Audiobooks by Jenny Eclair

Jenny and Julie’s BBC Radio Dramas: On Baby Street, TwilightBaby.com and more

"A collection of comedies and dramas about modern women’s lives and loves, starring Jenny Eclair Jenny Eclair is one of Britain’s most-loved stand-up comedians, and the first woman to win the Perrier Award at the Edinburgh Fringe. She has written several acclaimed books, including the Sunday Times bestseller Older and Wider: A Survivor's Guide to the Menopause, and appeared on numerous TV and radio shows including Grumpy Old Women and Just a Minute. Collected here are some of her finest radio comedies and dramas, centred around women who are at a turning point in their lives. On Baby Street introduces us to three neighbours discovering the delights of parenthood. Series 1 sees them preparing for their new arrivals; in Series 2, the babies are born and the fun begins; and in Series 3, the children are toddlers, and their parents’ lives are changing. TwilightBaby.com takes a similar comic look at motherhood, as Cass, a 46-year-old with grown-up kids, finds to her shock that she is pregnant again. Over two series, we follow her as she blogs about being an ‘older’ mum, whilst endeavouring to keep the rest of her family in work and out of trouble. Just Juliette sees talk show host Juliette Johnson trying to balance marriage, motherhood and the media. As the two series unfold, she is on the verge of losing her job, her husband and her mind… And in the four-part comedy Dear Jenny, Dear Julie, two long-time pen pals – a Blackpudlian and an Australian – meet for the first time in London, and paint the town red. The pitfalls of fame are explored in two standalone dramas: Jason’s Mum, about a single mother with a chart-topping son, and The Andy Warhol Syndrome, in which housewife Carol becomes a reality TV celebrity, but has to deal with the aftermath when the cameras stop rolling. And in two dramatic monologues, In Convenience and He’s Leaving His Wife, Jenny Eclair takes us into the worlds of an unhappy wife preparing to host a dinner party on the worst of all possible days, and a mistress waiting on tenterhooks for her lover to tell his wife that their marriage is over. Written by Jenny Eclair and Julie Balloo, these witty, intimate comedy dramas boast stellar casts, including All Murray, Frances Barber, Kathy Burke, Kevin Eldon, Claire Skinner, Linda Robson, Emerald O’Hanrahan, Peter Sallis, Helen Lederer, Paul Merton, Nicholas Parsons and Ronni Ancona. Cast and credits Written by Jenny Eclair and Julie Balloo On Baby Street With Jenny Eclair, Tilly Vosburgh, Keith Allen,Lee Cornes, Caroline Hook, Claire Skinner, Matilda Ziegler, Graham Fellows, Hugh Ross, Frances Barber, Kathy Burke/Linda Robson, Kevin Eldon, Sue Elliot-Nicholls, Eva Stuart, James Sutton, Julie Balloo, Ronni Ancona and Al Murray Produced by Jane Berthoud and Helen Williams TwilightBaby.com With Jenny Eclair, Kevin Eldon, Joseph Cohen-Cole, Emerald O'Hanrahan, Felicity Montagu, Philip Fox, Stephen Hogan, Kate Layden, Sean Baker, Christine Kavanagh, Sally Orrock Directed by Sally Avens Just Juliette With Jenny Eclair, Jeff Rawle, James Fleet, Annabel Giles, Jan Goodman, Peter Sallis, Sylvia Syms, Robert Duncan, Jane Whittenshaw, Simon Upson, Jon Culshaw, Julie Balloo, Anthony Best, Martin Hyder and Deborah Stevenson Produced by Helen Williams and Claire Jones Dear Jenny, Dear Julie With Jenny Eclair, Julie Balloo, Helen Lederer, Nicholas Parsons and Paul Merton Produced by Sioned Wiliam Jason’s Mum Starring Linda Robson and Jenny Eclair Produced by Jane Berthoud In Convenience Performed by Jenny Eclair Directed by Sally Avens The Andy Warhol Syndrome With Jenny Eclair, Ewan Bailey, Jan Goodman, Gerard McDermott, Harry Myers and Ronni Ancona Produced by Liz Webb He’s Leaving His Wife Performed by Jenny Eclair Directed by Mary Peate © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Jenny Eclair, Julie Balloo (Author), Al Murray, Claire Skinner, Frances Barber, Full Cast, Graham Fellows, Jenny Eclair, Julie Balloo, Kathy Burke, Kevin Eldon, Linda Robson, Nicholas Parsons, Paul Merton, Ronni Ancona (Narrator)

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Comic Fringes: 21 short stories by top comedians

