Audiobooks Narrated by Ian Hughes

Gwyn Thomas: A BBC Radio Collection: Six Full-Cast Dramatisations including All Things Betray Thee

"BBC Radio dramatisations and readings of the great Welsh writer's works A novelist, playwright, broadcaster and raconteur, Gwyn Thomas was celebrated as one of Wales’s finest writers in the English language. He wrote countless novels, short stories and plays for stage, radio, and television, and he frequently contributed to Punch magazine. This BBC collection features a selection of his finest works, showcasing his engaging storytelling, dark humour and ability to capture the essence of Welsh valley life and culture. All Things Betray Thee, set in the fictional South Wales town of Moonlea in 1835, explores the personal and societal impacts of industrialization through the eyes of a travelling harpist. Adapted by Alan Plater, of ‘The Beiderbecke Trilogy’ fame, this stirring drama stars Ian Hughes and Patrick Brennan. The Alderman, starring Donald Houston and Mary Wimbush, centres on small-town politics, as an influential councillor dreams of becoming a Westminster MP. A frustrated polymath drives his friends mad with his constant showing off in He Knows, He Knows, starring Philip Madoc, and in Gazooka, Gwyn Thomas himself recalls the long, hot summer of the General Strike, and the marching jazz bands that erupted into the Rhondda. Dewi Williams stars as a headmaster whose luck is about to turn in The Entrance; while in The Giving Time, Ronnie Williams plays a would-be choirmaster in search of a miracle. Also included are a quartet of stories about the eccentric characters in the little mining town of Meadow Prospect – ‘Scalping Party’, ‘They Came and They Took Him Away’, ‘Brotherly Love’ and ‘The Couch, My Friend, Is Cold’. Four more short tales round off the collection: ‘The Cavers’ (read by Ray Smith), ‘Arrayed Like One of These’ (read by Andy Rivers), ‘Hugo My Friend’ (read by Rhodri Hugh) and ‘Little Fury (read by Patrick Brennan). Production credits Written by Gwyn Thomas All rights reserved All Things Betray Thee The Alderman He Knows, He Knows Gazooka The Entrance The Giving Time Life in Meadow Prospect The Cavers Arrayed Like One of These Hugo My Friend Little Fury © 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Gwyn Thomas (Author), Bryn Williams, Dillwyn Owen, Donald Houston, Full Cast, Ian Hughes, Keiron Self, Mali Harris, Manon Edwards, Mary Wimbush, Matthew Rhys, Melanie Walters, Philip Madoc, Ray Llewellyn, Ray Smith, Ric Jerrom, Ryan Davies, Siôn Probert (Narrator)

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Fireman Sam - Saving a Horse

"Trevor Evans has been teaching the children a useful skill – how to read a map. To test out their new skills, the children separate into teams to race each other to the top of Mount Pontypandy. James and Sarah are on one team, and Mandy and Norman are on the other. When Norman decides he doesn’t need to use the map though his team runs into trouble, and Fireman Sam and the fire department are soon on their way to the rescue! © 2022 Prism Art & Design Limited. The Fireman Sam name and character are trademarks of Prism Art & Design Limited. Based on an original idea by D. Gingell, D. Jones and original characters created by R.M.J. Lee. Join Fireman Sam on exciting adventures with his colleagues Station Officer Steele, Elvis, Tom, Penny, and everyone else from Pontypandy. He greets people that he meets when driving down the busy streets with Jupiter, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, and the other cool rescue vehicles. When he hears that fire-bell chime, Fireman Sam is there on time when a penguin escapes the zoo, a giant pumpkin causes trouble, and when a concert and a soccer game goes up in flames. He’s always on the scene, and you cannot ignore, Sam is the hero next door. Fireman Sam is a British animated TV series created by two former firefighters Dave Gingell and Dave Jones and developed by artist and writer Rob Lee. It first aired on British television in 1987 and has since become hugely popular around the world – airing in more than 35 languages in 155 countries. Set in the fictional rural Welsh village of Pontypandy, brave Fireman Sam and his fellow firefighters have had all sorts of adventures together over their 30-year history, and are always close at hand to help out. © 2022 Prism Art & Design Limited. The Fireman Sam name and character are trademarks of Prism Art & Design Limited. Based on an original idea by D. Gingell, D. Jones and original characters created by R.M.J. Lee."

