Audiobooks Narrated by Gary Bond

The King Must Die: A Full-Cast BBC Radio Dramatisation

"An epic eleven-part adaptation of Mary Renault’s ‘Theseus’ novels Widely considered as one of the finest historical novelists of the 20th century, Mary Renault brought the ancient world alive, turning age-old myths of gods and monsters into compelling human stories. In The King Must Die and its sequel, The Bull from the Sea, she retells the legend of Theseus, one of the greatest heroes of Ancient Greece. This enthralling radio adaptation comprises both classic books, charting Theseus’ journey as he leaves the city of his birth and travels through mainland Greece in a quest to discover his true identity and destiny. Brought up in Trolzen, where his grandfather is king, he believes he was fathered by the god Poseidon. But on his 17th birthday, the secret of his parentage is revealed, and his adventures begin. Crowned year-king of Eleusis, he escapes certain death and voyages to Athens to meet his father, King Aegeus, and claim his heritage. Instead, he becomes a slave and bull-dancer in Minoan Crete – and finds himself facing the malignant Minotaurus in the Labyrinth deep beneath the Palace of Knossos. Returning to Greece, Theseus becomes High King of Attica, but the Fates are not done with him yet. Ahead of him lie dangerous escapades, life-changing encounters, a treacherous betrayal and the fulfilment of a tragic prophecy... Gary Bond stars as Theseus, with an ensemble cast including Carole Boyd, Frances Jeater, Petra Markham, David March, Clifford Rose, Maureen O’Brien and Sarah Badel. Text copyright © Mary Renault 1958 (The King Must Die), 1962 (The Bull from the Sea) Production credits Written by Mary Renault Dramatised by Michael Bakewell Directed by David Spenser Music by Christos Pittas Cast Theseus – Gary Bond Pittheus – John Westbrook Aithra/Old priestess – Carole Boyd Theseus (as a boy) – Ian Bura Peiros I/Man/Telemon – John Webb Queen of Eleusis – Frances Jeater Bias/Baron – Steve Hodson Kannadls – Nigel Graham Aegeus/Pholilos – Eric Allan Priestess/Woman/Medea – Jean Trend Simo – Stewart Wright Amyntor – Alex Jennings Pallans/Kentaur – Spencer Banks Kerkyon – David Peart Hypsenor/Page – Richard Bates Xanthos – John Livesey Pylas – Philip Sully Priestess/Nephele – Fiona Walker Antiklaea/Chryse/Girl – Pauline Siddle Menesthes – Stuart Organ Skopas/Sirios – David Banks Lukos – David Gooderson Ariadne – Petra Markham Asterion – David March Phormion – John Bull Hippon/Messenger/Page – Richard Huw Melantho – Jane Knowles Aktor – William Eedle Thebe/Macaria – Sarah Finch Helike – Jill Lidstone Rhene/Girl – Pip Mayo Pylia/Naxian girl/Molpadia/Girl – Moir Leslie The Corinthian/Pyilenor – Clive Panto Thalestris – Elizabeth Lindsay Minos – Clifford Rose Iros/Page/Charioteer – Trevor Brohier Phaedra – Maureen O’Brien Pirithoos – James Kerry/Malcolm Stoddard Hippolyta – Sarah Badel Hippolytos – Susan Sheridan/Christopher Guard Akamas – Piers Maxim With Rosalind Adams, Peter Baldwin, Sean Barrett, James Bryce, Adrian Egan, Vanessa Forsyth, Kerry Francis, Madi Hedd, Richard Hum, Michael Jenner, Esmond Knight, Trevor Martin, David Peart, Margaret Robertson, Howard Samuels, Danny Schiller, Hilda Schroder, Michael Spice, David Timson, Stephen Thorne, Michael Tudor Barnes and Jane Wenham First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 5 June-14 August 1983 © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Mary Renault (Author), Alex Jennings, Carole Boyd, Frances Jeater, Full Cast, Gary Bond, Ian Bura (Narrator)

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The Figaro Plays: The Barber of Seville, The Marriage of Figaro and The Guilty Mother: Three BBC Rad

