Exciting news (for those with a low threshold of excitement)!

     We here at Uncle Fun and Sparky Land are pleased to announce…well, we’re always pleased to announce things; it gives us a sense of accomplishment without an excess of exertion.

     Anyway, this time, we’re pleased to announce the impending return to this space of an old friend—one you haven’t heard about in a year-and-a-half. You may remember that, in our travels, Sparky and I crossed paths (and fortunately, nothing else) with a bellicose adventurer by the name of Vasco da Gama.

     Vasco may well be the Portuguese explorer who sailed around the Cape of Good Hope at the end of the 15th Century, or he may just be someone who thinks he is. Since he always carries a sword which he’s never shy about brandishing, it’s best not to interrogate him too closely on the subject of his identity…or any other subject, if it comes right down to it. If you need a refresher on any (or, most likely, all) of this, you can read about our encounters with Sr. da Gama here, here, and here.

     Now, on to what this announcement’s really about. This fall marks the 20th anniversary of the end of a radio comedy series about and featuring our friend Vasco da Gama, entitled (it should come as no surprise to anyone) Vasco da Gama. Every Wednesday starting Oct. 2, we’ll post a link to an episode of Vasco da Gama. Each one will be introduced by notes, quotes, comments and reminiscences by our own Mr. Cousins, as well as some of the other parties responsible for what you’ll be hearing. (All the parties connected with Vasco da Gama were responsible—to the best of our knowledge, nary a one of them woke up the neighbours, or was broken up by the police.)  Here’s a foretaste of what to expect, from the horse’s…well, from Mr. Cousins himself.

Uncle Fun  

 

     Well, I can’t top a buildup like that. Instead, I’ll leave you with something to whet your appetite (I hope). Vasco da Gama is not so much a show about Vasco da Gama as it is a show about a show about Vasco da Gama. It’s also a show about everything but a show about Vasco da Gama…not to mention a show about everything but a show about a show about Vasco da Gama. There—if you’re not confused now, it’s not my fault. Expect more of the same in the weeks to come. It’ll come at you every Wednesday from next week until the end of January. As Uncle Fun would say, don’t say you haven’t been well and duly warned.