Audiobooks narrated by David Rintoul

The Escape: The Tour, the Cyclist and Me

"‘A tremendously engaging read’ – The Times A unique memoir from British cycling’s most fascinating competitor In the summer of 2020, sportswriter David Walsh invited Pippa York began a series of journeys following the Tour de France. A nostalgic voyage through the world’s most competitive bike race – for Walsh it was the chance to get to know the Tour’s most enigmatic riders. For York, it was a chance to revisit the race she had ridden eleven times as Robert Millar. This book is the result – a unique and captivating sporting odyssey. The Escape blends the details of Pippa and David’s journeys with the iconic landmarks of the Tour de France to explore her early years in working-class Glasgow, her entry into competitive cycling, the psychological demands of the sport, and how they shaped her personality. It recounts her career highs and lows, life after racing, and her transition in her 40s. Touching on doping, gender in sport, and the everyday magic of the Tour, The Escape is an unforgettable travelogue and a candid, one-of-a-kind memoir from one of cycling’s most enigmatic competitors."

David Walsh, Pippa York (Author), Annie Wallace, David Rintoul, Gerry O’Brien, Joe Eyre, Stephanie Racine (Narrator)

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The Hydro: A Full-Cast BBC Radio Drama Series

"All three series of Ronald Frame’s acclaimed drama set in a luxury hotel in the Scottish Highlands, plus ten spin-off stories The Carnbeg Hydro is a high-class spa resort set amidst the scenic wooded foothills of the Grampians. Over 100 years old, it’s a grand country hotel in the old tradition – but times have changed, and the Hydro must change with them. Following her husband’s death in a speedboat accident, Fee Drummond has taken over as managing director, and is determined to succeed in her own right. But she has enemies who would love to see her fail – among them, her own mother-in-law Marjorie… Fee has a tough task ahead of her – the hotel is in financial trouble, and the bank has just dropped a legal bombshell. And there is an even greater shock to come: one that will send skeletons tumbling out of the Drummond closet, and precipitate a crisis within the family. But in the midst of all the turmoil, there are still the hotel guests to attend to, each of whom has their own problems and secrets – from the distinguished concert violinist suffering from stage fright to the soap star planning revenge, the artist's widow trying to avoid the probing lens of a TV documentary crew, and the famous novelist out to settle old scores… Written by award-winning novelist Ronald Frame, this captivating serial stars Eliza Langland as Fee, with a full cast including David Rintoul, Crawford Logan and Ann Scott-Jones. Also featured are two spin-off series following the lives of various Carnbeg characters past and present, in Carnbeg Stories and More Stories from Carnbeg. Cast The Hydro Fee – Eliza Langland David – David Rintoul/Crawford Logan Mrs Kirkpatrick/Mary – Sheila Donald Marjorie Drummond – Ann Scott-Jones Sergeant Wilkie/Dunbar/Chris – Finlay McLean Mr Edel/Drummond – Crawford Logan Laura – Wendy Seager Kirsty – Gayanne Potter Calum – Geoffrey Lee Colin – Crawford Logan/Simon Tait With John Buick, Jan Moffatt, James Bryce, Alexander Morton, Mairi Gillespie, Liam Brennan, Sandy Neilson, Una McLean, Edith MacArthur, Gregor Powrie, Deirdre Davis, Louise Ludgate, Vivienne Dixon, Paul Young, Emma Currie, Irene MacDougall, Sarah Collier, Allan Sharpe, Richard Greenwood, Edward Forge, Muriel Romanes, Monica Gibb, Isabella Jarrett, Tom Watson, Russell Hunter, Anne Downie, Tony Cownie, Douglas Russell, Gerda Stevenson, Rose McBain, Barbara Rafferty, Michael Elder, Margot Clair, Eric Barlow and Catherine Baxter Directed by Patrick Rayner Carnbeg Stories read by Tamara Kennedy (‘The Doocot’, ‘The Fitting’, ‘Bonfires’) and Michael Mackenzie (‘The New’, ‘Away from It All’) More Stories from Carnbeg read by Paul Young (‘Blind Shot’), Nick Farr (‘Bull’), Eileen McCallum (‘The Evening News’, ‘Ben the Hoose’) and Irene MacDougall (‘The Adventures of Rosie Applecheeks’) Produced by David Jackson Young First broadcast BBC Radio 4: 30 April-21 May 1997 (Series 1), 25 August-15 September 1998 (Series 2), 26 October-16 November 1999 (Series 3), 7-11 July 2003 (Carnbeg Stories), 4-8 October 2004 (More Stories from Carnbeg) © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Ronald Frame (Author), Ann Scott-Jones, Crawford Logan, David Rintoul, Eliza Langland, Full Cast (Narrator)

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The Odyssey

"After ten years of war, the legendary hero Odysseus embarks on a perilous journey home, facing vengeful gods, seductions, and treacherous creatures. As his kingdom falls into chaos, his wife, Penelope, waits for his return—while the world changes around them. The Odyssey is a timeless epic of adventure, resilience, and the unbreakable will to return to the ones you love."