"A trilogy of classic plays by Pierre Augustin Caron De Beaumarchais, including The Barber of Seville, The Marriage of Figaro and The Guilty Mother Forerunner to the renowned operas, The Figaro Plays by Pierre Augustin Caron De Beaumarchais are a celebration of how intelligence and wit can bring any servant level with their aristocratic masters. Considered scandalous in their time, the plays went on to be adapted by Rossini (The Barber of Seville) and Mozart (The Marriage of Figaro) to become some of the most popular and acclaimed operas of all time. These original plays show us the stories behind these popular operas. In The Barber of Seville, Count Almaviva falls in love with a young noblewoman, but every attempt to seduce her is countered by her watchful guardian. Only his resourceful servant Figaro may get him what he wants... The Marriage of Figaro sees the Count grown tired of his marriage to Rosina, and instead his thoughts turn to Suzannah, Figaro's own fiancée. Will Figaro's wiles prove sufficient to save two marriages? And in The Guilty Mother, the Countess Almaviva finds troubles of her own with an illegitimate child on the way, and a scheming Major on hand to make every slip-up into a catastrophe. Once again, all depend on Figaro... Translated by John Wells, the English actor, satirist, screenwriter, and co-founder of the magazine Private Eye, this trilogy of comic dramas are masterpieces of power, humour, and marital misadventure. The Barber of Seville Cast Gary Bond - Count Almaviva Nickolas Grace - Figaro Dorothy Tutin - Rosina Michael Aldridge - Bartholo Peter Pratt - Master Basil Michael Bilton - The Youth John Wells - Wide-awake Peter Acre - Notary Arnold Diamond - An Alcade The Marriage of Figaro Cast Dorothy Tutin - The Countess Gary Bond - Count Almaviva Nickolas Grace - Figaro Alison Steadman - Suzannah Michael Aldridge - Bartholo Jean Boht - Marcellina John McAndrew - The Cherub Peter Pratt - Basil Moir Leslie - Little Fanny Michael Bilton - Antonio John Wells - Don Guzman Bridlegoose Peter Acre - Grab Michael Jenner - Ebenezer Sunshine Helena Breck & Narissa Knights - Bridesmaids The Guilty Mother Cast Alison Steadman - Suzannah Nickolas Grace - Figaro Norman Rodway - Major Bejorass Gary Bond - Count Almaviva John McAndrew - Leon Moir Leslie - Floresta Dorothy Tutin - The Countess John Wells - Wilhelm Arnold Diamond - Mr Dim Production credits Music Composed & Conducted by Carl Davis Written by Pierre Augustin Caron De Beaumarchais Translated by John Wells Produced and Directed by Ian Cotterell Originally broadcast on BBC Radio 3: 29 May 1985 (The Barber of Seville) 12 June 1985 (The Guilty Mother) 1 January 1986 (The Marriage of Figaro) ©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Pierre-Augustin Beaumarchais (Author), Alison Steadman, Dorothy Tutin, Full Cast, Gary Bond, John Mcandrew, Michael Aldridge, Moir Leslie, Nickolas Grace, Norman Rodway (Narrator)

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Masters' India Saga: A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation

"An 18-part serialisation of John Masters' chronicles of the Savage family, spanning the years 1825-1946 and set against the backdrop of British rule in India Based on the hugely popular novels of John Masters, this landmark BBC Radio adaptation charts the history of the British in India through the perspective of one family over several generations. Ranging over more than 120 years, these thrilling tales of love, murder and espionage take us from the expansion of the East India Company to the last days of the Raj and the approach of Independence. The Deceivers - 1825. When Company official William Savage witnesses a brutal double murder and uncovers grisly evidence of mass ritual sacrifice, he is drawn into the dark world of the thuggee and their murderous, Kali-worshipping cult. Can he escape with his honour - and his soul - intact? Starring David Collings, Saeed Jaffrey, and Terence Alexander. Night Runners of Bengal - 1856, and William's son Rodney is an officer in the Bengal Army. His life is one of security and privilege - but a guru's prophecy, and disturbing events surrounding the Rani of Kishanpur, are harbingers of seismic change to come. Across India, the Great Rebellion is rising... Starring Michael Cochrane, Eva Haddon, Carole Boyd and Renu Setna. The Lotus and the Wind - 1879. Britain and Russia are deadly rivals in the 'Great Game'. At the centre of the conflict is Afghanistan, where soldier-turned-spy Lt Robin Savage is attempting to thwart Russian intelligence. Meanwhile, the woman he loves, Anne Hildreth, witnesses a murder en route to Peshawar... Starring Bill Nighy, Juliet Stevenson, John Rowe. Bhowani Junction - 1946, and India is heading for self-rule. But when Independence comes, what will happen to Anglo-Indians Patrick Taylor and Victoria Jones? As they search for their true identity amidst Britain's turbulent withdrawal, Colonel Rodney Savage hunts for saboteurs seeking to blow up Bhowani's railway... Starring Gary Bond, Sean Barrett and Shireen Shah. Text copyright © The Estate of John Masters 1951 (Nightrunners of Bengal), 1952 (The Deceivers), 1953 (The Lotus and the Wind), 1954 (Bhowani Junction) Cast and credits Written by John Masters Music composed by Malcolm Clarke of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop The Deceivers Dramatised by David Wade. Directed by Penny Leicester. Executive producer: Colin Venning First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 30 September-28 October 1984 Nightrunners of Bengal Dramatised by Barry Campbell. Directed by Christopher Venning First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 4-25 November 1984 The Lotus and the Wind Dramatised by David Wade. Directed by Penny Leicester First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 2-23 December 1984 Bhowani Junction Dramatised by Barry Campbell Directed by Christopher Venning First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 30 December 1984-27 January 1985 ©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

John Masters (Author), Bill Nighy, David Collings, Full Cast, Gary Bond, Juliet Stevenson, Michael Cochrane, Renu Setna, Saeed Jaffrey, Terence Alexander (Narrator)

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Beatrix Potter The Complete Tales

"Brought to you by Penguin. Penguin presents The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter, beautifully brought to life by a talented cast of readers, including Gary Bond, Michael Hordern, Rosemary Leach, Janet Maw, Patricia Routledge and Timothy West. The twenty-three tales in this set have never lost their popularity, and sell in their millions all over the world. Meet again the famous characters that children love and adore... PETER RABBIT, SQUIRREL NUTKIN, THE FLOPSY BUNNIES, MRS TIGGY-WINKLE, TOM KITTEN, JEREMY FISHER, JEMIMA PUDDLE-DUCK and many more."

Beatrix Potter (Author), Gary Bond, Janet Maw, Michael Hordern, Patricia Routledge, Rosemary Leach, Timothy West (Narrator)

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