Audiobooks narrated by Amelia Bullmore

A. L. Kennedy: Three Plays: Three Full-Cast BBC Radio Dramas Starring Bill Nighy

"Bill Nighy stars in these three plays by multi-award-winning author A. L. Kennedy A.L. Kennedy is a celebrated novelist, playwright, short story writer and columnist. She has won numerous UK and international book awards, including the Costa Prize, and has twice been featured on the Granta Best of Young British Novelists list. A prolific writer for stage, screen and TV, she has also created several works for radio, among them this trio of dramas specially written for Bill Nighy. A Single Act – Lonely Simon (Bill Nighy) longs to bond with his vulnerable grandson Ben (Sebastian Croft), and rekindle his truncated relationship with his neighbour, Joyce (Amelia Bullmore). But although he cares for them both, he can’t seem to connect with either. Could the magic of laughter and the ‘Wilhelm scream’ bring them together? Celebrating 100 years of audio drama, this witty, poignant play pays homage to the inventiveness of radio and the world of sounds. It opens with a short introduction from Bill Nighy, talking about why this special art form is unique and what it means to him personally. Confessions of a Medium – Searching for a higher meaning to life, kindly, naive Mr Parker (Robert Glenister) moves to London, shuns conventional religion and explores the dark arts of séances and spiritualism. He believes he’s met a spiritual guru in the guise of Mr Thomson (Bill Nighy) – but despite being a charming, erudite and mesmerising medium, Thomson is a total fraud... Based on a true story from the 1870s, this gothic, darkly comic drama explores themes of illusion, delusion and desire. Love Love Love Like the Beatles – Oliver has never been able to say those three little words ‘I love you’. Now, at his wits’ end after losing his job and wandering the streets all night, he finds a private residents’ garden and waits for the love of his life to pass by. Knowing he has a tendency to bolt when he’s nervous, he climbs a tree – and refuses to come down until he sees Jo… This romantic comedy about a man on the verge of a nervous breakdown stars Bill Nighy as Oliver and Amelia Bullmore as Jo. A Single Act Simon Pratt – Bill Nighy Joyce Zani – Amelia Bullmore Ben Vane – Sebastian Croft Directed by Sally Avens First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 26 December 2023 Confessions of a Medium Thomson – Bill Nighy Parker – Robert Glenister Morton/Mr Gordon/Gentleman/Wilson/Waiter – Jonathan Keeble Mills/Butler – Andrew Westfield Miss Foster/Mrs Gordon/Lady No.1 – Fiona Clarke Miss Blackstone/Woman – Daryl Fishwick Produced and directed by Pauline Harris Pianist: Daniel Browell First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 13 March 2010 Love Love Love Like the Beatles Oliver – Bill Nighy Jo – Amelia Bulmore Mrs Henderson – Brigit Forsyth Mrs McDonald – Maggie Fox Leonard – David Fleeshman Directed by Pauline Harris First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 26 June 2012 © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

A. L. Kennedy (Author), Amelia Bullmore, Bill Nighy, Full Cast, Robert Glenister, Sebastian Croft (Narrator)

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Nina Stibbe: Love, Nina, Man at the Helm & more: A BBC Radio Collection

"Three warm, witty works by Nina Stibbe, as heard on BBC Radio – plus bonus author interviews Nina Stibbe came to fame with Love, Nina, a memoir of her time working as a nanny in 1980s literary London. It won Non-Fiction Book of the Year at the 2014 National Book Awards, and was adapted into a hit BBC TV series. She has since written six more books, four of them novels, and a sparkling selection of her work is included here, alongside two fascinating interviews with Nina herself. Love, Nina: Despatches from Family Life – Mary Poppins meets Adrian Mole in Nina Stibbe's hilarious letters, abridged for Book of the Week and read by Rebekah Staton. Writing to her sister Vic, young nanny Nina recounts her triumphs and trials, from exchanging cookery tips with Alan Bennett and spotting Samuel Beckett to romantic upsets, an uncomfortable theatre trip and the challenges of starting college. Man at the Helm – Lizzie, Amy and little Jack are worried about their mum. Recently divorced, Elizabeth has taken to drinking and compulsive playwrighting. Desperate to cheer her up, the kids embark on a madcap scheme to find her a new man. Dramatised with a full cast, this beguiling comic novel, set in 1970s Leicestershire, stars Amanda Hale, Eloise Webb, Fern Deacon and Ben Barker. ‘Delamere’s Meadow’ – Forced to find new grazing ground for their ponies, two sisters become embroiled in horsey intrigue with Mrs Luckie-Bryant… Amelia Bullmore reads Nina Stibbe’s first short story for BBC Radio. Saturday Live: Nina Stibbe – In conversation with Richard Coles and Aasmah Mir, the bestselling author discusses leaving Leicester for London, being a terrible nanny, writing uproarious letters about it and discovering her voice. Front Row: Nina Stibbe – Talking to Stig Abell, Nina Stibbe discusses the art of comic writing, from making award panel judges chuckle to finding the funny in serious novels and revealing the authors that make her laugh out loud. Text copyright Nina Stibbe 2013 (Love, Nina: Despatches from Family Life), 2014 (Man at the Helm), 2016 (‘Delamere’s Meadow’) © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Lt"