Homer (Author), David Rintoul (Narrator)

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Orthodoxy

"'The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting. It has been found difficult; and left untried.' Described by Chesterton as a 'spiritual autobiography', Orthodoxy is his profound exploration of why people hold faith. Since its publication in 1908, it has become a Christian apologetics classic. Written in his signature style – full of paradox, wit and poetic insight – Chesterton outlines an intellectually rigorous defence of the Christian faith. Part autobiography, part theology, Orthodoxy traces Chesterton's personal journey from a crisis of doubt to belief, arguing that Christianity uniquely satisfies the long-established human need for truth, imagination and joy. Rather than religious doctrine being dry or dogmatic in any way, Chesterton relays it as adventurous and romantic – and the only worldview that allows enough room to make sense of the world's wonders and contradictions. This audiobook is expertly narrated by the talented David Rintoul. Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874 – 1936) was an English novelist, philosopher, journalist and critic. A Christian apologist, he is famed for creating the fictional priest-detective Father Brown. His writing was also renowned for his sense of humour: known as 'the prince of paradox', Chesterton often turned common sayings upside down. Admired by several of his literary contemporaries, Chesterton's work is still widely read today."

G.K. Chesterton (Author), David Rintoul (Narrator)

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No Mercy

"'Feels like a blockbuster movie… Amazing, authentic characters, some of the best dialogue I've read' HELEN FIELDS 'Brilliant! Mark Billingham meets Guy Ritchie. A hugely entertaining, compelling read’ C.L. TAYLOR 'Pulse-pounding new thriller' THE MIRROR The old unit will reunite to complete one last mission in honour of their fallen comrade. When retired Royal Marine Frankie Chapman is killed during a home invasion, his valuable military medals are stolen. The medals resurface on the black market, and members of the 11/06 club discover they might have fallen into the hands of a wealthy billionaire who dabbles in human trafficking. They may be old hard-cases living on past glories from the Falklands but they're still an elite group of ex-military operatives. Each one owes Frankie their life and will stop at nothing to repay their debt, so they come together for one final mission – to steal the medals back. And Frankie's daughter, Josie, wants in on the action. But Josie wants more than just her dad's medals. She wants revenge… Readers love No Mercy: 'Sensational – a high-octane, two-fisted spy thriller that fizzes with a rare authenticity’ TONY PARSONS ‘Buckle up for a wild ride!' PETERBOROUGH TELEGRAPH 'Unputdownable read. The subplots all come together with an explosive conclusion' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Excellent new characters and great story' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A very enjoyable rollercoaster of a read. Action packed and gripping' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Max Connor, Neil Lancaster (Author), Catrin Walker-Booth, David Rintoul (Narrator)

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G. K. Chesterton: The Selected Poetry: Including The Ballad of the White Horse

"Step into the vivid, paradoxical world of G. K. Chesterton—where saints dance with skeptics, riddles reveal truth, and the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Best known for his wit and philosophical insight, Chesterton's poetry is a rich blend of humor, faith, social commentary, and fierce imagination. From the rousing rhythms of 'Lepanto' to the introspective depth of 'The Ballad of the White Horse', this curated selection showcases Chesterton's signature style: playful yet profound, grounded yet soaring. Whether he's taking aim at modern cynicism or celebrating the sacred in the everyday, Chesterton writes with a timeless voice that still speaks to readers grappling with doubt, beauty, and belief"

G.K. Chesterton (Author), David Rintoul (Narrator)

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Oliver Twist

"'It is because I think so much of warm and sensitive hearts, that I would spare them from being wounded.' Perhaps one of Dickens's most famous works and an early example of the social novel, Oliver Twist has been the subject of several adaptations, including the highly successful musical and film, Oliver!. It remains a widely popular narrative today. This moving tale follows the titular character of Oliver, an orphaned boy who comes of age in a workhouse, subject to dire conditions, abuse and neglect. After escaping to London, Oliver falls into the sinister hands of Fagin and his gang of juvenile criminals, pressured into pickpocketing and burglaries. Despite his troublesome lifestyle, Oliver remains kind at heart, and is soon rescued by the good-natured Mr. Brownlow, who takes Oliver under his wing. With themes of love, grief, and social injustice, Oliver Twist is a deeply human story, and a scathing criticism of poverty in nineteenth century London. This audiobook is brilliantly read by David Rintoul. Charles Dickens (1812 – 1870) was an English writer and social critic. He is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime and, by the twentieth century, critics and scholars had recognized him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories are widely read, performed and adapted today."

