Audiobooks narrated by Carolyn Bonnyman

Margaret Forster: A BBC Radio Drama Collection: Three Full-Cast Dramatisations including Georgy Girl

"A trio of novels by the award-winning author, dramatised with full casts for BBC Radio Carlisle-born author Margaret Forster wrote over 25 acclaimed novels, as well as numerous memoirs and biographies. She was best known for her classic Georgy Girl, a zeitgeist tale of Swinging Sixties London which was adapted as a hit film and inspired a chart-topping single by The Seekers. Featured here is a 2013 radio dramatisation, together with two compelling stories of family dynamics and female friendship. Georgy Girl – 1965. Twenty-seven-year-old Londoner Georgina ‘Georgy’ Parkin is sparky, funny and financially independent, but has never been asked out on a date, let alone kissed. She longs to meet someone, but when she falls in love with the charming, directionless Jos, complications arise… Starring Lucy Speed, Paul Ready, Stephen Critchlow and Philippa Stanton. Private Papers – When Rosemary finds her mother’s secret account of their family history hidden at the back of a drawer, she is outraged by what she reads – so she decides to add her own version of events… Spanning four decades, from the Second World War to the Falklands War, this insightful tale of mother/daughter relationships and differing perspectives stars Angela Pleasance and Nichola McAuliffe. Lady’s Maid – Arriving in London in 1844, shy Lily Wilson takes up a position as maid to the poet Elizabeth Barrett, and soon becomes her companion and confidante. Across the social barrier, both women learn much about friendship and the vicissitudes of love: and as their bond grows closer, Lily finds herself playing a vital role in Elizabeth’s elopement with Robert Browning…Starring Jane Whittenshaw and Kate Buffery. Cast and credits Written by Margaret Forster Georgy Girl Georgy – Lucy Speed Jos – Paul Ready James – Stephen Critchlow Meredith – Philippa Stanton Peg – Ella Smith Ted – Ben Crowe Doris – Joanna Brookes Dramatised by Rhiannon Tise Directed by Tracey Neale First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 2-6 Sep 2013 Private Papers Penelope (mother) – Angela Pleasence Rosemary – Nichola McAuliffe Oliver – Simon Armstrong Grandmother Butler – June Barrie Mike – Oliver Ryan Celia – Jenny Funnell Jess – Gemma Kelly Emily – Jessica Lloyd Andrew Baylis – Brendan Charleson Daniel – Ben Sullivan Dramatised by Juliet Ace Directed by Tanya Nash First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 24 Jan-4 Feb 2000 Lady’s Maid Lily Wilson – Jane Whittenshaw Elizabeth Barrett Browning – Kate Buffery Robert Browning – Julian Wadham Timothy – David Thorpe Ferdinando – Andrew Wincott Lizzie Crow – Linda Regan Mrs Robinson – Zulema Dene Sarah/Henrietta – Patience Tomlinson Tilly – Sandra James Young Landor – Geoffrey Whitehead Dramatised by Ed Thomason Directed by Cherry Cookson First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 23 Sep 1995 © 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

E.M. Forster (Author), Angela Pleasence, Carolyn Bonnyman, Clare Corbett, Emma Rydal, Full Cast, Jane Whittenshaw, Jayne McKenna, Jenny Funnell, Kate Buffery, Lucy Speed, Paul Ready, Stephen Critchlow (Narrator)

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Taking It Up the Octave: A BBC Radio 4 Sitcom

