An exhilarating journey into the mind and spirit of a remarkable man, a legendary teacher, and a masterful storyteller, conducted by TV journalist Bill Moyers for their acclaimed PBS series.
Lorraine says:
"A Brilliant Man"
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: The Primary Phase (Dramatised)
UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 56 mins)
By Douglas Adams
Narrated By Peter Jones, Simon Jones, Geoffrey McGivern, and others
Overall
(432)
Performance
(221)
Story
(220)
A Special Edition of the original radio series The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1978 and recently voted the Nation's Favourite Audiobook in a Guardian poll. Starring Peter Jones, Simon Jones, Geoffrey McGivern, Mark Wing-Davey, Susan Sheridan and Stephen Moore, these six episodes (Fit the First to Fit the Sixth) have been remastered to modern-day standards by Dirk Maggs, and for the first time feature Philip Pope's arrangement of the familiar theme tune.
Ilana says:
"Zillions of Times Better than the Book"
Star Wars (Dramatized)
ORIGINAL (5 hrs and 56 mins)
By George Lucas, Brian Daley (adaptation)
Narrated By Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels
Overall
(509)
Performance
(212)
Story
(216)
This landmark production, perhaps the most ambitious radio project ever attempted, began when Star Wars creator George Lucas donated the story rights to an NPR affiliate. Writer Brian Daley adapted the film's highly visual script to the special demands and unique possibilities of radio, creating a more richly textured tale with greater emphasis on character development.
Matthew says:
"Beyond the film..."
Publisher's Summary
Charlie Rose Brain Series 2 Episode 11: Pain, with Robert Dworkin, Eric Kandel, David Julius, Allan Basbaum, and Laurie Klein. [Broadcast Date: November 23, 2012]
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