Audiobooks narrated by Alison Steadman

The House of the Spirit Levels: A Full-Cast BBC Radio Comedy

"An epic six-part comedy saga with a star cast, from master storyteller and satirist Nick Revell When Tony Hardstaff breaks the bank playing ‘Snap!’ at the St Petersburg Casino, he is swept up in a maelstrom of romance and adventure. Seduced by the sultry Natassia Fillipovna Karamazov – a woman with curves so perfect they could make a geometry professor spontaneously combust – Tony is caught in flagrante by the Russian mafia, and flees for his life. Taking the first plane out, Tony returns to his ancestral home in Grimesdale, and to the bosom of the family he left a decade earlier. But the prodigal son is not welcomed with open arms. His ruthless 183-year-old father Obadiah is less than thrilled to see him, his sister Jane is so shocked, she suffers a nosebleed, and his mother Alice is so upset, she drops dead on the spot. To cap it all, Tony’s Brontë-obsessed ex-sweetheart has gone round the bend, his best mate Dave is now leader of the Morris Dancing Survivalist Militia, and the town he grew up in is under threat… Forced to grapple with wandering corpses, canine spirit guides, old flames and eastern European heavies, Tony goes on the run once again. But can he escape the clutches of the past? Magical realism meets Northern family saga in this surrealistic comedy, told in flashback and travelling between Venezuela, Russia and west Yorkshire. Written by and starring Nick Revell as Tony, it features a stellar cast including Morwenna Banks, Alistair McGowan, Peter Serafinowicz, Alison Steadman and Claire Skinner. NB: Contains some dated attitudes and language Production credits Written by Nick Revell Produced by Paul Schlesinger Music composed by Paul Mottram Cast Tony – Nick Revell Natassia Fillipovna – Morwenna Banks/Tracy-Ann Oberman The Narrator – Alistair McGowan Mrs Yepanchin/Mrs Womersley – Joanna Brooks Ivan – Jonathan Kydd Sergei/Jeff – Peter Gunn Kropotkin/Dave/Carl – Peter Serafinowicz Vladimir/Elder/Shrink – Chris Pavlo Obadiah – David Swift Alice – Maggie Steed Jane – Alison Steadman Joanna – Natalie Walter Emily – Claire Skinner First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 1 May-5 June 1997 © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Nick Revell (Author), Alison Steadman, Alistair McGowan, Claire Skinner, Full Cast, Joanna Brooks, Maggie Steed, Morwenna Banks, Nick Revell, Peter Serafinowicz, Tracy-Ann Oberman (Narrator)

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Out of Character: From Abigail’s Party to Gavin and Stacey, and everything in between

"A Waterstones Best Book of 2024 'Marriage to Mike Leigh, the minutiae of working on Gavin and Stacey: it's a tribute to her range that there's something here to interest everybody' Telegraph The first memoir from the national treasure, critically acclaimed actress and much-loved Gavin and Stacey star. Candice Marie in Nuts in May. Beverly in Abigail’s Party. Mrs Bennet in Pride and Prejudice. Betty in Fat Friends. Sue in Here We Go and Pamela in Gavin & Stacey – we can all name a beloved, iconic character brought to life by the magnificent Alison Steadman. Growing up in post-war, working-class Liverpool, the young Alison – ever the entertainer – would address the world from the stage of her bedroom window, until she got a taste for performing in front of an actual audience at her progressive 1960s drama school. By the time she left, her mind was made up: she was going to be an actress! If only she could conquer the onstage giggling … Always pushing boundaries – reclining naked on a sofa in her first role, embracing groundbreaking female characters from day one – Alison has deservedly found acclaim and recognition, succeeding in her TV and theatre career while juggling family life – a difficult feat for any working mother, but particularly for an actress in the twentieth century. From the nervy Mrs Bennet to the robo-dancing Pam-el-aah, Alison has proved herself again and again to be a comedy genius. Here, with her distinctive warmth and humour, she vividly recalls all the must-read moments of a life spent in and out of character."

