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Robert Browning: The Ring and the Book, The Pied Piper of Hamelin & more: BBC Radio dramatic reimagi
"BBC Radio dramatisations and readings of Browning’s most famous poems, performed by stars including Anton Lesser, Roger Allam and David Tennant, plus two bonus plays Victorian poet Robert Browning was renowned for his evocative dramatic monologues peopled with vivid, morally ambiguous characters. In 1846, he eloped with fellow poet Elizabeth Barrett, and they rapidly became Britain’s most famous literary power couple. This collection brings together four of Browning’s poetic masterpieces, juxtaposed with a play inspired by his work and a drama about Robert and Elizabeth’s romance. The Ring and the Book – In the aftermath of a triple stabbing, Rome is rife with speculation. Accused of murdering his young wife and her parents, Count Guido Franceschini is put on trial, and finds himself desperately fighting for his life. Anton Lesser, Roger Allam and Andrew Sachs star in this thrilling tale of of sex, lies, murder and justice. The Pied Piper of Hamlin – When a town fails to pay the rat-catcher who has lured all the rats away with his magic pipe, the piper takes a terrible revenge. Playing his music once more, he leads all the children from the town. Only one boy remains behind… David Tennant stars as the Narrator, with Bertie Gilbert as the boy. My Last Duchess – Based on Browning’s chilling poem about an aristocrat whose wife died young in suspicious circumstances, this intriguing dramatisation attempts to solve the mystery of what happened to the duchess, and who did the deed. Starring Roger Allam, Emily Mortimer and Tim McInnerny. Andrea del Sarto – Richard Pasco reads Robert Browning's monologue about the 16th-century Florentine artist known as ‘the faultless painter’, whose marriage was the source of deep unhappiness. The Contemplative Life – Brother James's loathing of oafish Brother Lawrence has led him to petty acts of destruction. As a punishment, he is forced to share a cell with him… Alan Rickman and Michael Aldridge star in this comedy inspired by Browning’s poem ‘Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister’. The Barretts of Wimpole Street – Starring Dorothy Tutin and Jeremy Brett, this radio version of Rudolf Besier’s celebrated stage play explores the secret courtship of Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning, which took place at No 50 Wimpole Street, her father’s forbidding household. First published 1842 (‘The Pied Piper of Hamelin’, ‘My Last Duchess’), 1855 (‘Andrea del Sarto’), 1868 (‘The Ring and the Book’) Cast and credits Written by Robert Browning The Ring and the Book Cast: Anton Lesser, Roger Allam, Lou Brealey, Dominic Rowan, Andrew Sachs, Frances Jeater, Dan Starkey, Stephen Critchlow, Ben Crowe, Chris Pavlo, Joan Walker, John Rowe, Michael Maloney, Stephen Moore The Pied Piper of Hamelin Cast: David Tennant, Bertie Gilbert With music and songs written and performed by John Harle, lyrics by Joyce Harle, sung by Thomas Platts, head chorister at Canterbury Cathedral with the choir of Wingham School, Kent My Last Duchess Cast: Roger Allam, Emily Mortimer, Tim McInnerny, Robert Hands, John Hartley, Jacob Heringman Andrea del Sarto Read by Richard Pasco The Contemplative Life Cast: Alan Rickman, Michael Aldridge, David Garth, Brian Smith, Colin Starkey, David Sinclair, Trevor Nichols, John Webb The Barretts of Wimpole Street Cast: Dorothy Tutin, Jeremy Brett, Paul Rogers, William Eedle, John Rowe, John Samson, Robin Browne, David Valla, Christopher Good, Kate Binchy, Jane Knowles, Kenneth Fortescue, Helen Worth, Michael Kilgarriff, Rolf Lefebvre, John Ruddock, Sheila Grant © 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"
Robert Browning (Author), Alan Rickman, Andrew Sachs, Anton Lesser, Ben Crowe, Chris Pavlo, Dan Starkey, David Tennant, Emily Mortimer, Frances Jeater, Full Cast, Joan Walker, Louise Brealey, Roger Allam, Stephen Critchlow, Tim McInnerny (Narrator)
