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The Tudor Crown: A BBC Radio 4 Drama Collection

"Nine gripping dramas that delve into the turbulent, thrilling history of the Tudor era Affairs and assassinations. Conflict and chaos. Power and plots. The tumultuous Tudor period is one of the most iconic and fascinating chapters in British history. In these ten atmospheric dramas, we get a glimpse into the inner workings of Tudor England – and rediscover the key characters we have grown to love and hate. Featuring world-renowned actors, these gripping, historically accurate tales are packed with excitement. A Pattern of Tudors - the story of Cardinal Wolsey who built Hampton Court, and Henry VIII who took it from him. True and Lawful Queen - Katherine of Aragon’s refusal to divorce Henry VIII sparks a chain of events that leads to the Reformation. Black Queen to King’s Castle - the ghost of Anne Boleyn tells her own story of the events that led to her execution. The Babington Plot - Told from the perspective of the conspirators, this is an enthralling account of the 1586 plot to assassinate Elizabeth I and return England to Catholic rule under Mary, Queen of Scots. La Princesse de Clèves - a playful adaptation of Madame de Lafayette's classic novel of intrigue and love set in the 16th Century and following the dangerous liaisons of a beautiful young lady newly presented to Court. Gold’s Fool - the true story of how Queen Elizabeth I was misled by alchemists into believing that the Arctic black rocks of Baffin Island were rich in precious ore. Mary Stuart - we learn of the extraordinary relationship between Elizabeth I and her rival cousin, the imprisoned Scottish queen. Edward, Edward - seen entirely through the eyes of children, this shows how Edward VI, crowned king at the age of nine, finds himself powerless in a world ruled by adults. The Nine Days Queen - the tragic story of the trial of Lady Jane Grey. Crowned Queen of England in 1553 aged 16, she was imprisoned in the Tower nine days later, and was dead within a year. Among the stellar cast of these remarkable dramas are Phyllida Nash, Michael Hordern, David Troughton, Izzy Meikle-Small, Stephen Greif, Burn Gorman, Roger Lloyd Pack, Kathleen Helme and Melody Grove. © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Abigail Docherty, Alison Plowden, Amanda Whittington, Friedrich Schiller, John Clifford Mortimer, Madame De Lafayette, Michael Butt, Paul B. Davies, Peter Wolf (Author), Alexandra Mathie, Full Cast, Kathleen Helme, Louise Brealey, Meg Fraser, Melody Grove, Michael Bryant, Michael Horden, Roger Lloyd Pack (Narrator)

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The Same River Twice & Other Stories: Six Classic BBC Full-Cast Thrillers

"A collection of suspenseful standalone radio thrillers by Edward Boyd Scottish writer Edward Boyd was well known for his TV and radio plays, including The Corridor People and The View from Daniel Pike, and he also penned several episodes of Z-Cars. He specialised in the thriller genre, and this collection showcases six of his best radio crime dramas. The Wolf Far Hence – Steve Gardiner heads to the Highlands to try and locate his ex and her new fortune-hunting lover – only to find himself investigating a series of murders in a hotel beside a lonely Scottish loch. Teddy Johnson stars in this gripping serial, which won Edward Boyd a Writers’ Guild Award. The Candle of Darkness – Hardnosed investigator Steve Gardiner returns for another adventure, in which he goes looking for an old friend in a small Scottish seaside resort, but finds the town under threat from a serial killer dubbed ‘The Kind Man’. Starring Teddy Johnson as Steve, with Moultrie Kelsall as DI Gordon. The Same River Twice – Johnny Maxen reluctantly walks through the Gare du Nord on his way back to a life he thought he’d left behind. He’s looking for his missing wife – but is soon under suspicion for her murder… Gordon Jackson stars as Johnny Maxen, with Roddy McMillan as Inspector Wardlaw. Badger by Owl-Light – When a bomb explodes in the middle of London, Peter Talion is hired to uncover the secret cult responsible – and eliminate its leader. Starring Edward Judd as Peter Talion, with Tony Robinson as Simon. Curlew in Autumn – A small town in Galloway, Scotland. A cottage unchanged since 1941. A dead nurse. And a lawyer with one million pounds in his bank account, and no idea how it got there… These puzzling facts and events are explored in this atmospheric mystery, starring McLevy creator David Ashton. Castles in Spain – Grahame Mayer is a bookseller, not a private eye. Nonetheless, he's being asked to investigate a military mystery connected to the Spanish Civil War – a mystery that almost every major intelligence agency in Great Britain and America wants solved. Starring Ray Brooks and Garard Green. NB: These vintage recordings contain language and attitudes from the time in which they were first broadcast. Due to the age of the recordings, the sound quality may vary. Production credits Written by Edward Boyd Produced by Eddie Fraser (The Wolf Far Hence, The Candle of Darkness, The Same River Twice), Stewart Conn (Badger by Owl-Light) and Patrick Rayner (Curlew in Autumn, Castles in Spain) The Wolf Far Hence First broadcast BBC Home Service, 20 November-25 December 1953 The Candle of Darkness First broadcast BBC Home Service, 29 March-3 May 1954 The Same River Twice First broadcast BBC Light Programme, 2 October-20 November 1966 Badger by Owl-Light First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 24 October 1975 Curlew in Autumn First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 8 April-13 May 1984 Castles in Spain First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 25 October-20 November 1987 © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Edward Boyd (Author), Alexandra Mathie, David Ashton, Edward Judd, Full Cast, Garard Green, Gordon Jackson, Moultrie R Kelsall, Ray Brooks, Roddy Mcmillan, Teddy Johnson, Tony Robinson (Narrator)

