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Neil Gaiman's How the Marquis Got His Coat Back

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Neil Gaiman's How the Marquis Got His Coat Back

By: Neil Gaiman
Narrated by: Paterson Joseph, Bernard Cribbins, Samantha Beart, Adrian Lester, Mitch Benn, Don Warrington
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About this listen

Paterson Joseph stars as the Marquis de Carabas in this brand-new BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of Neil Gaiman's spin-off short story, set in the magical world of Neverwhere.

Returning us to London Below, this enchanting tale continues the story of one of the most colourful characters from Neverwhere - the cool, charming, resourceful Marquis de Carabas, who trades in favours and always has a plan....

The Marquis' coat is a thing of wonder and beauty. Sleek, stylish and 'the colour of a wet street at midnight', it has numerous pockets, sumptuous sleeves and the power to transform a young sneak thief into a nobleman. And now it is missing, sold by the Sewer Folk. To reclaim it, the Marquis must venture into one of the most terrifying parts of the subterranean city, encounter an old enemy, face dreadful dangers and - worst of all - accept help from someone very close to home.

Expanded and dramatised for Radio 4 by the award-winning Dirk Maggs (Neverwhere, Good Omens, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) and codirected by Dirk Maggs and Heather Larmour, this spine-tingling production features a star cast including Adrian Lester, Don Warrington and Bernard Cribbins. Contains 15 minutes of additional unbroadcast material. Duration: 60 mins approx.

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Great little follow on

My only complaint is that its not very long. I could listen to the cast for hours. I love Neil Gaiman's imagination and where it takes the listener. Have listened to this recording several times and not bored of it at all.

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Enjoyable

Great listen but rather too short for the money!its only an hour long which I didn't notice but and enjoyable short continuing from the original.

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Paterson Joseph even better than Harewood

in this story we pick up with one of the best characters from neverwhere the marquis. I liked harewood playing the part but Paterson I think is funnier and more conniving which is what it needs. Shame it's not longer but nice to revisit London below

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Excellent work, BBC (and Neil Gaiman)

This is a superb dramatisation of Neil Gaiman's short story, and a sequel to Neverwhere. All the performances are well done, and the story is everything I could wish for. Lovely to meet the Marquis again, and to be in London Below.
Perfect for anyone who's read (or even better - listened to) Neverwhere and want more.
Absolutely brilliant!

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great story just too short

loved it, really got into it and then it just ended. far too short a book for me

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Genius

Just as good as the first but far too short. Neil Gaiman knows how to transport you into his books so you actually feel like you are walking beside the main character. You can actually feel and see the noise and sound and smells of the era. Pure genius !!!!

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*grins*

Excellent in all aspects other than its brevity, and lack of siblings. More of London below please.

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5 star

Wonderful story and performance, I only wish it were longer.
Definitely need to have read or listened to Neverwhere before this.

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Well acted. Wish it was longer.

It is what it is - a short story. Nothing wrong with that although it feels a bit steep that it costs a full credit. Nevertheless the story and performances are very good. A perfect balance of comedy and drama, and the production is excellent as you'd expect from Dirk Maggs and co.

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To short for the money

Great story but rather short ,used a token for one hour,felt I was ripped of.

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