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Worth his weight in marmalade sandwiches, here's Paddington in four
more favourite adventures. Whether he's playing in the sand, going
to the theatre, picnicking on the river or enjoying Christmas Day,
you can be sure life will be full of surprises! The stories are 'A
Day at the Seaside', 'Pantomime Time', 'A Picnic on the River' and
'Paddington's Christmas.' Introduced by Michael Hordern, who
narrated the original BBC TV series Paddington. 1 CD. 1 hr.
Two CDs packed full of fun and adventure with Winnie-the-Pooh and
all his friends in the Hundred Acre Forest. Each CD forms part of a
wonderful dramatisation of Winnie-the-Pooh by David Benedictus with
music composed, directed and played by John Gould. With a cast of
carefully-chosen actors, this adaptation conveys all the magic of
Milne's classic stories. The cast includes the following stars:
Pooh - Stephen Fry Piglet - Jane Horrocks Eeyore - Geoffrey Palmer
Kanga - Judi Dench Roo - Finty Williams Rabbit - Robert Daws Owl -
Michael Williams Christopher Robin - Steven Webb
'To begin at the beginning: it is spring, moonless night in the
small town, starless and bible-black...' When Richard Burton
breathed the opening words of Under Milk Wood into a microphone,
broadcasting history was made. For this 'play for voices' conjures
up the intimate dreams and waking lives of the inhabitants of a
Welsh seaside village in a remarkable way. It is bawdy and
beautiful; its colourful characters lust and love, gossip and
fantasise. Through the magic of language, Under Milk Wood creates a
rich modern pastoral which, once heard, touches the listener with
its poetry and haunts the imagination for ever. This radio drama is
the completed version broadcast in 1963 which includes several
passages that were omitted from the first recording in 1954. 2 CDs.
1 hr 41 mins.
All three BBC radio dramatisations of the bestselling fantasy
trilogy - plus bonus material A breathtaking epic spanning multiple
worlds, His Dark Materials follows the adventures of Lyra Belacqua
and Will Parry, two children catapulted into a life-or-death
struggle to save the future of the Cosmos. In Northern Lights,
11-year-old Lyra discovers dark forces at work involving kidnapped
children and a mysterious substance called 'Dust'. With her
shape-shifting daemon, Pantalaimon, she leaves her Oxford college
home and embarks on a dangerous journey to the frozen North, aided
by armoured bears, Gyptians and a witch-queen... The Subtle Knife
sees 12-year-old Will finding an opening into the haunted world of
Cittagazze, where daemon-destroying Spectres roam. There he meets
Lyra, and together they acquire the most powerful weapon in all the
universes - an object many would kill to possess. In The Amber
Spyglass, a colossal war is brewing in Heaven, and Lyra and Will
have been separated. They must find each other and journey onward -
even into the World of the Dead... These thrilling dramatisations
feature an all-star cast, including Lulu Popplewell, Terence Stamp,
Bill Paterson, Kenneth Cranham and Adrian Scarborough. Also
included is a bonus documentary, World Book Club, in which Philip
Pullman answers readers' questions about Northern Lights.
Don't panic! This brand new collector's edition box set contains
the only audiobooks you'll ever need on your galactic travels - the
complete BBC radio productions of Douglas Adams's legendary saga.
Included are: The two original series, the Primary and Secondary
Phases, remastered by Dirk Maggs with vibrant sound and music and
including a 55-minute feature programme, Douglas Adams's Guide
tothe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and a fascinating 50-minute
interview with Douglas Adams Extended editions of the Tertiary,
Quandary and Quintessential Phases, directed by Dirk Maggs and
featuring over 11/2 hours of material not heard on BBC Radio 4 The
concluding Hexagonal Phase, with a further 50 minutes of extra
unbroadcast content A special bonus disc featuring Douglas Adams's
appearance on BBC Radio 4's Bookclub, in which he talks to James
Naughtie and a group of readers about comedy, sci-fi, the creation
of his characters and his influences Grab your towel, pour yourself
a Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster and get set for over 20 hours of
unmissable radio adventure! Audio updated in 2020.
From the world of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials - now a major
critically acclaimed BBC series. She had asked: What is he? A
friend or an enemy? The alethiometer answered: He is a murderer.