Alison Steadman (Author), Alison Steadman (Narrator)

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David Edgar: A BBC Radio Drama Collection: 17 Full-Cast Productions including The Shape of the Table

"David Edgar – one of Britain’s greatest living playwrights – introduces a collection of his outstanding works David Edgar is among the UK’s leading contemporary dramatists, well known for his powerful plays chronicling Britain's changing political landscape over the past 50 years. This radio anthology begins with the award-winning Destiny, adapted for radio by Edgar himself, in which he analyses the rise of the right-wing National Front movement. In Saigon Rose, the sexual revolution is under the spotlight, as a couple and their cohorts are forced to face the darker side of the Swinging Sixties. This is followed by a play adapted from the journals of a South African lawyer – The Jail Diary of Albie Sachs is a dramatic account of his arrest and solitary confinement. Mary Barnes recounts the struggles of the titular heroine with her own madness, and Ecclesiastes deals with a fundamentalist preacher. A Movie Starring Me centres around a TV soap star and her obsessive fan, while Entertaining Strangers is about the struggle between a fundamentalist parson and a town’s first woman brewer. The 1984 miners’ strike forms the backdrop to That Summer. Two plays from Edgar’s ‘Iron Curtain Trilogy’ are next: The Shape of the Table and Pentecost, examining themes of negotiation in the aftermath of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Talking to Mars looks at the collapse of the Cold War through the eyes of an international radio station. The Secret Parts is a gripping murder mystery, adapted for radio by David Edgar from the novel written by his late wife Eve Brook. Playing with Fire is a powerful exploration of racial tensions in multicultural Britain, and Something Wrong about the Mouth is about a man who wants to commission a portrait of a woman he can't produce, dressed for an event that didn't occur. If Only finds a Labour spin doctor, a Tory MP and a Lib Dem party worker stranded by the Icelandic ash cloud. David Edgar’s 2019 solo show, Trying It On, sees him delving into the background of his landmark play, Maydays. This collection concludes with Maydays, refashioned by Edgar into a sweeping three-part audio epic charting the journey of idealistic young activists from the far-left to the die-hard right. Track List: 01: Introduction by David Edgar 02-05: Destiny 06-08: Saigon Rose 09-11: The Jail Diary of Albie Sachs 12-13: Mary Barnes 14-15: Ecclesiastes 16-17: A Movie Starring Me 18-19: Entertaining Strangers 20-21: That Summer 22-23: The Shape of the Table 24-28: Pentecost 29-30: Talking to Mars 31-32: The Secret Parts 33-34: Playing with Fire 35: Something Wrong About the Mouth 36-37: If Only 38: Trying It On 39-41: Maydays Written by David Edgar The Secret Parts written by Eve Brook Text copyright © David Edgar 1976 (Saigon Rose, Destiny), 1977 (Ecclesiastes), 1978 (The Jail Diary of Albie Sachs), 1979 (Mary Barnes), 1983 (Maydays), 1987 (That Summer), 1990 (The Shape of the Table), 1991 (A Movie Starring Me), 1994 (Pentecost), 1996 (Talking to Mars), 2005 (Playing with Fire), 2007 (Something Wrong About the Mouth), 2013 (If Only), 2018 (Trying It On) The Secret Parts text copyright © Eve Brook 2000 All rights reserved © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (p) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

David Edgar (Author), Adjoa Andoh, Alison Steadman, Andy Serkis, Bill Paterson, Celia Imrie, Charles Dance, Damian Lewis, David Morrissey, Frances Barber, Full Cast, Hattie Morahan, Henry Goodman, Jason Watkins, Samantha Bond, Simon Callow, Tim Mcinnerny (Narrator)

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The Long Hot Satsuma: A BBC Radio 4 Comedy Produced by Dirk Maggs

