Audiobooks by Susan Calman

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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Susan Calman’s Listomania: A BBC Radio 2 panel show

"Susan Calman hosts this BBC Radio panel game exploring the wonderful world of lists Presented by writer, comedian and self-confessed listomaniac Susan Calman, this hilarious show celebrates the power of the humble list - from 'Buzzfeed' to 'bucket' and everything in between. Accompanying Susan for a spot of comic categorising are a panel of special guests, including Lucy Porter, Joe Lycett, Richard Herring, Katherine Ryan, James Acaster, Miles Jupp, Lucy Beaumont, Nat Luurtsema, Alun Cochrane, Sarah Millican, Ricky Wilson, Roisin Conaty and Isy Suttie. Together, they participate in a variety of anarchic games themed around lists both magnificent and mundane. What would be on Mary Poppins' to-do list? What things should you resolutely avoid doing before you die? And can you tell the difference between a list of 'My Little Pony' names and a list of illegal narcotics? All these questions, and more, are tackled by the plucky panellists, who are also challenged to improvise their own quickfire lists, including 'fresh quirks for a TV detective', 'new additions to the Ten Commandments' and 'Disney dwarves that were left out of the final 7'. Full of great gags, diverting topics and off-the-wall trivia, Listomania is sure to make your list of favourite radio comedy shows - so grab a pen and paper and join in the fun! Production credits Presented by Susan Calman Written by James Kettle, Gráinne Maguire, Sarah Campbell, Sian Harries and Juliet Meyers, with additional material by Max Davis and Gabby Hutchinson-Crouch Produced by Adnan Ahmed, Sam Bryant and Jane Berthoud With: Lucy Porter, Joe Lycett, Richard Herring, Katherine Ryan, Dane Baptiste, Elis James, Aisling Bea, Celia Pacquola, Holly Walsh, Lloyd Langford, Sara Cox, James Acaster, Miles Jupp, Jocelyn Jee Esien, Lucy Beaumont, Nat Luurtsema, Alun Cochrane, Sarah Millican, Andrew O'Neill, Ricky Wilson, Roisin Conaty, Isy Suttie, Gary Delaney First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 12 June 2014 (Pilot), 19 February-26 March 2015 (Series 1) © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd."

Susan Calman (Author), Aisling Bea, Dane Baptiste, James Acaster, Joe Lycett, Katherine Ryan, Miles Jupp, Richard Herring, Sarah Millican, Susan Calman, Various (Narrator)

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Susan Calman is Convicted: Series 1 and 2: BBC Radio 4 stand up comedy

"Susan Calman has some very strong opinions and in her radio debut she expresses them with her trademark wit and charm. In Series 1, she examines the current hot political topic of equal marriage; looks at the issues surrounding the death penalty from the perspective gained whilst working on Death Row; considers how best to deal with depression; and evaluates what it means to be Scottish. In Series 2 she explains why she has never been interested in having children, explores society’s obsession with appearance, discusses intellectual snobbery, and asks what it is that makes us human. The first series of Susan Calman is Convicted won the 2013 Writers' Guild of Great Britain Awards for 'Best Radio Comedy'. Written by Susan Calman Produced by Lyndsay Fenner A BBC Studios Production Cover photograph: Steve Ullathorne"

Susan Calman (Author), Susan Calman (Narrator)

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Susan Calman: Keep Calman Carry On: The Complete Series 1 and 2

"Susan Calman is the least relaxed person she knows. She has no down-time, no hobbies (unless you count dressing up your cats in silly outfits) and her idea of relaxation is to play Assassin's Creed, an hour into which she is in a murderous rage with sky high blood pressure. Her wife had to threaten to divorce her to make her go on holiday, and she's been told by the same long-suffering wife that unless she finds a way to switch off, and soon, she's going to be unbearable. Susan decided her best bet was to try to immerse herself in the pursuits that her friends find relaxing, to find her inner zen and outer tranquillity. In the first series of this show she attempted to ditch the old Susan Calman and attempted to find the new 'Susan Calm', by watching cricket with Andy Zaltzman; going hillwalking with Muriel Gray; visiting an art gallery with Phill Jupitus and taking a spontaneous holiday with John Finnemore. She enjoyed these pursuits, but all too soon found herself slipping back into her old ways. So she tried again in Series 2, which involved learning about gardening with Val McDermid, going to a music festival with Robin Ince, trying her hand at baking with the Great British Bake Off's Selasi Gbormittah, and having a go at birdwatching with Emma Kennedy. Keep Calman Carry On is a stand-up show in front of a live audience, in which Susan reports on how successful she's been - both at relaxing and at the pursuit itself - as well as playing in and discussing a handful of illustrative clips from her efforts. It's an attempt to find out how people find solace or sanctuary in these worlds, and how Susan can negotiate her own place in them. Written by Susan Calman and Jon Hunter Produced by Lyndsay Fenner A BBC Studios Production Cover photograph: Steve Ullathorne"

Susan Calman (Author), Susan Calman (Narrator)

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Doctor Who: The Day She Saved the Doctor: Four Stories from the TARDIS

"Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Doctor Who: The Day She Save the Doctor, written by Jenny Colgan, Jacqueline Rayner, Dorothy Koomson and Susan Calman, read by Yasmin Paige, Pippa Bennett-Warner, Catrin Stewart and Rachael Stirling. A companion: explores time and space with the Doctor, gets into trouble with the Doctor, fights enemies with the Doctor . . . And - more often than not - has to save his life. Here are four fantastic new adventures with the Doctor, starring Rose, Sarah-Jane, Clara and Bill. Publishing on International Women's Day in March 2018, it will also be the perfect way to prepare for Jodie Whittaker's first ever female Doctor. These stories are a celebration of the Doctor's fantastic female friends, for fans of all ages."

Dorothy Koomson, Jacqueline Rayner, Jenny T. Colgan, Susan Calman (Author), Catrin Stewart, Pippa Bennett-Warner, Rachael Stirling, Yasmin Paige (Narrator)

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