Audiobooks narrated by Bill Nighy

Threads: My life in style, a deeply personal memoir from a British fashion icon

"From a Nottingham alleyway to a global empire, Threads is the story of a truly unique British fashion icon. This audiobook is read by Bill Nighy and features an exclusive interview between Sir Paul Smith and Bill Nighy. 'I always say that you can find inspiration in everything. And if you can't, look again' - Sir Paul Smith Sir Paul's journey has been anything but conventional: from leaving school at fifteen with a dream of being a professional racing cyclist to a life-altering accident that would change everything. After meeting the love of his life and immersing himself in the exciting new world of the 1960s London art and fashion scene, he would go on to build a global fashion empire that started off as a tiny shop tucked behind a dark, damp corridor in Nottingham. For the first time, and with his signature wit, Paul shares candid memories of a life in style, including what it was like to dress legends including David Bowie, Daniel Day-Lewis, Giorgio Armani and Sir Alex Ferguson; how he fought to keep his brand independent in a world of globalized homogeneity; and why, after five decades of success, you can still find him on the shopfloor every Saturday meeting his customers. Guided by his father's advice of working hard and repairing everything by hand, Threads is more than a fashion memoir. It is a masterclass in how to stay curious, stay independent and always look for the extraordinary in the everyday. 'Paul is a Great British Icon and this is an iconic book. I devoured every page' - Dylan Jones 'Paul Smith is a brilliant storyteller. He has been everywhere, and he knows everyone, but he has never lost the sense of wonder that fills every page of this book' - Deyan Sudjic 'The Paul Smith story is as fascinating a read as it is a simple one' - Suzy Menkes 'One of the pillars of great English design' - Manolo Blahnik"

Paul Smith (Author), Bill Nighy (Narrator)

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Classic Science Fiction: A BBC Radio Drama Collection: Six Full-Cast Dramatisations

"Full-cast dramatisations of six seminal sci-fi novels that have shaped the genre Thrilling and thought-provoking, shocking and satirical; science fiction has long captivated us with its surprising scenarios and subversion of the familiar. Included here are six classics from the past 250 years, each offering a unique exploration of the genre's foundational themes. From monsters, Martians and fantastical machines to rip-roaring adventures, utopian tales and ‘cosy catastrophes’, these stunning dramas introduce us to other worlds – and make us see our own world differently... Brought to life by an incredible cast, including Bill Nighy, Brigit Forsyth, Jamie Parker, Shaun Dooley, Stephen Critchlow, Blake Ritson, Bill Paterson and more. Frankenstein – First published in 1818, Mary Shelley’s famous horror story about a scientist who reanimates a living creature in a horrific experiment is widely considered the first science fiction novel. Journey to the Centre of the Earth – Scientific curiosity sparks an epic quest in Jules Verne’s 1864 novel, as three intrepid explorers venture into the heart of a dormant Icelandic volcano. Erewhon – Samuel Butler’s 1872 classic centres on the explorer Higgs, who discovers a remote land where the use of machines is forbidden, having a cold is a crime, and the greatest scholarly achievement is the study of unreason. The War of the Worlds – Following sightings of strange explosions on the surface of Mars, Martian ships begin to arrive on Earth. But scientific excitement quickly turns to horror... The Disintegration Machine – Indomitable academic Professor Challenger sets out to investigate dastardly Latvian scientist Theodore Nemor, who has invented a startling device capable of disassembling and reforming objects.... The Midwich Cuckoos – The rural idyll of 1950s Midwich is overturned by a mysterious alien force that causes all the fertile women in the area to simultaneously become pregnant... First published 1818 (Frankenstein), 1864 (JttCotE), 1872 (Erewhon), 1895 (TWotW), 1929 (TDM), 1957 (TMC) Cast and credits Frankenstein Cast: Jamie Parker, Shaun Dooley, Susie Riddell, Alun Raglan, Robert Blythe, Sam Alexander, Christine Absalom, Patrick Brennan, Emma Hook, Joe Sims, Don Gilet, Bruce Alexander Written by Mary Shelley Dramatised by Lucy Catherine Directed by Marc Beeby Journey to the Centre of the Earth Cast: Joel MacCormack, Stephen Critchlow, Gudmundur Thorvaldsson, Nicola Ferguson, Elizabeth Bennett, Nick Underwood, Sam Rix, Tom Forrister, Scarlett Brookes Written by Jules Verne Dramatised by Moya O’Shea Directed by Tracey Neale Composer: Neil Brand Erewhon Cast: Graeme Hawley, Jasmine Hyde, Jonathan Taller, Sue Ryding, Brigit Forsyth, Leigh Symonds, David Fleeshman, Stuart Richman Written by Samuel Butler Dramatised by Eamonn O'Neill, Martin Shea and James O'Neill Produced and directed by Gary Brown The War of the Worlds Cast: Blake Ritson, Samuel James, John Dougall, Sanchia McCormack, Carl Prekopp, David Sterne, Maeve Bluebell Wells, Finlay Robertson, Nick Murchie, Sarah Ridgeway, Georgie Glen, John Bowler, David Sturzaker Written by HG Wells Dramatised by Melissa Murray Directed by Marc Beeby The Disintegration Machine Cast: Bill Paterson, Gunnar Cauthery, Nick Ball, Robert Lloyd Parry, Joanna Monro, Alexandria Everett Written by Arthur Conan Doyle Dramatised by Robert Lloyd Parry Directed by Fiona Kelcher The Midwich Cuckoos Cast: Bill Nighy, Sarah Parish, Clive Merrison, Nicholas R Bailey, Katherine Tozer, Mark Chatterton, Barbara Marten, Malcolm Raeburn, Christine Brennan, Rebecca Bridle Written by John Wyndham Dramatised by Dan Rebellato Produced and directed by Polly Thomas Original music composed and performed by Chris Madin (P) 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. © 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

