BBC Radio adaptations of Nancy Mitford's most famous novels and acclaimed biography of Madame de Pompadour plus bonus programmes The eldest of the notorious Mitford sisters, Nancy Mitford was renowned for her comic novels of upper-class life. An aristocrat and socialite, she mingled with the 'Bright Young Things' in interwar London, and went on to satirise their foibles in razor-sharp, wickedly funny prose. Collected here are adaptations of her two bestsellers, the semi-autobiographical The Pursuit of Love and Love in a Cold Climate; her delightful biography of Louis XV's chief mistress; and a pair of fascinating programmes exploring her own unconventional life. The Pursuit of Love This bittersweet tale follows the fortunes of Fanny Logan and her eccentric aristocratic cousins, the Radletts, as they embark on disastrous love affairs and misconceived marriages while searching for Mr Right. Cast Lord Radlett - Rolf Lefebvre Lady Radlett - Joan Matheson Fanny - Susan Maudslay Linda - Jane Knowles Matt - Brian Hewlett Captain Davey Warbeck - Godfrey Kenton Emily - Joan Hart Tony Kroesig - Michael Spice Lord Merlin - John Rye Bessie - Olwen Griffiths Mrs Fletcher - Barbara Mitchell The Bolter - Cecile Chevreau Other parts played by Sion Probert, George Raistrick, Alan Rowe and William Sleigh. Adapted by Alan Melville. Produced by Norman Wright. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 23 February 1974 Love in a Cold Climate A glamorous invitation to a grand party at Hampton - home of the fantastically rich Montdores and their beautiful daughter Polly - brings Fanny into the world of 1920s high society: and in and out of love when the temperature drops... Amanda Root stars in this sparkling sequel to The Pursuit of Love. Cast Fanny - Amanda Root Lady Montdore - Barbara Jefford Polly - Teresa Gallagher Veronica - Jenny Howe Uncle Davey - Jon Strickland Aunt Emily - Patience Tomlinson Aunt Sadie - Tessa Worsley Uncle Matthew - Ioan Meredith Boy Dougdale - Stephen Critchlow Jassy - Sarah-Jane Holm Victoria - Tilly Gaunt Cedric - William Hope Alfred - Tom Beard Dramatised by Claire Luckham. Directed by Marion Nancarrow. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 3 May 1999 The King's Favourite Based on Mitford's Madame de Pompadour, this three-part drama vividly evokes the colourful atmosphere of 18th Century Versailles, and Louis XV's tempestuous relationship with his adored mistress, Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour. Cast Narrator - Alan Melville Duc d'Orléans - Patrick Tull Madame de Ventadour - Katherine Parr Infanta Maria of Spain - Elizabeth Proud Louis XV (as a youth) - Nigel Anthony Duc de Bourbon - James Thomason The Queen - Pauline Letts Louis XV - Edward de Souza Lebel, concierge - Robin Browne Marquise de la Ferté - Margot Boyd Monsieur Poisson - Harold Kasket Madame d'Etioles - Moira Lister Monsieur d'Etioles - John Gabriel Lasmartre, a huntsman - David Timson Lady of the Court - Olwen Griffiths Produced by Norman Wright. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 10-24 December 1971 Dearest Evelyn, Darling Nancy Adapted from the witty correspondence of lifelong literary friends Evelyn Waugh and Nancy Mitford, this entertaining, gossipy 'conversation in letters' stars Timothy West and Prunella Scales. Cast Evelyn Waugh - Timothy West Nancy Mitford - Prunella Scales Adapted by Alan Bell. Produced by Pete Atkin. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 30 December 1993 Greatest Lives - Nancy Mitford Grace Dent loves Nancy Mitford for her wit, and for the way in which she showed women that it was possible to live your life fully and unconventionally. Matthew Parris asks what it is about Nancy that so inspires Grace, with the aid of Mitford biographer Lisa Hilton. Produced by Beth O'Dea. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 22 January 2013 © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Nancy Mitford: Pursuit of Love, Love in a Cold Climate & More

An epic eleven-part adaptation of Mary Renault’s ‘Theseus’ novels Widely considered as one of the finest historical novelists of the 20th century, Mary Renault brought the ancient world alive, turning age-old myths of gods and monsters into compelling human stories. In The King Must Die and its sequel, The Bull from the Sea, she retells the legend of Theseus, one of the greatest heroes of Ancient Greece. This enthralling radio adaptation comprises both classic books, charting Theseus’ journey as he leaves the city of his birth and travels through mainland Greece in a quest to discover his true identity and destiny. Brought up in Trolzen, where his grandfather is king, he believes he was fathered by the god Poseidon. But on his 17th birthday, the secret of his parentage is revealed, and his adventures begin. Crowned year-king of Eleusis, he escapes certain death and voyages to Athens to meet his father, King Aegeus, and claim his heritage. Instead, he becomes a slave and bull-dancer in Minoan Crete – and finds himself facing the malignant Minotaurus in the Labyrinth deep beneath the Palace of Knossos. Returning to Greece, Theseus becomes High King of Attica, but the Fates are not done with him yet. Ahead of him lie dangerous escapades, life-changing encounters, a treacherous betrayal and the fulfilment of a tragic prophecy... Gary Bond stars as Theseus, with an ensemble cast including Carole Boyd, Frances Jeater, Petra Markham, David March, Clifford Rose, Maureen O’Brien and Sarah Badel. Text copyright © Mary Renault 1958 (The King Must Die), 1962 (The Bull from the Sea) Production credits Written by Mary Renault Dramatised by Michael Bakewell Directed by David Spenser Music by Christos Pittas Cast Theseus – Gary Bond Pittheus – John Westbrook Aithra/Old priestess – Carole Boyd Theseus (as a boy) – Ian Bura Peiros I/Man/Telemon – John Webb Queen of Eleusis – Frances Jeater Bias/Baron – Steve Hodson Kannadls – Nigel Graham Aegeus/Pholilos – Eric Allan Priestess/Woman/Medea – Jean Trend Simo – Stewart Wright Amyntor – Alex Jennings Pallans/Kentaur – Spencer Banks Kerkyon – David Peart Hypsenor/Page – Richard Bates Xanthos – John Livesey Pylas – Philip Sully Priestess/Nephele – Fiona Walker Antiklaea/Chryse/Girl – Pauline Siddle Menesthes – Stuart Organ Skopas/Sirios – David Banks Lukos – David Gooderson Ariadne – Petra Markham Asterion – David March Phormion – John Bull Hippon/Messenger/Page – Richard Huw Melantho – Jane Knowles Aktor – William Eedle Thebe/Macaria – Sarah Finch Helike – Jill Lidstone Rhene/Girl – Pip Mayo Pylia/Naxian girl/Molpadia/Girl – Moir Leslie The Corinthian/Pyilenor – Clive Panto Thalestris – Elizabeth Lindsay Minos – Clifford Rose Iros/Page/Charioteer – Trevor Brohier Phaedra – Maureen O’Brien Pirithoos – James Kerry/Malcolm Stoddard Hippolyta – Sarah Badel Hippolytos – Susan Sheridan/Christopher Guard Akamas – Piers Maxim With Rosalind Adams, Peter Baldwin, Sean Barrett, James Bryce, Adrian Egan, Vanessa Forsyth, Kerry Francis, Madi Hedd, Richard Hum, Michael Jenner, Esmond Knight, Trevor Martin, David Peart, Margaret Robertson, Howard Samuels, Danny Schiller, Hilda Schroder, Michael Spice, David Timson, Stephen Thorne, Michael Tudor Barnes and Jane Wenham First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 5 June-14 August 1983 © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

The King Must Die

A razor-sharp debut thriller about what happens when one of the first child stars of the social media age grows up … and goes missing. Hazel Davis is drifting: newly unemployed, living in a city she hates, and significantly less successful than her infamous younger sister, Evie. Evie grew up online, having gone viral at age five in a daddy-daughter dance video. She had an Instagram following in elementary school, and brand sponsorships before she had a driver’s permit. Now she’s a megapopular lifestyle influencer, with a million-dollar career at an age when few teens know what they’re going to major in. But to Hazel, @evelyn is just Evie, her beloved little sister—and a kid who has been exploited for her entire childhood. Ten years older and spotlight-averse, Hazel has managed to dodge the family business, but she’s deeply protective of Evie and skeptical of the way everyone seems to want a piece of her: Evie’s followers, her YouTuber boyfriend, her frenemies across the influencer industry. So when Evie disappears—in the middle of a live stream, during a brand-sponsored trip to Los Angeles—Hazel knows something is terribly wrong. Determined to find her sister, Hazel throws herself into the darkest parts of internet culture to untangle the threads of truth behind Evie’s disappearance. After all, Hazel knows Evie better than anyone else … doesn’t she? Internet fame, the allure of parasocial relationships, and some of our deepest cultural obsessions collide in this electric thriller by a debut writer to watch.

