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Western Telegraph
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Western Telegraph
Comedy podcast launched exploring 'history' of Haverfordwest
Harford: An Oral History is written and performed by comedy writer Dan Hooper. The series, which began on February 20, presents a unique take on the town's past through the eyes of its inhabitants. Each episode is a monologue exploring a different chapter of Haverfordwest's history, from an unsuccessful attempt to build the world's tallest building in the small town to a battle re-enactment that turned into a real conflict. The stories are accompanied by experimental music to enhance the surreal experience. The 10-15 minute episodes offer a break from the typical chat format, appealing to fans of absurd, surreal humour. Mr Hooper said: "My aim was to create something layered and strange—like stumbling onto a late-night radio broadcast. "I didn't want this podcast to follow the usual chat or interview format. "Growing up in '90s Haverfordwest, it felt like nothing exciting ever happened. "This podcast aims to change that, even if none of it is true." Mr Hooper is an accomplished comedy writer and performer, having written for flagship BBC Radio 4 programmes such as The News Quiz, The Now Show, and The Show What You Wrote. He was shortlisted for the BBC Wales New Drama award in 2017 and was a semi-finalist for the 2022 Nobbs Memorial Trust. Harford: An Oral History is available to listen to now.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New comedy podcast explores 'surreal' fictional history of Pembrokeshire town
A new comedy podcast has launched, exploring the surreal fictional history of Haverfordwest. Harford: An Oral History is written and performed by comedy writer Dan Hooper. The series, which began on February 20, presents a unique take on the town's past through the eyes of its inhabitants. Each episode is a monologue exploring a different chapter of Haverfordwest's history, from an unsuccessful attempt to build the world's tallest building in the small town to a battle re-enactment that turned into a real conflict. The stories are accompanied by experimental music to enhance the surreal experience. The 10-15 minute episodes offer a break from the typical chat format, appealing to fans of absurd, surreal humour. Mr Hooper said: "My aim was to create something layered and strange—like stumbling onto a late-night radio broadcast. "I didn't want this podcast to follow the usual chat or interview format. "Growing up in '90s Haverfordwest, it felt like nothing exciting ever happened. "This podcast aims to change that, even if none of it is true." Mr Hooper is an accomplished comedy writer and performer, having written for flagship BBC Radio 4 programmes such as The News Quiz, The Now Show, and The Show What You Wrote. He was shortlisted for the BBC Wales New Drama award in 2017 and was a semi-finalist for the 2022 Nobbs Memorial Trust. Harford: An Oral History is available to listen to now.