H.G. Wells, John Wyndham, Jules Verne, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Samuel Butler, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Author), Bill Nighy, Bill Paterson, Blake Ritson, Bridget Forsyth, Full Cast, Graeme Hawley, Jamie Parker, Jasmine Hyde, Joel McCormack, Jonathan Taller, Samuel James, Sarah Parrish, Shaun Dooley, Stephen Critchlow (Narrator)

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The Jury: A BBC Radio Full-Cast Drama

"Twelve jurors. One verdict. Can the jury decide? When high-profile company director Virginia Hart fights a libel case against journalist Pat Carver, twelve ordinary people find themselves navigating the complex and unfamiliar world of the civil court. A woman’s reputation is on the line, and they alone must decide whether the allegations made against her in the satirical magazine Shady Tales count as freedom of speech, or scurrilous defamation. But it soon becomes clear to the jury members that the trial will have an impact on their own lives. From big-shot banker Tyrone to shy, illiterate Shane; chatty, overly helpful Carol; feisty fashion model Samantha and aspiring businesswoman Folosade, they are each dealing with their own issues – and they all bring their own flaws, fears, values and prejudices to the case. The prosecution has barely made its opening statements before two of the jurors are at loggerheads, and tensions quickly begin to rise within the group. The lies, scandal and intrigue unfolding in the courtroom are mirrored in the jury room, and as the trial moves towards its climax, can the jurors work together to ensure justice prevails? Written by acclaimed actor and dramatist Matthew Solon, whose radio credits include Takeover, The Bid and Five Days in May, this thrilling drama features a star cast including Bill Nighy, Maggie Steed, Patrick Robinson, Gary Olsen, Tracy-Ann Oberman and Bhasker Patel. Production credits Written by Matthew Solon Directed by Andy Jordan and Jocelyn Boxall Cast Virginia Hart – Suzanne Bertish Tyrone Spencer – Patrick Robinson Gilly Baxter – Maggie Steed Megan Evans – Rachel Atkins Pat Carver – Bill Nighy Michael Whitely – Gary Olsen Dermot O'Connor – Denys Hawthorne With Joseph Bennett, Philip Bretherton, Colin Bruce, Harry Ditson, Abi Eniola, Robert Hands, Jenny Howe, Kelly Hunter, Frances Jeater, Jonathan Keeble, Don McCorkindale, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Bhasker Patel, Dominic Power, Christopher Scott, Irene Sutcliffe, Badi Uzzaman, Geoffrey Whitehead First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 14 September-16 October 1998 © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Matthew Solon (Author), Bill Nighy, Denys Hawthorne, Frances Jeater, Full Cast, Gary Olsen, Maggie Steed, Philip Bretherton, Tracy-Ann Oberman (Narrator)