"The hilarious mishaps and adventures of Opera Sunderland, starring Godfrey James Staging opera can be a chaotic business – as this brilliant five-part comedy drama, written by Fintan Coyle and Tom Miles, shows. Opera Sunderland has a tradition of performing a new work every season - celebrating 'its umbilical cord to civilisation'. However, when managing director, Dwight Gaggenheim opts for West Side Story over innovative gay opera St Sebastien, the tempers and egos of a multitude of opera-types bubble hilariously to the surface. Even if the divas can agree on a creative direction, there is trouble ahead when the local cash-strapped council wants to use Opera Sunderland’s funding for a public convenience. Things go from bad to worse when Keyboard Ken, a stalwart member of the troupe, collapses and has to be rushed to hospital. Meanwhile, Natasha, Opera Sunderland's prima donna, tours pubs, clubs and local radio stations trying to drum-up an audience. Tensions mount, voices are raised higher than a soprano’s and sparks fly as the cast battle with nerves as first night approaches… After all, the show must go on! Available to download for the first time, this chaotic and comedic series features music by Tom Miles and Georges Bizet, and stars Godfrey James. Godfrey James is best known for his appearances in classic television series such as The Avengers, Z-Cars and The Sweeney as well as Doctor Who, Emerdale and Coronation Street. Cast and credits Written by Fintan Coyle and Tom Miles Produced by Chris Neill Music by Tom Miles and Georges Bizet Derek - Andrew Branch Keyboard Ken - Tom Miles Cilla - Carolyn Bonnyman Gareth - Godfrey James Natasha - Caz Weller Dwight - Jonathan Kydd James - Simon Butteriss Claire Long - Sally Grace Singers: Alison Porter Susan Jelley Henrik Wager Ian Bloomfield Benjamin Davies Kathryn Jenkin Susan Jelley Jochem van Ast First Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 12th Jun-10th Jul 1997 ©2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Fintan Coyle, Tom Miles (Author), Andrew Branch, Carolyn Bonnyman, Caz Weller, Full Cast, Godfrey James, Jonathan Kydd, Tom Miles (Narrator)

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Windswept: Life, Nature and Deep Time in the Scottish Highlands

"‘Windswept is a wonderful work, prose painted in bold, bright strokes like a Scottish Colourist's canvas’ ROBERT MACFARLANE ‘An instant classic of British nature-writing’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH A few years ago, Annie Worsley traded a busy life in academia to take on a small-holding or croft on the west coast of Scotland. It is a land ruled by great elemental forces – light, wind and water – that hold sway over how land forms, where the sea sits and what grows. Windswept explores what it means to live in this rugged, awe-inspiring place of unquenchable spirit and wild weather. Walk with Annie as she lays quartz stones in the river to reflect the moonlight and attract salmon, as she watches otters play tag across the beach, as she is awoken by the feral bellowing of stags. Travel back in time to the epic story of how Scotland’s valleys were carved by glaciers, rivers scythed paths through mountains, how the earliest people found a way of life in the Highlands – and how she then found a home there millennia later. With stunning imagery and lyrical prose, Windswept evokes a place where nature reigns supreme and humans must learn to adapt. It is her paean to a beloved place, one richer with colour, sound and life than perhaps anywhere else in the UK."

Annie Worsley (Author), Carolyn Bonnyman (Narrator)

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Buried For Good - A tense, page turning thriller for 2021 (Unabridged)

"On a remote island, everyone is a suspect... When Private Investigator Hanlon is hired to protect famous yoga instructor Camille Anderson on her Scottish island retreat, she thinks this may be her simplest job yet. But when an attack on Camille's life goes wrong, it soon becomes clear that there is a murderer on the island - and Hanlon will stop at nothing to track them down. With only a small group of guests the suspects are clear, but as the body count rises Hanlon must step up to find out who the killer is before it's too late... A tense, atmospheric page-turner from Alex Coombs. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons and Lisa Regan."

Alex Coombs (Author), Carolyn Bonnyman (Narrator)

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Missing for Good - A Gritty Crime Mystery That Will Keep You Guessing (Unabridged)

"Is she alive, or is she missing for good...? When the estranged daughter of Scotland's premier art dealer goes missing, Private Investigator Hanlon is hired to find out where she is. But what she thinks will be a straightforward job, soon turns dangerous. The missing girl, Aurora, has a troubled past but what made her suddenly pack her bags and disappear? Hanlon has her work cut out for her. The stakes are rising and she needs to get to the bottom of the case before someone else is attacked. And is Aurora still alive, or is she missing for good? A gripping new case for feisty female Private Investigator, Hanlon. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Bryndza and Lisa Regan."

Alex Coombs (Author), Carolyn Bonnyman (Narrator)

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A Day Like Any Other

"Anna and her best friend George meet every week to reminisce about their moments of glory over a glass or three of wine. When Anna is asked to look after the boy across the road for a few hours each week, she isn't sure. But she takes the job on and a child's view of her world shows her a different place. George remembers a flat she stayed in when she ran away from home and she'd love to see it again. Anna sets out to see if it still exists and discovers a cookbook full of recipes, intimates notes and drawings from George's life. Does all this mark an ending or the beginning of something new?"