Such a Bad Influence

Jake is a New York City fireman and devoted family man. Eric is climbing the corporate ladder at the expense of his wife and children. On a fateful Tuesday in September, two strangers meet for a startling moment in a smoke-filled stairway. Only one will leave the Twin Towers alive. Will he find his way home? The last thing Jake Bryan knew was the roar of the World Trade Center collapsing on top of him and his fellow firefighters. The man in the hospital bed remembers nothing. Not rushing with his teammates up the stairway of the south tower to help trapped victims. Not being blasted from the building. And not the woman sitting by his bedside who says she is his wife. Jamie Bryan will do anything to help her beloved husband regain his memory, and with it their storybook family life with their small daughter, Sierra. But that means helping Jake rediscover the one thing Jamie has never shared with him: his deep faith in God. Jake’s fondest prayer for his wife is about to have an impact beyond anything he could possibly have conceived. One Tuesday Morning is a love story like none you have ever read: tender, moving, commemorating the tragedy and heroism of September 11 and portraying the far-reaching power of God’s faithfulness and a good man’s love. Poignant contemporary Christian romance The first installment of the bestselling 9/11 SeriesBook 1: One Tuesday MorningBook 2: Beyond Tuesday MorningBook 3: Remember Tuesday Morning

9/11 Series

One Tuesday Morning

Read by the author. The untold story of the people, the books, the lectures, and ultimately the God who formed and shaped the life of the late Timothy Keller. Millions have read books and listened to sermons by Timothy Keller. But who impacted his own thinking, and what shaped his spiritual growth and ministry priorities? With full access to Keller's personal notes and sermons—as well as exclusive interviews with family members and longtime friends—Collin Hansen takes readers behind the scenes of one of the 21st century's most influential church leaders. For the first time, Hansen introduces readers to Keller's early years: the home where he learned to tell stories from the trees, the church where he learned to care for souls, and the city that lifted him to the international fame he never wanted. This unique biography will allow you to: Understand the principles and practices that allowed Keller to synthesize so many different influences in a coherent ministry.Take the best of Keller's preaching and teaching to meet emerging challenges in the 21st century.Develop your own historical, theological, and cultural perspectives to shape your leadership. Bonus audio includes: Tim Keller’s sermon “Truth, Tears, Anger, and Grace,” delivered by Keller following the 9/11 terrorist attacks on September 16, 2001The first message Keller delivered for a public conference of The Gospel Coalition in 2007: “Gospel-Centered Ministry”The famous sermon “The Girl Nobody Wanted,” Keller’s famous sermon about Jacob’s marriages to Rachel and Leah“The Lord and the Word,” an influential 1973 lecture delivered by Edmund Clowney, Keller’s only personal mentorThe inspiring address delivered by Elisabeth Elliot, “The Glory of God’s Will,” at the 1976 Urbana missions conference attended by Tim and Kathy Keller

Timothy Keller

An odyssey into life’s challenging questions during an unforgettable summer motorcycle trip Acclaimed as one of the most exciting books in the history of American letters, Robert M. Pirsig’s Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance became an instant bestseller upon its publication in 1974. A powerful examination of how we live, as well as a breath-taking meditation on how to live better, it tells the epic story of a father and son’s motorcycle trip across America’s Northwest in the 1960s. Pirsig’s modern classic transformed a generation and continues to inspire millions of readers today. Dramatised for radio for the first time by Peter Flannery (Our Friends in the North, George Gently, The Devil’s Whore), this fantastic full-cast production stars James Purefoy (Rome, Injustice, Ironclad) and adds a new and original dimension to an iconic work. Following a father and his young son on their cross-country summer adventure from Minnesota to California, it is a story of love, fear, growth, discovery and acceptance. Both personal and philosophical, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is also a compelling study of relationships, values, enlightenment and meaning. The maintenance of the motorcycle throughout the journey illustrates how to unify the cold, rational realm of technology with the warm, imaginative realm of artistry. Resonating with the confusions and the wonders of existence, the narrator wrestles with some of the most important philosophical questions of the 20th century. His need to also reconcile his past and present selves drives him and his son forward, to a point where all is either lost or won on the Chautauqua spiritual journey. This audio edition includes a bonus 10 minutes of material that was not broadcast on the radio. NB: the recording contains strong language. Production credits Author: Robert M. Pirsig Dramatist: Peter Flannery Original music: Jon Nicholls Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore Producer: Melanie Harris A Sparklab production for BBC Radio 4. © 2012 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P) 2012 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance®

‘We stand on the shoulders of giants. Now we learn their names.’Read by Jack Guinness, Amelia Abraham, Paula Akpan, Munroe Bergdorf, Joseph Cassara, Juliet Jacques, Paris Lees, Freddy McConnell, Paul Mendez, Mark Moore, Graham Norton, Matthew Todd & Russell Tovey. THE QUEER BIBLE is a collection of essays written by queer icons, about the queer trailblazers throughout history who inspired them. From Elton John on Divine to Graham Norton on Armistead Maupin; Russell Tovey on David Robilliard to Lady Phyll on Moud Goba; Tan France on the Queer Eye cast to Mae Martin on Tim Curry, today’s queer heroes write about the icons that provided a creative inspiration to them. Other contributors include Amelia Abraham, Paula Akpan, Courtney Act, Munroe Bergdorf, Mykki Blanco, Joseph Cassara, David Furnish, Paul Flynn, Paris Lees, Juliet Jacques, Gus Kenworthy, Freddy McConnell, Paul Mendez, Mark Moore, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Hanne Gaby Odiele and Matthew Todd. Each essay is accompanied by exclusive, bespoke illustrations by queer or ally artists, to create a truly beautiful celebration of queer culture. Based on the popular website QueerBible.com, founded by model and activist Jack Guinness, this timely collection, edited by him, continues his mission – to create a space dedicated to the celebration of queer history. The Queer Bible is a love letter to the LGBTQI+ community and its allies.

The Queer Bible

Renovierungsarbeiten sind nie leicht, aber wie streicht man am besten die Decke? Was erklärt einem aufgebrachten Teenager den Sinn des Lebens? Wie gelingt ein Date, wenn man online zu viel geflunkert hat? Das Leben ist nicht leicht, wie ein jeder weiß, und ständig tritt man von einem Fettnäpfchen ins nächste. So gestaltet sich ein Besuch bei Oma problematisch, wenn Fischöl ins Spiel kommt. Der Verlust eines Schlüssels kann einem sehr den Tag vermiesen und auch im Jenseits wird es nicht besser. Wir schenken euch Freude am Morgen, einen Funken Hoffnung gegen Mittag, ein Kichern am Abend und Ideen zum Träumen für die Nacht. All diese wundervollen Geschichten sind im Band Humor und Belletristik zu finden. Mit einem Erfahrungsbericht vom Hochwasser und folgenden Geschichten: Drei Songs für einen Obdachlosen, Jörg Fuchs Alameda (Barbara Pehlke) Arion der Wohlfühlbegleiter, Jeannine Molitor (Peter Koepke) Eine Liebe in vier Akten, Katharina Gerlach (Sabine König ) Asgard im Olymp, Nadine Engel (Robert Miller) Friday for Friendship, Alizée Korte (Lucy Mallou) Schlüsseltag, Dietmar Cuntz (Herbert Arp) Lebenshoffnung, Dagmar Finger (Ina Arnold) Endhaltestelle, Heike Sonn (Katja Kessler) Hier kommt Knut, voll Elan und Lebensmut!, Jaqueline Padberg (Marco Rosenberg) Decke streichen, Jürgen Knischewski (Arp) Das Fischöl, Katharina E. Georgi (Carolin Streckmann) Ella und der Schnarch, Marlene Liebschenk (Streckmann) Ein Moment voller Leben, Michi Terra (Convin Splettsen) Heli-Wein, Regina Schleheck (Arnold) Frau Hansens Glück, Sandra Karin Foltin (Gabriele Jaeschke) Alice - das Leben ist kein Ponyhof, Susanne Simon (Tina Viermann) Begegnung bei Mondschein, Fiona Kaiser (Désirée Singson) Ringo, Stefan S. Kassner (Frederik Egger) Der Troggelbog, Nina C. Pfeffer (Marion Gretchen Schmitz) Das Café, Yule Forrest (Egger) Interview mit einem Ritter, Vanessa Zeiner (Yule Forrest) Der Weg, den ich gewählt habe , Mildred R. Holmes (Pehlke) Nobody is perfect, Sam Winters (Kristina Rothe)

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Humor und Belletristik

Was tun, wenn Weihnachten auszufallen droht? Können Mädchen Ritter sein? Und wer will mit einem Eisbär befreundet sein? Abenteuerlust, Entdeckergeist und Neugier bringen so manche Probleme mit sich, nicht nur für Menschen. Auch Katzen, sprechende Hunde und kleine Drachen stehen vor großen Problemen. Diese und weitere Figuren können Kinder in der Spenden-Anthologie zugunsten der Opfer der Hochwasserkatastrophe 2021 entdecken Wir schenken euch ein Lächeln am Morgen, ein Staunen gegen Mittag, ein Kichern am Abend und zauberhafte Träume für die Nacht. Wundervolle Geschichten zum Vorlesen und Selbstendecken sind im Band Kinder zu finden. Mit einem Erfahrungsbericht vom Hochwasser und folgenden Geschichten: Es braucht keinen Ritter, um zu helfen, Sabine Reifenstahl (Katja Eberhardt) Nachtmahr, Gabi Büttner (Katja Eberhardt) Der kleine Eisbär, Nova Cassini (Katja Eberhardt) Die Nörgelprinzessin, Dagmar Finger (Kristina Rothe) Elias und der schwarze Kater, Marlene Liebschenk (Katja Kessler) Leopolds Wunschzettel, Jörg Fuchs Alameda (Steffen Roessler) Der Streitsüchtige, Anja Zachrau (Convin Splettsen) Der erste Regenbogen, Angelika Dyllong (Sabine König) Die zwei Schwestern, Angelika Dyllong (Sabine König) Der kleine Drache, Angelika Dyllong (Désirée Singson) Die Insel der Trolle, Angelika Dyllong (Désirée Singson) Die kleine Elfe, Angelika Dyllong (Sabrina Scherer) Der sprechende Hund Charly, Nadine Engel (Gabriele Jäschke) Ein Regen aus Licht, Katharina Gerlach (Désirée Singson) Die Töchter des Ozeans, Jeannine Molitor (Kristina Rothe) Das Zeltlager, Sam Winters (Marco Rosenberg)

Kinder

This is an original multi-voice dramatization of Edgar Allan Poe's masterpiece, "The Raven."  The story tells of a forlorn gentleman who is still mourning the loss of his one true love.  With a raging storm outside, he peers out into the ever-after.  Then, while becoming lost in a state of melancholy, he is visited by an ominous raven with a ghastly single-word vocabulary.  With sound effects, music, and multiple characters, follow the emotional spiral of this young man and experience a unique adaptation of this timeless tale in a way never heard before.  This edition also includes a historical introduction and a narrative of the life of Edgar Allan Poe.

