Audiobooks Narrated by Geoffrey Matthews

The Dublin Trilogy & more: Six BBC Radio Full-Cast Productions including Shadow of a Gunman & Juno a

"An unparalleled collection of Full-Cast BBC Drama adaptations of Sean O’Casey’s powerful, poignant works One of Ireland’s foremost playwrights, Sean O’Casey is renowned for his groundbreaking plays depicting the lives of poor, working-class Dubliners struggling with social and political upheaval and revolutionary change. This is the first comprehensive audio collection of O'Casey's works, and includes the three masterpieces collectively known as the ‘Dublin Trilogy’, as well as the dark comic satire Cock-a-Doodle Dandy, the one-act Bedtime Story and the anti-war drama The Silver Tassie. The Shadow of a Gunman – Dublin, 1920. With the Irish War of Independence raging, poet Donal Davoren finds himself caught up in danger and violence when he is mistaken for an IRA gunman on the run. Bryan Murray, Alan Devlin and Marcella O’Riordan star in this Radio 4 production of Sean O’Casey’s breakthrough play. Juno and the Paycock – The slum-dwelling Boyle family are blighted by poverty, war and the alcoholism of its feckless patriarch 'Captain' Jack Boyle. Will a surprise legacy transform their lives? Adapted for Radio 3, O’Casey’s classic tragicomedy stars Sorcha Cusack and Stanley Townsend. The Plough and the Stars – Painting a stark portrait of a city and a nation in turmoil, this classic play tells the story of ordinary Dubliners during the Easter Rising of 1916. Introduced by the playwright Kwame Kwei-Armah and starring Elaine Cassidy, Padraic Delaney, Gabrielle Reidy, Finbar Lynch & Matthew McNulty. Cock-a-Doodle Dandy – Rich farmer Michael Marthraun tries to stamp out permissiveness in rural Ireland, but the appearance of a beautifully plumed rooster calls the villagers to love and liberty. Believing the bird to be demonic, Marthraun calls in the priest, Father Domineer… Joseph O’Conor, Stephen Brennan and T. P. McKenna star in this adaptation of O’Casey’s own favourite play. Bedtime Story – Pious young clerk John Joe Mulligan is known to be a pillar of the Church. So why has he invited the seductive Angela back to his room? A concise exploration of morality and religious hypocrisy, this farcical comedy stars John Lynch, Sorcha Cusack and Angela Dearden. The Silver Tassie – A tale of love and the bitter heroics of war, O’Casey’s moving Expressionist play follows young athlete Harry Heegan (Jim Norton) as he leaves the football field for the Western Front. Text copyright © Sean O’Casey 1923 (The Shadow of a Gunman), 1924 (Juno and the Paycock), 1926 (The Plough and the Stars), 1927 (The Silver Tassie), 1949 (Cock-a-Doodle Dandy), 1951 (Bedtime Story) Production credits Written by Sean O’Casey The Shadow of a Gunman Juno and the Paycock The Plough and the Stars Cock-a-Doodle Dandy Bedtime Story The Silver Tassie © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Sean O'Casey (Author), Elaine Cassidy, Elizabeth Morgan, Finbar Lynch, Full Cast, Geoffrey Matthews, Jim Norton, John Hollis, John Kavanagh, John Lynch, Mary O'Farrell, Sorcha Cusack (Narrator)

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The Sand Leopard & Other Vintage Thrillers: A Full-Cast BBC Radio Collection

"Ten full-cast BBC Radio thrillers by Berkely Mather Berkely Mather (real name John Evan Weston-Davies) was a British author who wrote sixteen novels ranging from historical adventures to espionage fiction. A prolific writer for television and radio, he contributed scripts to TV series including Z Cars and The Avengers, and his film credits include Dr. No. Included here are some of his best radio thrillers, beginning with The Sand Leopard, charting the exploits of Geth Straker, captain of the Peregrine. The trouble-hunting mariner is commissioned to sail to the Red Sea in search of sunken Second World War bullion – but are his two new crew members what they seem? Neil McCallum stars as Straker in this action-packed drama. In The Hard Buy, it is the late 1960s, and wealthy young British playboy Brett Beaumont (John Rye) suddenly finds himself discredited and framed. Aboard his luxury yacht, he embarks on a dramatic journey to clear his name. The Meisterspringer, starring Cyril Shaps and Graham Blockey, sees ‘Meisterspringer’ Paul Mettold blackmailed by British agents into arranging the escape from prison of Russian spy James Carter. But the breakout does not go according to plan… The Bounce Back features six plays themed around retribution – Returned Without Thanks, Honesty’s The Best Fiddle, The Stake-Out, Just a Detail, Never Let Your Left Hand Know…, and Quick Returns. Among the casts are Hector Ross, Hilda Schroder, Henry Stamper, Humphrey Morton, Douglas Hankin, Sheila Grant, Alan Dudley and Ronald Herdman. Finally, the 30-minute drama Bird’s Eye View, starring Geoffrey Matthews and Cecile Chevreau, tells the story of an English convict on a French prison island who attempts to escape by boat – but on board, a surprise awaits him… NB: Due to the age of these recordings, the sound quality may vary. Some episodes contain dated attitudes and language First broadcast BBC Light Programme, 31 July-18 September 1961 (The Sand Leopard), 15 October 1962 (Bird’s Eye View), 23 January-13 March 1967 (The Bounce Back), 27 June-22 July 1968 (The Hard Buy), 21 April-26 May 1985 (The Meisterspringer) © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (p) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Berkely Mather (Author), Alan Dudley, Cecile Chevreau, Cyril Shaps, Full Cast, Geoffrey Matthews, Graham Blockey, Hector Ross, Hilda Schroder, John Rye, Neil Mccallum (Narrator)

