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ID: 391108

Title: Second Thoughts: Series 1-4 of the BBC Radio 4 sitcom

Author: Gavin Petrie, Jan Etherington

Narrator: Belinda Lang, Celia Imrie, Full Cast , James Bolam, Lynda Bellingham

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14:15:00

Language: English

Release date: 03-19-20

Publisher: Penguin Books LTD

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Summary:

All four series of the BBC radio comedy drama about a couple experiencing love for the second time plus special festive episode The Fight Before Christmas

Bill and Faith are both divorcees, late in love but new to each other. As they battle to forge a relationship together, they discover that the course of true love doesnt always run smoothly.

In these 31 episodes, they move in together, plan a wedding and deal with the challenges of married life all the while trying to balance the demands of Gavins ex-wife, Liza, and her teenage children, Hannah and Joe. From bickering about the kids to worrying about money, trying to find time for romance and dealing with feelings of jealousy, the duos relationship comes under fire from all sides. Can they make love work the second time around?

Inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie, this funny, bittersweet sitcom was adapted for ITV where it ran for five seasons and was followed by an equally successful sequel, Faith in the Future. It stars Lynda Bellingham as Faith and James Bolam as Bill.

Written by Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie

Produced by Pete Atkin (Series 1), Sioned Wiliam (Series 2) and Paul Schlesinger (Series 3 and 4 and The Fight Before Christmas)

First broadcast BBC Radio 4: 3 November-22 December 1988 (Series 1), 31 October-19 December 1989 (Series 2), 9 April-28 May 1991 (Series 3), 18 June-23 July 1992 (Series 4), 25 December 1992 (The Fight Before Christmas)

Cast

FaithLynda Bellingham

BillJames Bolam

HilaryCelia Imrie/Geraldine Fitzgerald

LizaBelinda Lang

HannahKelda Holmes/Emma Gregory/Julia Sawalha

JoeMark Denham

Grace/JillMoir Leslie

AlexJohn Samson/Mark Straker

RayNicholas Courtney/Ian Lindsay

Ted/Mr BurrowsNorman Bird

TreadwellRichard Tate

Christian/Gideon/WaiterIan Targett

RichardJohn Moffatt/Christopher Good/Geoffrey Whitehead

SteveGuy Brougham

RachelRebecca Front

Police OfficerDeborah Rowbottom

DennisBrian Bowles

Mr RoperDanny Schiller

MarjorieJo Kendall

RegistrarJohn Baddeley

Video ManRichard Tate

CabbieBen Onwukwe

GinaDanielle Allen

KevinMark Straker/David Learner

Karel CernyNigel Carrington

ClaytonDavid Learner

ChrisPeter Gunn

LouiseMelanie Hudson

Course Leader/DuncanNick Murchie

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ID: 386370

Title: Fast Show: Sketches from series 1 3 of the hit TV show and The Fast Show Live

Author: Paul Whitehouse

Narrator: Arabella Weir, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Harry Enfield, John Thomson, Mark Williams, Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day

Format: Unabridged

Length: 04:49:31

Language: English

Release date: 03-19-20

Publisher: Penguin Books LTD

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Humor

Summary:

Suits you, Sir!

With a host of memorable characters and catch-phrases, The Fast Show was one of the most popular BBC TV comedy shows ever. The talents of Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson, Caroline Aherne, Simon Day and many more come together in this collection of selected TV episodes and special edition of The Fast Show Live.

This compilation of sketches from the comedy series, features characters such as Ted and Ralph, coughing Bob Fleming, the 'Suit you, sir' tailors from hell, and the bloke in the stupid hat. Pop down to the jazz club, the football field with Ron Manager or check in on the weather with Channel 9. It's bound to be a Scorchio!

All the favourite characters plus new sketches are included in this hilarious collection, plus a bonus collection of sketches taken from the live stage performance of BBC TV's top comedy show.