"Fresh and funny comedy performed by an all-star cast This hilarious, fast paced, parody sketch show sends up classic BBC radio shows, travels through time and brings you Shakespeare as you've never heard it before. Tune in to Desert Island Discs with a twist, appreciate an orange-inal version of Hamlet and discover Tolstoy with a peel good factor. A spoof show like no other, The Long Hot Satsuma is a laugh out loud comedy packed with quick witted lines and the trademark dry humour of veteran comedians Alison Steadman, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden. Action packed episodes include a high court judge-cum-plumber, a BBC announcer with the pips, an alien takeover and some unique royal commentary. A smooth blend of cleverly crafted comedy and pitch perfect parody, this show is full of juicy bits and will have you rolling with laughter. Keep listening, the zest is yet to come! Recorded in front of a live audience, Olivier award winning and BAFTA nominated actor Alison Steadman (Abigail's Party, Gavin and Stacey) performs with radio comedy legend Barry Cryer (I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue) and TV and radio star Graeme Garden (The Goodies). Their unmistakable voices and wit make this classic sketch show as fresh and funny today as it was when first recorded. Listen to all eight episodes now in this a-peeling new download only edition. Cast and credits Produced by Dirk Maggs Featuring an ensemble cast Graeme Garden Barry Cryer Alison Steadman Paul B. Davies Julia Hills First Broadcast BBC Radio 2, May-July 1989 ©2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Martin Booth, Paul B. Davies (Author), Alison Steadman, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Julia Hills, Paul B. Davies (Narrator)

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You’ll Have Had Your Tea: The Doings of Hamish & Dougal: The hilarious spin-off from I'm Sorry I Hav

"The complete series 1-3 of The Doings of Hamish and Dougal. Hamish and Dougal, two elderly Scotsmen played by Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden, have for many years been a popular feature of the hit BBC Radio 4 comedy show I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue. Now they've got their own series, with Mrs Naughtie (Alison Steadman) and a local Laird (Jeremy Hardy), regularly keeping the duo busy. In Series One's The Musical Evening, Dougal hosts a night to remember when Mrs Naughtie performs her Dance of the Seven Voles, while in The Murder Mystery Hamish and Dougal try to solve the case of her surprise disappearance. Romance in the Glen sees Hamish find a rival in the Laird after falling for society beauty Lady Caroline Fitz-Neatleigh, but they soon make amends as the elderly Scotsmen assist the Laird with armaments for The Shooting Party. In Series Two, suspicions are raised when the duo are asked to dig a hole for a coffin-shaped wardrobe in The Vampire of the Glen, but they're quickly distracted by the chance to enter Fay MacAdemy in Fame Idol. The Laird returns to challenge the Scottish duo to a MacAthlon in The Fitness Club, and the pair then investigate who's been snitching in green ink in The Poison Pen Letters. Not ones for a peaceful life, Hamish and Dougal face The Monster in the Loch, before their first trip to London ends the series (in chaos) with Trapped. Gambling Fever, the first episode of Series Three, sees Hamish becoming addicted to gambling after winning a Sporran Cosy in the Glen MacLottery, while in There's Something About Mrs Naughtie, the lady comes into an inheritance and attracts the advances of Hamish, Dougal and the Laird. In The Subsidence Adventure, Hamish & Dougal advertise as 'builders to the gentry', while in Inverurie Jones and the Thimble of Doom, a treasure hunter plunders the local museum. Look Who's Stalking finds Hamish and Dougal employed as ghillies to the Laird's stalking party, and Porridge Votes sees the Laird standing in the local by-election - with Hamish and Dougal running against him. The six hilarious episodes of Series Three are topped and tailed by two festive specials, in which the duo celebrates Hogmanay and Burns Night in their own inimitable way. ©2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden (Author), Alison Steadman, Barry Cryer, Full Cast, Graeme Garden, Jeremy Hardy (Narrator)

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Hilary Mantel: Beyond Black and more: A BBC Radio Drama Collection