Isla Dewar (Author), Carolyn Bonnyman (Narrator)

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Silenced For Good - An Absolutely Gripping Crime Mystery That Will Have You Hooked (Unabridged)

"'A nail-biting chiller that is gritty, action-packed and so compulsively readable putting it down is simply not an option...' 5* Reader Review Can she catch the killer before someone else is silenced for good...? Detective Hanlon is addicted to violence. She likes the rush, the danger, the losing control... When Hanlon is suspended from the force for assaulting a suspect, she escapes to the remote Scottish island of Jura, home to the mysterious Corryvreckan whirlpool. But wherever Hanlon goes, violence is sure to follow. As soon as she checks into The Mackinnon Arms, Hanlon senses something isn't quite right about the staff at her home for the week. Sure enough, within days of arriving, the body of a member of staff is found floating in the sea. While police believe she was claimed by the local whirlpool, Hanlon isn't so sure. As she pieces together the evidence, dark secrets begin to unravel. Can Hanlon work out what is going on before another floating body is found...? Discover an addictive new crime series, perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Bryndza and Lisa Regan. What readers are saying about Silenced For Good: 'Pacy, tense and heart-pounding, Alex Coombs' Silenced for Good is not to be missed.' 'This is such a good read that pulls you in from the first page.' 'This is an excellent read that had me hooked from the beginning.' 'Very well written and thrilling from beginning to end. Recommended.' 'An unsettling, claustrophobic and terrifying thriller that will send many a chill scuttling down readers' spines.' 'A dark, twisted and satisfying crime novel that is deliciously addictive.' 'A page-turning crime thriller full of twists readers will not see coming.' 'Prepare yourself for a well thought out story complete with all the ups and downs associated with an intriguing plot, several characters to get your teeth into and enough going on to keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.' 'It would be a fantastic book for any body who is a lover of the crime genre.' 'You are kept guessing and thrown on different tracks with twists and turns.' 'One seriously gripping read, which kept me guessing and which kept me on the edge of my seat throughout.' 'This is one heck of a twisty ride, guys!' 'A highly enjoyable read set in beautiful scenery.' 'A tough no nonsense lead character and a plot that has its twists and turns along the way.' 'A gripping mystery which had me anxiously swiping the page to see what would happen next.' 'This is a strong start to a new crime series, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. The writing keeps the pace flying forward. I would definitely recommend it.' 'Extremely well written. The author certainly knows how to grab your attention and much like a fisherman or fisherwoman landing a catch, he reels you in.'"

Alex Coombs (Author), Carolyn Bonnyman (Narrator)

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The Crofter's Daughter: A heartwarming rural saga

"A moving and heartwarming World War I saga. For readers of Catherine Cookson and Dilly Court. 'When I'm the farmer,' began Mairi, and then she stopped, for she would never be the farmer. She was a girl. Ever since she was nine years old, Mairi McGloughlin has known she wants to be a farmer, but by the law of the land it's her scholarly brother Ian who will someday inherit. The next best thing might be to marry a farmer, and charming, confident Jack could be the perfect answer. But then there's Robin, her brother's best friend, more a man of books than of the land - and yet there's something about him. . . But with the outbreak of the Great War, their choices change completely and neither Mairi, Ian or Robin can hope to escape unscathed. As the world around them changes, only the land and love remain constant. But can it be enough to see them through? Previously published as Harvest of Courage."

Eileen Ramsay (Author), Carolyn Bonnyman (Narrator)

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A Life Without You

"30-year-old Dee and her husband Luke are blissfully happy. Every day she makes her loyal parents incredibly proud. Jen has been her best friend since their days of teenage crushes, bad 90's make-up and huge hair. They are just like any other group of family and friends - living life and getting by. Until one day everything changes. Dee is gone, killed by a reckless driver, leaving the people she loved to deal with their grief in different ways. A marriage is rocked as a parent seeks justice. A husband struggles to accept the loss of his wife. A friend discovers that there were shocking secrets that went unshared. The only way forward is to let go of the past."

Shari Low (Author), Carolyn Bonnyman, David Monteath, Eilidh Beaton, Peter Kenny (Narrator)

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How To Fall In Love Again

"Kitty Montrose is packing up her house, and the memories that go with it. Under this roof, she's seen her children grow up, her grandchildren arrive, and her marriage come and go. Kitty knows better than most that the twists and turns of life can bring joy, despair, and everything in between. But when she was a little girl, she had hoped for more. She dreamed of finding her true soulmate. Someone to laugh with, cry with, and share her twilight years. Then Kitty meets Theo, an old flame. The timing was never right for their lives to intertwine. Can Theo and Kitty find a way to fall in love again? Or is it too late for them both?"

Amanda Prowse (Author), Carolyn Bonnyman (Narrator)

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