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  • The Sittaford Mystery (Dramatised)

    "These BBC Efforts Never Disappoint!"

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    Look for this title to pop up on sale and grab it at discount! The cast does credit to small-town British evils, with even pacing and careful plot development. A murder occurs in wintry conditions, and possible culprits abound!

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    The Sittaford Mystery (Dramatised)

    • ORIGINAL (2 hrs and 21 mins)
    • By Agatha Christie
    • Narrated By John Moffatt, Stephen Tompkinson
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    A blizzard has hit England. In the tiny village of Sittaford, on the fringes of Dartmoor, a party of six is gathered in Sittaford House, home of Captain Trevelyan. He has rented the house out for the winter and is staying in a nearby village. As evening draws in, a seance is proposed. But it reveals more than they had anticipated - TREVELYAN DEAD, spells out the board. Slowly the table begins to rock again, spelling out the word M-U-R-D-E-R. Is it true? And who would kill a man who doesn’t have an enemy in the world?

    Cheryl says: "These BBC Efforts Never Disappoint!"
  • The Father Paolo Baldi Mysteries: Death Cap & Devil Take the Hindmost (BBC Radio Crimes)

    "Grab This at Audible's Next Sale!"

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    These low-key BBC productions are always high value, as Father Baldi, soul-searching philosopher, takes us through slices of contemporary society, solving not only crimes but his own frailties. Very reminiscent of Chesterton's Father Brown.

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    The Father Paolo Baldi Mysteries: Death Cap & Devil Take the Hindmost (BBC Radio Crimes)

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    • By Simon Brett
    • Narrated By David Threlfall
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    David Threlfall stars as Father Paolo Baldi in two full-cast BBC Radio 4 dramatisations. On sabbatical from the Franciscan order, Father Paolo Baldi is working as a philosophy lecturer in Dublin when his life takes an unexpected turn and he finds himself helping the police to solve crimes. 'Death Cap' sees Paolo attending a monastic retreat far out in County Cork, where a sudden death among the Franciscan brothers causes him to suspect foul play.

    Cheryl says: "Grab This at Audible's Next Sale!"
  • Cards on the Table (Dramatised)

    "Poirot 'Deals' With A Host's Murder"

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    This BBC production is well worth its price, especially when on sale! A detective-host invites detectives and killers to dinner and and an evening of bridge, and meets with death at someone's hand. Poirot outs not only the detective's killer, but the crimes of other invitees. The story features friends of Hercule who have aided him in the past.

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    Cards on the Table (Dramatised)

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    • By Agatha Christie
    • Narrated By John Moffatt, Stephanie Cole, Donald Sinden
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    A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation starring John Moffatt as Hercule Poirot with Stephanie Cole and Donald Sinden. Hercule Poirot, along with three other luminaries from the world of crime detection, is invited to dinner by the renowned London socialite Dr Shaitana. Also on the guest list are four members of what Shaitana calls his Black Museum - a collection of murderers who have each succeeded in 'getting away with it'. After midnight, when the guests prepare to leave, they make a terrible discovery.

    Linda says: "Cards on the table."
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  • An Inspector Calls (Classic Radio Theatre)
    An Inspector Calls (Classic Radio Theatre)

    "Exploring the nature of Time"

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    Priestly was interested in the nature of time and wrote on this topic as well as social justice.

    It was good to hear this Classic Radio Theatre production. Well done.

    I suppose like Huxley, the writing expresses ideas and asks readers to think.

  • Classic Russian Dramas Starring Laurence Olivier, Orson Welles, Michael Redgrave and Trevor Howard, Volume 1
    Classic Russian Dramas Starring Laurence Olivier, Orson Welles, Michael Redgrave and Trevor Howard, Volume 1

    "For the Voices alone."

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    Stories adapted for radio and performed by great actors. As such, I find them a good introduction to the stories as written by the authors.

    The remastering comes over well on my pc speakers.

