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Margaret Forster: A BBC Radio Drama Collection: Three Full-Cast Dramatisations including Georgy Girl

"A trio of novels by the award-winning author, dramatised with full casts for BBC Radio Carlisle-born author Margaret Forster wrote over 25 acclaimed novels, as well as numerous memoirs and biographies. She was best known for her classic Georgy Girl, a zeitgeist tale of Swinging Sixties London which was adapted as a hit film and inspired a chart-topping single by The Seekers. Featured here is a 2013 radio dramatisation, together with two compelling stories of family dynamics and female friendship. Georgy Girl – 1965. Twenty-seven-year-old Londoner Georgina ‘Georgy’ Parkin is sparky, funny and financially independent, but has never been asked out on a date, let alone kissed. She longs to meet someone, but when she falls in love with the charming, directionless Jos, complications arise… Starring Lucy Speed, Paul Ready, Stephen Critchlow and Philippa Stanton. Private Papers – When Rosemary finds her mother’s secret account of their family history hidden at the back of a drawer, she is outraged by what she reads – so she decides to add her own version of events… Spanning four decades, from the Second World War to the Falklands War, this insightful tale of mother/daughter relationships and differing perspectives stars Angela Pleasance and Nichola McAuliffe. Lady’s Maid – Arriving in London in 1844, shy Lily Wilson takes up a position as maid to the poet Elizabeth Barrett, and soon becomes her companion and confidante. Across the social barrier, both women learn much about friendship and the vicissitudes of love: and as their bond grows closer, Lily finds herself playing a vital role in Elizabeth’s elopement with Robert Browning…Starring Jane Whittenshaw and Kate Buffery. Cast and credits Written by Margaret Forster Georgy Girl Georgy – Lucy Speed Jos – Paul Ready James – Stephen Critchlow Meredith – Philippa Stanton Peg – Ella Smith Ted – Ben Crowe Doris – Joanna Brookes Dramatised by Rhiannon Tise Directed by Tracey Neale First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 2-6 Sep 2013 Private Papers Penelope (mother) – Angela Pleasence Rosemary – Nichola McAuliffe Oliver – Simon Armstrong Grandmother Butler – June Barrie Mike – Oliver Ryan Celia – Jenny Funnell Jess – Gemma Kelly Emily – Jessica Lloyd Andrew Baylis – Brendan Charleson Daniel – Ben Sullivan Dramatised by Juliet Ace Directed by Tanya Nash First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 24 Jan-4 Feb 2000 Lady’s Maid Lily Wilson – Jane Whittenshaw Elizabeth Barrett Browning – Kate Buffery Robert Browning – Julian Wadham Timothy – David Thorpe Ferdinando – Andrew Wincott Lizzie Crow – Linda Regan Mrs Robinson – Zulema Dene Sarah/Henrietta – Patience Tomlinson Tilly – Sandra James Young Landor – Geoffrey Whitehead Dramatised by Ed Thomason Directed by Cherry Cookson First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 23 Sep 1995 © 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

E.M. Forster (Author), Angela Pleasence, Carolyn Bonnyman, Clare Corbett, Emma Rydal, Full Cast, Jane Whittenshaw, Jayne McKenna, Jenny Funnell, Kate Buffery, Lucy Speed, Paul Ready, Stephen Critchlow (Narrator)

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The Tabby in Black

"The sixteenth title in Mandy Morton's delightful No. 2 Feline Detective Agency series. Chocks away! as our feline detectives investigate some sticky situations at the local chocolate factory in Catberry-on-the-Brink. Up at the Manor House, the family is at war as dark secrets are uncovered in The Tabby in Black chocolate selection box. Will Hettie and Tilly manage to reach the bottom layer before a murderer strikes? Did Horace Catberry really choke on a Mog Nob biscuit? And will the Goth Band Gums and Noses get to support The Travelling Whoopsies on their next tour? Join Hettie and Tilly as they unwrap the mysteries swirling around the Catberry family in this bitter-sweet assortment of truth and lies."