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Charles Paris: Situation Tragedy: A BBC Radio 4 Full-Cast Dramatisation

"Bill Nighy returns as the actor and amateur sleuth, Charles Paris Bored, broke and reduced to baring all as a life model, Charles Paris is relieved to land a role in a new sitcom – even if it is woefully unfunny. But no sooner has filming begun than things start to go wrong. First a charmless PA dies in a freak accident, then the young, cocksure director bites the dust. Once again, Charles finds himself on the case, hunting for clues from a host of showbiz suspects including an insecure, ego-ridden TV detective, a director suffering a midlife crisis, an ex-Bond girl and National Treasure, and her cognitively confused rock star husband. As the pound shop Poirot investigates, Frances (his semi-detached wife), and Maurice (his worse-than-useless agent), are furious. Following a skiing accident, Maurice has moved in with them, and is proving to be the house guest from hell. As tensions rise at home and on set, can Charles work out who is killing off the cast and crew – and more importantly, stop Frances from murdering Maurice? Jeremy Front’s witty drama stars Bill Nighy as Charles Paris, with Suzanne Burden as Frances and Jon Glover as Maurice. Credits Written by Jeremy Front, based on the novel by Simon Brett Directed by Sally Avens Technical producers: Peter Ringrose & Alison Craig Production Coordinator: Luke MacGregor Cast Charles – Bill Nighy Frances – Suzanne Burden Maurice – Jon Glover Ash Amos – Phaldut Sharma Judy Gilmore – Christine Kavanagh Stevie Dean / Howard Langridge – Tony Turner Scott / Argyll / Art Tutor - Joseph Ayre Sadie – Maggie Service Cheryl – Anna Spearpoint Barmaid – Abbie Andrews First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 27 January – 17 February 2025 © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (p) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Jeremy Front, Simon Brett (Author), Bill Nighy, Full Cast, Jon Glover, Suzanne Burden (Narrator)

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Ivan Turgenev: A BBC Radio Full-Cast Drama Collection: First Love, Father and Sons, A Month in the Country & More

"Nine classic works by the Russian literary giant, adapted for BBC Radio Ivan Turgenev stands alongside Tolstoy and Dostoevsky as one of the three great Russian novelists of the 19th century. He was also a consummate short story writer, poet and playwright, and the first Russian author to become popular in the West. This specially curated collection showcases his key works, from the most celebrated to the undeservedly underrated. Described as ‘one of the most perfect things ever written’, the lyrical novella First Love tells the story of 16-year-old Vladimir, whose longing for the capricious Zinaida informs his whole life. Dramatised for Radio 4, it stars Simon Cadell, Rosalind Ayres and Bill Nighy. Succeeding it is Turgenev’s masterpiece, Fathers and Sons, an exploration of the eternal conflict between the reactionary older generation and the revolutionary younger one. John Castle stars as youthful nihilist Bazarov, with Maurice Denham as his father Nikolai. First published in 1855 as Two Women, Turgenev’s best-known play A Month in the Country centres around a landowner’s wife who finds herself attracted to her son’s tutor. Translated by Isaiah Berlin, our Radio 3 version stars Maureen O’Brien and Gerard Murphy. Written a few years before A Month in the Country, the little-known play The Poor Gentleman is an emotional comedy about an elderly man’s devotion to a daughter he can never recognise publicly. It stars Frank Finlay, Morag Hood and Colin Baker. Next up is Smoke, Turgenev’s only novel not to be set in Russia. Baden Baden is the setting for a tale that blends poignant love story and searing political satire, starring Garard Green, Rachel Gurney and Patricia Leventon. Meanwhile, in the short story ‘The Dog’, a mild Hussar (Timothy West) is the subject of a bizarre haunting… Turgenev’s debut novel, Rudin, features that archetypal character in Russian literature, the ‘superfluous man’. Ian Holm stars as the eponymous hero, an idealistic intellectual who is incapable of taking action: and suffers for it. Set just before the Crimean War, the romantic novella On the Eve has passion and patriotism as its themes. Amanda Root stars as the upper-class Elena, who embarks on a doomed affair with Bulgarian revolutionary Insarov (Philip Franks). We conclude as we began, with a tale of first love – Spring Torrents, one of Turgenev’s greatest and most autobiographical novellas. Adapted for Radio 4’s ‘Book at Bedtime’, it is read by David Horovitch. First published 1848 (The Poor Gentleman), 1855/1872 (A Month in the Country), 1857 (Rudin), 1860 (First Love, On the Eve), 1862 (Fathers and Sons), 1866 (‘The Dog’), 1867 (Smoke), 1872 (Spring Torrents) Production credits Written by Ivan Turgenev With thanks to Keith Wickham Contents List First Love Fathers and Sons A Month in the Country The Poor Gentleman Smoke The Dog Rudin On the Eve Spring Torrents © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Ivan Turgenev (Author), Amanda Root, Bill Nighy, David Horovitch, Full Cast, Hugh Dickson, Ian Holm, Maureen O'brien, Norman Shelley, Patrick Troughton, Rosalind Ayres, Tim Pigott-Smith, Timothy West (Narrator)