    A joy to hear Orson Wells and Sir Michael Redgraves..

Marie
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  • The World of Downton Abbey

    "The history to go along with the show"

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    This is more about the history of the period and a little less about show. Yet, if you are history buff and interested in the background character that is the time period this may be worth a listen. Yes, it is slow and can be at times dull, but it is also informative.

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    The World of Downton Abbey

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    • By Jessica Fellows
    • Narrated By Elizabeth McGovern
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    Downton Abbey portrays a world of elegance and decadence, a world of duty and obedience, and a world of romance and rivalry. This companion book, full of rich historical detail, takes fans deeper into that period than ever before. Experience the inner workings of the downstairs life and be dazzled by the glamour of upstairs life with profiles of all the major characters, interviews with the actors, and behind the scenes insights.

    Teddy says: "Fun look at the backstory to Downton Abbey"

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    I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue, Volume 3
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    I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue, Volume 3

    • ORIGINAL (1 hr and 57 mins)
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    Sorry I Haven't a Clue has Radio Four's highest listening figures for light entertainment and won the 1998 Voice of the Listener and Viewer for top radio show.

  • 4.9 (24 ratings)
    I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue, Volume 6
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    I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue, Volume 6

    • ORIGINAL (2 hrs and 6 mins)
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    Another helping of inspired ad-libbery from the multi award-winning BBC Radio 4 series.

    Linda says: "Unbeatable comedy!"
  • 4.8 (18 ratings)
    I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue, Volume 7
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    I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue, Volume 7

    • ORIGINAL (2 hrs and 7 mins)
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    Another helping of inspired ad-libbery from the multi award-winning BBC Radio 4 series.

    Linda says: "How do they do it? Hysterically funny."
  • 4.8 (16 ratings)
    I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue 13
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    • Humphrey Lyttelton

    I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue 13

    • ORIGINAL (2 hrs and 35 mins)
    • By Humphrey Lyttelton
    • Narrated By Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden
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    This 13th collection of the antidote to panel games finds Jack Dee giving regular panellists Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden silly things to do - along with special guests Jeremy Hardy, Sandi Toksvig, Rob Brydon and David Mitchell. Highlights include ‘Uxbridge English Dictionary’, ‘One Song to the Tune of Another’, ‘Sound Charades’, ‘Historical Voicemail’, ‘Bankers’ Film Club’, ‘Sound Effects Storytime’, ‘Party Guests’, ‘84 Chicken Cross Road’, ‘Trail of the Lonesome Pun’,

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  • 5.0 (15 ratings)
    The News Quiz: Stop Press
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    The News Quiz: Stop Press

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    • Narrated By Sandi Toksvig, Alan Coren, Andy Hamilton, and others
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    Sandi Toksvig takes over as chairman in four editions of the ever-funny comedy news quiz, with panellists including Alan Coren, Andy Hamilton, and Jeremy Hardy.

  • 4.3 (237 ratings)
    Doctor Who: The Feast Of The Drowned
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    Doctor Who: The Feast Of The Drowned

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    • By Stephen Cole
    • Narrated By David Tennant
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    When a naval cruiser sinks in mysterious circumstances in the North Sea, all aboard are lost. Rose is saddened to learn that the brother of her friend, Keisha, was among the dead. And yet he appears to them as a ghostly apparition, begging to be saved from the coming feast... the feast of the drowned. As the dead crew haunt loved ones all over London, the Doctor and Rose are drawn into a chilling mystery.

    Eugenie says: "A great ghost story!"
  • 4.3 (107 ratings)
    Fawlty Towers, Volume 1: Basil the Rat
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    Fawlty Towers, Volume 1: Basil the Rat

    • ORIGINAL (2 hrs and 4 mins)
    • By John Cleese, Connie Booth
    • Narrated By John Cleese, Prunella Scales, Andrew Sachs, and others
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    Four classic BBC TV episodes featuring a newly-added interview with John Cleese.