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Doctor Who: 1001 Nights in Time and Space: 15th Doctor Novel
"Stories are the most important thing of all because they are just about the only living thing that lasts...' At the end of the universe, a mysterious storyteller builds a campfire to draw his audience. He has gathered tales like any minstrel of old - and his specialty is tales of the Doctor. In this book of stories both long and short, you can experience Doctor Who's adventures through the prism of folk tales and fables. Retold from unusual perspectives, 1001 Nights in Time and Space is a bubbling mix of heroes and villains, soldiers and monsters, princesses, goblins, demons, tricksters, computers, ghosts and gods from all across the universe... taking inspiration from the entire 60-plus years lifespan of Doctor Who. (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"
Paul Magrs, Steve Cole (Author), Dan Starkey, Louise Jameson, Maureen O'Brien, Susan Twist (Narrator)
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The Doctor Who Annual Compendium One: Doctor Who Audio Annual
"A bumper collection of vintage stories from the pages of Doctor Who Annual, featuring the first six Doctors and their companions. From the 1960s to the 1980s, the Doctor Who Annual was a fixture in every fan’s Christmas stocking. Larger than life and twice as colourful, the stories offered an exuberant – and often charmingly naïve – take on the BBC TV series. This volume features thirty readings by some of the best-loved stars of Doctor Who including Peter Purves (Steven), Anneke Wills (Polly), Geoffrey Beevers (the Master), Matthew Waterhouse (Adric), Nicola Bryant (Peri), Louise Jameson (Leela), Frazer Hines (Jamie), John Leeson (K-9), Terry Molloy (Davros) and Dan Starkey (Strax) plus the multi-talented Jon Culshaw. They include short stories for each of the first six Doctors, with fabulous titles including The Sons of Grekk, The King of Golden Death, Peril in Mechanistria, Dark Intruders, Scorched Earth, The Real Hereward, Planet of Fear, The Radio Waves, Terror on Tiro, The House That Jack Built, The Sinister Sponge, Justice of the Glacians, The Planet of Dust, A Midsummer’s Nightmare and The Creation of Camelot, and many, many more, plus the full-length Doctor Who and the Invasion of Space, read by Peter Purves, and bonus features including The Phoenix in the TARDIS, The Equations of Doctor Who and Who Is Doctor Who? (This collection contains the previously published volumes The Doctor Who Audio Annual, The Second Doctor Who Audio Annual, The Sinister Sponge & Other Stories, The Planet of Dust & Other Stories, and Doctor Who and the Invasion from Space.) (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd."
BBC Studios (Author), Anneke Wills, Dan Starkey, Frazer Hines, Geoffrey Beevers, John Leeson, Jon Culshaw, Louise Jameson, Matthew Waterhouse, Nicola Bryant, Peter Purves, Terry Molloy (Narrator)
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Doctor Who: Lux: 15th Doctor Novelisation
"Dan Starkey reads this brand new novelisation of a recent TV adventure. Fifteen missing people. A light that hungers. A trap outside reality. A trip to 1950s Miami takes a dangerous turn, leaving the Doctor and Belinda at the mercy of Mr. Ring-a-Ding. A cartoon come to life who wants something that only the Doctor can give him. Can Belinda save the Doctor? Or will they be trapped by a trick of the light? Featuring Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor and Varada Sethu as Belinda Chandra, this Target novelisation by acclaimed author James Goss brings Russell T Davies’ format-busting adventure to vivid life. Reading and sound design produced by Oliver Denman. Executive Producer for BBC Studios: Michael Stevens (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd."
