Audiobooks Narrated by Eric Allen

Blade of the Poisoner: A BBC Radio Full-Cast Fantasy Adventure plus bonus story Penelope’s Pendant

"Embark on a perilous quest into a magical realm where a young boy must do battle with monsters and demons in order to survive. Immerse yourself in an epic fantasy adventure, based on the book by the hugely popular science fiction writer Douglas Hill, and brought to life in this full-cast performance. When his village is destroyed by the evil Prince Mephtik, young Jarral Gullen must search for answers. With the help of his three friends Archer, Scythe and the Lady Mandragorina - a band of magically talented adventurers - Jarral must make a terrifying journey into the unknown. Only then will he be able to answer the questions that haunt him. Will he be able to discover what strange talents he possesses? And why does the spectre known as the Poisoner want to hunt him down? Marked with the tainted sword of Prince Mephtik, Jarral is doomed to die a terrible death unless both the blade and the prince are destroyed by the next full moon. The band of friends must complete their treacherous quest to Mephtik's demon-guarded fortress - but can Jarral connect with his power in time, and will he live long enough to use it? This exclusive edition includes a bonus fantastical story of magic and mayhem - Penelope's Pendant. When eleven-year-old Penny finds a pendant on the beach she discovers that it gives her the power to move herself and other objects through space. But when the pendant's maker comes to claim it, Penny doesn't want to let it go. Starring Bridgerton's Adjoa Andoh alongside James Holland, Eric Allen, Elizabeth Bell, Ben Onwukuwe, Susan Sheridan and Hugh Dixon, these adventures will delight fans of Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea novels and J.R.R. Tolkien's Tales from the Perilous Realm. Blade of the Poisoner Written by Douglas Hill Dramatised by Wally K Daly Produced by Peter Fozzard Music by Peter Howells Special Effects by Dick Mills Jarral the Man - Eric Allen Jarral the boy - James Holland Archer - Elizabeth Bell Carver - Ben Onwukwe Dorrina - Adjoa Andoh Mandra - Susan Sheridan Prince Mephtik - Hugh Dixon Yorrold - David Bannerman Soldiers - Nigel Carrington, Charles Millom and Neil Roberts Cryltor Tabatang - James Thomason Flammarock - Bret Usher Whiney - Richard Pierce Innkeeper - Anne Windsor Other parts played by Auriol Smith and Charles Millom First Broadcast BBC Radio 5, July 1991 Penelope's Pendant Written by Douglas Hill Adapted by Paul Copley Penelope - Keeley Forsyth Trish - Vicky Fox Alan - Jason Lowe Ralph - Jonathan Tristram Tony - Matthew Raybould Errol - Richard Redpath Gummy - James Buckley Mother - Joanna Myers Narrator - Paul Copley Glumdole - Barry Kaylor First Broadcast BBC Radio 5, 2 April 1991 ©2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Douglas Hill (Author), Adjoa Andoh, Ben Onwukwe, Elizabeth Bell, Eric Allen, Full Cast, Hugh Dixon, James Holland, Keeley Forsyth, Paul Copley, Susan Sheridan (Narrator)

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Twin Reaction: A BBC Radio 4 Detective Drama

"Twin sisters are the investigating police in this unusual three-part detective series Alice and Belinda are identical twins, and have grown up sharing everything: toys, rooms, and friends. But as they begin their careers as detectives - a job they have each wanted for as long as they can remember - a computer error sees them accidentally starting at the same North London police station. Work gives them enough mysteries to be investigating as they attempt to make themselves known and respected in their new roles, but when Belinda is sexually harassed by a colleague, her twin Alice realizes she can use her identical appearance to fight back when her sister no longer can... Created by Juliet Ace, award-winning writer and playwright (The Archers, Young Victoria, A Slight Hitch), Twin Reaction is a fascinating and fresh look at the bond of sisters, the demands of work, and the pleasures and pains of being a woman in the modern world. Starring Jenny Funnel (As Time Goes By, Doctors) and Carolyn Backhouse (Rosemary and Thyme, Jupiter Moon), this compelling series is perfect for listeners of Colvil and Soames, The Lady Detectives, and The Unforgiven. Content Warning: This drama deals with adult themes such as sexual violence Cast and credits Alice - Jenny Funnel Belinda - Carolyn Backhouse Newsome - Eric Allen Glover - Cornelius Garrett Cox - Lindsay Mack Dobson - Ian Sanders Bella - Sue Broomfield Other cast: Rachel Oldfield Paul Nicholson Janet Dale Marilla Robson Brian Gear Jilly Bond William Eedle Sunny Ormonde Linda Regan Joanne Mitchell Written by Juliet Ace Directed by Shaun MacLoughlin Originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4: 7 August - 21 August 1995 ©2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Juliet Ace (Author), Carolyn Backhouse, Cornelius Garrett, Eric Allen, Full Cast, Ian Sanders, Jenny Funnell, Jilly Bond, Lindsay Mack, Marilla Robson, Paul Nicholson, Rachel Oldfield, Sue Broomfield, Sunny Ormonde (Narrator)

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