Charles Dickens (Author), David Rintoul (Narrator)

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David Copperfield

"'Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.' A classic coming-of-age narrative and part-autobiographical, David Copperfield details one man's extraordinary life and adventures in Victorian England. Termed by Dickens as his 'favourite child', this novel was a turning point in Dickens's career, considered one of his more mature works. The eponymous David Copperfield, born in rural Suffolk six months after his father passes away, undergoes a difficult childhood. His mother remarries a stern man who beats him and tyrannises his life. After his mother's untimely death, he runs away to seek his eccentric but generous Aunt, who gladly takes him in. What follows is a life lived to the full; both comic, tragic and everything in between. Including profound reflections on grief, perseverance and kindness, David Copperfield remains one of Dickens's most beloved novels. This audiobook is skilfully read by David Rintoul. Charles Dickens (1812 – 1870) was an English writer and social critic. He is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime and, by the twentieth century, critics and scholars had recognized him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories are widely read, performed and adapted today."

Charles Dickens (Author), David Rintoul (Narrator)

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Nicholas Nickleby

"'The pain of parting is nothing to the joy of meeting again.' Originally published in monthly instalments from 1838 to 1839, Nicholas Nickleby is one of Dickens's earlier novels, renowned for its comic flair and cutting commentary on social injustice. Nicholas Nickleby, a young man with a comfortable lifestyle in Devonshire, suddenly finds his life upturned when his father passes away after losing all his money in a poor investment. In the wake of his death, Nicholas, his mother and younger sister are forced to travel to London to seek refuge from their only living relative, but to no avail: Uncle Ralph despises Nicholas at first sight, and has no wish to help his family. What ensues is Nicholas's desperate attempts to support his family, no matter what the cost. Episodic in style and as devastating as it is dramatic, this novel demonstrates Dickens at his finest. This audio edition is compellingly brought to life by the talented narrator David Rintoul. Charles Dickens (1812 – 1870) was an English writer and social critic. He is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime and, by the twentieth century, critics and scholars had recognized him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories are widely read, performed and adapted today."

Charles Dickens (Author), David Rintoul (Narrator)

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My Family and Other Spies

"Brought to you by Penguin. The unforgettable memoir of life in a family like no other, and their extraordinary, eccentric part in half a century of espionage . . . ‘It has always been inculcated into me that no good could ever come of having anything to do with my father …’ As a boy, Alistair Wood lived within the (very high) walls of a Secret Intelligence Service – or MI6 – training camp, surrounded by some of the most senior - and colourful - characters in SIS history. After all, he was family. His mother was one of a handful of women to have operated behind the lines in post-war Berlin. His father, once one of Britain’s most highly-regarded intelligence officers, was an absent and perplexing figure, the reasons for his sudden departure from the Service still classified to this day. But Wood’s search for the truth took him on a journey more remarkable than even he had imagined. My Family and Other Spies is a gripping exploration of an extraordinary, scarcely believable life, a globe-trotting spy story that spans a half century from the gathering storm before the Second World War to the fall of Communism, and a son’s reckoning with the secrets of the past. 'Simply stunning ... might be the best non-fiction book I’ve ever read about post-war SIS' - CHARLES BEAUMONT © Alistair Wood 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Alistair Wood (Author), David Rintoul (Narrator)

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Mademoiselle Frankenstein

"SEALED WITH A KISSDeath is as common as breath. Amid the bloody turmoil of the American Revolution, young Océane Frankenstein uses her misbegotten knowledge and aching sorrows to usurp the bounds of mortality, crafting life from death. Thus awakens a tragic being who does not assuage his maker, but mirrors the tormented depths of her soul. The story of Océane and her Creature is born of violence and sublime terror. Of grief and obsession. Of love and loneliness. Of beauty and tenderness. And of the tangled bond between creator and creation. Mademoiselle Frankenstein is a haunting reimagining of Mary Shelley’s classic tale, revealing that in the end, the real horror is longing for those who can only be longed for."

Robin Solit (Author), David Rintoul (Narrator)

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The Tailor of Panama

"Brought to you by Penguin. Charmer, fabulist and tailor to Panama's rich and powerful, Harry Pendel loves to tell stories. But when the British spy Andrew Osnard - a man of large appetites, for women, information and above all money - walks into his shop, Harry's fantastical inventions take on a life of their own. Soon he finds himself out of his depth in an international game he can never hope to win. Le Carré's savage satire on the espionage trade is set in a corrupt universe without heroes or honour, where the innocent are collateral damage and treachery plays out as tragic farce. 'A work of rare brilliance' The Times 'A tour de force in which almost every convention of the classic spy novel is violated' The New York Times Book Review © John le Carré 2024 (P) Penguin Audio 2024"

John Le Carré (Author), David Rintoul (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by David Rintoul