Killer Pitch

Cherringham. A Cosy Crime Series - Mystery Shorts, Episode 49

De: Matthew Costello, Neil Richards

Narrado por: Neil Dudgeon

When a major network offers a TV deal to a group of new writers, the stakes couldn't be higher. They'll have a workshop in Cherringham to shape their show ideas - and win the prized contract. But when the writers get ominous threats, it seems their lives are in danger. Can Jack and Sarah find the culprit in time ... before there's a real 'killer pitch'?

Set in the sleepy English village of Cherringham, the detective series brings together an unlikely sleuthing duo: English web designer Sarah and American ex-cop Jack. Thrilling and deadly - but with a spot of tea - it's like Rosamunde Pilcher meets Inspector Barnaby.

Co-authors Neil Richards (based in the UK) and Matthew Costello (based in the US), have been writing together since the mid-90s, creating innovative content and working on major projects for the BBC, Disney Channel, Sony, ABC, Eidos, and Nintendo to name but a few. Their transatlantic collaboration has underpinned scores of TV drama scripts, computer games, radio shows, and the best-selling mystery series Cherringham. Their latest series project is called Mydworth Mysteries.

The narrator of the audiobook, Neil Dudgeon, has been in many British television programmes including the roles of 'DCI John Barnaby' in Midsomer Murders and 'Jim Riley' in The Life of Riley. He is also known for his film roles in The Nativity, Sorted and Son of Rambow. In 2012 Dudgeon starred as 'Norman Birkett' on BBC Radio 4's Afternoon Play series written by Caroline and David Stafford.

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Clever.... X .......K!

Best one, ever.....since the first one. Bravo to all..I do miss some of the usual characters.....SLKW

Interesting Choices by Dudgeon

I’ve downloaded all 49 installments of Cherringham series and really love the characters. Neil Dudgeon usually hits homeruns but he’s been off the last couple of books. From making the Jen and Joan (the toll booth twins) sound like a failed hormone replacement where they were injected with far too much testosterone to the new character Emma sounding like the local police chief playing a stepsister in the community panto, these vocal choices were strike outs for me. Hoping this isn’t a trend.

Emma’s voice was awful.

I love these stories so much. Everything was great except Emma‘s voice. I don’t know why but it ruined the story for me.

Odd Narration

I own all 49 of the Cherringham short stories and the two longer stories - the series has seen me through some difficult times over the last few years. I listen to them frequently.

I say all that so you know that I'm very familiar with the narration and different characters voices.

I'm not sure what the narrator, the editor, and the director are thinking with the unusually high, squeaky voice of the character, Emma. Her voice is highly distracting and irritating - by far the worst characterization in 41 books.

Narration

I ABSOLUTELY love all the Cherringham stories but this one was a bit different. Please no more "Emma" voices. I found it very difficult to listen too and, as a matter of fact, this was the first time that I couldn't listen to one of the books straight through.

Another enjoyable story

Always love visiting Cherringham! The only problem I had with this book was Emma’s voice. I found it annoying, but everything else was great fun.

Cozy mystery

while enjoying the fluent transition from British English to New York Yank dialict , I got quickly irritated by the interpretation of female voices. it's just annoying to hear this vocal caricature of a female role.

Different than expected

Normally I wait patiently for the Cherringham audiobooks and listen in one sitting. While most of the character voices are good the female voice of Emily was really irritating. There is a lot more tech stuff in this particular book and I struggled with staying tuned into the story. I fear some of the story and plot may not hit home with older listeners who may not be as tech savvy. Also seems that the story formula has been changed up a little. I do hope the writers will return to a more traditional formula. I love Jack and Sarah and look forward to the next episode.

Good story, bad narrating

I normally love these books, but there was a main female character named Emma whose narrated voice was awful! It's like nails on a chalkboard which was disappointing.

Excellent story AGAIN

I wait for Cherringham books, and usually finish them before the day is done. I'm already pining for the next one. A group of authors, only one to be given a contract-- the game is on!