Edgar Allan Poe's: The Raven

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first time. A collection of the greatest poetry from the Romantic period, the battlefield, and the Victorian era, read by some of the 20th century’s most renowned actors. Themes of war, love, nature, sexuality, and much more are played out in these timeless readings of poetry from the 19th and 20th century. Performed by Sir John Gielgud; Richard Burton; William Squire; Richard Marquand; Peggy Ashcroft; Margaretta Scott; Tony Church; Derek Godfrey; Patrick Garland; Gary Watson; Margaretta Scott; and Janette Richer; Gwen Watford; and David King. This collection includes poems from: • William Wordsworth • Samuel Taylor Coleridge • William Blake • Thomas Hardy • WB Yeats • Robert Browning • Lord Alfred Tennyson • Christina Rossetti • Lord Byron • Wilfred Owen • Siegfried Sassoon • Percy Bysshe Shelley • John Keats • Gerard Manley Hopkins • Dante Gabriel Rossetti • Ted Hughes

Argo Classics

The Ultimate Poetry Collection

Wie begegnet man der Verzweiflung eines Kindes? Kann man Liebe riechen? Sind Angst oder Eifersucht stärker als die Liebe? Ob in einer Silvesternacht, in New York oder am Strand beim Meeresrauschen, überall kann einem die Liebe begegnen. Manchmal kehrt sie nach Jahren zurück, manchmal überrumpelt sie einen wie ein Dieb in der Nacht, aber stets verändert sie das Leben unwiderruflich. Wir schenken euch anregende Gedanken am Morgen, ein Seufzen gegen Mittag, einen Funken Hoffnung am Abend und sehnsuchtsvolle Träume für die Nacht. Beglückende Geschichten und Gedichte mit Herz sind im Band Liebe zu finden. Mit einem Erfahrungsbericht vom Hochwasser und folgenden Geschichten: Ein elektrisierendes erstes Date, Amelie Aurelia Flor (Sabrina Scherer) Wild und frei mit dir, Amelie Aurelia Flor (Sabrina Scherer) Eine schöne Geschichte, Martine Lestrat (Nadine Manz) Elfchen, Martine Lestrat (Nadine Manz) Sterne fallen nicht vom Himmel, Angelina Lagodny (Marlen Ulonska) Italiener küssen besser, Bettina Haidt (Désirée Singson) Am Weidezaun, Bettina Barkhoven (Johannes Quester) Die Magie des Herzens, Diana Bush (Lana Ghafoor) Geloof, Jenni Cazzola (Sylvia Ritter) Zartbitter, Lucy van Geldern (Barbara Pehlke) Begegnungen, Marina Ocean (Lana Ghafoor) Wo ist Doris?, Maya Pinsel (Convin Splettsen) Bassline – Leslie und Anthony, Sarah Fender (Steffy Spellner) Verstummt, Nikki Reva (Carolin Streckmann) Katzenküsse, Teresa Kümmerle (Steffy Spellner) Neues Grün verbreitet Hoffnung, Sabine Reifenstahl (Claudia Heimann) Im Krieg und in der Liebe, Katharina Gerlach (Katharina Lienhard) Das weiße Fräulein von der Fautsburg, David Pawn (Christiana Sarash) Die unbekannte Tochter, Sandra Karin Foltin (Claudia Heimann) Silvesterfunken, Lana Fighter (Steffy Spellner) Meeresrauschen, Milena Bauer (Kristina Rothe) (K)ein Weg zurück, Katherine Still (Linda Sasse) Meermädchenliebe, Laszlo Hartmann (Ina Arnold) Fireman Blues, Sam Winters (Phillip DeWink)

Liebe

The sinking of the Titanic is a maritime disaster whose drama has stood the test of time. The personal stories that have come from the tragedy have spawned books, movies, plays, songs and, yes, even audio dramas. One of the lesser-known stories is that of the Navratils, a family caught in misfortune as the Titanic, while on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, hit an iceberg and sank in the North Atlantic. The Navratil children, Edmond and Michel, Jr., became known as the Titanic waifs, because none of their rescuers knew who they were. We invite you now to join us as we tell the tale of The Titanic Waif, a story of love, mystery, heartbreak, and sacrifice.

The Titanic Waif

England 1201 in the reign of King John. Nottingham and the shire are caught in the grip of famine - the rains have come and the crops have failed. Starvation and death have taken hold. Worse still, war with France looms and Phillips attempts to save the people have attracted the attention of old enemies - enemies who are intent on exacting a high price for previous losses. Forced to confront the truth of the situation, Phillip ventures into the one place where he may find the help he needs - Sherwood Forest. Phillip will face his enemies in a fight that will cost him that which is closest to his heart.

Hood

Hood: Warriors' Harvest

England 1202 in the reign of King John, and the monarch has plans for both the Sheriff of Nottingham, Phillip De Nicholay, and the man they call Robin Hood. Phillip has no choice but obey and with the power to grant a pardon and freedom to the legendary outlaw, he must embark on a mission that will see him work with outlaws for the freedom of the Queen of England. In Normandy confrontation awaits as well as the truth of a complex relationship that is laid bare for all to see, but this is a truth will lead to a path of destruction and that will see a legend re-born…

Hood: King's Command

1201 and as King John sits upon the English throne, the lord high Sheriff of Nottingham, Phillip De Nicholay, is looking at his life in ruins…The Nottingham treasury is empty, a year’s taxes gone and all because of his misplaced trust. Worse still is that his hopes of marrying the Lady Marion have also vanished. If Phillip is to stand any chance of following his heart, he needs to get the money back… But how… Salvation comes from an unusual source and Phillip begins a dangerous quest into the clutches of Sherwood Forest and its notorious outlaw dwellers to enlist their help. This is a journey that will see Phillip confront danger from other outlaws as well as within his closest circle of friends. It will ultimately see Phillip embark on an adventure that will be the making of a legend… The making of the man they will come to call Robin Hood.

Hood: Noble Secrets

Thirty years since the dramatic and shocking finale of the original series, we follow Kerr Avon back to the events which made him the man he was. The University of Oxford, 2230, and the campus is a hotbed of student protest as Roj Blake’s Freedom Party seeks to sweep away a century of corrupt rule. Kerr Avon (Colin Salmon), a young man from the frontier, brilliant, ambitious and naïve, has arrived to make his mark on the future. Working with Professor Ensor (Geoffrey Palmer), the Federation’s eminent cyberneticist, Avon has no intention of getting involved in politics; he may be naïve but he isn’t stupid. But when he meets activist Anna Grant (Keeley Hawes) all bets are off…

Blake’s 7: The Early Years

Blake's 7: Avon - Eye of the Machine

Jan Chappell's return to the role of Cally 30 years after the original series further enhances the appeal of what is already a highly successful audio range.  Blake's 7: The Early years is a series of brand new audio adventures, appealing to sci-fi fans, drama lovers and of course followers of the original TV series.  Praised for its production values, excellent casting and of course intriguing storylines, this latest instalment offers great value and high levels of enjoyment!  Twins are special; Auronar clone twins doubly so. They’re grown that way. Pilot Skate Cally and Operative Merrin Cally are a Flight Team on the Auronar cruiser Flag of Hope. They’ve been in each other’s heads, living each other’s lives, the same feelings, differences, orders and taste buds, since they were first poured out of a vat. But after High Command sends Skate on a one-way mission investigating Federation incursions in the Dancer Cluster, Merrin faces a bleak new future on her own, uncovering the dark half of the sister she thought she knew.

Blake's 7: Cally - Flag and Flame

England 1201 in the reign of King John and someone is looking for the truth about Robin Hood… Scribe Alan-a-Dale ventures into Sherwood Forest. As a storyteller he knows one man’s laments are another’s inspiration. Caught in a storm he finds Little John and Will Scarlet in their shelter. Seeking refuge he joins them and finds that John is eager to tell a tale, just not the one that Alan was bargaining for… Entertaining in the Great Hall of Nottingham castle, Alan-a-Dale and his songs and stories bring warmth to a cold castle night. Stories of passion and adventure that give the Lord High Sheriff, Phillip De Nicholay, cause to reflect… And share a secret with Alan…

Hood: The Scribe of Sherwood

The right hand of Supreme Commander Servalan, Travis (Craig Kelly) is the relentless security officer dedicated to hunting down the dissident Roj Blake; but what choices made him the man he became? London, 2230. On the eve of a tense election that will send shockwaves throughout the Federation, Major Stefan Travis finds his liberty unexpectedly cancelled and a new assignment thrust upon him. A key political opponent of the government, Carl Varon (Peter Guinness), has been arrested, accused of hate crimes and incitement to violence, but a trail of murder and conspiracy leads Travis to doubt the truth presented to him. When the deadly threat of a terrorist atrocity looms, how far will he go to prevent the deaths of millions of people?