When she saw the answer, she relaxed at once. Lyra finds herself in
a shimmering, haunted otherworld - Cittagazze, where soul-eating
Spectres stalk the streets and wingbeats of distant angels sound
against the sky. But she is not without allies: twelve-year-old
Will Parry, fleeing for his life after taking another's, has also
stumbled into this strange new realm. On a perilous journey from
world to world, Lyra and Will uncover a deadly secret: an object of
extraordinary and devastating power. And with every step, they move
closer to an even greater threat - and the shattering truth of
their own destiny. Read by Philip Pullman and a full cast of
narrators.
Featuring an exclusive interview between the author, Philip
Pullman, and His Dark Materials star, Ruth Wilson. Now a major BBC
series 'Without this child, we shall all die.' Lyra Belacqua lives
half-wild and carefree among the scholars of Jordan College, with
her daemon, Pantalaimon, always by her side. But the arrival of her
fearsome uncle, Lord Asriel, draws her to the heart of a terrible
struggle - a struggle born of stolen children, witch clans and
armoured bears. As she hurtles towards danger in the cold far
North, Lyra never suspects the shocking truth: she alone is
destined to win, or to lose, the biggest battle imaginable. Read by
Philip Pullman and a full cast of narrators.
From the world of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials - now a major
critically acclaimed BBC series. 'We're going to the land of the
dead and we're going to come back.' Will and Lyra, whose fates are
bound together by powers beyond their own worlds, have been
violently separated. But they must find each other, for ahead of
them lies the greatest war that has ever been - and a journey to a
dark place from which no one has ever returned . . . Read by Philip
Pullman and a full cast of narrators.
Ten guests travel to an island at the invitation of someone named
U.N. Owen. All are strangers, but they have two things in common:
they have all been responsible for someone's death, and none will
leave the island alive. Over the next two days and nights, each of
the guests is killed off in a different manner in keeping with the
nursery rhyme, 'Ten Little Soldier Boys'. As they are picked off
one by one, who could possibly be responsible? The killers are
forced to turn detective so they can find the unknown murderer, but
one by one they become victims... Billed as 'the famous detective
story without a detective', And Then There Were None is one of
Agatha Christie's darkest and most enduring tales. 2 CDs. 1 hr 30
mins.
Twelve classic Christie short stories are given a modern spin in
these BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations. Agatha Christie is the
acknowledged 'Queen of Crime', and these twelve short stories
showcase her skilful plotting and talent for producing compelling
mysteries. First broadcast in the early 2000s, the stories were
adapted and brought up-to-date for a contemporary audience. Among
the star cast are Tom Hollander, Emilia Fox, Patricia Routledge,
Julia McKenzie, Neil Dudgeon, Richard Griffiths, Rebecca Front and
Andrew Sachs. Unconventional detective Parker Pyne features in two
of the stories, all twelve of which are infused with Agatha
Christie's trademark tension and suspense. These tantalising tales
of revenge, jealousy, love and death will thrill her many fans. The
stories are: Philomel Cottage Swan Song Magnolia Blossom Witness
for the Prosecution The Gates of Baghdad The Hound of Death In a
Glass Darkly The Dressmaker's Doll The Case of the Perfect Carer
The GBP199 Adventure The Gypsy The Last Seance Duration: 5 hours 30
mins approx.
A full-cast dramatisation of Neil Gaiman's magical retellings of
the Norse myths, inviting us into a world of gods and monsters,
tricks and trust, fiery endings and new beginnings Winner of The
London Book Fair CAMEO Award 2020 for Book to Audio adaptation.
'And the game begins anew...' Meet the trickster god Loki and his
astonishing children - the giant wolf Fenrir, Jormungundr the snake
that encircles the world, and Hel, the little girl who grows up to
be Queen of the dead. Here, too, is Odin the all-father, who
sacrificed his eye to see the future; Thor the thunderer, who
defends Asgard with his fearsome strength and mighty hammer; and
Freya the understandably angry, most beautiful of the gods and
always being gambled for by unwanted suitors. From the beginning of
the universe in fire and ice, to the very end of the world,
Ragnarok, these enthralling tales of gods, goddesses, dwarves and
giants bring the ancient myths to vigorous life. Diana Rigg, Derek
Jacobi, Colin Morgan, Natalie Dormer and Neil Gaiman himself are
among the stellar cast in these spellbinding stories of old
betrayals - and new hope.