"Two of Hilary Mantel's finest novels, adapted for BBC Radio 4 - plus an exclusive short story One of the 21st century's most celebrated authors, Hilary Mantel won the Booker Prize twice: for 2009's Wolf Hall, the first in her phenomenally successful Thomas Cromwell trilogy, and its 2012 sequel Bring Up the Bodies. The third novel in the series, 2020's The Mirror and the Light, won the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction. This collection includes three of her best works of contemporary fiction, ranging from the Gothic to the blackly comic. Fludd - Hilary Mantel reads her own abridged novel, set in the dour northern mill town of Fetherhoughton in the 1950s. Presiding over the community are Father Angwin, a Catholic priest who has lost his faith in God (but still believes in the Devil) and Mother Perpetua, the head of the local convent. Then, one day, the mysterious Fludd appears - and miracles begin to happen.... Winner of the 1989 Winifred Holtby Memorial Prize, this is a magically inventive tale of faith, alchemy and transformation. Beyond Black - Starring Alison Steadman, this dramatisation of Hilary Mantel's witty, sinister novel introduces us to Alison Hart, an awkward, obese medium who spends her life touring suburban London's psychic fairs with her efficient but heartless assistant, Colette. Aided by her disgusting spirit guide Morris, she passes on reassuring messages from the other side - but offstage, she is haunted by her own malevolent ghosts. To banish them, she must confront the painful truth about her troubled past.... 'In a Right State' - A homeless, lonely old lady packs all her possessions into two faint-striped, shapeless bags and takes herself off to A & E. Sitting in the waiting room, she gives us her wry observations on the other 'habitués' - while sharing her own unlikely memories and the odd bad joke. Inspired by Alan Bennett's diaries, this beautifully drawn, witty and poignant tale was shortlisted for the BBC National Short Story award, and is read by Miriam Margolyes. Text copyright © Hilary Mantel 1989 (Fludd), 2005 (Beyond Black), 2016 ('In a Right State') All rights reserved Cast and credits Written by Hilary Mantel Fludd Abridged and read by Hilary Mantel Produced by Jane Robinson First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 3-14 June 1991 Beyond Black Alison - Alison Steadman Colette - Rosie Cavaliero Morris - Bill Wallis Gavin - Mark Meadows Natasha/Renee/Mandy- Adrienne O'Sullivan Emmie - Katharine Rogers Keith/Aitkenside - Simon Armstrong Mrs McGibbet/Maureen - Sheila Hannon Mrs Etchells - June Barrie Silvana - Jacqueline Tong Mart - Malcolm Hamilton Dramatised by Caroline Harrington. Directed by Sara Davies. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 1-12 March 2010 'In a Right State' Read by Miriam Margolyes Produced by Julian Wilkinson First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 19 September 2016 © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Hilary Mantel (Author), Alison Steadman, Bill Wallis, Full Cast, Hilary Mantel, Miriam Margolyes, Rosie Cavaliero (Narrator)

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William Boyd: A BBC Radio Drama Collection: A Good Man in Africa, An Ice Cream War, Restless and mor

"A collection of BBC dramatisations and readings of William Boyd's award-winning novels and short stories One of Britain's foremost contemporary writers, William Boyd is renowned worldwide for his bestselling novels, which have been translated into over 30 languages. He has won numerous awards, including the Somerset Maugham Award (for A Good Man in Africa), the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize (for An Ice-Cream War) and the Costa Book Award (for Restless). Collected here are the BBC radio productions of all three acclaimed books. Starring Alan Rickman Alison Steadman and Bill Paterson, A Good Man in Africa tells the satirical story of a buffoonish diplomat's struggles in a fictional West African country. In the espionage thriller Restless, it is 1976, and Ruth discovers that her very English mother, Sally, is in fact a Russian emigré and former British spy. Eileen Atkins stars as Sally, with Fenella Woolgar as Ruth. And in An Ice-Cream War, as millions face slaughter on the Western Front, British and German colonists in East Africa try to emulate their European counterparts. Nickolas Grace and William Hootkins star in this darkly comic drama. Also included are dramatisations of three of Boyd's superb short stories. 'On the Yankee Station' is a gripping tale of revenge on an American aircraft carrier; 'The Destiny of Nathalie X' features an African filmmaker's encounter with Hollywood and its grotesque inhabitants; and in the eerie 'A Haunting', a landscape architect finds himself taken over by an unseen presence. Peter Whitman, Keith Edwards, John Sessions and Maynard Eziashi are among the star casts. We conclude with five further stories, read by Ben Miles, Jonathan Firth, Bill Nighy, Niamh Cusack and Tom Goodman-Hill. 'Adult Video' features an Oxford post-graduate who 'rewinds', 'fast forwards' and 'plays' through his life; 'Varengeville' sees a young boy go exploring and meet a painter - as his mother entertains her 'friend'; 'Lunch' reveals a diner's eventful days through his restaurant receipts and pithy comments; 'Fantasia on a Favourite Waltz' centres around a prostitute's encounter with a talented young pianist; and 'The Pigeon' takes us into the world of a sickly author facing romantic betrayal and family fissures. Cast and credits Written by William Boyd Text copyright © William Boyd 1981 (A Good Man in Africa, 'On the Yankee Station'), 1982 (An Ice Cream War), 1995 ('The Destiny of Nathalie X'), 1998 ('Varengeville'), 2000 ('A Haunting'), 2004 ('Adult Video', 'Lunch', 'Fantasia on a Favourite Waltz', 'The Pigeon'), 2006 (Restless) A Good Man in Africa Dramatised by Stephen Davis Directed by Richard Wortley First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 18 March 1985 Restless Dramatised by Melissa Murray Directed by Marc Beeby First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 6-17 April 2009 An Ice Cream War Dramatised by John Peacock Directed by Eoin O'Callaghan First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 19 May-16 June 1994 'On the Yankee Station' Adapted by William Boyd Directed by Richard Wortley First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 9 May 1985 'The Destiny of Nathalie X' Directed by Dave Batchelor First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 20 November 1998 'A Haunting' Directed by Dave Batchelor First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 28 December 2001 William Boyd - Fascination Abridged by Neville Teller Produced by Duncan Minshull First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 15-19 November 2004 © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

