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Thriller Playhouse Box Set: Eight thrilling episodes from the popular BBC Drama series, set during t

Set during the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, we meet MAX CARRADOS, the celebrated blind detective who can read a newspaper headline with the touch of his fingers and shoot a villain by aiming at the sound of his beating heart... and NORMAN CONQUEST, the fast talking, hard hitting adventurer with a nose for trouble and a hell-rake disregard for danger, who keeps up good cheer while he biffs the baddies... and not forgetting BEN, the chivalrous and perky non-descript little man, whose thumbs itch just before 'something 'orrible 'appens' and dies a hundred deaths during every one of his unasked-for escapades. STARRING: Tony Robinson, Simon Callow, Christopher Cazenove, Leslie Phillips, Lionel Jeffries, Bonnie Langford, Bill Nighy & full supporting cast "Murder mysteries always work well... and Mr Punch's Thriller Playhouse is particularly good... Atmospheric and Great Fun" (Daily Express) "To all concerned "Jolly good show, chaps." (The Times) BEN SEES IT THROUGH A hat lost in the English Channel, a dagger buried in a toff's back and an incriminating letter from an MP entice Ben into the world of arms dealers and smugglers as he battles to save Europe from another World War! THE EYES OF MAX CARRADOS Carrados and his 'eyes' Parkinson discover a story of murder, suicide and a desperate daughter's quest to clear her father's name THE SECRET OF HEADLAM HEIGHT As the First World War rapidly approaches, we arrive in a sleepy south coast town where Max Carrados is soon investigating the sudden death of the local museum curator. THE INGENIOUS MIND OF RIGBY LACKSOME Lured to Stratford upon Avon following an explosion by a band of determined suffragettes. Carrados must solve the riddle of the missing body of William Shakespeare. BLONDE FOR DANGER The handsome desperado, Norman Conquest aka 1066, has to pit his wits against the evil crook Bosworth Field. KILLER CONQUEST Conquest with a nose for trouble and rake-hell disregard for danger keeps up good cheer and marches on while he biffs the baddies. MISS DYNAMITE Our gentleman adventurer, having met a beautiful young lady in the middle of the night soon finds himself on the trail of a gang of jewel thieves. CONQUEST MARCHES ON Off to the theatre, our fast talking, hard hitting hero finds himself accused of assaulting a pretty young lady on the underground, but she is the victim of a mysterious blackmailer known as "The Voice". Cast Tony Robinson, Simon Callow, Christopher Cazenove, Leslie Phillips, Lionel Jeffries, Bonnie Langford, Bill Nighy, Stephen Tompkinson, Lynsey Baxter, Kerry Shale, Alice Arnold, Neville Jason, John Woodvine, Jack Klaff, Jon Glover, Christopher Benjamin & full supporting cast Dramatisation: Bert Coules, Roger Danes, Joe Dunlop, Guy Fithen, Sue Rodwell, Music: Robert Rigby Director: Adrian Bean, Neil Cargill, Alan Drury Producer: Stewart Richards & Michael Cameron © & ? 2022 Mr Punch Audiobooks Ltd

Mr Punch (Author), Brett Usher, Brian Orrell & Full Supporting Cast., Charles Simpson, Lionel Jeffries, Lynsey Baxter, Oona Benson, Philip Glenister, Simon Callow, Stephen Tompkinson, Teresa Gallagher (Narrator)

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London Particulars: A BBC Radio 4 crime drama

A BBC Radio thriller series about two old-school detectives who solve crimes in Victorian London 1839, and Bow Street Runner Pip Shepherd is out of a job. The Runners have been disbanded, merged with Sir Robert Peel's new Metropolitan Police - and there's no way Pip's signing up with them. But when he befriends 'Peeler' Thomas Tedman, and hears about an upcoming detective division, he has second thoughts: and soon the duo are investigating their first cases together. The Last of the Bow Street Runners sees Tom and Pip teaming up to solve the mystery of a murdered earl and a missing fiancé. In A Cuckoo in the Nest, a man lost at sea for 14 years returns to claim his fortune. But is he the Nettlefields' true son and heir, or an imposter? Out on the Drag finds Pip going undercover to infiltrate a gang of 'draggers' led by the sinister Brock - and finding more than he bargained for. In The Kitten House, the two policemen probe a sophisticated vice ring operating in the highest echelons of society... Scripted by award-winning writer John Peacock, these four fantastic historical crime dramas star Todd Carty (Grange Hill, EastEnders) as Pip, with Charles Simpson (London Bridge, Kavanagh QC) as Thomas. Written by John Peacock Directed by David Blount Pianist: Harry Myers Cast Pip Shepherd - Todd Carty Thomas Tedman - Charles Simpson Dolly Jenks - Maggie McCarthy With Deborah Berlin, Ioan Meredith, Tessa Worsley, Zulema Dene, Stephen Critchlow, Tracy Wiles, Becky Hindley, Elizabeth Conboy, Harry Myers, Maggie McCarthy First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 11 June-2 July 1999 © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (p) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

John Peacock (Author), Charles Simpson, Todd Carty (Narrator)

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The Secret of Headlam Height: A Max Carrados Mystery. Full-Cast BBC Radio Drama.