Thrilling full-cast radio dramatisations of three of Charles
Dickens' classic novels. Charles Dickens is one of the most
renowned novelists of all time, and this second volume of the
dramatised canon of his work includes the gripping historical novel
Barnaby Rudge, picaresque comedy Martin Chuzzlewit and bittersweet
tale of family relationships Dombey and Son. Barnaby Rudge Against
the background of the anti-Catholic riots of the 1780s, young
Barnaby Rudge becomes entangled with the fanatical George Gordon
and his campaign for 'No Popery'. But mob violence, the burning of
Newgate Prison and the shadow of murder put his life in danger...
Martin Chuzzlewit Disinherited by his wealthy grandfather because
of his love for the beautiful Mary, Martin Chuzzlewit sets sail for
America to seek his fortune. Dombey and Son Wealthy Paul Dombey is
desperate for a male heir to continue the family business, and
neglects his six-year-old daughter Florence. Then, at last, the
longed-for son is born - but Dombey's hopes for him go
unfulfilled... With a star cast including Simon Cadell, Bill Nighy,
Alex Jennings, Robert Glenister, Geraldine James and Pam Ferris,
these BBC radio adaptations bring out all the suspense, adventure,
satire and social realism of Dickens' three classic masterpieces.
Duration: 19 hours approx.
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Agatha Christie; Read by Full Cast, Marcia Warren, Michael Cochrane, Patrick Baladi
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'It's very easy to kill - so long as no one suspects you.' So says
Miss Pinkerton when ex-policeman Luke Fitzwilliam meets her on a
train. Luke doesn't take much notice of this little old lady's
story about a serial killer on the loose in her village - until her
predictions start to come true, when he feels compelled to check it
out. Very soon the race is on to prevent any more murders...
Dramatised by Joy Wilkinson, and with a distinguished cast
including Patrick Baladi, Lydia Leonard, Michael Cochrane and
Marcia Warren, this is a gripping BBC Radio dramatisation of one of
Agatha Christie's most ingenious detective stories. 2 CDs. 1 hr 30
mins.
Whilst sightseeing in Paris, 1979, the Doctor and Romana notice a
series of unexplained temporal disturbances. When a visit to the
Louvre lands them in hot water, they realise that a certain Count
Scarlioni knows more about advanced technology than a 20th Century
Parisian should. With British detective Duggan in tow, the time
travellers become embroiled in an audacious plot to steal the Mona
Lisa and sell it on the open market. Not only that, but Count
Scarlioni appears to have more da Vinci masterpieces at his
disposal - each one apparently genuine. What time experiment is
Scarlioni forcing a genius professor to undertake? What is behind
his suave persona, and what are his plans for not only Paris but
the whole world? The Doctor and his friends must discover the
answers before time itself runs out. Lalla Ward narrates this
classic TV adventure, and in an exclusive bonus interview she
recalls her time as Romana in the BBC TV series. 2 CDs. 1 hr 58
mins.
The TARDIS materialises on a planet where the age of prosperity
comes often, and precious jewels line the streets like litter.
Overseeing the citizens is the bombastic Captain, half human and
half machine. Lurking in shadows are the Mentiads, mysterious
cowled figures who set their sights on certain individuals and
claim them for their own. As the Doctor, Romana and K9 become
entangled in local events they are caught between the apparently
insane Captain and apparently sinister Mentiads. But then the
Doctor makes a terrible discovery beneath the surface of the
planet, and realises the true nature of the Captain's operations.
Soon yet another planet comes under threat from the Captain, one
which the Doctor knows well: Earth. Can he manage to save it from a
terrible fate? John Leeson narrates this classic full-cast TV
adventure, written by Douglas Adams (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the
Galaxy), and in a special bonus interview he recalls his time as
the Voice of K9 in the BBC TV series. Also included are colour PDF
files of the original TV camera scripts. 2 CDs. 2 hrs 4 mins.