William Boyd (Author), Alan Rickman, Alison Steadman, Ben Miles, Bill Nighy, Bill Paterson, Eileen Atkins, Fenella Woolgar, Full Cast, Niamh Cusack, Tom Goodman-Hill (Narrator)

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The Break: The Complete Series 1-4: A BBC Radio 4 comedy drama

"Philip Jackson, Tom Palmer and Alison Steadman star in this BBC Radio sitcom set in the fictional Yorkshire seaside town of Flamford 'Enjoyably bonkers' Irish Mail on Sunday Welcome to Flamford, the town sanity forgot... Edgy, sharp-tongued City burn-out Andy Chambers has been advised, for the sake of his health, to take a break from his stressful London lifestyle and get some rest. So he goes to stay with his estranged uncle, Jeff Whitaker, at his seaside home in Flamford - but, as he soon discovers, living with his relative is far from relaxing. Good-natured and relentlessly cheerful, Jeff is determined to bring the recalcitrant Andy out of himself, so he leads him on an odyssey round town to meet the (somewhat eccentric) locals - including Jeff's on-off paramour, Pest Control Officer Corinne; Fish Shop Frank, who serves up saithe with a smile; loud, lovelorn Town Crier Peter Humfriss; chiselling pensioner Mr Truepenny and vicar-with-a-past, The Reverend Beverley. As uncle and nephew embark on a series of comic, poignant adventures - from a quest for a proper roast dinner to a hunt for a poison-pen reviewer - can Jeff break down Andy's barriers, and persuade him to enjoy life, Flamford-style? Created by Ian Brown and James Hendrie (My Family, Dial M for Pizza), this warm-hearted, quirky sitcom stars Tom Palmer and James Northcote as Andy and Philip Jackson as Jeff, with a stellar supporting cast including Alison Steadman, Mark Benton, Shobna Gulati and Rasmus Hardiker. This comprehensive collection also includes nine in-depth interviews with the cast and crew, in which they chat to producer Gordon Kennedy about the making of The Break. These never-before-heard behind-the-scenes discussions are a must for fans of the series. Cast Andy Chambers - Tom Palmer/James Northcote Jeff - Philip Jackson Fish Shop Frank/Sid/PC Clark/Peter Humfriss/Michael/Brian/Brendan Liversedge/Johnny Hussey-Gore-Marshbanks - Mark Benton Pest Control Officer Corinne/Joyce/Morag/Mrs Metcalfe/Mrs Truepenny/Mrs Steggles/Dr Coulson/Meg - Alison Steadman Max/Leonard the Pirate/Derek Horrox the Mayor/Mr Truepenny/Alan/Frank 2/Glenn/Alfred/Phil Loynes/Sean/Psycho Pete/Dieter Schmidt - Rasmus Hardiker Julie/Mira/Rev Bev/Liz/Carenza/Station Tannoy/Kerry/Steph/Sally/Bryony/Pam/Francesca/Kate/Marcia - Shobna Gulati Chris - Gordon Kennedy Written by Ian Brown and James Hendrie Produced and directed by Gordon Kennedy Studio Engineered and Edited by Leon Chambers Production Manager: Sarah Tombling Executive Producer: Chris Pye An Absolutely Production for BBC Radio 4 First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 30 May-4 July 2016 (Series 1), 14 May-18 June 2018 (Series 2), 10 June-15 July 2020 (Series 3), 10 June-15 July 2022 (Series 4) © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Ian Brown, James Hendrie (Author), Alison Steadman, James Northcote, Mark Benton, Philip Jackson, Rasmus Hardiker, Shobna Gulati, Tom Palmer (Narrator)