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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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Elizabeth Bowen: A BBC Radio Full-Cast Drama Collection: The Heat of the Day, The House in Paris and More

"A collection of full-cast dramas from one of Ireland's foremost writers - plus Elizabeth Bowen's thoughts on the novelist's craft Elizabeth Bowen was one of the 20th century's most distinctive writers. An associate of the Bloomsbury Set, she was a keen observer of upper-middle-class life and relationships. Best known for her novels of the Anglo-Irish gentry and wartime London, her fiction displays recurring themes of loss, rootlessness and displacement. This collection contains five of Bowen's best-loved works, and hears from the author herself in three radio talks on the art of novel-writing. The Heat of the Day - London, 1942. When Stella discovers that her lover, Robert, is suspected of selling secrets to the enemy, she finds herself caught between two men: one a potential spy, the other a blackmailer... A compelling tale of love, espionage and betrayal, in one of the quintessential depictions of London during World War II, starring Harriet Walter, Michael Maloney and Bill Nighy. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 28 Nov 1998 The House in Paris - Even as she lays dying, scheming Madame Fisher manipulates the lives of young Henrietta and Leopold. But will her own secrets and lies ever be revealed? Sara Kestelman stars in this enthralling story of deception, scandal and death. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 3-17 Jul 1994 The Last September - 1920, Danielstown, County Cork. Poised on the brink of womanhood, Lois flirts and dances with English officers at society parties- but the Troubles are closing in, and her world is about to change irrevocably. This evocative coming-of-age tale stars Anna Healy and Greg Wise. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 9-16 Sep 1996 The Confidant - Starring Cathy Belton and Fionnuala Murphy, this penetrating short story, set in 1920s Cork, revolves around a couple in a clandestine relationship and the woman who keeps all their secrets. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 2 Nov 1998 The Demon Lover - Mrs Drover nervously returns to her deserted London house in the Blitz to find a letter on the hall table - a reminder of a special rendezvous she cannot fully recollect... Maggie Steed stars in Elizabeth Bowen's eerie ghost story. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 17 Jul 1997 Truth and Fiction - In these three talks about the art of writing fiction, Elizabeth Bowen discusses the importance of story, people and time in establishing a novel's 'truth'. First broadcast BBC Home Service Basic, 26 Sep-10 Oct 1956 NB: Due to the age of the source material, the sound quality of Truth and Fiction may vary The Last September copyright © Elizabeth Bowen 1929, 1952 Copyright renewed The House in Paris copyright © Elizabeth Cameron 1935 Copyright © renewed by Elizabeth D. C. Cameron 1963 The Heat of the Day copyright © Elizabeth Bowen 1948 Copyright © renewed by Spencer Curtis and Graham August Watson 1976 'The Confidant' and 'The Demon Lover' copyright © 1923, 1945 Copyright © Curtis Brown Ltd, 1980 © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Elizabeth Bowen (Author), Anna Healy, Bill Nighy, Cathy Belton, Fionnuala Murphy, Full Cast, Greg Wise, Harriet Walters, Jenny Howe, Maggie Steed, Michael Maloney, Sara Kestelman (Narrator)

