Into the Sharkiverse
Comedian Jon Harvey celebrates 50 years since Jaws first surfaced in cinemas with a hilarious history of shark fiction, quite possibly the maddest genre in entertainment.
It’s 50 years since Jaws first surfaced in cinemas in 1975, creating the phenomenon of the blockbuster, and leaving millions of people scared of getting into the water.
To celebrate the golden anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s marine masterpiece, comedian and writer Jon Harvey presents a hilarious history of shark fiction. From Batman punching a shark, to the Fonz jumping the shark, to Sharknado, Baby Shark and beyond, this is a unique odyssey through quite possibly the maddest genre in all entertainment.
Written, produced and presented by Jon Harvey
Executive Producers: Eloise Whitmore and Jo Meek
Sound Design: Tony Churnside
Research: Louis Blatherwick
Shark movie consultant: Tom Walker
A Naked production for BBC Radio 4
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- Sat 7 Jun 202520:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 29 Dec 202512:00BBC Radio 4