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Fireman Sam - A Great Rescue Dog

"It’s a beautiful summers day in Pontypandy, and there is going to be a big picnic on the beach, with a sandcastle competition. Everyone is invited, but Elvis must stay at the fire station with Radar the dalmatian in case there is an emergency. On the beach, Norman is annoyed that young Lily keeps following him everywhere while he’s trying to concentrate on building the biggest sandcastle, but when the tide starts to rise and Lily goes missing the beachgoers must call on Elvis and Radar to help them find her. © 2022 Prism Art & Design Limited. The Fireman Sam name and character are trademarks of Prism Art & Design Limited. Based on an original idea by D. Gingell, D. Jones and original characters created by R.M.J. Lee. Join Fireman Sam on exciting adventures with his colleagues Station Officer Steele, Elvis, Tom, Penny, and everyone else from Pontypandy. He greets people that he meets when driving down the busy streets with Jupiter, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, and the other cool rescue vehicles. When he hears that fire-bell chime, Fireman Sam is there on time when a penguin escapes the zoo, a giant pumpkin causes trouble, and when a concert and a soccer game goes up in flames. He’s always on the scene, and you cannot ignore, Sam is the hero next door. Fireman Sam is a British animated TV series created by two former firefighters Dave Gingell and Dave Jones and developed by artist and writer Rob Lee. It first aired on British television in 1987 and has since become hugely popular around the world – airing in more than 35 languages in 155 countries. Set in the fictional rural Welsh village of Pontypandy, brave Fireman Sam and his fellow firefighters have had all sorts of adventures together over their 30-year history, and are always close at hand to help out. © 2022 Prism Art & Design Limited. The Fireman Sam name and character are trademarks of Prism Art & Design Limited. Based on an original idea by D. Gingell, D. Jones and original characters created by R.M.J. Lee."

Mattel (Author), Ian Hughes (Narrator)

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Fireman Sam - A Super Football Match

"In Pontypandy the town is preparing for the sports event of the year – the annual football match between the firefighters and the bus drivers! No one is more excited than young Norman, though he had forgotten that he promised to help Rosalia with her pizza stand at the stadium and will miss the match. Whilst the game gets underway, Norman has all kinds of problems in the kitchen, but luckily Sam, Elvis and Penny are all nearby to lend a hand! © 2022 Prism Art & Design Limited. The Fireman Sam name and character are trademarks of Prism Art & Design Limited. Based on an original idea by D. Gingell, D. Jones and original characters created by R.M.J. Lee. Join Fireman Sam on exciting adventures with his colleagues Station Officer Steele, Elvis, Tom, Penny, and everyone else from Pontypandy. He greets people that he meets when driving down the busy streets with Jupiter, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, and the other cool rescue vehicles. When he hears that fire-bell chime, Fireman Sam is there on time when a penguin escapes the zoo, a giant pumpkin causes trouble, and when a concert and a soccer game goes up in flames. He’s always on the scene, and you cannot ignore, Sam is the hero next door. Fireman Sam is a British animated TV series created by two former firefighters Dave Gingell and Dave Jones and developed by artist and writer Rob Lee. It first aired on British television in 1987 and has since become hugely popular around the world – airing in more than 35 languages in 155 countries. Set in the fictional rural Welsh village of Pontypandy, brave Fireman Sam and his fellow firefighters have had all sorts of adventures together over their 30-year history, and are always close at hand to help out. © 2022 Prism Art & Design Limited. The Fireman Sam name and character are trademarks of Prism Art & Design Limited. Based on an original idea by D. Gingell, D. Jones and original characters created by R.M.J. Lee."

