Audiobooks narrated by Claire Skinner

"The sequel to the Wodehouse Prize nominated Murder Most Foul. The second novel by the multi BAFTA, RTS and Emmy awardwinning writer, director and producer of iconic TV shows like Outnumbered and Drop the Dead Donkey. The murder-solving duo are back, famed playwright Will and the sister of Christopher Marlowe. This time, it’s to discover the truth behind the murder of Ann’s mother. The cause of death is absurd: suicide by butter knife. Ann knows that can’t be true and must discover who is behind the crime."

Guy Jenkin (Author), Claire Skinner, Hugh Dennis (Narrator)

Audiobook

The Graham Greene BBC Radio Drama Collection: The Early Years: Eight full-cast productions including Stamboul Train, Brighton Rock & The Power and the Glory

"Alan Bennett, Claire Skinner, Charles Dance and Judi Dench are among the star casts of these superlative BBC Radio productions Graham Greene was the 20th century’s master of plot, an expert chronicler of Catholic guilt, Cold War intrigue, conflict and crime. A prolific polymath, his work incorporated serious novels, thrillers, short stories, screenplays, stage plays and more. This wide-ranging box set includes the finest examples of his early work, written between 1932 and 1948, and contains over 15 hours of unmissable drama. It includes captivating adaptations of his classic novels Stamboul Train, Brighton Rock, The Confidential Agent, The Power and the Glory, The Ministry of Fear and The Heart of the Matter, performed by an array of A-list actors including Joseph Millson, Claire Skinner, Kenneth Cranham, Stephen Rea, Charles Dance, Harriet Walter and Tom Hollander. Also featured are Greene’s only original radio play, The Great Jowett, starring Alan Bennett as the titular Oxford don, and an adaptation of his BAFTA-nominated screenplay The Fallen Idol, starring acclaimed classical actor Richard Pasco and a young Judi Dench. Concluding this definitive collection are two bonus pieces. Great Lives: Graham Greene sees war reporter Tim Butcher and presenter Matthew Parris exploring the strange world of Graham Greene, and in a fascinating 1971 interview from Radio 4’s Now Read On, the author himself discusses his novels with Magnus Magnusson – and reveals which book he considers to be his best... Contents Stamboul Train Brighton Rock The Great Jowett The Confidential Agent The Power and the Glory The Ministry of Fear The Heart of the Matter The Fallen Idol Great Lives: Graham Greene Now Read On Text copyright © 1932 (Stamboul Train), 1938 (Brighton Rock), 1939 (The Great Jowett, The Confidential Agent), 1940 (The Power and the Glory), 1943 (The Ministry of Fear), 1948 (The Heart of the Matter, The Fallen Idol) With thanks to Keith Wickham of the Radio Circle for supplying several of the audio recordings. © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Graham Greene (Author), Alan Bennett, Charles Dance, Claire Skinner, Full Cast, Harriet Walter, Joseph Millson, Judi Dench, Kenneth Cranham, Richard Pasco, Stephen Rea, Tom Hollander (Narrator)

Audiobook

The Death of Us

"*A Book of the Year in The Times, Guardian, Good Housekeeping and iPaper* Winner of the CWA KAA Gold Dagger Award ‘Taut, elegant and heartbreaking’ Monica Ali ‘A brilliant character study of trauma, grief and survival’ Claire Fuller 'Wonderful… lives up to the hype’ Stephen King ‘Impossibly accomplished’ Chris Whitaker Isabel and Edward meet as teenagers. When she tells him she loves him, it feels like the bravest thing she’s ever done. But years later, a stranger walks into their home and tears their world apart. This is where their story really begins. *Readers Love THE DEATH OF US* ‘Exceptional … 5 stars isn't enough’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is the best book I have read in as long as I can remember’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I've cried actual tears … God. Just stunning’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Shocking, moving and really unforgettable’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Beautifully written and truly a masterpiece’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This was incredible. A truly magnificent read’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This kept me hooked for 2 days straight and I could not stop reading it’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Abigail Dean (Author), Claire Skinner, John Hopkins (Narrator)