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Natter from the Natural World: A BBC Radio Comedy Collection

"Three series of funny natural history tales from Lynne Truss, featuring a star cast of narrators Recorded in front of a live audience, these wry, funny tales introduce us to the varied creatures who make their homes on the shoreline, in garden ponds and in our attics. In 18 comic monologues, they reveal the truth about what life is really like in their respective habitats - and it's much more eventful than you might think... Tidal Tales from the Rock Pool features salty stories from a roving, joke-loving Periwinkle (Bill Wallis); a house-proud Hermit Crab (Geoffrey Palmer); a figure-conscious Sea Anemone (Alison Steadman); a tough talkin' Goby Fish (Sean Power); a poetic, love-struck Limpet (Samantha Bond) and a diligent Lugworm (Tony Robinson). In Gossip from the Garden Pond, we peek between the lily pads to meet a Tadpole who loves wiggling and doesn't want to grow up (Julian Rhind-Tutt); a beautiful, highly-sexed Dragonfly (Alison Steadman); a hotly pursued Water Boatman (Sandi Toksvig); a ferocious Great Diving Beetle (David Ryall); a timid, arachnophobic Garden Spider (Amanda Root) and a self-righteous Great Pond Snail (James Fleet). And in Rumblings from the Rafters, we venture into the draughty attic of a rambling old house in Amersham to hear from a subversive, head-banging Death Watch Beetle (Bill Paterson); a bossy, stressed Queen Wasp (Alison Steadman); a fast-thinking, acrobatic House Fly (Lee Mack); a big-hearted Soprano Pipistrelle Bat (Pam Ferris); an Edible Dormouse who's convinced he's a Russian spy (Hugh Dennis) and a Peacock Butterfly with a feisty past (Amanda Abbington). Written and introduced by Lynne Truss, with wildlife soundscapes by Chris Watson, these hugely entertaining, surprisingly informative anthropomorphic tales teem with drama and adventure - you'll never look at a rock pool, pond or roof space in the same way again... Written and introduced by Lynne Truss Produced by Sarah Blunt Sound design by Chris Watson Tidal Talk from the Rock Pool The Periwinkle and the Hermit Crab The Anemone and the Goby Fish The Limpet and the Lugworm Gossip from the Garden Pond The Tadpole and the Dragonfly The Water Boatman and Great Diving Beetle The Garden Spider and Great Pond Snail Rumblings from the Rafters Death Watch Beetle and Queen Wasp House Fly and Soprano Pipistrelle Bat Edible Dormouse and Peacock Butterfly First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 1-15 May 2012 (Tidal Talk from the Rock Pool), 7-21 Sept 2014 (Gossip from the Garden Pond), 26 June-10 July 2016 (Rumblings from the Rafters) © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Lynne Truss (Author), Alison Steadman, Full Cast, Hugh Dennis, James Fleet, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Lee Mack, Pam Ferris, Samantha Bond, Sandi Toksvig, Tony Robinson (Narrator)

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The Figaro Plays: The Barber of Seville, The Marriage of Figaro and The Guilty Mother: Three BBC Rad

