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ID: 742725

Title: Doctor Who: Kinda: 5th Doctor Novelisation

Author: Terrance Dicks

Narrator: Janet Fielding

Format: Unabridged

Length: 03:34:13

Language: English

Release date: 06-06-24

Publisher: PGRH UK

Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Summary:

Janet Fielding reads this novelisation of an intriguing adventure for the Fifth Doctor and friends.

On the serene planet Deva Loka, an expeditionary force from Earth is dangerously out of control. It's not only the peaceful race of the Kinda who are at risk.

A gentle stroll in the lush jungle leads the Doctor and Adric to an unexpected confrontation - and puts them at the mercy of a maniac.

But it is Tegan, lulled to sleep by mysterious wind-chimes, who comes closest to a danger than threatens not only her sanity but the existence of the whole planet.

Janet Fielding, who plays Tegan in the BBC TV series, reads Terrance Dicks's novelisation of the television adventure by Christopher Bailey.

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ID: 742724

Title: Doctor Who: The Apocalypse Collection: 1st, 4th, 10th and 11th Doctor Novelisation

Author: Paul Erickson, Steven Moffatt, Terrance Dicks, William Emms

Narrator: John Leeson, Maureen O'brien, Nicholas Briggs, Peter Purves

Format: Unabridged

Length: 20:28:12

Language: English

Release date: 06-06-24

Publisher: PGRH UK

Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Summary:

Whole civilisations are threatened in these four classic TV novelisations featuring the First, Fourth, Tenth and Eleventh Doctors.

In Galaxy Four, by William Emms, the First Doctor, Steven and Vicki find the Drahvins and the Rills engaged in battle on a desolate planet - one that will explode in two days' time.

In The Ark, by Paul Erickson, the Earth is about to plunge into the Sun and humanity is heading for a new planet, but the Doctor's arrival has a terrible impact on mankind.

In The Armageddon Factor, by Terrance Dicks, the TARDIS lands in the middle of an atomic war. The Doctor, Romana and K9 meet the Marshal of Atrios, whose actions look set to bring about the end of everything.

In The Day of the Doctor, by Steven Moffat, three different versions of the Doctor unite to save Earth, the Universe...and their own soul.

Maureen O'Brien, Peter Purves, John Leeson and Nicholas Briggs read these exciting and action-packed adaptations from the BBC TV series.

Readings produced by Neil Gardner. Sound design by Simon Power. Executive Producer for BBC Studios: Michael Stevens

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ID: 720612

Title: Relationship Status: My survival guide to love, dating and heartbreak

Author: Anastasia Kingsnorth

Narrator: Anastasia Kingsnorth, Byron @tbhbyron, Saffron @saffronbarker

Format: Unabridged

Length: 05:27:00

Language: English

Release date: 06-06-24

Publisher: PGRH UK

Genres: Biography & Memoir, Health & Wellness, Marriage & Family, Arts & Entertainment

Summary:

Brought to you by Penguin.

Narrated by the author, with contributions from Saffron (@saffronbarker) and Byron (@tbhbyron)

The world of dating has never been more complicated, from situationships to soft launches, red flags, beige flags and everything in between. Lets face it, its a lot of fun, but it can also be confusing! Ive recently re-entered my single girl era and want to take you along for the ride as I dive into the world of modern relationships and how to navigate them, sharing the awkward, the cute and the cringey moments that come with it. Ive held nothing back, spilling my dating secrets, funny stories and top tips. Youll also get to hear from some familiar faces serving the tea on their dating experiences.

Whether its getting the ick or being ghosted, holiday flings or becoming friends with benefits, Ive been through it all and Im here to help you with the lessons Ive learned along the way. The main one being, whatever your status, the most important relationship is the one you have with yourself. So get ready girlies, lets do this!