Mandy Morton (Author), Jenny Funnell (Narrator)

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An Uncommonly Festive Fiasco: A cozy Christmas murder mystery

"Festive joy and goodwill to all abounds, unless you’re sworn enemies… 'At the top of the tree of modern whodunnits' - Ian Moore As Christmas approaches, Margery and her team of dinner ladies are asked to cater for the popular Ittonvale Winter Festival. But when a storm rolls in, the festivities take a troubling turn... Food vendor Elliot is found unconscious with a severe head injury, sprawled among toppled Christmas decorations. Rumours swirl of an argument with a rival stall owner. Could foul play be involved? With the police unable to reach the site until the weather clears, Margery and Clementine keep a watchful eye for any suspicious behaviour. If their instincts are right, they are all trapped inside with a possible attacker. A delightfully cosy Christmas crime novel perfect for reading in front of the fire. For fans of Richard Osman, Janice Hallett and Richard Coles. Once a professional chef, Hannah Hendy now serves up deliciously fun cosy crime full-time from her home in a quiet South Wales town, where she lives with her wife, their daughter, and two outrageously spoiled cats. Hannah is the author of the bestselling Dinner Lady Detectives series."

Hannah Hendy (Author), Jenny Funnell (Narrator)

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A Curiously Convenient Demise: A laugh-out-loud cosy crime novel set in Wales

"When the hammer falls, a killer wins... Summerview Secondary School is holding its annual charity auction. Margery and Clementine Butcher-Baker are on hand to prepare delicious baked goods for the big day - with the assistance of Clementine’s mysterious sister, Maria. As the auction begins, chaos erupts when Eleanor Black, the owner of Dewstow Museum, is found murdered in the stage storeroom. Maria has vanished. Her fingerprints cover the crime scene. Clementine refuses to believe her sister is capable of murder and is sure they need to widen the search – Eleanor has a long list of enemies. Old grudges resurface, and hidden motives come to light. Only one thing is certain: Dewstow is a town full of secrets, and someone will kill to keep them. A cosy crime novel full of charm and wit, perfect for fans of Richard Osman, J.M. Hall and Fiona Leitch. Hannah Hendy is a bestselling cosy crime author from South Wales, known for her charming and witty Dinner Lady Detectives series. A former professional chef, Hannah turned to writing as a creative outlet and now crafts engaging mysteries filled with heart and humor. Living in Wales with her wife, daughter, and two spoiled cats, she brings a warm, authentic voice to British crime fiction."

Hannah Hendy (Author), Jenny Funnell (Narrator)

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Six Tails at Midnight

"Hettie, Tilly, Bruiser and the Butter sisters set out across the snowy fens to spend Christmas at The Fishgutter’s Arms. Snowed in with no hope of rescue, they find themselves sharing Christmas with some unwanted guests. Will the ghosts of Christmas Past wreak vengeance on the present? Can our feline detectives dig themselves out of a spooky festive fiasco? And will the sausage rolls and sherry last until midnight? Jump on board for a cat-a-strophic sleigh ride into a snow drift full of Christmas spirits. PRAISE FOR THE NO. 2 FELINE DETECTIVE AGENCY 'I loved it. The whole concept is just so “real”!’ Barbara Erskine ‘Mandy Morton’s Feline Detective Agency instigates a new genre, both wonderful and surreal’ Maddy Prior ‘The world that Morton has created is irresistible’ Publishers Weekly ‘Witty and smart. Prepare to be besotted' M.K. Graff ‘Mandy Morton’s series is both charming and whimsical’ Barry Forshaw ‘Hettie Bagshot might be a new face at the scene of a crime, but already she could teach most fictional detectives a thing or two’ The Hunts Post"

Mandy Morton (Author), Jenny Funnell (Narrator)

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An Extremely Unlikely Death: A charming British village cosy mystery

