Audiobooks Narrated by David Kelly

Spangles ‘n’ Tights: A BBC Radio 4 Comedy Drama

"A hilarious comedy about the struggles of a Dublin theatrical costumier The show must go on! Dublin-based Dessie (David Kelly) and Violet Doyle (Pauline McLynn) are trying to keep their theatrical costumier business afloat amidst drama, scandal and farce so brilliant it should be on stage itself. Attempting to embrace modern working practices, the pair find themselves in uproarious situations with a cast of colourful characters and multiple narrative threads… Listen and laugh as the beleaguered couple embrace an offer from a local nun’s drama group which might help, if only they don’t get things mixed up with the Gaiety Theatre’s opera production… Things go from bad to worse when the costumiers are asked to dress a British Embassy pageant, and unwittingly become embroiled in a money-laundering scandal. Salvation may be on the cards if they can deliver some vintage army uniforms to an American movie set, but a resident ghost seems to have other ideas. And trouble is brewing when two rival clog troupes threaten to come to blows… How will Violet create a special cloak for Sir Walter Raleigh with all that racket going on?! Pure radio comedy, Spangles ’n’ Tights is a fantastically hilarious, fast-paced farce. This perfectly turned-out series is an utterly charming listen, and will have you ab-sew-lutely in stitches. Irish writer, theatre and TV director, Christopher Fitz-Simon is the author of Ballylenon, the long-running BBC comedy drama. He has written numerous broadcast plays, including a BBC Italia Prize entry (The Dead) and two RTE Italia Prize entries (for Vina and A Snowman in July), and several books, including the memoir Eleven Houses. Written by Christopher Fitz-Simon Directed by Roland Jaquarello Music played by John Trotter Pursued by a Bear Dessie Doyle - David Kelly Violet Doyle - Pauline McLynn Antony Gogan - Eugene O'Brien Mr McNamara - Frank Kelly Sister Accumulata - Doreen Keogh Mr Hornibrooks - Mark Mulholland P.J Clohessy - Derry Power First Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 24 Sept 1998 The Ambassador Dessie Doyle - David Kelly Violet Doyle - Pauline McLynn Antony Gogan - Eugene O'Brien Mr McNamara - Frank Kelly Mr Bagshott - Bosco Hogan Polly Hoskins - Ali White Lady Bletchley - Sylvia Syms First Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 1 Oct 1998 A Folk Song for Europe Dessie Doyle - David Kelly Violet Doyle - Pauline McLynn Antony Gogan - Eugene O'Brien Mr McNamara - Frank Kelly Mona Scrummitt - Noreen Kershaw Mr Witherspoon - Dave Hill Belfast Woman - Maureen Dow First Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 8 Oct 1998 Medieval Banquet Dessie Doyle - David Kelly Violet Doyle - Pauline McLynn Antony Gogan - Eugene O'Brien Mr McNamara - Frank Kelly Fidelma Fitzpatrick - Roma Tomelty High King - Birdy Sweeney Cliona O'Sloothrahaun - Anna Byrne Cardinal Poggibonsi - John Keyes Court Jester - Paddy Scully First Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 15 Oct 1998 The Movie Dessie Doyle - David Kelly Violet Doyle - Pauline McLynn Antony Gogan - Eugene O'Brien Mr McNamara - Frank Kelly Mike - Dan Gordon Mouser Dolan - Kevin Flood Ron Berglas - Buddy Kowalski Gwynne McElveen - Starlet First Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 22 Oct 1998 ©2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Christoper Fitz-Simon (Author), David Kelly, Full Cast, Pauline Mclynn (Narrator)

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Contagious Optimism: Uplifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking

"Contagious Optimism is an uplifting book of stories and parables about amazing life turnarounds. A compendium of encouragement, it includes advice and guidance from business leaders, visionaries, and just plain folk. Nowadays, many people have lost confidence in themselves and the world around them due to personal hardship as well as economic and political uncertainty worldwide. Contagious Optimism shows readers that it's possible to look for and find silver linings. This is pure inspiration that will lift hearts, open minds, and create a movement of pass-it-on hope and happiness. Featured in this book are stories and endorsements from such 'contagious optimists' as Michael Beckwith, founder of Agape International, the single largest interfaith church in America; Nancy Ferrari, the 'Oprah of AM Radio'; and Daniel P. Tully, CEO emeritus of Merrill Lynch."

David Mezzapelle (Author), David Kelly, Terri Mcmahon (Narrator)

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Starclimber

"Matt Cruse, hero of the wildly popular Airborn and Skybreaker, is back and this time he's aiming for the stars. But before Matt can join the first mission to space he must survive rigorous training-training made more dangerous by terrorists who are bent on sabotaging the mission before it can begin. Aboard the audaciously conceived Starclimber Matt finds himself part of a remarkable crew that includes his girlfriend, the charming-but-maddening Kate de Vries-as well as ship's creator Dr. Turgenev, the irascible Chef Vlad, world-famous photographer Evelyn Karr, and Haiku, a farting monkey. Adventure, danger, and suspense abound as the intrepid voyagers discover unexpected wonders and life-threatening surprises in the world beyond the sky. Deftly balancing humor, romance, and stunning action sequences, Kenneth Oppel has once again created a masterful adventure that will sweep listeners away from earthly cares and set their spirits soaring."

Kenneth Oppel (Author), David Kelly (Narrator)

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