Ukridge

In this lively tale, the narrator, a modest chronicler of society, is drawn back into the orbit of his old schoolmate, the irrepressible Stanley Ukridge. Always on the lookout for a quick profit, Ukridge proposes a grand scheme: a biography of his own chaotic life that promises fortunes in serial, book, and theatrical rights. The narrator, ever the reluctant participant, is swept into Ukridge’s latest hustle, which begins with an absurd request for a half‑crown and a promise of lavish returns.

From the bustling streets of Piccadilly to the polished aisles of a grand department store, the pair’s antics unfold with a blend of witty dialogue and slapstick misadventure. Ukridge’s flamboyant confidence clashes with the narrator’s cautious sensibility, creating a series of comic setbacks that highlight the thin line between ambition and folly. Listeners will enjoy the rapid‑fire repartee and the charming portrait of a man who never quite learns to stay out of trouble.