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Following the critically-acclaimed release of The Chimes in 2022, Average Romp presents two more full-cast adaptations of Charles Dickens’ Christmas stories; THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH & THE HAUNTED MAN.
It will make your Christmas 100% more Christmassy!
Order here: averageromp.com
It will make your Christmas 100% more Christmassy!
Order here: averageromp.com
Our first review!
"The Cricket On The Hearth is a tale of unpretentious brilliance."
www.liverpoolsoundandvision.co.uk/2025/11/12/t...
"The Cricket On The Hearth is a tale of unpretentious brilliance."
www.liverpoolsoundandvision.co.uk/2025/11/12/t...
The Cricket On The Hearth. Audio Drama Review.
Liverpool Sound and Vision Rating 9/10 Cast: Tony Marshall, Bronté Barbé, Graham Fellows, Geoff Leesley, Jason Forbes, Katie Moore. The Cricket On The Hearth may not be considered by many in today’…
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November 12, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Our first review!
"The Cricket On The Hearth is a tale of unpretentious brilliance."
www.liverpoolsoundandvision.co.uk/2025/11/12/t...
"The Cricket On The Hearth is a tale of unpretentious brilliance."
www.liverpoolsoundandvision.co.uk/2025/11/12/t...
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Be like Selim, my new best friend. ⬇️
The Chimes was wonderful. I bought this new release as soon as I heard about it. Can’t wait to give it a listen.
Following the critically-acclaimed release of The Chimes, I've produced two more full-cast adaptations of Charles Dickens’ Christmas stories; THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH & THE HAUNTED MAN.
Extremely proud of this. It will make your Christmas 100% more Christmassy!
Order here: averageromp.com
Extremely proud of this. It will make your Christmas 100% more Christmassy!
Order here: averageromp.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Be like Selim, my new best friend. ⬇️
Following the critically-acclaimed release of The Chimes in 2022, Average Romp presents two more full-cast adaptations of Charles Dickens’ Christmas stories; THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH & THE HAUNTED MAN.
It will make your Christmas 100% more Christmassy!
Order here: averageromp.com
It will make your Christmas 100% more Christmassy!
Order here: averageromp.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Following the critically-acclaimed release of The Chimes in 2022, Average Romp presents two more full-cast adaptations of Charles Dickens’ Christmas stories; THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH & THE HAUNTED MAN.
It will make your Christmas 100% more Christmassy!
Order here: averageromp.com
It will make your Christmas 100% more Christmassy!
Order here: averageromp.com
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Proud of these two gems...The Haunted Man & The Cricket of the Hearth. If you enjoyed The Chimes, try these two out for some good seasonal fireside listening. Fine casts, great adaptations and wonderful sound design. Enjoy. #Dickens #Christmas #averagerompproductions #audiodrama averageromp.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Proud of these two gems...The Haunted Man & The Cricket of the Hearth. If you enjoyed The Chimes, try these two out for some good seasonal fireside listening. Fine casts, great adaptations and wonderful sound design. Enjoy. #Dickens #Christmas #averagerompproductions #audiodrama averageromp.com
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I've written a new audio adaptation of one of Dickens' other Christmas books, The Cricket On The Hearth, and it's available now to buy as a bundle with The Haunted Man scripted by @jonnymorris.bsky.social. Mine stars Graham Fellows, his stars Paterson Joseph! averageromp.com/the-cricket-...
The Cricket in the Hearth & The Haunted Man – Average Romp
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November 6, 2025 at 8:44 AM
I've written a new audio adaptation of one of Dickens' other Christmas books, The Cricket On The Hearth, and it's available now to buy as a bundle with The Haunted Man scripted by @jonnymorris.bsky.social. Mine stars Graham Fellows, his stars Paterson Joseph! averageromp.com/the-cricket-...