"'At the top of the tree of modern whodunnits' - Ian Moore Murder is the only paw-sible explanation… During a routine welfare check, the police find local shop owner Mr Fitzgerald at the foot of his stairs, dead. There is broken glass over the floor of his shop, his dog has been locked in the kitchenette cupboard, and on the counter is an envelope addressed to Mrs and Mrs Margery and Clementine Butcher-Baker – The Dinner Lady Detectives. As the town mourns Mr Fitzgerald’s death as an unfortunate accident, Margery and Clementine cannot shake the sense that there is something suspicious about the scene. They are convinced this was no accident. But why would anybody want to harm an elderly shopkeeper? And with the culprit still at large, and determined to cover their tracks, can they get to the bottom of the case before there is another victim? A charming, cosy crime novel which will make you laugh out loud. Perfect for fans of J.M. Hall and Fiona Leitch. Hannah Hendy lives in a small town in South Wales with her long-suffering wife and two spoilt cats. A professional chef by trade, she started writing to fill the time between shifts."

Hannah Hendy (Author), Jenny Funnell (Narrator)

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Death of a Sandscratcher

"Hettie and Tilly find themselves plunged into a spate of fairground murders as a carefree vacation turns into a holiday nightmare Hettie and Tilly book themselves into the Sandscratchers Villa for a seaside holiday. The feline duo find themselves plunged into a spate of alarming fairground murders as a carefree vacation turns into a holiday nightmare. As the deckchairs unfold and the ice creams melt, they face their most baffling case yet, but first they must find the bodies! Join Hettie and Tilly as they attempt to unravel yet another darkly humorous case for The No. 2 Feline Detective Agency."

Mandy Morton (Author), Jenny Funnell (Narrator)

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A Frightfully Fatal Affair

"Cloaked strangers and danger abound... When dinner ladies and amateur sleuths Margery and Clementine Butcher-Baker embark on an evening walk after another busy half-term at Summerview Secondary School, they discover the body of missing maths teacher Mr Weaver. Marked with a mysterious symbol, something suspicious is clearly afoot. As the nights grow darker and the mysterious symbols continue to appear around Dewstow, the Dinner Lady Detectives are pulled deeper into the case. Can they solve the mystery as deceit and chaos reign, or will their killer pull off another deadly trick? A fun and charming cosy mystery, perfect for fans of J.M Hall and Fiona Leitch. 'Hendy is, by far, one of the very best cosy writers we have - and A Frightfully Fatal Affair sees her on sparkling form' - Jonathan Whitelaw, author of ´The Bingo Hall Detectives´ Hannah Hendy lives in a small town in South Wales with her long-suffering wife and two spoilt cats. A professional chef by trade, she started writing to fill the time between shifts."

Hannah Hendy (Author), Jenny Funnell (Narrator)

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A Gravely Troubling Discovery

"The truth isn't the only thing that's dead and buried... Following recent changes to Dewstow's local police force, The Dinner Lady Detectives, Margery and Clementine Butcher-Baker have been warned off interfering in investigations. When a body is found under the school playground during building renovations, they have no intention of getting involved. In need of money for their new website, the pair agrees to help Mrs Redburn, who suspects her husband of infidelity. But when their investigation sends them stumbling into the middle of the playground mystery, it becomes impossible for them to stay out of the police's way. Can they uncover the truth about Mr Redburn, or will they end up digging their own graves? A charming British cosy village mystery, perfect for fans of J.M. Hall and Fiona Leitch. Hannah Hendy lives in a small town in South Wales with her long-suffering wife and two spoilt cats. A professional chef by trade, she started writing to fill the time between shifts."

Hannah Hendy (Author), Jenny Funnell (Narrator)

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Lady's Fortune - A BRAND NEW glittering Regency Romance from Jane Dunn, perfect for BRIDGERTON fans! (Unabridged)