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Denise Mina: A BBC Radio Collection: The Dead Hour, Three Fires & more

"Full-cast dramas and short stories from bestselling author Denise Mina, plus a bonus interview An acclaimed novelist, playwright and comic book writer, Denise Mina has won numerous awards, including the CWA John Creasy Dagger for Best First Crime Novel and the Theakstons Old Peculiar Crime Novel of the Year Award (twice). Her 'Paddy Meehan' series has been adapted for BBC TV, and she has presented numerous television and radio programmes. Included here are six of her stories, as heard on BBC Radio, plus a bonus biographical programme. The Dead Hour - Glasgow, 1984. Called out to a domestic dispute involving a female lawyer, cub reporter Paddy Meehan accepts a bribe to keep the story out of the papers. But when the woman is found dead the next day, Paddy feels compelled to investigate. Starring Amy Manson. Three Fires - Focussing on the rise and fall of fanatical Dominican preacher Girolamo Savonarola, Denise Mina turns her satirical eye on Renaissance Florence and the events leading up to the Bonfire of the Vanities. Kieran Hodgson reads this gripping historical tale. 'Squirrels are Pretty from Far Away' - Alice is disturbed by the squirrels infesting her new home, but when she is accused of a crime it is the squirrels who come to her rescue. Read by Tracy Wiles. 'In a State of Nature' - A murder under Tanzanian skies, and a beautiful young woman is left rootless after her rich, kindly lover disappears mysteriously at a roadside petrol station. Read by Emma Currie. Hurtle - Three financial dealers are trapped in a plummeting lift during a major trading scandal. But did someone deliberately cause the lift to malfunction? Starring John Kielty, Crawford Logan and Alexandra Mathie. The Meek - Baby Simone has Down's Syndrome, and her mother is convinced she has special powers. Is she traumatised, or is Simone really leading a parallel life in a world where superheroes exist and are being hunted down? Meg Fraser and Sarah Gordy star in this dark, surreal drama. Inspecting Detectives - Ex-detectives Tom Wood and Peter Ritchie give Denise Mina the 'good cop, bad cop' treatment to find out what makes her tick, grilling her on her life, her writing, and her portrayal of police work. Text copyright © Denise Mina 2002 ('Squirrels are Pretty from Far Away', 'In a State of Nature'), 2003 (Hurtle), 2006 (The Dead Hour), 2009 (The Meek), 2022 (Three Fires) All rights reserved © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Denise Mina (Author), Alexandra Mathie, Amy Manson, Crawford Logan, Emma Currie, Full Cast, John Kielty, Kieran Hodgson, Meg Fraser, Sarah Gordy, Tracy Wiles (Narrator)

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Castles in Spain: A BBC Radio 4 full-cast P.I. Detective series

