Audiobooks narrated by Alice Arnold

Girlies: The Complete Series 1 and 2: A BBC Radio 4 Sitcom

"The hilarious ups and downs of five 30-something Asian women living in South West London in the 1990s. Meet Tula, Vinny, Jabeen, Sonal and Samina - best friends and members of the 'Girlie’ club. Listen to this joyous exploration of friendship, family, work and womanhood in the British Asian community in the 90s. In their regular gatherings for ‘Girlie’ evenings the friends drink, laugh, blow off steam and commiserate. Nothing is sacred: friendships are tested, marriages analysed, and secrets exposed. Tula is dating, new mum Vinny is struggling, lawyer Jabeen has to walk a tricky professional and personal line and Samina and Sonal are both hiding a secret that threatens the Girlies’ strong bonds. Can these five feisty women forgive and forget in the name of friendship? Series co-creators Shaheen Khan and Sudha Bhuchar have enjoyed great success as playwrights, both individually and together, in their writing for radio, stage and screen. As an actor Khan is best known for her role as Mrs Bhamra in Bend It Like Beckham and for a recurring role on Casualty. Bhuchar starred in the role of solicitor Usha Gupta in BBC Radio 4's The Archers, and has appeared on screen in EastEnders and Coronation Street. Cast and credits Starring Shaheen Khan, Sudha Bhuchar, Zita Sattar, Bharti Patel, Sakuntala Ramanee, Roger Liddle, Shiv Grewal, Cal McCrystal, Charubala Chokshi, Susan Sheridan, Christopher Trenfield, Ameet Chaana, Sophie Levy, Nyla Levy, Burt Caesar, Omar Salimi, Holly McGoldrick, Lannah McAdam, Surendra Kochar and Alice Arnold Written by Sudha Bhuchar and Shaheen Khan Directed by Kristine Landon-Smith First Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 24 Apr-15 May 1997 (series 1), 20 Jul-10 Aug 1998 (series 2) ©2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Shaheen Khan, Sudha Bhuchar (Author), Alice Arnold, Ameet Chaana, Bharti Patel, Charubala Chokshi, Full Cast, Nyla Levy, Roger Liddle, Sakuntala Ramanee, Shaheen Khan, Sophie Levy, Sudha Bhuchar, Susan Sheridan, Zita Sattar (Narrator)

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King of Bath: A BBC Radio 4 Sitcom

"David Bamber stars in this comedy drama about the adventures and misadventures of 18th-century dandy Richard ‘Beau’ Nash In the fashionable spa town of Bath, one man is the arbiter of taste and the epitome of elegance: the self-proclaimed ‘King of Bath’, Beau Nash. In his capacity as Master of Ceremonies, he presides over the city’s social life, arranging balls and concerts for the ‘ton’, keeping a discreet eye on distinguished visitors and smoothing over any quarrels or disagreements. In these six episodes, he has his work cut out for him, as he saves an heiress from her wealthy aunt’s wrath; comes up against a duelling German Count to avert a looming tragedy; and endeavours to hide his Welsh origins to gain royal approval for his cordial. He also helps his nephew Ambrose realise his dream of running a school, does his best to compromise a Methodist minister; and turns detective to track down a highwayman – only to find that all the clues point to him... Full of farcical fun, this entertaining historical sitcom by Arnold Evans stars David Bamber (Pride and Prejudice, Rome) as Beau Nash, with Eiry Thomas (The Pact) as his loyal housemaid Annie. Production credits Written by Arnold Evans Directed by Alison Hindell Composer: John Hardy Cast Beau Nash – David Bamber Annie – Eiry Thomas Lucy – Lynn Seymour Hazlitt – Peter Gunn Fanny – Alice Arnold Dr Cheyne/Count von Richthofen/Sir Percy – Andrew Wincott Mr Trout/Daniel Brewster – Simon Ludders Fintan Fitzgerald – Richard Nichols Poppy – Lesley Rooney Lady Huntingdon – Rosamund Shelley Pryderi – Iestyn Jones Widow Perkins – Stevie Parry Ambrose – James Westaway Mr Whistle – Brendan Charleson Joshua – James Greene Dr Collins – Patrick Collins Mrs Collins – Manon Edwards Ned – Stephen Thorne Sophia – Claire Cage First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 22 February – 29 March 1999 © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd."

