Radio drama was once a staple in many lounge rooms in the pre-TV era. Whole families crowded around the wireless for the latest installment of their favourite series or show. Their popularity was extraordinary, but the advent of the cathode-ray tube sent them into decline. There was just no competing with such a new visually-powerful medium.

But podcasting has rescued and revived the form and I have only just found out, of course. You will know that I am an avid listener to podcasts, but an overdose of American-politics slanted offerings consumed in the lead-up to the US Presidential election last month has left me jaded. I needed a break.

Enter LifeAfter by Panoply. I won't say anymore. You should listen for yourself.