Anastasia x

©2024 Anastasia Kingsnorth (P)2024 Penguin Audio

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ID: 722345

Title: Woke: The Journey of a Word: A BBC Radio 4 Series

Author: Matthew Syed

Narrator: Matthew Syed

Format: Unabridged

Length: 01:09:24

Language: English

Release date: 06-06-24

Publisher: PGRH UK

Genres: Non-Fiction, Social Science, Philosophy

Summary:

Matthew Syed traces the origins and evolution of the word 'woke

Once a watchword for African Americans in the early 1900s, 'woke' is now used as an insult across the political spectrum, and it has become synonymous with our era of angry debate. As the word has spread, what people mean by it has become less clear than ever. Award-winning journalist and author Matthew Syed is on a mission to uncover the roots of this social phenomenon and, in this series, he follows the evolution of 'woke' through five key stories.

Beginning with the first ever use of 'woke', which appeared on a 1938 recording by the musician Lead Belly, Syed uncovers what the singer meant when he instructed people to stay woke, keep their eyes open. Matthew then explores one of the earliest uses of 'woke' in print, by young Black author William Melvin Kelley in 1962. He goes on to look at #StayWoke and how the use of 'woke' online exploded in 2014, following the shooting of black teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

Next, Matthew considers how the adoption of 'woke' at the 2017 Women's March aided the term's movement away from Black communities and into the mainstream. In the final episode, he examines the actions of Governor Ron DeSantis, tipped by some to be the next President of the United States. The politician has labelled his state of Florida as 'Where Woke Goes to Die', and introduced a 'Stop W.O.K.E.' bill aimed at reducing the spread of identity politics.

Has the word become too politically charged? What relationship if any does the word woke have to its original sense? Syed considers its multiple meanings in this fascinating series that sheds new light on a word that is often used and often misunderstood.

Cast and credits

Presented by Matthew Syed

Produced by Sam Peach

Episode 1

Featuring Peggy Parks Miller and Kip Lornell

Episode 2

Featuring Jesi Kelley

Readings by Tayla Kovacevic-Ebong

Excerpts from If You're Woke You Dig It (New York Times, 1962) and Dunfords Travels Everywheres by William Melvin Kelley

Episode 3

Featuring Johnetta Elzie and Nicole Holliday

Episode 4

Featuring Prisca Kim and Aja Romano

Episode 5

Featuring Nicole Holliday, James O'Malley and Prof Matthew Goodwin

First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 20-24 February 2023

Copyright © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

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ID: 722344

Title: Any Bloke: The Complete Series 1 and 2: A BBC Radio 4 Sitcom

Author: Gary Brown

Narrator: Caroline Quentin, Full Cast , Jim Sweeney, Sara Kestelman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 05:39:27

Language: English

Release date: 06-06-24

Publisher: PGRH UK

Genres: General Comedy

Summary:

Classic radio comedy from the BBC starring Caroline Quentin and Jim Sweeney

Life for supply teacher, Phil (Jim Sweeney), is turned upside down when his wife, Sarah (Caroline Quentin) is offered a new job. Phil agrees to give up work and become a stay-at-home dad to daughter Sophie - after all, how hard can it be?

Phil quickly realises parenthood isnt all coffee mornings and cake. He has to grapple with playgroups (when he can find them), new friends (some a little more out there than others), a helpful mother-in-law (she isnt) and when Sarah goes to Paris with work, can Phil contain his jealousy? Listen and laugh as Phil and Sarah try to navigate their middle-class angst and new family dynamics with hilarious results. Just when Phil thinks hes getting the hang of things, Sarah has big news And events really end with a bang!

Caroline Quentin rose to fame playing Dorothy in Men Behaving Badly, went to star in Jonathan Creek, Bridgerton and Midsomer Murders, and competed in Strictly Come Dancing. She is a keen gardener and was featured in the Chelsea Flower Show. Jim Sweeney is a comedian and member of the Comedy Store Players best known for his improvisation on TV and radio with fellow comedians Josie Lawrence and Paul Merton. A film, TV and stage actress, Sara Kestelman was recently in the BBC One seriesThis is Going to Hurt.

Listen to both series of this comedy about family life in the nineties now, available as a download for the first time.