Arnold Evans (Author), Alice Arnold, Andrew Wincott, David Bamber, Eiry Thomas, Full Cast, Lynne Seymour, Peter Gunn, Simon Ludders (Narrator)

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The Women in his Life: A BBC Radio Dramatisation

"A powerful billionaire who appears to have everything. The woman that holds the key. When a beautiful piece of music stirs mega-tycoon, Maximilian West, he remembers the women who have loved him and shaped his life. So begins a dazzling tale, taking us from the streets of London to the suites of New York, from the rise of Nazi Germany to the fall of the Berlin Wall. Strong, powerful, enigmatic, aloof, and adoring - many women made Maximilian the man with everything, but there is only one woman who can make him feel truly alive… Hear an unforgettable journey of sacrifice, secrets, love and redemption. Be mesmerised across all eight episodes of this sumptuous full-cast adaptation that will have you gripped from start to finish. Barbara Taylor Bradford is one of the world’s greatest storytellers, her books have sold over 92 million copies worldwide and been translated into more than 40 languages. Her debut, A Woman of Substance, was an instant bestseller and she has established herself as one of the best-known writers of compelling stories with heart. Bert Coules has written several hugely successful radio and TV adaptations including the Brother Cadfael novels, works by Val McDirmid, Ian Rankin and The Further Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes series. “Few novelists are as consummate as Barbara Taylor Bradford at keeping the reader turning the page. She is one of the world’s best at spinning yarns.' The Guardian “Queen of the genre.” Sunday Times Cast and credits Written by Bert Coules Original story by Barbara Taylor Bradford Directed by Enyd Williams Pianist Michael Haslam Maximilian West - Robin Ellis Princess Irina Troubetzkoy - Dorothy Tutin Anastasia – Alexandra Bastedo Camilla Galland - Nicola Pagett Adriana Macklin - Joanna Munro Blair Martin – Alice Arnold Theodora/Teddy - Emma Fielding Ursula Westheim - Susannah Corbett Frau Westheim - Sonia Fraser Sister Constanza – Sian Phillips Aunt Ketti – Maria Charles Alix West - Elaine Pyke Michael West - Nicholas Fletcher Alan Trenton – Simon Williams Margot Derevenko – Pauline Jameson Willy Herzog - Kim Wall Mark Lewis – Christopher Scott Little Maxim - William Nichols Rose Young Maxim – Jonathan Kitchens Teenage Maxim- Robert Harper Teenage Alan – Alex Lowe Other parts played by Janet Maw, Chris Pavlo, Shirley Dixon, Jonathan Adams, Sean Baker, Colleen Prendergast, Rory Jennings, Denys Hawthorne, Joan Meredith First Broadcast BBC Radio 2, 22 Oct – 10 Dec 1996 ©2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Barbara Taylor Bradford (Author), Alex Lowe, Alexandra Bastedo, Alice Arnold, Dorothy Tutin, Emma Fielding, Full Cast, Joanna Munro, Kim Wall, Nicola Pagett, Robin Ellis, Sian Philips (Narrator)

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Winifred Holtby: A BBC Radio Collection: South Riding, Anderby Wold, The Crowded Street and more