    Donald says: "The Greatest !"
  • 4.5 (97 ratings)
    Blackadder II
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    Blackadder II

    • ORIGINAL (2 hrs and 52 mins)
    • By Richard Curtis, Ben Elton
    • Narrated By Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Full Cast
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    England 1558-1603. The filthy genes of the Blackadder dynasty bubble to the surface of history's melting pot as Lord Edmund, arrogant peer-about-town, swaggers with a big head and small beard in search of grace and favour from the stark raving mad Queen Bess.

    Gwendolyn says: "Hilarious as always"
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  • 4.7 (74 ratings)
    Fawlty Towers, Volume 2: The Germans
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    • John Cleese , Connie Booth

    Fawlty Towers, Volume 2: The Germans

    • ORIGINAL (2 hrs and 4 mins)
    • By John Cleese, Connie Booth
    • Narrated By John Cleese, Prunella Scales, Andrew Sachs, and others
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    Four classic BBC TV episodes featuring a newly-added interview with John Cleese.

    Donald says: "The Best!"
  • 4.7 (67 ratings)
    Fawlty Towers, Volume 3: The Psychiatrist
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    Fawlty Towers, Volume 3: The Psychiatrist

    • ORIGINAL (2 hrs and 15 mins)
    • By John Cleese, Connie Booth
    • Narrated By John Cleese, Prunella Scales, Andrew Sachs, and others
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    Four classic BBC TV episodes featuring a newly-added interview with John Cleese.

    Donald says: "If You're Serious about Funny!"
  • 4.5 (63 ratings)
    Blackadder Goes Forth
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    • Richard Curtis , Ben Elton

    Blackadder Goes Forth

    • ORIGINAL (2 hrs and 51 mins)
    • By Richard Curtis, Ben Elton
    • Narrated By Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Full Cast
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    With a ya boo sucks to you fritzy, hot tiddly tumble, it's off to Western Front 1917. Captain Blackadder, hero of Mboto Gorge, joined the British Army when it was little more than a travel agency for gentlemen with an abnormally high sex drive.

    Marc says: "Very good Audioproduction of a TV show"
  • 4.7 (62 ratings)
    That Mitchell and Webb Sound: Series 3
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    That Mitchell and Webb Sound: Series 3

    • ORIGINAL (2 hrs and 48 mins)
    • By David Mitchell, Robert Webb
    • Narrated By David Mitchell, Robert Webb
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    Mitchell and Webb return to their radio roots, and this third fantastic series finds them in their finest-ever sketch-show form.

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  • Doctor Who: The Feast Of The Drowned
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    Doctor Who: The Feast Of The Drowned

    • ABRIDGED (2 hrs and 29 mins)
    • By Stephen Cole
    • Narrated By David Tennant
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    When a naval cruiser sinks in mysterious circumstances in the North Sea, all aboard are lost. Rose is saddened to learn that the brother of her friend, Keisha, was among the dead. And yet he appears to them as a ghostly apparition, begging to be saved from the coming feast... the feast of the drowned. As the dead crew haunt loved ones all over London, the Doctor and Rose are drawn into a chilling mystery.

    Eugenie says: "A great ghost story!"
  • I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue 13
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    • Humphrey Lyttelton

    I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue 13

    • ORIGINAL (2 hrs and 35 mins)
    • By Humphrey Lyttelton
    • Narrated By Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden
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    This 13th collection of the antidote to panel games finds Jack Dee giving regular panellists Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden silly things to do - along with special guests Jeremy Hardy, Sandi Toksvig, Rob Brydon and David Mitchell. Highlights include ‘Uxbridge English Dictionary’, ‘One Song to the Tune of Another’, ‘Sound Charades’, ‘Historical Voicemail’, ‘Bankers’ Film Club’, ‘Sound Effects Storytime’, ‘Party Guests’, ‘84 Chicken Cross Road’, ‘Trail of the Lonesome Pun’,

