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The Robe: A BBC Radio 4 Full-Cast Dramatisation

"A full-cast dramatisation of the bestselling Biblical adventure story by Lloyd C. Douglas Weary of governing, the half-crazed Emperor Tiberius retreats to Capri, leaving his loathsome stepson, Prince Gaius, in charge of an increasingly corrupt Rome. Few dare speak out against him – so when young tribune Marcellus Gallio insults him at a banquet, he is sent away on a punishment posting to a remote hill-fort in Palestine. On arrival, he is invited to take a detachment of legionaries to Jerusalem, to help keep order during Passover. But once in the city, he finds himself officiating at the crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. To blot out the horror, he gets drunk and takes part in a dice game, where he wins Christ’s robe – but the garment affects him strangely, and he suffers a complete nervous collapse. Accompanied by his faithful slave Demetrius, Marcellus sets out on a journey, hoping to heal his mind and learn more about the man he was ordered to crucify. But will he put himself and everyone he cares about in danger...? Meanwhile, Marcellus’ childhood sweetheart Diana has rushed to Capri to plead with Tiberius to send him back home. But the Emperor has his own plans for his beautiful granddaughter, and will not let her leave. Caught up in a madman’s manoeuvrings, can she escape to freedom? And what fate awaits her if she does? One of the most popular novels of the 1940s, The Robe was No. 1 on the New York Times bestseller list for a year, and in 1953, it was made into an Oscar-winning movie starring Richard Burton and Jean Simmons. Adapted for radio in 1987, this epic tale of love, faith and redemption won the Silver Sony Award for Best Dramatisation, and stars Edward de Souza as the Narrator, Anton Lesser as Marcellus, Stuart Organ as Demetrius, Helena Breck as Diana and Annette Crosbie as Empress Julia. Written by Lloyd C. Douglas Dramatised by David Buck ‘Miriam’s Song’ composed by David Timson Directed by Martin Jenkins Cast Narrator/Tiberius – Edward de Souza Marcellus Gallio – Anton Lesser Senator Gallio – Bernard Hepton Demetrius – Stuart Organ Diana – Helena Breck Tuscus – Brian Hewlett Quintus – Christian Rodska Lucia – Susie Brann Tertia – Deborah Makepeace Prince Gaius – Keith Drinkel Marcipor – Manning Wilson Boy – Elizabeth Lindsay Cornelia – Pauline Letts Captain Manius – Sean Arnold Sextus – Henry Stamper Paulus – David Buck Melas – Timothy Bateson Pontius Pilate – John Castle Paula – Rachel Gurney Pilate’s aide/Second soldier – Steven Harrold Dion/Centurion/Groom – Brian Hewlett Chamberlain – Alan Dudley Theodosia – Sue Broomfield Benjamin – Cyril Shaps Justus – John Bennett Philip – Alkis Constantouris Stephanos – David Timson Benyosef – Cyril Luckham Simon Peter/Captain – Anthony Jackson Trader/Prisoner – Tim Reynolds Warder/Drunken soldier/First soldier/Caligula – Jonathan Tafler Miriam – Karen Ascoe Reuben – Clive Swift Naomi – Linda Polan Guard/Sentry – Kim Wall Empress Julia – Annette Crosbie Atreus/Driver/Slave – David Goodland Serving girl – Elaine Claxton Overseer/Sentry – Richard Durden Antonia – Jennifer Piercey Woman/Salome – Sheila Grant Sarpedon – David March First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 12 April-17 May 1987 © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Lloyd C. Douglas (Author), Annette Crosbie, Anton Lesser, Edward De Souza, Full Cast, Helena Breck, Stuart Organ (Narrator)

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Private Eye Billy Rucker: Shut Eye & Hold Back the Night: Two Full-Cast BBC Radio 4 Crime Dramas

