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Doctor Who: The Satan Pit: 10th Doctor Novelisations

"A multi-voice reading of this thrilling novelisation of the 2006 BBC TV adventure. The Doctor and Rose travel to Krop Tor – an impossible planet orbiting a black hole, defying the laws of physics. With the TARDIS lost to them, trapped with a crew of human explorers and their alien servants - the Ood - they find ancient ruins…and something far older and darker stirring beneath the surface. Whispers speak of a malevolent force imprisoned since before time – something that even the Doctor fears. As seismic horrors rise and minds begin to fracture, one terrifying question remains: what if the Devil is real? Claire Rushbrook (Ida in the TV episodes), Ronny Jhutti (Danny), Silas Carson (the Ood) and Maureen O’Brien read screenwriter Matt Jones’s inspired retelling of his own two-part story from David Tennant’s first season as the Tenth Doctor. Reading produced by Morrison Ellis Sound design by Oliver Denman Executive Producer: Michael Stevens © 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd."

Matt Jones (Author), Claire Rushbrook, Maureen O'Brien, Ronny Jhutti, Silas Carson (Narrator)

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The People’s Passion: A Full-Cast BBC Radio Drama

"Five original dramas about life, love and death in a cathedral close in Holy Week Cathedrals are at the heart of our cities. Beautiful, imposing and steeped in history, they were once potent symbols of temporal power and technological wonder. But what do they mean to us today? These five linked dramas explore how our great cathedrals – borderlands between God and people – embody the complexities and contradictions of faith in 21st century Britain. Penned by award-winning dramatist Nick Warburton and set in a fictional cathedral in the week leading up to Easter, the plays tell the ‘small stories’ of the people who live, work and visit there. Each is centred around different characters, with themes echoing the Gospel accounts of the last days of Christ. Coming to Jerusalem introduces us to Ellen, a volunteer in the shop seeking respite from problems at home; and in Betrayal, we meet Callum, who has two loves: singing and his fiancée, Sonia. Last Supper finds Vice-Dean Clive and verger Graham breaking bread with two very different guests, while Trial focusses on Samir, who has come to the Cathedral to remember the dead – but is not made welcome. In The Road to Emmaus, it’s Good Friday – a big day for Robert, the Cathedral’s Director of Music. As he prepares for the afternoon service and the evening’s performance by the Voluntary Choir, he finds himself beset by confusion... Starring David Bradley, Adjoa Andoh, Don Gilet, James Fleet, Sarah Gordy and Claire Rushbrook, these poignant plays feature original music specially composed for the series by Sasha Johnson Manning, with lyrics by the poet Michael Symmons Roberts. Production credits Written by Nick Warburton Produced and directed by Jonquil Panting Original music by Sasha Johnson Manning, with lyrics by Michael Symmons Roberts Performed by: Manchester Chamber Choir, directed by Christopher Stokes, with Jeffrey Makinson (organ), Rob Shorter (tenor), Rebecca Whettam (cello), Jahan Hunter (trumpet) and Holly Marland (recorder) BBC Singers with Eleanor Gregory (soprano), Margaret Cameron (alto), Chris Bowen (tenor), Stephen Charlesworth (bass) and Andrew Earis (piano) Andrew Kirk (organ), and the choir of Saint Mary Redcliffe, Bristol Cast The Old Man – David Bradley Ellen – Adjoa Andoh Graham – Kim Wall Paul – Jim Norton Clive – Don Gilet Caroline – Alex Tregear Robert – James Fleet Priest/Jo – Tracy Wiles Callum – Harry Livingstone Sonia – Rina Mahoney Hannah – Emerald O'Hanrahan James Greenstock – Gerard McDermott Samir – Shane Zaza Alice – Sarah Gordy Rebecca – Claire Rushbrook Lynne – Tina Gray Priests – Adjoa Andoh & Peter Hamilton-Dyer With James Lailey First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 2-6 April 2012 © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Nick Warburton (Author), Adjoa Andoh, Claire Rushbrook, David Bradley, Don Gilet, Full Cast, James Fleet, Sarah Gordy (Narrator)

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Kings: Five BBC Radio 4 Full-Cast Dramas

