Audiobooks by John Wyndham

Classic Science Fiction: A BBC Radio Drama Collection: Six Full-Cast Dramatisations

"Full-cast dramatisations of six seminal sci-fi novels that have shaped the genre Thrilling and thought-provoking, shocking and satirical; science fiction has long captivated us with its surprising scenarios and subversion of the familiar. Included here are six classics from the past 250 years, each offering a unique exploration of the genre's foundational themes. From monsters, Martians and fantastical machines to rip-roaring adventures, utopian tales and ‘cosy catastrophes’, these stunning dramas introduce us to other worlds – and make us see our own world differently... Brought to life by an incredible cast, including Bill Nighy, Brigit Forsyth, Jamie Parker, Shaun Dooley, Stephen Critchlow, Blake Ritson, Bill Paterson and more. Frankenstein – First published in 1818, Mary Shelley’s famous horror story about a scientist who reanimates a living creature in a horrific experiment is widely considered the first science fiction novel. Journey to the Centre of the Earth – Scientific curiosity sparks an epic quest in Jules Verne’s 1864 novel, as three intrepid explorers venture into the heart of a dormant Icelandic volcano. Erewhon – Samuel Butler’s 1872 classic centres on the explorer Higgs, who discovers a remote land where the use of machines is forbidden, having a cold is a crime, and the greatest scholarly achievement is the study of unreason. The War of the Worlds – Following sightings of strange explosions on the surface of Mars, Martian ships begin to arrive on Earth. But scientific excitement quickly turns to horror... The Disintegration Machine – Indomitable academic Professor Challenger sets out to investigate dastardly Latvian scientist Theodore Nemor, who has invented a startling device capable of disassembling and reforming objects.... The Midwich Cuckoos – The rural idyll of 1950s Midwich is overturned by a mysterious alien force that causes all the fertile women in the area to simultaneously become pregnant... First published 1818 (Frankenstein), 1864 (JttCotE), 1872 (Erewhon), 1895 (TWotW), 1929 (TDM), 1957 (TMC) Cast and credits Frankenstein Cast: Jamie Parker, Shaun Dooley, Susie Riddell, Alun Raglan, Robert Blythe, Sam Alexander, Christine Absalom, Patrick Brennan, Emma Hook, Joe Sims, Don Gilet, Bruce Alexander Written by Mary Shelley Dramatised by Lucy Catherine Directed by Marc Beeby Journey to the Centre of the Earth Cast: Joel MacCormack, Stephen Critchlow, Gudmundur Thorvaldsson, Nicola Ferguson, Elizabeth Bennett, Nick Underwood, Sam Rix, Tom Forrister, Scarlett Brookes Written by Jules Verne Dramatised by Moya O’Shea Directed by Tracey Neale Composer: Neil Brand Erewhon Cast: Graeme Hawley, Jasmine Hyde, Jonathan Taller, Sue Ryding, Brigit Forsyth, Leigh Symonds, David Fleeshman, Stuart Richman Written by Samuel Butler Dramatised by Eamonn O'Neill, Martin Shea and James O'Neill Produced and directed by Gary Brown The War of the Worlds Cast: Blake Ritson, Samuel James, John Dougall, Sanchia McCormack, Carl Prekopp, David Sterne, Maeve Bluebell Wells, Finlay Robertson, Nick Murchie, Sarah Ridgeway, Georgie Glen, John Bowler, David Sturzaker Written by HG Wells Dramatised by Melissa Murray Directed by Marc Beeby The Disintegration Machine Cast: Bill Paterson, Gunnar Cauthery, Nick Ball, Robert Lloyd Parry, Joanna Monro, Alexandria Everett Written by Arthur Conan Doyle Dramatised by Robert Lloyd Parry Directed by Fiona Kelcher The Midwich Cuckoos Cast: Bill Nighy, Sarah Parish, Clive Merrison, Nicholas R Bailey, Katherine Tozer, Mark Chatterton, Barbara Marten, Malcolm Raeburn, Christine Brennan, Rebecca Bridle Written by John Wyndham Dramatised by Dan Rebellato Produced and directed by Polly Thomas Original music composed and performed by Chris Madin (P) 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. © 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

H.G. Wells, John Wyndham, Jules Verne, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Samuel Butler, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Author), Bill Nighy, Bill Paterson, Blake Ritson, Bridget Forsyth, Full Cast, Graeme Hawley, Jamie Parker, Jasmine Hyde, Joel McCormack, Jonathan Taller, Samuel James, Sarah Parrish, Shaun Dooley, Stephen Critchlow (Narrator)