"Preorder the BRAND NEW Regency Romance from Sunday Times Bestseller Jane Dunn. 'Gives all the immersive pleasure of Georgette Heyer's brilliantly confected Regency novels, in a sublime alternative world of joy. Bridgerton look out!' Melanie Reid, The TimesIn Regency England, twenty-seven-year-old Leonora Appleby is considered by many - herself included - to be beyond her most eligible marrying years. With her childhood home, Hasterleigh Manor, soon to be taken over by the heir to the land, George Lockwood, Leonora has happily resigned herself to a quiet life as a country Miss. But life has a way of springing surprises and the return of the brooding war hero Earl Rokeby, presumed dead on the French battlefields, to the magnificent neighbouring Rokeby Abbey has the village atwitter with speculation. Earl Rokeby has returned, scarred in mind and body, with news for Leonora's best friend Charlotte Blythe - news that will change everything. Now Charlotte and Leonora must travel to Town for the Season and take their futures and fate into their own hands in the whirl of balls, parties and gossip. But will either of them return to Hasterleigh with a husband and a fortune, and what other secrets does the devastatingly dashing Alistair Rokeby have up his silken sleeves. . . Sunday Times bestselling author Jane Dunn brings the Regency period irresistibly to life. Perfect for fans of Jane Austen, Janice Hadlow, Gill Hornby, and anyone with a Bridgerton-shaped hole in their lives. Praise for Jane Dunn:'Brilliant, sparkling and very clever. ' Elizabeth Buchan'Outstanding, perceptive and delightfully readable. ' Sunday Times Books of the Year'Jane Dunn has written a splendid piece of popular history with the ready-pen of a highly skilled writer, endowed with remarkable insight. ' Roy Strong, Daily Mail'Jane Dunn is one of our best biographers. ' Miranda Seymour, Sunday TimesReaders love Jane Dunn:'The story was brilliant, captivating, exciting. . . . and at times I held my breath ~ there was romance, revelations and drama within. This was a super read which I WILL recommend to all of my book loving friends. ''I could not put this down and finished it in the small hours! All the characters are so well-drawn and lovable and the feel for the Regency so evocative I was immediately drawn into a wonderful story of family and friendship, loss and longing - and love across the social classes. ''Another really wonderful book from Jane Dunn. I couldn't put it down. The atmosphere of Regency London and the theatre is thrillingly done and I was immediately drawn into this colourful, and dangerous, world. ''The plot is terrific and Jane Dunn's elegant writing evokes the period brilliantly. The pages flew by. I can't wait for the next one. ''This one will have lovers of the Regency genre sighing and reaching for their fans as hearts flutter. It is another gorgeous Regency Romp from one of the very best historical writers. Her flair for detail combined with a naughty humour give this the sparkle some others lack. '"

Jane Dunn (Author), Jenny Funnell (Narrator)

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The Suspicions of Mr Whisker: No. 2 Feline Detective Agency, Book 13

"Hettie Bagshot and Tilly Jenkins are hired to investigate a spate of mysterious deaths at Mr Whisker’s Academy for Wayward Cats. Before Tilly even opens her notebook, the hockey mistress is brutally murdered on the playing field. Faced with an increasing body count, our feline detectives sharpen their claws and set out to catch a serial killer. Did Pomadora Moseley really murder her family on the rollercoaster at Butlins? Is Clara Toddlebury’s Country Dance Class under threat? And why does Mr Whisker lock himself in his headmaster’s study? Join Hettie and Tilly as they chalk up another case, revealing a school full of scandal, a dormitory of death and the latest Butters’ pie filling."

Mandy Morton (Author), Jenny Funnell (Narrator)

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The Night in Question: The uplifting new book club read from the prize-winning author

"Brought to you by Penguin. Discover the uplifting story with a uniquely loveable protagonist, perfect for fans of The List of Suspicious Things, Elizabeth is Missing, and Dear Mrs Bird. Florence Butterfield has a secret. She's kept it for 70 years. She's travelled the world, fallen in love, and grown and changed in ways she never could have imagined. But she's never told a soul. Until one midsummer's night, something happens. Something so terrible and unexpected that it changes everything for Florrie. And perhaps, at last, her long-buried secret will finally see the light of day . . . 'Full of unforgettable characters . . . a beguiling mystery’ Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious Things 'A wonderfully warm and involving page-turner.' Clare Chambers, author of Small Pleasures 'Life-affirming [and] full of surprises' Emma Stonex, author of The Lamplighters ©2024 Susan Fletcher (P)2024 Penguin Audio"

Susan Fletcher (Author), Jenny Funnell (Narrator)

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