Audiobook

Murder Most Foul

"Murder Most Foul is a dark, witty and fast-paced novel, from one of Britain’s best-loved screenwriters. It’s 1593, Elizabeth I is Queen and everyone is terrified of the worst outbreak of plague in a generation. Shakespeare has only written six plays and is lagging behind his friend Christopher Marlowe, London’s leading playwright. When Marlowe is stabbed to death in mysterious circumstances, rumours abound – but the one that won’t go away is that Shakespeare did it to remove his greatest rival. Will is determined to clear his name, and teams up with his old flame, Marlowe’s sister Ann, who has plenty of secrets of her own. In their search to solve the crime, Will and Ann uncover a dark world of treachery, murder, and corruption – which in turn provides Shakespeare with scenes and characters which will appear in his greatest plays."

Guy Jenkin (Author), Claire Skinner, Hugh Dennis (Narrator)

Audiobook

The House of the Spirit Levels: A Full-Cast BBC Radio Comedy

"An epic six-part comedy saga with a star cast, from master storyteller and satirist Nick Revell When Tony Hardstaff breaks the bank playing ‘Snap!’ at the St Petersburg Casino, he is swept up in a maelstrom of romance and adventure. Seduced by the sultry Natassia Fillipovna Karamazov – a woman with curves so perfect they could make a geometry professor spontaneously combust – Tony is caught in flagrante by the Russian mafia, and flees for his life. Taking the first plane out, Tony returns to his ancestral home in Grimesdale, and to the bosom of the family he left a decade earlier. But the prodigal son is not welcomed with open arms. His ruthless 183-year-old father Obadiah is less than thrilled to see him, his sister Jane is so shocked, she suffers a nosebleed, and his mother Alice is so upset, she drops dead on the spot. To cap it all, Tony’s Brontë-obsessed ex-sweetheart has gone round the bend, his best mate Dave is now leader of the Morris Dancing Survivalist Militia, and the town he grew up in is under threat… Forced to grapple with wandering corpses, canine spirit guides, old flames and eastern European heavies, Tony goes on the run once again. But can he escape the clutches of the past? Magical realism meets Northern family saga in this surrealistic comedy, told in flashback and travelling between Venezuela, Russia and west Yorkshire. Written by and starring Nick Revell as Tony, it features a stellar cast including Morwenna Banks, Alistair McGowan, Peter Serafinowicz, Alison Steadman and Claire Skinner. NB: Contains some dated attitudes and language Production credits Written by Nick Revell Produced by Paul Schlesinger Music composed by Paul Mottram Cast Tony – Nick Revell Natassia Fillipovna – Morwenna Banks/Tracy-Ann Oberman The Narrator – Alistair McGowan Mrs Yepanchin/Mrs Womersley – Joanna Brooks Ivan – Jonathan Kydd Sergei/Jeff – Peter Gunn Kropotkin/Dave/Carl – Peter Serafinowicz Vladimir/Elder/Shrink – Chris Pavlo Obadiah – David Swift Alice – Maggie Steed Jane – Alison Steadman Joanna – Natalie Walter Emily – Claire Skinner First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 1 May-5 June 1997 © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Nick Revell (Author), Alison Steadman, Alistair McGowan, Claire Skinner, Full Cast, Joanna Brooks, Maggie Steed, Morwenna Banks, Nick Revell, Peter Serafinowicz, Tracy-Ann Oberman (Narrator)

