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"The ultimate, full-cast dramatisations of Homer’s two epic Greek masterpieces, with exceptional casts including Derek Jacobi, Christopher Eccleston, Tim McInnerny and Benedict Cumberbatch REDISCOVER THE EPIC MYTHS BEFORE YOU SEE CHRISTOPHER NOLAN'S MAJOR MOTION PICTURE Attributed to the Greek poet Homer, The Iliad and The Odyssey are among the greatest and most influential works of the past 3000 years, often claimed as the cornerstones of Western literature. These unmissable BBC dramas breathe new life into the classic stories, adding an extra dimension with stunning casts and specially composed music. Vivid, visceral and action-packed, they will transport you to the battlefield of Troy, and take you on a fantastic journey with the wandering king of Ithaca... The Iliad – In pursuit of the beautiful Helen, stolen by the Trojan prince Paris, an Achaean battle fleet has sailed from Greece. For nine years the army of the Achaeans has lain siege to Troy, but still the great city stands – and in the ranks, failure breeds resentment and feuding. When the great warrior Achilles is humiliated by his leader, Agamemnon, he refuses to take any further part in the fight. But when the Trojan hero Hector kills his closest friend, Patroclus, he rampages back into battle to take a terrible revenge… Derek Jacobi narrates Homer's gripping tale of fury, grief, love and war, dramatised by Tom Holland and starring Christopher Eccleston, Iain Glen, Imogen Stubbs and Andrew Sachs. The Odyssey – The Trojan War is long over, but Odysseus is still struggling to get home. After a decade of fighting and a further ten years battling storms and calamities, the Gods have decided that it is time for him to return to Ithaca. But Poseidon still wants revenge… As Odysseus is freed from the coils of Calypso, who had held him prisoner for seven years, we hear the incredible tale of his seafaring adventures, and his encounters with enchantresses, nymphs, monsters, prophets and ghosts. And we learn of his faithful wife Penelope who waits for him, besieged by suitors, and their son Telemachus who has a quest of his own… This stunning production won Gold at the 2005 Spoken Word Awards and was acclaimed Best Audio Drama at the 2009 Audie Awards. Tim McInnerny stars as Odysseus, with Amanda Redman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Bertie Carvel, Adjoa Andoh and Frances Barber. The Iliad Homer – Derek Jacobi Achilles – Christopher Eccleston Hector – Iain Glen Agamemnon – Bill Wallis Helen – Imogen Stubbs Chryses – Clive Mantle Athena/Andromache – Suzanna Hamilton Hero/Hecuba – Mia Soteriou Odysseus – Michael Elwyn Priam – Andrew Sachs Paris – Tom Espiner Menelaus – John MacKay Thetis – Jacqueline Tong Zeus – Michael Fenton Stevens Patroclus – Jamie Glover Apollo – Chris Donnelly Dramatised by Tom Holland Produced and directed by Viv Beeby and Jeremy Howes The Odyssey Odysseus – Tim McInnerny Penelope – Amanda Redman Telemachus – Benedict Cumberbatch Athena – Janet McTeer Zeus – John Wood Eurycleia – Mary Wimbush Hermes – Bertie Carvel King Alcinous – Geoffrey Whitehead Queen Arete – Cheryl Campbell Princess Nausicaa – Alice Hart Calypso – Adjoa Andoh The Cyclops – Barrie Rutter Antinous – Danny Webb Eurymachus – Jonathan Keeble Amphinomus – Chris Pavlo Eurylochus – Ewan Bailey Polites – John Rowe Elpenus – Stephen Hogan Eurybates – Philip Fox Antiphus/Shipmate – Jon Glover Eumaeus – Ioan Meredith Circe – Frances Barber Ghost of Anticleia – Joanna McCallum The Sirens: Elena Ferarri, Belinda Sykes, Harriet Williams Dramatised by Simon Armitage Directed by Janet Whitaker © 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"
