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Classic Science Fiction: A BBC Radio Drama Collection: Six Full-Cast Dramatisations

"Full-cast dramatisations of six seminal sci-fi novels that have shaped the genre Thrilling and thought-provoking, shocking and satirical; science fiction has long captivated us with its surprising scenarios and subversion of the familiar. Included here are six classics from the past 250 years, each offering a unique exploration of the genre's foundational themes. From monsters, Martians and fantastical machines to rip-roaring adventures, utopian tales and ‘cosy catastrophes’, these stunning dramas introduce us to other worlds – and make us see our own world differently... Brought to life by an incredible cast, including Bill Nighy, Brigit Forsyth, Jamie Parker, Shaun Dooley, Stephen Critchlow, Blake Ritson, Bill Paterson and more. Frankenstein – First published in 1818, Mary Shelley’s famous horror story about a scientist who reanimates a living creature in a horrific experiment is widely considered the first science fiction novel. Journey to the Centre of the Earth – Scientific curiosity sparks an epic quest in Jules Verne’s 1864 novel, as three intrepid explorers venture into the heart of a dormant Icelandic volcano. Erewhon – Samuel Butler’s 1872 classic centres on the explorer Higgs, who discovers a remote land where the use of machines is forbidden, having a cold is a crime, and the greatest scholarly achievement is the study of unreason. The War of the Worlds – Following sightings of strange explosions on the surface of Mars, Martian ships begin to arrive on Earth. But scientific excitement quickly turns to horror... The Disintegration Machine – Indomitable academic Professor Challenger sets out to investigate dastardly Latvian scientist Theodore Nemor, who has invented a startling device capable of disassembling and reforming objects.... The Midwich Cuckoos – The rural idyll of 1950s Midwich is overturned by a mysterious alien force that causes all the fertile women in the area to simultaneously become pregnant... First published 1818 (Frankenstein), 1864 (JttCotE), 1872 (Erewhon), 1895 (TWotW), 1929 (TDM), 1957 (TMC) Cast and credits Frankenstein Cast: Jamie Parker, Shaun Dooley, Susie Riddell, Alun Raglan, Robert Blythe, Sam Alexander, Christine Absalom, Patrick Brennan, Emma Hook, Joe Sims, Don Gilet, Bruce Alexander Written by Mary Shelley Dramatised by Lucy Catherine Directed by Marc Beeby Journey to the Centre of the Earth Cast: Joel MacCormack, Stephen Critchlow, Gudmundur Thorvaldsson, Nicola Ferguson, Elizabeth Bennett, Nick Underwood, Sam Rix, Tom Forrister, Scarlett Brookes Written by Jules Verne Dramatised by Moya O’Shea Directed by Tracey Neale Composer: Neil Brand Erewhon Cast: Graeme Hawley, Jasmine Hyde, Jonathan Taller, Sue Ryding, Brigit Forsyth, Leigh Symonds, David Fleeshman, Stuart Richman Written by Samuel Butler Dramatised by Eamonn O'Neill, Martin Shea and James O'Neill Produced and directed by Gary Brown The War of the Worlds Cast: Blake Ritson, Samuel James, John Dougall, Sanchia McCormack, Carl Prekopp, David Sterne, Maeve Bluebell Wells, Finlay Robertson, Nick Murchie, Sarah Ridgeway, Georgie Glen, John Bowler, David Sturzaker Written by HG Wells Dramatised by Melissa Murray Directed by Marc Beeby The Disintegration Machine Cast: Bill Paterson, Gunnar Cauthery, Nick Ball, Robert Lloyd Parry, Joanna Monro, Alexandria Everett Written by Arthur Conan Doyle Dramatised by Robert Lloyd Parry Directed by Fiona Kelcher The Midwich Cuckoos Cast: Bill Nighy, Sarah Parish, Clive Merrison, Nicholas R Bailey, Katherine Tozer, Mark Chatterton, Barbara Marten, Malcolm Raeburn, Christine Brennan, Rebecca Bridle Written by John Wyndham Dramatised by Dan Rebellato Produced and directed by Polly Thomas Original music composed and performed by Chris Madin (P) 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. © 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

H.G. Wells, John Wyndham, Jules Verne, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Samuel Butler, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Author), Bill Nighy, Bill Paterson, Blake Ritson, Bridget Forsyth, Full Cast, Graeme Hawley, Jamie Parker, Jasmine Hyde, Joel McCormack, Jonathan Taller, Samuel James, Sarah Parrish, Shaun Dooley, Stephen Critchlow (Narrator)

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Hatch, Match and Dispatch: Six Full-Cast Original BBC Radio Dramas