Audiobook

A Whole New Ball Game: The Complete Series 1 and 2: A BBC Radio 4 Dark Comedy

"A hilarious dark comedy about a football-crazy priest, starring BAFTA winner Brenda Blethyn The late Gregory Patterson was a stalwart of the Roman Catholic Parishioners. With his passing, how will Mrs Patterson cope with her headstrong daughter, Barbara? And can young Robert step into his father’s shoes and face up to new responsibilities? The man with the answers would appear to be football-crazy priest Father Benedict who tries to help the grief stricken family as best he can… The priest decides that holding a Golden Oldie night in honour of the late faithful parishioner would be a good first step. But is it really the right occasion for a eulogy from his only son, Robert? Not when Barbara is determined to ruin the evening… As the Patterson family spiral out of control, with Barbara succumbing to temptation in the shape of biker Andy, Robert attending a rival school and a bereft Mrs Patterson hoping a small dog will fill the hole in her heart left by her husband’s death, Father Benedict has more pressing concerns - the Frewitt Cup final is weeks away and the team must win at all cost. This charming and darkly funny comedy about faith, families and football will have you cheering in delight from the pews to the terraces. Starring Desmond Barrit as Father Benedict and BAFTA winner Brenda Blethyn (best known for her starring role in Vera) as Mrs Patterson. Cast and credits Written by Martin Davies Produced by Lissa Evans (series 1) & Richard Wilson (series 2) Father Benedict - Desmond Barrit Mrs Patterson - Brenda Blethyn Robert Patterson – Paul Parris / Richard Pearce Barbara Patterson - Charlotte Coleman / Melanie Hudson Guy Entwhistle - Martino Lazzeri / Henry Woolley Andy - Mark Straker Janet - Claire Skinner / Nicola Buckingham Mr Plant/Father Hugh - Gordon Reid / Geoff McGivern Mrs Plant - Jane Dolamore Manageress/Lady at Counter - Jill Meers First Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 3 Feb - 10 Mar 1993 (series 1), 26 May - 30 Jun 1994 (series 2) ©2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Martin Davies (Author), Brenda Blethyn, Charlotte Coleman, Claire Skinner, Desmond Barrit, Full Cast, Mark Straker, Martino Lazzeri, Paul Parris, Richard Pearce (Narrator)

