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ID: 577789

Title: John Betjeman In His Own Words

Author: John Betjeman

Narrator: John Betjeman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1:49:27

Language: English

Release date: 08-01-12

Publisher: Penguin Books LTD

Genres: Biography & Memoir, Literary

Summary:

In this fascinating collection of interviews from the BBC radio and TV archive, John Betjeman (Poet Laureate 1972) talks about his life and career as one of the foremost poets of the 20th Century.

The interviews included are: Asian Club, broadcast on BBC Radio, 7 July 1959 (featuring Arthur Russell and studio audience); People of Today, broadcast on BBC Radio, 24 December 1959 (featuring Irene Slade); Omnibus, broadcast on BBC TV, 5 November 1972 (featuring unnamed interviewer); Parkinson, broadcast on BBC TV, 17 February 1973 (featuring Michael Parkinson); Desert Island Discs, broadcast on BBC Radio, 12 April 1975 (featuring Roy Plomley); Parkinson, broadcast on BBC TV, 5 November 1977 (featuring Michael Parkinson); John Betjeman: A Tribute, broadcast on BBC TV, 5 June 1984 (featuring unnamed interviewers); Time Enough! Or Not Enough Time, broadcast on BBC TV, 8 May 1994 (featuring Jonathan Steadall).

Due to the age and nature of this archive material, the sound quality may vary.

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ID: 365706

Title: Doctor Who: The Crusade (TV Soundtrack)

Author: David Whitaker

Narrator: Full Cast , William Hartnell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1:59:43

Language: English

Release date: 08-01-12

Publisher: Penguin Books LTD

Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Summary:

'History must take its course...' The TARDIS materialises in the middle of a holy war between King Richard the Lionheart and the Saracen leader, Saladin, in 12th Century Palestine. As the Doctor, Vicki, Ian and Barbara explore their surroundings, they are suddenly caught up in a Saracen ambush - and Barbara is kidnapped. For the time travellers, intrigue and espionage ensue as they once again become involved in living history. A newly-knighted 'Sir Ian of Jaffa' makes haste to find and rescue Barbara, whilst the Doctor finds it difficult to stay out of trouble in the court of the King... This classic adventure, only two episodes of which survive in the BBC film archive, stars William Hartnell as the Doctor, William Russell as Ian, Jacqueline Hill as Barbara, and Maureen O'Brien as Vicki. Amongst the guest cast are Julian Glover as Richard, with Jean Marsh as his sister Joanna.

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ID: 577786

Title: David Hockney In His Own Words

Author: David Hockney

Narrator: David Hockney

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1:31:19

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-12

Publisher: Penguin Books LTD

Genres: Non-Fiction, Art & Music

Summary:

David Hockney has been described as Britain's 'greatest living artist'. In this fascinating collection of archive interviews we hear - in his own words - about his paintings, his schooldays and the attitudes he had while growing up. Hockney discusses the influence that his family had on him, as well as his passion for drawing and his work rate. He also touches on the importance of different types of medium, the different periods in his life - and his future.

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ID: 395762

Title: Admirable Crichton

Author: J. M. Barrie

Narrator: Full Cast , Russell Tovey

Format: Unabridged

Length: 0:57:07

Language: English

Release date: 06-01-12

Publisher: Penguin Books LTD

Genres: Non-Fiction, Art & Music

Summary:

A BBC Radio adaptation of J. M. Barrie's classic satire about the changing fortunes of Crichton, the perfect butler. Liberal aristocrat Lord Loam favours a return to nature, with masters and servants living together as equals, but Crichton is the perfect butler and the perfect snob who adores the intricacies of the class system. He cannot help but be horrified by his master's opinions, and it will take a sea change to alter them. Starring Russell Tovey as Crichton, David Bannerman as J. M. Barrie, Beth Chalmers as Lady Mary, David Timson as Lord Loam, Martha Howe-Douglas as Lady Agatha, Gunnar Cauthery as Ernest Woolley, Lizzy Watts as Tweeny, Adrian Grove as Rev. John Treherne, Stephen Hogan as Lord Brocklehurst and Tina Gray as Lady Brocklehurst. Directed by Fiona Kelcher.

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ID: 332624

Title: Beryl Reid In Her Own Words

Author: Beryl Reid

Narrator: Beryl Reid

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1:07:00

Language: English

Release date: 05-01-12

Publisher: Penguin Books LTD

Genres: Biography & Memoir, Arts & Entertainment

Summary:

Beryl Reid, OBE, (1919-1996) was one of Britain's much-loved comedy actresses. She won a BAFTA for Best Actress and received a lifetime achievement award at the British Comedy Awards.

In this collection we hear - in her own words - about other funny women, as well as some of her well-known roles in The Belles of St Trinian's and Smiley's People, and the reaction to her role in The Killing of Sister George. She discusses her radio career and Educating Archie, as well as going to dancing school at 4 years old, becoming a success and playing the eccentric. She's also open about the challenge of maintaining relationships, her lack of confidence and having no regrets.

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ID: 341537

Title: Lobotomists

Author: Hugh Levinson

Narrator: Hugh Levinson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 0:27:44

Language: English

Release date: 05-01-12

Publisher: Penguin Books LTD

Genres: Non-Fiction, Art & Music

Summary:

This fascinating BBC Radio 4 documentary tells the story of three key figures in the strange history of lobotomy, and for the first time explores the popularity of the operation in the UK.