James Goss (Author), Dan Starkey (Narrator)
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Doctor Who: Eleventh Doctor Novels Volume 5: 11th Doctor Novels
"Nicholas Briggs, Frances Barber, David Troughton, Clare Corbett and Dan Starkey read these original stories about the Eleventh Doctor, also featuring Clara and the Paternoster Gang. In The Dalek Generation, by Nicholas Briggs, the Doctor is determined to find out the truth about Sunlight 349, one of the apparently benevolent Dalek Foundation worlds. In Shroud of Sorrow, by Tommy Donbavand, it’s the day after John F Kennedy’s assassination, and the Doctor and Clara discover that the faces of the dead are everywhere. Tales of Trenzalore, by Justin Richards, Mark Morris, George Mann and Paul Finch, relates four stories of the Doctor’s exploits during the nine hundred years he spent defending the planet. In Summer Falls, by James Goss, young Kate discovers a mysterious painting called The Lord of Winter, and goes on an adventure she could never have planned. In The Devil in the Smoke, by Justin Richards, two young boys decide to build a snowman, and are confronted with a strange and grisly mystery. Madame Vastra is on hand to help save the world! (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd."
George Mann, James Goss, Justin Richards, Mark Morris, Nicholas Briggs, Paul Finch, Tommy Donbavand (Author), Clare Corbett, Dan Starkey, David Troughton, Frances Barber, Nicholas Briggs (Narrator)
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Doctor Who: A Treasury of Tales: 2nd, 8th, 9th, 10th & 12th Doctor Audio Originals
"A treasury of Doctors invite you to join them in twelve exciting and original audio adventures. The Tenth Doctor must take a dangerous test when he seeks an audience with the mysterious Minds of Magnox. The Twelfth Doctor and Nardole think they're in 1950s suburbia until an attack takes them into The Nightmare Realm. The Ashes of Eternity threaten the Ninth Doctor and Rose in 1980s England, before the duo encounter The Beast of Scar Hill on a snowy Yorkshire moor. The Second Doctor, Jamie and Zoe face terrors unleashed by The Resurrection Plant, whilst the Eighth Doctor and James MacFarlane tackle the twin mysteries of The Code of Flesh and The Teeth of Ice. The Twelfth Doctor returns for a terrifying sea voyage with The Ice Kings, and in Four from Doom’s Day a quartet of short stories features Ian and Barbara, Brian the Ood, the Ice Warriors, and a hired assassin who’s trying to save her own life… Jacob Dudman, Dan Starkey, Adjoa Andoh, Frazer Hines, Maureen O'Brien, Sooz Kempner, Silas Carson, Jaye Griffiths and Mina Anwar read these thrilling stories written by Darren Jones, Jonathan Morris, Niel Bushnell, Will Hadcroft, Andrew Lane and Mark Wright. (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd."
Andrew Lane, Darren Jones, Jonathan Morris, Mark Wright, Niel Bushnell, Will Hadcroft (Author), Adjoa Andoh, Dan Starkey, Frazer Hines, Jacob Dudman, Jaye Griffiths, Maureen O'Brien, Mina Anwar, Silas Carson, Sooz Kempner (Narrator)
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Doctor Who: The Force of Death: 8th Doctor Audio Original
"Dan Starkey reads this original adventure for the Eighth Doctor - as played on TV by Paul McGann - and Victorian journalist James MacFarlane. The Doctor is working undercover in 1890s Galway whilst investigating the mysterious sinking of the RMS Majestic. Witnesses recall something huge crashing into the sea, causing a massive wave which overturned the ship. Could it have been the mythical sea creature known as the Dobhar-chu? Also on the scene is James MacFarlane, intrepid journalist and friend of the Doctor. Reunited, the pair discover death stalking the area in the form of animated corpses. The Doctor soon realises that aliens are present, and unless stopped their plans could kill everyone in County Connemara! Dan Starkey, who played Strax and other characters in the BBC TV series, reads this zombie chiller from Andrew Lane. ? 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. Reading produced by Morrison Ellis. Sound design by David Darlington. Executive producer for BBC Audiobooks: Michael Stevens"
Andrew Lane (Author), Dan Starkey (Narrator)
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Doctor Who: Rogue: 15th Doctor Novelisation
"Dan Starkey reads this novelisation of the TV adventure featuring the Fifteenth Doctor and Ruby Sunday, as played on screen by Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson. Earth’s Regency era – a time of culture, extravagance, sumptuous balls…and aliens? While Ruby is a popular new addition to the Duchess of Pemberton’s ball, the Doctor’s world is about to be forever rocked by a dashing visitor from space. With many party-guests facing an identity crisis like no other, it is up to the Doctor and Ruby to stop the menacing Chuldurs’ plot. Dan Starkey reads Kate Herron and Briony Redman's thrilling novelisation of their own BBC TV episode. ? 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd."
