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Who Shot Ada Tansey? & other thrillers: 14 Full-Cast BBC Radio Dramas

"A bumper collection of radio thrillers from acclaimed scriptwriter Peter Whalley Peter Whalley was Coronation Street’s longest-serving writer, scripting 601 episodes between 1979 and 2014. His other works included TV’s Albion Market and Castles, 40 radio plays and 10 novels, and in 2009 he was presented with a Special Achievement Award at the British Soap Awards. Collected here are 14 of his finest radio crime dramas and thrillers, with full casts including Lee Ingleby, Joanne Froggatt, Tracy Wiles, Robert Pickavance, Jason Done, Lyndsey Marshal, David Calder and Paula Tilbrook. Our opening play, The Disappearance, is a compelling psychological thriller about a landlord and tenant who are not who they say they are, while in The Trial, Molly finds that falling in love with a stranger has never been scarier. In Who Shot Ada Tansey?, there’s turmoil behind the scenes of a Northern soap opera when the leading lady is murdered, and after a death at a dinner party, the remaining diners become suspects in The Absent Guest. The Blackpool Detective follows actor-turned-PI Ben Lomax, as he takes over his father’s investigation agency and is faced with a serious case. A terrible lie is about to be revealed in The Test, as the reinvestigation of an old murder threatens to turn John Newland’s life upside down. And in When Last I Saw You, the law’s failure leads a desperate woman to impose her own justice. A man picks up a female hitch-hiker in The Longest Journey – but both are concealing a secret. Blackmail is the theme of the six-part mystery serial Letters of Introduction, whereas The Second Son centres around identity, fraud and self-belief. When Lauren’s estranged husband unexpectedly returns, his motives for walking out on her become clear in Reasons for Leaving. Hoodlums finds a gang of bank robbers reunited after years in prison: but old age hasn’t blunted their criminal instincts. Nosy neighbours, a missing wife and a husband suspected of killing her are at the heart of Neighbourhood Watch, and in Nearly Dead, an old man is murdered in a geriatric hospital. With the other residents lost in their own worlds, can DI Halliwell fight through a fog of confusion to find the truth? Cast and credits Written by Peter Whalley Contents The Disappearance The Trial Who Shot Ada Tansey? The Absent Guest The Blackpool Detective The Test When Last I Saw You The Longest Journey Letters of Introduction The Second Son Reasons for Leaving Hoodlums Neighbourhood Watch Nearly Dead © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Peter Whalley (Author), David Calder, Full Cast, Jason Done, Joanne Froggatt, Lee Ingleby, Lyndsey Marshal, Paula Tilbrook, Robert Pickavance, Tracy Wiles (Narrator)

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Honoré De Balzac: Pere Goriot, The Black Sheep & more: Four BBC Radio Full-Cast Dramatisations