  • Five Little Pigs (Dramatised)
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    Five Little Pigs (Dramatised)

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    • By Agatha Christie
    • Narrated By John Moffatt
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    John Moffatt stars as the great Belgian detective in a BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation. Carla Lemarchant was a child of five when her mother was accused and convicted of poisoning her father, the famous painter Amyas Crale. After Caroline Crale dies in prison, Carla is sent to live with her uncle and aunt in Canada. Only on her twenty-first birthday does Carla learn of her family history when she reads a letter written by Caroline before her death, in which she denies murdering her husband.

    Ursula says: "Classic Poirot"
  • I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue, Volume 1
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    I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue, Volume 1

    • ORIGINAL (1 hr and 55 mins)
    • Narrated By Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer, Willie Rushton, and others
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    The show that grabs listeners by the waist, swirls them round in time to a Strauss waltz, and then trips over the banana skins of convention.

    Joey says: "Spectacular Gameshow"
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  • The Mystery of the Blue Train (Dramatised)
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    The Mystery of the Blue Train (Dramatised)

    • ORIGINAL (2 hrs and 35 mins)
    • By Agatha Christie
    • Narrated By Maurice Denhham
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    A millionaire strikes a deal on the seedier side of Paris and a priceless cache of rubies becomes destined for his beloved daughter Rachel. Two days later Rachel is dead - murdered on a train on her way to the Riviera to meet her scoundrel lover: a mysterious, dark man. The suspects line up... only master slueth Hercule Poirot can unravel the mystery and find the truth. Maurice Denhham stars as the great Belgian detective in this BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation.

    Karen says: "Excellent story... different Poirot than usual"
  • The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding (Dramatised)
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    The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding (Dramatised)

    • ORIGINAL (44 mins)
    • By Agatha Christie
    • Narrated By John Moffat, Donald Sinden, Sian Phillips
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    In this delightful tale, an Eastern Prince arrives in England with some family jewels which he’s having reset as a gift for his fiancée. However, the Prince also has a mistress; she asks to wear one particularly enchanting piece that features a huge ruby, and then promptly disappears with it. Poirot discovers a connection with a house party at the home of Colonel and Mrs Lacey, and in order to pursue his investigation an invitation is procured for him to the Laceys’.

    Ursula says: "Well done production"
  • Peril at End House (Dramatised)
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    Peril at End House (Dramatised)

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    • By Agatha Christie
    • Narrated By John Moffatt
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    A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation starring John Moffatt as the great Belgian detective. Hercule Poirot and his good friend Captain Hastings are enjoying a well-deserved break on the Cornish Riviera, in the idyllic village of St Loo. Wandering along the terrace of the Hotel Majestic on the first morning of their stay, Poirot literally falls at the feet of a pretty, dark-haired girl and, much to Hastings’ delight, insists that she join them for a cocktail.

    Ursula says: "Another fun Poirot mystery"
  • Radio Crimes: Cadfael: Monk's Hood
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    After the violence of civil war in the spring, Shrewsbury has enjoyed a quiet summer and a good harvest. But, as Cadfael reflects ruefully, such a peaceful state of affairs cannot be expected to last. He's right. The trouble begins when Gervase Bonel, rich lord of the manor, proposes to sign all his property over to the Abbey. A welcome gift, but when Bonel is found poisoned, foul play is suspected somewhere along the line.

    Christopher says: "Can't get enough of Cadfael!!"
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    Fawlty Towers, Volume 1: Basil the Rat

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    Four classic BBC TV episodes featuring a newly-added interview with John Cleese.

    Donald says: "The Greatest !"
  • Doctor Who at the BBC: The Tenth Doctor
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    Doctor Who at the BBC: The Tenth Doctor

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    Elisabeth Sladen presents this fascinating collection of interviews, behind-the-scenes set reports, and humorous sketches from BBC radio and television, all centred around the series featuring David Tennant as the good Doctor.