Homer (Author), Adjoa Andoh, Amanda Redman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Bertie Carvel, Christopher Eccleston, Clive Mantle, Derek Jacobi, Frances Barber, Full Cast, Iain Glen, Imogen Stubbs, Mary Wimbush, Tim McInnerney (Narrator)
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"BBC radio dramatisations of classic novels centred around engaging anti-heroes who dominate high society Ambitious. Ruthless. Unprincipled. With their blurred morals and relatable imperfections, it’s no wonder we find anti-heroes so appealing and fascinating. Featuring a mixture of male and female anti-heroes across England, Scotland, France and New York, these fantastic adaptations of five of the best-known and best-loved classics of literature follow some of these flawed, nuanced characters as they steal the spotlight and make their presence known. Macbeth – Scottish general Macbeth’s life is changed when he encounters three witches who predict that he will become the king of Scotland. Encouraged by his forceful wife, he proceeds to fulfil the prophecy, but descends into madness and tyranny... This thrilling production of William Shakespeare's dark tragedy about ambition for power stars Neil Dudgeon and Emma Fielding. The Count of Monte Cristo – Marseilles, 1815. Nineteen-year-old seaman Edmond Dantès is engaged to the beautiful Mercédès and about to be promoted to Captain. But when three acquaintances betray him, he is condemned to 14 years of solitary confinement in the Chateau D'If. Escaping the notorious prison, Dantès plots his enemies’ destruction… Iain Glen stars in Alexandre Dumas’s swashbuckling tale of revenge. Emma – Handsome, clever and rich, Emma Woodhouse is so blessed by life that she declares she will never marry. However, she is determined to find the right match for her new friend Harriet Smith. Eve Best stars in this adaptation of Jane Austen's sparkling comedy of young love and romantic meddling. Vanity Fair – Thackeray's deliciously ironic tale of passion and ambition, set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, follows the fortunes of penniless, social-climbing Becky Sharp and her wealthy, sweet-natured best friend, Amelia Sedley. Starring Stephen Fry as the Narrator, with Emma Fielding as Becky, Katy Cavanagh as Amelia and Toby Jones as Jos. The Great Gatsby – Arriving in Long Island, Nick Carraway is reacquainted with his distant cousin, Daisy Buchanan, and falls in with her wealthy crowd. His neighbour, self-made millionaire Jay Gatsby, is the man who has everything – but one thing will always be out of his reach... A portrait of the Jazz Age in all of its decadence and excess, this dramatisation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's seminal novel stars Bryan Dick and Andrew Scott. Credits Macbeth Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Marc Beeby Composer: Timothy X Atack Sound design by Colin Guthrie First broadcast BBC Radio 3, 17 May 2015 The Count of Monte Cristo Written by Alexandre Dumas Adapted by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Jeremy Mortimer and Sasha Yevtushenko Music by David Tobin and Jeff Meegan First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 25 November–16 December 2012 Emma Written by Jane Austen Dramatised by April de Angelis Directed by Jonquil Panting Music: Martin Souter and Sarah Stowe First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 26 November–3 December 2000 Vanity Fair Written by William Makepeace Thackeray Dramatised by Stephen Wyatt Produced by Claire Grove First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 13 September–8 October 2004 The Great Gatsby Written by F. Scott Fitzgerald Dramatised by Robert Forrest Directed by Gaynor MacFarlane First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 6–13 May 2012 © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd."