"Stunning all-star adaptations of Balzac’s finest works This brilliant collection of France’s foremost nineteenth-century novelist and playwright delivers four of his most fascinating works - stories of love, rivalry, horror and adventure - all brought to life by a stellar cast including Stephen Fry and Alex Kingston. A huge influence on many of the most famous writers from Proust to Kerouac to Dickens, Balzac delivers beautifully observed and complex characters with an unsurpassed attention to the details of society at the time, making him an exemplary of realism in European literature. Pere Goriot - Dramatised in four parts, this is the story of Eugene, who has discovered that the mysterious Pere Goriot has two daughters who could provide the key to his entry into Parisian society… Starring Stephen Fry as the author Balzac and Alex Kingston as Delphine. Ursule Mirouet (The Inheritance) - 74 year old Dr Minoret has returned to live out his final days in his home town. His grasping nephews and nieces eagerly await his demise but the good doctor seems to favour his charming young ward, Ursule. What lengths are his family prepared to go to secure their inheritance? Starring Elizabeth Cassidy in the title role of this three-part production. The Mysterious Mansion - A grisly tale set in La Grande Breteche, the ruins of an abandoned house and neglected garden. Balzac is determined to uncover the story behind its tragic secrets… David Calder stars as the author. The Black Sheep - Balzac’s classic tale of family rivalry set in 19th-century France. Philippe Bridau returns from the battle of Waterloo and steals from his mother to finance his gambling habit. It's left to his brother Joseph to rescue the family from destitution, but at what cost? Can he betray his own sibling? Geoffrey Whitehead leads the cast in the role of narrator. A wonderful collection from a superb author, performed by a stunning cast, this is a must listen for any fan of classic literature. Cast and credits Written by Honoré De Balzac Pere Goriot Featuring: Stephen Fry, Douglas Hodge, David Ross, Geoffrey Banks, Alex Kingston, Noreen Kershaw, Ian Mercer, Romy Baskerville, John Griffin, Clare Dow, Barbara Marten, Paul Broughton, Robin Polley Dramatised by David Hopkins Directed by Kate Rowland First Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 12 Sep 1992 Ursule Mirouet (The Inheritance) Featuring: Margot Boyd, Ronald Herdman, Alan Devereux, Patricia Gallimore, Haydn Jones, Sean Barrett, Stephen Thorne, Terry Molloy, Edward Kelsey, Patricia Gibson, Denys Hawthorne, Elizabeth Cassidy, Penelope Shaw, Geoffrey Matthews, Alexander John Dramatised by Joan O’Connor Directed by Roger Pine First Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 13 Apr 1980 The Mysterious Mansion Featuring: David Calder, Dorien Thomas, Dillwyn Owen, Tessa Gearing, Christopher Grimes, Marilyn Le Conte, Nigel Carrington, Manon Edwards, Alan Towner Dramatised by Peter Mackie Directed by David Hunter First Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 7 Oct 1993 The Black Sheep Featuring: Geoffrey Whitehead, Matthew Pidgeon, Briony McRoberts, Thomas Arnold, Alan Cox, Timothy Bateson, Lucy Paterson, Christian Rodska, Colette O'Neil, Jon Glover, Nyasha Hatendi, Chris Pavlo Dramatised by Chris Nolan Directed by Bruce Young First Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 17 Aug 2008 ©2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Honoré De Balzac (Author), Alex Kingston, David Calder, David Ross, Denys Hawthorne, Dorien Thomas, Douglas Hodge, Elizabeth Cassidy, Full Cast, Geoffrey Banks, Geoffrey Whitehead, Matthew Pidgeon, Ronald Herdman, Stephen Fry, Thomas Arnold (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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The Thomas Hardy BBC Radio Drama Collection: 10 full-cast dramatisations including Tess of the d’Urb

"A definitive, fully-dramatised collection of the best-known works of Thomas Hardy Renowned novelist and poet Thomas Hardy is best known for his fatalistic, often tragic novels set in the 'realistic dream-country' of Wessex, in south and south-west England. Drawing on his own life, he created some of the most memorable characters and stories in Victorian literature - many of which are included here. In five dramas taken from Radio 4's 'Hardy's Women' season, we meet a few of Thomas Hardy's most compelling female protagonists. The Hand of Ethelberta centres around an infamous poet who's not the lady everyone thinks she is; while Two on a Tower is the star-crossed love story of Lady Viviette Constantine and handsome young astronomer Swithin St Cleeve. The Woodlanders tells Hardy's tale of ambition, money and missed chances from the perspective of its unsung heroine, Marty South; unhappy Tess Durbeyfield recounts her life story in Tess of the d'Urbervilles; and in Jude the Obscure, Sue Bridehead relates the tale of stonemason Jude and his dreams of being a scholar. Among the stars of these irresistible adaptations are Rebecca Humphries, Olivia Poulet, Callum Scott Howells, Katy Sobey, Sacha Dhawan, Faye Marsay, Kirsty Oswald and Robert Emms. Also featured are dramatisations of three of Hardy's other masterpieces. Far from the Madding Crowd sees the beautiful, independent Bathsheba Everdene (Alex Tregear) pursued by three suitors: Gabriel Oak (Shaun Dooley), William Boldwood (Toby Jones) and Sergeant Troy (Patrick Kennedy). In The Return of the Native, Hardy's poignant tale of love and longing is brought to life by an ensemble cast including David Calder, Emma Fielding and Adam Godley. And in The Mayor of Casterbridge, starring John Lynch and Ruth Wilson, a man spends his life trying to atone for his terrible past - but however hard he tries to conceal it, it will not be buried. Rounding off our collection we have a pair of classic short stories - 'The Withered Arm' and 'The Fiddler of the Reels', starring Victoria Hamilton, Susan Jameson, Janet Dale, Stephen Tomlin and Struan Rodger. Contents Far from the Madding Crowd The Hand of Ethelberta The Return of the Native Two on a Tower The Mayor of Casterbridge The Woodlanders Tess of the d'Urbervilles Jude the Obscure 'The Withered Arm' 'The Fiddler of the Reels' First published 1874 (Far from the Madding Crowd), 1876 (The Hand of Ethelberta), 1878 (The Return of the Native), 1882 (Two on a Tower), 1886 (The Mayor of Casterbridge), 1887 (The Woodlanders), 1888 ('The Withered Arm'), 1891-2 (Tess of the d'Urbervilles), 1893 ('The Fiddler of the Reels'), 1895 (Jude the Obscure) © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Thomas Hardy (Author), Adam Godley, Alex Tregear, Callum Scott Howells, David Calder, Emma Fielding, Faye Marsay, Full Cast, Katy Sobey, Olivia Poulet, Patrick Kennedy, Rebecca Humphries, Ruth Wilson, Sacha Dhawan, Shaun Dooley, Toby Jones (Narrator)

