Audiobooks narrated by Janice Acquah

Says on the Tin: BBC Radio 4 Comedy set in the cutthroat world of advertising

Comedy capers set in the cutthroat world of advertising Disgraced in the US, maverick ad man, Eliott Thurber is forced to transfer to the newly opened London offices of Parabola Media. The clash of cultures has hilarious consequences as he tries to cope with promoting a range of peculiar products, challenging clients and not to mention his disgruntled new colleagues. His first assignment is a gourmet cat food for an intensely conservative company but Eliott has his eyes on a bigger prize, American investment in the NHS. After all, 'where there's pain, there's gain...' Can the media mastermind win over a whole new market? Or will his eccentric ways see him fall even further from favour? Laugh out loud over six episodes of this fast paced comedy drama set in the shallow, dog-eat-dog world of advertising. The series features the brilliant Pippa Haywood, star of Green Wing and Prisoner's Wives and Samantha Bond, best known for playing Miss Moneypenny in the James Bond movies and her role in the BAFTA nominated Outnumbered series. Michael Brandon, from the classic TV show Dempsey and Makepeace as well as Jerry Springer the Opera, plays Eilott Thurber. Says on the Tin is written by Christopher William Hill and is an absolute treat for any listeners who have enjoyed Trevor's World of Sport, Chambers and Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful. Cast and credits Written by Christopher William Hill Produced by Liz Webb Eliott Thurber - Michael Brandon Esther Finn - Samantha Bond Hannah Walker - Pippa Haywood Zadie - Joannah Tincey Ted Bruckner - Malcolm Tierney Toothrot - Chris Pavlo Customs Officer/Moses/Rutter - Stephen Critchlow Woman/Film Director - Janice Acquah Child - Manjeet Mann Stewardess/Angelique - Donnla Hughes Mrs Braden - Rachel Atkins Interpreter - Gunnar Cauthery Plaque/Baz - Inam Mirza Sal - John Guerrasio Hospital Exec - Dan Starkey Max - Robert Lonsdale Other parts played by Dan Starkey, Jonathan Tafler, Janice Acquah, Gunnar Catuhery and Jill Cardo First Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 29 December 2008 ©2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Christopher William Hill (Author), Donnla Hughes, Full Cast, Gunnar Cauthery, Inam Mirza, Janice Acquah, Joannah Tincey, Jonathan Tafler, Malcolm Tierney, Manjeet Mann, Michael Brandon, Pippa Haywood, Samantha Bond, Stephen Critchlow (Narrator)

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Wolf Light

A leopard dances under the moon. A wolf prowls. A red-beaked bird flies free. Three girls born on the same day in wolf light, the magical dusk, are bound together to protect the world. They can dazzle or destroy. They have wind-song and fire-fury at their fingertips, but their enemies are everywhere. From the bleak steppes of Mongolia and the tropical forests of Ghana to the stormy moors of Cornwall, the lands they love are plundered and poisoned. The girls must rally to perfect their skills and prove the strength of sister magic. But how far will Zula, Adoma and Linet go to defend their homes? Steeped in elemental myth, 'Wolf Light' is a call to us all to hear the ancient power within us, protect our environment, and conserve our heritage. It is the ideal read for fans of Kiran Millwood Hargrave's 'The Girl of Ink and Stars' and Emmi Itäranta's 'The Memory of Water'. What people are saying about 'Wolf Light': ´Elemental myth and magic are the beating heart of 'Wolf Light'... Fans of magical realism and powerful women will find much to admire.´ - Observer ´She weaves ancient storytelling magic into words of exceptional beauty... Everyone should read Badoe´ - Sophie Anderson, author of 'The House with Chicken Legs'. - Yaba Badoe is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and writer. Yaba was born in Ghana but now lives in England with her husband. She has been nominated for the Distinguished Woman of African Cinema award. Yaba's YA debut novel ´A Jigsaw of Fire and Stars´ was shortlisted for the 2018 Branford Boase Award and nominated for the 2018 Carnegie Medal.

