{"product_id":"book-jb1x","title":"The Exploits of Sir Ralph Stanza","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo sitcom gems from the early 2000s featuring the achingly hip poet Sir Ralph Stanza, written by and starring James Quinn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSir Ralph Stanza, a hip London poet, is determined to communicate the people's hopes and fears through his verse. Whether they like it or not…\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSir Ralph Stanza's Letter from Salford\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e follows the exploits of the distinguished-but-hip London poet Sir Ralph Stanza as he settles into his new role as the poet-in-residence for Salford. This is all thanks to a specially-funded scheme displaying great cultural magnanimity towards the good people of the north of England. As he straddles the streets of Orsdall and Weaste, in his panama hat, blazer and silk scarf, Sir Ralph's goal is to blend in with the locals and express their anger through his verse. He seeks his muse in a chip shop, has run-ins with 'the man' and what says 'artistic climax' more than bringing quiche to the Quays…?\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Jail Diaries of Sir Ralph Stanza\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e our hero poet navigates his new role and incarcerated reality as poet-in-residence at a maximum security prison. Albie Sachs, Nelson Mandela, Jeffrey Archer... The literary penal tradition is an honourable one. It finally reaches its pinnacle with Sir Ralph Stanza, the poet dedicated to bringing culture to the masses, and gently explaining it to them. Sir Ralph shocks the prison authorities by doing a rap double act with inmate Jermaine leading to some far reaching and unexpected consequences…\u003cbr\u003eThese comedy series about a poet with a passion feature a special guest appearance from none other than (actual) poet laureate, \u003cb\u003eCarol Ann Duffy\u003c\/b\u003e. A perfect listen for anyone looking for the lighter side of life, culture and laughter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCast and credits\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by James Quinn\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Graham Frost\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSir Ralph Stanza's Letters from Salford\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarring \u003cb\u003eJames Quinn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith\u003cb\u003e Alison Darling, Jack Deam, Mark Chatterton, Stephen Hoyle, Jemma Thompson, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eTony Melody, Judy Flynn \u003c\/b\u003eand\u003cb\u003e Bob Chadwick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd featuring \u003cb\u003eCarol Ann Duffy \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 15 May - 5 Jun 2002 (series 1), 30 Apr 2003 - 4 Jun 2003 (series 2)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Jail Diaries of Sir Ralph Stanza\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarring \u003cb\u003eJames Quinn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith \u003cb\u003eChris Jack, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Scales, Lorraine Cheshire, Joan Kempson, Nei\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003el Bell, Theo Ant Smith\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 18 Aug - 22 Sep 2004\u003cbr\u003e©2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin UK","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49277664297264,"sku":"BDjb1x","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/jb1x-cover.jpg?v=1762371993","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-jb1x","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}