On Skaro, the home world of the Daleks, the Doctor encounters the
militaristic Movellans - who have come to Skaro on a secret mission
- whilst his companion Romana falls into the hands of the Daleks
themselves. It soon becomes apparent that the Daleks have returned
to their abandoned home city with a crucial objective, one which
they hope will give them the advantage in a strategic war. When the
Doctor realises what the Daleks are up to, he is compelled to
intervene. But he has not bargained for the Movellans having a few
secrets of their own, and soon he, Romana and the human refugee
Tyssan are wondering who exactly they can trust. Moreover, will
they be able to avert the Daleks from their self-proclaimed
destiny? Lalla Ward narrates this classic full-cast TV adventure,
written by Terry Nation, and in a special bonus interview she
recalls her time as Romana in the BBC TV series. 2 CDs. 1 hr 58
mins.
The Birling family are spending a happy evening celebrating the
engagement of Sheila Birling to Gerald Croft - a marriage that will
result in the merging of two successful local businesses. Yet just
when everything seems to be going so well, they receive a surprise
visit from an Inspector Goole who is investigating the suicide of a
young girl. As the Inspector reveals more about the circumstances
that led to the death of Eva Smith, each member of the family comes
under the spotlight, and questions of guilt and responsibility are
raised... Toby Jones, David Calder, Frances Barber and Morven
Christie are amongst the cast in this BBC Radio 4 production from
2010. The Classic Radio Theatre range presents notable radio
productions of much-loved plays by some of the most renowned
playwrights, and starring some of our finest actors. 2 CDs. 1 hr 30
mins.
Four charming tales starring the marmalade-loving bear from darkest
Peru. The stories are: 'Please Look After This Bear', 'A Bear in
Hot Water', 'A Disappearing Trick' and 'Paddington and the Amateur
Dramatics.' 'Please look after this bear' said the label around
Paddington's neck, so the Brown family take him home and do just
that. Life with Paddington, however, is full of surprises -as
you'll find out in these four great dramatised stories! 1 CD. 50
mins.
A gripping BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of Neil Gaiman's
bestselling and much-loved novel When his father dies, Fat Charlie
Nancy discovers that not only was the late Mr Nancy actually the
god Anansi, but that he also has a long-lost brother, Spider, who
is everything Fat Charlie is not. When Spider begins to take over
Fat Charlie's life, flat and even his fiancee Rosie, Fat Charlie is
forced to make a pact that lands him in trouble with the gods
themselves... Anansi Boys is a story of love, laughter, music and
murder, old gods and new tricks that takes Fat Charlie from his
home in South London to Florida, the Caribbean, and the very
Beginning of the World itself. Or the End of the World. Depending
on which direction you're coming from. Jacob Anderson stars as
Charlie, and he has written and performed a specially commissioned
song - 'Charlie's Song' - which forms part of the magical fabric of
Anansi Boys. Dramatised for Radio 4 by the award-winning Dirk Maggs
(Neverwhere, Good Omens, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy), the
stellar cast of this series also includes Joseph Marcell, Lenny
Henry, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Adjoa Andoh,Julie Hesmondhalgh and
Julian Rhind-Tutt, as well as a cameo appearance from Neil Gaiman
himself. Duration: 3 hours 15 mins
When Kay Harker meets a mysterious Punch and Judy man on his way
home for Christmas, he little realizes that he is about to be
plunged into adventure. The old man entrusts Kay with a strange
puzzle box - the Box of Delights - before suddenly disappearing.
Kay soon discovers two things: the box can transport him through
time and space, and there is a plot to steal it. He must battle
heroically against terrifying forces of evil in order to win the
day... This thrilling BBC Radio adaptation boasts a stellar cast,
including Donald Sinden, Lionel Jeffries, Spike Milligan and Celia
Imrie. 3 CDs. 3 hrs.
Seven BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations of P.D. James' acclaimed
mysteries, plus P.D. James In Her Own Words This collection
includes: Cover Her Face P.D. James' debut novel, introducing her
famous detective Adam Dalgliesh. Starring Robin Ellis as Dalgliesh.
A Taste for Death Dalgliesh investigates when two bodies are found
murdered at a London church. Starring Richard Derrington as
Dalgliesh. Devices and Desires Dalgliesh hunts a serial killer in
desolate Norfolk. Starring Robin Ellis as Dalgliesh. A Certain
Justice Dalgliesh probes the murder of a brilliant criminal lawyer.