Yaba Badoe (Author), Janice Acquah (Narrator)

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The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency: The Complete BBC Radio Series

The collected radio adaptations of Alexander McCall Smith's hugely popular novels, dramatised by the author himself 'Must-listen... simply wonderful' The Telegraph When Precious Ramotswe receives an inheritance from her father, she decides to set up Botswana's very first private detective agency - 'for the problems of ladies, and others'. Aided by the loyal, resourceful Grace Makutsi, and multiple cups of red bush tea, she sets out to investigate cases including missing husbands, wayward wives, unscrupulous con artists and unexpected deaths. She may not be an old-school investigator like her idol, Clovis Andersen, but her warm heart, empathetic nature and common-sense approach enable her to solve the most curious of mysteries - and win the heart of gentle motor mechanic Mr JLB Matekoni... Included here are all 35 stories from the acclaimed BBC radio series, written and adapted by Alexander McCall Smith from his own internationally bestselling books. These charming dramatisations are brought to life with vibrant, evocative African music and a first-rate cast, including Claire Benedict and Janice Acquah as Mma Ramotswe, Nadine Marshall as Mma Makutsi and Joseph Marcell and Ben Onwukwe as Mr JLB Matekoni. Written and dramatised by Alexander McCall Smith Produced and directed by Gaynor MacFarlane, Kirsty Williams and Eilidh McCreadie Cast Mma Ramotswe - Claire Benedict/Janice Acquah Mma Makutsi - Nadine Marshall Mr JLB Matekoni - Joseph Marcell/Ben Onwukwe Mr Polopetsi - Paterson Joseph/Steve Toussaint Mma Potokwani - Janice Acquah/Adjoa Andoh/Sarah Niles Phuti Radiphuti - Nyasha Hatendi/Jude Akuwidike Violet Sephotho - Anna Bengo/Sarah Niles Charlie - Jude Akuwudike/Tyronne Lewis/Maynard Eziashi Fanwell - Beru Tessema/Kedar Williams-Stirling With Gbemisola Ikumelo, Bhasker Patel, Ben Thomas, Peter Gevisser, Heather Imani, Tehmina Sacranie, Nancy Crane, Noma Dumezweni, Chuk Iwuji, Alibe Parsons, Emmanuel Ighodaro, Willie Jonah, William Gaminara, Aicha Kossoko, Don Warrington, Danny Sapani, Ndidi Ama, Ayesha Antoine, Sam Dale, Naomi Taylor, Mo Sesay, Babou Ceesay, Obi Abili, Eleanor Crooks, Kulvinder Ghir, Sudha Bhuchar, Amaka Okafor, Kai Francis-Lewis, Jason Barnett, Clare Perkins, Barbara Barnes, Saffron Coomber, Lorna Gayle, Debbie Korlay First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 10 September 2004-23 September 2019 Episode list: The Daddy The Bone The Maid Tears of the Giraffe The Chief Justice of Beauty The Confession The Kalahari Typing School for Men The Admirer How to Handle Men through the Application of Psychology House of Hope The Return of Note The Ceremony There Is No Such Thing as Free Food The Best Profession for a Blackmailer A Very Rude Woman Talking Shoes The Miracle at Speedy Motors Tea Time for the Traditionally Built The Seller of Beds An Exceptionally Wicked Lady Canoeing for Ladies A Late Van Just Glimpsed The Saturday Big Tent Wedding A Man from a Far Place The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection The Modern Husband Course The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon The Handsome Man's Deluxe Cafe The Dish of Yesterday This Is Not A Rubbish Boy The Woman Who Walked In Sunshine The Fat Cattle Club Precious and Grace House of Unexpected Sisters The Colours of All the Cattle © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Alexander McCall Smith (Author), Ben Onwukwe, Claire Benedict, Full Cast, Janice Acquah, Joseph Marcell, Nadine Marshall (Narrator)

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Mansfield Park: A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation

A captivating BBC radio dramatisation of Jane Austen's most overlooked novel Sent away from her poverty-stricken parents in Portsmouth to live with her wealthy aunt and uncle, Sir Thomas and Lady Bertram, nine-year-old Fanny Price is abruptly transplanted to a new, luxurious home: Mansfield Park. Overwhelmed by the grandeur of her surroundings, she feels out of place - and as she grows up, her spoiled cousins, Tom, Maria and Julia, never let her forget her humble beginnings. Only her cousin Edmund treats her with kindness, and the two become close companions. But their lives are turned upside down when Sir Thomas goes away to visit his sugar plantation in the West Indies - and the charismatic Crawfords, Henry and Mary, arrive on the scene. Glamorous, attractive and flirtatious, they shake up the entire Bertram family - and leave Fanny grappling with emotions she's never felt before... In Mansfield Park, Jane Austen gives us her subtlest and most unusual heroine: a displaced child, shaped by family and adversity, who becomes a quietly resolute young woman with an unshakeable moral code. This enthralling dramatisation focusses on the precariousness of Fanny's life - as a poor relation, unmarried, and living on an estate funded by sugar and slavery - and follows her as she navigates this high-stakes world with courage and conviction. Production credits Written by Jane Austen Adapted by Clara Glynn Produced by Gaynor Macfarlane Directed by Bruce Young Fanny Price - Lydia Wilson Edmund Bertram - Bryan Dick Mary Crawford - Tala Gouveia Henry Crawford - Tom Mothersdale Mrs Norris/Mrs Grant - Janice Acquah Lady Bertram - Madeleine Worrall Tom Bertram/William Price - Joshua Riley Sir Thomas - John Hollingworth Mr Rushworth- Samuel Valentine Maria Bertram - Faith Alabi Julia Bertram - Hollie Burgess First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 10-17 July 2022 © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Jane Austen (Author), Bryan Dick, Janice Acquah, Lydia Wilson, Tala Gouveia, Tom Mothersdale (Narrator)

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The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency: BBC Radio Casebook Vol.5: Four BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation

The fifth and final collection of BBC Radio 4 dramatisations, adapted by Alexander McCall Smith from his own bestselling books 'Touching, rhythmic, and laugh-out-loud hilarious' AudioFile Magazine 'Must-listen...beautifully cast, precisely timed, simply wonderful.' Daily Telegraph Botswana's best - and only - lady detective, Precious Ramotswe, returns for one last time to solve some surprising and challenging cases, aided as ever by the invaluable Mma Makutsi (and copious cups of red bush tea...) The first two-part story, The Fat Cattle Club and Precious and Grace, sees Mma Ramotswe and her dauntless Co-Director tasked by a Canadian lady, Susan Peters, to find her childhood home and her old nursemaid, Rosie. They must also extricate Mr Polopetsi from a dodgy business scheme, and try to solve the problem of Fanwell's stray dog - all while waiting for the rain to come. In the second 2-parter, The House of Unexpected Sisters and The Colours of All the Cattle, the Agency investigates a saleswoman's claims of unfair dismissal. Meanwhile, Mma Ramotswe discovers an unknown relative and a family mystery, and reluctantly agrees to stand for election to the local council... Featuring joyful African music and a superb cast, these delightful, warm-hearted dramatisatations star Janice Acquah as Mma Ramotswe, with Nadine Marshall as Mma Makutsi, Joseph Marcell as Mr JLB Matekoni, Steve Toussaint as Mr Polopetsi and Sarah Niles as Mma Potokwani. Production credits Written and dramatised by Alexander McCall Smith Directed by Gaynor MacFarlane (The Fat Cattle Club, Precious and Grace) and Eilidh McCreadie (The House of Unexpected Sisters, The Colours of All the Cattle) A BBC Radio Scotland production The Fat Cattle Club/Precious and Grace Mma Ramotswe - Janice Acquah Mma Makutsi - Nadine Marshall Mr JLB Matekoni - Ben Onwukwe Mr Polopetsi - Steve Toussaint Mma Potokwani/Bandie/Violet Sephotho - Sarah Niles Susan Peters - Barbara Barnes Mma Rosie/Mma Kentse/Neighbour - Eleanor Crooks Fanwell/Cool - Kedar Williams-Stirling Bishop/Superintendant Bogosi/Baker - Jude Akuwudike First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 19-20 July 2017 The House of Unexpected Sisters/The Colours of All the Cattle Mma Ramotswe - Janice Acquah Mma Makutsi - Nadine Marshall Mr JLB Matekoni/Chairman - Ben Onwukwe Mr Polopetsi - Steve Toussaint Mma Potokwani - Sarah Niles Charity/Neighbour - Saffron Coomber Charity's mother/Mma Gopalang - Lorna Gayle Stephen/John - Jason Barnett Mingie Ramotswe - Debbie Korlay Charlie - Maynard Eziashi First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 16-23 September 2019 © 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (p) 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Alexander McCall Smith (Author), Janice Acquah, Nadine Marshall (Narrator)