"A trilogy of classic plays by Pierre Augustin Caron De Beaumarchais, including The Barber of Seville, The Marriage of Figaro and The Guilty Mother Forerunner to the renowned operas, The Figaro Plays by Pierre Augustin Caron De Beaumarchais are a celebration of how intelligence and wit can bring any servant level with their aristocratic masters. Considered scandalous in their time, the plays went on to be adapted by Rossini (The Barber of Seville) and Mozart (The Marriage of Figaro) to become some of the most popular and acclaimed operas of all time. These original plays show us the stories behind these popular operas. In The Barber of Seville, Count Almaviva falls in love with a young noblewoman, but every attempt to seduce her is countered by her watchful guardian. Only his resourceful servant Figaro may get him what he wants... The Marriage of Figaro sees the Count grown tired of his marriage to Rosina, and instead his thoughts turn to Suzannah, Figaro's own fiancée. Will Figaro's wiles prove sufficient to save two marriages? And in The Guilty Mother, the Countess Almaviva finds troubles of her own with an illegitimate child on the way, and a scheming Major on hand to make every slip-up into a catastrophe. Once again, all depend on Figaro... Translated by John Wells, the English actor, satirist, screenwriter, and co-founder of the magazine Private Eye, this trilogy of comic dramas are masterpieces of power, humour, and marital misadventure. The Barber of Seville Cast Gary Bond - Count Almaviva Nickolas Grace - Figaro Dorothy Tutin - Rosina Michael Aldridge - Bartholo Peter Pratt - Master Basil Michael Bilton - The Youth John Wells - Wide-awake Peter Acre - Notary Arnold Diamond - An Alcade The Marriage of Figaro Cast Dorothy Tutin - The Countess Gary Bond - Count Almaviva Nickolas Grace - Figaro Alison Steadman - Suzannah Michael Aldridge - Bartholo Jean Boht - Marcellina John McAndrew - The Cherub Peter Pratt - Basil Moir Leslie - Little Fanny Michael Bilton - Antonio John Wells - Don Guzman Bridlegoose Peter Acre - Grab Michael Jenner - Ebenezer Sunshine Helena Breck & Narissa Knights - Bridesmaids The Guilty Mother Cast Alison Steadman - Suzannah Nickolas Grace - Figaro Norman Rodway - Major Bejorass Gary Bond - Count Almaviva John McAndrew - Leon Moir Leslie - Floresta Dorothy Tutin - The Countess John Wells - Wilhelm Arnold Diamond - Mr Dim Production credits Music Composed & Conducted by Carl Davis Written by Pierre Augustin Caron De Beaumarchais Translated by John Wells Produced and Directed by Ian Cotterell Originally broadcast on BBC Radio 3: 29 May 1985 (The Barber of Seville) 12 June 1985 (The Guilty Mother) 1 January 1986 (The Marriage of Figaro) ©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Pierre-Augustin Beaumarchais (Author), Alison Steadman, Dorothy Tutin, Full Cast, Gary Bond, John Mcandrew, Michael Aldridge, Moir Leslie, Nickolas Grace, Norman Rodway (Narrator)

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Tales from the Mausoleum Club: 13 full-cast curious tales

"An all-star cast attend a mysterious private club in this hilarious parody of classic horror tales Membership of the exclusive Mausoleum Club isn't for the faint of heart. The Honorable Clarence Green wants in, but to join he must first hear the spine-chilling stories of the existing members, before enthralling them with one of his own. But are their stories fact or fiction? And will Green still want to join after hearing the horrors they have to tell? A brilliantly unexpected and macabre comedy series parodying classic Victorian stories in episodes such as 'A Study in Starlets', 'The Turn of the Knob' and 'The Pet and the Pendulum', Tales from the Mausoleum Club brings to life strange tales of mystery objects, spooky country mansions, West Country paganism and unholy animal projects. This creepy collection of thirteen episodes opens with the standalone pilot episode, 'The Demon Cakestand of Beastley Chase', starring Stephen Fry. The following two series - Tales from the Mausoleum Club and The Fall of the Mausoleum Club - feature more stunning casts including Terence Stamp, Timothy Spall, Andrew Sachs, Alison Steadman, Jim Broadbent, Roy Hudd, Miranda Richardson, Martin Jarvis and Spike Milligan. It is a compilation of curses, hauntings, monsters and (hysterical) laughter. So... will you dare to join the Mausoleum Club? Written by Ian Brown and James Hendrie Music by Max Harris Produced by Paul Spencer Contents Pilot episode: The Demon Cakestand of Beastley Chase Tales from the Mausoleum Club: The Inaudible Man Heart of Skegness A Study in Starlets The Turn of the Knob Soldiers Three: India Nil Jess of the B'ournevilles The Fall of the Mausoleum Club: The Pet and the Pendulum The Charge of the Boys' Brigade Trevor Island The Prunestone The T Machine Bleak Horse First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on the following dates: 22 December 1984 (The Demon Cakestand of Beastley Chase) 3 January - 7 February 1987 (Tales from the Mausoleum Club) 7 September - 12 October 1988 (The Fall of the Mausoleum Club) ©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Ian Brown, James Hendrie (Author), Alison Steadman, Andrew Sachs, Full Cast, Jim Broadbent, Martin Jarvis, Miranda Richardson, Roy Hudd, Spike Milligan, Stephen Fry, Terence Stamp, Timothy Spall (Narrator)