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  • The 3rd Degree: Complete Series 3
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    The 3rd Degree: Complete Series 3

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    • Narrated By Steve Punt
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    The return of the funny, lively, and dynamic new quiz show from the people who brought you Cabin Pressure & Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive - hosted by Steve Punt (The Now Show, Horrible Histories). Every week, at a different University, it pits a team of three Students against three of their Lecturers. The rounds vary between Specialist Knowledge and General Knowledge, quickfire bell-and-buzzer rounds and Highbrow and Lowbrow . Which of the students will turn out to be complete trivia-boffins? Will the Lecturers reveal they know more about Beyoncé than Barthes?

  • Armistead Maupin's More Tales of the City (BBC Radio 4 Drama)
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    Armistead Maupin's More Tales of the City (BBC Radio 4 Drama)

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    Kate Harper, Lydia Wilson and Nancy Crane star in this BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of the second novel in Armistead Maupin's acclaimed 'Tales of the City' series. In this sequel to Tales of the City, landlady Anna Madrigal reveals her secrets to her second family - the tenants of her house, 28 Barbary Lane. But they are preparing to flee their cosy nest for adventures further afield.

  • Pilgrim Series 2: Hope Springs (BBC Radio 4: Afternoon Play)
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    Pilgrim Series 2: Hope Springs (BBC Radio 4: Afternoon Play)

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    The last play of four in ‘Pilgrim Series 2’, a collection of BBC Radio 4 modern-day fantasy adventures written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz and starring Paul Hilton as Pilgrim. ‘Hope Springs’ was originally broadcast in the ‘Afternoon Play’ slot on 21 September 2010.What if all the myths and folktales of these islands were true? And what if they were not only true but present now in our world?

  • Pilgrim Series 2: The Lady in the Lake (BBC Radio 4: Afternoon Play)
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    Pilgrim Series 2: The Lady in the Lake (BBC Radio 4: Afternoon Play)

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    The third play of four in ‘Pilgrim Series 2’, a collection of BBC Radio 4 modern-day fantasy adventures written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz and starring Paul Hilton as Pilgrim. ‘The Lady in the Lake’ was originally broadcast in the ‘Afternoon Play’ slot on 14 September 2010.What if all the myths and folktales of these islands were true? And what if they were not only true but present now in our world?

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  • Pilgrim Series 2: The Drowned Church (BBC Radio 4: Afternoon Play)
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    Pilgrim Series 2: The Drowned Church (BBC Radio 4: Afternoon Play)

    • ORIGINAL (43 mins)
    • By Sebastian Bacziewicz
    • Narrated By Paul Hilton, Claire Price, Judy Parfitt
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    The first play in ‘Pilgrim Series 2’, a collection of four BBC Radio 4 modern-day fantasy adventures written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz and starring Paul Hilton as Pilgrim. ‘The Drowned Church’ was originally broadcast in the ‘Afternoon Play’ slot on 31 August 2010.What if all the myths and folktales of these islands were true? And what if they were not only true but present now in our world?

  • My First Planet: The Complete Series 1
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    My First Planet: The Complete Series 1

    • ORIGINAL (1 hr and 51 mins)
    • By Phil Whelans
    • Narrated By Nicholas Lyndhurst, Vicki Pepperdine, Tom Goodman-Hill, and others
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    The complete first series of My First Planet - a sitcom set on a shiny new planet, starring Nicholas Lyndhurst, Vicki Pepperdine (Jo Brand's Getting On) & Tom Goodman-Hill (Another Case of Milton Jones) The story so far: Unfortunately, Burrows the leader of the colony has died on the voyage, so his Number 2, Brian (Nicholas Lyndhurst), is now in charge. He's a nice enough chap, but no alpha male, and his desire to sort things out with a nice friendly meeting infuriates the colony's Chief Physician, Lillian (Vicki Pepperdine), who'd really rather everyone was walking round in tight colour-coded tunics....

