20 Aug 2023

The Mysterious Secrets of Uncle Bertie's Botanarium Episode 1

From Culture 101, 3:05 pm on 20 August 2023

The Mysterious Secrets of Uncle Bertie's Botanarium: Ep 1 - Cheese Dreams in the Gravy Isles

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Lord Joseph Banks is an idle opportunity squandering squillionaire botanist. A chance encounter with a certified cheesemonger sets him off on a pathway to pleasure that will change history forever...

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Credits:

This episode features: Jemaine Clement (Joseph Banks, Uncle Bertie), James Milne (Solander), Jonny Brugh (Narrator), Nigel Collins (Cheesemonger), Stephen Templer (Publican), Tom Watson (bar singer), Pip Algie (singer of the National Anthem in H Minor), Gentiane Lupi and Duncan Sarkies (Loyalist Peasants).

Written and Directed by Duncan Sarkies

Music by Lawrence Arabia

Illustrations by Stephen Templer

Produced by Fiona Elwood

Audio Design by Nic McGowan

Stage Manager Natasha James