Blake's 7: Travis - Point of No Return

In the third century of the second calendar, the galactic Federation, once a beacon of democracy and peace, has become a corrupt tyranny. Freedom and Justice are things of the past. Roj Blake stood up for the ordinary people. When the establishment tried intimidation, he laughed in their faces; when they tried to crush him, he fought back. They tried to brainwash him into obedience, but he broke their conditioning. Finally they framed him for crimes he didn't commit and sentenced him to permanent exile on the notorious prison planet of Cygnus Alpha. The Federation thinks it has seen the last of Roj Blake... The Federation will wish it had.

Blake’s 7: The Audio Adventures

Blake's 7: Rebel

Jenna Stannis (Carrie Dobro) is a convicted smuggler when she runs into the dissident Roj Blake. She’s a spacer, too – hardly set foot on a planet. Which is why sending her for life on Cygnus Alpha is such an appalling verdict. How did it go so wrong?  Blake's 7: The Early years is a series of brand new audio adventures, appealing to sci-fi fans, drama lovers and of course followers of the original TV series.  Praised for its production values, excellent casting and of course intriguing storylines, this latest instalment offers great value and high levels of enjoyment!  Jenna Stannis has grown up as a spacer, where the normal rules don't apply. No school, no police, no public imperatives – that's still all to come. But the situation on Earth is changing and the effects are slowly being felt throughout the Vega system. It's going to mean trouble for a brash boy called Veldan – who Jenna doesn't fancy at all.  Soon Jenna and Veldan are competing in the Dust Run – racing shuttles through an asteroid field without using computers, making the complex calculations in their heads. It’s dangerous, fool-hardy and really good fun. But they’re playing for the highest of stakes...

Blake's 7: Jenna - The Dust Run

Jan Chappell's return to the role of Cally 30 years after the original series further enhances the appeal of what is already a highly successful audio range.  Blake's 7: The Early years is a series of brand new audio adventures, appealing to sci-fi fans, drama lovers and of course followers of the original TV series.  Praised for its production values, excellent casting and of course intriguing storylines, this latest instalment offers great value and high levels of enjoyment!  On Auron, every clone lives in a world buoyed by the constant murmur of telepathic support, gossip and opinions. When Ariane Cally’s plane crashes in the middle of a wilderness park she finds herself cut off not only from rescue, but the voices that have sustained her all her life. Her only hope is the mysterious Aunty, the single voice she can still hear, a woman who claims to have been the second Cally ever to be born on Auron. From Aunty she will learn the true and secret history of her people, but only if the wilderness doesn’t kill her first.

Blake's 7: Cally - Blood and Earth

Earth. 2230 AD. A time of social and political turmoil... Olag Gan wants to marry the woman of his dreams. Vila Restal wants to steal anything that isn’t nailed down. When they form a partnership, a perfect combination of strength and skill, it seems that nothing stands between them and the easy life. But fate hates to give a sucker an even break, and the course of true love never did run smooth. Michael Keating reprises his most popular role as the cowardly thief, Vila Restal - the only character to appear in all 52 episodes of the original series! The new audio incarnation of Olag Gan is played by Owen Aaronovitch. Blake's 7: The Early Years is a prequel series of stories exploring the origins of key Blake's 7 characters prior to them meeting rebel leader, Roj Blake. The first of these prequel stories – When Vila met Gan – has been written by lead writer, Ben Aaronovitch (Doctor Who, Jupiter Moon) and explores the history and enduring friendship between Gan and Vila, two of the most unlikely rebels to take up arms against the Federation.

Blake's 7: When Vila Met Gan

Before Blake; before the Seven; before the rebellion began...  The Liberator – a mysterious alien starship controlled by a synthetic intelligence known only as Zen. A derelict rescued from the brink of destruction by Roj Blake and his band of dissidents, the ship is their weapon in the war against the corrupt Federation, its origin unknown – until now.  What terrible catastrophe left the Liberator drifting and shattered? What drove the ship’s computer to murder its original crew? What dark secrets lie at the heart of this alien machine?  For one woman, a pilot in the service of the all-powerful System, these questions will be answered in a desperate search for her own identity... a search that can only end in betrayal and death.

Blake's 7: Zen - Escape Velocity

A Christmas Carol is Charles Dickens's classic tale of the redemption of Ebenezer Scrooge. In this all-new full-cast dramatization, we re-live the iconic story where the mean old businessman is visited by the spirits of Christmases past, present and future. With a cast of eleven actors performing the well-known roles of everyone from Jacob Marley to Tiny Tim, this fresh production breathes new life into a much-loved seasonal favourite.

A Christmas Carol

Jenna Stannis (Carrie Dobro) is a convicted smuggler when she runs into the dissident Roj Blake. She’s a spacer, too – hardly set foot on a planet. Which is why sending her for life on Cygnus Alpha is such an appalling verdict. How did it go so wrong?  Blake's 7: The Early years is a series of brand new audio adventures, appealing to sci-fi fans, drama lovers and of course followers of the original TV series.  Praised for its production values, excellent casting and of course intriguing storylines, this latest instalment offers great value and high levels of enjoyment!  The election is going to change everything. A man called Roj Blake promises the voters new hope, an end to years of corruption. There are those who can’t let him be heard. But Jenna Stannis is determined to get his message out to the stars.  It’s been years since the Dust Run and Jenna’s a changed woman. She’s left the Vega system far behind, using her excellent piloting skills to carve out a life as a smuggler. Blake’s message could earn her a fortune.

Blake's 7: Jenna - The Trial

Roj Blake is on the run... He has a ship, but the ship has plans of its own. He has a crew, but who are his friends and who are his enemies? Blake thought space meant freedom, but space is cold, cruel and steeped in blood. The power of the federation reaches further and deeper then Blake dared imagine... Freedom is nowhere to be found.

Blake's 7: Traitor

For those who value the timeless KJV translation, this new audio recording of the complete Bible offers a rich listening experience. Featuring top voice talent enhanced by original music and sound effects, this audio Bible brings the King James Version to life. World-class narration, a fully orchestrated background, and colorful character renderings engage the ears, the imagination, and the heart. It's ideal for drive time, exercising, or general listening.

Dramatized Audio Bible - King James Version, KJV: Complete Bible

God does not suggest, he commands that we do justice. Social justice is not optional for the Christian. All injustice affects others, so talking about justice that isn't social is like talking about water that isn't wet or a square with no right angles. But the Bible's call to seek justice is not a call to superficial, kneejerk activism. We are not merely commanded to execute justice, but to "truly execute justice." The God who commands us to seek justice is the same God who commands us to "test everything" and "hold fast to what is good." Drawing from a diverse range of theologians, sociologists, artists, and activists, Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth, by Thaddeus Williams, makes the case that we must be discerning if we are to "truly execute justice" as Scripture commands. Not everything called "social justice" today is compatible with a biblical vision of a better world. The Bible offers hopeful and distinctive answers to deep questions of worship, community, salvation, and knowledge that ought to mark a uniquely Christian pursuit of justice. Topics addressed include: RacismSexualitySocialismCulture WarAbortionTribalismCritical TheoryIdentity PoliticsConfronting Injustice without Compromising Truth also brings in unique voices to talk about their experiences with these various social justice issues, including: Michelle-Lee BarnwallSuresh BudhaprithiEddie ByunFreddie CardozaBecket CookBella DanusiarMonique DusonOjo OkeyeEdwin RamirezSamuel SeyNeil ShenviWalt SobchakIn Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth, Thaddeus Williams transcends our religious and political tribalism and challenges readers to discover what the Bible and the example of Jesus have to teach us about justice. He presents a compelling vision of justice for all God's image-bearers that offers hopeful answers to life's biggest questions. Discussion questions and accompanying reference material are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth

For those who value the timeless KJV translation, this new audio recording of the New Testament offers a rich listening experience. Featuring top voice talent enhanced by original music and sound effects, this audio Bible brings the King James Version to life. World-class narration, a fully orchestrated background, and colorful character renderings engage the ears, the imagination, and the heart. It's ideal for drive time, exercising, or general listening.

Dramatized Audio Bible - King James Version, KJV: New Testament

Enjoy the books of the Prophets from this faithful rendering of the New King James Version (NKJV) Bible in compelling, dramatic audio theater format with world-class audio production. With an original music score by composer Stefano Mainetti (Abba Pater), feature-film quality sound effects, and compelling narration by Michael York and the work of over 500 actors, the The Word of Promise Audio Bible will immerse listeners in the dramatic reality of the scriptures as never before. Each beloved book of the Bible comes to life with outstanding performances by Jim Caviezel as Jesus, Richard Dreyfuss as Moses, Gary Sinise as David, Jason Alexander as Joseph, Marisa Tomei as Mary Magdalene, Stacy Keach as Paul, Louis Gossett, Jr. as John, Jon Voight as Abraham, Marcia Gay Harden as Esther, Joan Allen as Deborah, Max von Sydow as Noah, and Malcolm McDowell as Solomon.

Word of Promise Audio Bible - New King James Version, NKJV: The Prophets

For those who value the timeless KJV translation, this new audio recording offers a rich listening experience. Featuring top voice talent enhanced by original music and sound effects, the KJV Complete Bible Dramatized Audio brings the King James Version to life. World-class narration, a fully orchestrated background, and colorful character renderings engage the ears, the imagination, and the heart. Ideal for drive time, exercising, or general listening. The KJV Audio Bible is more than a Bible you listen to. It’s an experience that helps you enter into God’s Word so God’s Word can enter into you.

