136 episodes

A weekly pre-sleep, post-thought audio play investigating the nature of latent boredom and the strip-mining of emotional bereavement.
Semi is written & performed by Mark Simpson, Garth Simmons and Jim-John Harkness, and is produced by Stephen Landerhour for BBC Sounds.

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    • 3.5 • 16 Ratings

A weekly pre-sleep, post-thought audio play investigating the nature of latent boredom and the strip-mining of emotional bereavement.
Semi is written & performed by Mark Simpson, Garth Simmons and Jim-John Harkness, and is produced by Stephen Landerhour for BBC Sounds.

    Michael Barrymore Vs Pete Doherty - Episode Four - That's Light Entertainment

    Michael Barrymore Vs Pete Doherty - Episode Four - That's Light Entertainment

    In smoky halls where shadows dance,
    There strides a man with flair and stance.
    With saxophone in hand, he's seen,
    Shane Ritchie, the jazz machine.

    His fingers glide on keys so fine,
    A melody born from his mind's design.
    Each note he plays, a tale untold,
    In his jazz world, he's bold and bold.

    His voice, a velvet, smooth and low,
    Sings of love lost and nights aglow.
    The rhythm flows through every chord,
    In Shane Ritchie, jazz is adored.

    In every riff, a story's spun,
    Of midnight dreams beneath the sun.
    With passion deep and soul so pure,
    Shane Ritchie's jazz will endure.

    • 31 min
    Michael Barrymore Vs Pete Doherty - Episode Three - Liberteen

    Michael Barrymore Vs Pete Doherty - Episode Three - Liberteen

    There once was a scientist named Kelly
    Whose name was made famous quite quickly
    He spoke on the radio
    About WMDs, you know
    But then he was found dead in on a hilly

    • 26 min
    Michael Barrymore Vs Pete Doherty - Episode Two - Body to Body

    Michael Barrymore Vs Pete Doherty - Episode Two - Body to Body

    In childhood's realm, young Barrymore did dwell,
    A world apart, where trials and hardships swelled.
    No tender hands to guide him on life's path,
    Alone he wandered, facing nature's wrath.

    With naught but strength and grit as his allies,
    He forged ahead beneath the open skies.
    No sheltered haven, no familial care,
    Yet in his heart, a fire burned, aware.

    Through solitary hours, his spirit grew,
    A resilient bloom, steadfast and true.
    He learned to navigate life's turbulent tide,
    As independence became his faithful guide.

    In iambic pentameter's rhythmic sway,
    The tale of Barrymore's youth takes its play.
    A child untamed, but with a noble flame,
    He braved the storms, each challenge he overcame.

    Though trials marked his path in early years,
    His spirit soared above all doubts and fears.
    In each footfall, a tale of strength untold,
    A young soul destined to break the mold.

    So let us ponder, in poetic rhyme,
    The resilience of Barrymore's early time.
    A child of fortitude, his own beacon bright,
    Who forged a path, defying starless night.

    • 22 min
    Michael Barrymore Vs Pete Doherty

    Michael Barrymore Vs Pete Doherty

    In the spotlight's gaze, Michael Barrymore stood,
    A figure of laughter, a king of the hood.
    With charm and wit, he graced the TV screen,
    A maestro of entertainment, a living dream.

    His laughter contagious, a gift he shared,
    A jester of joy, he truly cared.
    From game shows to variety, his talents unfurled,
    Delighting audiences, across the wide world.

    But shadows cast their veil on his life,
    As troubles emerged, piercing like a knife.
    Adversity struck, tarnishing his name,
    A fall from grace, a tarnished flame.

    Yet through it all, a flicker remains,
    A man of resilience, enduring the strains.
    For in his heart, redemption may reside,
    A chance for renewal, a rising tide.

    Let us remember the laughter he brought,
    The moments of mirth, the battles fought.
    For within every soul, there lies a tale,
    Of triumph and struggle, of strength that won't fail.

    So, let us reflect on Michael's journey untold,
    With empathy and compassion, let our hearts unfold.
    For amidst the highs and lows that he's seen,
    Michael Barrymore, a complex human being.

    • 21 min
    Semi - Convo

    Semi - Convo

    So it goes, dear listener, that among the myriad of things that sets man apart from his animal counterparts is the gift of gab and the mastery of language. To be a man is to be a creature of speech and discourse.

    The art of conversation holds a significant role in our lives. It can ease our sorrows and afflictions, amplify our delights and jubilations, and enhance our understanding of the world. Indeed, conversation is a powerful tool that allows us to convey our thoughts, emotions, and experiences with great significance. It is a valuable vehicle that propels us forward on our journey of self-discovery and communal growth.

    • 21 min
    Semi - Priest

    Semi - Priest

    Garth meets a priest.

    Public transport drama.

    Garth and his friend have a difference of opinion.

    Exploring the SUBconscious

    Other things

    • 16 min

Customer Reviews

3.5 out of 5
16 Ratings

16 Ratings

poblin ,

Juvenile, boring, low-brow vitriol

Tried to find something of value here, looking for humor or insight or originalilty. Found this as dull as soap, full of resentment, absent of intelligence. Snooze.

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