"A cracking collection of comic monologues, written and read by leading comedians Recorded in front of a live audience at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, this fantastic anthology features a host of diverse short stories, composed and performed by a veritable Who's Who of stand-up comedians. By turns hilarious and irreverent, poignant and bittersweet, together they make up a superb selection box of tasty treats. Among the all-star line-up, Romesh Ranganathan tells a comic tale of unrequited love among the orangutans; Susan Calman takes a wry look at office politics; Jon Richardson explores the perils of internet dating; and Sarah Millican takes us into the worlds of a compassionate undertaker's assistant and an elderly woman who fears she's becoming invisible. Russell Kane recalls his tempestuous ex; Aisling Bea recounts the dark, funny tale of a pensioner with murder in mind; Robert Florence reveals the shady doings of the Scottish branch of the Illuminati; and satirist John O'Farrell asks, 'what if Judas had written the Gospels'? Also sharing their fantastic fiction are a wealth of other literary comics, including Sanjeev Kohli, Joe Lycett, Bridget Christie, James Acaster, Jenny Eclair, Shazia Mirza and Mark Watson. Short story fans, rejoice: here are five hours of some of the most charming, absurd, dark, thoughtful and funny tales you'll ever find in one place. Contents: 1. May Contain Nuts by Janey Godley 2. The Hair of the Dead by Sarah Millican 3. Gone Phishing by Jon Richardson 4. The Woman Who Sniffed by Susan Calman 5. Just When You Thought It Was Safe to Be in the Green by Patrick Monahan 6. On the Dot by Shazia Mirza 7. Stairlift Us Up Where We Belong by Sarah Millican 8. Spooky and the Van by Joe Lycett 9. A Difference of Opinion by Bridget Christie 10. The Three Times I Dumped Eleanor, and the Manner of Her Death by Russell Kane 11. Sorry For Your Loss by James Acaster 12. Club Sandwich by Mark Watson 13. The Understudy by Jenny Eclair 14. Kill Dilly by Aisling Bea 15. I Bought a Monkey To Stand Out in the New York Art Scene by Sanjeev Kohli 16. Love and Orangutans by Romesh Ranganathan 17. Bad Fairytale by Grainne Maguire 18. The Gospel According to Judas by John O'Farrell 19. Pick Me Up by Angela Barnes 20. Apocalypse Soon by Dane Baptiste 21. Cats Who Walk Like Gentlemen by Robert Florence Production credits: Produced by Kirsteen Cameron First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 25 August 2009-6 September 2015 © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Aisling Bea, Angela Barnes, Bridget Christie, Dane Baptiste, James Acaster, Jenny Eclair, Joe Lycett, Jon Richardson, Mark Watson, Romesh Ranganathan, Russell Kane, Sanjeev Kholi, Sarah Millican, Shazia Mirza, Susan Calman (Author), Various (Narrator)

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Stories To Make You Smile: The Reading Agency

"A seriously entertaining collection of feelgood stories guaranteed to put the smile back on your face written especially by ten bestselling novelists: Jenny Éclair Mark Watson Veronica Henry Eva Verde Richard Madeley Katie Fforde Dorothy Koomson Vaseem Khan Helen Lederer Rachel Hore From a hilarious race against time to a moment of unexpected eavesdropping, from righting wrongs in rural India to finding joy in unlikely places, these stories are all rich in wit and humour, guaranteed to lift your spirits and warm your heart. Stories to Make you Smile is a co-commission between The Reading Agency and Specsavers as part of World Book Night 2021."

Dorothy Koomson, Eva Verde, Helen Lederer, Jenny Eclair, Katie Fforde, Mark Watson, Rachel Hore, Richard Madeley, Vaseem Khan, Veronica Henry (Author), Adjoa Andoh, Hugh Bonneville, Madhav Sharma, Samantha Bond (Narrator)

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Little Lifetimes: Series 1-6: A BBC Radio 4 Comedy Where Women Share Their Secrets

"A sparkling collection of comic monologues by Jenny Eclair, about women facing pivotal moments in their lives ‘Exquisitely crafted’ Radio Times In these funny, poignant short stories, voiced by some of Britain’s finest actresses, we are introduced to 29 very different women as they open their hearts and share their secrets. Here are tales of love, grief, revenge and adventure, told by a wealth of fascinating characters. There’s Bea, a top cook who’s about to prepare a very special birthday cake for her husband; Christine, who takes up watercolours and discovers inspiration can be found in the most unexpected places; Patsy, a rock star’s wife with a past and Penny, who takes looking after her boss a bit too far. From a grandmother visiting a posh supermarket to buy her grandchildren a meal they won't forget, to a cleaner who discovers some secrets behind the Farrow and Ball doors of the middle-class homes she visits, every one of the women we meet has a memorable, moving and surprising tale to tell... Among the star narrators are Lesley Sharp, Anita Dobson, Imelda Staunton, Josie Lawrence, Frances Barber, Samantha Bond, Doon Mackichan and Anne Reid. Produced by Sally Avens Series 1 Fifteen Minutes to Landing Woman – Lesley Manville Captain James Barrington – Clive Hayward Air Hostess – Jane Slavin Carol Goes Swimming Carol – Lorraine Ashbourne Manager – Jane Slavin A Trolley for a Change Pat – Ruth Sheen Checkout woman – Elaine Claxton Security guard – Clive Hayward Lauren – Jane Slavin George’s Cake Bea – Susie Blake The Viewing Reader – Annette Badland Doing the Best for Daniel Reader – Jenny Eclair Series 2 Lorna’s Holiday Lorna – Lesley Sharp Christine Paints Christine – Rosie Cavaliero Beverley in Shoes Beverley – Samantha Spiro Points Gail – Sarah Hadland A Slight Alteration Reader – Tessa Peake-Jones Waiting for Billy Patsy – Anita Dobson Series 3 Leo’s Passport Penny – Imelda Staunton Caroline – Karen Bartke Hannah’s Gone Hannah’s Mum – Josie Lawrence Mothers and Daughters Coral – Frances Barber Girl – Karen Bartke Boy – Luke MacGregor Anthea’s Round Robin Anthea – Samantha Bond Series 4 The Last Day Miss Cavendish – Vicki Pepperdine The Visit Reader – Doon Mackichan The Nannas Dawn – Tilly Vosburgh A Nice Time with All the Family Julie – Beverley Callard Series 5 A Long Weekend Cathy – Anne Reid The Kitchen Table Reader – Monica Dolan The Book Club Belle – Lucy Robinson Greta Doesn’t Want to Wait for Godot Greta – Amelia Bullmore"

Jenny Eclair (Author), Anita Dobson, Anne Reid, Doon Mackichan, Frances Barber, Full Cast, Imelda Staunton, Jenny Eclair, Josie Lawrence, Lesley Sharp, Samantha Bond (Narrator)

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