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The Sword That Explodes

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    Episode 6: Expecting to Flee

    27 FEB 2022 · Previous antics come back to haunt our regulars as they are forced to go on a quest led by a hero far too intense for her own good.
    31m 1s
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    Episode 5: The King and Clive

    20 FEB 2022 · Clive dips his gigantic toe into the world of politics in an effort to broaden his horizons beyond large-scale massacring.
    30m 27s
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    Episode 4: Forbidden Love Island

    13 FEB 2022 · A day trip across the sea takes a very unexpected turn for the trio. And when we say unexpected, we mean you would try not to expect it. You wouldn't want to think about it at all.
    29m 9s
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    Episode 3: A Plague on All Your Howlers

    6 FEB 2022 · The plague's in town, causing no end of murder and mayhem. On top of which, Clive's fancy new garment makes him the most irritating person ever.
    32m 46s
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    Episode 2: Well I Warned You

    30 JAN 2022 · Our three new companions embark on a scam (which only two of them know about) which leads them to cross paths with a legendary figure.
    29m 15s
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    Episode 1: Party of Clive

    23 JAN 2022 · After one logistical faux pas too many, Clive is out on his ear and out in the world, vowing to leave his barbaric ways behind. Who can help him? Alright then, who can exploit him?
    30m 14s

Predominantly recorded in actors’ homes (good old lockdown, eh) with some elements recorded at Rubber Factory Studio (good old non-lockdown, eh), The Sword that Explodes follows Clive, a naïve barbarian...

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Predominantly recorded in actors’ homes (good old lockdown, eh) with some elements recorded at Rubber Factory Studio (good old non-lockdown, eh), The Sword that Explodes follows Clive, a naïve barbarian exiled from his tribe, and his subsequent adventures with new "friends" Lily and Roger as he tries to leave his old ways behind, with results ranging from disastrous to disgusting.

This sitcom stars John Barron (Little Shop of Horrors, Judi Dench Playhouse), Gillian Horgan (The Widows, Reverie) and Steve Kent (Birthday Suite, Crimes of Passions). It also features Holly Gillanders (Double Act), Keif Gwinn (Russian Whispers), Tom Slatter (Robot Overlords), Kevin Watkins and Elise Whyte (Jasper Dragon, BBC Sesh), plus special guest Tom Crowley (Wooden Overcoats, BBC Radio 4 Extra).

Created and written by Olly Allsopp and Nick Briggs. Directed and produced by Keif Gwinn, Nick Briggs and Olly Allsopp. Theme music and post-production by Stefan Inglis. Additional post-production by Keif Gwinn. Special thanks to Josh McLeod at Rubber Factory Studio.

Episodes are released every Sunday at https://www.theswordthatexplodes.com

Contact: info@theswordthatexplodes.com
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