Dramatized Audio Bible - King James Version, KJV: Psalms and Proverbs

The most profound and important speeches ever delivered are here collected in this anthology, featuring some of the most influential figures in world history. From ancient times to the American Revolution, from the days before slaves had been emancipated (or women had the vote) to as recently as this past century, Fort Raphael Publishing has gathered some of the most important and iconic speeches ever delivered and presents them here - with a biographical background for each speaker - in this complete collection. This unique treasury of orations features all of the speeches from Volume One to Six of this series, which are also available in audiobook form, each speech performed by the finest actors in America and each featuring immersive sound - including music and sound effects - to make the listener feel as if they were present when these speeches were first delivered. This collection of powerful and moving speeches pays tribute to these great orators and to the words they used to inspire millions. The narrators for this volume are Kevin Theis, Mike Nussbaum, Darren Stephens, Ronald Keaton, Barbara Robertson, Rosney Mauger, Diane Sintich, Will Chris, Siiri Scott, Paul Stroili, Sara Nichols, Brad Armacost, Ajay Naidu, Ted Koch, Nick Sandys, Lia Mortensen, Linda Kimbrough, Kelly Silva O'Rourke, Amir Abdullah, Casaundra Freeman, Allison Black, Jean Moran, Will Clinger, Devereau Chumrau, Charles Constant, Christopher W. Walsh, Joseph Wycoff, Marssie Mencotti, Joe Lauck, Robert Koon, Laurence Theis, Leo Henry, Chris Tiffany, Rochelle Young, Leandro Cano, AK Murtada, Ben Werling, and Tim Lee. This is the final volume in this series.

History's Greatest Speeches - The Complete Collection

An eight-part comedy serial set in a provincial university with a most unusual English department Against his better judgement, Andrew Patterson accepts a job as a lecturer in English literature at a remote Northern redbrick university. His departmental colleagues are an eccentric bunch: doddery Head of English Professor Misty, who looks like he went to school with Little Dorrit; Amy Spade, who's suffering from an identity crisis and given to sending anonymous letters, and man-eating Melissa Murgatroyd, the honeypot of the Senior Common Room. Fortunately, Patterson has old friend and fellow lecturer Victor to show him the ropes - but even so, his first day does not go well. University life continues to throw up bewildering challenges, from tracking down Misty's lawnmower to surviving his inaugural lecture, writing a soft porn novel and dealing with the demands (both erotic and otherwise) of his students. Meanwhile, his wife Jane is becoming worryingly keen on their nerdy neighbour Cuthbertson, and the English department is in crisis... Can Patterson salvage his marriage and make it through term without getting fired? Written by acclaimed authors Malcolm Bradbury and Christopher Bigsby, both former university lecturers, this lively campus comedy was the first sitcom to be broadcast on BBC Radio 3. Australian Lewis Fiander stars as the hapless Patterson, with John Barron as the Vice-Chancellor, Richard Vernon as Professor Misty and Maureen Lipman as Melissa. Production credits Written by Malcolm Bradbury and Christopher Bigsby Produced by Geoffrey Perkins Theme music: 'Jester's Jig' by Gordon Giltrap Cast Patterson - Lewis Fiander Vice-Chancellor - John Barron Professor Misty - Richard Vernon Jane - Judy Parfitt Melissa - Maureen Lipman Cuthbertson - Richard O'Callaghan Victor - Hugh Thomas Amy Spade/Cleaner - Maggie Steed Probity - Jack May Mary/Lady Professor/Mrs Jackson/Mrs Misty/Verity - Frances Jeater Mrs Vice-Chancellor - Irene Prador Sandra - Liza Hayden Bannerji - Tariq Yunus Jake - Philip Davis Valerie Candle - Leueen Willoughby Inspector Firestone - David Tate Ancient boy - Patrick Barr Hotel manager - Rowland Davies Landlady - Patricia Hayes First broadcast BBC Radio 3, 19 February-9 April 1981 ©2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Patterson

Twenty-four sensational docu-dramas based on real-life historical murder cases, presented by Nick Ross In these four series, Nick Ross introduces two dozen true tales of murder from days gone by - complete with gory details. As he recounts infamous crimes from the 1900s to the 1960s, he transports us to a time when police cars had bells, and the men from the Yard wore Trilby hats. Back then, the new science of forensics was developing fast, and an expert witness could use medical evidence to identify a murderer - and convince the jury to send them to the gallows. But with a celebrated advocate like Norman Birkett representing them, the accused still had a chance - even if their prospects looked slim. Included here are three of Birkett's most famous appearances for the defence: the dramatic trial of Dr Buck Ruxton, accused of murdering and dismembering his wife and maid; the 'body in the trunk' murder, which saw Tony Mancini facing the death penalty; and the case of Edward Chaplin, accused of shooting his mistress's husband. We also hear cases where forensic evidence was key, many of them involving renowned pathologists Keith Simpson and Bernard Spilsbury. A bloodstained handkerchief, a bloody thumbprint, a yellow string bag, a distinctive army knife and a body infested with maggots all provide crucial information, and prove instrumental in trapping killers who would otherwise have got away scot-free. From flypapers laced with arsenic to wives found dead in the bath, a corpse in a burned-out car and the mysterious death of the King of Siam, these shocking stories of unnatural death will fascinate all aficionados of true crime. Narrated by Nick Ross Series 1: Written by John Scotney, produced by Produced by Mark Savage and Tim Suter Series 2: Written by Rib Davis and Frederick Bradnum; produced by Fiona McLean, Matt Thompson and Tessa Watt Series 3: Written by Rib Davis; produced by Fiona McLean and Hilary McLennan Series 4: Written by Rib Davis; produced by Fiona McLean and Matt Thompson Episode guide: Series 1: 1: The Surgeon's Knife 2: Cabin 126 3: The Major, the Scone and the Dandelions 4: The Body in the Trunk 5: Sheer Plod 6: The New Year Nightmare Series 2: 7: The Wheels of Justice 8: Bullets and Ballistics 9: The Perfect Murder 10: The Bloodstained Handkerchief 11: Murder on the Farm 12: The Bloody Thumbprint Series 3: 13: The Fingerless Strangler 14: The Body in the Chalkpit 15: Hitchike to Murder 16: The Wigwam Murders 17: Death of the Lord of Life 18: The Use of Maggots Series 4: 19: Of Fly Papers & Death 20: Admissable Evidence 21: Somebody's Having a Bonfire 22: Of Bullets & Life Preservers 23: A Matter of Timing 24: To the Hangman ©2020 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2020 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Murder Most Foul: The Complete Series 1-4

All three series of the BBC radio sitcom about a fraudster dad on parole - plus pilot episode The Beginning 'Well crafted, well acted, with the requisite level of nuttiness' - Miranda Sawyer, The Observer Ex-con Bob has done his time. After five years at Her Majesty's pleasure, he's been released on licence with an ankle tag registered to his estranged son's address. Uptight Gruff isn't too happy about it - he's just become a father himself, and the last thing he needs is his delinquent dad back in his life. But Bob turns on the charm, persuading sympathetic daughter-in-law Alice that his heart's in the right place, and manages to inveigle his way into moving in. These three series find him getting back on the dating scene, landing a job as a bingo caller, catching up with an old acquaintance from C Wing and reconnecting with a long-lost family member. Meanwhile, Gruff is delighted when he's commissioned to write an article about smoothies, Alice bonds with Bob over ape-based reality show Monkey World, Gruff and Alice decide to get daughter Carys baptised and Alice's mum has a new boyfriend - but Bob is suspicious. Can he use his expert knowledge of the Falklands War to prove that Jeffrey's a conman? Scripted by acclaimed comedy writers Gareth Gwynn and Benjamin Partridge, this quirky, warm-hearted sitcom stars Steve Speirs as Bob, with Elis James as Gruff and Katy Wix and Margaret Cabourn-Smith as Alice. Among the guest stars are Morwenna Banks, Neil Pearson, Felicity Montagu and Ben Willbond. Please note: content has been updated as of January 2021 Credits Published by Penguin Random House Ltd Licensed by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd Production credits Written by Gareth Gwynn and Benjamin Partridge Produced by Victoria Lloyd (Pilot and Series 1 & 2) and Adnan Ahmed (Series 3) Sound Designer: David Thomas Production Co-Ordinator: Gwyn Davies A BBC Studios Production First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 18 November 2015 ('The Beginning'), 30 August-13 September 2017 (Series 1), 31 October-21 November 2018 (Series 2), 28 May-2 July 2020 (Series 3) Cast Gruff - Elis James Alice - Katy Wix/Margaret Cabourn-Smith Bob - Steve Speirs Linda/Mariella - Gemma Whelan David/Terry - Oliver Maltman Pam - Vivienne Acheampong/Anna Brophy Leon Chris/Trevor/Monkey World announcer - Jason Forbes Ruth/Ruby - Shola Adewusi Margaret/Ena - Morwenna Banks Keith/Father Mike/Anthony - Mike Wozniak Richard Flint - Neil Pearson Tabitha/Receptionist - Adelayo Adedayo Hakan/Canteen Guy - Naz Osmanoglu Lauren - Ruth Bratt Nappy advert v/o - Anna Leong Brophy Jeffrey - Simon Greenall Elaine - Felicity Montagu Graham- Ben Willbond Cash and Carry Worker/Sara- Vivienne Acheampong Rashid - Phaldut Sharma Harry - Owen Money Anna - Sally Tatum Nicholas - Tom Crowley Joanna - Emily Lloyd-Saini Zara - Chiara Goldsmith Simon - Jordan Brookes Bailiff - Sanjeev Kohli Darren - Kevin Eldon Cashier - Emma Sidi Rich - Jon Pointing Megan - Gabby Best Ian - Marek Larwood Monica - Amy Gledhill Quentin - Robert Bathurst Roz - Julia Deakin Shirley - Gbemisola Ikumelo Barbara - Ruth Madoc Derek - Joseph Marcell

