Open Culture (Education/Online Courses)

Hear Aldous Huxley Read Brave New World. Plus 84 Classic Radio Dramas From CBS Radio Workshop (1956–57)

The article spotlights the CBS Radio Workshop, a 1956‑57 series that produced 86 meticulously scripted radio dramas, including Aldous Huxley’s own reading of Brave New World. It highlights the program’s literary breadth—featuring works by Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein, Mark Twain, and others—and notable talent such as composer Jerry Goldsmith. By contrasting the polished, producer‑driven format of golden‑age radio with today’s more informal podcasting, the piece argues that oral storytelling remains a timeless medium. All episodes are now freely available on the Internet Archive for streaming or download.