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Batman: The Lazarus Syndrome is a 1989 [[BBC Radio 4]] broadcast, produced to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the popular comic book character Batman. The story was originally written by [[Simon Bullivant]] and [[Dirk Maggs]]. | Batman: The Lazarus Syndrome is a 1989 [[BBC Radio 4]] broadcast, produced to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the popular comic book character Batman. The story was originally written by [[Simon Bullivant]] and [[Dirk Maggs]]. | ||
| − | It contains references to such Batman stories as Batman: The Killing Joke, Batman: A Death in the Family, Batman: Year Three, and Batman: Son of the Demon | + | It contains references to such Batman stories as Batman: The Killing Joke, Batman: A Death in the Family, Batman: Year Three, and Batman: Son of the Demon. |
| − | On the anniversary of his parents' murder, Batman visits the location of their deaths and is set upon by an old enemy, who has had surgery to look like Bruce Wayne. The battle seems won until an explosion puts Batman on the missing list. With the disappearance of the Batman, Commissioner Gordon begins searching for any lead, even going as far as arranging meetings with The Joker and Catwoman. Meanwhile, in Wayne Manor, Bruce Wayne informs Alfred and Nightwing that he is retiring from vigilantism. But at the same time the true Batman awakens in the custody of Talia al'Ghul and must regain his strength and awareness before this impostor uses Wayne Enterprises to bring ruin to the world. | + | [[Michael Gough]], who provides the voice of Alfred Pennyworth, also played the same role on screen in the films Batman, Batman Returns, Batman Forever and Batman & Robin. |
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| + | On the anniversary of his parents' murder, Batman visits the location of their deaths and is set upon by an old enemy, who has had surgery to look like Bruce Wayne. | ||
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| + | The battle seems won until an explosion puts Batman on the missing list. | ||
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| + | With the disappearance of the Batman, Commissioner Gordon begins searching for any lead, even going as far as arranging meetings with The Joker and Catwoman. | ||
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| + | Meanwhile, in Wayne Manor, Bruce Wayne informs Alfred and Nightwing that he is retiring from vigilantism. | ||
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| + | But at the same time the true Batman awakens in the custody of Talia al'Ghul and must regain his strength and awareness before this impostor uses Wayne Enterprises to bring ruin to the world. | ||
The events of this story are set after A Death in the Family and The Killing Joke, but before Tim Drake is introduced. | The events of this story are set after A Death in the Family and The Killing Joke, but before Tim Drake is introduced. | ||
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[[Shelley Thompson]] Barbara Gordon | [[Shelley Thompson]] Barbara Gordon | ||
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[[Shelley Thompson]] Young Bruce Wayne | [[Shelley Thompson]] Young Bruce Wayne | ||
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== Running Time == | == Running Time == | ||
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== Other Links == | == Other Links == | ||
[[Batman: Knightfall]] | [[Batman: Knightfall]] | ||
[[category:1989]] | [[category:1989]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:39, 23 June 2025
1st Broadcast 1989 BBC Radio 4
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Producer
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BBC Radio Light Entertainment BBC Radio 4
Synopsis
Batman: The Lazarus Syndrome is a 1989 BBC Radio 4 broadcast, produced to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the popular comic book character Batman. The story was originally written by Simon Bullivant and Dirk Maggs.
It contains references to such Batman stories as Batman: The Killing Joke, Batman: A Death in the Family, Batman: Year Three, and Batman: Son of the Demon.
Michael Gough, who provides the voice of Alfred Pennyworth, also played the same role on screen in the films Batman, Batman Returns, Batman Forever and Batman & Robin.
On the anniversary of his parents' murder, Batman visits the location of their deaths and is set upon by an old enemy, who has had surgery to look like Bruce Wayne.
The battle seems won until an explosion puts Batman on the missing list.
With the disappearance of the Batman, Commissioner Gordon begins searching for any lead, even going as far as arranging meetings with The Joker and Catwoman.
Meanwhile, in Wayne Manor, Bruce Wayne informs Alfred and Nightwing that he is retiring from vigilantism.
But at the same time the true Batman awakens in the custody of Talia al'Ghul and must regain his strength and awareness before this impostor uses Wayne Enterprises to bring ruin to the world.
The events of this story are set after A Death in the Family and The Killing Joke, but before Tim Drake is introduced.
Cast
Bob Sessions Batman
Bob Sessions Bruce Wayne
Michael Gough Alfred Pennyworth
Paul Maxwell Commissioner James Gordon
Garrick Hagon Ra’s al Ghul
Garrick Hagon Thomas Wayne
Kerry Shale The Joker
Kerry Shale Det. Harvey Bullock
Kerry Shale Batcave Computer
Shelley Thompson Barbara Gordon
Shelley Thompson Talia
Shelley Thompson Young Bruce Wayne
Lorelei King Catwoman
Lorelei King Selina Kyle
Lorelei King Martha Wayne
Alan Marriott Robin
Alan Marriott Jason Todd
James Goode Nightwing
James Goode Dick Grayson
Production Crew
Not known at this time
Recorded at
Paris Studio London England
Music composed & Arranged
None currently
Comment by Dirk Maggs
None currently
Running Time
45 Minutes