  • Ayres on the Air 4
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    Ayres on the Air 4

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    • By Pam Ayres
    • Narrated By Pam Ayres
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    These four brand new shows, made up of a delightful mix of poems, personal stories and sketches, are themed around the seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Pam is once again joined by actors Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead for sketches about topics including the May elections, spring cleaning, keeping cool, wedding gifts, Parents' Evening, bonfires, competitive ailments and the Twelve Days of Christmas.

  • Desert Island Discs: 70 Years of Castaways
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    Desert Island Discs: 70 Years of Castaways

    • ORIGINAL (18 hrs and 14 mins)
    • By Sean Magee
    • Narrated By Juliette Stevenson, Alex Jennings
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    For seventy years now Desert Island Discs has managed that rare feat – to be both enduring and relevant. By casting away the biggest names of the day in science, business, politics, showbiz, sport and the arts, it presents a cross-sectional snapshot of the times in which we live. As the decades have passed, the programme has kept pace; never frozen in time yet always, somehow, comfortingly the same.

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  • Beyond Our Ken: The Collector's Edition Series 2
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    Beyond Our Ken: The Collector's Edition Series 2

    • ORIGINAL (7 hrs and 6 mins)
    • By Eric Merriman
    • Narrated By Eric Merriman, Hugh Paddick, Barry Took, and others
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    Four more episodes from the first series of the classic BBC Radio comedy starring Kenneth Horne, Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden, Ron Moody and Pat Lancaster. Between 1958 and 1964, 'Beyond Our Ken' lit up the airwaves, and it remains as funny today as when it was first broadcast. In these 4 episodes, pick up some of Kenneth Horne's beauty tips in 'Tittle Tattle Magazine', learn how to deal with a stork up the chimney.

  • Sons and Lovers: BBC Radio 4 Full-cast Dramatisation
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    Sons and Lovers: BBC Radio 4 Full-cast Dramatisation

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    • By D. H. Lawrence, Michael Butt (adaptation)
    • Narrated By Fiona Clarke
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    A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of D. H. Lawrence's classic story about working class love, loss and hardship. Sensitive, intellectual Gertrude Coppard married miner Walter Morel for his rich, ringing laugh and colourful character. But now, years later, she finds there is little behind the bluster and their marriage has become riddled with disillusionment. Instead, Gertrude pours all her love and attention into her two sons, William and Paul.

  • Beyond Our Ken: The Collector's Edition Series 1
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    • Eric Merriman , Kenneth Horne

    Beyond Our Ken: The Collector's Edition Series 1

    • ORIGINAL (6 hrs and 36 mins)
    • By Eric Merriman, Kenneth Horne
    • Narrated By Eric Merriman, Hugh Paddick, Barry Took, and others
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    The first four episodes from the classic BBC Radio comedy starring Kenneth Horne, Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden, Ron Moody and Pat Lancaster. Between 1958 and 1964, 'Beyond Our Ken' lit up the airwaves. A madcap mix of sketches and songs, it remains as funny today as when it was first broadcast. In these 4 episodes, the very first, you can have some fiscal fun.

  • The Navy Lark: Volume 26
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    The Navy Lark: Volume 26

    • ORIGINAL (1 hr and 51 mins)
    • By Lawrie Wyman
    • Narrated By Ronnie Barker
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    Four BBC radio episodes, including 'Secret Mission to Calais ('Working Their Passage'): The Admiral foists a 'ticklish job' from the Diplomatic Service on Povey: collect somebody who has got out of 'you know where' from France - at the same time as Pertwee needs to get Pierre home. Also: 'The Sabotaged Floggle-Toggle Box' ('Floggle Toggling Their Way Through'): Mr Queeg and 'the Lad' believe there has been a case of sabotage aboard Troutbridge when iron filings are found in the frigate's floggle-toggle box.