Psmith, Journalist

A bright, breezy comedy whisks listeners into the bustling world of early‑20th‑century New York, where the city’s endless newspapers compete for every reader’s attention. When the long‑standing editor of the wholesome magazine Cosy Moments prepares for a ten‑week holiday, a sudden vacuum threatens the paper’s gentle rhythm, just as the streets pulse with the lurid tales of gangland murders that dominate the headlines. Into this swirl steps a witty, impeccably dressed journalist whose charm and razor‑sharp wit promise to turn ordinary reporting into a dazzling adventure.

The narrator’s satirical eye captures the contrast between the genteel domestic columns—nursery verses, meditations, and light‑hearted anecdotes—and the sensational, blood‑stained stories that dominate the city’s newsstands. As the new editor wrestles with the pressures of keeping the paper respectable amid a torrent of yellow journalism, listeners will enjoy a lively portrait of a city where every corner hums with gossip, ambition, and the occasional absurdity. The first act sets the stage for a clever clash of ideals, all delivered with P.G. Wodehouse’s signature humor and sparkling dialogue.