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Red Frontier 2: Classic Tales of Mars: Classic Adventures on Science Fiction’s Greatest Frontier

"In the great age of classic science fiction, writers kept returning to one world more than any other — a place of thin air, endless horizons, and secrets buried beneath red dust. Mars and Martians and Nothing But Mars and Martians 2 brings together twenty remarkable vintage stories from the 1930s through the 1960s — tales of explorers, settlers, scientists, wanderers, and the strange beings who may already call Mars home. Some stories are tense and thought-provoking. Some are ironic and playful. Others remind us that the unknown rarely behaves the way we expect. Here you’ll find unforgettable works from masters such as Ray Bradbury, Philip K. Dick, Isaac Asimov, Fritz Leiber, Clifford D. Simak, John Wyndham, Harlan Ellison, and more — each imagining Mars in a different light: dangerous, curious, hopeful, lonely, and deeply mysterious. Travel across forgotten outposts. Walk ancient ruins. Listen closely for signals that may not be meant for us. And along the way, discover just how much stories about Mars tell us about ourselves. - The Foxholes of Mars by Fritz Leiber - Survey Team by Philip K. Dick - Welcome Martians by Evan Hunter - Guest Expert by Alan K. Lang - Message From Mars by Clifford D. Simak - The Visitor by Ray Bradbury - The Blonde From Barsoom by Robert F. Young - Death-Wish by Ray Bradbury - Two Weeks in August by Frank M. Robinson - Moon of Memory by Bryce Walton - The Weapon by Isaac Asimov - The Beast of Boredom by Richard R. Smith - On the Fourth Planet by J. F. Bone - Saknarth by Donald A. Wollheim - Never on Mars by John Wyndham - The One Who Waits by Ray Bradbury - Welcoming Committee by Harry Harrison - Gunnison’s Bonanza by Dick Purcell - Office Call by Charles E. Fritch - Cosmic Striptease by Harlan Ellison"

Alan K. Lang, Bryce Walton, Charles E. Fritch, Clifford D. Simak, Dick Purcell, Donald A. Wollheim, Evan Hunter, Frank M. Robinson, Fritz Leiber, Harlan Ellison, Harry Harrison, Isaac Asimov, J. F. Bone, John Wyndham, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, Richard R. Smith, Robert F. Young (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Vintage Sci-Fi 15 - 21 Vintage Science Fiction Short Stories from the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and 1960s

"Vintage Sci-Fi 15 - 21 Vintage Science Fiction Short Stories from the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and 1960s - Never on Mars by John Wyndham - Membership Drive by Murray F. Yaco - The Perfect Woman by Robert Sheckley - Spawning Ground by Lester Del Rey - Arena by Fredric Brown - The Stuff by Henry Slesar - Superiority by Arthur C. Clarke - Come Home From Earth by Edmond Hamilton - Double-Cross by Frederik Pohl - When the Moon Fell by Morrison Colladay - It Burns Me Up! by Ray Bradbury - My Past is Mine by Gerda Rhoads - The Outer Quiet by Herbert D. Kastle - Cosmic Striptease by Harlan Ellison - Yesterday Was Monday by Theodore Sturgeon - Potential by Robert Sheckley - Or Darwin, If You Prefer by Mel Hunter - The Artist and the Door by Dorothy Quick - Nobody Saw the Ship by Murray Leinster - The Beast in the Cave by H. P. Lovecraft - A Thousand Deaths by Jack London"

Arthur C. Clarke, Dorothy Quick, Edmond Hamilton, Frederik Pohl, Fredric Brown, Gerda Rhoads, H.P. Lovecraft, Harlan Ellison, Henry Slesar, Herbert D. Kastle, Jack London, John Wyndham, Lester Del Rey, Mel Hunter, Morrison Colladay, Murray F. Yaco, Murray Leinster, Ray Bradbury, Robert Sheckley, Theodore Sturgeon (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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1950s Science Fiction 9 - 25 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories from the 1950s: Robots, Paradoxes and Adventures Beyond the Stars

