Neuromancer (BBC radio play adaptation ) William Gibson

Why HN readers recommended it

HN recommends it as a good, condensed way to experience Neuromancer when short on time.

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Video & recommendation details

Creator / channel

Michael McGrath

Topic

neuromancer audio adaptation

Format

podcast

Level

general

HN recommenders in dataset

3

HN mentions in dataset

5

Recommendation years in dataset

2018–2025

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From the original HN conversations

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• There is a BBC Audio drama of Neuromancer that is 1:56 long. It is excellent. [VIDEO] I haven't listened to the audio book of Neuromancer but I re-read it a few weeks back. The audio play I still go back to once in a while …

• The BBC did a great adaptation of the book to a radio play, complete with professional voice acting, sound effects, even music: [1] Unfortunately, it's only an abridged version. On the positive side, it's a quick listen, and well worth it if you're a fan …

• There is a very good radio play adaption of Neuromancer from the BBC : [VIDEO] The Neuromancer film was last meant to be directed by Tim Miller who directed Deadpool and was to be released in 2021. So somehow the mess with the film rights …