NEW RELEASE - OUT TODAY
THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH & THE HAUNTED MAN
Following the critically-acclaimed release of The Chimes in 2022, Average Romp presents two more full-cast adaptations of Charles Dickens’ Christmas stories; THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH & THE HAUNTED MAN.
averageromp.com
THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH & THE HAUNTED MAN
Following the critically-acclaimed release of The Chimes in 2022, Average Romp presents two more full-cast adaptations of Charles Dickens’ Christmas stories; THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH & THE HAUNTED MAN.
averageromp.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:31 AM
NEW RELEASE - OUT TODAY
THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH & THE HAUNTED MAN
Following the critically-acclaimed release of The Chimes in 2022, Average Romp presents two more full-cast adaptations of Charles Dickens’ Christmas stories; THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH & THE HAUNTED MAN.
averageromp.com
THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH & THE HAUNTED MAN
Following the critically-acclaimed release of The Chimes in 2022, Average Romp presents two more full-cast adaptations of Charles Dickens’ Christmas stories; THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH & THE HAUNTED MAN.
averageromp.com
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Following The Chimes, two more Dickensian Christmas tales from @averageromp.bsky.social @jonnyauping.bsky.social @lisabowerman.bsky.social @eddierobson.bsky.social
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A Dickens of a good Christmas on the way
It’s time for another Dickensian Christmas courtesy of Average Romp. Following the critically-acclaimed release of The Chimes in 2022, Average Romp presents two more full-cast adaptations of Charle…
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November 6, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Following The Chimes, two more Dickensian Christmas tales from @averageromp.bsky.social @jonnyauping.bsky.social @lisabowerman.bsky.social @eddierobson.bsky.social
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As a prelude to our next two releases, a free preview of the first 14-minutes of our critically acclaimed production of The Chimes by Charles Dickens is now available on YouTube (as well as being available on streaming services). Time to start getting in the Christmas mood...
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youtu.be/RR6xUpVzu08
The Chimes by Charles Dickens starring Toby Jones, 14-minute preview. An Average Romp production.
YouTube video by Average Romp
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October 1, 2025 at 2:23 PM
As a prelude to our next two releases, a free preview of the first 14-minutes of our critically acclaimed production of The Chimes by Charles Dickens is now available on YouTube (as well as being available on streaming services). Time to start getting in the Christmas mood...
youtu.be/RR6xUpVzu08
youtu.be/RR6xUpVzu08
Our highly-praised Dickens adaptation, available from www.averageromp.com and www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/t...
May 15, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Our highly-praised Dickens adaptation, available from www.averageromp.com and www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/t...
Our next two productions have now been recorded. Fantastic casts, absolute magic in the studio. Please follow this account - details to follow in due course!
May 14, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Our next two productions have now been recorded. Fantastic casts, absolute magic in the studio. Please follow this account - details to follow in due course!
"Trotty is played by Toby Jones, brilliant as ever; indeed, every character is portrayed with verve and warmth. The pacing is great: not hurried, not slow; the filmic music works well... A lovely Christmas treat, easy listening at its best."
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The week in audio: The Chimes; Uncanny Christmas Special; The Today Podcast – review
Toby Jones stars in a pitch-perfect Dickens adaptation; it’s all round to Daisy May Cooper’s haunted house; and Esther Rantzen’s frank revelations are an inspiration
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May 14, 2025 at 10:26 AM
"Trotty is played by Toby Jones, brilliant as ever; indeed, every character is portrayed with verve and warmth. The pacing is great: not hurried, not slow; the filmic music works well... A lovely Christmas treat, easy listening at its best."
www.theguardian.com/culture/2023...
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Now available from Big Finish (as well as directly from www.averageromp.com, of course!) youtu.be/UpOeOpTqDrw?...
The Chimes first full-length trailer (Toby Jones in a new production of the Charles Dickens novel)
THE CHIMES is a feature-length, full-cast adaptation of the ‘lost’ Christmas book by Charles Dickens, due for release on December 5th, and now available to p...
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November 30, 2023 at 10:30 AM
Now available from Big Finish (as well as directly from www.averageromp.com, of course!) youtu.be/UpOeOpTqDrw?...
The Chimes resound at Big Finish
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The Chimes resound at Big Finish
Average Romp's production of Jonathan Morris' adaptation of Charles Dickens' The Chimes is now available to download at Big Finish. Toby Veck is a man who worries that he has become a burden on societ...
