Audiobooks by Peter Flannery

#Blessed and other stories of love and friendship: 13 BBC Radio Dramas

"Thirteen plays about human connection, from some of BBC Radio's best writers exploring love, family, romances and life's ups and downs This diverse collection of stories centres around family dynamics, relationships both romantic and platonic, and the diverse ways ordinary people navigate the vicissitudes of everyday life. Ranging from modern fairy tales to coming-of-age dramas, they feature a wide variety of styles, and are scripted by an array of writers from award-winning dramatists to first-time authors. Here are stories of meeting and parting; hope and heartbreak; grief and forgiveness; and the endless possibility of change. We meet the couple racing to secure their IVF treatment; the wide-eyed young Conservative whose awakening is more than just political; the teenager who discovers a secret that threatens his entire extended family; the ex-offender transformed through his friendship with a photographer, and many more captivating characters. These engrossing dramas let us venture into their worlds; giving us an intimate insight into their lives and loves. Among the casts are Jaime Winstone, Sean Gallagher, Rhea Bailey, Mina Anwar, Ciarán Griffiths and Harry McEntire. Cast and credits All plays are Sparklab productions for BBC Radio 4 and Radio 3. Produced by Melanie Harris and Executive Produced by Polly Thomas, Jeremy Mortimer & Jo Meek. #blessed Cast: Olivia Poulet, Laurence Dobiesz, Ayesha Dharker, Valmike Rampersad, Fenella Woolgar Written by Olivia Poulet and Laurence Dobiesz. Directed by Susannah Tresilian. Indigo Children Cast: Lizzy Clark, Jaime Winstone, Luke Jerdy, Sylvestra Le Touzel Written by Hannah Silva. Directed by Jude Kelly My Life Is a Series of People Saying Goodbye Cast: Sean Gallagher, David Annen, Will Payne, Fenella Woolgar, Frances Grey, Jenny Jules Written by Dan Rebellato. Produced and Directed by Polly Thomas Not for Turning Cast Nicola Holt, Henry Devas, Andrew Bentley, Ashley Gerlach, Toby Hadoke Written by Tim Dawson. Directed by Lawrence Till The Ladies Room Cast: Rhea Bailey, Lisa Livingstone, Lois Chimimba Written by Gemma Bedeau. Directed by Melanie Harris Whose Baby? Cast: Gurjeet Singh, Mina Anwar, Perveen Hussain, George Bukhari, Sid Akbar Ali Written by Ishy Din. Directed by Julia Ford. 1963 Cast: Andy Clark, Curtis Appleby, Ross Waiton, Jill Dellow, Micheal Ajao Written by Peter Flannery. Directed by Melanie Harris Carifesta 2019: Mr Singh Cast: Keegan Maharaj, Rhesa Samuel, Idrees Saleem, Tafar Lewis, Khadijah Kirton, Israel Nunes Children from the Quays Foundation, Maloney, Trinidad & Tobago. Written by Derron Sandy. Directed by Melanie Harris Carifesta 2019: Aron Cast: Levee Rodriguez, Errol Fabien, Anand Lawkaran, Jayron Remy, Tishanna Williams, Nickolai Salcedo. Written by Kyle Hernandez. Directed by Melanie Harris Carifesta 2019: Water More Than Flour Cast: Mandisa Granderson, Conrad Parris, Kimmy Stoute-Robinson, Arnold Goindham Written by Elisha Efua Bartels. Directed by Melanie Harris Karin and Andrew Cast: Eve Shotton, Ciarán Griffiths, Darren Kuppan, Melissa Jane Sinden Scripted and directed by Melanie Harris. In His Kiss Cast: Niamh McGowan, Harry McEntire, Kimberly Hart-Simpson Written by Lucy Montague Moffatt. Directed by Julia Ford The Reality Tunnel Cast: Sarah Miele, Sam Newton Written by Karen Law. Directed by Melanie Harris © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Dan Rebellato, Derron Sandy, Elisha Efua Bartels, Gemma Bedeau, Hannah Silva, Ishy Din, Karen Laws, Kyle Hernandez, Laurence Dobiesz, Lucy Montague Moffatt, Melanie Harris, Olivia Poulet, Peter Flannery, Tim Dawson (Author), Fenella Woolgar, Full Cast, Jamie Winstone, Mina Anwar, Olivia Poulet (Narrator)

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Our Friends in the North: Based on the landmark BBC TV drama