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All Quiet on the Western Front: A BBC Radio Drama

A full-cast dramatisation of one of the greatest war novels of all time.First published as a novel in 1929, All Quiet on the Western Front tells the story of a group of young German soldiers who are enduring, and then coming to terms with, the realities of the First World War.At the age of 19, following the outbreak of the First World War, Paul Bäumer enlists in the German Army. He is deployed to the Western Front, where the experience of life and death in the trenches has an enormous effect on him. He begins to feel disconnected from his past life: his family, his love of poetry, and his feelings. As the war progresses, Paul becomes increasingly lost in battle.Haunting yet comic, lyrical yet desperate, the novel became a bestseller on its original publication. It inspired an Oscar-winning film of the same name, and has been adapted for television and stage. This powerful radio dramatisation stars Robert Lonsdale as Paul Bäumer, with a supporting cast including Simon Trinder, Stephen Critchlow, Carolyn Pickles and Malcolm Tierney.

Erich Maria Remarque (Author), Carolyn Pickles, Chris Pavlo, Dan Starkey, Donnla Hughes, Gunnar Cauthary, Inam Mirza, Janice Acquah, Jill Cardo, Joseph Arkley, Lloyd Thomas, Luke Walker, Malcolm Tierney, Manjeet Mann, Nick Sayce, Paul Rider, Robert Lonsdale, Simon Trinder, Stephen Critchlow, Stuart Mcloughlin, Tim Treloar (Narrator)

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Getting To Zero: A BBC Radio 4 dramatisation

With George Monbiot, Paul Allen and Peter Harper. Have you got what it takes to get to zero carbon? Our expert panel set one average family the task of eliminating their carbon footprint... and living with the consequences. Originally broadcast in March 2009. Starring Kate Ashfield, Don Gilet, Poppy Lee Friar, Ryan Watson, Malcolm Tierney, Jonathan Tafler, Janice Acquah, and Stephen Hogan. Producer/Director: Jonquil Panting.

Sarah Woods (Author), Don Gilet, Janice Acquah, Jonathan Tafler, Kate Ashfield, Malcom Tierney, Poppy Lee Friar, Ryan Watson, Stephen Hogan (Narrator)

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City Killing, A (BBC Radio 4: Afternoon Play)

A BBC Radio 4 drama about three City traders who launch an aggressive new hedge fund, which they then struggle to prevent from complete failure. Tim, Meredith and Harry are three sassy, thirty something traders who, tired of making money for someone else, combine to launch a new hedge fund. But it doesn't take long before they get seriously above themselves, losing a small fortune and making some pretty heavy enemies in the City markets. Facing financial meltdown, Harry is deputed to exploit a family connection with Bob Glass of Glassworks. Glass is the doyen of Wall Street - friend to charities and movie stars and the biggest, boldest, safest investor on the block. In New York, Harry makes a good impression. Glass takes to him like a son. This is the coup the young hedge fund has needed. With Glass' name, confidence will flourish and further, major investments will follow. But Harry has no sooner touched down at Heathrow, than news breaks of Glass' arrest by the FBI. His convoluted investment structure has collapsed. Billions have been lost by individuals, by charities and by burgeoning hedge funds, just like Harry's. Harry, Tim and Meredith have lost 1.2billion and rising. Glass, the most feared, loathed and admired man on Wall Street was just a simple confidence trickster, though on a mammoth scale. Now it's time to face the investors, and the fact that their credibility is virtually nil. This is a £1.2billion hole they aren't going to crawl out of. 'A City Killing' stars Nicholas Boulton as Harry Towers, Nathan Osgood as Bob Glass, David Tse as Tim and Janice Acquah as Meredith. Also featured in the cast are Pam Miles, Jonathan Tafler and Sam Dale.

