Audiobooks narrated by Gemma Whelan

What Does the K Stand For?: A BBC Radio 4 Sitcom About Growing up Black, Gay and Funny in 1980s Lond

Stand-up meets sitcom in Stephen K Amos’s semi-autobiographical show about growing up black, gay and funny in 1980s London ‘One of the most likable figures in British comedy Radio Times Comedian Stephen K Amos is one of eight children, whose parents came to London from Nigeria in the 60s. In these three series, co-written with multi-award-winning British playwright Jonathan Harvey, he takes us back in time to the 1980s, as he reminisces about his dysfunctional childhood and formative experiences, and shares the dramas and traumas of his teenage years. We join his younger self as he wrestles with his identlty; falls in love; overcomes his stage fright and takes the lead role in the school play, Balham Side Story. And as he takes his first steps into working life, he gets caught up in the Brixton riots, worries about his parents splitting up, and finally plucks up the courage to reveal a secret… Shaquille Ali-Yebuah stars as Young Stephen, and each show is hosted by Stephen K Amos himself, adding stand-up narration and his own comic perspective. Among the cast are Ellen Thomas and Don Gilet as Stephen’s mum and dad, Fatou Sohna as Stephanie Amos, Gemma Whelan as Miss Collins, Michelle Butterly as Miss Bliss and Frankie Wilson as Jayson Jackson. And the answer to the show’s title? You’ll have to listen and find out... Cast and credits Stephen K Amos – Himself Young Stephen – Shaquille Ali-Yebuah Stephanie Amos – Fatou Sohna Virginia Amos – Ellen Thomas Vincent Amos/Tanktop – Don Gilet Miss Collins – Gemma Whelan Jayson Jackson/John the Baptist – Frankie Wilson PE Teacher/Red Coat/Philip/Check-in guy/Random Bloke – Harry Jardine Fanni – Emerald O'Hanrahan Fola – Kathryn Drysdale Bo Bells/Taxi driver/Stephanie Turner – Rachel Atkins Samaritan/Policeman/Taxi driver – David Seddon Miss Bliss – Michelle Butterly Mary Magdalene/Bette Davis/Sophie – Nadia Kamil Boy Roy – Ryan Watson Miss Hunt/Moira Stuart/Fergie – Margaret Cabourn-Smith Princess – Jocelyn Jee Esien Dustin – Laurie Kynaston With Frances Barber, Bola Okun, Emerald Crankson, Karen Bartke and David Sterne Written by Jonathan Harvey with Stephen K Amos Produced by Colin Anderson and Paul Sheehan Violin played by Rachel Barnes First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 27 November 2013-1 January 2014 (Series 1), 31 December 2014-4 February 2015 (Series 2), 25 January-15 February 2017 (Series 3) © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

Jonathan Harvey, Stephen K Amos (Author), Don Gilet, Ellen Thomas, Emerald O'hanrahan, Fatou Sohna, Frankie Wilson, Full Cast, Gemma Whelan, Harry Jardine, Rachel Atkins, Shaquille Ali-Yebuah, Stephen K Amos (Narrator)

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The Retreat: The addictive new thriller from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Sanator

Brought to you by Penguin. Most are here to recharge and refresh. But someone's here for revenge . . . The addictive new thriller from the global bestselling author of The Sanatorium. They couldn't wait to stay here. An idyllic wellness retreat has opened on an island off the coast of Devon, promising rest and relaxation - but the island itself, known locally as Reaper's Rock, has a dark past. Once the playground of a serial killer, it's rumored to be cursed. But now they can't leave. A woman is found dead below the yoga pavilion in what seems to be a tragic fall. But DS Elin Warner soon learns that the victim wasn't a guest - she wasn't meant to be on the island at all. And they would do anything to escape... The longer Elin stays, the more secrets she uncovers. And when someone else drowns in a diving incident, Elin begins to suspect that the old stories about the island are true. Because history seems to be repeating itself - and the guests might not make it home alive... Your favourite authors love The Retreat: 'Pearse goes from strength to strength in The Retreat. The suspense inexorably builds to a stunning climax. An added treat is the return of Elin Warner, who is a fascinating character one can only root for.' David Baldacci, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Mercy 'A world-class thriller writer. Superb. Pre-order it now. ' Steve Cavanagh, Sunday Times bestselling author of Thirteen 'The Retreat recalls the one-by-one nerve-shredding of Agatha Christie at her darkest. A fresh, daring, irresistible thriller.' A. J. Finn, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window 'A eerie, atmospheric thriller that will have you looking over your shoulder as you read. A wonderfully chilling story of grief, revenge, and family secrets. An absorbing escape!' Ashley Audrain, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Push 'Full of foreboding and high-stakes tension, Sarah Pearse's latest is a page-turner. The past doesn't stay buried for long, at sea or on land, and what comes to the surface is both shocking and chilling.' Nita Prose, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Maid And readers love The Retreat too: 'If The Sanatorium was all about the atmosphere, The Retreat is all about the tension.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Fast paced, tense, suspenseful and unpredictable, I loved it!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Wow what a book!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ We all fancy a spa break don't we? Well don't include me after reading this book. It had me hooked from start to finish.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Atmospheric and blisteringly exciting.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Sarah Pearse (Author), Gemma Whelan (Narrator)