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Fireman Sam - Canoe Adrift

"It’s the day of the great Pontypandy Canoe Race, and Ben and Hannah will be racing each other to the Harbour. Hannah is determined to win and sets off quickly, with Ben not far behind. Mandy and Norman meanwhile are distributing posters to ensure there will be a big crowd at the finish line to watch them cross the line. But Hannah and Ben don’t appear at the finish line when they should, and darkness is falling. Something is wrong – and Fireman Sam, Elvis and Penny are quickly on the case. © 2022 Prism Art & Design Limited. The Fireman Sam name and character are trademarks of Prism Art & Design Limited. Based on an original idea by D. Gingell, D. Jones and original characters created by R.M.J. Lee. Join Fireman Sam on exciting adventures with his colleagues Station Officer Steele, Elvis, Tom, Penny, and everyone else from Pontypandy. He greets people that he meets when driving down the busy streets with Jupiter, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, and the other cool rescue vehicles. When he hears that fire-bell chime, Fireman Sam is there on time when a penguin escapes the zoo, a giant pumpkin causes trouble, and when a concert and a soccer game goes up in flames. He’s always on the scene, and you cannot ignore, Sam is the hero next door. Fireman Sam is a British animated TV series created by two former firefighters Dave Gingell and Dave Jones and developed by artist and writer Rob Lee. It first aired on British television in 1987 and has since become hugely popular around the world – airing in more than 35 languages in 155 countries. Set in the fictional rural Welsh village of Pontypandy, brave Fireman Sam and his fellow firefighters have had all sorts of adventures together over their 30-year history, and are always close at hand to help out. © 2022 Prism Art & Design Limited. The Fireman Sam name and character are trademarks of Prism Art & Design Limited. Based on an original idea by D. Gingell, D. Jones and original characters created by R.M.J. Lee."

Mattel (Author), Ian Hughes (Narrator)

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Fireman Sam - A Fiery Concert

"The rockstars of Pontypandy Mike and Elvis are busy practising for their big concert in the harbour. When Fireman Sam pops over to hear them play, however, he finds the pair during a heated argument! The band decides to split up, and Mike and Elvis must both find new ways to entertain the crowd at the concert - but it’s hard to learn a new skill or to find a replacement in time. When sparks start flying at the concert, it’s up to Fireman Sam and his trusty firefighting crew to save the day and help Mike and Elvis become friends again. © 2022 Prism Art & Design Limited. The Fireman Sam name and character are trademarks of Prism Art & Design Limited. Based on an original idea by D. Gingell, D. Jones and original characters created by R.M.J. Lee. Join Fireman Sam on exciting adventures with his colleagues Station Officer Steele, Elvis, Tom, Penny, and everyone else from Pontypandy. He greets people that he meets when driving down the busy streets with Jupiter, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, and the other cool rescue vehicles. When he hears that fire-bell chime, Fireman Sam is there on time when a penguin escapes the zoo, a giant pumpkin causes trouble, and when a concert and a soccer game goes up in flames. He’s always on the scene, and you cannot ignore, Sam is the hero next door. Fireman Sam is a British animated TV series created by two former firefighters Dave Gingell and Dave Jones and developed by artist and writer Rob Lee. It first aired on British television in 1987 and has since become hugely popular around the world – airing in more than 35 languages in 155 countries. Set in the fictional rural Welsh village of Pontypandy, brave Fireman Sam and his fellow firefighters have had all sorts of adventures together over their 30-year history, and are always close at hand to help out. © 2022 Prism Art & Design Limited. The Fireman Sam name and character are trademarks of Prism Art & Design Limited. Based on an original idea by D. Gingell, D. Jones and original characters created by R.M.J. Lee."

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Fireman Sam - A Magic Rescue

"Norman has been practising his magic tricks and decides to make a movie of them up in the Pontypandy mountains. Mandy, James and Sarah all go to the mountains with Norman to help film his tricks, but when Norman flies his kite out of the train window en route to the location and gets it stuck, Gareth the train conductor has to call for Fireman Sam to come quickly and help rescue Norman! © 2022 Prism Art & Design Limited. The Fireman Sam name and character are trademarks of Prism Art & Design Limited. Based on an original idea by D. Gingell, D. Jones and original characters created by R.M.J. Lee. Join Fireman Sam on exciting adventures with his colleagues Station Officer Steele, Elvis, Tom, Penny, and everyone else from Pontypandy. He greets people that he meets when driving down the busy streets with Jupiter, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, and the other cool rescue vehicles. When he hears that fire-bell chime, Fireman Sam is there on time when a penguin escapes the zoo, a giant pumpkin causes trouble, and when a concert and a soccer game goes up in flames. He’s always on the scene, and you cannot ignore, Sam is the hero next door. Fireman Sam is a British animated TV series created by two former firefighters Dave Gingell and Dave Jones and developed by artist and writer Rob Lee. It first aired on British television in 1987 and has since become hugely popular around the world – airing in more than 35 languages in 155 countries. Set in the fictional rural Welsh village of Pontypandy, brave Fireman Sam and his fellow firefighters have had all sorts of adventures together over their 30-year history, and are always close at hand to help out. © 2022 Prism Art & Design Limited. The Fireman Sam name and character are trademarks of Prism Art & Design Limited. Based on an original idea by D. Gingell, D. Jones and original characters created by R.M.J. Lee."