"A series of inter-linked plays exploring birth, marriage and death through the prism of a Welsh Register Office Isn't it strange that the registering of life's most important moments happens in a sterile municipal office? Everyone's got a story to tell about how they got there. Listen for the first time to this spectacular collection of six funny, quirky and moving plays that start in a Register Office and end in a birth, marriage or death. In Uncle Harry, Mark’s life is nicely well-ordered until a passing comment from Uncle Harry sends him on a quest to discover his true identity. This is a comedy about grief and the true meaning of family. Losing my Penny is a story of love, secrets and family. Leo is in love with Penny and plans to marry her but Penny's possessive father has other ideas. Leo has secrets of his own which threatens to ruin everything. Teddy is on his stag night in the comedy Time and Tide. He wakes up naked and handcuffed to a lamp post. So far, so normal. But then he realises that something very weird has occurred which makes him question everything… A Certain Date is a surreal and darkly comic exploration of the meaning of death. Geoff Levine, aka the Slim Reaper, is a pest control technician. All day long he kills rats and other vermin but when he meets Mystic June, she tells him something that will alter the rest of his life – what's left of it anyway. An unexpected family secret is unearthed in Nine Lives, when Beth's elderly father Patrick claims never to have been born because he's lived forever. As Beth tries to untangle the truth of her father's birth, she uncovers more than she bargained for. Lastly, Elephants all the Way tells the story of Harper, who works in a zoo. He is a simple soul but his life is complicated. His wife is desperate for a baby, and his angry dad is a bare knuckle boxer. Then the ground starts to shift - literally… Engaging, funny and thought provoking, these six plays were recorded by BBC Wales. This brilliant series of modern dramas showcase some of Wales’s best acting talent. Download all six plays now for a mesmerising listen. Episode 1 - Uncle Harry Written by Gary Brown Directed by Helen Perry Mark - Dylan Edwards Uncle Harry - Ewan Bailey Elaine - Denise Black Helen - Katherine Jakeways Lionel - Christian Patterson Charlotte - Rachel Redford Dad - David Cann Episode 2 - Losing my Penny Written by Leah Chillery Directed by Gary Brown Leo - Don Gilet Penny - Verity May Henry Rita - Kathryn Hunt Henry - Conrad Nelson Duchess - Tupele Dorgu Bartholomew - Fiona Clarke Episode 3 - Time and Tide Written by David Hodgson Directed by Gary Brown Old Man - Will Tacey Teddy - Alan Morrissey Lawrence - Will Ash Megan - Hannah Wood Brankin - Sean Mason Jess - Harriet Chandler Judd Shaffy - Hamilton Berstock Episode 4 - A Certain Date Written by Alan Harris Directed by Helen Perry Geoff - Julian Lewis Jones Valmai - Sara McGaughey Sandy - Katy Owen Mystic June - Lisa Palfrey Doctor Ramis - Richard Mitchley Pigeon - Sion Pritchard King Rat - Michael Bertenshaw Episode 5 – Nine Lives Written by Anna Maria Murphy Directed by James Robinson Beth - Eiry Thomas Patrick - Peter Marinker Bill - Christian Patterson Mrs Knowles - Sharon Morgan Miriam/Janet - Eirlys Bellin Reg/Harold - Matthew Gravelle Episode 6 – Elephants All the Way Up Written by Lavinia Murray Directed by Gary Brown Harper - Graeme Hawley Yolanda - Kate Coogan Dad - Seamus O'Neill Carlos - Chris Jack Arlo/Turtle - Lloyd Peters Grayson/Turtle -Malcolm Raeburn Woman/Turtle - Lisa Allen ©2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Alan Harris, Anna Mary Murphy, David Hodgson, Gary Brown, Lavinia Murray, Leah Chillery (Author), Don Gilet, Dylan Edwards, Eiry Thomas, Full cast, Graeme Hawley, Kathryn Hunt, Lisa Palfrey, Matthew Gravelle (Narrator)

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Irène Némirovsky: Four BBC Radio Full-Cast Dramatisations: The Dogs and the Wolves, Jezebel, The Misunderstanding and Dolce from the Suite Française Series