Ankle Tag: Series 1-3

Sisters Alison and Maud are joint landladies of the Abbeyfield Guest House, dispensing hospitality to a variety of demanding clients while also looking after their irascible, bedridden father downstairs in the granny flat. Dreamy ornithologist Alison has just moved back from Bloomsbury, while Maud ran a 3000-acre farm in Africa - but neither sibling is really up to the task of managing a B&B, and chaos generally ensues. In these two series, Alison has the hots for their accountant, Bernard - and is the reluctant object of a courtship display from a fellow bird-fancier; Maud comes up trumps in the middle of the night (but what will the guests make of what's in the saucepan?) and handyman Mr Mullet and the Bishop of Norwich get a little too close for comfort over tea. Meanwhile, the landladies' daddy complains about his new orthopaedic mattress, battles with hallucinogenic fungus and chips and prepares for his 85th birthday party - but what form will the celebrations take? Sue Limb's sitcom stars Denise Coffey as Alison and Miriam Margolyes as Maud, with Joss Ackland as Father and Geoffrey Whitehead as Bernard. Written by Sue Limb Produced by Jonathan James-Moore Starring Denise Coffey as Alison and Miriam Margolyes as Maud Cast Father - Joss Ackland Mr Mullett/Brian - Chris Emmett Bernard/Mr Ducket - Geoffrey Whitehead Marina - Phyllida Nash Leslie - Nickolas Grace Mrs Ducket - Judy Flynn The Bishop of Norwich - Nicholas Le Provost Jane - Jane Sellars First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 13 December 2002-17 January 2003 (Series 1), 15 March-19 April 2004 (Series 2)

Alison and Maud: The Complete Series 1 and 2

Desmond Barrit stars as Horace Rumpole in this full-cast, feature-length radio drama Rumpole has no special objection to Christmas - except that with the Old Bailey closed, he has no opportunity to exercise his skills in court. But over the course of one unusual holiday, he nonetheless manages to triumph in two very different cases... Dragooned into spending Christmas in Norfolk, at the home of one of Hilda's old schoolfriends, Rumpole is feeling less than festive. Chilly Coldsands Rectory does not offer much in the way of enjoyment - but a trip to the local church and a surprise encounter with an old acquaintance leads to a God-given opportunity to indulge in a little seasonal, charitable blackmail. A New Year outing to see Aladdin also provides more excitement than expected. The traditional British pantomime is one of Rumpole's favourite institutions, but he has a vague feeling that there's something odd about this particular production. A post-panto drink, some overheard remarks and a glance at the programme confirm his suspicions - and put him on the path to solving an audacious crime... Starring Desmond Barrit as Rumpole and Joanna David as Hilda, with Tim McInnerny as Donald Compton and Nigel Anthony as Fred Timson. Cast Horace Rumpole - Desmond Barrit Hilda Rumpole - Joanna David Rev Eric Longstaff - Oliver Ford Davies Donald Compton - Tim McInnerny Fred Timson - Nigel Anthony Phillida Erskine-Brown - Patience Tomlinson Judge Bullingham - Philip Voss Skimpy Simpson - Ioan Meredith Bonny Bernard - Bruce Alexander Detective Inspector Grimble - John Hartley Aladdin - Rebecca Lacey Denis Timson - Tom George Widow Twanky - Tilly Vosburgh Tristan - Lewis Reece Isolde - Lauren Bird Production credits Written by John Mortimer Directed by Marilyn Imrie Produced by Catherine Bailey Pantomime music written by Neil Brand A Catherine Bailey production for BBC Radio 4

Rumpole and the Old Familiar Faces

Welcome to Mel and Vicki's flat. You'll have to excuse the noise and the constant interruptions. What with those dirty Sloanes next door, the men's group meeting upstairs and the stay-at-home dads, we can hardly hear the phone ring - and it could well be Mel's agent offering her a role in something tasteful. Luckily Leslie, the show's resident announcer, is on hand to keep things moving and to introduce the variety aspect of the show: perhaps a tap dance, or Armed Forces sweetheart Edie Trinder, or maybe just one of the celebrity voices in Mel's head. This complete collection of the comedy sketch show includes a bonus 45-minute comedy play, 'Hudson and Pepperdine Save the Planet': a comedy disaster about climate change. Written and performed by Mel Hudson and Vicki Pepperdine With Dave Lamb, Martin Hyder, Jim North, Keith Wickham, Peter Serafinowicz, Felix Dexter and Lewis MacLeod Additional material by Martin Hyder, Jim North, Dave Lamb, Jessica Martin, Danny Robins, Richie Devlin and Dan Tetsell, Paul Kerensa and Rhodri Crooks Script editor: Graeme Garden Music by Richard Webb Produced by Helen Williams and Claire Jones (Series 1 and 2), Chris Neill (Series 3 and 4) and Katie Tyrrell (Hudson and Pepperdine Save the Planet)

The Hudson and Pepperdine Show: The Complete Series 1-4

Three full-cast BBC Radio productions of Shakespeare's most famous Roman plays Featuring all-star casts and introduced by Sir Richard Eyre, these three iconic productions of Shakespeare's dynamic Roman histories are full of political intrigue, passion and tragedy. Julius Caesar This updated version of Shakespeare's classic play is set in Italy in 1925. Julius Caesar, a new Roman dictator, has swept to power, and his way is clear to assume total control - unless a coup by Cassius and Brutus can alter the tide of history. Nicholas Farrell stars as Brutus and Gerard Murphy as Julius Caesar. Coriolanus When Rome's greatest hero, the warrior Coriolanus, divides the people and the patricians through his arrogance, he is driven into exile. Samuel West stars as Coriolanus, with Susannah York as Volumnia. Antony and Cleopatra Shakespeare's last great tragedy is an action epic set against the political backdrop of the Roman Empire and the centre of Egyptian culture, Alexandria. But at the heart of the play is the story of what happens when two people fall in love. Starring Frances Barber as Cleopatra and David Harewood as Mark Antony.

BBC Radio Shakespeare: A Collection of Three Roman Plays

Full-cast dramatisations and a reading of works by Iris Murdoch, plus a bonus interview with the author herself Booker Prize-winning author Iris Murdoch is renowned for her sublime fiction, exploring themes such as art, passion, morality and human freedom. Included in this collection are adaptations of two of her finest novels and a reading of her only published short story, as well as an edition of Writers Revealed in which Murdoch discusses her ideas and beliefs. The Sea, The Sea Charles Arrowby, celebrated actor, writer and director, has retired from his London world and come to the sea to become a hermit and draft his memoirs. But the past will not let him rest… This dramatisation of Murdoch’s most famous novel, which won the Booker Prize in 1978, stars John Wood as Charles and Joyce Redman as Hartley. A Severed Head When Martin Lynch-Gibbon's wife runs off with her analyst and his best friend, Palmer Anderson, the three characters attempt to behave in a civilised manner. But there is the matter of Martin's mistress and Palmer's sister to contend with – and undoubtedly the thin veneer of civilisation will crack… Iris Murdoch’s blackly comic satire on analysis and amorality stars Julian Rhind-Tutt, Victoria Hamilton and Matthew Marsh. Something Special Young Irishwoman Yvonne passionately believes that there is more to life than marriage to Sam, a respectable tailor's apprentice. But a night out in Dublin forces her to confront reality… Read by Catherine Cusack. Writers Revisited: Iris Murdoch Iris Murdoch talks about faith, religion and the creative process in conversation with Rosemary Hartill.

