Audiobooks Narrated by Douglas Livingstone

Vogel & Fraser: Four BBC Radio 4 full-cast crime dramas

"Four full-cast dramas featuring the London police duo Sergeant Jimmy Vogel is an old-school, down-to-earth copper. Dedicated and tenacious, he's happy to work overtime to get results (to the dismay of his long-suffering wife, Mo). But after repeatedly missing out on promotion, he finds himself working under Superintendent Fraser, whose methods are alien to him. For Jimmy, policing's about understanding human nature, while his boss relies more on facts and figures. But to catch criminals, it takes both science and instinct, as the duo discover in these four stories. Body on the Heath - A young man is found on Putney Heath, his throat cut. Who is he, and how did he come to die such a grisly death? Vogel's having trouble finding any satisfactory answers... An Ordinary Bloke - When a woman is killed by faulty electrical wiring, it looks like murder. Her husband is the obvious suspect, but he's disappeared - and in tracking him down, Vogel and Fraser uncover unpleasant truths and secrets dating back thirty years. Sins of the Father - Jimmy Vogel is feeling his age. He's finally managed to make Inspector, but at the expense of his home life; he's feeling out of step with the youngsters at the station; and Superintendent Fraser still criticises his lack of tact. And his current investigation isn't making life any easier... Background - The old firm of Vogel and Fraser is in danger of breaking up. Fraser's stuck behind a desk and rarely gets out on the job, and Vogel's thinking of packing it in altogether. But neither of them can resist a challenge, and when a child is kidnapped they both get back on the case. Created by veteran scriptwriter Bill Lyons, these thrilling detective dramas star Douglas Livingstone as Vogel and Nigel Hawthorne as Fraser, with Diana Bishop as Mo. Cast and credits Starring Douglas Livingstone as Vogel and Nigel Hawthorne as Fraser, with Diana Bishop as Mo Produced and directed by Jane Morgan Body on the Heath Sgt Mann - Walter Hall PC Jackson - Michael Harbour Pathologist/Mr Simon - Bruce Purchase Hairdresser/Waiter/Car park attendant - Alan Dudley Laura Holland - Colette O'Neil Edward Holland - David Graham Annie Viccars - Valerie Murray Eric Hills - Christopher Bidmead David Simon - Steven Pacey With Michael Tudor Barnes and Irene Sutcliffe First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 23 October 1976 An Ordinary Bloke Jack Davis - Philip Stone Vi Davis - Joan Matheson Robert Davis - Gavin Campbell Det-Sgt Burridge - Michael Goldie Brian - Walter Hall PC Jackson - Kenneth Shanley Margaret Davis - Frances Jeater Spooner - Christopher Saul Brenda Parsons - Sheila Reid Alan Davis - Brian Hewlett Mrs Walters - Margot Boyd Sheila Stewart - Nicolette McKenzie Technical presentation by David Greenwood Assisted by David Hitchinson, Nick Bamford and Allyson Reed First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 3 September 1977 Sins of the Father Mrs Sutton - Petra Davies Charles Sutton - Philip Voss Jo Blackitt - Jenny Twigge Dave Walker - Brian Carroll Mayor - Brian Haines Tony Sutton - Merlin Ward Eric Roye - Fred Bryant Gerry Marshall - Dominic Cox Harris - Jeffrey Segal Tina - Tina Lyons Club Leader - David Sinclair Mrs Marshall - Eva Stuart Gaffer - John Bott First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 22 September 1979 Background Mrs Ornum - Miranda Forbes Mr Ornum - Michael McStay Timothy Ornum - Rusty Livingstone Andy - Leroi Samuels Dave - Alex Jennings Insp Peter Gardner - Ronald Baddiley Rick - Michael Deeks Chas - Simon Hewitt Stew - Patrick Field DC Young - Steve Hodson Sharon Fraser - Alexandra Mathie Mrs Fraser - Lillias Walker First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 29 January 1983 © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (p) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Bill Lyons (Author), Douglas Livingstone, Full Cast, Nigel Hawthorne (Narrator)

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The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring

"With its first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on March 8, 1981, this dramatised tale of Middle Earth became an instant global classic. It boasts a truly outstanding cast including Ian Holm (as Frodo), Sir Michael Hordern (as Gandalf), Robert Stephens (as Aragorn), Bill Nighy (as Sam Gamgee) and John Le Mesurier (as Bilbo). Brian Sibley's famous adaptation has been divided into three corresponding parts, with newly-recorded beginning and end narration by Ian Holm, who now stars as Bilbo in the feature films based on The Lord of the Rings. Part One, The Fellowship of the Ring, introduces us to Frodo Baggins. With his uncle Bilbo having mysteriously disappeared, Frodo finds himself in possession of a simple gold ring that has great and evil power. It is the Ruling Ring, taken long ago from the Dark Lord, Sauron, who now seeks to possess it again. Frodo must do everything he can to prevent this, and with the help of Gandalf the wizard and a band of loyal companions he begins a perilous journey across Middle-earth. Sauron's Black Riders are on their trail as they travel to Rivendell, attempt to cross the snow-swept Misty Mountains and, in desperation, enter the terrifying Mines of Moria. ©2018 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2018 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

J.R.R. Tolkien (Author), Bill Nighy, David Collings, Douglas Livingstone, Full Cast, Ian Holm, John McAndrew, Michael Hordern, Peter Woodthorpe, Robert Stephens (Narrator)

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The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King

"The evil Saruman has been defeated by Gandalf, but in Mordor the battle for the Ruling Ring continues. Wounded by the giant spider, Shelob, Frodo has been captured by the dreaded orcs. Sam, alone and in possession of the Ring, must rescue his master if their mission - to find the Cracks of Doom, and there destroy the Ring - is to continue. Meanwhile, the other Fellowship members are preparing for war against the armies of the Dark Lord, Sauron... Widely regarded as a broadcasting classic, the BBC Radio dramatisation of 'The Lord of the Rings' stars Ian Holm, Michael Hordern, Robert Stephens, John Le Mesurier and Peter Woodthorpe. ©2018 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2018 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

J.R.R. Tolkien (Author), Bill Nighy, David Collings, Douglas Livingstone, Full Cast, Ian Holm, John Le Mesurier, John McAndrew, Michael Hordern, Peter Woodthorpe, Richard O'Callaghan, Robert Stephens (Narrator)

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The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers

"The second instalment of Tolkien's epic tale, adapted from the original BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation. Having fled the Shire in their escape from Sauron's Dark Riders, Frodo and the Fellowship of the Ring have journeyed to Rivendell and beyond. Their mission is to reach the Mountain of Fire in Mordor, where the Ruling Ring can be destroyed, but already their campaign is in jeopardy. Gandalf has fallen into an abyss, and Boromir has fatally succumbed to the power of the Ring. The others are besieged by an army of orcs - save for Frodo and Sam, whose journey down the River Anduin is being watched by a dark and shadowy figure... Widely regarded as a broadcasting classic, the BBC Radio dramatisation of 'The Lord of the Rings' stars Ian Holm, Michael Hordern, Robert Stephens, John Le Mesurier and Peter Woodthorpe. ©2018 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2018 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

J.R.R. Tolkien (Author), Bill Nighy, David Collings, Douglas Livingstone, Full cast, Ian Holm, John McAndrew, Michael Hordern, Peter Woodthorpe, Richard O'Callaghan, Robert Stephens (Narrator)

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