Audiobooks narrated by Gordon Kennedy

The Absolutely Radio Show: The BBC Radio 4 Celtic sketch comedy

"Three series of surreal, fast-paced sketch comedy from the cast of the iconic TV show - plus Sketchorama: Absolutely Special and extensive never-before-heard bonus material Described as 'Channel 4's best-kept secret', Absolutely was a cult hit on TV, running for four series between 1989 and 1993. In 2013, the original cast (minus Jack Docherty) reunited for the Sketchorama: Absolutely Special for BBC Radio 4, winning a BBC Audio Drama Award in the Best Live Scripted Comedy category. It was hugely successful, and was followed by three full series of The Absolutely Radio Show. In this radio reboot, Pete Baikie, Morwenna Banks, Moray Hunter, Gordon Kennedy, John Sparkes and Gus Beattie revisit some of their much-loved comic creations, and introduce some hilarious newcomers. We listen in on the meetings of the highly confused Stoneybridge Town Council; hear pearls of nonsense from Calum Gilhooley, Edinburgh's most boring man; and the Little Girl gives us her take on topics including Tonsils, Teenagers, The Truth and Time's Up. Frank Hovis remembers his wedding day, the Reverend McMinn has a surprise encounter with Kim Jong Un in his local minimart, and we meet an angsty actor who is very concerned about the length of his co-star's credits. There's also non-stop breaking news and whooshing noises from the News News News team; the People's War, with stories from those who were nearly there; and a brand new, same-as-all-the-rest police drama about a TV detective who is always off the case. Plus, there are sketches exploring the downside of Facebook; the perils of box-set bingeing and mobile phone zombies; and songs about the joys (or otherwise) of middle age, being a self-help junkie, and sharing your birthday with International Carrot Day. Rounding out this collection are five in-depth interviews with the cast and crew, plus 'Absolutely Raw' (a one take no edit live show recording with all the bloopers, cock ups and retakes), deleted and seldom heard sketches. A must for Absolutely fans. Dive into this comical collection, kicking off with Sketchorama: Absolutely Special, introduced by Thom Tuck and featuring more characters including the Commissionaire, the Old Lady Artist and dysfunctional Swansea duo Denzil and Gwynedd. Sketchorama: Absolutely Special Introduced by Thom Tuck Written and performed by Pete Baikie, Morwenna Banks, Moray Hunter, Gordon Kennedy and John Sparkes Produced by Gus Beattie A Comedy Unit production for BBC Radio 4 First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 7 August 2013 The Absolutely Radio Show Written and performed by Peter Baikie, Morwenna Banks, Moray Hunter, Gordon Kennedy, John Sparkes and Gus Beattie Produced by Gus Beattie and Gordon Kennedy Production Manager: Sarah Tombling Recording Engineer: Dave Murricane Editor: Pete Baikie An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 6-27 September 2015 (Series 1), 25 June-16 July 2017 (Series 2), 7-28 July 2019 (Series 3) ©2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Gordon Kennedy, John Sparkes, Moray Hunter, Morwenna Banks, Pete Baikie (Author), Gordon Kennedy, John Sparkes, Moray Hunter, Morwenna Banks, Peter Baikie (Narrator)

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Classic Dog Stories

"Listen to this audio collection of classic dog stories read by an ensemble cast of treasured readers - including Lorelei King, Samuel West, Thomas Judd, Imogen Church and Gordon Kennedy. From the grit of a frontier man’s dog, from pampered lapdog to wayward mongrel, from faithful guard dog to strong willed pet they’re all here in Classic Dog Stories – the perfect audiobook for dog lovers everywhere. In this entertaining collection, dogs of all kinds are brought to life. Working dogs, dogs who are mistreated by humans, dogs who save lives and the ones that make us laugh; they all leap and bound on the page in stories by our most accomplished writers, including Mark Twain, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Jack London and Jerome K. Jerome. This edition is edited by anthologist Ned Halley. The stories included are: A Dog's Tale by Mark Twain Brown Wolf by Jack London The Dog Hervey by Rudyard Kipling Memoirs of a Yellow Dog by O Henry Mr Donne's Exodus' from Shirley by Charlotte Bronte Montmorency' from Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K Jerome Little Girl Afraid of a Dog by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman Kashtanka by Anton Chekov The Black Poodle by F. Anstey Stickeen by John Muir"

