Audiobooks narrated by Cathy Tyson

The Crack: Four Full-Cast BBC Radio Dramas

"A long weekend in Liverpool, one murder and four stunning dramas A fantastic four-part series, this story of interwoven lives is set in Liverpool over a long weekend, created in collaboration by four Liverpudlian writers. In each of the stories the characters gently touch each others lives, bring a richness and depth to the narrative, centred around the mystery of a local murder. In Friday both Edith and Albert are on the run. Edith from the Old Folks' Home and Albert from his family and fast-approaching insanity. Having discovered Albert talking to a dead body in the cathedral gardens, Edith takes him away from the scene and under her wing. The story continues in Saturday as Carol, who works at the barber’s, feels her body clock is ticking - like a time bomb waiting to go off. Her boyfriend's answering machine mocks her, and God deserts her. Carol's life is about to change but will it be for the better? In Sunday we meet Joe, a former a priest and his mother, Mary. Joe has taken work in a local bookies and become the topic of local gossip. Even a murder on the community's doorstep can't shift him from the spotlight. The story concludes in Monday with Eddie, alias ‘Edward the Confessor’. He is a petty thief and seller of chocolates and bin bags. Separated from his wife and daughter, he searches for recognition. There's been a murder in town and, if nicking chocolates hasn't made him ‘someone’, then maybe his next confession will… This listening treat is a love song to Liverpool and a great listen for any fans of beautiful narratives and mysteries featuring the talents of local playwrights Tracy Aston, Pat Anderson, Stephen Buchard and Jeff Young. Cast and credits Directed by Kate Rowland Friday Written by Tracy Aston Edith - Patricia Hayes Albert - Michael Angelis Dawn - Sunetra Sarker Eddie - Alan Igbon George - Tom Williamson Nm - Pauline Fleming Dolly - Ina Clough Gusker - Jake Abraham Saturday Written by Pat Anderson Carol - Cathy Tyson Graham - Phil Hearne Dawn - Sunetra Sarker Eddie - Alan Igbon Good Good - Tom Williamson Tony - Jake Abraham Angela - Paula Sims Alan - Michael Christopher Sunday Written by Stephen Buchard Mary - Val Lilley Joseph - Michael Christopher Edith - Patricia Hayes Tony - Jacob Abraham Angela - Paula Sims Carol - Cathy Tyson Albert - Michael Angelis George - Tom Williamson Dawn - Sunetra Sarker Monday Written by Jeff Young Eddie - Alan Igbon Good Good - Tom Williamson Susan - Constance Branche Wife - Paula Sims Wally - Phil Hearne DJ - Neil Anthony Joseph - Michael Christopher First Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 1 - 22nd Dec 1993 ©2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Jeff Young, Pat Anderson, Stephen Butchard, Tracy Aston (Author), Alan Igbon, Cathy Tyson, Full Cast, Michael Angelis, Michael Christopher, Patricia Hayes (Narrator)

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Windrush: 75 Years of Modern Britain

"The oral history of Britain’s first West Indian immigrants and their descendants In 1948 the former troop ship Windrush made the 30-day journey across the Atlantic from Jamaica. The arrival of its 500 passengers, the first generation of Caribbean migrants in the UK, was the initial step in the formation of a new identity: the black Briton. Fifty years later, Mike and Trevor Phillips spoke to those on the Windrush itself, as well as those who followed, to tell the story of Britain in the second half of the twentieth century through the eyes of the outsiders who became insiders. Now updated to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the ship’s voyage and including reflections on its political and cultural legacy in 2023, Windrush is an essential record of this transformative era in British social history."

Mike Phillips, Trevor Phillips (Author), Ben Onwukwe, Cathy Tyson, Debra Michaels, Howard Saddler, Joel Trill (Narrator)

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Ladybird Tales of Crowns and Thrones: With an Introduction From Gemma Whelan

"Brought to you by Ladybird. Discover six new tales of wit, courage and power in this new treasury from Ladybird Books. Join six kings, queens and warriors from around the world as they battle for crowns, vanquish dark forces and claim their thrones in this colourful illustrated collection of Ladybird Tales. Includes a special introduction from Game of Thrones actress Gemma Whelan. Perfect for bedtime, to read aloud or to enjoy alone, these exciting stories taken from myth and legend show that there is more to royalty than bows and curtsies. © Yvonne Battle-Felton, Chitra Soundar 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020"

Chitra Soundar, Yvonne Battle-Felton (Author), Cathy Tyson, Gemma Whelan (Narrator)

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Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History

"Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Little Leaders by Vashti Harrison, read by Cathy Tyson, Jade Anouka, Pippa Bennett-Warner, Nneka Okoye, Nikki Amuka-Bird. Meet the little leaders. They're brave. They're bold. They changed the world. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Featuring 40 trailblazing black women in the world's history, this book educates and inspires as it relates true stories of women who broke boundaries and exceeded all expectations. Debut author/illustrator Vashti Harrison pairs captivating text with stunning illustrations as she tells the stories of both iconic and lesser-known female figures of black history - from nurse Mary Seacole, to politician Diane Abbott, mathematician Katherine Johnson and singer Shirley Bassey. Among these biographies, readers will find heroes, role models and everyday women who did extraordinary things."

Vashti Harrison (Author), Cathy Tyson, Jade Anouka, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Nneka Okoye, Pippa Bennett-Warner (Narrator)

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Chocky: Classic Radio Sci-Fi

"From John Wyndham, author of The Day of the Triffids, comes this chilling tale of a normal boy confronted with abnormal circumstances. Matthew had always been an ordinary boy. Even when he started talking to himself and introduced his invisible friend, Chocky, to the family, it was obviously just a phase he was going through. And all children have imaginary friends, even if Matthew’s a bit old to have one. As he becomes increasingly distressed and blames it on arguments with this unseen companion, his parents become concerned. But when Matthew starts explaining binary maths and anti-gravity propulsion, concerns turn to worry. After all, Chocky is only the product of an overactive imagination. Isn’t he? Chocky stars Sacha Dhawan as Matthew, Owen Teale as David Gore and Cathy Tyson as Mary Gore."

John Wyndham (Author), Cathy Tyson, Full Cast, Owen Teale, Sacha Dhawan (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Cathy Tyson