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ID: 391692

Title: Daphne Sounds Expensive: A BBC Radio 4 Sketch Comedy: Series 1 and 2

Author: George Fouracres, Jason Forbes, Phil Wang

Narrator: Full Cast , George Fouracres, Jason Forbes, Phil Wang

Format: Unabridged

Length: 03:42:38

Language: English

Release date: 03-19-20

Publisher: Penguin Books LTD

Genres: Non-Fiction, Art & Music

Summary:

The complete series 1 and 2 of the BBC radio comedy show, written and performed by sketch trio Daphne

Consistently funny and surprising The Telegraph

Join critically-acclaimed sketch trio, Daphne, as they pull out all the stops in a dazzling array of peculiar characters, wacky scenarios, curious observations, minor altercations and major peacemaking served on a bed of catchy little numbers with a live nine-piece band.

It's the show that's got everyone saying 'Who's Daphne?'

In these two series, the gang head off to Malaysia to find Phil's legendary criminal uncle, Pak Belang; set out to solve a mysterious murder on the Yorkshire Moors; embark on a treacherous adventure in a time machine and travel to the lost city of Atlantis in pursuit of a legendary precious metal. Plus, Jason has an out-of-this-world plan to increase the shows listenership, and Phil and George hope to appease the Twitter trolls by keeping the show family friendly with the help of Sir Paul McCartney.

Scripted by and starring Jason Forbes, Phil Wang and George Fouracres, this gloriously mad-cap comedy was shortlisted for the 'Best Radio Sketch Show' award at the Comedy.co.uk Awards.

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ID: 386372

Title: Vent: A Comedy on Life-Support: The Complete BBC Radio Comedy Series 1-3

Author: Nigel Smith

Narrator: Fiona Allen, Full Cast , Josie Lawrence, Leslie Ash, Neil Pearson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 09:13:00

Language: English

Release date: 03-19-20

Publisher: Penguin Books LTD

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Humor

Summary:

All three series of the BBC Radio 4 sitcom, plus the hour-long special Locked In

Bold, beautiful, daring radio The Telegraph

Vent charts coma patient Bens journey from the depths of unconsciousness, where he travels through the distinctly odd landscape of his own mind, to recovery and his attempts to readjust to the real world.

In Series 1 and 2, as his mum and wife Mary sit round his bedside and wonder how to wake him up, Bens mind is busy elsewhere. In his imagination, he lives with his 2-year-old daughter Blitz (now miraculously grown up), encounters celebrities such as Sue Lawley, Elvis Presley and Tom Paulin, relives memories from his past and gets into a compromising situation with a fellow inmate at a strangely familiar Torquay hotel. Meanwhile, an imaginary sitcom written by him, about coma patients in a hospital, plays in the background.

Locked In, first broadcast as a Friday Play in 2009, sees Ben free of his coma, but suffering from locked-in syndrome. Unable to engage with the world around him, he takes refuge once more in the safety of his unconscious while the hospital debate whether to send him to a rehab unit or a care home.

Series 3 finds Ben taking the ambulance home to begin life in a wheelchair. But life outside hospital is a little fraught. Fortunately, he can still escape into his fantasy world, where he meets Buzz Aldrin, invents a panel game and gets some relationship advice from Lord Byron.

Based on writer Nigel Smiths own experience of being hospitalised with a brain lesion, this moving, darkly funny sitcom stars Neil Pearson as Ben, with Fiona Allen as Mary, Josie Lawrence as Mum and Leslie Ash as Blitz. Guest stars include David Mitchell, Robert Webb and Jeremy Paxman.

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ID: 390556

Title: Bristow: The Complete Series 1-3 of the BBC radio 4 comedy series

Author: Frank Dickens

Narrator: Full Cast , Michael Williams, Rodney Bewes

Format: Unabridged

Length: 06:25:55

Language: English

Release date: 03-19-20

Publisher: Penguin Books LTD

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Humor

Summary:

Michael Williams stars in all three series of the BBC Radio 4 sitcom based on Frank Dickens famous comic strip character

Bristow is a middle-aged, ineffectual buying clerk for the Chester-Perry Organisation. He is merely a small cog in a gigantic wheel... and he knows it. But he has his own small ways of rebelling, and together with sparring partner Jones and tea lady Mrs Purdy, he weaves hopeless tangles of red tape to confound the system and liven up everyones day.

