Audiobooks by Gary Brown

The Prospect: A BBC Radio Political Drama

"Newly-elected MP Bobby Khan navigating the corruption and tricky world of politics, power and community life. Bobby Khan has a bright future ahead of him. Young, charismatic and ambitious, he’s recently got married to his long-term girlfriend Lucy, and has just won an important by-election in the Northern constituency of Floxton West. As an Asian MP, he hopes to improve race relations in his community and bring people together – but when a white DJ is found beaten to death, and a Muslim constituent is arrested for his murder, Bobby faces pressure from the accused’s family to get involved. Then his cousin Wasim is imprisoned on terrorism charges, and Bobby’s idealism is shattered as he becomes embroiled in a series of personal and political dilemmas. Two years later, the dust has settled, and Bobby is a rising star in Westminster, with his sights set on a ministerial position. But a family bombshell and a blackmailer turn his life upside down once more – and when he backs an animal-testing laboratory in his constituency, he finds himself facing a violent backlash... Nitin Ganatra and Zubin Varla play Bobby in this thrilling tale of politics, power, corruption and betrayal. Among the stellar cast are Vincent Ebrahim, Bhasker Patel, Barbara Marten, Christopher Bisson, Gillian Kearney, Nicola Stephenson and Sacha Dhawan. Content Warning: Contains strong language and deals with themes of racism Production credits Series 1 written by Avie Luthra and Gary Brown Series 2 written by Mike Harris, Jon Sen and Avie Luthra Produced and directed by Pauline Harris Cast Bobby Khan – Nitin Ganatra/Zubin Varla Elizabeth – Barbara Marten Imran – Vincent Ebrahim/Bhasker Patel Wasim – Christopher Bisson Terry – John McArdle Ayesha – Archie Panjabl Lucy – Gillian Kearney/Nicola Stephenson Paul Deacon – David Fleeshman Rashid Choudry – Amer Nazlr Rhobina Choudry – Rani Moorthy Craig Williams – Sam Curtis Jerome – Aaron Cobham Newsreader – Mark Edwardson Martha Kearney – Herself Harry/Hanif – Sacha Dhawan DI Brown/Pathologist – Seamus O’Neill Mike Winters – Michael Feast Barry – Lee Boardman Isabella – Fiona Clarke David/Geraint – James Quinn Sara – Millie Rose Kinsey Shazia/Woman – Balvinder Sopal Ali – Darren Kuppan Graham – Jonathan Keeble Karl – Graeme Hawley Minister – Malcolm Raeburn Helen – Christine Brennan News reporter – Shari Vahl School children from St Mary's Church of England Infant and Junior School, Manchester Fraud adviser: Shari Vahl Political adviser: Andrew Russell Music consultant: Philip Tagney First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 25 May-8 June 2007 (Series 1), 31 July-14 August 2009 (Series 2) © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Avie Luthra, Gary Brown, Jon Sen, Mike Harris (Author), Archie Panjabi, Barbara Marten, Christopher Bisson, Full Cast, Gillian Kearney, Nitin Chandra Ganatra, Sacha Dhawan, Vincent Ebrahim, Zubin Varla (Narrator)

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Hatch, Match and Dispatch: Six Full-Cast Original BBC Radio Dramas