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Joseph Conrad: The Secret Agent, Heart of Darkness & More: A BBC Radio 4 drama collection

"Dramatisations of six of Conrad's finest novels, plus bonus material Polish-born author and mariner Joseph Conrad is widely regarded as one of the greatest English novelists. His 16 years in the merchant navy profoundly shaped his fiction, giving him transformative experiences of adventure and exotic places, and a unique insight into the human psyche. Included here are adaptations of six of his best works, brought together for the first time and collected in chronological order, plus one fascinating bonus programmes exploring his life and art. Heart of Darkness - Ordered to sail up the Congo River in search of enigmatic ivory trader Mr Kurtz, Marlowe's journey takes him deep into an unknown continent... David Calder, Bill Wallis and Kris Marshall star in this radio production of Conrad's controversial masterpiece. Lord Jim - Faced with disaster, young first mate Jim abandons the sinking SS Patna. Wracked with guilt, he tries to start a new life - but can he ever escape his past? Starring Simon Treves and David March. The Secret Agent - A terrorist bomb explodes in London, killing the bomber and threatening the authorities and anarchists alike... Ron Cook and Robert Glenister star in a 2-part dramatisation of Conrad's prescient black comedy. Il Conde - An elderly aristocrat is traumatised by a terrifying encounter in Naples in this adaptation of Conrad's haunting short story, starring John Moffatt and John Woodvine. The Secret Sharer - An inexperienced skipper gives sanctuary to a fugitive murderer who seems like his doppelganger: and faces his own subconscious fears. Michael Feast, Christopher Scott and Stephen Tompkinson, star in this dramatisation of one of Joseph Conrad's most popular short tales. Victory - Set in the Far East, this 1915 novel tells of one man's struggle towards self-realisation and redemption in a hostile world. Starring David March and Patrick Barr. Meridian: Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness - Onyekachi Wambu explores Conrad's most famous novel, inspired by the brutal imperialist exploitation of the Congo during the 1880s. First published 1899 (Heart of Darkness), 1900 (Lord Jim), 1907 (The Secret Agent), 1908 ('Il Conde'), 1910 ('The Secret Sharer'), 1915 (Victory) Cast and credits Written by Joseph Conrad With thanks to Keith Wickham and the British Library Heart of Darkness Adapted by Jeremy Howe. Produced by Jeremy Howe and Iain Hunter. Music by David Lord First broadcast BBC Radio 3, 13 July 2003 Lord Jim Dramatised by Keith Darvill. Directed by Martin Jenkins and Graham Gauld First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 28 July-1 September 1985 The Secret Agent Dramatised by David Napthine. Directed by Jessica Dromgoole First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 1-8 October 2006 Il Conde Dramatised by Alun Owen. Directed by Enyd Williams First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 2 March 1994 The Secret Sharer Dramatised by Robert Forrest. Directed by Patrick Rayner First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 7 June 1989 Victory Other parts played by members of the BBC Drama Repertory Company Adapted by Helena Wood. Produced by Joe Burroughs First broadcast BBC Home Service Basic, 22 November 1965 Meridian: Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness Presented by Onyekachi Wambu With Adam Hochschild, Professor Allan H. Simmons, Michela Wrong First broadcast BBC World Service, 20 February 2002 ©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Joseph Conrad (Author), Bill Wallis, David Calder, Full Cast, Kris Marshall, Robert Glenister, Ron Cook, Stephen Tompkinson (Narrator)