Audiobook

Jenny and Julie’s BBC Radio Dramas: On Baby Street, TwilightBaby.com and more

"A collection of comedies and dramas about modern women’s lives and loves, starring Jenny Eclair Jenny Eclair is one of Britain’s most-loved stand-up comedians, and the first woman to win the Perrier Award at the Edinburgh Fringe. She has written several acclaimed books, including the Sunday Times bestseller Older and Wider: A Survivor's Guide to the Menopause, and appeared on numerous TV and radio shows including Grumpy Old Women and Just a Minute. Collected here are some of her finest radio comedies and dramas, centred around women who are at a turning point in their lives. On Baby Street introduces us to three neighbours discovering the delights of parenthood. Series 1 sees them preparing for their new arrivals; in Series 2, the babies are born and the fun begins; and in Series 3, the children are toddlers, and their parents’ lives are changing. TwilightBaby.com takes a similar comic look at motherhood, as Cass, a 46-year-old with grown-up kids, finds to her shock that she is pregnant again. Over two series, we follow her as she blogs about being an ‘older’ mum, whilst endeavouring to keep the rest of her family in work and out of trouble. Just Juliette sees talk show host Juliette Johnson trying to balance marriage, motherhood and the media. As the two series unfold, she is on the verge of losing her job, her husband and her mind… And in the four-part comedy Dear Jenny, Dear Julie, two long-time pen pals – a Blackpudlian and an Australian – meet for the first time in London, and paint the town red. The pitfalls of fame are explored in two standalone dramas: Jason’s Mum, about a single mother with a chart-topping son, and The Andy Warhol Syndrome, in which housewife Carol becomes a reality TV celebrity, but has to deal with the aftermath when the cameras stop rolling. And in two dramatic monologues, In Convenience and He’s Leaving His Wife, Jenny Eclair takes us into the worlds of an unhappy wife preparing to host a dinner party on the worst of all possible days, and a mistress waiting on tenterhooks for her lover to tell his wife that their marriage is over. Written by Jenny Eclair and Julie Balloo, these witty, intimate comedy dramas boast stellar casts, including All Murray, Frances Barber, Kathy Burke, Kevin Eldon, Claire Skinner, Linda Robson, Emerald O’Hanrahan, Peter Sallis, Helen Lederer, Paul Merton, Nicholas Parsons and Ronni Ancona. Cast and credits Written by Jenny Eclair and Julie Balloo On Baby Street With Jenny Eclair, Tilly Vosburgh, Keith Allen,Lee Cornes, Caroline Hook, Claire Skinner, Matilda Ziegler, Graham Fellows, Hugh Ross, Frances Barber, Kathy Burke/Linda Robson, Kevin Eldon, Sue Elliot-Nicholls, Eva Stuart, James Sutton, Julie Balloo, Ronni Ancona and Al Murray Produced by Jane Berthoud and Helen Williams TwilightBaby.com With Jenny Eclair, Kevin Eldon, Joseph Cohen-Cole, Emerald O'Hanrahan, Felicity Montagu, Philip Fox, Stephen Hogan, Kate Layden, Sean Baker, Christine Kavanagh, Sally Orrock Directed by Sally Avens Just Juliette With Jenny Eclair, Jeff Rawle, James Fleet, Annabel Giles, Jan Goodman, Peter Sallis, Sylvia Syms, Robert Duncan, Jane Whittenshaw, Simon Upson, Jon Culshaw, Julie Balloo, Anthony Best, Martin Hyder and Deborah Stevenson Produced by Helen Williams and Claire Jones Dear Jenny, Dear Julie With Jenny Eclair, Julie Balloo, Helen Lederer, Nicholas Parsons and Paul Merton Produced by Sioned Wiliam Jason’s Mum Starring Linda Robson and Jenny Eclair Produced by Jane Berthoud In Convenience Performed by Jenny Eclair Directed by Sally Avens The Andy Warhol Syndrome With Jenny Eclair, Ewan Bailey, Jan Goodman, Gerard McDermott, Harry Myers and Ronni Ancona Produced by Liz Webb He’s Leaving His Wife Performed by Jenny Eclair Directed by Mary Peate © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Jenny Eclair, Julie Balloo (Author), Al Murray, Claire Skinner, Frances Barber, Full Cast, Graham Fellows, Jenny Eclair, Julie Balloo, Kathy Burke, Kevin Eldon, Linda Robson, Nicholas Parsons, Paul Merton, Ronni Ancona (Narrator)

Audiobook

Peanut Jones and the End of the Rainbow: A hilarious adventure from the creator of Draw with Rob

"'Another absolute smasher from Rob Biddulph!' - Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good Superstar author and illustrator Rob Biddulph - the creative genius behind #DrawWithRob - dazzles in Peanut Jones and the End of the Rainbow. This third and final title in the hilarious adventure series for boys and girls aged 8 to 12 fizzes with magic, danger, friendship and art. Some legends are born, some are drawn . . . Notorious villain Mr White will stop at nothing to wipe out colour and creativity everywhere. But he's gone too far! This time he's lured Peanut's mum into terrible danger and only Peanut and her friends can save her. An action-packed mission to the heart of the magical Illustrated City tests friendships and leads to a final showdown that makes Peanut question everything she thought she knew. . . Praise for the Peanut Jones series: 'A fun & vibrant action-packed adventure with a warm heart.' - Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last Bear 'Peanut Jones is AWESOME. . . the story is packed with twists and turns' - Nadia Shireen, author of Grimwood 'This book is EPIC' - Laura Ellen Anderson, author of the Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey series 'A wildly imaginative, big-hearted celebration of creativity' - Anna James, author of the Pages & Co series"

Rob Biddulph (Author), Claire Skinner (Narrator)