Mike Walker (Author), , A Full Cast, David Tse, Full Cast, Janice Acquah, Nathan Osgood, Nicholas Boulton (Narrator)

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My Name is Iqbal Masih (BBC Radio 4: Afternoon Play)

A BBC Radio 4 full-cast drama about a young Pakistani boy forced into bonded labour in a carpet factory at the age of four, and who became a figurehead for the Bonded Liberation Movement aged eleven. Originally broadcast as the 'Afternoon Play' on 25 February 2009, and repeated on 18 January 2011. Despite the valiant efforts of many, there are still thousands of child labourers in factories across Asia - often working long hours in terrible conditions to provide cheap clothing and other goods for our high street stores. This play, the extraordinary and moving story of Iqbal Masih, brings to the foreground one of the less savoury elements of an increasingly global economy, and contributes to the continuing debate about our wider responsibilities as consumers. It also celebrates the tragically short life of a remarkable individual. 'My Name is Iqbal Masih' won the 2009 Clarion Radio Drama Award, and stars Sagar Radia in the title role, with Bhasker Patel as Khan, Kaleem Janjua as the carpet master and Manjeet Mann as Inayat. Also featured amongst the cast are Inam Mirza, Gagan Sharma, Janice Acquah, Chris Pavlo and Saikat Ahamed.

Bettina Gracias (Author), A Full Cast, Bhasker Patel, Chris Pavlo, Gagan Sharma, Inam Mirza, Janice Acquah, Kaleem Janjua, Manjeet Mann, Sagar Radia, Saikat Ahamed (Narrator)

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The Dos And Don'ts For The Mentally Interesting: A BBC Radio 4 dramatisation

A BBC Radio 4 drama by Louise Ramsden, based on Seaneen Molloy's blog 'The Secret Life of a Manic Depressive', her account of learning to live and love with bipolar disorder. Originally broadcast as the 'Afternoon Play' on 8 May 2009. Facing life as a newly-diagnosed manic depressive, Seaneen fears that Rob has become more nurse than boyfriend, and begins to wonder if the only way to save a brilliant relationship is to leave it. The play charts her determination to cope with her illness and to live life independently. Starring Séainín Brennan as Seaneen and Joseph Kloska as Rob. Also featured in the cast are Janice Acquah, Toni Midlane and Philip Fox. Comments from the blog are read by members of the Radio Drama Company. Except for Seaneen and Rob, all the characters are fictional. 'The Do's and Don'ts for the Mentally Interesting' was directed by Fiona Kelcher.

Louise Ramsden (Author), Full Cast, Janice Acquah, Joseph Kloska, Philip Fox, Seainin Brennan, Toni Midlane (Narrator)

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The Moment You Feel It: A BBC Radio 4 dramatisation

A tender and sad BBC Radio 4 comedy drama about losing your past, starring Richard Briers. 'The Moment You Feel It' was originally broadcast as the 'Afternoon Play' on 18 May 2009. Alf's memories come in flashes with great blank holes, along with a running commentary from the voices of his past. So how does finding a strange coat in his kitchen remind Alf why he doesn't want a bath today? With Richard Briers as Alf (and Rory Kinnear as the young Alf), Tracy Wiles as Pru, Hugh Ross as Steven, Caroline Guthrie as Marina and Janice Acquah playing the other parts.

Ed Harris (Author), Caroline Guthrie, Hugh Ross, Janice Acquah, Richard Briers, Rory Kinnear, Tracy Wiles (Narrator)

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Abela: The Girl Who Saw Lions

Be strong, my Abela.' These are the last words of Abela's mother in their HIV/Aids stricken African village, where it seems that to live or to die, to be sick or to be healthy, is just a matter of chance. It takes all Abela's strength to survive her Uncle Thomas's scheming to get to Europe, but what will be her fate as an illegal immigrant? 'I don't want a sister or brother,' thinks Rosa in England, when her mother tells her that she wants to adopt a child. Could these two girls ever become sisters? Is there room in Rosa's family for an African orphan haunted by lions? Is there room in their hearts?

Berlie Doherty (Author), Janice Acquah (Narrator)

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