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The Tree of Liberty: A BBC Radio 4 crime drama

"Four thrilling detective dramas set in Amiens during the French Revolution 'Stylish detective series' The Independent September 1791. Newly promoted Lieutenant General Jacques Lacroix is transferred from Paris to Amiens, tasked to solve crimes and arrest criminals. But in these days of revolution, it's increasingly tricky for him to identify the criminals amongst all the agitators, rabble-rousers and counter-revolutionaries. And his job is about to get even harder, as he finds himself investigating a slew of grisly murders... In Friends in High Places, the body of a murdered girl is dragged out of the Somme. She was last seen at a salon the previous night, in the company of Maximilien Robespierre: could the great man be implicated in her death? To Be A Pilgrim finds Lacroix probing an alleged conspiracy that sets him off on the wrong track, and calling on the local sorceress, Madeleine Bonniface, to help him solve what appears to be a ritual killing. In Health of a Nation, a doctor is found dead as the Reign of Terror begins. His son confesses to the murder - but he has an alibi, so why would he lie? Finally, in Moon Conjunct Uranus, Madeleine Bonniface's astrological chart predicts trouble ahead for Lacroix - and when the death of a young woman is linked to a secret magical sect, the evidence all seems to point to him... These atmospheric historical crime dramas star David Calder stars as Lacroix, with Brian Hibbard, Kathryn Pogson, Simon Ludders and Frances Tomelty. Production credits Written by Nigel Baldwin, with additional research by Constantia Michael Directed by Alison Hindell Original music by Paula Gardiner, performed by Mark Edwards, Jeanette Masocchi, Ron Parry and Paula Gardiner Cast Lt Gen Lacroix - David Calder Monet - Brian Hibbard Charlotte - Kathryn Pogson Dupont - Ian Rowlands Roland - Christian Rodska Robespierre - Brendan Charleson Didier/Panchaud/Chalier - Steve Hodson Mme Rives/Josephine - Bethan Jones Surgeon - Matthew Morgan Mme Giradoux - Lesley Rooney Duval - Simon Ludders Madeleine - Frances Tomelty Mme des Chats/Mme Dupre - Sue Roderick Ferrier/Michel - Andrew Wincott Georges/Jean - Robert Harper Simone - Sara Harris-Davies First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 13 March-3 April 1995"

Nigel Baldwin (Author), Brian Hibbard, David Calder, Full Cast, Kathryn Pogson (Narrator)

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Dixon of Dock Green: 12 episodes of the BBC Radio 4 drama

"David Calder, David Tennant and Hamish Clark star in these BBC Radio 4 dramas based on the original TV series. George Dixon became one of the best-known and most-loved fictional policemen during the course of three decades of BBC TV's Dixon of Dock Green, in which he was played by Jack Warner. In these 12 radio adaptations he once again upholds the law on the streets of 1950s Dock Green. David Calder stars as PC George Dixon, with David Tennant and Hamish Clark as PC Andy Dixon. Running time: 6 hours approx."

Sue Rodwell, Ted Willis (Author), David Calder, David Tennant, Full Cast (Narrator)

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Conclave

"A BBC Radio 4 drama by Hugh Costello, about some gripping events at the Vatican. After the short reign and mysterious death of Pope John Paul I, the election of a new Pope takes place in an atmosphere of high tension between opposing factions. Including those who want to elect the first non-Italian Pope for over four hundred years! First broadcast on 25 February 2011. Starring David Calder, Alison Reid, Nicholas Le Prevost, Andrew Hilton, Nigel Anthony, Paul Humpoletz, Paul Nicholson, Christian Rodska, Jonathan Nibbs, Bill Wallis, David Collins, Paul Dodgson, John Sandeman and Kristian Phillips."

Hugh Costello (Author), Alison Reid, David Calder, Full Cast (Narrator)

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43 Letters: A BBC Radio 4 dramatisation

"A BBC Radio 4 drama written by Rony Robinson and directed by Pauline Harris. Julia and David work together in the family archives. One day a mysterious envelope arrives for David, with letters from 43 women, all answering a lonely hearts advert he didn't place! Starring David Calder as David, Barbara Marten as Julia, Helen Flanagan as Miranda and Sacha Dhawan as Ruskin. First broadcast on 4 January 2011."

Rory Robinson (Author), Barbara Marten, David Calder (Narrator)

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