Iris Murdoch: The Sea, The Sea, A Severed Head & Something Special

All eight series of the comedy drama series set in a Donegal town in the 1950s and '60s 'Christopher Fitz-Simon's writing is a delicious mix of gentle and sharp' The Guardian Ireland in the fifties, and the days of mass tourism and indoor plumbing have not yet come to rural Co. Donegal. But in the small, sleepy town of Ballylenon, change is coming, and trouble is brewing. A power struggle is under way for control of the town, with two rival forces aligned against each other. Seeking to rule the roost are hotel owner and undertaker Phonsie Doherty and his allies, sisters Muriel and Vera McConkey. These two formidable ladies are in charge of the corner shop/Post Office and Telephone Exchange, and are known as the eyes and ears of Ballylenon - while the voice is provided by local newspaper The Vindicator. Between them, they seem to have the means of communication sewn up - but the opposing faction, led by primary teacher Vivienne Boal, the Reverend Samuel Hawthorne, and police officer Guard Gallagher, are determined to have their say. A supporter of cultural causes, such as music festivals and architectural conservation, Vivienne is bright, breezy and apparently straightforward - but she manages to achieve certain aims by devious means... The antagonism between the two camps is thinly veiled - and the causes for dissension range from a proposal to demolish the Georgian courthouse to build a car park, to arguments over a ramshackle cottage that may have belonged to the family of US President Herbert Hoover. But as the Sixties dawn, the town faces a threat that unites the whole community in moral outrage: the arrival of television... Christopher Fitz-Simon's playful yet cynical look at Irish village life stars TP McKenna, Gerard Murphy, Margaret D'Arcy and Stella McCusker. Production credits Written by Christopher Fitz-Simon Directed by Eoin O'Callaghan (Series 1-5,7,8) and Peter Kavanagh (Series 6) Music arranged and performed by Stephanie Hughes Pianist: Michael Harrison First broadcast BBC Radio 4: 8 June-13 July 1994 (Series 1), 18 July-8 August 1995 (Series 2), 4-25 June 1996 (Series 3), 3-24 December 1997 (Series 4), 15 June-20 July 1998 (Series 5), 18 June-23 July 1999 (Series 6), 25 November 2009-6 January 2010 (Series 7), 26 January-2 March 2011 (Series 8) Cast Phonsie Doherty - TP McKenna/Gerard Murphy Muriel McConkey - Margaret D'Arcy Vera McConkey - Stella McCusker Vivienne Boal/Mrs McFinney - Aine McCartney Guard Gallagher - John Hewitt/Frankie McCafferty Reverend Samuel Hawthorne - Gerard Murphy/Miche Doherty/Dermot Crowley RL Watson - Roma Tomelty O'Brollochain/Joe MacMonagle/Canon Friel- Kevin Flood Kevin 'Stumpy' Bonnar - Gerard McSorley Eithne Ni Phartalain/Primrose ffrench O'Dowd/Sister Gabriel - Marcella Riordan Aubrey Frawley - Dominic Letts/Matthew Addis/Chris McHallem Peg Sweeney - Anna Manahan/Marcella Riordan Post Office engineer - Robert Patterson Jonathan ffrench O'Dowd - Wesley Murphy Packy McGoldrick - Charlie Bonnar/Tim Loane Josie Doherty - Ciara McKeown/Cathy White/Ali White Mr Mawhinney - Harry Towb Father O'Flatley - John Guiney Bohunkus Smith - BJ Hogg Terry Black - Mark Lambert Consuela Dooley - Cathy Belton Daniel O'Searcaigh - James Greene Monsignor McFadden - Niall Cusack Polly Acton - Joanna Munro Eamonn Doyle - Patrick Fitzsymons Mr Boylan - Derek Bailey with Ruairi McAteer, Catriona O'Reilly, Danielle Costigan and Fabio Aprile

Ballylenon: The Complete Series 1-8

All 14 episodes of Amanda Murphy's sitcom about the will-they-won't-they romance between best friends Cassie and Pete Cassie's 30, single, and miserable. All her friends are getting married - even Ugly Paula (albeit to someone on a life sentence in a Kentucky prison) but nobody loves her. Except for Pete. And he's her best mate, so he doesn't count... or does he? Over the course of three series, we follow Cassie and Pete as they attempt to answer that critical question, and sort out their complicated feelings for each other. Joining a dating agency, they begin to suspect that they could be each other's perfect match - but it's only when they both start seeing other people that they realise how much they really mean to each other. Should they risk their lifelong friendship to take a chance on love? Just as Cassie's finally listening to her heart, Pete's new relationship gets serious - and when he's free and single, she's coupled up. Are they fated to remain just good friends, or can they overcome the obstacles in their way and find their happy-ever-after? Debra Stephenson (Spitting Image, Dead Ringers) stars as Cassie in this funny and relatable comedy drama, with Dave Lamb (Come Dine with Me) as Pete, and a stellar supporting cast including Brendon Burns, Shaun Dooley, Anne Reid, Mike Grady and Paula Wilcox. Production credits Written by Amanda Murphy Produced by Graham Frost and Dawn Ellis First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 5-26 September 2001 (Series 1), 23 October-27 November 2002 (Series 2), 17 September-22 October 2003 (Series 3) Cast Cassie - Debra Stephenson Pete - Dave Lamb Rebecca/Jenny - Mika Simmons PJ - Brendon Burns Dad (Bill) - Mike Grady Mum (Janet) - Anne Reid/Brigit Forsyth/Paula Wilcox Simon - Shaun Dooley Checkout Girl - Victoria Ashley Maddie - Julia Morris Freddie Farmer/Mr Alison/News Anchor/Mr Priestley - Stephen Critchlow Other parts played by members of the cast ©2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

A Whole 'Nother Story: Complete series 1-3

Mollie Sugden and Deryck Guyler star in this vintage 1970s sitcom about life in retirement William and Olive Wheeler are an old-fashioned couple, who call each other 'Mother' and 'Father', and are happy in their traditional roles as breadwinner and housewife respectively. But now William has retired after 40 years in the office, and is finding it hard to adjust to a life of leisure - while Olive is trying to get used to having him under her feet all day for the first time in their marriage. Over the course of the series, the couple struggle to settle into a new, post-retirement routine that will suit them both. William ponders the possibility of getting a little job, reluctantly signs up for his pension, and embarks on a spot of DIY; while Olive badgers William to buy a car, suggests a move to the seaside, and spends a day in bed, leaving her husband to attempt the housework. Can they find a way to co-exist at home together, without driving each other completely mad? Home to Roost was first broadcast in 1974 on Radio 4. Scripted by Woman's Hour veteran Anne Jones, it was the first radio comedy written by a woman since the Second World War, and was based on her own father-in-law's retirement. It stars Mollie Sugden (Are You Being Served?) as Olive and Deryck Guyler (The Men from the Ministry) as William, with a full cast including Norman Rossington, Ysanne Churchman and John Baddeley. NB: Contains dated language and attitudes Production credits Written by Anne Jones Produced by Richard Maddock, Peter Titheradge and Trafford Whitelock Home to Roost theme by Alex Welsh, played by Alex Welsh and his Band Cast Mr Wheeler - Deryck Guyler Mrs Wheeler - Mollie Sugden Jack Bailey/TV repairman - Norman Rossington Angela - Ysanne Churchman Neville/Harold/TV repairman - John Baddeley Pat/Kath - Patricia Greene Mrs Cox/Mrs Shipley/Agnes Carmichael/Posh lady - Linda Polan Mr. Carmichael - Ronald Herdman Bob - Graham Weston Mrs Shipley - Joyce Latham © 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (p) 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Home to Roost

An engrossing, expansive historical fantasy drama, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt Tumanbay: the wealthiest city on earth. The beating heart of a vast empire. A city of dreams, where those who once arrived as slaves now hold power, and merchants, artists and warriors live side-by-side in peace. But this magnificent city is under threat. A rebellion in a far-off province, led by 'Queen' Maya, is gathering strength - and a mysterious force is devouring the empire from within. Gregor, a merciless spymaster and Master of the Palace Guard, is charged by Sultan Al-Ghuri to crush the insurgence, as his brother General Qulan is dispatched to quell the provincial insurrection. But as well as rooting out traitors, Gregor must contend with his arch-rival, the cunning Grand Vizier, Cadali. Meanwhile, Heaven, the 14-year-old daughter of slave merchant Ibn, is adrift at sea, captive to an escaped slave on whom she depends for her survival. Madu, the Sultan's spoilt nephew, also has to grow up quickly as he swaps palace life for the army... As the wheel of fate turns, Tumanbay's fortunes suffer a terrible reversal. Beset by plague, assassins, invasion, occupation and revolution, the once-great city is riven by political intrigue and power struggles. As rulers are toppled and tyrants fall, who will survive and thrive - and who will die? A Game of Thrones-style epic with the sweep of The Arabian Nights, this compelling story of love, revenge, betrayal and deception won the Best Audio Serial Gold Award at the New York Radio Festival. Among the impressive ensemble cast are Rufus Wright, Olivia Popica, Matthew Marsh, Alexander Siddig, John Sessions, Hiran Abeysekera, Aiysha Hart, Anton Lesser, Tara Fitzgerald, Enzo Cilenti and Rob Jarvis. Production credits Created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker and inspired by the Mamluk slave rulers of Egypt Written by John Scott Dryden, Mike Walker and Mac Rogers Directed by John Scott Dryden Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden Original music by Sacha Puttnam Additional music by Jon Ouin Sound Design: Steve Bond, Jon Ouin and Eloise Whitmore Sound Recording by Joe Richardson and Laurence Farr Sound Edited by James Morgan and Andrea Gomez Editors: Ania Przygoda and James Morgan A Goldhawk Production for BBC Radio 4 © 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (p) 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Tumanbay: The Complete Series 1-4