"Full-cast adaptations of three of Winifred Holtby’s best-known novels, plus short stories and bonus programmes about the author Winifred Holtby was an acclaimed novelist, journalist, feminist and social reformer. Her work encompasses six novels, two short story collections, a play and the first critical study of Virginia Woolf, but she is best known for her posthumously published masterpiece South Riding, which won the James Tait Black Memorial Award. She died in 1935, aged just 37. Born into a Yorkshire farming family, Holtby set much of her fiction in the landscape of her youth, including the three novels in this collection. Adapted as a 15-part radio drama, South Riding follows the lives and loves of fiery young headmistress Sarah Burton, landowner and school governor Robert Carne, and alderwoman Mrs Beddowes. Sarah Lancashire, Philip Glenister and Carole Boyd star in this rich, memorable evocation of a community in flux. Anderby Wold tells the tale of a farmer’s wife, a radical young writer and a village rocked by social change. Dramatised from Holtby’s 1923 debut novel, it stars Joanna Mackie, Derek Smith and Joseph Peters. The Crowded Street, set in the years leading up to World War I, centres around a woman's journey from introspective teenager to self-fulfilled adult. Claire Goose stars as heroine Muriel Hammond in this poignant coming-of-age drama. Wry, witty and irreverent, Holtby’s short stories reflect the diversity of her writing. 'The Celebrity Who Failed', read by Alice Arnold, features a girl who learns to walk on water – but is unprepared for the public attention that follows. 'Why Herbert Killed His Mother' is the story of a beautiful baby who turns out to be very different as an adult. A searing condemnation of ‘mother love’, it is read by Anna Massey. And in 'The Voice of God', read by Hugh Dickson, a radio-like machine enables people to listen in on the conversations of historical figures – but what will happen once the newspapers get to hear of it? Finally, Holtby’s life, legacy and significance are explored in a Woman’s Hour biographical segment and in a revealing radio portrait, The Divided State, written by Valerie Windsor and featuring Alison Fiske as Winifred Holtby. Text copyright © Winifred Holtby 1923 (Anderby Wold), 1924 (The Crowded Street), 1934 (‘The Celebrity Who Failed’, ‘Why Herbert Killed His Mother’, ‘The Voice of God’), 1936 (South Riding) Contents South Riding Anderby Wold The Crowded Street ‘The Celebrity Who Failed’ ‘Why Herbert Killed His Mother’ ‘The Voice of God’ Woman’s Hour extract The Divided State © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Winifred Holtby (Author), Alice Arnold, Alison Fiske, Anna Massey, Carole Boyd, Claire Goose, Derek Smith, Full Cast, Hugh Dickson, Joanna Mackie, Joseph Peters, Philip Glenister, Sarah Lancashire (Narrator)

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Blonde for Danger: A Norman Conquest Thriller. A Full-Cast BBC Radio Drama

"Set during the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, where every story promises a 'Thousand Thrills!', with ingenious plots, full of twists and surprises, driven along with exciting action and tongue in cheek humour. In Blonde for Danger, our handsome desperado, Norman Conquest aka 1066, has to pit his wits against the evil crook Bosworth Field. But who is the beautiful blonde he finds lying in the middle of the road and who is she hiding from? And where exactly does J.J. Pace, the famous racing car designer fit into this? “It is pure 1930s, when the hero did say to the villain: "Good grief! You're a cold blooded killer!" and the heroine did affectionately call her hero "a cockeyed chump!" To all concerned “Jolly good show, chaps.” The Times “Christopher Cazenove seems to relish his role as Norman Conquest, a hero about who dashing is the least that could be said! Atmospheric and great fun for those who prefer older-style detectives.” Daily Express Also available as part of the THRILLER PLAYHOUSE BOX SET, eight episodes featuring Max Carrados, Norman Conquest and Ben from the popular BBC Drama series. Cast Christopher Cazenove as Norman Conquest Bonnie Langford as Pixie Bill Nighy as J.J. Pace Richard Davies as Chief Inspector Williams Colin Spaull as Mandeville Livingstone Alice Arnold as Peggy Drake Shaun Prendergast as Fred Anthony Jackson as Lord Chedworth Ali Hames as Ma Hawkins & full supporting cast. Based on a story by Berkeley Gray. Dramatisation: Guy Fithen Music: Robert Rigby Director: Adrian Bean Producer: Stewart Richards & Michael Cameron © & ℗ 2022 Mr Punch Audiobooks Ltd"

Mr Punch (Author), & Full Supporting Cast, Ali Hames, Alice Arnold, Anthony Jackson, Bill Nighy, Bonnie Langford, Christopher Cazenove, Colin Spaull, Richard Davies, Shaun Prendergast (Narrator)

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