"The 1950s were a golden age of science fiction—a decade when writers imagined astonishing futures, questioned humanity’s place in the universe, and explored the consequences of technology with equal parts wonder and caution. 1950s Science Fiction 9 brings together twenty-five unforgettable stories from some of the greatest names ever to write the genre. Travel to distant worlds where first contact is anything but simple. Encounter mysterious alien visitors, abandoned spacecraft drifting through the void, quarantined civilizations, and strange beings that challenge everything humanity believes about itself. From the sharp wit of Robert Sheckley to the visionary imagination of Arthur C. Clarke, every story offers a unique glimpse into the boundless creativity of mid-century science fiction. Experience military blunders on a galactic scale in Clarke’s classic Superiority, uncover secrets hidden among the stars in The Parasite, and follow unexpected adventures in stories by Isaac Asimov, Harry Harrison, Robert Silverberg, John Wyndham, Harlan Ellison, and many more. Some tales are suspenseful, some humorous, some deeply thought-provoking—but all capture the excitement that made 1950s science fiction a cultural phenomenon. You’ll discover robots that refuse to behave, paradoxes that defy logic, explorers confronting the unknown, and ordinary people thrust into extraordinary situations. Whether it’s a lonely outpost in deep space, a mysterious visitor from another world, or a future society facing unexpected consequences, these stories continue to entertain and inspire decades after their original publication. Carefully restored and collected in one volume, 1950s Science Fiction 9 delivers adventure, imagination, and classic storytelling from an era when the future felt limitless. If you love vintage science fiction filled with big ideas, memorable characters, and timeless wonder, this collection belongs in your library."

A. Bertram Chandler, Alan E. Nourse, Arthur C. Clarke, Charles E. Fritch, Dick Purcell, Dorothy Quick, Gerda Rhoads, Harlan Ellison, Harry Harrison, Herbert D. Kastle, Isaac Asimov, J. F. Bone, John Victor Peterson, John Wyndham, Lester Del Rey, Mel Hunter, Randall Garrett, Richard R. Smith, Robert Sheckley, Robert Silverberg, Roger D. Aycock (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 7: More Than 31 Hours of Classic Science Fiction: Legendary Authors. Timeless Stories. Endless Imagination.

"50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 7: More Than 31 Hours of Classic Science Fiction Prepare for another unforgettable voyage through the golden age of science fiction with 50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 7. Featuring more than 31 hours of classic storytelling, this outstanding anthology brings together fifty remarkable tales from the visionary authors whose ideas helped define the genre for generations. Explore distant galaxies, mysterious planets, strange civilizations and extraordinary scientific discoveries. From thrilling adventures and first-contact encounters to unforgettable mysteries and imaginative speculation, every story showcases the creativity and originality that made vintage science fiction timeless. This incredible collection features works by many of the genre’s greatest authors, including Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, Harlan Ellison, H. P. Lovecraft, Jack London, Clifford D. Simak, Robert Silverberg, John Wyndham, Frederik Pohl, Fritz Leiber, Fredric Brown, Edmond Hamilton, Murray Leinster, A. Bertram Chandler, Harry Harrison, Robert Sheckley, Hal Clement, Lester Del Rey, E. M. Forster, Alan E. Nourse, Chester S. Geier, Paul MacNamara, George O. Smith, Murray F. Yaco, Henry Slesar, Morrison Colladay, J. F. Bone, Frank Lillie Pollock, Hugh B. Cave, Kenneth Sterling, Charles E. Fritch, Don Mark Lemon, Dick Purcell, Gerda Rhoads, Herbert D. Kastle, Theodore Sturgeon, Mel Hunter, Dorothy Quick, Ron Cocking and Frank R. Stockton. Whether you’re returning to legendary favorites or discovering overlooked classics, this collection delivers an exceptional variety of vintage science fiction filled with unforgettable characters, astonishing ideas and stories that continue to inspire readers and listeners around the world. If you love timeless science fiction that sparks the imagination and rewards every return visit, 50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 7 belongs in your collection."

A. Bertram Chandler, Alan E. Nourse, Arthur C. Clarke, Charles E. Fritch, Chester S. Geier, Clifford D. Simak, Dick Purcell, Don Mark Lemon, Dorothy Quick, E.M. Forster, Edmond Hamilton, Frank Lillie Pollock, Frank R. Stockton, Frederik Pohl, Fredric Brown, Fritz Leiber, George O. Smith, Gerda Rhoads, H.P. Lovecraft, Hal Clement, Harlan Ellison, Harry Harrison, Henry Slesar, Herbert D. Kastle, Hugh B. Cave, Isaac Asimov, J. F. Bone, Jack London, John Wyndham, Kenneth Sterling, Lester Del Rey, Mel Hunter, Morrison Colladay, Murray F. Yaco, Murray Leinster, Paul MacNamara, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, Robert Sheckley, Robert Silverberg, Ron Cocking, Theodore Sturgeon (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Lost Sci-Fi Books 211 thru 220 - Ten Lost Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s