Cast and credits

Series 1

Written by Gary Brown

Produced by Ann Jobson

Sarah - Caroline Quentin

Phil - Jim Sweeney

Fay - Shirley Stelfox

Liam - Steve Steen

Gerald/Querol - Lloyd Peters

Gavin - Paul Clarkson

Sophie - Nadine Ballantyne

Tai Ch'i Instructor/Traceys Dad - Jim Barclay

Mrs Grainger - Jilly Meers

Kath - Rachel Atkins

Edna - Yvonne Edgell

Brenda - Toni Palmer

Carol - Melanie Hudson

Stacey - Kim Barry

Martha - Rebecca Front

Sam - Ben Brown

Ray - Gary Brown

Carol - Melanie Hudson

Doctor - Tony Hawks

Lisa Forman - Geraldine Fitzgerald

Other parts played by Jillie Meers and David Thorpe

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 6 October - 10 November 1993

Series 2

Written by Gary Brown

Produced by Ann Jobson

Sarah - Caroline Quentin

Phil - Jim Sweeney

Fay - Sara Kestelman

Liam - Steve Steen

Gerald - Lloyd Peters

Sophie - Nadine Ballantyne

Martha - Melanie Hudson

Aleric - John Wheatley

Henri - Philippe Smolikowski

Francoise - Deborah Berlin

Simone - Becky Hindley

Sam - Ben Brown

Midwife - Marie McAteer

Harry - Harry Landis

IzzyWizzy - Steve Dixon

Rodney - Gary Brown

Candida - Natasha Pyne

Gavin - Paul Clarkson

Mrs Lee - Becky Hindley

Saskia - Jessica Brown

Other parts played by Anna Van Heeswjk, Eva Stuart, Andrew Branch, Jilly Bond, John Bennett, Tessa Worsley and Joshua Towb.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 12 July - 16 August 1995

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ID: 709867

Title: How It Works Out

Author: Myriam Lacroix

Narrator: Anika Venkatesh, Lucy Ellis

Format: Unabridged

Length: 06:30:24

Language: English

Release date: 06-06-24

Publisher: PGRH UK

Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fiction & Literature, Literary Fiction, LGBTQ+, Contemporary Fantasy

Summary:

Brought to you by Penguin.

Surreal, darkly comic and achingly tender, Myriam Lacroix's exuberant debut sees a queer love story play out in many alternate realities

What if you had the chance to rewrite the course of your relationship, again and again, in the hopes that it would work out?

When Myriam and Allison fall in love at a show in a run-down punk house, their relationship begins to unfold through a series of hypotheticals. What if they became mothers by finding a baby in an alley? What if the only cure for Myriams depression was Allisons flesh? What if they were B-list celebrities, famous for writing a book about building healthy lesbian relationships? How much darker - or sexier - would their dynamic be if one were a power-hungry CEO, and the other her lowly employee? From the fantasies of early romance to the slow encroaching of violence that unravels the fantasy, each reality builds to complete a brilliant, painfully funny portrait of loves many promises and perils.

Equal parts sexy and profane, unsentimental, and gut-wrenching, How It Works Out is a genre-bending, arresting, uncanny exploration of queerness, love, and our drive for connection, in any and all possible worlds.

'A cause for celebration'

GEORGE SAUNDERS, author of Lincoln in the Bardo

©2024 Myriam Lacroix (P)2024 Penguin Audio

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ID: 709872

Title: Arthur

Author: Giles Kristian

Narrator: Philip Stevens

Format: Unabridged

Length: 16:29:38

Language: English

Release date: 06-06-24

Publisher: PGRH UK

Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fiction & Literature, Fairy Tales & Folklore, Historical

Summary:

Brought to you by Penguin.

Years have passed since the clash of shieldwalls echoed across the land. The Saxons are now the lords of Britain. And yet the bards still sing of Arthur - 'In our darkest time, when we need him most, shall he come again.'

Yet old Beran has no love of bards' songs. Nor of people, unless they are paying him to steal or kill. He is a mercenary, in the employ of the cutthroat Nabor ap Nabor, and he has been ordered to murder a boy fleeing a burning city. No ordinary boy either. No, this boy is the son of King Constantine and the grandson of High King Ambrosius. And he could be the hope of Britain . . . if he lives.

Betraying his companions and returning to a world he thought he had left forever, Beran gives his word that he will take the boy to the one place that still holds out against the Saxons: Camelot.

Crossing a hostile land, they will meet the runaway lovers, Tristan and Isolde. They will seek the help of Guivret, called the Little King, and the Saracen, Palamedes, who once rode beneath Arthur's banner.