Set during the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, where every story promises a 'Thousand Thrills!', with ingenious plots, full of twists and surprises, driven along with exciting action and tongue in cheek humour. As the First world War rapidly approaches, we arrive in a sleepy south coast town where Max Carrados, the celebrated blind detective, is soon investigating the sudden death of the local museum curator. All is not as it seems, as our blind hero finds himself on the cliff top in a duel to the death with the ruthless German spymaster who is the one who knows The Secret of Headlam Height. “Good News... Simon Callow stars as the blind detective, Max Carrados, Lionel Jeffries as his servant and ‘eyes’, Parkinson.” Sunday Times – Gillian Reynolds Choice “Atmospheric and Great Fun.” Daily Express Also available as part of the THRILLER PLAYHOUSE BOX SET, eight episodes featuring Max Carrados, Norman Conquest and Ben from the popular BBC Drama series. Cast Simon Callow as Max Carrados Lionel Jeffries as Parkinson Charles Simpson as van der Burgh Brett Usher as Linmarsh Steve Hodson as Biles Kathryn Pogson as Miss Baker Paul Panting as Ferris Brian Orrell as Publican & full supporting cast. © & ℗ 2022 Mr Punch Audiobooks Ltd

Mr Punch (Author), & Full Supporting Cast, Brett Usher, Brian Orrell, Charles Simpson, Kathryn Pogson, Lionel Jeffries, Paul Panting, Simon Callow, Steve Hodson (Narrator)

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The Mysteries of Max Carrados Box Set: Three Max Carrados Mysteries. Full-Cast BBC Radio Drama.

Following the success of the popular BBC Drama series, we meet Max Carrados, the celebrated blind detective in a series of three thrilling mysteries, set during the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, where every story promises a 'Thousand Thrills!', with ingenious plots, full of twists and surprises, driven along with exciting action and tongue in cheek humour. “Murder mysteries always work well as spoken word and Mr Punch’s Thriller Playhouse is particularly good... Atmospheric and Great Fun ” Daily Express “Good News... Simon Callow stars as the blind detective, Max Carrados, Lionel Jeffries as his servant and ‘eyes’, Parkinson.” Sunday Times – Gillian Reynolds Choice In The Eyes of Max Carrados, our blind hero, who can read a newspaper headline with the touch of his fingers and shoot a villain by aiming at the sound of his beating heart, discovers a story of murder, suicide and a desperate daughter’s quest to clear her father’s name. As the First world War rapidly approaches, we arrive in a sleepy south coast town where Max Carrados, the celebrated blind detective, is soon investigating the sudden death of the local museum curator. All is not as it seems, as our blind hero finds himself on the cliff top in a duel to the death with the ruthless German spymaster who is the one who knows The Secret of Headlam Height. Max Carrados is lured to Stratford upon Avon following an explosion by a band of determined suffragettes. Faced with the Ingenious Mind of Mr Rigby Lacksome, Carrados and his trusty servant Parkinson must solve the riddle of the missing body of William Shakespeare Also available as part of the THRILLER PLAYHOUSE BOX SET, eight episodes featuring Max Carrados, Norman Conquest and Ben from the popular BBC Drama series. Cast Simon Callow as Max Carrados Lionel Jeffries as Parkinson Philip Glenister, Teresa Gallagher, Charles Simpson, Brett Usher, Stephen Tompkinson, Lynsey Baxter, Matthew Marsh, Marianne Morley, Michael Beint, David Bannerman, Steve Hodson, Kathryn Pogson, Paul Panting, Brian Orrell, Oona Benson, Deidra Morris, Ian Armstrong, Robert Oates & full supporting cast. © & ℗ 2022 Mr Punch Audiobooks Ltd

Mr Punch (Author), & Full Supporting Cast, Brett Usher, Brian Orrell, Charles Simpson, Lionel Jeffries, Lynsey Baxter, Oona Benson, Philip Glenister, Simon Callow, Stephen Tompkinson, Teresa Gallagher (Narrator)

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Getting On: A BBC Radio 4 full-cast drama

A BBC Radio 4 full-cast production of one of the earliest plays by Alan Bennett The 1970s are a time of change, but Labour MP George Oliver feels stuck in one place: distrusting the 'mawkish mentality' of the young and fearing the encroaching life of the middle-aged, with little to look forward to but the imminent end of a not-very-interesting road. Ten years into his second marriage, he is world-weary and dissatisfied with his social position and the public he deals with on a regular basis ('He's a socialist, but he doesn't like people' observes his wife Polly). In his self-absorption, he cannot see that his wife is having an affair, his mother-in-law is dying and his friends and neighbours regard him as a joke. With his trademark wry observational humour, Alan Bennett renders his plight at once poignant and comic. This bittersweet drama won the Evening Standard Award for Best Comedy of 1971, and was described by the Sunday Times as 'a small jewel of bewilderment and regret'. Keith Barron stars as George in this radio adaptation, with a supporting cast including David Rintoul, Emily Richard and Margaret Courtenay

Alan Bennett (Author), Charles Simpson, David Rintoul, Emily Richard, Ian Targett, Keith Barron, Margaret Courtenay, Pauline Letts, Susan Sheridan (Narrator)

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The Eagle of the Ninth

Roman Britain: Marcus Flavius Aquila, a young centurion is forced into retirement after a wound in his first major engagement against a rebel British tribe. It allows him the freedom to embark upon a dangerous mission to find out what happened to the Ninth Legion which, years before, disappeared in the savage lands of the Picts. Will he find out what happened to the men, led by his father, who never returned? And will he recover the Eagle, the symbol of Roman dominance and power? This junior classic has never been out of print since it was first published over fifty years ago. It is now presented in a fresh abridgement read in exciting manner by Charlie Simpson.

Rosemary Sutcliff (Author), Charles Simpson (Narrator)

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