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Title: Plantagenet (BBC Radio 4: Classic Serial)

Author: Mike Walker

Narrator: David Warner, Jane Lapotaire, Joseph Cohen-Cole, Neil Stuke, Ed Stoppard

Format: Original Recording

Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-30-10

Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Radio & TV, News, Business, & Culture

Publisher's Summary:

A collection of three plays by Mike Walker, inspired by Holinshed's Chronicles, about the early years of the Plantagenet dynasty. The series was originally broadcast on Radio 4 in the Classic Serials slots on 14, 21, and 28 February 2010. What is a Man? - The first of the House of Anjou to be king of England, Henry II's long reign was finally beset by conflict with his sons.

John, by the Grace of God - The fourth son of Henry II never expected to succeed to the English throne. When he does, he reveals a talent for making enemies.

Starring David Warner, Jane Lapotaire, Ed Stoppard, Joseph Cohen-Cole and Neil Stuke. Directed by Jeremy Mortimer.

Members Reviews:

A truly cinematic radio production.

A fascinating tale of intrigue and power politics during England's reign of the Plantagenet family. This BBC audio production was incredibly well done, and as well crafted as any movie. Mike Walker's story has amazing, and often quite witty, dialogue that carries the plot forward at a healthy pace. Quite often I found myself imaging scenes in my head as they played out in this audio drama series. Highly recommended if you enjoy historical fiction, or just a richly produced radio drama! I'll definitely be checking out the BBC's Plantagenet Series 2 and 3 sequels.

Brilliant

Wonderful retelling of the story of Henry II and his four sons. Thought that Mike Walker's play was excellent and absolutely fascinating. So glad I got it.

A 'must have' for fans of historical drama.

First of an excellent trilogy. If you like this series then try Vivat Rex narrated by the late great Richard Burton.

A pleasant way to while away a few hours

What did you like best about Plantagenet (BBC Radio 4: Classic Serial)? What did you like least?

What i best liked was, the accuracy of the mentioned events. The richness of the sound effects.

What could Mike Walker have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Mike Walker could have made better use of Isabella of Angouleme, Her youth and the fact that as soon as John snuffed it, she ran back to France

Could you see Plantagenet (BBC Radio 4: Classic Serial) being made into a movie or a TV series? Who would the stars be?

If this was film i would cas tMeryl Streep as Queen Eleanor, Robert Bathurst as King Henry, Aneurin Barnard as Henry the young king, Henry Cavil as Richard the Lionheart, Ben Lamb as John, James Frain as Earl Marshal, Faye Marsey as Isabella of Angouleme

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Title: The Best of This Is Audible, September 28, 2010

Author: Kim Alexander

Format: Original Recording

Length: 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-28-10

Publisher: XM Satellite Radio & Audible

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Radio & TV, News, Business, & Culture

Publisher's Summary:

Well, its time to put the white shoes away and get the schoolbooks off the shelf, as we look back at another month. Today Maggie and I will go back over our favorite conversations from the month of September.

Next, well learn how to get more in touch with things we touch everyday - co-editor of the collaborative weblog Boing Boing Mark Frauenfelder has written a book called Made by Hand: Searching for Meaning in a Throwaway World, and talks about the Make movement.

Next, Maggie Linton talks with Richard North Patterson about his latest thriller, In The Name of Honor. And entrepreneur Jerry Weintraub tells the story of how he made it big, in Hollywood and just about everywhere else in his memoir, When I Stop Talking Youll Know Im Dead. But first, Maggie has the top-ten downloads from the month of September. [Broadcast Date: September 28, 2010]

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Title: The Best of This Is Audible, July 27, 2010

Author: Kim Alexander

Format: Original Recording

Length: 56 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-27-10

Publisher: XM Satellite Radio & Audible

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Radio & TV, News, Business, & Culture

Publisher's Summary:

This is Audible for Tuesday July 28, 2010. As the summer of 2010 continues, weve already reached the halfway point and the end of another month. Today its the best of the month of July, and well look back at some of our favorite books and conversations from this past month. Well start with Emily Giffin, who in her new novel, Heart of the Matter, creates two families who under normal circumstances would never meet but things in this book are hardly normal.

Next, Maggie Linton meets Helen Englehardt, whose husband was one of the passengers on the ill-fated Pan Am flight 103. She writes about her experiences in The Longest Night.

