We look at one of Britain’s most celebrated comic book creations, Dan Dare. From his first adventures in the Eagle, through reboots and reimagining, to adventures on television and radio, Dan Dare has adapted to his times, but always captivated audiences young and old.
The cast and crew of B7 Media’s Dan Dare audio dramas reflect on their personal connection with the UK most famous space hero.
Are we living in a more audio world? Is audio the way ahead to pioneer new ways of storytelling. The cast and crew of the Dan Dare Audio Adventures discuss the benefits and challenges of creating audio dramas.
“Is the Mekon Misunderstood?” takes a fun look at Dan Dare’s arch nemesis, The Mekon.
Brilliant test pilot, Dan Dare, is chosen to fly the Anastasia – a new experimental spacecraft – on its maiden voyage to Venus. This isn’t exploration – it is to make first contact with a mysterious civilisation that has sent technological secrets as a goodwill gesture. However, what Dan, Digby and Professor Peabody find on Venus isn’t goodwill, but a terrifyingly intelligent, cold-hearted ruler, the Mekon. A creature destined to become Dan Dare’s nemesis – and Earth’s greatest threat.