Briony Redman, Kate Herron (Author), Dan Starkey (Narrator)
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Anthony Trollope: A BBC Radio Drama Collection: Seven Full-Cast Dramatisations Including The Pallise
"Anthony Trollope was one of Victorian England’s most popular and prolific authors. He worked for the Post Office while establishing himself as a writer, and is credited with introducing the pillar box to Britain. Best known for his ‘Barsetshire’ and ‘Palliser’ novels, he wrote over 50 works in total, including short stories, travel books, biographies and a posthumously published autobiography. Collected here are a selection of superb adaptations of his much-loved novels, as well as an original radio play by Patricia Cumper. Orley Farm – Starring Tim Pigott-Smith, Samantha Bond and Ronald Pickup, this adaptation of Trollope’s 1861 novel is a compelling, emotional tale of disreputable lawyers, young lovers, the beautiful Lady Mason and the honourable Sir Peregrine Orme. Miss Mackenzie – Hattie Morahan stars as Margaret Mackenzie, a single woman past the bloom of youth, who inherits a fortune and is then beset by suitors who may, or may not, simply be after her money. Can she pick her way through this romantic minefield and find true happiness? The American Senator – Ruthless Arabella Trefoil wants to keep her engagement to John Morton a secret while she pursues the wealthy Lord Rufford. But fortune-hunting is a dangerous game, as she is soon to discover. Starring Robert Glenister, Anna Maxwell Martin and Barbara Flynn. John Caldigate – Disinherited by his father, a young man leaves home to seek his fortune in Australia’s gold mines. But an unwise shipboard romance leads to trouble down the line… Jeremy Clyde stars as John Caldigate, with Margaret Wolfit as Euphemia Smith. The Pallisers – A pacy, radical reboot of Anthony Trollope’s celebrated novels about high life and low politics in Victorian England. Jessica Raines stars as our omniscient narrator, Lady Glencora, who takes us through two decades of scandal, scheming, ambition and powerbroking. The Way We Live Right Now – When shady financier Ghassan Mehmoud recruits gullible investors for his get-rich-quick scheme, the stage is set for scandal… Henry Goodman stars in this present-day reworking of Trollope’s satirical masterpiece about money, greed and dishonesty. Mr Trollope and the Labours of Hercules – Paterson Joseph stars in this engrossing drama based on Anthony Trollope’s experiences in Jamaica in 1858. Credits Written by Anthony Trollope Orley Farm (1861) Dramatised by Martyn Wade Directed by Tracey Neale First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 28 December 2008-11 January 2009 Miss Mackenzie (1865) Dramatised by Martyn Wade Directed by Tracey Neale First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 9-16 January 2011 The American Senator (1876) Dramatised by Martyn Wade Directed by Tracey Neale First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 21 August-4 September 2011 John Caldigate (1879) Dramatised by D. G. Bridson Directed by David H. Godfrey First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 22 August-10 October 1976 The Pallisers (1861-1879) Dramatised by Mike Harris and Sharon Oakes Directed by Gary Brown and Emma Harding Produced by Gary Brown First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 10 November 2019-8 March 2020 The Way We Live Right Now (1875) Adapted by Jonathan Myerson Directed by Jonquil Panting First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 16 June-4 July 2008 Mr Trollope and the Labours of Hercules Written by Patricia Cumper Produced and directed by Marion Nancarrow First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 29 August 2016 © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd."