All eleven episodes of the detective serial set & recorded in Mumbai Inspector Alia Khan is a tough, determined female cop struggling to make her mark in a male-dominated world. As she fights to uncover crime and corruption, she must also battle the endemic sexism of the police force, and the patronising, chauvinist attitudes of her boss and colleagues - as well as dealing with her own personal demons. In Series 1, landed with a new partner, she investigates a rescued baby, a missing husband, a child prostitution ring and strange goings-on at a psychiatric hospital. When a glamour model is found dead in a five-star hotel, she sets out on the trail of Bollywood's leading heart-throb, and uncovers murder, political scandal - and the truth about her policeman father's death. In Series 2, the disgraced police inspector has just been released from jail. Seeking a life of obscurity, she gets a job as a receptionist in a run-down Mumbai hotel. But when a serial killer starts operating on the rooftop, Alia is called in. Paired up with incompetent Inspector Ratna Shinde, she soon realises that the murderer is trying to communicate with her through the victims themselves... Series 3 finds Alia going undercover after suspicions are raised about a young woman's death. When Nyla Ansari is found in a bathtub in her parents' home, a bottle of pills beside her, it looks like suicide. Then a video is discovered, made by Nyla a year before. In it, she claims her father, a wealthy Indian businessman, was going to kill her. Posing as a newly married couple, Alia and her male colleague Junaid Qureshi move into the flat next door. Their mission: befriend Nyla's family, friends and servants, and find out the truth... Written by Ayeesha Menon, these fast-paced crime thrillers, recorded on location in India, star Prerna Chawal as Alia, with Anand Tiwari, Rajit Kapur, Shivani Tanksale, Tavish Bhattacharya, Rohit Malkani and Radhika Mital. Production credits Written by Ayeesha Menon Script Editors: Mike Walker and Phillip Shelley Produced by Nadir Khan Directed, recorded and edited by John Dryden Assistant Producer/Production Manager: Toral Shah Production Assistant: Vivek Madan Editing Assistants: Andrew Lewis, Aditya Khanna and Varrunn Bangera Music: Sacha Putnam Sound Recordists: Hitesh Chaurasia and Ayush Ahuja Sound Design: Steve Bond A Goldhawk Production for BBC Radio 4 Cast Alia - Prerna Chawla Nakul - Anand Tiwari Inspector Desai/Parvez - Rajit Kapur Mrs Gomes - Radhika Mittal Popo - Rohit Malkani Alia's father - Zafar Karachiwala Vikram Naresh - Darius Shroff Commissioner Kripalani - Jayant Kripalani Ratna - Shivani Tanksale Jamal - Kenny Desai Yamraj - Abhay Mahajan Meenakshi - Ratnabali Bhattacharjee Faisal - Prashant Prakash Bala - Prabal Panjabi Hotel Manager - Joy Sengupta Principal Pandey - Sohrab Ardeshir Inspector Siddiqui - Adhir Bhat Home Minister - Satchit Puranik Dhruv - Neil Bhoopalam Shaina Patel - Preetika Chawla Junaid - Tavish Bhattacharya Shahnaz - Shernaz Patel Jaz - Sukant Goel Roopkala - Lovleen Mishra Bhupinder - Aseem Hattangady Patel - Jaimini Pathak Roopkala's son - Ajitesh Gupta Dr. Rao - Sohrab Ardeshir Dr. Rameshwari - Anahita Uberoi Sam/Inspector Kaur/Ensemble - Vivek Madan Pander/Bartender/Ensemble - Nadir Khan Nyla/Adele/Ensemble - Abir Abrar Poona/Ensemble - Kamakshi Rai Boy - Dhruv Hemdev With Karan Pandit, Faezeh Jalali, Devika Shahani-Punjabi, Ayeesha Menon, Ankur Vikal First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 9-14 September 2013 (Series 1), 18-19 August 2015 (Series 2), 11-13 September 2019 ©2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Undercover Mumbai

A collection of BBC Radio dramatisations of Elizabeth Gaskell's well loved novels - plus bonus material Elizabeth Gaskell was one of Victorian England's pre-eminent female novelists. Admired by Charles Dickens, who described her as his 'dear Scheherazade', she mingled storytelling and social realism to superb effect in her highly acclaimed fiction. This comprehensive collection comprises dramas and readings of her finest works and some lesser-known pieces. Among the adaptations are her final, unfinished novel Wives and Daughters, her debut novel Mary Barton and her only historical novel, Sylvia's Lovers; as well as the 1851 novella Mr Harrison's Confession (a prequel to Cranford), and her great novel of industrialisation, female independence and identity, North and South. All feature star casts including Emerald O'Hanrahan, Sue Johnston, Jodie Comer, Emily Mortimer, Rod Hudd, David Threlfall, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Also included are readings of Mrs Gaskell's chilling supernatural tale 'The Old Nurse's Story', her much-loved novel of life in a small town and its female inhabitants, Cranford, and her festive short story 'Christmas Storms and Sunshine'. Based on true events, Stephen Wakelam's detective drama Death at the Bed End, starring Kenneth Cranham, explores the controversy surrounding Elizabeth Gaskell's biography of Charlotte Brontë and the libel threat that followed its publication also included is Mrs Gaskell: Portrait of a Victorian Novelist by Barry Campbell, which is inspired by the author's letters. And in Great Lives: Elizabeth Gaskell, historian Amanda Vickery and biographer Jenny Uglow discuss Mrs Gaskell's life, work and achievements with presenter Francine Stock. Credits Written by Elizabeth Gaskell Written by Stephen Wakelam Mary Barton Dramatised by Lavinia Murray. Produced and directed by Claire Grove and Tracey Neale First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 15 September-9 November 2001 Mr Harrison's Confessions Adapted for radio by Jeremy Front. Produced and directed by Sally Avens. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 27 June 1988 The Old Nurse's Story Produced by Kay Patrick. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 24-25 May 1984 North and South Dramatised by Charlotte Keatley. Directed by Michael Fox. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 29 June 1997 Sylvia's Lovers Dramatised by Ellen Dryden. Produced and directed by Pauline Harris. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 6-13 March 2016 Wives and Daughters Dramatised by Theresa Heskins. Produced and directed by Peter Leslie Wild First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 29 November-10 December 2010 Cranford Produced by Julian Wilkinson. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 1 November 2019 Christmas Storms and Sunshine Produced by Simon Richardson. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 21 December 2018 Death at the Bed End Written by Stephen Wakelam. Directed by Janet Whitaker. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 4 December 2004 Mrs Gaskell: Portrait of a Victorian Novelist Written by Barry Campbell based on "Elizabeth Gaskell: A Biography" by Winifred Gérin. Permission granted by Oxford Publishing Ltd (Academic), Oxford University Press (via PLSclear).Produced by James Runcie. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 21 August 1983 Great Lives: Mrs Gaskell Presented by Francine Stock, Amanda Vickery and Jenny Uglow. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 20 May 2005 ©2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

The Elizabeth Gaskell Collection

A ten-part dramatisation of the bestselling thriller by Slumdog Millionaire author Vikas Swarup Sapna Sinha is a sales assistant in a TV showroom in New Delhi. As the sole breadwinner in the family, she works hard to support her widowed mother and younger sister Neha. Then billionaire Vinay Mohan Acharya walks into her life and offers to make her the CEO of his global empire. All she has to do is pass seven tests - rites of passage, designed to gauge her mettle as a leader. It seems too good to be true, and Sapna is sceptical. But, in desperate need of money, she signs the contract that will subject her to the series of 'life tests'. She has no idea what they will be, or when they will come, but if she gets through them, her life will change forever. And change it does - though not in a way she could ever have predicted. As the consequences of her Faustian pact become clear, it seems there is no escape. Only by revisiting her past can she make sense of her present: but nothing can prepare her for what she finds there... Dramatised by award-winning authors Ayeesha Menon and John Dryden, this gripping, suspenseful drama with a twist in the tale stars Rasika Dugal as Sapna and Vijay Chrishna as Acharya. Production credits Dramatised by Ayeesha Menon and John Dryden from the novel The Accidental Apprentice by Vikas Swarup Produced by Nadir Khan Directed by John Dryden Sound Design: Steve Bond Editing Assistant: Varun Bangera Script Editor: Mike Walker Assistant Producer: Toral Shah Music: Sacha Puttnam A Goldhawk Production for BBC Radio 4 Cast Sapna - Rasika Dugal Acharya - Vijay Chrishna Karan - Neil Bhoopalam Nirmila Ben/Rosie - Radhika Mital Sapna's Mother - Shernaz Patel Raja - Sumeet Vyas Kuldeep Singh/Roaji - Rajit Kapur Neha - Amrita Puri Priya Capoor/Pushpa/Female Judge - Ayesha Raza Badan Singh/Politician/Constable - Kenny Desai Madan - Vivek Madan Neelam - Prerna Chawla Babli/Janet - Preetika Chawla Rent Collector - Satchit Puranik First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 19-30 May 2014 © 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (p) 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

The Seventh Test

A bumper collection of classic selected episodes and extracts from vintage variety show Calling All Forces Broadcasting on the BBC Light Programme from December 1950 until July 1952, 'Calling All Forces' was the biggest show of its day, attracting the biggest names of the time. Written by a young Bob Monkhouse and Denis Goodwin, it became a showcase for aspiring young comedians including Peter Sellers, Tony Hancock, Jimmy Edwards, Cyril Fletcher, Benny Hill, Kenneth Horne, Bill Kerr and Bob Monkhouse himself. Brilliantly hosted by comedian Ted Ray, the show features a mix of stand up comedy, music and sketches guest-starring well-known TV and film actors of the day. Peter Sellers tries out some early Goons characters, Tony Hancock steps in to co-host with Charlie Chester in the days before Hancock's Half Hour, and Bob Monkhouse steps on stage to perform some of his own material at the age of just 23. Sit back and enjoy musical hits from The Stargazers, songs performed by the 'Forces Sweetheart' Carole Carr, and amazing feats of recollection from 'The Memory Man' Leslie Welch as he answers sports questions sent in by British Forces stationed overseas. This rare collection offers a slice of post-war history, a window into pop culture in the British military forces of the time, and a fascinating look back at the early careers of our comedy greats. This uproarious compilation also includes two bonus episodes of Fletcher's Fare, plus two episodes of The Forces Show - the successor to Calling All Forces, also written by Bob Monkhouse and Denis Goodwin. Written by Bob Monkhouse and Denis Goodwin Linking material written by Martin Gibbons and read by Roy McMillan With thanks to the Estate of Bob Monkhouse, to the Tony Hancock Appreciation Society, and to Kaleidoscope for providing these audio recordings. Please note: due to the age of these recordings, the sound quality may vary. The humour in this programme reflects the era in which it was broadcast and may not reflect current attitudes. © 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (p) 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

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