Nina Stibbe (Author), Amanda Hale, Amelia Bullmore, Ben Barker, Eloise Webb, Fern Deacon, Full Cast, Rebekah Staton (Narrator)

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His Master’s Voice: A BBC Radio 4 Full-Cast Comedy Drama

"Robert Hardy stars in this political satire from the writer of Absolute Power and In the Red Media mogul Lord Malan is the billionaire owner of The Blue Touch Paper, an old-fashioned, hard-right weekly magazine with traditional Conservative values. But the paper is so true blue, it’s losing its touch. Sales are falling and circulation is down – mainly because its core readers are either on the brink of death or foam-flecked with rage. It’s time for a new editor, and political commentator Anna is sure she’s a shoo-in for the position. Much to her disappointment, however, Malan picks a different candidate: Keith, the Guardian’s token Tory, who champions compassionate Conservatism. Nicknamed ‘Toynbee’, he’s tasked with turning the paper around. If he doesn’t succeed, he’ll be out of a job – and Anna and her friends on the Tory back bench are determined to make sure he fails… With the help of the rest of his team – PA Katrina and posh gossip columnist Giles, a.k.a. ‘Louche’ – can Keith set The Blue Touch Paper alight, or will his career fizzle out like a damp squib? Created and written by Mark Tavener in collaboration with Steve Punt, this sparkling sitcom was his final radio series before his death in 2007. It stars Robert Hardy as Lord Malan, Tony Gardner as Keith, Amelia Bullmore as Anna, Michael Maloney as Giles and Rachel Atkins as Katrina. Written by Mark Tavener and Steve Punt Produced by Dawn Ellis Cast Lord Malan – Robert Hardy Keith – Tony Gardner Anna – Amelia Bullmore Giles – Michael Maloney Katrina – Rachel Atkins Beverly – Saskia Wickham With Beth Chalmers, Simon Treves, Eve Webster and Stephen Critchlow First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 4-25 July 2007 © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Mark Tavener, Steve Punt (Author), Amelia Bullmore, Full Cast, Michael Maloney, Robert Hardy, Tony Gardner (Narrator)

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Robin and Wendy’s Wet Weekends: The Complete Series 1-4: A BBC Radio Comedy

"A BBC Radio comedy about two model-village obsessives and their friends and neighbours 'Wonderfully nerdish... a dash of Ayckbourn tinged with Mike Leigh, only loopier' Financial Times Childless couple Robin and Wendy have developed an obsession with Mayfield - the model village they've built in their garage. However, running a model village is slightly more complicated than they expected, especially as they live next-door to Derek, a former superstar salesman who is struggling with the erratic side effects of mental health medication, and Maureen, who is always getting involved in get-rich-quick schemes... In these four series, Robin and Wendy attend a Civil War re-enactment with their randy friends Sue and Glen, rediscover camping with Derek and his teenage sons, and go on a salsa weekend in Bognor. Plus, Wendy is promoted at work - on the same day Robin is suspended - and tragedy strikes when Robin gets run over by a forklift truck. Will the model village remain at the centre of Robin and Wendy's world? Or will life, and their friends, get in the way? Also included is a special episode, 'Robin and Wendy's Wet Edinburgh Weekend', in which the couple travel to the Festival, Robin endeavours to score tickets to the Tattoo, and Wendy finds herself performing at the Fringe... Written by Kay Stonham and Simon Greenall, this gently surreal series stars Simon Greenall and Brian Capron as Robin, Kay Stonham as Wendy, Phil Cornwell and Martin Trenaman as Derek and Debra Stephenson and Amelia Bullmore as Maureen. Among the guest stars are Jan Ravens, Sharon Horgan, David Mitchell and Robert Webb. Written by Kay Stonham and Simon Greenall Produced by Mario Stylianides, Helen Williams and Claire Bartlett Theme tune: 'Little Boxes' by Malvina Reynolds, sung by Kay Stonham Cast Robin - Simon Greenall/Brian Capron Wendy - Kay Stonham Maureen - Debra Stephenson/Amelia Bullmore Derek - Phil Cornwell/Martin Trenaman With Tony Gardner, Jo Enright, Ewan Bailey, Arianwen Flores, Zoe Allen, Jan Ravens, Michael Simkins, Sean McKenna, Robert Webb, Tony Rohr, Geoffrey McGivern, Chris Pavlo, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Tom Hildenbrand, Buster Stonham, Aneal Douglas, Ruth Madoc, Don Gilet, David Bamber, Eric Richard, Marianne Levy, Tom Smith, Paul Putner, Andy Taylor, Sharon Horgan, Ninia Benjamin, Julia Morris, Flip Webster, David Mitchell, Craig Kelly, Lucy Montgomery First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 28 December 2001-18 January 2002 (Series 1), 20 August 2002 (Robin and Wendy's Wet Edinburgh Weekend), 16 May-20 June 2003 (Series 2), 25 June-16 July 2004 (Series 3), 22 July-12 August 2005 (Series 4) © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Kay Stonham, Simon Greenhall (Author), Amelia Bullmore, Brian Capron, David Mitchell, Debra Stephenson, Full Cast, Kay Stonham, Martin Trenaman, Phil Cornwell, Robert Webb, Sharon Horgan, Simon Greenham (Narrator)