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A Walk in the Dark: BBC Drama mystery thriller

"A five-part vintage crime drama about a mysterious death on an ocean liner Aboard the Carthena, on its way from Sydney to Southampton, a passenger walks on the dark deck, unaware his death is only seconds away. It's a death which will set in motion a criminal investigation stretching from England to Australia. In London, Ruth Cobb receives a visit from the Southampton police, informing her that the dead man was her brother, Stuart. DC 'Birdie' Partridge and his sergeant believe it was an accident, or suicide, but the feisty Ms Cobb is adamant that it was murder. The official report suggests her brother was drunk and depressed after a row with his girlfriend - but the Stuart she knew was gay, and teetotal... Sensing a conspiracy, Birdie disobeys orders and starts probing further - and he soon finds that in Ruth, he has an amateur sidekick who is equally keen to uncover the truth. But the more she pursues her enquiries, the more she puts herself in danger. Can Birdie stop Ruth from becoming the next victim? Created by screenwriter and script editor Chris Boucher, whose TV credits include Shoestring, Juliet Bravo and Bergerac, this absorbing thriller stars Patrick Mower (Emmerdale) as Birdie and Helen Atkinson Wood (Blackadder the Third) as Ruth. Production credits Written by Chris Boucher Directed and produced by Gerry Jones NB: Due to its age, this serial contains some dated attitudes and language Cast DC 'Birdie' Partridge - Patrick Mower DS Dunne - Geoffrey Matthews Ruth Cobb - Helen Atkinson Wood Martin Lennister - David McAlister Captain of the Carthena - Nicholas Courtney Australian driver - Anthony Jackson Daryl Kennedy - John Rowe Server in chip shop - John Warner Hotel receptionist - John Hollis Superintendent - Alan Dudley Mrs Flanders - Heather Bell Detective - Crawford Logan Jones - Derek Pollitt Minicab driver - Martin Friend Hotel landlord - Peter Tuddenham Garvey - Gregory de Polnay Inspector - Michael Godley Mr Dibley - Michael Tudor Barnes Shop assistant - Patience Tomlinson Bank clerk - Gary Cady Stuart Cobb - David Timson First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 22 November-20 December 1981"

Chris Boucher (Author), Anthony Jackson, David Mcalister, Full Cast, Geoffrey Matthews, Helen Atkinson-Wood, Nicholas Courtney, Patrick Mower (Narrator)

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DSI Julie Enfield Investigates: The Complete BBC Radio crime series

"All five series of the BBC Radio 4 crime drama featuring Detective Superintendent Julie Enfield, starring Imelda Staunton Dogged DSI Julie Enfield probes eight gruesome cases in these dark, atmospheric radio dramas. Terminus finds her investigating the 'Lucky Charm' murders, as she searches for an elusive serial killer who haunts the railway station. In The Smithfield Murders, a grisly killing at London's famous meat market sparks another troubling investigation, while in The Net and the Canal, Enfield and her team look into a series of mysterious murders along Regent's Park Canal. Leaves of the Dead presents her with a trio of inexplicable deaths in the British Library - could they be ritual murders? Murder West One comprises the stand-alone dramas A Cure for Death, The Art of the Matter, Five Star Killing and Soho Espresso. In these four episodes, the DSI faces a medical mystery behind the discovery of a dumped body, investigates a clever scam and a missing masterpiece, unravels a high-class murder at a glitzy London hotel and heads to a coffee bar where a man lies dead upstairs - but who killed him? Created by BAFTA-winning scriptwriter Nick Fisher, this thrilling series stars Imelda Staunton as DSI Julie Enfield. ©2020 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2020 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Nick Fisher (Author), Full Cast, Geoffrey Matthews, Imelda Staunton, Ross Livingstone (Narrator)

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