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Howard Brenton: Five BBC Radio 4 Full-Cast Productions: Pravda, Epsom Downs and more

"A collection of Howard Brenton's finest plays, produced for BBC radio One of Britain's leading contemporary playwrights, Howard Brenton is well known for his controversial state-of-the-nation plays, dark comedies and powerful political satires. He has written over 50 works for the theatre and numerous screenplays, including 13 episodes of the hit TV series Spooks. Included here are some of his most acclaimed dramas, including the award-winning Pravda, co-written with David Hare. Epsom Downs - Set on Derby Day in the Silver Jubilee year 1977, this provocative drama presents a teeming, Brueghel-like array of characters: from the gamblers, bookmakers and trainers to the jockeys, the horses and the Derby course itself... Among the ensemble cast are Peter Woodthorpe and Nigel Anthony. Pravda - Lambert Le Roux is an enormously powerful South African media tycoon. He's also a monster manipulating all, including Fleet Street. Anthony Hopkins and Bill Nighy star in this caustic black comedy. Thirteenth Night - Jack Beaty is an activist in a 'piddling little Labour Party ward.' What would he do if he came to power tomorrow? Tom Wilkinson, Frances Tomelty and Bill Nighy star in Brenton's surreal parody of Macbeth, with its horror-comic vision of a totalitarian state run mad. Nasser's Eden- 1956. Sir Anthony Eden and Gamal Abdel Nasser battle over Egypt nationalising the Suez Canal - Britain's last symbol of her empire. Written specially for radio and starring Alec McCowen and Nadim Sawalha, this fast-paced drama looks behind the politics to reveal the personalities who changed the face of history. Bloody Poetry - Switzerland, 1816. The poet Shelley, his future wife Mary and her step-sister Claire meet the infamous Lord Byron. But their dreams of a utopian future result in tragedy... Oliver Ryan, Clare Corbett, Patrick Kennedy and Sarah Ovens star in Brenton's compelling play celebrating these four young artistic radicals. Text copyright © Howard Brenton 1977 (Epsom Downs), 1981 (Thirteenth Night), 1984 (Bloody Poetry), 1998 (Nassar's Eden) Pravda text copyright © David Hare and Howard Brenton 1985 Cast and credits Written by Howard Brenton Pravda written by Howard Brenton and David Hare Epsom Downs Cast: Peter Woodthorpe, Nigel Anthony, Heather Bell, Peter Baldwin, Michael Spice, Graham Chinn, Jean Rogers, Chas Byer, Cliff Burnett, Mary Clare Nash, John Bull, Petra Davies, Eva Stuart, John Levitt, Susan Sheridan, Wilfrid Carter, Martin Muncaster, Tammy Ustinov, Heather Bell, Olivier Pierre, Michael McStay, Peter Gordon, Fred Bryant, David Tate, Andrew Branch Adapted for radio by Howard Brenton Directed by Richard Wortley Pravda Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Bill Nighy, Robert Glenister, Suzanne Burden, Frederick Treves, Garard Green, Stephen Tompkinson, David King, Christopher Good, Vincent Brimble, James Greene, Simon Treves, Danny Schiller, Nicholas Gilbrook Adapted and directed by Richard Wortley. Thirteenth Night Cast: Tom Wilkinson, Frances Tomelty, Bill Nighy, Peter Woodthorpe, Sean Barrett, Timothy Bateson, Maggie McCarthy, Eileen Tully, Pauline Siddle With Alex Jennings, Richard Huw and Michael Jenner Directed by Michael Heffernan. Nasser's Eden Cast: Alec McCowen, Nadim Sawalha With Bob Peck, Nigel Davenport, Saeed Jaffrey, Raad Rawi, Trevor Peacock, James Laurenson, Alix Refaie, Antony Zaki, Clifford Rose, John Rowe, Peter Birrel, Vic Tablian and Ajay Chabra Produced by Carolyn Horn. Bloody Poetry Cast: Oliver Ryan, Clare Corbett, Patrick Kennedy, Sarah Ovens, Gareth Pierce Adapted for radio and directed by Alison Hindell © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Howard Brenton (Author), Alec Mccowen, Alex Jennings, Anthony Hopkins, Bill Nighy, Clare Corbett, Frances Tomelty, Full Cast, Nadim Sawalha, Robert Glenister, Stephen Tompkinson (Narrator)

