National children’s radio station Fun Kids is releasing a new WW2 story about a dog that becomes a hero, both on-air and as a podcast.
Although fictional, this heart-warming children’s radio drama is based on real events in World War 2. It’s about a boy’s life and survival in war-torn Britain, alongside a four-legged friend who never loses hope.
Badger and the Blitz stars 12-year-old Devon Francis as Jack Chippett. Having recently completed a run in the hit stage production of School of Rock, this will be his first broadcast drama role.
Comedian and actor, Kerry Godliman narrates the story. She is best-known for her roles in the Netflix series After Life, Channel 4’s Taskmaster and Live at the Apollo as well as being the seaside private detective in TV series Whitstable Pearl.
A Londoner herself, Kerry says: “When I first heard the story of Badger and the Blitz, I knew I wanted to be involved. I’m sure the heart-warming story of Jack and Badger set against the real-life events of WW2 will entertain and enthral in equal measure.”
Badger and the Blitz has been funded thanks to a grant from the Audio Content Fund, a government scheme which supported original public service radio production in the UK. It’s a ROXO production and the series was conceived, written and produced by Richard Turley and Darren Francis.
The first of 11 episodes can be heard on Fun Kids on Friday 28 April at 4.30pm, or as a podcast.
