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The Unbelievable Truth, Series 1
- Narrated by: David Mitchell
- Series: The Unbelievable Truth, Book 1
- Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins
- Radio/TV Program
- Release date: 06-09-16
- Language: English
- Publisher: Random Entertainment
Regular price: $13.12
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Publisher's Summary
David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies and compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.
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"This is the funniest thing I've heard on Radio 4 in years and I'm considering suing the network for irreparable damage to my sides." (Jane Anderson, Radio Times)
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- Steven Ashby
- Claymont, DE United States
- 11-13-17
FUN
I have listened to this audio over ten times and there is always a smile on my face during my listening. British comedy has always appealed to me and the fact that I learn from this adds to the enjoyment. Please bring more of these out to Audible. AUDIBLE 20 REVIEW SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY
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- C. McCoy
- 11-13-17
Entertaining and Educational
David Mitchell hosts the most entertaining radio program on the air right now. The entire series is worth it.
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- Suffolk Nobody
- 10-27-16
Brilliant
Although not quite as polished as it has now become, this first series of The Unbelievable Truth does not disappoint.
Excellent guests were supported and hindered in equal measure by the brilliant David Mitchell whose sardonic comments were often as funny as the lectures themselves.
A simple concept - smuggle truths in a lecture full of lies - provides ample scope for the surreal and the ridiculous both in the lies and truths.
The programme appeals to a wide age range - my teenage daughter enjoys it as much as I do - and whilst occasionally risque, nothing that would offend.
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-10-16
Brilliant from the start
What did you like most about The Unbelievable Truth, Series 1?
It's great to be able to go back and listen to the episodes I didn't catch. I only started listening to it after it had been going a few series.
What other book might you compare The Unbelievable Truth, Series 1 to, and why?
It's not a book, it's a radio panel show, so that's a tough one. Comparing it to a book would be like comparing a chair to a toasting fork. Both useful in their own way, but you'd better understand what they're for or there's going to problems.
Compares favourably with other radio panel shows. Beats The News Quiz and I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue in my view. David Mitchell is a great host and the guests and their "lectures" are very funny.
What does David Mitchell bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
N/A
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Improbably, we've turned a radio panel show into a film.
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- Bev
- 06-16-16
Brilliant
I have been waiting for this to be available for ages and I'm so glad the whole series has been released. These are so funny. I listen at night and have to muffle my laughs :-D
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- Jennifer Chennell
- 03-21-18
i love these
bite size treats clearly some are funnier than others depending on your sense of humour but all will at least make you smile.
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- a wood
- 07-15-17
BEST PANEL SHOW EVER
Because I can't find anywhere else to listen to it I got this. IT'S PERFECT!!! You don't have to change the episode! The funniness just keeps on coming.