"David Morrissey stars as Billy Rucker in these two gritty urban noir thrillers Ex-copper turned private investigator Billy Rucker scours the seamy underbelly of London, hunting for runaways - and murderers. Tough, worldly-wise and street-savvy, he can go where the police can't: and once he's on the trail, he won't stop until he finds the truth... Shut Eye - When an airline pilot is found brutally murdered with a champagne bottle, his brother, Tory MP Sir Peter Morant, asks Billy Rucker to investigate. Although he's already working one assignment - tracking down teenager Dominic Lewis - Rucker agrees to take the case. Delving into Teddy's private life in search of a serial killer, he identifies a high-profile suspect. But when another body is discovered, Billy finds the finger of suspicion pointing at him... Hold Back the Night - High summer, and the city is sweltering. Despite the heat, PI Billy Rucker is out pounding the streets, looking for a missing girl named Lucy Bonham. He suspects that Lucy and her friend Donna were mixed up in something nasty - but he has no idea of the full horrors he is about to uncover. Adapted from Adam Baron's highly acclaimed crime novels, these dark, suspenseful detective dramas star David Morrissey, Danny Webb, Adjoa Andoh, Li Leng Au and Ioan Meredith. Production credits Written by Adam Baron Dramatised by Doug Lucie Produced and directed by Janet Whitaker Starring David Morrissey as Billy Rucker, Danny Webb as DI Gold, Adjoa Andoh/Li Leng Au as Sharon and Ioan Meredith as Inspector Clay Shut Eye Sir Peter - Edward de Souza Alex - Matt Day Rollo - Declan Wilson Mrs Lewes - Rachel Atkins Secretary/Waitress - Gbemisola Ikumelo Charlotte - Caroline Langrishe Graham - Nicholas Woodeson Sal - Frances Jeater Dominic/Boy - Chris Moran Archie/PC - Damian Lynch Man - Harry Myers WPC/Kristen - Cherie Taylor-Battlste First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 9-30 March 2004 Hold Back the Night Mrs Bonham - Cheryl Campbell Emma - Rachael Stirling Olly - Harry Myers Sal - Elizabeth Bell Nicky - Nicholas Boulton Sharon - Adjoa Andoh Juliet - Alison Pettitt George - Vincenzo Nicoli Albanian prostitute - Alex Tregear Steve - Martin Hyder Janet/Iris - Susan Jameson Mr Bonham - Hugh Dickson Dr Fursten - Stephen Hogan Lee - Peter Darney First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 22 November-13 December 2005 © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Adam Baron (Author), Adjoa Andoh, Danny Webb, David Morrissey, Edward De Souza, Frances Jeater, Full Cast, Rachael Stirling (Narrator)

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Jeffrey Archer: Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less & A Matter of Honour: 2 BBC Radio 4 full-cast thr

"Two full-cast dramatisations of Jeffrey Archer's thrillers with narration by Jeffrey Archer himself Jeffery Archer is a New York Times bestselling author, published in over 37 languages across 97 countries. Jeffrey Archer's debut novel Not A Penny More, Not A Penny Less from 1976 is dramatised here in seven parts by Betty Davis; as well as his later work A Matter of Honour, which was recently rediscovered in the collection of an amateur archivist after the recording was lost on delivery to the BBC archives. The sound quality of A Matter of Honour may be affected as a result. Not A Penny More, Not A Penny Less The conned: an Oxford don, a revered society physician, a chic French art dealer, and a charming English lord. They have one thing in common. Overnight, each novice investor lost his life's fortune to one man. The con: Harvey Metcalfe. A brilliant, self-made guru of deceit. A very dangerous individual. And now, a hunted man. With nothing left to lose, four strangers are about to come together - each experts in their own field. Their plan: find Harvey, shadow him, trap him, and destroy him - penny-for-penny. From the luxurious casinos of Monte Carlo to the high-stakes windows at Ascot; from the bustle of Wall Street to fashionable London galleries, their own ingenious game has begun. It's called revenge - and they were taught by a master. Narrated by Jeffrey Archer Harvey Metcalfe - Stratford Johns Stephen Bradley - Paul Darrow Adrian Tryner - Francis Matthews Jean Pierre Lamanns - Edward de Souza Lord James Brigsley - Jeremy Clyde Anne Summerton - Lesley-Anne Down David Stein - Leonard Fenton Jorg Birrer - Sion Probert Miss Melkie - Sonia Fraser Giovanni - Sean Arnold Adapted by Betty Davies Directed by Glyn Dearman First Broadcast on BBC Radio 4 October and November 1980 A Matter of Honour 10th May 1966: The Tsar's Icon is a fake. It is imperative that the original be found - and by 20th June. Finding it will change the course of human history. It seems innocent enough. A disgraced British colonel bequeaths a mysterious letter to his only son. But the moment Adam Scott opens the yellowing envelope, he sets into motion a deadly chain of events that threatens to shake the very foundations of the free world. When at last he comes to understand what he is in possession of, he's even more determined to protect it, for it's more than a matter of life and death - it's a matter of honour. Narrated by Jeffrey Archer Adam Scott - Michael York Alexander Romanov - Simon Ward Lawrence Pemberton - Tom Chadbon Brezhnev - Czeslaw Grocholski Zaborski - John Church Petrova - Jill Lidstone Heidi - Helena Breck Konstantinov - George Roubicek Goering - Garard Green Gerard Scott - Manning Wilson Mrs Scott - Pauline Letts Wainwright - Eric Stovell Other parts played by Sheila Grant, Ronald Herdman, Gordon Reid and Jill Simcox Dramatised by Brian Sibley Directed by Glyn Dearman First Broadcast on BBC Radio 4 November and December 1986 ©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Jeffrey Archer (Author), Edward De Souza, Francis Matthews, Full Cast, Jeffrey Archer, Michael York, Stratford Johns (Narrator)