In these fourteen episodes, Bristow hopes to make a mint from a rumoured takeover bid; helps Jones to plan his escape from Chester-Perry; crusades to improve conditions for the cleaning ladies and falls in with troublemaker Tom Paine at the office dinner dance. Plus, he obtains some inside information that must surely lead to promotion; learns the meaning of poetic justice while writing for the house journal and bumbles towards proving his theory that he is surrounded by incompentents.

Adapted by Frank Dickens from his own cartoon strip, which ran for 41 years in Londons Evening Standard and was syndicated internationally, this charming corporate comedy stars Michael Williams (A Fine Romance) as Bristow, with Rodney Bewes (The Likely Lads) as Jones and Dora Bryan (Last of the Summer Wine) as Mrs Purdy.

Written by Frank Dickens

Produced and directed by Neil Cargill

Music composed and performed by John Whitehall

Image copyright © Estate of Frank Dickens, 2019.

First broadcast BBC Radio 4: 21 April-26 May 1999, (Series 1), 24 November-15 December 1999 (Series 2), 7-28 July 2000 (Series 3)

Cast

BristowMichael Williams

JonesRodney Bewes

Mrs PurdyDora Bryan

HewittOwen Brenman

BJ BothwickChristopher Benjamin

Miss SunmanKaty Odey

Fudge/Stationmaster/Samson/Hawkins/TomJon Glover

Mrs Dimple/MollySheila Reid

Jonathan QuartlyBernard Cribbins

Rupert ClementRoyce Mills

Richard BlobbNorman Bird

Miss GolightlyLucy Akhurst

Postboy/Little RedSimon Schatzberger

Receptionist/Yellow Overcoat GirlZeena Eate

GertLiz Fraser

DaisyJoan Sims

Fred StokesDavid Battley

HickfordRoger Lloyd Pack

Lift BoyIan Kelland

Miss Peach/Miss GlocklingCarol Starks

MoorcroftRobert Bathurst

WitherspoonPeter Kelly

FenellaAnna Mountford

PerkinsLeslie Phillips

TeacherJane Booker

Sylvana/Miss PleasantJackie Neglia

LiftboyIan Kelland

With Sarah Huntley and David Ryall

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ID: 769139

Title: Lair of the White Worm

Author: Bram Stoker

Narrator: Matt Addis

Format: Unabridged

Length: 06:19:35

Language: English

Release date: 03-14-20

Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Classics

Summary:

The Lair of the White Worm was published in 1911, shortly before Bram Stoker's death. Set in rural England, the novel follows Adam Salton, recently returned from Australia, who encounters a mysterious series of events, all of which seem to be connected to the legend of the white worm. In the course of his investigations, Adam comes across a host of unusual characters - including the newly returned heir to the local estate, Edwin Caswell, who practises mesmerism, his brutish African servant, Oolanga, and the penniless and beautiful widow Lady March.

Combining elements of gothic horror, adventure and folklore, this audiobook is sure to keep listeners on the edge of their seats. Based in part on the legend of the Lambton Worm, the book has also given rise to a film directed by Ken Russell.

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ID: 769140

Title: Summer

Author: Edith Wharton

Narrator: Laurel Lefkow

Format: Unabridged

Length: 06:44:40

Language: English

Release date: 03-14-20

Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Classics

Summary:

Rescued from a poverty-stricken mountain life, Charity Royall lives as ward to Lawyer Royall in the small New England town of North Dormer. However, Charity is bored by her job at the local library and feels thwarted by the order that governs her society - until a young man named Lucius Harney plucks her from the drabness of North Dormer life. A young architect and sophisticated man about town, Herney's good looks and refinement awaken Charity's passionate nature. Meanwhile, Charity contends with unwanted matrimonial advances from Lawyer Royall. Often compared to Ethan Frome, Summer is a heart-wrenching coming-of-age story regarded by Wharton as one of her best works.

