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We’re not updating the Radio 4 Tumblr any more. It was fun and we learnt a lot but it was all quite a long time ago. You’ll now find us on Twitter and Facebook and, of course, you can listen to thousands of programmes and podcasts, from anywhere on earth, on the BBC Sounds app.

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These cards were created by Julian House who did the artwork for our production of Neil Gaiman’s Anansi Boys. 

There’s 21 days left to hear episode one for free before it fades into the mists of time. All the other eps are also available here. Enjoy! 

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Lenny Henry’s guide to Graphic Novels and Comics

A list of topics talked about in the article

* Sandman – Neil Gaiman “Neil was writing out of his skin on Sandman” – Lenny Henry on Sandman

* Black Panther – Reginald Hudlin “His writing is brilliant and charming and funny and he made the Black Panther hip.” - Lenny Henry on Reginald Hudlin

* Watchmen – Alan Moore

* Paper Girls – Brian K. Vaugha

* Miracleman – Alan Moore/Neil Gaiman

* Brian Michael Bendis – Ultimate Comics: Spider-man, Invincible Iron Man and Powers

* Trees, Injection, the Authority – Warren Ellis

* Halo Jones – Alan Moore

Read the full interview and listen to the six audio clips inside the link & on the official BBC 4 website.

* Emphasis: Don’t forget that the radio adaptation of Anansi Boys begins on BBC 4 on Christmas Day!

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When Jacob Anderson took on the hero role of Fat Charlie in Anansi Boys, he loved the story so much he wrote a song.

It feels so right for our upcoming audio production of Neil Gaiman’s Anansi Boys which begins on ❤️️ CHRISTMAS DAY ❤️️ and can be heard online anywhere in the world for up to 30 days after broadcast.

Here’s Fat Charlie’s song: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05qcprg

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Our Neil Gaiman Christmas just moved into fifth gear. We've our shiny, new production of Anansi Boys on Radio 4, PLUS another chance to hear the mesmerizing Good Omens on our sister station Radio 4 Extra. Lower Tadfield here we come :)

We’ve also put together this short guide on how you can listen to both these dramas for free anywhere in the world: 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1LWt1nZc1k9xtWRjwDC0tKr/listening-to-anansi-boys

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So this is the cast of the new radio production of Anansi Boys, coming this Christmas.

Some serious talent involved. By serious we mean IMMENSE…..Jacob Anderson, Grey Worm in Game of Thrones.

The legend that is Sir Lenny Henry, long-time friend of Neil and early influence on Anansi Boys, the book.

Nathan Stewart-Jarrett from cult British series Misfits.

Some AMAZING WOMEN including Adjoa Andoh who’s pretty much been in everything from Doctor Who to Thunderbirds are Go to MI High.

Sheila Atim, Pippa Bennett-Warner (Harlots).

Ariyon Bakare who is spellbinding as butler Stephen Black in Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. Also currently cast in the TV adaption of Good Omens.

Earl Cameron 100-year-old movie LEGEND.

And so many more…. See the cast list and 22 photos taken during the recording here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09ghv0c

Coming soon we’ll also be posting up details of how you can listen - anywhere in the world :)

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We’re gearing up for a Neil Gaiman Christmas on Radio 4 with a brand new production of Anansi Boys that goes out from Christmas Day. Six nights, six parts. Sweet as sin. 

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Lenny Henry: Why Anansi Boys is special, Anansi Boys - BBC Radio 4

The unusual story of how Neil Gaiman came to write Anansi Boys.

If you have a few minutes, this is Lenny Henry revealing the secret origin of Anansi Boys and how it came to be. And how amazing it was to be at the table with the cream of the UK actors, all of whom were BAME (except for Julian Rhind-Tutt)…

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Only a handful of days left to hear the very lovely, dreamy and magical Neil Gaiman’s Stardust radio remake.

It’s got cameos from Tori Amos and Neil himself. Tori is the Copper Beech Tree. 

(If you listened to Horses on Amos' 1996 album Boys For Pele, you'll have heard the line "And if there is a way to find you, I will find you/But will you find me if Neil makes me a tree?")

Stardust expires from iPlayer Radio in just a few days. Catch it before it fades away...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07xs23j 

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Susanna Clarke, the author of JONATHAN STRANGE AND MR NORRELL has written a 15 minute story set in Neil Gaiman’s STARDUST world. 

It features the Duke of Wellington, no less, who unwittingly crosses the gap between the village of Wall and finds himself in the magical land of Faerie.

It’s only available for a limited time - until the 16 January 2017. 

Listen here - http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08579m8 

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Here's a few of the cast from Neil Gaiman's Stardust, which we're hosting online for a limited time here at BBC Radio 4. The drama was recorded this September and was directed by the production team behind Good Omens and Neverwhere. 

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Stardust - Competition – Draw Neil Gaiman's Stardust for Radio 4 - BBC Radio 4

Invitation to illustrate an image for Stardust

Ever wondered what a personal note from Neil Gaiman to you might say? 

That’s part of the prize for the Radio 4 competition. We’re inviting budding artists to draw the story. 

You could have your art featured as part of the new Radio 4 drama and be seen by thousands. Click the link for more info + Ts&Cs.

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Fan artwork for Neil Gaiman’s The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains created by radio listeners.

You can see more brilliant art in this Radio 4 gallery where you can also listen to the story.

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We’re inviting listeners to draw The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains - our current Book at Bedtime on Radio 4.

Some lovely art is already coming in - like this image is by the artist Si Gurr.

You can listen to the story - read beautifully by Bill Paterson - and discover a bit more about the ‘drawing bit’ on our website (and if you’re in the UK you can download the story for a limited time via 4 Stories in the iPlayer Radio app).

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Ring - Japanese horror - comes to Radio 4 starring Eve Myles, Naoko Mori, Matthew Gravelle

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A British cult TV classic remade for radio. Original script by Nigel Kneale (Quatermass).

Adapted for radio by The Life on Mars creator Matthew Graham and Peter Strickland.

Also directed by Peter Strickland. 

Starring Romola Garai, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Julian Barratt, Dean Andrews,  Tom Bennett plus a cameo from Jane Asher who featured in the original TV drama.

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Japanese horror Ring starring Matthew Gravelle, Eve Myles,  Akira Koieyama and Naoko Mori