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Boswell’s Lives: The Complete Series 1-3: A BBC Radio 4 comedy

"Miles Jupp stars as James Boswell, Dr Johnson's time-travelling biographer, with a host of top actors and comedians as his celebrity interviewees 'Blisteringly funny... essential listening' Radio Times Before James Boswell penned a biography of his friend, Dr Johnson, they were both nobodies. But his Life of Samuel Johnson made them famous - so now Boswell's out to work his magic on other celebrities. Travelling through the centuries, he gives 12 legendary figures the Boswell treatment, hoping to do for them what he did for Johnson... Series 1 sees him attempting to write a biography of Sigmund Freud (Henry Goodman) - but it's Freud asking all the searching questions. Talking to Maria Callas (Arabella Weir), he gets up close and personal with her poodle; encountering Harold Pinter (Harry Enfield) he receives his very own 'Pinter pause' and, trying to beat Boris Johnson (Alistair McGowan) at whiff-whaff, he finds he's facing a fiendish opponent. In Series 2, Boswell tries to help Muhammad Ali (Lenny Henry), who's been banned from boxing and is in the wilderness. Interviewing Karl Marx (Julian Rhind-Tutt), he finds himself collaborating on Das Kapital, but on meeting Madonna (Debra Stephenson), he struggles to get into the groove. And will he succeed in immortalising Alan Bennett (Alistair McGowan), or will they simply be talking heads? Series 3 finds Boswell buttonholing Lord Byron (Freddie Fox) to find out if he's really mad, bad and dangerous to know; receiving some lessons in equality from Simone de Beauvoir (Amelia Bullmore); becoming involved in a murder mystery with Agatha Christie (Vicki Pepperdine) and attempting to become a better man under the guidance of Gandhi (Phaldut Sharma). But abstinence drives him to distraction - and worse... Created by scriptwriter and novelist Jon Canter, this engaging, entertaining series won the 2015 Best European Radio Fiction Series or Serial of the Year at the prestigious Prix Europa. Production credits Written by Jon Canter Directed by Sally Avens First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 25 February-17 May 2015 (Series 1), 21 March-11 April 2016 (Series 2), 7-28 March 2018 (Series 3) Cast James Boswell - Miles Jupp Sigmund Freud - Henry Goodman Maria Callas - Arabella Weir Harold Pinter - Harry Enfield Boris Johnson/Alan Bennett - Alistair McGowan Muhammad Ali - Lenny Henry Boxing commentator - Ewan Bailey Karl Marx - Julian Rhind-Tutt Madonna - Debra Stephenson Lord Byron - Freddie Fox Simone de Beauvoir - Amelia Bullmore Agatha Christie - Vicki Pepperdine Rose - Abbie Andrews Gandhi - Phaldut Sharma Mr Fortescue/The Prince of Wales - Clive Hayward (p) 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd © 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Jon Canter (Author), Alistair Mcgowan, Amelia Bullmore, Arabella Weir, Freddie Fox, Full Cast, Harry Enfield, Henry Goodman, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Lenny Henry, Miles Jupp (Narrator)

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24 Kildare Road: A BBC Radio mystery

"Two boys out sledging in their local park find the body of an old woman in the snow. Who is she? How did she come to be there? Over ten episodes, this compelling series moves backwards and forwards in time to reveal the chain of events that led her to that point.We meet members of her family, her friends and the people she has encountered, all of whom provide clues to help us put the puzzle together. From the police and paramedics to the nurses and residents in an old people's home, each character has their own relationships and circumstances - and on our journey to understanding the old woman's story, we hear theirs too, combining to form a brilliant kaleidoscope of modern life and love. Christine Bottomley, Marcia Warren, Neil Dudgeon, Amelia Bullmore and John Rowe are among the stars in Katie Hims' funny, poignant drama. Directed by Mary Peate Cast Ryan - Harry Grasby Jackson - Aaron Gelkoff Mick - David Reed Hayley - Christine Bottomley Kadija - Nahel Tzegai Pat/Shirley - Heather Craney Rose - Jessica Turner Frank/Taxi driver - Neil McCaul Marion - Marcia Warren Zoe - Amanda Wilkin Eve - Sinead MacInnes Bloke/Phil - Ian Conningham Eli/Ben - Greg Jones Ozzy - Ikky Elyas Ned/Baxter - Will Kirk Call Handler/Girl - Scarlett Courtney Joe - John Rowe Lee - Neil Dudgeon Saskia - Amelia Bullmore First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 3-14 February 2020"

Katie Hims (Author), Amelia Bullmore, Christine Bottomley, Full Cast, John Rowe, Marcia Warren, Neil Dudgeon (Narrator)

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