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Wormwood

What if it wasn't an accident? 1969. Eloise Shepherd, one of MI6's brightest rising stars, is working undercover in Soviet Russia as Magdalina Novikova. Her mission is to persuade nuclear physicist Stanislav Kalashnik to defect and bring his knowledge of Russian weapons back to the UK. On the verge of success, the operation fails suddenly and spectacularly. 17 years later, Kalashnik is Chief Engineer at the power plant near Pripyat known as Chernobyl. His concerns for the safety of the plant are growing. When his views lead to accusations that question his patriotism, he finds himself in a very risky position. Meanwhile, back in London, Eloise Shepherd's life and career are spinning out of control when she's approached with a one-time offer to redeem herself. The mission: to get Kalashnik over Soviet borders once more. It's an opportunity that could change everything and Eloise knows there's no reward without risk. But she's heading straight towards a danger far greater than she could ever have anticipated.

Mark Dawson (Author), Gemma Whelan (Narrator)

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The Murders at Fleat House

The Murders at Fleat House is a suspenseful and utterly compelling crime novel from the author of the multimillion-selling The Seven Sisters series, Lucinda Riley. The sudden death of a pupil in Fleat House at St Stephen’s – a small private boarding school in deepest Norfolk – is a shocking event that the headmaster is very keen to call a tragic accident. But the local police cannot rule out foul play and the case prompts the return of high-flying Detective Inspector Jazmine ‘Jazz’ Hunter to the force. Jazz has her own private reasons for stepping away from her police career in London, and reluctantly agrees to front the investigation as a favour to her old boss. Reunited with her loyal sergeant Alastair Miles, she enters the closed world of the school, and as Jazz begins to probe the circumstances surrounding Charlie Cavendish’s tragic death, events are soon to take another troubling turn. Charlie is exposed as an arrogant bully, and those around him had both motive and opportunity to switch the drugs he took daily to control his epilepsy. As staff at the school close ranks, the disappearance of young pupil Rory Millar and the death of an elderly classics master provide Jazz with important leads, but are destined to complicate the investigation further. As snow covers the landscape and another suspect goes missing, Jazz must also confront her personal demons . . . Then, a particularly grim discovery at the school makes this the most challenging murder investigation of her career. Because Fleat House hides secrets darker than even Jazz could ever have imagined . . .

Lucinda Riley (Author), Gemma Whelan (Narrator)

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Fall Guys

The third Wright and Tran Novel. Kara Wright is a former Royal Air Force Intelligence Analyst. Her best mate, Tien Tran, is a veteran of the British Army's Intelligence Corps. Both served in Afghanistan and both were lucky to make it home. Now they are private investigators in the service of an off-the-books agency. When reports of British weapons in the hands of ISIS are ignored by those in government, Kara is tasked with finding out how it could have happened. Isolated in a world of half-truths and lies, international arms deals and power politics, she is quick to discover that she’s been working for the wrong side. What she didn’t figure on was that making amends will place her, and those she loves, in the sights of those who have everything to lose. …Wright and Tran are the best in the business. Andrew’s own experience working with Military Intelligence provides his work with authenticity and heart… He is an author who can be relied upon to deliver a good – no, much more than that – a great read. The West Australian

Ian Andrew (Author), Gemma Whelan (Narrator)

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Venetia: Gossip, scandal and an unforgettable Regency romance

Brought to you by Penguin. In all her twenty-five years, Venetia Lanyon has never been further than Harrogate. Nor has she enjoyed the attentions of any man aside from her two wearisomely persistent suitors. Then, in one extraordinary encounter, she meets a neighbour she only knew by reputation - the infamous Jasper Damerel. Before she realises it, Venetia is encouraging a man whose way of life has scandalised the North Riding for years. 'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS 'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA 'Rapturously romantic' Katie Fforde 'Georgette Heyer is second to none' Sunday Times © Georgette Heyer 1958 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

Georgette Heyer (Author), Gemma Whelan (Narrator)