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Ed Reardon's Week: Series 9-12: The hit BBC Radio 4 sitcom

"Series 9-12 of the hit comedy featuring curmudgeonly author Ed Reardon Author, pipe-smoker, fare-dodger and master of the complaining letter and abusive email, Ed Reardon returns for another four series. Despite many thwarted attempts at literary succes, he's still living a precarious existence with his trusty companion Elgar, reliant on any small morsels of work Ping can offer him to keep body, mind and cat together. He also continues to have regular run-ins with his nemesis, Jaz Milvane - who somehow manages to make money out of mad schemes, while Ed makes nothing - and his love life remains more than a little erratic. Among his endeavours in these 24 episodes, Ed attends his first ever interview for a real job; finds himself facing homelessness as Stan throws him out on the street; enters the groves of academe as he becomes a student at 'Uni'; and gains a new agent, Maggie, who gets him a regular writing gig on Your Motorhome magazine. Can she help him to turn his fortunes around? Also included is a special festive edition, which sees Ed spending the holiday season without Elgar. All he has for Christmas is a computer and a commission... Christopher Douglas stars as Ed, alongside Stephanie Cole, Philip Jackson, Geoffrey Whitehead, Alison Steadman, Brigit Forsyth and Barunka O'Shaughnessy, in this acclaimed comedy by Christopher Douglas and Andrew Nickolds. 'Pure joy' The Telegraph Cast and credits Written by Andrew Nickolds and Christopher Douglas Produced by Dawn Ellis First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 11 November-16 December 2013 (Series 9), 13 May-17 June 2015 (Series 10), 1 January 2016 (Ed Reardon at Christmas), 4 October-8 November 2016 (Series 11), 24 October-28 November 2017 (Series 12) Cast Ed Reardon - Christopher Douglas Olive - Stephanie Cole Cliff - Geoffrey McGivern Ping - Barunka O'Shaughnessy Jaz Milvane - Philip Jackson Pearl - Alison Steadman/Brigit Forsyth Stan - Geoffrey Whitehead Ray - Simon Greenall Jake - Sam Pamphilon Eli - Lisa Coleman Fiona - Jenny Agutter Suzan - Raquel Cassidy Maggie - Monica Dolan With Melanie Hudson, Nicola Sanderson, Jonathan Bailey, Carys Eleri, Claudie Blakley, Jonathan Coy, Corrie Corfield, Felicity Montagu, Carolyn Pickles, Dan Mersh, Vicki Pepperdine, Duncan Preston, Celia Imrie, Phaldut Sharma, Joanna Brookes, Pam Ferris, Jack Farthing, Jeremy Paxman, John Humphrys, Divian Ladwa, Sylvestra Le Touzel, Maya Sondhi, Ruth Madeley, Don Gilet, Karl Theobald, Tyger Drew-Honey, Petroc Trelawney, © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Christopher Douglas And Andrew Nickolds (Author), Alison Steadman, Barunka O'shaughnessy, Brigit Forsyth, Christopher Douglas, Full Cast, Geoffrey Whitehead, Philip Jackson, Stephanie Cole (Narrator)

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