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November 28, 2023 at 2:28 PM
The Chimes resound at Big Finish
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Charles Dickens’ The Chimes comes to Big Finish cultbox.co.uk/news/charles...
Charles Dickens’ The Chimes comes to Big Finish
Big Finish are releasing The Chimes, Charles Dickens' follow up to A Christmas Carol as a feature-length full-cast audio drama.
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November 28, 2023 at 2:27 PM
Charles Dickens’ The Chimes comes to Big Finish cultbox.co.uk/news/charles...
You can stream the first 14 minutes of The Chimes for free from Spotify and all good streaming services.
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The Chimes by Charles Dickens starring Toby Jones
Listen to this episode from Average Romp on Spotify. THE CHIMES is a feature-length, full-cast adaptation of the ‘lost’ Christmas book by Charles Dickens, now available to buy as a download. T...
open.spotify.com
November 24, 2023 at 5:44 PM
You can stream the first 14 minutes of The Chimes for free from Spotify and all good streaming services.
open.spotify.com/episode/5bzt...
open.spotify.com/episode/5bzt...
Our adaptation of Charles Dickens' 'The Chimes' starring Toby Jones is now available from Big Finish productions! Follow the link below for details: www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/t...
November 24, 2023 at 5:16 PM
Our adaptation of Charles Dickens' 'The Chimes' starring Toby Jones is now available from Big Finish productions! Follow the link below for details: www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/t...
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An audio adaption of THE CHIMES, with Toby Jones too! One for any lurking Dickensians.
Out now! THE CHIMES is a feature-length, full-cast adaptation of the Christmas book by Charles Dickens, starring Toby Jones with David Horovitch, Lucy Speed, Laura Aikman and Victoria Alcock. For more details and to order, visit averageromp.com
September 7, 2023 at 9:39 AM
An audio adaption of THE CHIMES, with Toby Jones too! One for any lurking Dickensians.
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Werry much weckomended for your hactual top notch Dickensian hacting, himmersive sound design, stirring music hand henduring social relewence.
Out now! THE CHIMES is a feature-length, full-cast adaptation of the Christmas book by Charles Dickens, starring Toby Jones with David Horovitch, Lucy Speed, Laura Aikman and Victoria Alcock. For more details and to order, visit averageromp.com
September 7, 2023 at 9:26 AM
Werry much weckomended for your hactual top notch Dickensian hacting, himmersive sound design, stirring music hand henduring social relewence.
You can stream the first 14 minutes of The Chimes for free from Spotify and all good streaming services. Visit averageromp.com to purchase the full 95-minute play.
open.spotify.com/episode/5bzt...
open.spotify.com/episode/5bzt...
The Chimes by Charles Dickens starring Toby Jones
Listen to this episode from Average Romp on Spotify. THE CHIMES is a feature-length, full-cast adaptation of the ‘lost’ Christmas book by Charles Dickens, now available to buy as a download. T...
open.spotify.com
September 8, 2023 at 9:13 AM
You can stream the first 14 minutes of The Chimes for free from Spotify and all good streaming services. Visit averageromp.com to purchase the full 95-minute play.
open.spotify.com/episode/5bzt...
open.spotify.com/episode/5bzt...
Please note we are 'experiencing website issues' at the moment. Will let you know when it's fixed.
September 7, 2023 at 9:42 AM
Please note we are 'experiencing website issues' at the moment. Will let you know when it's fixed.
Out now! THE CHIMES is a feature-length, full-cast adaptation of the Christmas book by Charles Dickens, starring Toby Jones with David Horovitch, Lucy Speed, Laura Aikman and Victoria Alcock. For more details and to order, visit averageromp.com
September 7, 2023 at 8:58 AM
Out now! THE CHIMES is a feature-length, full-cast adaptation of the Christmas book by Charles Dickens, starring Toby Jones with David Horovitch, Lucy Speed, Laura Aikman and Victoria Alcock. For more details and to order, visit averageromp.com