Various (Author), Gordon Kennedy, Imogen Church, Robert G. Slade, Samuel West, Thomas Judd (Narrator)

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Made In Scotland: My Grand Adventures in a Wee Country

"Random House presents the audiobook edition of Made in Scotland by Billy Connolly, read by Gordon Kennedy. All roads lead home. ‘After my knighthood was announced, a woman from the BBC came to Glasgow to interview me. We sat down in a lovely hotel in a nice part of town, and she hit me with her first question: “This must mean a lot to you, with you coming from nothing?” I looked at her, and I laughed. “I did’nae come from nothing,” I told her. “I come from something.” I grew up in the tenements of post-war Glasgow. I am very proud to be working class, and especially a working-class Glaswegian who has worked in the shipyards. I come from the working class. And, most of all, I come from Scotland. Scotland is a unique and wonderful place. Its national motto says a lot about it: Nemo me impune lacessit. A decent translation might be: ‘By all means punch me in the nose but prepare yourself for a kick in the arse.’ I did’nae come from nothing: I come from Scotland. And this book is about why I will always be happy and proud that I do.’"

Billy Connolly (Author), Gordon Kennedy (Narrator)

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St Andrews Day - A Holiday in Verse

"Scotland's official national day is St Andrew's Day, the feast day of Saint Andrew.In the bible it is Andrew who introduces his brother Peter to Jesus as the Messiah. As well as Scotland he is also the Patron Saint of the likes of Russia, Greece, the Ukraine, and Barbados.It is thought that the day was first celebrated over a thousand years ago in the reign of Malcolm III (1034-1093).In both Scotland and those many countries with connections to, or who have a sizable Scottish population in these more modern times, it is a welcome display of heritage, culture and the fine traits of Scottish hospitality with food, music and dance.St Andrews Day is also the start of the Scottish winter festivals and thence follow Hogmanay and Burns Night.In this volume we celebrate the very finest of classic Scottish poets. From Burns to Stevenson, from Anderson to Baillie. And celebrate we should."

Alexander Anderson, George MacDonald, Robert Burns (Author), Ghizela Rowe, Gordon Kennedy, Jake Urry (Narrator)

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The Poetry of Night - Volume 2

"Night. The day has gone. Departed. And the dark embrace, the inky shadows of night descend. For many a time to unwind and slumber. For some a nagging doubt that all is not well. That some primeval and primordial happening may yet go bump in the night.But for our poets the night is a time of wonder and imagination as well as many other emotions and feelings. Among our ranks of gloried talents are Keats, Coleridge, William Morris, DH Lawrence, Whitman, Longfellow and many more besides. Their descriptions capture what they see and feel as perhaps only a poet can. Among our ranks of gloried talents are Thomas Hood, Gerard Manley Hopkins, Robert Louis Stevenson, John Clare, Herman Melville and many more besides. Their descriptions capture what they see and feel as perhaps only a poet can. This volume comes to you from Portable Poetry, a specialized imprint from Deadtree Publishing. Our range is large and growing and covers single poets, themes, and many compilations."

Robert Burns, Robert Louis Stevenson, Robert Seymour Bridges (Author), Ghizela Rowe, Gordon Kennedy, Richard Mitchley (Narrator)

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My Life, Our Times

"Random House presents the audiobook edition of My Life, Our Times by Gordon Brown, read by Gordon Kennedy. As former Prime Minister and our longest-serving Chancellor, Gordon Brown has been a guiding force for Britain and the world over three decades. This is his candid, poignant and deeply relevant story. In describing his upbringing in Scotland as the son of a minister, the near loss of his eyesight as a student and the death of his daughter within days of her birth, he shares the passionately held principles that have shaped and driven him, reminding us that politics can and should be a calling to serve. Reflecting on the personal and ideological tensions within Labour and its achievements – the minimum wage, tax credits, Bank of England independence and the refinancing of the National Health Service – he describes how to meet the challenge of pursuing a radical agenda within a credible party of government. He explains how as Chancellor he equipped Britain for a globalised economy while swimming against the neoliberal tide and shows what more must be done to halt rising inequality. In his behind-the-scenes account of the financial crisis and his leading role in saving the world economy from collapse, he addresses the question of who was to blame for the crash and why its causes and consequences still beset us. From the invasion of Iraq to the tragedy of Afghanistan, from the coalition negotiations of 2010 to the referendums on Scottish independence and Europe, Gordon Brown draws on his unique experiences to explain Britain’s current fractured condition. And by showing us what progressive politics has achieved in recent decades, he inspires us with a vision of what it might yet achieve today. Riveting, expert and highly personal, this historic memoir is an invaluable insight into our times."