And Regis daughter Joanna Philbin, who knows a little bit about having a famous family, is here to discuss her new book, The Daughters. But first, Maggie has the top-ten downloads from the month of July at Audible.com. [Broadcast Date: July 27, 2010]

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Title: The Splendid Table, Sustainable Foods, July 02, 2010

Author: Lynne Rossetto Kasper

Narrator: Lynne Rossetto Kasper

Format: Original Recording

Length: 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-02-10

Publisher: The Splendid Table

Genres: Radio & TV, How-To

Publisher's Summary:

This week we're talking to food activist Michael Pollan, author of In Defense of Food about the intersection between sustainable foods, and our real life pocketbooks. Jane and Michael Stern have been researching the green chile cheeseburger in New Mexico and we look at the origins of the American potato chip with Dirk Burhans author of Crunch, A History of the Great American Potato Chip. [Broadcast Date: July 2, 2010]

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Title: The Splendid Table, All Things Teriyaki, May 07, 2010

Author: Lynne Rossetto Kasper

Narrator: Lynne Rossetto Kasper

Format: Original Recording

Length: 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-07-10

Publisher: The Splendid Table

Genres: Radio & TV, How-To

Publisher's Summary:

This week historian John T. Edge tells the story of Seattles obsession with all things teriyaki, Jane and Michael Stern have found the ultimate hangover cure in New Orleans, a dish called Ya-Ka Mein, and we get a take on the 5 Stages of Grief "pea" grief that it is, from Emily Franklin, author of Too Many Cooks. [Broadcast Date: May 7, 2010]

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Title: The Splendid Table, What a Kitchen Should be, April 30, 2010

Author: Lynne Rossetto Kasper

Narrator: Lynne Rossetto Kasper

Format: Original Recording

Length: 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-30-10

Publisher: The Splendid Table

Genres: Radio & TV, How-To

Publisher's Summary:

We're talking with interior designer Thomas O'Brien, author of American Modern, who walks us through his vision of what a kitchen should be. We'll also chat with the last remaining limburger cheesemaker... and the Sterns go back to Milwaukee for some hopple popple at Benji's. [Broadcast Date: April 30, 2010]

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Title: The Best of This Is Audible, April 27, 2010

Author: Kim Alexander

Format: Original Recording

Length: 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-27-10

Publisher: XM Satellite Radio & Audible

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Radio & TV, News, Business, & Culture

Publisher's Summary:

Weve reached the end of the month, so lets take a quick glance back and listen again to the best of the month of April. Chris Cleve introduced us to the unforgettable Little Bee as she tells her story of love and survival.

Next, Maggie talks with bestselling thriller author Lisa Scottoline, who plays with the concept of identity in her new book, Think Twice.

And in a world made up of choices, how do you know which way to turn? Thats the question Sheena Iyengar tries to answer in her book, The Art of Choosing..

But first, Maggie has the top-ten downloads for the month of April from audible.com. [Broadcast Date: April 27, 2010]

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Title: The Splendid Table, Pondering the Food Supply, April 23, 2010

Author: Lynne Rossetto Kasper

Narrator: Lynne Rossetto Kasper

Format: Original Recording

Length: 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-23-10

Publisher: The Splendid Table

Genres: Radio & TV, How-To

Publisher's Summary:

We're pondering the food supply of the future with Raj Patel author of The Value of Nothing. Jane and Michael Stern are at The White Hat in Springfield, MA, and we ask the question why are there no famous female chefs? [Broadcast Date: April 23, 2010]

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Title: The Splendid Table, Mexican Jewish Food Traditions, March 26, 2010

Author: Lynne Rossetto Kasper

Narrator: Lynne Rossetto Kasper

Format: Original Recording

Length: 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-26-10

Publisher: The Splendid Table

Genres: Radio & TV, How-To

Publisher's Summary:

This week we're looking at Mexican Jewish food traditions with Chef Patricia Jinich. And we'll check in with Jane and Michael Stern, who have found world-class cupcakes at Cupcake Royale in Seattle. [Broadcast Date: March 26, 2010]

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Title: The Best of This Is Audible, February 2010

Author: Kim Alexander

Format: Original Recording

Length: 56 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-23-10

Publisher: XM Satellite Radio & Audible

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Radio & TV, News, Business, & Culture

Publisher's Summary:

Today we'll glance over our shoulders at the quick, cold month of February with a trip to Imperial Rome with Michelle Moran and her book, Cleopatra's Daughter.

Next, we'll take it all the way to the Supreme Court with Jeff Benedict and The Little Pink House.

And then, it's off on a Tunisian Holiday with the cast of Monty Python. But first, Maggie Linton has the top-ten downloads of Black History Month.

This is Audible is produced by Kim Alexander and Maggie Linton. Kim Alexander is the host. [Broadcast Date: February 23, 2010]

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