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The Red and The Black: A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation

"A BBC Radio drama of Stendhal's masterpiece - plus bonus documentary Both a sweeping chronicle of 19th Century France and a coming-of-age story of a young, idealistic social climber, The Red and the Black is one of the great works in world literature, and widely considered to be the first psychological novel. It charts the misadventures and romantic escapades of Julien Sorel, a timber miller's son who idolises Napoleon and dreams of military glory. But post-Waterloo, the path to power does not lie with the army (the 'red'), but the Church (the 'black'), so he decides to study for the priesthood. Then an opportunity arises to further increase his status as tutor to the Mayor's children - and when the Mayor's wife, Mme de Renal, falls in love with him, he seduces her. Their affair is discovered, and he is forced to leave Verrières and enter the seminary - only for his life to be transformed when his mentor, Abbé Pirard, finds him a job in Paris, as private secretary to the aristocratic Marquis de la Mole. Finally, Julien has an entrée into high society - and when he wins the heart of the Marquis' beautiful, haughty daughter Mathilde, he seems to have the world at his feet. But as his past returns to haunt him, Julien commits a terrible crime that will seal his fate... A gripping tale of love, ambition, morality and hypocrisy, The Red and the Black was adapted as an award-winning 1954 film by Claude Autant-Lara, and televised as a 1993 BBC mini-series starring Ewan McGregor. This lively, fast-paced radio adaptation stars William Squire as the Narrator and Andrew Hall as Julien, with a cast including Margo Gunn, Deborah Paige and Edward de Souza. Also included is the fascinating documentary feature Stendhal and Napoleon, in which Andy Martin tells how Stendahl followed Napoleon across Europe to Moscow in 1812 as catering manager to the troops - and changed fiction in the process. Production credits Written by Stendhal Translated by C.K. Scott Moncrieff Dramatised by D.G. Bridson Directed by Brian Miller Cast Narrator - William Squire Julien Sorel - Andrew Hall Mme de Renal - Deborah Paige Napoleon - Edward de Souza Mme Derville - Marilyn Le Conte M de Renal - John Franklyn-Robbins Fouqué - Norman Eshley Elise/Adolphe - Debby Comming Valenod/Guillaume - Esmond Rideout Mme Valenod/Marquise de la Mole - Margaret Robertson Abbé Chelan - Hedley Goodall Amanda - Rosalind Adams Abbé Pirard - Malcolm Hayes Student/Bishop/Antoine - Andrew Hilton Abbé Castenede - Roger Snowdon Abbé Chas Bernard - Haydn Andrews Examiner/Stewart - John Livesey Marquis de la Mole - Cyril Shaps Mlle Mathilde - Margo Gunn Norbert - Sion Probert Croisenois - Jon Glentoran Caylus/Coachman - Stephen Garlick Thayler/Lt Lievin - Anthony Hyde Chevalier de Beauvoisis - Alexander John Conde Altamira/Friar - Nicholas Courtney Academician - Christopher Scott Mathilde's cousin - Amanda Murray Queen Marguerite - Theresa Streatfeild Prince Korasoff - John Rye Mme la Margchal - Pauline Letts Gunsmith - John Webb Jailer - David Timson Magistrate - Alan Dudley Père Sorel - Jerold Wells First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 2 August-13 September 1981 Stendhal and Napoleon Presented by Andy Martin Produced by Tim Dee First broadcast BBC Radio 3, 9 December 2012 © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Tba (Author), Andrew Hall, Cyril Shaps, Edward De Souza, Full Cast, Margo Gunn, William Squire (Narrator)

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Nancy Mitford: Pursuit of Love, Love in a Cold Climate & More: A BBC Radio 4 full-cast drama collect