"Five dazzling plays showcasing characters from the reign of biblical King David In these fascinating, moving and insightful plays, a different light is shone on the famous biblical King. From the original mission of King Saul to find the shepherd boy after Samuel's prophecy, to David's final days of sickness and neglect, and taking in his days of war raids and spying as well as his loves and losses as his wives battle for status and attention, the tales bring to life a man who all too often is a figure of myth rather than a flawed and passionate human. Featuring a rich cast including Sheridan Smith (The Royale Family, Cilla, Gavin & Stacey), Linda Bassett (Call the Midwife, Lark Rise to Candleford), David Calder (The Lovecraft Investigations, Conclave), Claire Rushbrook (Whitechapel, Secrets & Lies), Adam Levy (Industry, The Witcher) and Christopher Godwin (The Dig, The Miniaturist). True Anointed Eleazar - David Calder David - Adam Levy Goliath - Ewan Bailey Saul - Gerard Murphy Samuel - John Bennett Jesse - David Timson Agag - Christopher Godwin Michal - Claire Rushbrook Other parts were played by Sarah Paul and Carl Prekopp Music by Sylvia Hallett Musicians - Dirk Campbell, Paul Clarvis, Sylvia Hallett Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Jeremy Mortimer Hazar's Chicken Bone - Tony Marshall David - Adam Levy Abner - David Timson Hazar - Ewan Bailey Abigail - Helen Longworth Saul - Gerard Murphy Jonathan - Carl Prekopp Head Man - Christopher Godwin Music by Sylvia Hallett Musicians - Dirk Campbell, Paul Clarvis, Sylvia Hallett Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Jeremy Mortimer The Loved One Anat - Ann Mitchell Young Anat - Gemma Saunders Saul - Gerard Murphy Abaiathar - Ewan Bailey Sweet - David Timson Samuel - John Bennett Eleazar - David Calder Music by Sylvia Hallett Musicians - Dirk Campbell, Paul Clarvis, Sylvia Hallett Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by David Hunter Michal, Saul's Daughter Eglah - Sheridan Smith Michal - Claire Rushbrook Abigail - Caroline Langrishe Servant - Ewan Bailey Music by Sylvia Hallett Musicians - Dirk Campbell, Paul Clarvis, Sylvia Hallett Written by Kate Clanchy Directed by Jeremy Mortimer Abishag the Virgin Bathsheba - Linda Bassett Abishag - Alison Pettitt Nathan - Christopher Godwin David - David Timson Music by Sylvia Hallett Musicians - Dirk Campbell, Paul Clarvis, Sylvia Hallett Written by Kate Clanchy Directed by David Hunter Originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4: 15 January - 12 February 2002 ©2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Kate Clanchy, Sebastian Baczkiewicz (Author), Adam Levy, Claire Rushbrook, David Calder, Full Cast, Linda Bassett, Sheridan Smith (Narrator)

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Dear Mr Spectator: A BBC Radio full-cast drama inspired by the anonymous writings of the famous social commentator

"The complete Series 1 and 2 of the drama based on the publications of the real-life Lady Whistledown - the anonymous 18th Century columnist, 'Mr Spectator' 'Wonderfully droll' The Spectator London, 1710. Enigmatic man of letters Mr Spectator moves like a shadow through the city's streets and coffee-houses, observing the manners, morals and misdemeanours of his fellow men. He has his finger on the pulse of all the latest news and fashions, and shares his wit and wisdom in his daily news-sheet - which is avidly perused by readers from all stations of society, from the humble to the highest in the land. In these two radio series, we meet his greatest fans, who look to him to solve their problems and determine their futures... Series 1 centres around Gilbert Mowbray, a clockmaker who is fast approaching his 40th birthday - and is not handling it well. Neglecting his workshop and his customers, he spends his time glued to Mr Spectator's musings - much to his wife Kitty's exasperation. As his midlife crisis deepens, can the nation's favourite agony uncle help Gilbert reassess his life? In Series 2, Britain is nine million pounds in debt - but Chancellor of the Exchequer Robert Harley has a plan to generate the necessary income: a little idea called the South Sea Company. However, to get his Bill through Parliament, he needs someone the public trusts to speak out in favour of the scheme. Enlisting the aid of Palace paper-boy Ned Dempsey, Harley determines to track down Mr Spectator - but can Ned unmask the elusive scribbler before time, and Harley's patience, run out? Adapted by Elizabeth Kuti from Joseph Addison and Richard Steele's Spectator essays, this wry, whimsical drama stars Benjamin Whitrow (Pride and Prejudice) as Mr Spectator, the anonymous oracle who, like his fictional counterpart Lady Whistledown, hid behind a nom de plume to stoke controversy. Among the supporting cast are Richard Lumsden, Sam Troughton, Bryan Dick, David Schofield, Jemma Redgrave and Claire Rushbrook. Production credits Inspired by and dramatised from Joseph Addison and Richard Steele's 18th-century Spectator essays by Elizabeth Kuti Produced and directed by Heather Larmour Violin played by Paddy O'Flaherty Cast Mr Spectator - Benjamin Whitrow Gilbert - Richard Lumsden Kitty - Amy Marston Jonathan - Sam Troughton Coffee-boy - Samuel Barnett Lady - Fo Cullen Gentlemen- Miche Doherty/Richard Dormer/Chris McHallem/Mark Lambert Stockjobbers - Miche Doherty/Mark Lambert Disgruntled man/Freddie/Lion - Richard Dormer Wife/Leticia - Sarah Kants Spectacle inventor/Gravedigger - Chris McHallem Signor Niccolini - Miche Docherty Isabel - Emma Bolger Jacob - Daniel Walsh Aggie - Laura Conway Ned Dempsey - Bryan Dick Harley - David Schofield Abigail - Christina Cole Queen Anne - Jemma Redgrave Anne Baldwin - Claire Rushbrook Defoe - Sam Dale Aunt Maude - Stella McCusker Opera Singer - David Revels With Seainin Brennan, Niall Cusack, Paul Kennedy, Marty Maguire and Charlie Niblock-Hamill First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 12-16 January 2009 (Series 1), 16-20 August 2010 (Series 2) © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Joseph Addison, Richard Steele (Author), Benjamin Whitrow, Bryan Dick, Claire Rushbrook, David Schofield, Full Cast, Jemma Redgrave, Richard Lumsden, Sam Troughton (Narrator)