"Lost Sci-Fi Books 211 thru 220- Ten Lost Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s - In the Walls of Eryx by H. P. Lovecraft and Kenneth Sterling - Dance of the Dead by Richard Matheson - Never Trust A Thief! by Robert Silverberg - Hey Ma, Where's Willie? by I. M. Bukstein - Ring Around The Sun by Isaac Asimov - Never on Mars by John Wyndham - Death-Wish by Ray Bradbury - Atomic Station by Frank Belknap Long - Time Pussy by Isaac Asimov - All Cats Are Gray by Andre Norton"

Andre Norton, Frank Belknap Long, H.P. Lovecraft, I. M. Bukstein, Isaac Asimov, John Wyndham, Kenneth Sterling, Ray Bradbury, Richard Matheson, Robert Silverberg (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Beyond the Stars 7: Classic Science Fiction Adventures: Explore Strange Worlds Beyond the Final Frontier

"Space Travelers and Nothing But Space Travelers 7 - Eighteen Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s - The Burnt Planet by William Brittain - The Weapon by Isaac Asimov - The Portable Star by Isaac Asimov - Runaway by Alfred Coppel - Atomic Station by Frank Belknap Long - The Mystery of Deneb IV by Robert Silverberg - Inside the Comet by Arthur C. Clarke - Starlight! by Isaac Asimov - The Time of Cold by Mary Carlson - Derelict by Alan E. Nourse - The Ultimate Vice by A. Bertram Chandler - The Venus Evil by Chester S. Geier - Hot Planet by Hal Clement - A Hitch in Space by Fritz Leiber - Never on Mars by John Wyndham - Membership Drive by Murray F. Yaco - Spawning Ground by Lester Del Rey - Quarantined Species by J. F. Bone"

A. Bertram Chandler, Alan E. Nourse, Alfred Coppel, Arthur C. Clarke, Chester S. Geier, Frank Belknap Long, Fritz Leiber, Hal Clement, Isaac Asimov, J. F. Bone, John Wyndham, Lester Del Rey, Mary Carlson, Murray F. Yaco, Robert Silverberg, William Brittain (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Lost Sci-Fi Books 216 thru 220 - Five Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and 1960s

Andre Norton, Frank Belknap Long, Isaac Asimov, John Wyndham, Ray Bradbury (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Never on Mars: The Survivor No One Believed

"Never On Mars follows Jeremy Chambet, a physicist who becomes the only man ever to return from a mission to Mars. His ship crash-lands in the ocean with no records, no crewmates, and no proof—only his testimony about what happened to Christopher Deeley and Peter Quorridge on the Martian surface. At first, the world celebrates him. But celebration quickly twists into suspicion when prize committees try to avoid paying out, relatives file claims, and the press seizes on contradictions in Jeremy’s statements. Jeremy insists the crew reached Mars, walked beneath an orange sun, examined ruins near the Ismenius Lacus region, and eventually discovered an underwater city populated by unknown beings. According to him, these creatures dragged the ship toward a canal, killed his companions, and nearly destroyed him too. But without evidence—since the Uniac 5 exploded on impact—experts attack every detail of his claims, citing atmospheric calculations, astronomical models, and long-accepted scientific assumptions. Jeremy finds himself isolated, doubted, and accused of murder, fraud, and deceit. What emerges is not a tale of monsters, but a tense psychological battle: a man struggling against a world that refuses to believe what he saw. Wyndham brings a remarkable sense of plausibility to the story. The expedition’s cramped living conditions, inter-crew tensions, scientific debates, and emotional strain create a vivid sense of realism that makes Jeremy’s ordeal even more compelling. This isn’t just a story about Mars—it’s a story about human beings under pressure, the limits of certainty, and how quickly public admiration can curdle into condemnation. John Wyndham was a pioneering British author whose thoughtful brand of speculative fiction reshaped mid-20th-century science fiction. His most famous novels include The Day of the Triffids, The Midwich Cuckoos, The Chrysalids, and The Kraken Wakes."

John Wyndham (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Classic Dystopias: A BBC Radio Drama Collection: The Time Machine, We, The Trial, Brave New World, Nineteen Eighty-Four, The Chrysalids