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Arabella

Brought to you by Penguin. A BELOVED CLASSIC FROM THE QUEEN OF THE REGENCY ROMANCE A fiery debutante. An ill-tempered bachelor. A romance for the ages. Arabella, the daughter of an impoverished country parson, dreams of a new life in London. But her beauty and charm will only get her so far - and when Arabella embarks on her first London season armed with nothing but a benevolent godmother and her own notoriously short temper, she quickly runs afoul of Robert Beaumaris. He's the most eligible bachelor of the day, with a personality as strong and combative as hers - and Arabella cannot abide him thinking of her as just another pretty girl after his wealth. So she allows herself to be provoked into a game of deception - one that could have unexpected consequences... Arabella is a rich, dashing romance from Georgette Heyer, the legendary creator of the beloved Regency romance genre. 'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes . . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA 'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS 'Wonderful characters . . . rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE 'A wonderful wit . . . I've read her over and over and over again' STEPHEN FRY 'Triumphantly good . . . Georgette Heyer is unbeatable' INDIA KNIGHT © Georgette Heyer 1949 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

Georgette Heyer (Author), Gemma Whelan (Narrator)

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Flight Path

Wright & Tran are back! Kara Wright is a former Royal Air Force Intelligence Analyst. Her best mate, Tien Tran, is a veteran of the British Army's Intelligence Corps. Both served in Afghanistan and both were lucky to make it home. Now they are private investigators with an intriguing new taskmaster. When a local celebrity DJ goes missing, presumed dead, the enigmatic Franklyn tasks Kara and Tien to investigate. Within days the women are embarked on a pursuit that leads halfway around the globe and into the darkest recesses of the human condition. Kara, Tien and their team will endure mental stress worse than anything they experienced from combat and, like combat, not everyone makes it home. …Wright and Tran are the best in the business. Andrew's own experience working with Military Intelligence provides his work with authenticity and heart… He is an author who can be relied upon to deliver a good – no, much more than that – a great read. The West Australian

Ian Andrew (Author), Gemma Whelan (Narrator)

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Jenny Many: Strikes Gold

Jenny Many is an exuberant, lovable ten-year-old with a nose for intrigue and an eye for a mystery. She is bold, fearless and enthusiastic, as well as bags of fun to be around! Together with her best friends Hannah, Ella and Dylan, Jenny unearths crimes, rights wrongs and makes a host of nail-biting new discoveries. Nothing gets past Miss Many – she’s curious, quick-thinking and as bright as a button. Sometimes she might make a few teeny mistakes on the way, but with a bit of luck and friends to help out things always turn out brilliantly in the end. Like Jenny says, ‘sometimes you plan something and then the plan completely changes into something that is more amazing than the first plan.’ When you’re with Jenny, every day is a twisty-turny adventure – buckle up and enjoy the ride!

Steve Hill (Author), Gemma Whelan (Narrator)

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Ladybird Funny Stories for 5 Year Olds

Brought to you by Ladybird. Ladybird presents this collection of hilarious audio stories that are guaranteed to raise a smile from little listeners everywhere. With over an hour of audio, these new tales are filled with funny sound effects, engaging stories and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments that will keep the whole family entertained. This audiobook is aimed at children aged 5+, for family listening and learning and development for young minds. Other audiobooks in the Ladybird Audio Original series include Ladybird Stories for Rainy Days, I'm ready for Big School and the Ladybird Audio Adventures. These Ladybird stories were written by Peter Millett.

Ladybird (Author), Gemma Whelan, Rhashan Stone (Narrator)

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Puffin Funny Stories for 6 Year Olds

Brought to you by Puffin. A collection of hilarious original audio stories for raising lots of laughs and giggles. These new stories are especially written for families to listen to, publishing to coincide with April Fool's Day! With over an hour of audio, this edition is filled with funny and engaging sound effects, guaranteed to raise laughs from little listeners everywhere. This audiobook is aimed at children aged 6+, for family listening and learning and development for young minds. (P) Penguin Audio 2021

Puffin (Author), Gemma Whelan, Rhashan Stone (Narrator)

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Puffin Funny Stories for 7 Year Olds

Brought to you by Puffin. A collection of hilarious original audio stories for raising lots of laughs and giggles. These new stories are especially written for families to listen to, publishing to coincide with April Fool's Day! With over an hour of audio, this edition is filled with funny and engaging sound effects, guaranteed to raise laughs from little listeners everywhere. This audiobook is aimed at children aged 7+, for family listening and learning and development for young minds. (P) Penguin Audio 2021

Puffin (Author), Gemma Whelan, Rhashan Stone (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Gemma Whelan