Abroad with the Lockharts

Abroad with the Lockharts

All aboard for a charming journey back to 1932! This vintage vacation travel serial takes listeners on a delightful tour of the old world with the Lockharts, a husband and wife whose back-and-forth rapport fuels the fun of this unique audio adventure. Unlike the high-stakes cliffhangers of the era, this series offers a more pedestrian, personality-driven look at transatlantic travel—making it a fascinating snapshot of how Americans vacationed and viewed the world in the 1930s. Collected here are 9 recordings totaling 2 hours of original radio drama.

Collection Highlights

• Follow the Lockharts from planning their trip in "Planning a Trip to Europe" through to their return home in "Homeward Bound," visiting London, Paris, and Rome along the way.
• Experience the gentle humor of two very different personalities navigating the challenges of a shipboard crossing, sightseeing in England, a channel crossing to Paris, and more.
• A rare glimpse into 1930s American worldviews, as the Lockharts meet a wide variety of people during their grand tour—offering both entertainment and cultural insight for collectors of vintage serials.

Track Listing

Show all 18 tracks (2 hours)

• Awtl 311121 001 Planning Atrip To Europe
• Awtl 311124 002 Sailing Day
• Awtl 311125 003 At Sea
• Awtl 311130 004 Arriving At England
• Awtl 311201 005 Sightseeing At London
• Awtl 311214 006 Channel Crossing To Paris
• Awtl 311215 007 Sightseeing At Paris
• Awtl 320114 015 Sightseeing At Rome
• Awtl 320128 016 Homeward Bound
• Awtl 311121 001 Planning Atrip To Europe
• Awtl 311124 002 Sailing Day
• Awtl 311125 003 At Sea
• Awtl 311130 004 Arriving At England
• Awtl 311201 005 Sightseeing At London
• Awtl 311214 006 Channel Crossing To Paris
• Awtl 311215 007 Sightseeing At Paris
• Awtl 320114 015 Sightseeing At Rome
• Awtl 320128 016 Homeward Bound