Audiobook

The Dinosaur's Diary

"Brought to you by Puffin. All fans of Julia Donaldson's should read the enchanting tale of The Dinosaur's Diary. Surviving and finding a safe place to lay her eggs is difficult for Hypsilophodon with dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus Rex around. When she falls into a mysterious pool and finds herself on a modern farm there are still problems. Finally she finds a safe place to hatch her babies, but how can she keep thirteen baby dinosaurs safe and secret? When the farmer catches one - Hector - and plans to take him to the vet, it's up to Hypsilophodon and her fiesty daughter, Henrietta, to get him back. After a daring rescue, Hypsilophodon takes all her youngsters back through the mysterious pool to her own world. ***A perfect read-aloud book for children age 7+*** ***Julia Donaldson is one of today's most loved children's book authors*** Julia Donaldson has a fast-growing reputation as a children's writer. She won the Smarties Prize and the Blue Peter Award for The Gruffalo, illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Since then, Julie and Axel have collaborated on a number of highly successful and award-winning picture books, including The Gruffalo's Child and Room on the Broom. Julia lives in Glasgow. 'Donaldson's flair for a good story extends way up the age-scale' The Times 'canters along, full of fun and energy' The Scotsman ©2002 Julia Donaldson (P)2023 Penguin Audio"

Julia Donaldson (Author), Claire Skinner (Narrator)

Audiobook

Amazing Grace Adams: The New York Times Bestseller and Read With Jenna Book Club Pick

"Brought to you by Penguin. **THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** Is this the best worst day of her life? Once, Grace Adams was poised for great things. Now, she barely attracts a second glance as she strides down the street carrying her daughter's sixteenth birthday cake. But behind the scenes, Grace's life is in freefall. Her husband is divorcing her. Her daughter has banned her from her birthday party. And Grace has just abandoned her car in bumper-to-bumper traffic. Because Grace Adams has finally had enough. She's sick of being overlooked and underappreciated, and she's particularly tired of being polite. She's about to set off on a journey to rediscover who she is, and confront the secret that has torn her family apart. What is that secret? You're about to find out . . . 'Littlewood writes with ferocity and compassion. Read it and weep (then cheer)' THE TIMES 'I just adored this . . . An unforgettable read' LIANE MORIARTY 'Compelling, funny and poignant. I devoured it' PAULA HAWKINS 'A rip-roaring, empowering story. Glorious' DAILY EXPRESS 'An absolute gut punch of a book' RED New York Times bestseller, September 2023 Jenna's Book Club Pick, September 2023 © Fran Littlewood 2023 (P) Penguin Audio 2023"

Fran Littlewood (Author), Claire Skinner (Narrator)

Audiobook

Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City: from the creator of Draw with Rob

"Superstar, author and illustrator Rob Biddulph dazzles in Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City, the first title in an adventure series for children 8+. Fizzing with magic, danger, friendship and art, this exciting, funny, middle-grade debut is from the bestselling creative genius behind #DrawWithRob. Perfect for boys and girls aged 8 to 12. Some legends are born, some are drawn . . . Drawing feels like magic to Peanut Jones. But art can't fix her problems. Her dad has gone missing, and she's stuck in a boring new school. Until the day she finds a unique pencil turbo-charged with special powers. Suddenly she's pulled into a world packed with more colour, creativity, excitement and danger than she could ever have imagined. And maybe, just maybe, she might find out what happened to her dad. 'Peanut Jones is AWESOME. I loved this book from start to finish - the story is packed with twists and turns, and Rob's illustrations are full of wit and warmth . . . I need to know what happens next!' - Nadia Shireen 'A wildly imaginative, big-hearted celebration of creativity' - Anna James, bestselling author of the Pages & Co series 'Look at this utter beauty . . . This book is EPIC' - Laura Ellen Anderson, bestselling author of Amelia Fang"

Rob Biddulph (Author), Claire Skinner (Narrator)