"A series of inter-linked plays exploring birth, marriage and death through the prism of a Welsh Register Office Isn't it strange that the registering of life's most important moments happens in a sterile municipal office? Everyone's got a story to tell about how they got there. Listen for the first time to this spectacular collection of six funny, quirky and moving plays that start in a Register Office and end in a birth, marriage or death. In Uncle Harry, Mark’s life is nicely well-ordered until a passing comment from Uncle Harry sends him on a quest to discover his true identity. This is a comedy about grief and the true meaning of family. Losing my Penny is a story of love, secrets and family. Leo is in love with Penny and plans to marry her but Penny's possessive father has other ideas. Leo has secrets of his own which threatens to ruin everything. Teddy is on his stag night in the comedy Time and Tide. He wakes up naked and handcuffed to a lamp post. So far, so normal. But then he realises that something very weird has occurred which makes him question everything… A Certain Date is a surreal and darkly comic exploration of the meaning of death. Geoff Levine, aka the Slim Reaper, is a pest control technician. All day long he kills rats and other vermin but when he meets Mystic June, she tells him something that will alter the rest of his life – what's left of it anyway. An unexpected family secret is unearthed in Nine Lives, when Beth's elderly father Patrick claims never to have been born because he's lived forever. As Beth tries to untangle the truth of her father's birth, she uncovers more than she bargained for. Lastly, Elephants all the Way tells the story of Harper, who works in a zoo. He is a simple soul but his life is complicated. His wife is desperate for a baby, and his angry dad is a bare knuckle boxer. Then the ground starts to shift - literally… Engaging, funny and thought provoking, these six plays were recorded by BBC Wales. This brilliant series of modern dramas showcase some of Wales’s best acting talent. Download all six plays now for a mesmerising listen. Episode 1 - Uncle Harry Written by Gary Brown Directed by Helen Perry Mark - Dylan Edwards Uncle Harry - Ewan Bailey Elaine - Denise Black Helen - Katherine Jakeways Lionel - Christian Patterson Charlotte - Rachel Redford Dad - David Cann Episode 2 - Losing my Penny Written by Leah Chillery Directed by Gary Brown Leo - Don Gilet Penny - Verity May Henry Rita - Kathryn Hunt Henry - Conrad Nelson Duchess - Tupele Dorgu Bartholomew - Fiona Clarke Episode 3 - Time and Tide Written by David Hodgson Directed by Gary Brown Old Man - Will Tacey Teddy - Alan Morrissey Lawrence - Will Ash Megan - Hannah Wood Brankin - Sean Mason Jess - Harriet Chandler Judd Shaffy - Hamilton Berstock Episode 4 - A Certain Date Written by Alan Harris Directed by Helen Perry Geoff - Julian Lewis Jones Valmai - Sara McGaughey Sandy - Katy Owen Mystic June - Lisa Palfrey Doctor Ramis - Richard Mitchley Pigeon - Sion Pritchard King Rat - Michael Bertenshaw Episode 5 – Nine Lives Written by Anna Maria Murphy Directed by James Robinson Beth - Eiry Thomas Patrick - Peter Marinker Bill - Christian Patterson Mrs Knowles - Sharon Morgan Miriam/Janet - Eirlys Bellin Reg/Harold - Matthew Gravelle Episode 6 – Elephants All the Way Up Written by Lavinia Murray Directed by Gary Brown Harper - Graeme Hawley Yolanda - Kate Coogan Dad - Seamus O'Neill Carlos - Chris Jack Arlo/Turtle - Lloyd Peters Grayson/Turtle -Malcolm Raeburn Woman/Turtle - Lisa Allen ©2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Alan Harris, Anna Mary Murphy, David Hodgson, Gary Brown, Lavinia Murray, Leah Chillery (Author), Don Gilet, Dylan Edwards, Eiry Thomas, Full cast, Graeme Hawley, Kathryn Hunt, Lisa Palfrey, Matthew Gravelle (Narrator)

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Market: Six Full-Cast Original BBC Radio Dramas

