Audiobooks by Ronald Frame

The Hydro: A Full-Cast BBC Radio Drama Series

"All three series of Ronald Frame’s acclaimed drama set in a luxury hotel in the Scottish Highlands, plus ten spin-off stories The Carnbeg Hydro is a high-class spa resort set amidst the scenic wooded foothills of the Grampians. Over 100 years old, it’s a grand country hotel in the old tradition – but times have changed, and the Hydro must change with them. Following her husband’s death in a speedboat accident, Fee Drummond has taken over as managing director, and is determined to succeed in her own right. But she has enemies who would love to see her fail – among them, her own mother-in-law Marjorie… Fee has a tough task ahead of her – the hotel is in financial trouble, and the bank has just dropped a legal bombshell. And there is an even greater shock to come: one that will send skeletons tumbling out of the Drummond closet, and precipitate a crisis within the family. But in the midst of all the turmoil, there are still the hotel guests to attend to, each of whom has their own problems and secrets – from the distinguished concert violinist suffering from stage fright to the soap star planning revenge, the artist's widow trying to avoid the probing lens of a TV documentary crew, and the famous novelist out to settle old scores… Written by award-winning novelist Ronald Frame, this captivating serial stars Eliza Langland as Fee, with a full cast including David Rintoul, Crawford Logan and Ann Scott-Jones. Also featured are two spin-off series following the lives of various Carnbeg characters past and present, in Carnbeg Stories and More Stories from Carnbeg. Cast The Hydro Fee – Eliza Langland David – David Rintoul/Crawford Logan Mrs Kirkpatrick/Mary – Sheila Donald Marjorie Drummond – Ann Scott-Jones Sergeant Wilkie/Dunbar/Chris – Finlay McLean Mr Edel/Drummond – Crawford Logan Laura – Wendy Seager Kirsty – Gayanne Potter Calum – Geoffrey Lee Colin – Crawford Logan/Simon Tait With John Buick, Jan Moffatt, James Bryce, Alexander Morton, Mairi Gillespie, Liam Brennan, Sandy Neilson, Una McLean, Edith MacArthur, Gregor Powrie, Deirdre Davis, Louise Ludgate, Vivienne Dixon, Paul Young, Emma Currie, Irene MacDougall, Sarah Collier, Allan Sharpe, Richard Greenwood, Edward Forge, Muriel Romanes, Monica Gibb, Isabella Jarrett, Tom Watson, Russell Hunter, Anne Downie, Tony Cownie, Douglas Russell, Gerda Stevenson, Rose McBain, Barbara Rafferty, Michael Elder, Margot Clair, Eric Barlow and Catherine Baxter Directed by Patrick Rayner Carnbeg Stories read by Tamara Kennedy (‘The Doocot’, ‘The Fitting’, ‘Bonfires’) and Michael Mackenzie (‘The New’, ‘Away from It All’) More Stories from Carnbeg read by Paul Young (‘Blind Shot’), Nick Farr (‘Bull’), Eileen McCallum (‘The Evening News’, ‘Ben the Hoose’) and Irene MacDougall (‘The Adventures of Rosie Applecheeks’) Produced by David Jackson Young First broadcast BBC Radio 4: 30 April-21 May 1997 (Series 1), 25 August-15 September 1998 (Series 2), 26 October-16 November 1999 (Series 3), 7-11 July 2003 (Carnbeg Stories), 4-8 October 2004 (More Stories from Carnbeg) © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Ronald Frame (Author), Ann Scott-Jones, Crawford Logan, David Rintoul, Eliza Langland, Full Cast (Narrator)

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The Greengrocer's Apostrophe

"A collection of three comic tales from BBC Radio 4, ‘The Greengrocer’s Apostrophe’, inspired by those hand-written signs offering ‘Apple's and Banana's’ which can be found in every town in Britain. Originally broadcast in the ‘Afternoon Reading’ slots from 28-30 September 2010. ‘Penny's from Heaven’ by Anneliese Mackintosh: James Anthony Pearson reads a quirky story about the apostrophe that ends a relationship. Produced by Eilidh McCreadie. ‘Alice, Hanging in There’ by Ronald Frame: When Alice's high-flying career stalls, she finds a novel way to occupy her time. Armed only with a balaclava and a pot of paint, she starts to vent her anger on sloppy punctuation. Read by Tracy Wiles. Produced by Eilidh McCreadie. ‘The Sweet Possessive´ by Diana Hendry: Distracted by an apostrophe obsession, a woman fails to notice that her lover is not all that he seems. Read by Monica Gibb. Produced by Eilidh McCreadie."

Anneliese Mackintosh, Diana Hendry, Ronald Frame (Author), James Anthony Pearson (Narrator)

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Blue Wonder

"A BBC Radio full-cast drama which tells a story of love and deception set during the Cold War. Written by Ronald Frame for BBC Radio Scotland and broadcast on BBC Radio 3 as part of the 'Drama on 3' collection in September 2008. Throughout the period of the Cold War in the late 1960s and early 1970s, 'romeo spies' were operating, targeting bright and susceptible young women. Alice Reeves, a young secretary from London, unwittingly becomes romantically involved with Otto Hanhart - an East German spy. The encounter leads to unexpected consequences for both parties, changing their lives forever. Starring Clare Corbett as Alice Reeves and Jamie Glover as Otto Hanhart. Also included in the cast are Nick Sayce, Gunnar Cauthery, Stephen Critchlow, Cressida Trew, Dan Starkey and Liza Sadovy. Produced and directed by David Ian Neville."

Ronald Frame (Author), Clare Corbett, Full Cast, Jamie Glover (Narrator)

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