The Other Side Of Paradise – Details, episodes & analysis

Hi, and welcome to this, the first episode of my new podcast of short stories and radio plays. This is a Christmas Special, a reworking of the Dickens favourite 'A Christmas Carol' with a new twist.

It is inspired by the BBC series 'Dickensian' and features a liberal sprinkling of Easter Eggs in the form of nods to, and quotes from the many TV series, plays, songs, films, and other sources that have been an influence throughout my life.

The script is written by myself, J.P. Paradise

Cast:

Inspector Bucket is played by Adam Sturges

Ebenezer Scrooge by Oli Beech

Superintendent Adolphus by Paul Snook.

It was recorded, edited, and mixed at Westbury Road Studios, Wiltshire

The music is ‘Christmas Morning’ by Beat Mekanik

Copyright Johnathon M. Horner (Beat Mekanik)

It can be found at freemusicarchive.org

Used under Creative Commons 4.0 International License

Details can be found at creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 

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Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise. In this episode, some Irish farm boys set off on an adventure.

Each episode may make you smile, it may make you think, but it will have you coming back for more. There’s comedy, there’s drama, and a little of everything in between. Whatever your tastes, there should be something for you to enjoy. 

So, wherever you are, whatever you are doing, let us entertain you for a few minutes. Sit back, relax, and lose yourself in this episode; Lads On Tour

Written by J.P. Paradise and performed by Joshua Hogan.

It was recorded and mixed at LG Studios. All production and editing by Alex Brunsdon, who also wrote and performed the backing music.

The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.

*Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.*

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2025, all copyright held by the author. 

If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts. 

If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening.

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 

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Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise. In this episode, a bored housewife seeks new thrills.

Each episode may make you smile, it may make you think, but it will have you coming back for more. There’s comedy, there’s drama, and a little of everything in between. Whatever your tastes, there should be something for you to enjoy. 

So, wherever you are, whatever you are doing, let us entertain you for a few minutes. Sit back, relax, and lose yourself in this episode; 2B Or Not 2B

Written by J.P. Paradise and performed by Wendy Withers. The teacher was played by Jackie Brunsdon.

It was recorded and mixed at LG Studios. All production and editing by Alex Brunsdon.

The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.

*Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.*

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2025, all copyright held by the author. 

If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts. 

If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening.

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 

If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts. 

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Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise. In this episode, a community worker and a loan shark have a difference of opinion.

Each episode may make you smile, it may make you think, but it will have you coming back for more. There’s comedy, there’s drama, and a little of everything in between. Whatever your tastes, there should be something for you to enjoy. 

Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.

So, wherever you are, whatever you are doing, let us entertain you for a few minutes. Sit back, relax, and lose yourself in this episode; In A Perfect World

In A Perfect World is written by J.P. Paradise. 

It was narrated by Ian Diddams

It was recorded at Westbury Road Studio, Wiltshire, by J.P. Paradise. All mixing and editing completed at LG Studios by Alex Brunsdon.

The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 

If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts. 

If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening.

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 

If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts. 

If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening.

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Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise. In this episode, intrigue and chocolate collide with rather messy results.

Each episode may make you smile, it may make you think, but it will have you coming back for more. There’s comedy, there’s drama, and a little of everything in between. Whatever your tastes, there should be something for you to enjoy. 

Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.

So, wherever you are, whatever you are doing, let us entertain you for a few minutes. Sit back, relax, and lose yourself in this episode; Just Desserts

Just Desserts is written by J.P. Paradise. 

The narrator Miss Davies was played by Jessica Bone

‘Just Deserts’ customer service assistant was played by Matilda Snook

‘Just Desserts’ contract killer was played by Michael Snook

The DCI was played by Alex Brunsdon

It was recorded on location and at Westbury Road Studio, Wiltshire, by J.P. Paradise. All mixing and editing completed at LG Studios by Alex Brunsdon.

The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 

If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts. 

If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening.

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 

If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts. 

If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening.

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Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise. This episode was inspired by those abandoned shopping lists one finds in supermarket trolleys and baskets.

Each episode may make you smile, it may make you think, but it will have you coming back for more.

There’s comedy, there’s drama, and a little of everything in between. Whatever your tastes, there should be something for you to enjoy. 

Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.

So, wherever you are, whatever you are doing, let us entertain you for a few minutes. Sit back, relax, and lose yourself in this episode: I've Got A Little List

I've Got A Little List was written by J.P. Paradise and performed Steve C. Walters.

It was recorded by Steve C. Walters at Elm Grove Studios, Wiltshire. Additional sound effects mixed by J.P. Paradise. Production and editing by Alex Brunsdon LG Studios.

The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2025, all copyright held by the author. 

If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts. 

If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening.

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 

If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts. 

If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening.

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Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise. In this episode, a pensioner's evening is interrupted by an unexpected visitor.

Each episode may make you smile, it may make you think, but it will have you coming back for more. There’s comedy, there’s drama, and a little of everything in between. Whatever your tastes, there should be something for you to enjoy. 

Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.

So, wherever you are, whatever you are doing, let us entertain you for a few minutes. Sit back, relax, and lose yourself in this episode; Garden Produce

Garden Produce is written by J.P. Paradise. 

It was read by Wendy Withers.

It was recorded, mixed and edited at LG Studios by Alex Brunsdon.

The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 

If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts. 

If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening.

PLEASE NOTE THAT NO CATS WERE HARMED IN THE MAKING OF THIS PODCAST.

I have five rescue cats so I am rather fond of the furry little parasites. Please be assured that this is just a story!

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 

If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts. 

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Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise. In this episode, a world-weary priest deals with a wayward parishioner.

Each episode may make you smile, it may make you think, but it will have you coming back for more. There’s comedy, there’s drama, and a little of everything in between. Whatever your tastes, there should be something for you to enjoy. 

Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.

So, wherever you are, whatever you are doing, let us entertain you for a few minutes. Sit back, relax, and lose yourself in this episode; Bless Me Father, For I Have Sinned

Bless Me Father, For I Have Sinned is written by J.P. Paradise. 

It was read by Joshua Hogan

It was recorded, mixed and edited at LG Studios by Alex Brunsdon.

The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 

If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts. 

If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening.

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 

If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts. 

If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening.

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