"BBC Radio adaptations of Nancy Mitford's most famous novels and acclaimed biography of Madame de Pompadour plus bonus programmes The eldest of the notorious Mitford sisters, Nancy Mitford was renowned for her comic novels of upper-class life. An aristocrat and socialite, she mingled with the 'Bright Young Things' in interwar London, and went on to satirise their foibles in razor-sharp, wickedly funny prose. Collected here are adaptations of her two bestsellers, the semi-autobiographical The Pursuit of Love and Love in a Cold Climate; her delightful biography of Louis XV's chief mistress; and a pair of fascinating programmes exploring her own unconventional life. The Pursuit of Love This bittersweet tale follows the fortunes of Fanny Logan and her eccentric aristocratic cousins, the Radletts, as they embark on disastrous love affairs and misconceived marriages while searching for Mr Right. Cast Lord Radlett - Rolf Lefebvre Lady Radlett - Joan Matheson Fanny - Susan Maudslay Linda - Jane Knowles Matt - Brian Hewlett Captain Davey Warbeck - Godfrey Kenton Emily - Joan Hart Tony Kroesig - Michael Spice Lord Merlin - John Rye Bessie - Olwen Griffiths Mrs Fletcher - Barbara Mitchell The Bolter - Cecile Chevreau Other parts played by Sion Probert, George Raistrick, Alan Rowe and William Sleigh. Adapted by Alan Melville. Produced by Norman Wright. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 23 February 1974 Love in a Cold Climate A glamorous invitation to a grand party at Hampton - home of the fantastically rich Montdores and their beautiful daughter Polly - brings Fanny into the world of 1920s high society: and in and out of love when the temperature drops... Amanda Root stars in this sparkling sequel to The Pursuit of Love. Cast Fanny - Amanda Root Lady Montdore - Barbara Jefford Polly - Teresa Gallagher Veronica - Jenny Howe Uncle Davey - Jon Strickland Aunt Emily - Patience Tomlinson Aunt Sadie - Tessa Worsley Uncle Matthew - Ioan Meredith Boy Dougdale - Stephen Critchlow Jassy - Sarah-Jane Holm Victoria - Tilly Gaunt Cedric - William Hope Alfred - Tom Beard Dramatised by Claire Luckham. Directed by Marion Nancarrow. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 3 May 1999 The King's Favourite Based on Mitford's Madame de Pompadour, this three-part drama vividly evokes the colourful atmosphere of 18th Century Versailles, and Louis XV's tempestuous relationship with his adored mistress, Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour. Cast Narrator - Alan Melville Duc d'Orléans - Patrick Tull Madame de Ventadour - Katherine Parr Infanta Maria of Spain - Elizabeth Proud Louis XV (as a youth) - Nigel Anthony Duc de Bourbon - James Thomason The Queen - Pauline Letts Louis XV - Edward de Souza Lebel, concierge - Robin Browne Marquise de la Ferté - Margot Boyd Monsieur Poisson - Harold Kasket Madame d'Etioles - Moira Lister Monsieur d'Etioles - John Gabriel Lasmartre, a huntsman - David Timson Lady of the Court - Olwen Griffiths Produced by Norman Wright. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 10-24 December 1971 Dearest Evelyn, Darling Nancy Adapted from the witty correspondence of lifelong literary friends Evelyn Waugh and Nancy Mitford, this entertaining, gossipy 'conversation in letters' stars Timothy West and Prunella Scales. Cast Evelyn Waugh - Timothy West Nancy Mitford - Prunella Scales Adapted by Alan Bell. Produced by Pete Atkin. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 30 December 1993 Greatest Lives - Nancy Mitford Grace Dent loves Nancy Mitford for her wit, and for the way in which she showed women that it was possible to live your life fully and unconventionally. Matthew Parris asks what it is about Nancy that so inspires Grace, with the aid of Mitford biographer Lisa Hilton. Produced by Beth O'Dea. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 22 January 2013 © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Nancy Mitford (Author), Amanda Root, Edward De Souza, Elizabeth Proud, Full Cast, Jane Knowles, Pauline Letts, Prunella Scales, Teresa Gallagher, Timothy West (Narrator)

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Dick George: Private Investigator: Three BBC Radio comedy thrillers