Starring Philip Franks as Dalgliesh. The Private Patient Dalgliesh
investigates a high-profile murder at an exclusive cosmetic surgery
clinic. Starring Richard Derrington as Dalgliesh. An Unsuitable Job
For A Woman An eminent scientist hires private detective Cordelia
Gray to discover why his son committed suicide. Starring Judi
Bowker as Cordelia Gray. The Skull Beneath the Skin With her life
in danger, actress Clarissa Lisle turns to private detective
Cordelia Gray. Starring Greta Scacchi as Cordelia Gray. Among the
supporting cast in these classic dramas are Sian Phillips, Hugh
Grant, Anna Massey and Geraldine James. Also included is a bonus
audio documentary, P.D. James In Her Own Words, in which the author
discusses her professional career and private life. Duration:
approx. 17 hours
A thrilling BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation based on CJ
Sansom's bestselling Tudor crime novel. Winter, 1537. Henry VIII
has declared himself Supreme Head of the Church, and instructed his
chief minister Thomas Cromwell to dissolve England's religious
houses and seize their wealth. But Cromwell's plot to bring down
the abbeys has hit a snag - one of the King's Commissioners has
been found brutally murdered in Scarnsea monastery, on the south
coast of Kent. If news of the killing were to get out, the
consequences could be disastrous. Desiring a quick, discreet
result, he sends his trusted lawyer-detective, Matthew Shardlake,
to investigate. However, as Shardlake interviews the prime suspects
and delves deeper into the mysteries of Scarnsea, it soon becomes
clear that the case will not be as simple to solve as he had hoped.
Which of the terrified monks is the murderer? And can Shardlake
catch him before he strikes again? CJ Sansom's 'Shardlake' series
has sold over two million copies, and this atmospheric
dramatisation starring BAFTA-winning actor Jason Watkins (The Lost
Honour of Christopher Jeffries) brings his debut novel to
electrifying life. Fast-paced and suspenseful, it is both an
engrossing murder mystery and a brilliantly realised portrayal of
Tudor England. Duration: 2 hours 30 mins approx.
Three complete radio dramas featuring writer-cum-amateur detective
Paul Temple, plus bonus archive material. When it comes to classic
crime partnerships, Paul Temple and his wife Steve are the creme de
la creme. Between 1938 and 1968 their glamorous exploits enthralled
generations of radio listeners around the world. Here, presented in
chronological order, are some of the amateur detective's earliest
adventures. 'Send for Paul Temple' (1940) is an early remake of the
now-lost original 1938 BBC production. 'Paul Temple Intervenes'
(1942) finds Paul and Steve investigating a series of celebrity
murders, whilst 'Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair' (the original
1950 production, presented here for the very first time) concerns
the strange disappearance of the Desmond baby and her sitter. Hugh
Morton, Bernard Braden, Carl Bernard and Peter Coke play Paul in
these episodes, with Bernadette Hodgson, Peggy Hassard and Marjorie
Westbury as Steve. A bonus disc features rare archive material from
otherwise lost productions, including the final episodes of 'Send
for Paul Temple' (1938) and 'Paul Temple and the Front Page Men'
(1938). Duration: 11 hours approx.
Matthew Beard and Sophie Rundle star in a brand new BBC Radio 4
full-cast dramatisation of the bestselling novel by Neil Gaiman,
narrated by Eleanor Bron. Challenged to retrieve a fallen star,
Tristran Thorn leaves the sleepy English village of Wall and
crosses into the land of Faerie and the realm of Stormhold.
Locating the star, he discovers it is no meteorite, but a young
woman, Yvaine. When Yvaine evades him and escapes, Tristran
discovers he is not the only one in pursuit of the star: there are
dark forces in this magical land, and he must find Yvaine before
she falls into their clutches. As he does so, Tristran will uncover
the secret to his own identity and a fate beyond his wildest
dreams. Directed by Dirk Maggs and Heather Larmour, and featuring
over 35 minutes of unbroadcast material, this stunning new
dramatisation boasts an extensive cast including Frances Barber,
Maggie Steed, Nicholas Boulton, Blake Ritson, Bryan Dick, Charlotte
Riley, Aisling Loftus, Sanjeev Bhaskar and Alex Macqueen. There are
also cameo appearances by Tori Amos and Neil Gaiman. Duration: 2
hours 30 mins approx.
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