"Full-cast dramatisations of six masterpieces from the founding fathers of dystopian fiction Dark and disturbing, provocative and prescient, dystopian literature has long captured our imagination with its nightmarish visions of forbidding future worlds. Included here are six classic novels of time-travel, totalitarianism and terror, written by some of the masters of speculative fiction and adapted for radio with all-star casts. The Time Machine by HG Wells - A Victorian inventor takes a fateful journey into the far future, where mankind has diverged into two species - the Eloi and the Morlocks. Robert Glenister and William Gaunt star in this pioneering science fiction adventure. We by Evgeny Zamyatin - In a post-revolutionary future, OneState is ruled according to the principles of rationality. The penalty for dissent is death. But when engineer D-503 meets the beautiful 1-330, he begins to question everything... Starring Anton Lesser, Don Warrington and Brigit Forsyth. The Trial by Franz Kafka - Josef K is an ordinary man who lives a quiet life. Then, one morning, he is awoken by two men and arrested - but what is his crime? Mike Gwylim stars in this gripping dramatisation by Hanif Kureishi. Brave New World by Aldous Huxley - It's 2116 and Helmholtz Watson and Bernard Marx are token rebels in a society where eugenics, promiscuity and happiness are gently enforced. Into this world comes an outsider, John, who will show the duo what rebellion really means... Starring Justin Salinger, John Coy and Milton Lopes. Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell - Winston Smith works for the Ministry of Truth, rewriting history to suit the Party. When he finds love with Julia, he awakens to new possibilities - but free thinking is forbidden, and Big Brother is always watching... Christopher Eccleston and Pippa Nixon star in Orwell's chilling tale. The Chrysalids by John Wyndham - In a post-apocalyptic world devastated by genetic mutation, the God-respecting people of Waknuk regard deviation as the work of the Devil. Young David and his friends can communicate by telepathy: but as Mutants, they must hide their powers or face the consequences of discovery... Starring Matthew Beard, Verity-May Henry and Emma Cunniffe. First published 1899 (The Time Machine), 1921 (We), 1925 (The Trial), 1932 (Brave New World), 1949 (Nineteen Eighty-Four), 1955 (The Chrysalids) (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Aldous Huxley, Franz Kafka, George Orwell, H.G. Wells, John Wyndham, Yevgeni Zamyatin (Author), Anton Lesser, Brigit Forsyth, Christopher Eccleston, Don Warrington, Full Cast, Jonathan Coy, Justin Salinger, Matthew Beard, Mike Gwylim, Pippa Nixon, Robert Glenister, William Gaunt (Narrator)

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John Wyndham: A BBC Radio Drama Collection: Six classic BBC radio adaptations

"Bill Nighy, Sarah Parish, Barbara Shelley and Peter Sallis are among the cast in these six classic BBC Radio dramatisations. John Wyndham’s quietly menacing post-apocalyptic tales are enduringly popular, and these gripping, atmospheric radio adaptations of his classic fiction are resonant with terror and suspense. In The Day of the Triffids, first broadcast in 1968, most people have been left blind after a meteor shower, and lethal carnivorous triffids are roaming the land. The Kraken Wakes, dramatised for radio in 1998, is a thrilling story of monsters from the deep, alien invasion and ecological disaster. The Chrysalids, first broadcast in 1981, explores the dangers of being different, while the 1989 adaptation of short story Survival focuses on the lengths people will go to in order to survive. The Midwich Cuckoos, broadcast in 2003, is a disturbing tale of a village sealed off from the world for a day, and subsequently taken over by terrifying, inhuman children. Dramatised for radio in 1998, Chocky is a chilling tale of a boy who appears to be communicating with an invisible friend. Also included is Beware the Stare! a half-hour BBC Radio 4 documentary looking at The Midwich Cuckoos in print and on screen. Note: These are the BBC Transcription Services versions of The Day of the Triffids, prepared for sale to overseas territories. At the time, 12 minutes of material was deleted from these episodes to bring down the running time. However, these deleted scenes have been recovered and are included as bonus extra content at the end of the final episode of The Day of the Triffids."

John Wyndham (Author), Barbara Shelley, Bill Nighy, Full Cast, Peter Sallis (Narrator)

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Chocky: Classic Radio Sci-Fi

"From John Wyndham, author of The Day of the Triffids, comes this chilling tale of a normal boy confronted with abnormal circumstances. Matthew had always been an ordinary boy. Even when he started talking to himself and introduced his invisible friend, Chocky, to the family, it was obviously just a phase he was going through. And all children have imaginary friends, even if Matthew’s a bit old to have one. As he becomes increasingly distressed and blames it on arguments with this unseen companion, his parents become concerned. But when Matthew starts explaining binary maths and anti-gravity propulsion, concerns turn to worry. After all, Chocky is only the product of an overactive imagination. Isn’t he? Chocky stars Sacha Dhawan as Matthew, Owen Teale as David Gore and Cathy Tyson as Mary Gore."

John Wyndham (Author), Cathy Tyson, Full Cast, Owen Teale, Sacha Dhawan (Narrator)

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