"Peter Flannery's adaptation of his own iconic BAFTA award winning TV series - with a brand new final episode by award-winning writer Adam Usden 'A stunning state-of-the-nation social commentary' The Telegraph First broadcast in 1996, Our Friends in the North was one of the most highly acclaimed TV shows of the 1990s. It launched the careers of Daniel Craig, Christopher Eccleston, Gina McKee and Mark Strong, won numerous awards including three BAFTAs, and is widely regarded as a modern classic. Now, 26 years later, Peter Flannery has recreated his epic saga for radio. Ambitious in scale and scope, the drama follows the fortunes of four friends over three decades, beginning in 1964. Drawing on real-life controversies from the Sixties and Seventies, it tackles corporate, political and police corruption in the 1960s, the Soho porn empires of the 1970s, the nouveau riche and the Miners' Strike of the 1980s and the rise of New Labour in the 1990s. A final episode by Adam Usden brings the story up to the present day, picking up on several characters from 26 years before and showing them dealing with familiar challenges including housing conditions, young people's engagement with politics and father/son relationships. Starring four talented young actors - Norah Lopez Holden, James Baxter, Luke MacGregor and Philip Correia - this powerful, poignant audio retelling immerses us in the world of Tyneside pals Mary, Nicky, Geordie and Tosker, as they face personal, political and social upheaval, experience triumph and tragedy, and make decisions that will change their lives forever. Production credits Written by Peter Flannery Episode 10 written by Adam Usden and dedicated to the memory of Warren Usden Produced by Melanie Harris Executive Producer: Jeremy Mortimer Trainee Production Co-ordinator: Emma O'Mahoney Studio Engineer: Paul Clark Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore, Jon Nicholls, Paul Cargill and Steve Brooke A Sparklab production for BBC Radio 4 Cast Mary/Julia/Francine - Norah Lopez Holden Nicky/Young Anthony/Christopher Collins - James Baxter Geordie/Ray/Anthony - Luke MacGregor Tosker/DI Salway/Toby Roddy - Philip Correia Felix - Trevor Fox Florrie/Sandra/Claudia Seabrook/Psychiatrist/Mrs Wilkinson - Tracey Wilkinson Austin Donohue/Charlie/Claud Seabrook/DI Cockburn/Colin Butler/Christopher - Tom Goodman-Hill Eddie Wells/Arthur Watson/Commander Harold Chapple - James Gaddas Bede Connor/Benny Barratt/Chief Constable Roy Johnson/Alan Roe/The Close Encounterer - Tony Hirst John Edwards - Maanuv Thiara DS Conrad/Priest - Andrew Byron Ernie/Sir Colin Blamire/Asst Commander Fieldson - Des Yankson Helen/Paula/Lucille/Alison/Elaine/Alice - Eve Shotton Commissioner Jellicoe/Superintendent - Darren Kuppan Sean Collins - Alfie Williams Amy - Bryony Corrigan Roy - David Leon Kira - Lucy Aiston Wazza - Noel Walton Mike - Tom Machell First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 17 March-9 June 2022 ©2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Adam Usden, Peter Flannery (Author), James Baxter, James Gaddas, Luke Macgregor, Norah Lopez Holden, Philip Correia, Tom Goodman-Hill, Tony Hirst, Tracey Wilkinson, Trevor Fox (Narrator)

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Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance®

"An odyssey into life’s challenging questions during an unforgettable summer motorcycle trip Acclaimed as one of the most exciting books in the history of American letters, Robert M. Pirsig’s Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance became an instant bestseller upon its publication in 1974. A powerful examination of how we live, as well as a breath-taking meditation on how to live better, it tells the epic story of a father and son’s motorcycle trip across America’s Northwest in the 1960s. Pirsig’s modern classic transformed a generation and continues to inspire millions of readers today. Dramatised for radio for the first time by Peter Flannery (Our Friends in the North, George Gently, The Devil’s Whore), this fantastic full-cast production stars James Purefoy (Rome, Injustice, Ironclad) and adds a new and original dimension to an iconic work. Following a father and his young son on their cross-country summer adventure from Minnesota to California, it is a story of love, fear, growth, discovery and acceptance. Both personal and philosophical, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is also a compelling study of relationships, values, enlightenment and meaning. The maintenance of the motorcycle throughout the journey illustrates how to unify the cold, rational realm of technology with the warm, imaginative realm of artistry. Resonating with the confusions and the wonders of existence, the narrator wrestles with some of the most important philosophical questions of the 20th century. His need to also reconcile his past and present selves drives him and his son forward, to a point where all is either lost or won on the Chautauqua spiritual journey. This audio edition includes a bonus 10 minutes of material that was not broadcast on the radio. NB: the recording contains strong language. Production credits Author: Robert M. Pirsig Dramatist: Peter Flannery Original music: Jon Nicholls Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore Producer: Melanie Harris A Sparklab production for BBC Radio 4. © 2012 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P) 2012 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Peter Flannery, Robert M. Pirsig (Author), Full Cast, James Purefoy (Narrator)

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