Alexandre Dumas, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Jane Austen, W.M. Thackeray, William Shakespeare (Author), Andrew Scott, Bryan Dick, David Bamber, Emma Fielding, Eve Best, Full Cast, Iain Glen, Neil Dudgeon, Stephen Fry, Toby Jones, Tom Hollander (Narrator)
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The Barchester Chronicles: Six BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations
"Six lavish BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations of Anthony Trollope's much-loved novels, plus a bonus documentary about Trollope himself. Anthony Trollope's series of witty, gently satirical stories of provincial life are set in the fictional town of Barchester and the surrounding county of Barsetshire. With a focus on the lives, loves and tribulations of the local clergy and rural gentry, the canvas is broad and colourful, with a set of iconic characters in whose lives we become intimately involved as they grow up, grow old, and fall in or out of love and friendship across the years. The Warden: The gentle Mr Harding finds his peaceful life disrupted when his would-be son-in-law calls into question the large income he receives as warden of Barchester alms house. Starring Tim Pigott-Smith and Maggie Steed. Barchester Towers: The cathedral town is changing again, with the arrival of a new Bishop, his wife and his Chaplain from London throwing all Barchester into disarray. Starring Tim Pigott-Smith and Una Stubbs. Dr Thorne: When young heir Frank Gresham expresses his desire to marry Mary, her uncle Dr Thorne realises that a secret he has concealed for so long can no longer stay secret. Starring Iain Glenn, Pippa Haywood and Douglas Booth. Framley Parsonage: Mark Robarts, the young vicar of Framley, cannot resist the lure of celebrity beyond his own village. But his ambitious pursuits will lead him to risk his devoted wife and children, as well as his sister's happiness. Starring Pip Carter, Hattie Morahan and Kate Buffrey. The Small House at Allington: The arrival of the handsome Adolphus Crosbie causes quite a stir at Allington. There is concern for Lily Dale in her fight against scarlet fever, and Dr Crofts is a frequent visitor to the Small House. Starring Scarlett Alice Johnson and Blake Ritson. The Last Chronicle of Barset: Henry Grantley has fallen in love again, Lily's past returns to haunt her, and Mr Crawley must reckon with an angry butcher. Johnny traverses Europe trying to save Mr Crawley and meets an unexpected new friend. Starring Adam Kotz and Samuel Barnett. Also included is the documentary Trollope, in which poet Michael Symmons Roberts, who dramatised several of the books in this release, sets out to visit the places that inspired Trollope's writing - interrupted at times by Trollope (voiced by Hamilton Berstock) himself. Cast and credits Written by Anthony Trollope. The Warden Dramatised by Michael Symmons Roberts. Directed by Susan Roberts. Produced by Charlotte Riches. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 26th January 2014. Barchester Towers Dramatised by Nick Warburton. Directed by Marion Nancarrow. Music composed by David Tobin, Jeff Meegan and Julian Gallant. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 2nd-16th February 2014. Dr Thorne Dramatised by Michael Symmons Roberts. Directed by Susan Roberts. Produced by Charlotte Riches. Music composed by David Tobin, Jeff Meegan and Julian Gallant. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 4th-18th May 2014. Framley Parsonage Dramatised by Nick Warburton. Directed & produced by Marion Nancarrow. Music composed by David Robin, Jeff Meegan and Julian Gallant. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 31st August - 14th September 2014. The Small House at Allington Dramatised by Michael Symmons Roberts. Directed by Gary Brown. Produced by Charlotte Riches. Music composed by David Tobin, Jeff Meegan and Julian Gallant. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 21st December 2014 - 4th January 2015. The Last Chronicle of Barset Dramatised by Nick Warburton. Directed & produced by Marion Nancarrow. Music composed by David Tobin, Jeff Meegan and Julian Gallant. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 31st May - 21st June 2015. Trollope Presented by Michael Symmons Roberts. Produced by Faith Lawrence. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 3rd January 2014. ©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"