Hunted by Saxons, Nabor ap Nabor, and Queen Morgana, this unlikely band must fight for their lives and for each other. For if there's to be any hope for Britain, Beran must deliver the boy to Camelot. But to do that, he must also face his own past . . .

©2024 Giles Kristian (P)2024 Penguin Audio

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ID: 691065

Title: Someone in the Attic

Author: Andrea Mara

Narrator: Jessica Regan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 08:55:26

Language: English

Release date: 06-06-24

Publisher: PGRH UK

Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense

Summary:

Brought to you by Penguin.

FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, NO ONE SAW A THING.

You thought you were home alone. Think again...

It could happen to you.

Anya is enjoying a relaxing bath when she hears a noise in the roof. Through the open bathroom door, she sees the attic hatch swing open, and a masked figure drops to the floor. Thirty seconds later, Anya is dead.

Even in a wealthy neighbourhood like this.

Across town, Anya's old school friend, Julia, sees an online video of a masked figure climbing out of an attic. She suddenly realises why the footage is eerily familiar: it was filmed inside her house in a luxury gated community, designed to keep intruders out.

Even with friends like these.

Why would a stranger target Julia? Unless of course, it's not a stranger at all.

'A thriller honed to a fine point, sharp and keen and piercing.' A. J. Finn

This one is an absolute page turner! Shari Lapena

©2024 Andrea Mara (P)2024 Penguin Audio

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ID: 729536

Title: Question 7

Author: Richard Flanagan

Narrator: Richard Flanagan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 07:47:46

Language: English

Release date: 05-30-24

Publisher: PGRH UK

Genres: History, Biography & Memoir, Fiction & Literature, Military, Literary Criticism

Summary:

Brought to you by Penguin.

Beginning at a love hotel by Japans Inland Sea and ending by a river in Tasmania, Question 7 is about the choices we make about love and the chain reaction that follows.

By way of H. G. Wells and Rebecca Wests affair through 1930s nuclear physics to Flanagan's father working as a slave labourer near Hiroshima when the atom bomb is dropped, this daisy chain of events reaches fission when Flanagan as a young man finds himself trapped in a rapid on a wild river not knowing if he is to live or to die.

At once a love song to his island home and to his parents, this hypnotic melding of dream, history, place and memory is about how our lives so often arise out of the stories of others and the stories we invent about ourselves.

©2024 Richard Flanagan (P)2024 Penguin Audio

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ID: 706027

Title: Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here: The United States, Central America, and the Making of a Crisis

Author: Jonathan Blitzer

Narrator: André Santana, Jonathan Blitzer

Format: Unabridged

Length: 18:13:55

Language: English

Release date: 05-30-24

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Genres: Non-Fiction, History, American Politics, Social Science

Summary:

'Urgent, extraordinary . . . a tribute to the astonishing indomitability of the human spirit.' - Patrick Radden Keefe, bestselling author Empire of Pain

'Moving, sweeping, and masterful' - Sally Hayden, author of My Fourth Time, We Drowned

New Yorker journalist Jonathan Blitzer has been covering the immigration crisis at America’s southern border for nearly a decade, but the current emergency is the end of a much larger story. In this, his first book, Blitzer goes back to the beginning: to the shadowy civil wars in El Salvador and Guatemala in the 1980s; to the American prison system in the 1990s and the policies of mass deportation that transformed local street criminals into international crime syndicates; to Honduras’s brutal crackdown on crime in the 2000s and the emergence of gangs across Central America and the United States. And then the Trump era, in which immigration became a vector of resurgent populism, with mass internments the order of the day.

Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here is a fresh and full account of America’s immigration problems, but it is much more than that. It is an odyssey of struggle and resilience, telling the epic story of people whose lives ebb and flow across the border and those who help and hinder them. It is a gripping and persuasive attempt to answer not only the question of how America got there, but the vital question of who we are and who we want to be in our liberal Western democracies, whether we are incarcerating children on our southern borders or watching them drown on the shores of the Mediterranean.

'What an incredibly thorough documentation of the causes of the immigration crisis, the discussions that have been going on through multiple administrations.' - Jon Stewart, The Daily Show

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