"BBC radio adaptations of four acclaimed works from the bestselling Ukrainian-born author Irène Némirovsky Best known for her posthumously published novel Suite Française, Irène Némirovsky was born in Kiev in 1903. Her family fled the Russian Revolution for Paris, where she found fame as a novelist. But when the Nazis occupied France, she was arrested as a Jew and sent to Auschwitz, where she died aged just 39. This collection includes four of her best works, dramatised for radio with a full cast. The Misunderstanding - Scarred by war, Yves returns to the Spanish resort of his childhood. There he meets beautiful, bored Denise, and the duo embark on an affair. But their love is challenged by mutual misunderstanding. Described as Némirovsky's Madame Bovary, this compelling tale of passion and regret stars Sarah Smart and Joseph Kloska. Jezebel - 1935, and Gladys Eysenach, a beautiful, elegant woman obsessed with her lost youth, is on trial for shooting dead her much younger lover. Delving into her past, she recounts the key events that led to the murder. Frances Barber stars as Gladys, with Anna Francolini as Némirovsky. Dolce - In 1941, a German regiment is billeted in a French village. In the Angellier household two warring women pack away their valuables and prepare to meet the enemy. An adaptation of the second, standalone volume of Némirovsky's masterpiece, Suite Française, this searing depiction of France under German occupation stars Sian Thomas, Eve Best, Deborah Findlay and James D'Arcy. The Dogs and the Wolves - Growing up during the Jewish pogroms in Ukraine, Ada falls in love with her rich cousin, Harry Sinner. But her poor cousin, Ben, is in love with her. When both families move to Paris, Ada becomes an artist, while Harry moves in elite French society. Then one day, he sees two of Ada's paintings, and her life is changed forever... Sarah Smart stars as Ada, with Carl Prekopp as Harry and Graeme Hawley as Ben, in Némirovsky's epic tale of family, finance and fate. First published 1926 (The Misunderstanding), 1937 (Jezebel), 2006 (Dolce), 2009 (The Dogs and the Wolves) Cast and credits Written by Irène Némirovsky Translated by Sandra Smith The Misunderstanding Cast: Joseph Kloska, Sarah Smart, Charlotte Sienna Lee, Jake Ferretti, Evan Jones, Rupert Hill, Emma Gregory Dramatised by Lin Coghlan Directed by Pauline Harris First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 21-25 January 2019 Jezebel Cast: Frances Barber, Anna Francolini, Natasha Cowley, David Sterne, Keziah Joseph, Victoria Brazier, Conrad Nelson, Ellen Dryden, John Catterall, Ashley Margolis Dramatised by Ellen Dryden Produced and directed by Pauline Harris First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 7-11 November 2016 Dolce Cast: Sian Thomas, Eve Best, Deborah Findlay, James D'Arcy, Alex Tregear, Stuart McLoughlln, Teresa Gallagher Adapted by Penny Leicester Produced and directed by Di Speirs First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 14-18 August 2006 The Dogs and the Wolves Cast: Anna Francolini, Sarah Smart, Carl Prekopp, Graeme Hawley, Sydney Wade, Ellis Hollins, Ben Hanley, Will Tacey, Olwen May, Fiona Clarke, Natalie Grady, Will Tacey Dramatised by Ellen Dryden Produced and directed by Pauline Harris First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 10-14 June 2013 © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Irène Némirovsky (Author), Anna Francolini, Carl Prekopp, Eve Best, Frances Barber, Full Cast, Graeme Hawley, Joseph Kloska, Natalie Grady, Sarah Smart, Sian Thomas (Narrator)

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All the Dark Corners: The Desk: A BBC Radio 4 dramatisation

"Davis Finch is a hack TV writer with aspirations to write a novel. In order to be a real writer he feels he needs a proper desk. The one he buys changes his life. He becomes a success - but at what price? This spooky psychological thriller by Andrew Readman stars Graeme Hawley, Tim McInnerny, Karen West, Greg Wood, Melissa Jane Sinden and Russell Richardson. Producer/Director: Gary Brown."

Andrew Readman (Author), Graeme Hawley, Karen West, Melissa Jane Sinden, Richard Russell, Tim Mcinnery (Narrator)

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The Last Free Hours of Charlie Radcliffe: A BBC Radio 4 dramatisation

"To the outside world Charlie Radcliffe was an esteemed businessman and philanthropist. But Charlie knew that he had swindled billions over decades from his wealthy clients and he knew that one day the game would be up. Now in prison, Charlie tells the story of his last hours of freedom to new inmate Sam. Drew Pautz's drama inspired by the crisis in the financial world examines the gaps between facts, finance, conscience and confidence. Starring Henry Goodman, Ashley Kumar, Conrad Nelson, Graeme Hawley, Kevin Harvey and Chris Jack. Produced by Nadia Molinari."

Drew Pautz (Author), Ashley Kumar, Chris Jack, Conrad Nelson, Graeme Hawley, Henry Goodman, Kevin Harvey (Narrator)

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