The story starts in 1935 with a Portuguese doctor called Egas Moniz, who pioneered a radical surgical procedure on the brain which he asserted would relieve the symptoms of mental disorder. His results were seized on the following year by Walter Freeman in the US, an enthusiastic neurosurgeon who eventually went on to perform around 3,000 lobotomies over the course of his career. The operation was also taken up by the most celebrated British neurosurgeon of the time, Sir Wylie McKissock, who also went on to perform thousands of operations on UK patients in the 1940s. Perhaps 40,000 patients in the US were lobotomised during the heyday of the operation - and an estimated 17,000 more in the UK.

By the late 1950s the lobotomy craze was over, and only a very few continued to be performed in special cases. In the late 1960s, Freeman was banned from operating.

The stories of Moniz, Freeman and McKissock - all commanding and dynamic figures - raise profound questions about our ideas both of mental health and science. Is a patient 'cured' just because he becomes subdued? And how come the lobotomy became so popular despite the lack of evidence of its efficacy - and the rapid dissemination of evidence of its potential for harm? To what extent is science independent of powerful personalities, economic considerations and media pressure?

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ID: 395808

Title: Whose Line Is It Anyway

Author: Dan Patterson

Narrator: Clive Anderson, Full Cast

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1:57:54

Language: English

Release date: 03-01-12

Publisher: Penguin Books LTD

Genres: General Comedy

Summary:

Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Lenny Henry, Griff Rhys Jones and Dawn French and host Clive Anderson star in the improvisation radio show that spawned the TV phenomenon. Based on comedy suggestions from the studio audience, this is ad-libbed comedy at its best. Regulars Stephen Fry and John Sessions are joined by Lenny Henry, Dawn French, Hugh Laurie, Enn Reitel, Griff Rhys Jones, Kate Robbins, Rory Bremner and Jon Glover as they battle their way through a succession of games and romp through a world of literary styles, TV theme tunes and film genres. Chairman Clive Anderson desperately tries to hold the whole thing together and the guests make it up as they go along in this riot of improvisation which is often funnier than many scripted shows. This recording contains four episodes from the original radio series, which later gave rise to two popular and successful television series in the UK and the USA.

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ID: 395610

Title: Laurence Olivier In His Own Words

Author: Laurence Olivier

Narrator: Laurence Olivier

Format: Unabridged

Length: 0:45:03

Language: English

Release date: 02-01-12

Publisher: Penguin Books LTD

Genres: Biography & Memoir, Arts & Entertainment

Summary:

Regarded by many as the greatest actor of the 20th Century, Laurence Olivier enjoyed a stellar career in film, theatre and television, winning multiple awards along the way from the 1920s to the 1980s.

In this absorbing collection of archive interviews he discusses his schooldays and early acting career; his drama training; his spells as actor-manager running the Old Vic and the National Theatre (which he helped create); his wartime service, and his friendship and collaboration with fellow actors including John Gielgud and Ralph Richardson.

Hear all the highlights from Olivier's legendary life, as he recounts his fascinating story in his own words.

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ID: 395516

Title: Dick Whittington

Author: Chris Emmett

Narrator: Anita Harris, Bernie Winters, Frank Thornton, Kenneth Connor, Michael Robbins, Roy Plomley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 0:57:07

Language: English

Release date: 11-01-11

Publisher: Penguin Books LTD

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Fairy Tales & Folklore

Summary:

Fun for all the family in this BBC Radio 2 pantomime starring Anita Harris, Kenneth Connor, Frank Thornton, Bernie Winters, Michael Robbins and Roy Plomley. Dick Whittington has come to London to seek his fortune. Hes heard the streets are paved with gold, though after three days sleeping on them he hasnt yet found riches. But then he finds a friend in Tommy the Cat and the Aldermans daughter Alice Fitzwarren falls in love with him. It seems his luck is changing - until the evil King Rat threatens everything. Can the magical Spirit of the Bells put things right and help Dick achieve his hearts desire? Starring Anita Harris, Kenneth Connor, Frank Thornton, Bernie Winters and Michael Robbins - and guest starring Roy Plomley - this classic panto was recorded in front of a live audience and first broadcast on BBC Radio 2 on Christmas Day 1982. Everyone loves a traditional Christmas pantomime - and with this classic BBC Radio production, you can enjoy the festive fun whenever you wish. Featuring rousing songs, jolly japes and corny jokes, its perfect seasonal entertainment for all the family. Oh, yes it is!

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ID: 395615

Title: Doctor Who: Borrowed Time

Author: Naomi A. Alderman

Narrator: Meera Syal

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6:04:52

Language: English

Release date: 10-01-11

Publisher: Penguin Books LTD

Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Summary:

Whatever you borrow must be repaid...

Andrew Brown never has enough time. No time to call his sister, or to prepare for that important presentation at the bank where he works. The train's late, the lift jams. If only he'd had just a little more time. And time is the business of Mr Symington and Mr Blenkinsop. They'll lend him some - at a very reasonable rate of interest. Can the Doctor, Amy and Rory stop them before they cash in their investments?

Read by Meera Syal, this is a thrilling race against the clock from Naomi A. Alderman, the Baileys Prize winning author of The Power, featuring the Eleventh Doctor, Amy and Rory, as played by Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill in the spectacular hit Doctor Who series from BBC Television.

Alderman is a fluent and powerful writer - Sunday Times

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