Audiobooks by Tony Bagley

The Older Woman: The Complete Series 1 and 2: A BBC Radio Sitcom

"All twelve episodes of the rom-com serial with a twist, starring Martin Clunes, Zoë Wanamaker and Geraldine James Roy Hitchcock is a provincial hack journalist and inveterate daydreamer. When he meets his former English teacher at his old school’s prize-giving ceremony, his private fantasies run wild and he sets out to capture her heart. Unfortunately, his attempts to get in Miss Callaghan’s good books constantly backfire – and the more he apologises, the less impressed she is. There’s also another major obstacle in his path, in the macho form of Jane’s current lover, media hero Chad Mann. As Roy battles on against the odds, things go from bad to worse, and he finds himself jobless, rejected and about to have his house repossessed. But when his video diary is transmitted by a TV company, his emotional turmoil is revealed to the world. Will it finally win Jane over? Created by Tony Bagley (Married, Rubbish) and based on his own real-life experiences, this romantic comedy drama with a touch of the surreal stars Martin Clunes as Roy and Zoë Wanamaker and Geraldine James as Jane. Among the supporting cast are Toyah Willcox, David Troughton, Nicky Henson, Rebecca Front and Alistair McGowan, and Paul Vaughan and Dr Anthony Clare make special guest appearances as themselves. Production credits Written by Tony Bagley Produced by Paul Schlesinger Music composed by Julian Wastall Theme sung by Toyah Willcox Cast Jane Callaghan – Zoë Wanamaker/Geraldine James Roy Hitchcock – Martin Clunes Various roles played by Toyah Wilcox, David Troughton, Nicky Henson, Keith Drinkel, Sue Roderick, Melanie Hudson, Susannah Corbett, David Holt, Geoff McGivern, Steve Hodson/Simon Treves, John Baddeley, Peter Serafinowicz, Rebecca Front, Alistair McGowan, Paul Panting, Matthew Morgan, Jonathan Adams, Bryan Dick, Linda Polan, Philip Anthony, Tilly Vosburgh Also featuring Paul Vaughan and Dr Anthony Clare as themselves First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 12 Jan-16 Feb 1993 (Series 1), 16 Aug-20 Sep 1994 (Series 2) © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Tony Bagley (Author), Alistair Mcgowan, David Troughton, Geraldine James, Martin Clunes, Nicky Henson, Rebecca Front, Zoë Wanamaker (Narrator)

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Rubbish: The Complete Series 1 and 2: A Full-Cast BBC Radio Comedy

"Quirky comedy from the writer of Married, following the highs and lows of a local government officer Martin Christmas is a local government worker in the Sanitation department, whose days are shaped by endless recycling initiatives and green league tables, and whose nights are shadowed by his failed relationships and curmudgeonly interior monologues. While Martin is trying to cultivate his inner peace, but things keep getting in his way: having to come up with slogans for the side of the 'Rubbish Bus', the irritating Pagans in the Youth and Leisure department, and the annual diversity workshop where he meets fellow local government worker Sarah. Whether he's trying to track down a suspicious rival whistleblower within the council, scaling the firefighter's climbing tower (naked), or joining an ex-girlfriend for a sponsored walk that may incur the wrath of some fearsome Brontë fans, Martin's life never seems to get better than... rubbish. Starring Reece Dinsdale (Coronation Street, Emmerdale Farm), with a cast including Nicola Walker (Unforgotten, Last Tango in Halifax), Oriane Messina (Green Wing), Paul Copley (Downton Abbey, Hornblower), James Lance (Teachers, Ted Lasso), Kevin Eldon (Kevin Eldon Will See You Now, Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle) and Katherine Jakeways (Miranda), this witty look at the upside of mid-life misery is perfect for listeners of Ed Reardon's Week, Little Blighty on the Down, and Married. Cast and credits Martin - Reece Dinsdale Karen - Oriane Messina Roger - Paul Copley Don / Tim / Darren / Speaker 1 - Mark Maier Sarah / Tristana - Nicola Walker (Series 1) Sarah - Pippa Haywood (Series 2) Tristana - Katy Brand (Series 2) Bryan - Neil Edmond Barney / Barry - James Lance (Series 1) Barney - Matthew Cottle (Series 2) Chris / Peter - Jim North Adam - Paul Reynolds Scott - Kevin Eldon Alan / Magistrate - Mike Walling Wadey - Steven Kynman Naomi - Katherine Jakeways David / Tannoy - Martin Trenaman Matt - Robert Wilfort Andrea / Woman - Susie Donkin John - Neil Dudgeon Dawn - Emma Kennedy Little Girl - Nicole Shortland Marie - Claire Bartlett Loud American / Banks / the Compere - Ewan Bailey Saffron - Nadia Kamil Dan - Russell Tovey Written by Tony Bagley Produced by Claire Bartlett First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 5 October - 9 November 2006 (Series 1), 31 October - 5 December 2007 (Series 2) ©2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Tony Bagley (Author), Full Cast, James Lance, Katy Brand, Kevin Eldon, Mark Maier, Martin Trenaman, Matthew Cottle, Neil Dudgeon, Nicola Walker, Oriane Messina, Paul Copley, Pippa Haywood, Reese Dinsdale, Russell Tovey (Narrator)

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Married: A BBC Radio Sci-Fi Comedy: Series 1-3

"Cantankerous bachelor Robin Lightfoot is happily single – until one morning he awakes to discover he’s married with two children. And he has two half-brothers... both called Ian. Is it a nightmare, a practical joke or something more sinister? Robin gradually realises that he’s in an alternate universe, where the Lib Dems are in power, the Dimbleby brothers are sports commentators and alcohol is a class-A drug. He discovers that Arthur Smith is a children’s entertainer, Stephen Fry is a Royal Biographer, and Newsnight presenter Kirsty Wark is a homeless waif who sets fire to telephone boxes. But just as he’s adjusting to the situation and warming to his new family, his life is up-ended once more when he learns of the existence of his evil doppelganger, who is wreaking havoc in both universes. With events spiralling out of control, Robin gets set for divorce from the woman he never married in the first place, is accused of murder and faces the death penalty, and discovers the awful truth about Operation War of the Worlds. And as the two universes collide, vortices open and temporal and spatial anomalies multiply, Robin begins to suspect he may be personally responsible for the whole mess. Can he solve the riddle and save the world, or is he just too grumpy to try? Created by award-winning writer Tony Bagley, this madcap parallel universe comedy stars Hugh Bonneville as Robin and Josie Lawrence as Lesley, with co-stars including Stephen Frost, Lewis MacLeod and Arthur Smith. Written by Tony Bagley Produced by Claire Jones Theme music: ‘I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive’, written and sung by Hank Williams"

Tony Bagley (Author), Arthur Smith, Full Cast, Hugh Bonneville, Josie Lawrence (Narrator)

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