The Fun Factory

Chris England talks to author Clive Nicholson about his book Flying Over An Olive Grove which centres on footballer and some time star of Karno’s Football Match sketch, Fred Spiksley. Chris and Clive have a fascinating chat about Fred’s football and coaching career, his time during WWI and of course his stage appearances as part of the Karno troupe.Clive’s book is available here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Flying-Over-Olive-Grove-Remarkable-ebook/dp/B071G4K814Hosted by Chris EnglandProduced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86Please feel free to contact us here - thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris England introduces the upcoming serial podcast, The Fun Factory.The Fun Factory is a historical comedy about the history of comedy in which our hero Arthur Dandoe enters the world of music hall and The Fred Karno Company.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EXPLANATORY NOTE Chapter 1 – COLLEGE LIFE Chapter 2 - THE SMOKING CONCERT In which Arthur, a college porter, has a late night encounter which leads to him setting foot on stage for the first time.Written and read by Chris EnglandProduced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86Please feel free to contact us here thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 3 - OH MR PORTERChapter 4 - THE VARSITY B.C.In which Arthur joins the Cambridge Footlights and gets eaten by a dinosaur. Written and read by Chris EnglandProduced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86Please feel free to contact us here thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 5 - THE HOUSE THAT FRED BUILT Chapter 6 – A NIGHT IN AN ENGLISH MUSIC HALLIn which Arthur arrives at The Fun Factory and sets foot on the very bottom rung of the show business ladder. Written and read by Chris EnglandProduced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86Please feel free to contact us here thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 7 – THE MAYOR OF MUDCUMDYKEChapter 8 – FRED KARNO’S ARMY In which Arthur meets both a music hall great and quite possibly the love of his life. Written and read by Chris EnglandProduced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86Please feel free to contact us here - thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 9 - WONTDETAINIAChapter 10 – HIS BIG BREAKIn which Arthur finally sets sail on the Wontdetainia and the audience gets a little more than they bargained for. Written and read by Chris EnglandProduced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86Please feel free to contact us here - thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode, writer and narrator, Chris England talks to Sunday Brunch and Dear Lovejoy host, Tim Lovejoy. They discuss the books, podcasts and Chris' writing habits. This interview was originally part of the Dear Lovejoy podcast and has been reproduced with kind permission. The full episode and others can be found here - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dear-lovejoy/id1196671475The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86Please feel free to contact us here thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 11 – JAILBIRDS In which Arthur finds himself behind bars, both on and off stage. Written and read by Chris EnglandProduced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86Please feel free to contact us here - thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 12 – IT’S A MARVEL ‘OW ‘E DOOS IT BUT ‘E DOChapter 13 – THE NEW WOMAN’S CLUBIn which Arthur takes a stroll and tea with his wife… Written and read by Chris EnglandProduced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86Please feel free to contact us here - thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 14 - MUMMINGBIRDSChapter 15 – UNDER THE HONEYMOON TREEIn which Arthur receives an inviting offer from a rival of Karno. Written and read by Chris EnglandProduced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86Please feel free to contact us here - thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 16 – THE KARNO OF THE NORTH Chapter 17 – TILLY’S PUNCTURED ROMANCE In which Arthur meets a future global superstar and faces the biggest dilemma of his life. Written and read by Chris EnglandProduced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86Please feel free to contact us here - thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 18 - A VISIT FROM THE GUV’NORChapter 19 - BESIDE THE SEA  In which Arthur visits Tilly’s family after he is given an exciting to lead as to her whereabouts. Written and read by Chris EnglandProduced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86 Please feel free to contact us here - thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 20 – THE FOOTBALL MATCHChapter 21 – HE OF THE FUNNY WAYS In which Arthur tackles one of his more difficult co-stars and Karno strikes a deal. Written and read by Chris EnglandProduced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86Please feel free to contact us here - thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 22 – OUI! TRAY BONG! Chapter 23 – LA VALSE RENVERSANTE In which Arthur and Charlie have their eyes opened by the Paris nightlife and see a familiar face. Written and read by Chris EnglandProduced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86Please feel free to contact us here - thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 24 – A WOMAN OF PARIS Chapter 25 – THE TOSS OF A COIN In which Arthur and Charlie’s rivalry becomes more than just a war of words and Karno makes Arthur an indecent proposal. Written and read by Chris EnglandProduced by Mark Augustyn.The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86Please feel free to contact us here - thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 26 – DON’T DO IT AGAIN, MATILDA Chapter 27 – BREAK A LEG In which Arthur confronts Karno and receives a show-stopping injury Written and read by Chris EnglandProduced by Mark Augustyn.The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86Please feel free to contact us here - thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 28 – THE SOCIALIST Chapter 29 – LET ME CALL YOU SWEETHEART In which Arthur returns to London for the wedding and sees Tilly on the arm of another.   Written and read by Chris EnglandProduced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86Please feel free to contact us here - thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 30 – JIMMY THE FEARLESS Chapter 31 – I’LL GET MY OWN BACK  In which Arthur’s unorthodox methods of dealing with a troublesome audience member land him in a spot of bother with the guvnor. Written and read by Chris EnglandProduced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86Please feel free to contact us here - thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 32 – THE GREAT DETECTIVE Chapter 33 – TIED UP IN NOTTS  In which Arthur‘s search for the owner of the knife ends in an ultimatum.  Written and read by Chris EnglandProduced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86Please feel free to contact us here - thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.