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Charles Paris: A BBC Radio Collection: A Series of Murders, Sicken and So Die, Murder Unprompted, The Dead Side of the Mic & Cast in Order of Disappearance

"Five full-cast BBC radio dramatisations, starring Bill Nighy as Charles Paris Thespian sleuth Charles Paris is his own worst enemy, a louche lush who can resist anything except temptation - especially in the form of women and alcohol. Estranged from his long-suffering wife, Frances, his personal life is shambolic, and as an actor, he's C-list at best. But he does have a talent for solving murders - which is just as well, because wherever he goes, someone seems to drop dead... A Series of Murders - Charles has landed a juicy part playing Sergeant Collins in the TV detective series, 'The Stanislaus Braid Mysteries'. But will all the deadly doings be restricted to on-screen? Sicken and So Die - A suspected poisoner is on the loose in a production of Twelfth Night - can Charles track down the culprit before this comedy turns into a tragedy? Murder Unprompted - There's drama backstage when a murder is discovered in a West End theatre production. Has Charles time to find the killer before the curtain goes up? The Dead Side of the Mic - A job with the BBC radio rep coincides with the mysterious death of a studio manager in Broadcasting House. Once again, Charles steps in to investigate... Cast in Order of Disappearance - Playing a middle-management vampire in 'The Wreathing', Charles finds himself dealing with a blackmailer, a maiden in distress - and a murderer. Has he bitten off more than he can chew? Written by Jeremy Front Based on the novels by Simon Brett Produced and directed by Sally Avens Starring Bill Nighy as Charles Paris, Suzanne Burden as Frances and Jon Glover as Maurice Text copyright © Simon Brett 1975 (Cast in Order of Disappearance), 1980 (The Dead Side of the Mic), 1982 (Murder Unprompted), 1989 (A Series of Murders), 1995 (Sicken and So Die) © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Jeremy Front, Simon Brett (Author), Bill Nighy, Full Cast, Jon Glover, Suzanne Burden (Narrator)

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Charles Paris: A Second BBC Radio Collection: Murder in the Title, A Reconstructed Corpse, An Amateur Corpse, Corporate Bodies & A Decent Interval

"Bill Nighy stars as the lovably louche Charles Paris in these five BBC Radio dramatisations Charles Paris - unsuccessful actor, bad husband, and dipsomaniac - is back, and getting into trouble once more. As he tries to woo back his semi-detached wife, Frances, and land a few half-decent roles, he finds himself embroiled in murder and mayhem and forced to turn detective. Luckily, his sleuthing is much better than his acting... Murder in the Title - The thespian sleuth gets a part in a terrible play - but someone wants to kill off the cast. First a series of nasty accidents occur, then Charles is the victim of an attempted stabbing. Can he find the killer, or will he be fired first? A Reconstructed Corpse - Charles is playing a missing businessman in a crime reconstruction programme. But when severed body parts begin to appear, he must piece together a macabre jigsaw puzzle of murder. An Amateur Corpse - What starts as a simple voiceover job leads Charles to the discovery of a dead body. Could his old friend Hugo really be a murderer? All the signs are pointing that way... Corporate Bodies - A corporate video turns into a horror movie when a secretary is killed. As he investigates, Charles uncovers blackmail, sexual intrigue and multiple motives for murder amongst the workforce. A Decent Interval - Cast as The Ghost and First Gravedigger in Hamlet, Charles is finding rehearsals tense as both the lead roles are being played by reality TV stars. But soon it's not just Shakespeare's lines being murdered... Written by Jeremy Front Based on the novels by Simon Brett Produced and directed by Sally Avens Starring Bill Nighy as Charles Paris, Suzanne Burden as Frances and Jon Glover as Maurice Text copyright © Simon Brett 1978 (An Amateur Corpse), 1983 (Murder in the Title), 1991 (Corporate Bodies), 1993 (A Reconstructed Corpse), 2013 (A Decent Interval) © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Jeremy Front, Simon Brett (Author), Bill Nighy, Full Cast, Jon Glover, Suzanne Burden (Narrator)