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ID: 769143

Title: What Not

Author: Rose Macaulay

Narrator: Clare Corbett

Format: Unabridged

Length: 05:51:30

Language: English

Release date: 03-14-20

Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Classics

Summary:

Rose Macaulay was a fascinating and influential British writer, known for her wit and intellect. She wrote numerous novels, essays and biographies, and she was highly regarded for her versatility as a writer. Her works often explored themes of social change, women's rights and the complexities of human relationships. She had a unique ability to capture the essence of her characters and the world they inhabited, making her a much-admired figure in the literary world.

The satirical novel What Not was published in 1918. Foreshadowing Orwell's 1984, it is set in a futuristic England where a government agency, known as the Ministry of Brains, is responsible for regulating and controlling relationships and marriages based on intelligence and eugenics. The story follows the main character, Kitty Grammont, as she navigates and rebels against the strict rules and regulations imposed by the Ministry. What Not is notable for its biting social commentary on government control, bureaucracy and the dangers of sacrificing personal liberty for societal ideals.

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ID: 769142

Title: Studies in the History of the Renaissance

Author: Walter Pater

Narrator: Leighton Pugh

Format: Unabridged

Length: 05:40:46

Language: English

Release date: 03-14-20

Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks

Genres: Non-Fiction, Art & Music

Summary:

Published in 1873, Studies in the History of the Renaissance is considered one of the most influential works in the field of aestheticism. The book is a collection of essays that explore various artists of the Renaissance period, focusing primarily on the art, culture and philosophy of the time.

In the Studies, Pater celebrates the pursuit of beauty and the sensual pleasures it brings, advocating the appreciation of art as a means of self-discovery and personal growth. His prose is often characterised by vivid descriptions, lush imagery and a rich use of language. He explores the artistic achievements and cultural milieu of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli and others.

Pater's ideas, especially his celebration of sensual experience and the pursuit of beauty, influenced many artists and writers of the time, including Oscar Wilde and the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.

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ID: 526955

Title: Blood Rites: DI Kelly Porter Book Six

Author: Rachel Lynch

Narrator: Clare Kissane

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12:35:02

Language: English

Release date: 03-12-20

Publisher: Bookwire

Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Detective Stories, Police Stories

Summary:

DI Kelly Porter is about to discover just how dark things can get in the Lake District.

When a young woman is found unclothed, unspeaking at an ancient stone circle it's not clear if any crime has been committed. DI Kelly Porter and her team start looking into the circumstances, but the mystery girl disappears.

Soon after, a brutal murder is committed and sinister markings at the scene indicate that the killer had a message. The investigation reveals that in the beautiful Lake District there are those who believe in ancient ways, and within those circles old resentments are spilling over into terrible violence.

Kelly has all the pieces to solve the puzzle, but to put them together she must confront a figure from her past: one who nearly destroyed all that she holds dear. Will she avoid the same fate this time, or can the killer stay one step ahead of her to the bitter end?

A captivating and atmospheric detective novel from million copy bestseller Rachel Lynch, perfect for fans of Patricia Gibney and Cara Hunter.

Readers are hooked on Blood Rites

'As always we get an excellent police procedural with these books but... also a cracking good read, well paced and a fascinating story.' Reader review

'This is the sixth book in this brilliant series & it goes from strength to strength, this book could be read on it's own but honestly this series is too good to miss.' Reader review

'Blood Rites was simply a brilliant read.' Reader review

'Meeting back up with Kelly is like catching up with an old friend, one that you haven't seen for a while its always a pleasure. I guarantee that if you enjoy authors such as Carole Wyer, Patricia Gibney, D.K. Hood you'll enjoy Rachel Lynch.' Reader review

'Crime fiction at its best' Reader review

'An absolutely edge-of-my-seat read which I totally devoured. Totally brilliant and roll on the next one! So recommend.' Reader review

'Rachel has produced another thrilling read! I've never been disappointed following a trip to The Lakes with Kelly Porter!' Reader review

'Wow, was this good! The writing is superb and the characters come to life on the page as they are so well-drawn. As always, the Lake District, is almost like another character in the novel and the description of the area draws the reader in with an appreciative sigh.' Reader review

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