Gordon Brown (Author), Gordon Kennedy (Narrator)

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The Poetry of Scotland

"Scottish poetry is a powerful, beautiful expression of Country and Culture. It's proud history includes such figures as Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson and many other illustrious figures. This volume of poetry is a perfect compendium of the words and works of Scotland. The track list is; The TWA Corbies - Ballad; Sir Patrick Spens - Ballad; Get Up And Bar The Door - Anonymous; The TWA Books - Alan Ramsay; from A Hymn On The Seasons - James Thomson; Hymn On Solitude - James Thomson; Johnnie Cope - Adam Skirving; from O Tell Me How To Woo Thee - Robert Graham of Gartmore; from Auld Reikie - Robert Fergusson; A Red Red Rose - Robert Burns; Tam O' Shanter - Robert Burns; To A Mouse - Robert Burns; A Man's A Man For A' That - Robert Burns; Ae Fond Kiss - Robert Burns; from 'Caller Herrin' ' - Lady Nairne; Ca' The Yowes To The Knowles - Anonymous; McLean's Welcome - James Hogg; Lochinvar - Walter Scott; Proud Maisie - Walter Scott; Old Christmastide (An Extract) By Sir Walter Scott; My Native Land - Sir Walter Scott; The Dirge Of Wallace - Thomas Campbell; Ode To The Memory Of Burns - Thomas Campbell; Lord Ullin's Daughter - Thomas Campbell; Lachin Y Gair - George Gordon (Lord) Byron; Beautiful Balmoral - William Topaz McGonagall; from 'The City Of Dreadful Night' - James Thomson; from 'In The Shadows' (Sonnet 1) - David Gray; The Vagabond - Robert Louis Stevenson; Where Go The Boats - Robert Louis Stevenson; God Gave To Me A Child In Part - Robert Louis Stevenson; I Do Not Fear To Own Me Kin - Robert Louis Stevenson; Autumn Fires - Robert Louis Stevenson; Christmas At Sea - Robert Louis Stevenson; Winter - Robert Louis Stevenson; When You See Millions Of The Mouthless Dead -Charles Sorley; Such Such Is Death - Charles Sorley; Scottish Ground - Daniel Sheehan; Selkirt Grace - Robert Burns; Scots Whahae - Robert Burns; Auld Lang Syne - Robert Burns."

Robert Burns, Robert Louis Stevenson, Walter Scott (Author), Alan Cumming, Daniela Nardini, Gordon Kennedy, Hannah Gordon (Narrator)

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Robert Burns: A Collection of Poems & Songs

"Many nations have produced outstanding poets who they would gladly have represent their Culture. But can any Nation say they have an equivalent of Robert Burns...The Ploughman Poet, The Bard Of Scotland? This one poet is indelibly linked and intertwined with the culture and people of Scotland. His life, loves, politics, verse, and songs speak as them and for them. Politically, he was an inspiration to both liberalism and socialism as well as a Scottish parliament. His unique ability enabled him to appeal to all and quite rightly to be viewed as the National poet. His fame today is worldwide and celebrated in January each year with the Traditional Burns night. Each New Years Eve friends and families the world over link arms to 'Auld Lang Syne', giving immortality to his words and aims. The former Secretary General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan, has said that Burn's poems dignify and illuminate the struggle faced by the vast majority of the world's population today. Our selection of poems is read to you by Gordon Kennedy. Perhaps most well known as Little John in the ITV series Robin Hood, Gordon is an accomplished actor and a familiar sight on TV."

Robert Burns (Author), Gordon Kennedy (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Gordon Kennedy

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