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Charles Paris: A Third BBC Radio Collection: The Cinderella Killer, Dead Room Farce, Star Trap, A Doubtful Death & A Deadly Habit

"Bill Nighy stars as the irrepressible Charles Paris in these five BBC Radio dramatisations Actor, alcoholic and amateur sleuth Charles Paris returns in another quintet of humorous theatrical thrillers. All Charles asks for is a nice juicy part in a successful play - but wherever he appears on the bill, murder and mystery always play a starring role... The Cinderella Killer - Panto seems the perfect way to spend the Christmas season for Charles, but when the show's star is found dead, the slapstick must make way for a murder investigation. Dead Room Farce - Charles is appearing in a revival of a 1970s farce. But when two cast members die in suspicious circumstances, he suspects foul play is afoot. Star Trap - When a series of accidents befalls the cast of a West End musical, Charles steps in to investigate. Who is trying to sabotage the show - and why? A Doubtful Death - Charles has landed a role in an immersive theatre production of Hamlet. But when an actress goes missing, he must decide if it is to be or not to be a murder case... Also included with this story is an exclusive afterword with scriptwriter Jeremy Front, who adapted it from an unproduced screenplay by Simon Brett. He reveals what it's like behind the scenes of Charles Paris, and explains the mechanics of recording for radio. A Deadly Habit - Offered a job in a verbatim theatre piece set in a monastery, Charles has reservations. Then disaster strikes the production - and he smells criminality... Written by Jeremy Front Based on the novels and screenplay by Simon Brett Produced and directed by Sally Avens Starring Bill Nighy as Charles Paris, Suzanne Burden as Frances and Jon Glover as Maurice Text copyright © Simon Brett 1977 (Star Trap), 1998 (Dead Room Farce), 2014 (The Cinderella Killer), 2018 (A Deadly Habit), 2020 (A Doubtful Death) © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Jeremy Front, Simon Brett (Author), Bill Nighy, Full Cast, Jon Glover, Suzanne Burden (Narrator)

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Charles Paris: So Much Blood: A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation

"A brand new full-cast BBC radio dramatisation, starring Bill Nighy as Charles Paris August in Edinburgh, and thousands of performers of all stripes have flocked to the Fringe Festival. Among them is Charles Paris filling in at the last minute after a student actress breaks a leg and has to drop out. Showcasing an earnest one-man show in a sea of stand-up comics is a bit of a gamble, but at least he's acting, and with a Charles Paris production, what could possibly go wrong? Charles is sharing a venue with a group of student actors, but when one of the performers dies in a freak stabbing, the actor-cum-amateur sleuth smells a murderous rat and decides to investigate. When the killer sets his sights on him, Charles realises that he must be getting close to the truth - despite not having a clue what's going on... Help arrives in the form of his agent, Maurice, in town scouting for talent, and Charles' 'semi-detached' wife, Frances, who inadvertently finds herself directing Charles' show. The three become drawn into the mystery, and find themselves playing detectives. This unlikely trio are way out of their depth, but when has that ever stopped Charles Paris? Jeremy Front's witty drama stars Bill Nighy as Charles Paris, with Suzanne Burden as Frances and Jon Glover as Maurice. Written by Jeremy Front Based on the novel by Simon Brett Produced and directed by Sally Avens Cast Charles Paris - Bill Nighy Frances - Suzanne Burden Maurice - Jon Glover James - Roger Ringrose Anna - Natasha K Stone Martin - Connor Curren Laura - Chloe Sommer Angus/Sam - Tom Kiteley Tessa - Joanna Monro Eilish - Catriona Stirling Sophie - Fiona Skinner First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 9th-30th June 2023 ©2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Jeremy Front, Simon Brett (Author), Bill Nighy, Full Cast, Jon Glover, Suzanne Burden (Narrator)

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