"A bookseller turns P. I. in this intriguing five-part BBC radio thriller Grahame Mayer specialises in selling books, not solving mysteries. So when he’s asked to play private investigator and track down a soldier from the Spanish Civil War, he wonders if it’s some sort of test – and if so, what will happen if he fails... Armed with fresh information, he is sent to Glasgow on the trail of Jock Cameron, and a meeting with a former nurse who knew him back in Spain furnishes Grahame with further clues. But despite these new leads, the elusive Jock remains tantalisingly out of reach. Will a series of postcards, some holy pictures and an encounter with a pop star enable the reluctant sleuth to hunt Cameron down – or will it take a man’s death to release Mayer from his quest? Created by Edward Boyd, who wrote for a number of BBC TV shows including Z-Cars, this enthralling crime drama stars Ray Brooks, with a supporting cast including Garard Green, John Hannah and Alexandra Mathie. Written by Edward Boyd Produced at BBC Scotland by Patrick Rayner Cast Grahame Mayer……………………Ray Brooks Coleman……………………John Westbrook Teresa……………………Alexandra Mathie Forrest……………………Garard Green Hemingway……………………William Hope Cameron……………………John Hannah/Joseph Greig Rainsford……………………Jonathan Tafler Inspector McNeill……………………Carey Wilson Norah McGill……………………Sybil Wintrope Henderson……………………Joseph Brady Arnold……………………Ian Thompson Receptionist……………………Jennifer Piercey Man on plane/Millhouse……………………William Hope Miss McLauchlan……………………Yvonne Gilan Pat……………………Richard Jamieson Paula……………………Caroline Guthrie Waiter/Taxi driver……………………Gordon Reid Nuke……………………John McGlynn Apollyon……………………Billy McColl Dr Lovat……………………Roy Hanlon First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 25 October-20 November 1987"

Edward Boyd (Author), Alexandra Mathie, Full Cast, John Hannah, John Westbrook, Ray Brooks (Narrator)

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Howards End: A BBC Radio 4 full cast dramatisation

"Spring 1905, England. When Helen Schlegel goes to stay at Howards End - the country home of the Wilcox family, her own life, along with that of her sister Margaret, is changed forever. This is the tale of three families at the beginning of the twentieth century: the rich Wilcoxes, the gentle, idealistic Schlegels and the lower-middle class Basts. Frequently cited as E. M. Forster's finest work, Howards End brilliantly explores class warfare, conflict and the English character. This BBC dramatisation skilfully brings the classic novel to life. Starring John Hurt as the Narrator, Lisa Dillon as Margaret Schlegel, Jill Cardo as Helen Schlegel, Tom Ferguson as Tibby Schlegel, Alexandra Mathie as Aunt Juley, Malcolm Raeburn as Henry Wilcox, Ann Rye as Ruth Wilcox and Joseph Kloska as Charles Wilcox."

E.M. Forster (Author), Alexandra Mathie, Ann Rye, Full Cast, Jill Cardo, John Hurt, Joseph Kloska, Lisa Dillon, Malcom Raeburn, Tom Ferguson (Narrator)

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The Exorcist

"Robert Glenister and Ian McDiarmid star in a gripping BBC Radio 4 dramatisation of William Peter Blatty’s classic horror novel ‘When a radio play is this good, the devil really is in the details’ Radio Times Summoned to a case of apparent possession, Father Karras is at first sceptical, then horrified. The victim –a 12-year-old girl named Regan – seems to be controlled by a malign supernatural force that makes her swear, blaspheme, scream in agony and perform appalling acts. Attempting to find a rational explanation for the girl’s behaviour, Karras tries to talk to Regan, only to find himself locking horns with the demon inside her head. Its many voices mock him, tormenting him with his weakness, doubts and buried guilt. With his faith in God and humanity tested to the limit, Karras turns to the ultimate solution: exorcism… The film version of The Exorcist is widely considered to be one of the most terrifying movies ever made. This new, full-cast radio drama is just as chilling, suspenseful and shocking, while also retaining the depth and psychological complexity of Blatty’s original novel. Adapted by Sony Award-winning dramatist Robert Forrest, it stars Robert Glenister as Karras, Alexandra Mathie as the Demon and Ian McDiarmid as Merrin."

William Peter Blatty (Author), Alexandra Mathie, Full Cast, Robert Glenister (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Alexandra Mathie