Captain Bobo – John Sessions narrates the radio series on Fun Kids
Posted by Richard on August 21st, 2020
We’re delighted to announce that our celebrated picture book series The Adventures of Captain Bobo has now been turned into a wonderful Fun Kids radio series, starring the multi-talented John Sessions.
First episode is broadcast on Fun Kids at 3.15 pm on Thursday 24th Sept (repeated Saturday 26th Sept at 11.30 am) and running throughout October and November.
You can listen here https://www.funkidslive.com
Narrated by legendary actor John Sessions this brand new 10 part radio series is based on our much-loved Adventures of Captain Bobo books for children 4-8.
Characters and storylines are (loosely) inspired by the adventures of Kay’s father (see www.hurricanehutch.co.uk) and the iconic PS Waverley – ‘the world’s last ocean-going paddle steamer’.
The series follows the Captain and his crew around Britain, from The Outer Hebrides to London, via Barra, the Clyde, Liverpool, North Wales and Dorset’s Jurassic Coast.
No matter the challenges – shipwrecks, storms, hordes of marauding sheep, or even the occasional stray elephant – the cast of comic characters always manage to save the day!
Families and children can follow the antics of Captain Bobo; First Officer Sheila MacSween; Billy the cabin boy; Emma the apprentice engineer; harbour master Mr Singh, Bleep, Boing Boing and Salty, the captain’s faithful wee Scottie dog in a fun-filled adventure throughout the autumn.
How to listen:
The episodes will be broadcast nationally on Fun Kids DAB service weekly from Thursday September 24th at 15.15pm (repeated Saturday 11.30am).
Or listen live here https://www.funkidslive.com
The stories will also be broadcast in Gaelic on local stations across Scotland including:
Two Lochs Radio, Lochbroom FM, Isles FM and Cuillin FM
The radio production was supported by the Audio Content Fund.
More about the Books:
There are two books in the series so far:
• Bananas! The first story in the series – can they find the missing elephant?
To buy the book click here:
https://bellemedia.co.uk/books/the-adventures-of-captain-bobo-bananas/
• On the Rocks – Captain Bobo and his crew come to the rescue of a little ship.
To buy the book click here:
https://bellemedia.co.uk/books/the-adventures-of-captain-bobo-on-the-rocks/