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Fireman Sam - Competition in Danger

"It’s the day of the Giant Vegetable Competition in Pontypandy and the children are sure they will win, thanks to Hannah’s enormous pumpkin! All they have to do now is get the giant pumpkin to the fair – but it’s going to be tricky as it’s so huge and heavy! Meanwhile, a mysterious creature is causing havoc at the vegetable competition. Can Fireman Sam help get to the bottom of the mystery? © 2022 Prism Art & Design Limited. The Fireman Sam name and character are trademarks of Prism Art & Design Limited. Based on an original idea by D. Gingell, D. Jones and original characters created by R.M.J. Lee. Join Fireman Sam on exciting adventures with his colleagues Station Officer Steele, Elvis, Tom, Penny, and everyone else from Pontypandy. He greets people that he meets when driving down the busy streets with Jupiter, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, and the other cool rescue vehicles. When he hears that fire-bell chime, Fireman Sam is there on time when a penguin escapes the zoo, a giant pumpkin causes trouble, and when a concert and a soccer game goes up in flames. He’s always on the scene, and you cannot ignore, Sam is the hero next door. Fireman Sam is a British animated TV series created by two former firefighters Dave Gingell and Dave Jones and developed by artist and writer Rob Lee. It first aired on British television in 1987 and has since become hugely popular around the world – airing in more than 35 languages in 155 countries. Set in the fictional rural Welsh village of Pontypandy, brave Fireman Sam and his fellow firefighters have had all sorts of adventures together over their 30-year history, and are always close at hand to help out. © 2022 Prism Art & Design Limited. The Fireman Sam name and character are trademarks of Prism Art & Design Limited. Based on an original idea by D. Gingell, D. Jones and original characters created by R.M.J. Lee."

Mattel (Author), Ian Hughes (Narrator)

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Fireman Sam - The Runaway from Zoo

"Norman and Mandy are at the beach when they spot a penguin! Realising it must have escaped from the Zoo, Mandy wants to return it, but Norman has other ideas and decides to take it home. He soon discovers that looking after a penguin is more work than he realised though, and trouble starts when the penguin goes missing after he tries to take it to the swimming pool. Luckily, Fireman Sam and the firefighting team are soon on their way to the rescue! © 2022 Prism Art & Design Limited. The Fireman Sam name and character are trademarks of Prism Art & Design Limited. Based on an original idea by D. Gingell, D. Jones and original characters created by R.M.J. Lee. Join Fireman Sam on exciting adventures with his colleagues Station Officer Steele, Elvis, Tom, Penny, and everyone else from Pontypandy. He greets people that he meets when driving down the busy streets with Jupiter, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, and the other cool rescue vehicles. When he hears that fire-bell chime, Fireman Sam is there on time when a penguin escapes the zoo, a giant pumpkin causes trouble, and when a concert and a soccer game goes up in flames. He’s always on the scene, and you cannot ignore, Sam is the hero next door. Fireman Sam is a British animated TV series created by two former firefighters Dave Gingell and Dave Jones, and developed by artist and writer Rob Lee. It first aired on British television in 1987 and has since become hugely popular around the world – airing in more than 35 languages in 155 countries. Set in the fictional rural Welsh village of Pontypandy, brave Fireman Sam and his fellow firefighters have had all sorts of adventures together over their 30 year history, and are always close at hand to help out. © 2022 Prism Art & Design Limited. The Fireman Sam name and character are trademarks of Prism Art & Design Limited. Based on an original idea by D. Gingell, D. Jones and original characters created by R.M.J. Lee."

Mattel (Author), Ian Hughes (Narrator)

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