"Six quirky dramas from in and around a northern market stall “If you want owt - go down the market... They sell everything from pins to pearl earrings, from peaches to pig's trotters, from tripe to tiramisu. See the hanging, marbled haunches of beef down Butchers' Row. Smell the flowers, a fragrant dream. Taste the fresh silvery fish motorwayed down from the North Sea.” Some would say the Market is the last authentic part of the city centre. This northern city has reinvented itself as a business and financial centre, bristling with designer shops and bars. A cosmopolitan, twenty-four hour city. Yet slap bang in the centre the Victorian City Market remains what it has always been; a place where you can get anything and see anything - a place teeming with life. The market is the real face of the city - mucky, multicultural and magnificent. Listen to this immersive collection of full-cast BBC radio dramas exploring the high and lows of this unique place which bursts with stories and life. In Loco Parentis by Garry Brown, a bittersweet empty nester comedy starring Reece Dinsdale, Jim can't sleep because his daughter's left for uni, his business is going belly up, and his father is going gaga. Oh, and to top it all he suspects his wife is having an affair with her boss… Phonebreaker by Steve Sunderland is the story of Matt. He’s going off the rails. School was a washout and working on his dad's market stall is a dead-end job. But when he hears a call for help on a stolen mobile phone, it's a call to action. An arresting morality tale starring Stephen Hoyle, Joseph Kloska and Jessica Blake. Sean's family own a fish stall down the market. Except Sean doesn't want to join them. He's become a 'Joey' for his best friend Darren who's a highly paid footballer. A Joey is a 'Go to Guy'. No way is he a dogsbody… The Joey by Jim Poysner is a quirky comedy starring John Catterall and Greg Wood. In Castaway by Michael Stewart, Kevin Eldon stars as Andrew, a man proud of his beard and his liberal attitudes. When Akram Khan, a successful businessman, buys some computers off his stall, things start looking up for Andrew. That is, until he fits a wi-fi router in Mr Khan’s impressive house… Eclipse by Sharon Oakes is a tender romantic comedy that tells the story of Carrie, who runs a flower stall. She also has a birthmark on her face. Maybe that's the reason she has never married? But Mrs Kaminsky knows she has a secret admirer. Starring Michelle Holmes, Andrew Westfield and Melissa Jane Sinden. Finally, An Imam and a Rabbi by Shakeel Ahmed is a wickedly funny supernatural comedy starring Muzz Khan and David Fleeshman. Imam Jawad and Rabbi Greenberg can't stand the sight of each other. But then something strange and spooky occurs that needs cross-cultural co-operation. Can they do it? Available as a complete collection for the first time, Market is a series of six plays with a whiff of the fantastical about them. Each story is self-contained, quirky and best described as a ‘modern morality’ play. Compelling, compulsive and utterly delightful, this wonderful collection is not to be missed by fans of comedy and drama alike. Produced by Peter Leslie Wild and Gary Brown Original Music by Steven D Reid ©2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Gary Brown, Jim Poyser, Michael Stewart, Shakeel Ahmed, Sharon Oakes, Steve Sunderland (Author), Andrew Westfield, David Fleeshman, Full Cast, Greg Wood, Jessica Blake, John Catterall, Joseph Kloska, Kevin Eldon, Melissa Jane Sinden, Michelle Holmes, Muzz Khan, Reese Dinsdale, Stephen Hoyle (Narrator)

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

"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 isn’t 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 isn’t) 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 he’s 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/Tracey’s 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 © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd."

Gary Brown (Author), Caroline Quentin, Full Cast, Jim Sweeney, Sara Kestelman (Narrator)

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Remember It: The Ultimate Guide on How to Improve Your Memory, Learn the Proven Tactics and Tricks o

"Remember It: The Ultimate Guide on How to Improve Your Memory, Learn the Proven Tactics and Tricks on How to Never Forget Anything Again Our brain works as a storage area for all our memories. Ideally, when we want to retrieve information, whether it’s old or new memory, we want it very quickly. But sometimes, our brain is not able to retrieve this memory. Now it can be a minor thing and not really a big deal if you forget it. But what if it’s a major thing that you absolutely had to remember? It can spell problems for you. It is important to learn how our brain operates with regards to our memories so we can take steps on how to take care of it. This audiobook will teach you all the information you need to know on how you can improve your memory. You will learn all the useful tips and tricks that will allow you to remember things. You will learn methods on how not to lose your precious memories. Some of the topics this will audiobook will discuss are the following: - Short and Long Term Memory - Visualization and Association - Diet and Exercise - Eliminating Repetitive Actions - Chunking - Using the Environment Around You - Remembering Names, Places, and Other Things - Using Sleeping Techniques Improving your memory can help stimulate your brain even more than before. If you want to learn more, scroll up and click “add to cart” now!"

Gary Brown (Author), Tanya Neihardt (Narrator)

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Enhance Your Memory Bundle: 2 IN 1 Bundle, Remember It and Memory Improvement

"Enhance Your Memory Bundle: 2 IN 1 Bundle, Remember It and Memory Improvement A good memory is important for anyone to possess. We all want to remember important information and events that happened in our lives. Our brain works as a storage area for all our memories. Ideally, when we want to retrieve information, whether it’s an old or new memory, we want it very quickly. But sometimes, our brain is not able to retrieve this memory. Now it can be a minor thing and not really a big deal if you forget it. But what if it’s a major thing that you absolutely had to remember? It can spell problems for you. It is important to learn how our brain operates with regards to our memories so we can take steps on how to take care of them. This bundle will teach you all the information you need to know on how you can improve your memory. You will learn all the useful tips and tricks that will allow you to remember things. You will learn methods on how not to lose your precious memories. You will learn different practices that would make your retention sharper and more efficient. This two-in-one bundle includes the following audiobooks: 1. Remember It: The Ultimate Guide on How to Improve Your Memory, Learn the Proven Tactics and Tricks on How to Never Forget Anything Again 2. Memory Improvement: The Ultimate Guide on How to Sharpen Your Memory, Discover the Effective Ways to Improve Your Memory to Remember Anything Get your copy of Enhance Your Memory 2 in 1 Bundle today!"