Anthony Trollope (Author), Barbara Flynn, Chris Pavlo, Dan Starkey, David Troughton, Full Cast, Garard Green, Hattie Morahan, Henry Goodman, James Thomason, Jessica Raine, Paterson Joseph, Robert Glenister, Samantha Bond, Tim Mcmullan, Tim Pigott-Smith (Narrator)
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Doctor Who: The Phaser Aliens & Other Stories: Doctor Who Audio Annual
"Outlandish stories from the vintage pages of Doctor Who Annual, brought to life by a host of Doctor Who voices. The Fishmen of Kandalinga takes the First Doctor to a planet of water, and a re-match with the alien Voord first encountered on Marinus. Planet of Bones see the Second Doctor, Ben and Polly enjoying hospitality on the planet Harmony - until a dreadful secret is uncovered. In The Phaser Aliens, the Third Doctor and Jo visit Australia to help with invisible UFOs, whilst the Fourth Doctor and Sarah are accused of being spies in Life Anew. The Fifth Doctor finds himself in an alien court of law in The Volcanis Deal, and then the Sixth Doctor and Peri are sent on a mission from Gallifrey by the Council of Time Lords in The Time Savers. Maureen O'Brien, Anneke Wills, Tim Treloar, Mina Anwar, Geoffrey Beevers and Dan Starkey read these fabulous tales first published in book form between 1965 and 1984. © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd Readings produced by Neil Gardner (Planet of Bones produced by Chatterbox Audio). Sound design by David Darlington. Executive producer for BBC Audiobooks: Michael Stevens"
Tbd (Author), Anneke Wills, Dan Starkey, Geoffrey Beevers, Maureen O'brien, Mina Anwar, Tim Treloar (Narrator)
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Doctor Who: The Giggle: 14th Doctor Novelisation
"Dan Starkey reads this novelisation of the brand new adventure for Doctor Who’s 60th Anniversary, featuring the Fourteenth Doctor and Donna Noble, as played by David Tennant and Catherine Tate A sinister toyshop. The Earth erupting in violence. Shockwaves travelling through history. With old friends powerless to help, the Doctor is drawn into a deadly duel against an old nemesis who can bend reality to his will – and change the Doctor’s life for ever… Dan Starkey, whose roles in the BBC TV series include the Sontaran Strax, reads James Goss’s novelisation of the 2023 television adventure by Russell T Davies. This edition includes some unique chapters specially adapted for the audiobook medium. ? 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd Reading produced by Neil Gardner/Ladbroke Audio. Sound design by Oliver Denman. Executive producer for BBC Audio: Michael Stevens."
James Goss (Author), Dan Starkey (Narrator)
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Doctor Who: The Zygon Invasion: 12th Doctor Novelisation
"Dan Starkey reads this new novelisation of the TV adventure featuring the Twelfth Doctor and Clara. For years, 20 million shape-changing Zygons have lived among us in secret. They wear human form, hiding in plain sight. Now a fanatical Zygon splinter group seek to expose their own kind and provoke a conflict that will force both sides to the brink of Armageddon to ensure their own survival. It took three Doctors to broker a fragile peace between Zygons and Humans. Now the Twelfth must face the fallout alone. With his allies compromised and his companion believed dead, can he stop the world from plunging into war? Dan Starkey, whose roles in the BBC TV series include the Sontaran Strax, reads Peter Harness's novelisation of his 2015 TV episodes. ? 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"
Peter Harness (Author), Dan Starkey (Narrator)
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