"Francis Matthews stars in this trilogy of crime capers spoofing 1930s Hollywood movies Paul Temple star Francis Matthews gives his best Cary Grant impression as suave PI Dick George in these three comedy adventures, with Margaret Robertson channelling Katherine Hepburn as his glamorous ex-wife Dora, 'Man in Black' Edward de Souza as his valet, Blore, and Ronald Herdman as Pasta the dog. The Case of the Cool Canary - Dick George's leisurely breakfast is disturbed by the arrival of a mysterious, satin-clad beauty, who promptly passes out on his doorstep. Heiress Ruth-Anne Rogers is in trouble - can Dick and Dora protect her from gangsters intent on stealing her fortune? Starring Lisa Jacobs, Nigel Anthony and Harry Towb. The Case of the Substitute Spouse - Married once more, the Georges are spending a weekend in Maine with Dora's old school pal, Connie Morgan. But, arriving at her holiday cottage, they find a sheriff's car parked outside, a body on the rug, and Connie under suspicion of murder. It's up to Dick and Dora to clear her name - and find the killer. Starring Bonnie Hurren, Liza Ross, Bob Sherman and Don Fellows. The Case of the Vanishing Vamp - Dick and Dora are on the brink of divorce - again - and Dick's planning to make film star Loretta Raine the next Mrs George. But his romance with 'The Oops Girl' takes a back seat when he sets out to trace missing ingenue actress Irene Smith. Meanwhile, Dora's playing the leading role in a drama of her own... Starring Liza Ross, Ed Bishop and Nicky Croydon. Cast and credits Written by Susan Maxwell Directed by Glyn Dearman Starring Francis Matthews as Dick George, Margaret Robertson as Dora, Edward de Souza as Blore and Ronald Herdman as Pasta the dog The Case of the Cool Canary Ruth-Ann Rogers/Lucille Lamont - Lisa Jacobs Louie - Nigel Anthony Mugsy Moran - Harry Towb Charlie - Alan Tilvern First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 9 September 1986 The Case of the Substitute Spouse Antony Legrange - Liza Ross Barrett Legrange - Blain Fairman Zebediah - Don Fellows Connie Morgan/Operator/Librarian - Bonnie Hurren Sheriff Johnson - Bob Sherman First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 16 February 1989 The Case of the Vanishing Vamp Mugsy Moran - Harry Towb Loretta Raine - Liza Ross Harry Loomis - Ed Bishop Jonathan Dane - Peter Whitman Marie Celeste - Nicky Croydon Central Casting - Bonnie Hurren First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 16 July 1992 © 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (p) 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Sarah Maxwell (Author), Edward De Souza, Francis Matthews, Full Cast, Margaret Robertson, Ronald Herdman (Narrator)

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Fear on 4: 13 chilling BBC Radio 4 dramas

"An unsettling collection of full-cast dramas from the long-running BBC Radio 4 horror series. Throughout five series of Fear on 4 from 1988-1997, Edward de Souza was The Man in Black, a sinister raconteur who introduced a weekly half-hour of terror and suspense. Here, he welcomes us to his house of horrors as he presents thirteen terrifying tales that will make your flesh crawl. The Snowman Killing by J C W Brook Green and Pleasant by Bert Coules Survival by John Wyndham Soul Searching by Martyn Wade The Beast with Five Fingers by William Fryer Harvey The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman By the River, Fontainebleau by Stephen Gallagher The Face by E F Benson The Monkey’s Revenge by Guy Jenkin Fat Andy by Stephen Dunstone The Journey Home by Bert Coules Dead Man’s Boots by William Ingram The Judge’s House by Bram Stoker With eerie sound effects that enhance the atmosphere of dread, these bloodcurdling adaptations run the gamut from the mysterious to the macabre. With superb casts including Imelda Staunton, Bernard Cribbins, Anna Massey, Thora Hird and Sean Barrett."

Various (Author), Anna Massey, Bernard Cribbins, Edward De Souza, Full Cast, Imelda Staunton, Sean Barrett, Thora Hird (Narrator)

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The Life of Mozart

"This is the poignant and compelling story of perhaps the most naturally gifted musical genius of all time. Copiously illustrated with examples of his music, it tells of Mozart's extraordinary childhood travelling the courts of Europe, and of how, after a brief period of fame in Vienna, his fortunes declined until his early death and last resting-place in a pauper's grave. More than 70 excerpts from the symphonies, operas, concertos and chamber music of Mozart."

Perry Keenlyside (Author), Anna Patrick, David Timson, Edward De Souza, Heathcote Williams, Paul Rhys (Narrator)

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Composers' Letters

"In Composers' Letters, the voices of the great figures of classical music come alive through their correspondence. Set against the music we know and love, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Wagner, Tchaikovsky and many more talk openly about their music, their hopes and fears, their love, their sadness and their struggles in realising their artistic hopes in a commercial world. Poignant, funny, revealing, informative and so often direct and honest, these letters offer a fascinating insight into the personalities that created our Western musical tradition."

Jan Fielden (Author), Anton Lesser, Benjamin Soames, Daniel Philpott, Edward De Souza, Hugo Godwin, Jeremy Nicholas (Narrator)

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