Audiobook

The Katherine Mansfield BBC Radio Collection: Dramatisations and readings of selected stories

"A landmark collection of BBC Radio productions of the works of Katherine Mansfield - plus bonus dramas and documentary One of the great Modernist authors, Katherine Mansfield was a short story virtuoso, redefining the genre with her subtle, powerfully perceptive tales. A prolific writer, she penned over 60 stories and several poetry collections before her death from TB in 1923, aged only 34. This outstanding collection opens with Radio 4's 2020 series And Other Stories: Katherine Mansfield. It comprises dramatisations of 'Marriage a la Mode', 'Something Childish But Very Natural', 'Bliss', 'Daughters of the Late Colonel', 'The Garden Party', 'Ma Parker' and 'Her First Ball', all starring Hattie Morahan, as well as readings of 'The Stranger', 'Miss Brill', 'A Cup of Tea', Poison' and 'The Doll's House', narrated by Hugh Bonneville, Barbara Flynn, Hattie Morahan and Blake Ritson. Morven Christie reads Mansfield's newly-discovered early short story 'Little Episodes', and selected stories from her first collection In A German Pension - 'Germans at Meat and Frau Fischer', 'The Sister of the Baroness', 'The Modern Soul', 'The Advanced Lady' and 'Frau Brechenmacher Attends a Wedding' - are dramatised with a cast including Claire Skinner, Eleanor Bron and Emma Cunniffe. Also included are eight of her lesser-known tales: 'A Dill Pickle' (read by Clare Corbett), 'Mr Reginald Peacock's Day' (read by Brian Gear), 'Sun and Moon' (read by Lin Sagovsky), 'Psychology' and 'Pictures' (read by Eileen Atkins), 'The Voyage' (read by Indira Varma), 'Honeymoon' (read by Emilia Fox) and 'The Fly' (read by Sam Dale). In addition, her evocative poem 'Winter Song' is read by Sir Derek Jacobi. Two original dramas explore moments in the life of the great author. Katie Hims' Luxembourg Gardens reimagines Katherine Mansfield's last day in Paris and stars Hattie Morahan, while Cherie Rogers' An Oddly Complete Understanding looks at Mansfield's friendship with Virginia Woolf and stars Rosalind Shanks and Penelope Wilton. The passionate correspondence between Katherine Mansfield and her husband John Middleton Murray is revealed in Darling Mouse, Precious Worm, read by Kerry Fox and Michael Maloney. And in Great Lives: Katherine Mansfield, Jacqueline Wilson assesses the impact of Mansfield's brilliant but tragically short career. Track listing: 1. Bliss 2. Something Childish But Very Natural 3. Marriage a la Mode 4. Daughters of the Late Colonel 5. The Garden Party 6. Life of Ma Parker 7. Her First Ball 8. The Stranger 9. Miss Brill 10. A Cup of Tea 11. The Doll's House 12. Poison 13. Little Episode 14. Germans at Meat and Frau Fischer 15. The Sister of the Baroness 16. The Modern Soul 17. The Advanced Lady 18. Frau Brechenmacher Attends a Wedding 19. Dill Pickle 20. Mr Reginald Peacock's Day 21. Sun and Moon 22. Psychology 23. Pictures 24. The Voyage 25. Honeymoon 26. The Fly 27. Winter Song 28. Luxembourg Gardens by Katie Hims 29. An Oddly Complete Understanding by Cherie Rogers 30-34. Darling Mouse, Precious Worm - letter between Katherine Mansfield and John Middleton Murray 35. Great Lives: Katherine Mansfield - with Jacqueline Wilson ©2020 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2020 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Katherine Mansfield (Author), Andrew Sachs, Claire Skinner, Derek Jacobi, Eileen Atkins, Emilia Fox, Full Cast, Hattie Morahan, Hugh Bonneville, Indira Varma, Penelope Wilton (Narrator)

Audiobook

Audiobooks Narrated by Claire Skinner

Join Our Community