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Berlin, 2011. Adolf Hitler wakes up on the ground, alive and well.
Everything has changed, Hitler barely recognises his beloved
Fatherland. People recognise him though, as an excellent
impersonator. The inevitable happens, and ranting Hitler becomes a
YouTube star, gets his own TV show, becoming someone who people
listen to. All while he's still trying to convince people that yes,
it really is him, and yes, he really means it.
Random House presents the audio CD edition of Father Christmas's
Fake Beard by Terry Pratchett, read by Julian Rhind-Tutt. Have you
ever wanted Christmas to be different? Turkey and carols, presents
and crackers - they all start to feel a bit . . . samey. How about
a huge exploding mince pie, a pet abominable snowman, or a very
helpful partridge in a pear tree? What if Father Christmas went to
work at a zoo, or caused chaos in a toy store, or was even arrested
for burglary!? Dive into the fantastically funny world of Terry
Pratchett, for a festive treat like no other. These ten stories
will have you laughing, gasping and crying (with laughter) - you'll
never see Christmas in the same way again.
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
A sixth collection of captivating courtroom dramas, starring Julian
Rhind-Tutt as Horace Rumpole Rumpole and the Way Through the Woods
Rumpole makes friends with a dog named Sir Lancelot, and finds
himself defending a hunt saboteur who claims to be guilty of
murder. But Horace is convinced that the true culprit is among the
hunting fraternity. Rumpole for the Prosecution Rumpole's personal
commandment is 'Thou Shalt Not Prosecute' - but he breaks this rule
to take on a private prosecution brought by a dead girl's father.
However, an obscure literary reference and a piece of evidence that
doesn't fit bring his defender's instincts to the fore... Rumpole
and the Quacks Temporarily indisposed, Rumpole consults a charming
Indian doctor who later asks for Horace's help when he is accused
of molesting a patient. Meanwhile, Rumpole's friendship with
Phillida Erskine-Brown deepens as both their marriages hit a tricky
patch. Julian Rhind-Tutt stars as Rumpole, with Jasmine Hyde as
Hilda, Nigel Anthony as Claude Erskine-Brown and Cathy Sara as
Phillida.
Bill Nighy stars as the suave thespian sleuth in this BBC Radio 4
full-cast dramatisation Life is good for Charles Paris. He's moved
back in with his estranged wife, and has landed a plum stage role
as Sir Toby Belch in Twelfth Night. But it can't last. First his
attempts to woo Frances fall flat, then the play's director is
taken ill with gastric trouble. His replacement, Romanian
wunderkind Alex Radelescu, is determined to take the play in a
radical new direction - with or without Charles. When a second
member of the company falls sick, Charles begins to suspect a
poisoner is on the loose - and the next victim could be him. Can he
unmask the culprit before this comedy turns into a tragedy? Adapted
by Jeremy Front, this engaging dramatisation stars Bill Nighy as
Charles Paris, with Suzanne Burden as Frances, Jon Glover as
Maurice and Julian Rhind-Tutt as Alex Radelescu. 'Always a treat'
Gillian Reynolds, Sunday Times Production credits Written by Simon
Brett Adapted by Jeremy Front Produced and directed by Sally Avens
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 30 August-20 September 2006 Cast
Charles Paris - Bill Nighy Frances - Suzanne Burden Maurice - Jon
Glover Ken Carter - Peter Wight Alex Radelescu - Julian Rhind-Tutt
Vivienne Marlin - Elizabeth Bell Gavin Scholes - Thomas Wheatley
Jack Bradley - John Cummins Sally Luther - Tracy Wiles Ben Ritson -
Tom Lawrence Vasile Bogdan/Scott - Ryan McCluskey Talya Northcott -
Alex Tregear Inspector Dewar - Kim Wall (c) 2022 BBC Studios
Distribution Ltd. ? 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
Dragons have invaded Crumbling Castle, and all of King Arthur's
knights are either on holiday or visiting their grannies. It's a
disaster! Luckily, there's a spare suit of armour and a very small
boy called Ralph who's willing to fill it. Together with Fortnight
the Friday knight and Fossfiddle the wizard, Ralph sets out to
defeat the fearsome fire-breathers. But there's a teeny weeny
surprise in store . . . Fourteen fantastically funny stories from
master storyteller Sir Terry Pratchett, full of time travel and
tortoises, monsters and mayhem! 'So funny I dropped my spoon
laughing!' - King Arthur
Two series of the BBC Radio 4 sitcom about an alien invasion of a
small village, starring Hattie Morahan and Julian Rhind-Tutt with
Peter Davison and Jan Francis. When the small Buckinghamshire
village of Cresdon Green is invaded by an alien race called the
Geonin, the local residents come up against Uljabaan, the
smooth-talking leader of the aliens.
Julian Rhind-Tutt takes on the role of Rumpole in this fifth
collection of cracking court cases. Rumpole on Trial Suffering from
toothache, Rumpole is in no mood for his client's boring testimony
or Justice Gwent-Evans' impatience. But when he argues with the
judge, he is warned in no uncertain terms about his future conduct.
Soon, Rumpole finds himself on trial and facing the end of his
career... Rumpole and Hilda Rumpole's long-suffering wife Hilda
('She Who Must Be Obeyed') narrates a fascinating tale of murder
and romance that Horace would prefer to remain untold, and gives
Rumpole - and us - a glimpse of her true, passionate nature.
Rumpole and Memories of Christmas Past Rumpole spends an
unexpectedly rewarding Christmas in Norfolk; discusses the spirit
of Christmas with the Mad Monk; and learns that the season of
goodwill is shared by barristers and criminals alike. Rumpole and
the New Year's Resolutions Rumpole has an interesting encounter
with Santa Claus at a Chambers Christmas party, finds himself on
babysitting duty after a blackmail trial, and attends a traditional
British panto - where he recognises a familiar face. Starring
Julian Rhind-Tutt as Rumpole, Jasmine Hyde as Hilda and Nigel
Anthony as Claude Erskine-Brown. A Catherine Bailey production for
BBC Radio 4.
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