#626 | The Strange Story of Punch and Judy
English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn EnglishShow Notes
He wears a red hat, carries a stick, and laughs as he beats almost everyone he meets.
This episode tells the odd, violent story of Punch and Judy, the puppet show that began in Italy and became a British seaside symbol.
It looks at how Mr Punch survived for over 300 years, and why many now question whether he still belongs on the beach.
The swazzle and Mr Punch's strange squeaky voice
Italian street theatre origins and Pulcinella
Arrival in London in 1662 with Samuel Pepys
From marionettes to glove puppets and slapstick action
The 1828 book and forgery doubts
Judy, the baby, the policeman, the crocodile and the devil
Violent plot and the "That's the way to do it!" catchphrase
Rise at the seaside with Victorian railways
Mr Punch and the humour magazine Punch
Modern decline, criticism, attempts to modernise, and an uncertain future
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/punch-and-judy
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