Anthony Trollope (Author), Blake Ritson, Douglas Booth, Full Cast, Hattie Morahan, Iain Glen, Maggie Steed, Pip Carter, Pippa Haywood, Tim Pigott-Smith, Una Stubbs (Narrator)
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"A BBC Radio collection bringing together much-loved works by Alexandre Dumas and Alexandre Dumas fils, starring Timothy Spall, Anton Lesser, Iain Glen, Ruth Wilson and Dan Stevens. Alexandre Dumas père and fils are among the most popular and widely read authors in French literature, whose works have been adapted numerous times for stage, screen and radio. This BBC radio collection brings together three of their most famous tales of chivalry, heroism and romance. The Three Musketeers In this immortal tale of intrigue and derring-do, dashing young swordsman D’Artagnan and three members of King Louis XIII’s elite royal guard – Athos, Porthos and Aramis – embark on a series of adventures full of duelling, danger, courage and camaraderie. The Count of Monte Cristo Marseilles, 1815. Nineteen-year-old seaman Edmond Dantès is engaged to the beautiful Mercédès and about to be promoted to Captain. But his luck runs out when three acquaintances betray him, and he is condemned to fourteen years’ solitary confinement in the Chateau D'If. Escaping the notorious prison, Dantès plots his enemies’ destruction. His revenge will prove devastating… The Lady of the Camellias Written by Alexandre Dumas fils, this poignant tale of doomed love tells the story of Marguerite Gautier, a Parisian courtesan who goes on a journey through worldliness, romance, renunciation and atonement, thanks to a passionate affair with young Armand Duval. The Three Musketeers Written by Alexandre Dumas D'Artagnan – Jamie Glover Athos – Robert Glenister Porthos – Timothy Spall Aramis – Anton Lesser D'Artagnan’s father – James Taylor Jussac/Des Essarts – David Jarvis De Treville – Malcolm Ward King – Nicholas Boulton Planchet – Dominic Letts Bonacieux – Norman Bird Musketeer/Rochefort – Michael Onslow Narrator – John Rowe Madame Bonacieux – Helena Breck Duke of Buckingham – Michael Cochrane Queen – Teresa Gallagher Cardinal Richelieu – Julian Glover Magistrate – John Evitts Warder/Grimaud – Tom Bevan Bazin – David Rowan De Wardes – Kim Wall Milady de Winter – Imelda Staunton Lord de Winter – Gareth Armstrong Felton – Lyndam Gregory With Rachel Atkins, Nicholas Murchie, Peter Kenny, Frances Jeater and Stuart Organ Dramatised by James Saunders Produced and directed by Martin Jenkins The Count of Monte Cristo Written by Alexandre Dumas Edmond Dantes – Iain Glen Haydee – Jane Lapotaire Abbe Faria – Richard Johnson Monsieur Morrell/Operator – Robert Blythe Danglars – Toby Jones Fernand de Morcerf – Zubin Varla Caderousse – Ben Crowe Jacopo – Joe Sims Captain Patin – Patrick Brennan Albert de Morcerf/Antoine/Andrea Cavalcanti – Will Howard Claude/Coachman/Bertuccio/Banker – Paul Stonehouse Max Morrell – Adam Nagaitis Mathilde– Liza Sadovy Julie Morrell/Eugenie Danglars – Eleanor Crooks Younger Haydee – Amber Rose Revah Gerard de Villefort – Paul Rhys Mercédès de Morcerf – Josette Simon Heloise de Villefort – Kate Fleetwood General Noirtier – Karl Johnson Hermine Danglars – Stephanie Racine Valentine de Villefort – Lizzy Watts Madame Lascelles/Actor – Sarah Thom Edourd de Villefort – Finn Monteath Adapted for radio by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Produced and directed by Jeremy Mortimer and Sasha Yevtushenko Music by David Tobin and Jeff Meegan The Lady of the Camellias Written by Alexandre Dumas fils Marguerite – Ruth Wilson Duval – Dan Stevens Dumas – Joseph Kloska Marguerite's sister/Prudence/Maid – Manon Edwards Gravedigger/Ernest/Count – Dick Bradnum Gaston/Porter – Keiron Self Duval Senior – Steffan Rhodri Olympe – Lynne Seymour Adapted by Frances Byrnes Produced and directed by Polly Thomas"
