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Neil Gaiman's How the Marquis Got His Coat Back

By: Neil Gaiman
Narrated by: Paterson Joseph,Bernard Cribbins,Samantha Beart,Adrian Lester,Mitch Benn,Don Warrington
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Paterson Joseph stars as the Marquis de Carabas in this brand-new BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of Neil Gaiman's spin-off short story, set in the magical world of Neverwhere.

Returning us to London Below, this enchanting tale continues the story of one of the most colourful characters from Neverwhere - the cool, charming, resourceful Marquis de Carabas, who trades in favours and always has a plan....

The Marquis' coat is a thing of wonder and beauty. Sleek, stylish and 'the colour of a wet street at midnight', it has numerous pockets, sumptuous sleeves and the power to transform a young sneak thief into a nobleman. And now it is missing, sold by the Sewer Folk. To reclaim it, the Marquis must venture into one of the most terrifying parts of the subterranean city, encounter an old enemy, face dreadful dangers and - worst of all - accept help from someone very close to home.

Expanded and dramatised for Radio 4 by the award-winning Dirk Maggs (Neverwhere, Good Omens, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) and codirected by Dirk Maggs and Heather Larmour, this spine-tingling production features a star cast including Adrian Lester, Don Warrington and Bernard Cribbins. Contains 15 minutes of additional unbroadcast material. Duration: 60 mins approx.

©2016 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2016 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

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Some say I sound like my younger self!

If you could sum up Neil Gaiman's How the Marquis Got His Coat Back in three words, what would they be?

Marquis de Carabas... wait, that's probably not very descriptive! How the Marquis Got His Coat Back is another radio dramatization set in the Neverwhere universe. It adapts the short story of the same name and continues our adventures in London Below as our favorite sarcastic rogue goes after his most prized possession - his truly remarkable coat which he lost during the events of Neverwhere. Given the Marquis is arguably the best character in Neverwhere (fight me), it's enjoyable to follow him. BBC Radio's Neverwhere and Good Omens adaptations are a blast and this one has all the charm of its predecessors.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Isn't it obvious?

What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

PATERSON JOSEPH FROM THE TV MINI-SERIES REPRISES HIS ROLE AS THE MARQUIS. Honestly, do I have to say anything else?

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

You should've heard the sound I made when the Marquis says, "Some say I sound like my younger self!"

Any additional comments?

I enjoyed BBC Radio's dramatization of Neverwhere a couple years ago. It had a stellar cast and was an engaging adaptation. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoyed David Harewood but Paterson Joseph has always been the Marquis to me and it was so great to hear his voice!

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The Coat Really Does Make the Marquis

Before we get The Seven Sisters, the novel-length sequel to Neverwhere, Paterson Joseph and Company take us back on this whip-snap return to London Below. Yes, it's a very brief tour, clocking in at just about an hour. However, for a tasty little side-adventure featuring everyone's favorite Marquis, it''s as good as sipping Atlantean wine.

The Marquis de Carabas is feeling a little bit at a loss after the events of Neverwhere because he doesn't have his wonderful coat, so he sets upon a quest to get it back. Upon his way he meets the mushroom people, the Elephant, some terrifying shepherds, and a long lost relative. Well, maybe not so lost. That last I found a bit odd, but it mostly worked out to be fun in the end.

Paterson Joseph, who played the Marquis in the original TV miniseries, returns as the titular character. I was somewhat skeptical about this, because David Harewood's portrayal of de Carabas in the Neverwhere radioplay (with James McAvoy, Christopher Lee, Benedict Cumberbatch, etc.) was so excellent. But I needn't have worried. Joseph is having so much fun, it's impossible for us not to. He even gets to make some cracks about the Marquis looking like his younger self.

Truth be told, I listened to this story in the Rogues anthology (narrated by Roy Dotrice), and I thought there were some wonderful little tweaks in this version that really let it shine. For example, Richard Mayhew has a brief appearance which helps frame the story, and Old Bailey does a good job of setting up the stakes. Also, the Marquis sounds like himself, and doesn't have a French accent. (C'mon, Roy!)

Mainly, I was just thrilled to be able to take another trip to London Below, even if it was an incredibly brief one. It was a fun little excursion, and it definitely has me excited and eager for another trip to meet back up with de Carabas, Richard, Door, and the rest of our friends with the Seven Sisters.

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Loved It

Seriously a great little continuation of Neverwhere. Personally I'd read several full length novels about the Marquis.

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if only there was more

Once again Neil Gaiman has brought alive the mysterious London Below allowing us the capacity to wonder at the magic that could exist. I can only hope that more stories will follow.

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Perfect

What a great snack! Looking to buy more of his books. Creative and difficult to guess what’s happening next.

The voices are perfect. Again, I expected the story to be narrated, but this is so much better!

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Delicious….

As usual, Gaiman can do no wrong with this tasty literary midnight snack. Practicing my “sarcastic screams” has been great fun and fairly helpful with my endless insomnia. Favorite line - “Well, that’s not working, I’m going to die.” Wheeee!

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Amazing story and cast for this Gaiman masterpiece

If the upcoming Neverwhere sequel The Seven Sisters is anything like this story, it will be well worth the long wait. The cast for this audible book was incredible, Paterson Joseph’s Marquis de Carabas is one of my favorite characters in all of fiction. I saw Neil at the Tower Theater some years ago and asked him if there will be a sequel and he said there would be, it looks like later this year it will finally be coming out. After reading the Tolkien books growing up I never thought there would ever be a writer on par with him. In my opinion Neil is the closest to Tolkien as a brilliant writer who creates amazing characters and stories that are very well thought out and he knows how to write stories with the end in mind as all great writers do (unlike some writers like JJ Abrams and similar writers who forget the plot halfway through - as seen in the horrible Star Wars sequel trilogy movies and the recent Rings of Power series, all which were practically unwatchable and almost comical in how bad they were). Gaiman, Tolkien, Lewis, King, Martin - these are legendary fantasy writers and we are lucky to have them tell their stories. Counting the days until The Seven Sisters release!

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sweet Spin-off

A pleasantly welcome back to the neverwhere story and the count as well, A fun little adventure and new characters. also a build up to a new book that follows up (the seven sisters) hopefully it will come out

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Simply delightful!

I've loved this story ever since I read it at the end of the author's preferred version of Neverwhere. Once again, Dirk Maggs and an extraordinary cast of actors deftly bring Gaiman's unique and strange characters to life. There is even a bit of a surprise included for those who have read or listened to the short story. Overall, this is a fun and sparkling adaptation that is well worth your time.

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Always impresses

Neil Gaiman’s story telling never ceases to impress. I only wish for more of this story! The voice actors are excellently chosen for their respective parts and other appropriate sounds in the background being the words to life in your mind. I loved it! It’s one I’ll listen to again and again.

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