Audiobooks Narrated by Hilary Mantel

Hilary Mantel: Beyond Black and more: A BBC Radio Drama Collection

"Two of Hilary Mantel's finest novels, adapted for BBC Radio 4 - plus an exclusive short story One of the 21st century's most celebrated authors, Hilary Mantel won the Booker Prize twice: for 2009's Wolf Hall, the first in her phenomenally successful Thomas Cromwell trilogy, and its 2012 sequel Bring Up the Bodies. The third novel in the series, 2020's The Mirror and the Light, won the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction. This collection includes three of her best works of contemporary fiction, ranging from the Gothic to the blackly comic. Fludd - Hilary Mantel reads her own abridged novel, set in the dour northern mill town of Fetherhoughton in the 1950s. Presiding over the community are Father Angwin, a Catholic priest who has lost his faith in God (but still believes in the Devil) and Mother Perpetua, the head of the local convent. Then, one day, the mysterious Fludd appears - and miracles begin to happen.... Winner of the 1989 Winifred Holtby Memorial Prize, this is a magically inventive tale of faith, alchemy and transformation. Beyond Black - Starring Alison Steadman, this dramatisation of Hilary Mantel's witty, sinister novel introduces us to Alison Hart, an awkward, obese medium who spends her life touring suburban London's psychic fairs with her efficient but heartless assistant, Colette. Aided by her disgusting spirit guide Morris, she passes on reassuring messages from the other side - but offstage, she is haunted by her own malevolent ghosts. To banish them, she must confront the painful truth about her troubled past.... 'In a Right State' - A homeless, lonely old lady packs all her possessions into two faint-striped, shapeless bags and takes herself off to A & E. Sitting in the waiting room, she gives us her wry observations on the other 'habitués' - while sharing her own unlikely memories and the odd bad joke. Inspired by Alan Bennett's diaries, this beautifully drawn, witty and poignant tale was shortlisted for the BBC National Short Story award, and is read by Miriam Margolyes. Text copyright © Hilary Mantel 1989 (Fludd), 2005 (Beyond Black), 2016 ('In a Right State') All rights reserved Cast and credits Written by Hilary Mantel Fludd Abridged and read by Hilary Mantel Produced by Jane Robinson First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 3-14 June 1991 Beyond Black Alison - Alison Steadman Colette - Rosie Cavaliero Morris - Bill Wallis Gavin - Mark Meadows Natasha/Renee/Mandy- Adrienne O'Sullivan Emmie - Katharine Rogers Keith/Aitkenside - Simon Armstrong Mrs McGibbet/Maureen - Sheila Hannon Mrs Etchells - June Barrie Silvana - Jacqueline Tong Mart - Malcolm Hamilton Dramatised by Caroline Harrington. Directed by Sara Davies. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 1-12 March 2010 'In a Right State' Read by Miriam Margolyes Produced by Julian Wilkinson First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 19 September 2016 © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Hilary Mantel (Author), Alison Steadman, Bill Wallis, Full Cast, Hilary Mantel, Miriam Margolyes, Rosie Cavaliero (Narrator)

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The Reith Lectures: 10 of the best

"Ten emblematic lectures by world-leading thinkers, specially selected by the series producer. Since 1948, the BBC's iconic annual lecture series has provided a platform for brilliant, entertaining individuals to discuss and develop their ideas on radio. The topics range from art and science to history, culture, politics and more, and each Reith Lecture - which is a little longer than a TED talk - is followed by a lively question-and-answer session showcasing the speaker's expertise, wisdom and wit. This collection brings together ten of the very best Reith Lectures, chosen by the series producer, Jim Frank. Prize-winning artist Grayson Perry argues that art can no longer shock us - we've seen it all before; bestselling novelist Hilary Mantel explores how art can bring the dead back to life; Eliza Manningham-Buller, the former MI5 director, tells us what it was like to head up the security services in the aftermath of 9/11; Tom Kirkwood asks whether ageing and death are the price we pay for sex; and Margaret MacMillan discusses the relationship between war and humanity, and the role of the soldier. In addition, Atul Gawande considers the future of medicine; Michael Sandel examines the expansion of markets; Kwame Anthony Appiah appeals for a world free of racial fixations; Vilayanur S. Ramachandran looks at the process we call 'seeing'; and Daniel Barenboim celebrates the power of music to bring us together. Illuminating, captivating and thought-provoking, these superlative radio lectures are full of insight and inspiration. Production credits Presented, chaired and introduced by Sue Lawley Produced and curated by Jim Frank Edited by Hugh Levinson First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on the following dates: Tom Kirkwood: Sex and Death 18 April 2001 Vilayanur S. Ramachandran: Synapses and the Self 9 April 2003 Daniel Barenboim: In the Beginning was Sound 7 April 2006 Michael Sandel: Markets and Morals 9 June 2009 Eliza Manningham-Buller: Terror 6 September 2011 Grayson Perry: Nice Rebellion - Welcome In! 29 October 2013 Atul Gawande: The Century of the System 2 December 2014 Kwame Anthony Appiah: Colour 1 November 2016 Hilary Mantel: The Day is for the Living 13 June 2017 Margaret MacMillan: Fearing and Loving - Making Sense of the Warrior 3 July 2018 © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd."

Various (Author), Atul Gawande, Daniel Barenboim, Eliza Manningham-Buller, Grayson Perry, Hilary Mantel, Kwame Anthony Appiah, Margaret Macmillan, Michael J. Sandel, Tom Kirkwood, Vilayanur S. Ramachandran (Narrator)

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