Alexandre Dumas (Author), Anton Lesser, Dan Stevens, Full Cast, Iain Glen, Jamie Glover, Jane Lapotaire, Paul Rhys, Robert Glenister, Ruth Wilson, Timothy Spall, Toby Jones (Narrator)
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"NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A thrilling collection of twenty-one original stories by an all-star list of contributors-including a new A Game of Thrones story by George R. R. Martin! If you're a fan of fiction that is more than just black and white, this latest story collection from #1 New York Times bestselling author George R. R. Martin and award-winning editor Gardner Dozois is filled with subtle shades of gray. Twenty-one all-original stories, by an all-star list of contributors, will delight and astonish you in equal measure with their cunning twists and dazzling reversals. And George R. R. Martin himself offers a brand-new A Game of Thrones tale chronicling one of the biggest rogues in the entire history of Ice and Fire. Follow along with the likes of Gillian Flynn, Joe Abercrombie, Patrick Rothfuss, Scott Lynch, Cherie Priest, Garth Nix, and Connie Willis, as well as other masters of literary sleight-of-hand, in this rogues gallery of stories that will plunder your heart-and yet leave you all the richer for it. Featuring all-new stories by Joe Abercrombie • Daniel Abraham • David W. Ball • Paul Cornell • Bradley Denton • Phyllis Eisenstein • Gillian Flynn • Matthew Hughes • Joe R. Lansdale • Scott Lynch • Garth Nix • Cherie Priest • Patrick Rothfuss • Steven Saylor • Michael Swanwick • Lisa Tuttle • Carrie Vaughn • Walter Jon Williams • Connie Willis • and more! Plus an Introduction by George R. R. Martin! Cast List: INTRODUCTION: EVERYBODY LOVES A ROGUE, read by George R. R. Martin TOUGH TIMES ALL OVER, read by Gwendoline Christie WHAT DO YOU DO?, read by Julia Whelan THE INN OF THE SEVEN BLESSINGS, read by Roy Dotrice BENT TWIG, read by Phil Gigante TAWNY PETTICOATS, read by Ron Donachie PROVENANCE, read by W. Morgan Sheppard ROARING TWENTIES, read by Janis Ian A YEAR AND A DAY IN OLD THERADANE, read by Gwendoline Christie BAD BRASS, read by Gil Bellows HEAVY METAL, read by Scott Brick THE MEANING OF LOVE, read by Conleth Hill A BETTER WAY TO DIE, read by Roy Dotrice ILL SEEN IN TYRE, read by Gethin Anthony A CARGO OF IVORIES, read by Ron Donachie DIAMONDS FROM TEQUILA, read by David Greenlee THE CARAVAN TO NOWHERE, read by W. Morgan Sheppard THE CURIOUS AFFAIR OF THE DEAD WIVES, read by Harriet Walter HOW THE MARQUIS GOT HIS COAT BACK, read by Roy Dotrice NOW SHOWING, read by Molly Quinn THE LIGHTNING TREE, read by Rupert Degas THE ROGUE PRINCE, read by Iain Glen Praise for Rogues "Not a single bad story in the bunch . . . The table of contents alone will make fans from all genre aisles salivate."-Library Journal"
Gardner Dozois, George R. R. Martin (Author), George R. R. Martin, Gwendoline Christie, Iain Glen, Janis Ian, Molly Quinn, Ron Donachie, Roy Dotrice, Rupert Degas, Various, W. Morgan Sheppard (Narrator)
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"An exclusive hotel on a tiny picturesque island seems to be the ideal retreat from the stresses of criminal detection for Hercule Poirot. But with the appearance of the beautiful Arlena Stuart, the quiet and peaceful atmosphere becomes charged with an indefinable erotic tension. And when she is found viciously strangled in a secluded cove, there are few, especially among the women, who seem to feel either surprise or regret. As Poirot follows a twisting path of bizarre and bewildering clues, his only certainties are that the solution lies within Arlena herself, and that there is evil under the sun. John Moffat as Hercule Poirot heads an all-star cast which includes Iain Glen, Fiona Fullerton, Robin Ellis, Wendy Craig, George Baker and Joan Littlewood."
Agatha Christie (Author), Fiona Fullerton, Iain Glen, John Moffatt (Narrator)
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