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Behind Closed Doors: Series 1-4: A gripping BBC Radio 4 legal drama

"The complete BBC Radio 4 legal drama, starring Claire Rushbrook and Clare Corbett. Behind Closed Doors is a courtroom drama with a difference - it centres around civil law, not criminal. In these nine plays, London barrister Rebecca Nyman takes on cases ranging from workplace harassment to the sensitive, secret trial of a terrorist and a morally complex 'right to die' hearing. In Series 1, Nyman represents a senior policewoman in a case of sexist bullying at work in 'One of the Lads', while 'Tilting the Odds' sees her helping an equine vet accused of serious professional misconduct. In 'Safe House', a suspected terrorist has his movement and activities severely restricted by the security services - can Nyman clear his name so he can get his life back? Series 2 features 'A Bad Night Out', in which a man claiming wrongful arrest seeks police compensation; 'Excluded', which sees a teenager facing permanent exclusion from school; and 'Catastrophic Injury', in which a mother claims her baby's cerebral palsy is due to medical negligence and is fighting the hospital for compensation. In Series 3's 'Contact', a sperm donor is trying to get a court order to allow him to see 'his' daughter, but Nyman's client, the mother, wants him to keep his distance. In 'Section', the barrister hopes to convince a tribunal that a patient who has spent seven years in a secure mental hospital is fit to be released. And in 'Protection', Rebecca represents a man whose wife has been in a minimally conscious state for over three years - should she be allowed to die? Series 4 includes 'Life Chances', in which Emily has a history of anorexia but is refusing treatment. Should she be force fed? In 'Best Interests', a divorced Charedi Jewish mother has come to the Family Courts to stop her ex-husband changing their children's schools. 'More than Kissing', sees The Court of Protection decide if an 18-year-old with learning difficulties should be allowed to have sex; and in 'Mediation', Maud and Martin's father has died and left his whole estate to a 22-year-old dog walker. Can they challenge the will? Finally, in 'The Balance of Probabilities', a couple fight to get their baby daughter back following the death of their baby son. Written by award-winning dramatist Clara Glynn, these compelling dramas provide an intriguing glimpse into the little-known world of civil litigation, with all its challenges, complexities and controversies. Producer/director: David Ian Neville ©2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (p)2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Clara Glynn (Author), Claire Rushbrook, Clare Corbett, Full Cast (Narrator)

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Tess of the D'Urbervilles: A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation

"A bold new dramatisation of Thomas Hardy's classic, in which his famous heroine evolves from a 'ruined maid' into a doomed but dignified woman in love. When Tess Durbeyfield's father discovers that their family is descended from the aristocratic Stoke-D'Urbervilles, he insists that Tess visits them to 'claim kinship'. Arriving at the great house, she is given a job by the D'Urbervillles' son, Alec, who is attracted by her innocence and beauty and attempts to seduce her. But this is not a man used to being rejected, and he will not leave her alone... Tess of the D'Urbervilles attracted fierce criticism on first publication for its challenge to Victorian moral and sexual attitudes, and its depiction of a heroine who did not conform to the familiar binary stereotypes of virgin and whore. This fresh, compelling full-cast dramatisation puts Tess centre stage as the narrator of her own life - wrestling with her conscience, searching for solutions and making her own decisions - revealing her as a complex, modern woman and illuminating Thomas Hardy as a man ahead of his time. Produced and directed by Mary Peate and Emma Harding"