Gary Brown, and Amy Wyant (Author), Tanya Neihardt (Narrator)

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Pursuing the Heart of God: An honest look at the gospel, discipleship, and the Church in America

"Has the church in America lost sight of God’s heart? Is the American church the church Christ intended to start when He said, “I will build my church”? Or has the church in America merely become an American institution? Is it possible that the American church has become “The Cult of Self”? Is God on the throne, or are we? Discover the pure Gospel of Jesus Christ in its simplicity and power. Gary will also lead you into a clear understanding of what it means to follow Jesus and how simple and natural it is to make disciples. Finally, Gary will give you a fresh look at what Jesus intended when He declared, “I will build My church….” Pursuing the Heart of God is not a rant to make us feel guilty or sad about the state of the church, the Gospel and discipleship in America. Instead, Gary offers a refreshing return to biblical Christianity."

Gary Brown (Author), Another World Audiobooks - Brady Smith (Narrator)

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Market: Loco Parentis: A BBC Radio 4 dramatisation

"'Market' is an umbrella series of six plays, originally broadcast in BBC Radio 4's 'Afternoon Play' slot, about people who work in and around its stalls. Each story is a self-contained quirky tale. 'Loco Parentis' is a bitter-sweet comedy about Jim, who can't sleep because his daughter's left for uni, his business is going belly-up, and his father is going gaga. Oh, and to top it all he suspects his wife is having an affair with her boss. He needs to escape - but where to? The play was originally broadcast on 24 January 2011 and stars Reece Dinsdale as Jim. Also featured in the cast are Gerard Fletcher, Bobby Knutt, Sue Kelly, Kathryn Hunt, Ellie Meigan-Rose, Joncie Elmore, Szilvi Naray Davey and Sam Hevicon. With original music by Steven D. Reid, this is a modern morality play with a whiff of the fantastical about it. Produced by Peter Leslie Wild."

Gary Brown (Author), Bobby Knutt, Ellie Meigan-Rose, Gerard Fletcher, Jonice Elmore, Kathryn Hunt, Reese Dinsdale, Sam Hevicon, Sue Kelly, Szilvi Naray Davey (Narrator)

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Prospero, Ariel, Reith and Gill: A BBC Radio 4 dramatisation

"Gary Brown's BBC Radio 4 full-cast comedy dramatisation about artist Eric Gill's clash with the BBC over his famous sculpture of Prospero and Ariel, starring Anton Lesser as Eric Gill and Tim McInnerny as Sir John Reith, the first Director General of the Corporation. Originally broadcast in the ‘Afternoon Play’ slot on Wednesday 9 June 2010. Inspired by real events, the play charts a clash between the BBC's Governors and the artist over the propriety of the sculpture's appearance. Gill became quite a celebrity as he carved the statue in situ on scaffolding in front of Broadcasting House. In his trademark smock and beret, he drew the attention of the tabloid papers and became known as the ‘Married Monk’. The play imagines conversations between Sir John and the artist as he passes him on his way into Broadcasting House each morning. Framed with a period newsreel-style commentary, the comedy playfully deals with the perennial tension between the Establishment and the Artist. The strange and mysterious Gill contrasts with the authoritarian but often troubled figure of Reith, but in the end the sculpture focuses their thoughts about the role of Art in the life of mankind. While this is a comedy, the play touches a little on the well-documented darker side of both men's nature, and offers an insight into one of the more celebrated events of early BBC history. Brown's play speculates on how Reith struggled with the Governors and with his own psyche in dealing with one of the trickier events in the early days of the BBC. It also looks at how Gill, the artist, struggled with reconciling his unusual beliefs and lifestyle with a major commission from the heart of the Establishment. The cast is completed by Jon Glover as the Newsreel Reporter, David Seddon as Charlie, Stephen Darcy as Father Sean, Tina Gray as Lady Snowden and Alison Pettitt as the Nanny. Written by Gary Brown and directed by Peter Leslie Wild."

Gary Brown (Author), Alison Pettitt, David Seddon, Jonathan Glover, Stephen Darcy, Tina Gray (Narrator)

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