"Goodbye To Berlin" James Norton stars in BBC Radio’s 2010 adaptation of Isherwood’s classic book.

Support the Archive - Buy Me A Coffee ☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/JR_the_Old_R... Preserving classic radio drama, one story at a time. Classic Old Time Radio, vintage radio shows, the Golden Age of radio, BBC Radio, murder, mystery, drama, comedy, sci-fi, westerns. Broadcast in 2010, BBC Radio’s adaptation of Christopher Isherwood’s "Goodbye to Berlin" captures the vibrant yet precarious world of 1930s Berlin. James Norton stars as Isherwood, the young writer who arrives in the city and becomes immersed in its bohemian nightlife, eccentric characters, and looming political unrest. The drama vividly portrays Berlin’s allure and fragility, balancing humor and romance with the shadows of rising fascism. Through Isherwood’s encounters with figures like Sally Bowles, the adaptation highlights both the intoxicating freedom of the era and the tragic inevitability of its collapse, making this broadcast a poignant exploration of art, identity, and history.