Thomas Hardy (Author), Adam Godley, Claire Rushbrook, Clare Corbett, David Thorpe, Full Cast, James D'arcy, Janice Acquah, Keith Barron, Kenny Blyth, Lyndsey Marshall (Narrator)

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You Let Me In: The acclaimed, unsettling novel of haunted love, revenge and the nature of truth

"Brought to you by Penguin. Eccentric, infamous and exceedingly wealthy, the romantic novelist Cassandra Tipp has, it seems, vanished. In her large, rambling house sits a pile of paper addressed to her niece and nephew. It is a letter. Cassie has been a murder suspect twice in her life. Her family have long been convinced of her guilt. Could the letter be her confession? Or might it be her last will and testament? It turns out to be not quite what anyone expected . . . Instead of any indication of remorse, the letter tells two extraordinary and darkly disturbing stories. One is of their aunt’s life-long relationship with a creature called Pepper-Man - a tale of bloody nights and magical gifts, of children lost to the woods, of husbands made from twigs and leaves and sticks and stones. The other story is that of an abused little girl growing crooked in the shadows. Which story should the niece and nephew believe? And where is Cassie now? Dead in a ditch, or gone from this world . . . and into another? You Let Me In is at once the tale of a faerie seduction and a story about an abused child. Crossing the boundaries between magic and reality, we are shown our world, judgemental and cruel, and offered glimpses of another, dark and very different place that is hidden to most of us. Both stories might be true. Both stories end in murder . . . © Camilla Bruce 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020"

Camilla Bruce (Author), Claire Rushbrook (Narrator)

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The Hurricane Girls: The inspirational true story of the women who dared to fly

"Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Hurricane Girls by Jo Wheeler, read by Claire Rushbrook. While their husbands, brothers and sweethearts fought in Europe and their mothers, sisters and friends kept the home fires burning, for the first time, a group of remarkable women took to the skies. They weren't allowed into combat but risked their lives in bad weather and without radios to bring our boys the aircraft they so vitally needed. Employed by the Air Transport Auxiliary, these women were known as 'attagirls'. They proved that women too could master Spitfires, Mosquitoes and Hawker Hurricanes, forging a new path in aviation. The Hurricane Girls is the fascinating, moving and inspirational story of bravery, determination and remarkable women."

Jo Wheeler (Author), Claire Rushbrook (Narrator)

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King David

"Dave has a pretty good life: his company is thriving, he's got a lovely wife, a big house, kids at private schools. But then he gets a bit careless and things start to go wrong. Katie Hims is well-known to Radio Four listeners for her many original dramas and adaptations on that network. Most recently she dramatised some of the MARTIN BECK novels (with more to come); and she won an Audio Drama Award in 2012 for her play Lost Property - A Visit From The Queen, to name but two of her many successes. This is Katie's first Drama On 3. Directed by Mary Peate."

Various (Author), Claire Rushbrook, Lee Ross (Narrator)

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Tess Of The D'urbervilles: A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation

"The story of Tess Durbeyfield, the most tragic of Thomas Hardy's heroines. Adapted by Alan Sharp for BBC Radio 4. John Durbeyfield (Keith Barron) learns that he is descended from the aristocratic Norman family of d'Urbervilles. He encourages his daughter, Tess (Claire Rushbrook), to befriend the family of Stoke d'Urbervilles where she meets Alec d'Urberville (Adam Godley). Tess is ultimately seduced by Alec and the effects of their affair creates dramatic ripples in Tess's life. In an attempt to make a fresh start, Tess begins work in Wessex at the Talbothay's farm where she encounters Angel Clare (James D'Arcy), the younger son of a parson, who asks her to marry him. Torn between her love for Angel and the events of her past, Tess is faced with the choice to confess all to Angel or bury the memories when an old face reappears culminating in the spiral of tragedies. Director: Mary Peate Music: Composed by Sylvia Hallett Violin: Isabel Watson"

Thomas Hardy (Author), Adam Godley, Claire Rushbrook, Full Cast, James D'arcy, Keith Barron (Narrator)

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