Audiobooks narrated by Jo Kendall

Mr Willow's Wife: A BBC Radio 4 Comedy Drama

"Empty nester Felicity Willow tries to rekindle her marriage with hilarious consequences When her 13-year-old twins head off to boarding school, Felicity Willow decides it's time to reconnect with her husband, Paul. The years of childcare have taken their toll on the marriage and Felicity dives headfirst into trying to re-ignite that spark of love. Paul, somewhat bewildered by his wife's endeavours, gamely plays along with her efforts. Hilarity ensues as Felicity devotes all her energies into the new project but as it turns out, recapturing romantic bliss isn't as easy as it sounds, and poor Felicity feels thwarted at every turn. The cost-of-living crisis means she might have to lose the twins' beloved nanny, and is there time to make plans with Paul when she feels she must give advice to their friends Diana and Dickie on the state of their marriage? What's more, Felicity decides to organise a fundraiser for single mothers by writing, directing, and starring in her own rhyming pantomime in the local church hall. Is there any time for love...? When an unexpected cash windfall allows the couple to escape for a passionate weekend to Brighton, the riotous consequences are not exactly what Felicity had in mind. Mr and Mrs Willow must work against the odds if they are to fan the flames of their romance and rekindle a loving spark. Recorded in front of a live audience for the BBC, this vintage production feels as fresh and funny as it did when it was first broadcast in 1971. Written by Ray Cooney and John Chapman, and starring Moria Lister and Terence Alexander with a cameo feature from national treasure Miriam Margolyes, this hilarious six-part series is perfect for fans of One Foot in the Grave and Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads. Cast and credits Written by Ray Cooney and John Chapman Produced by David Hatch Music by Bill McGuffie Felicity Willow - Moira Lister Paul Willow - Terence Alexander Nanny - Doris Hare Marigold Foskett - Jo Kendall Madame Rondeberge - Miriam Margolyes Diana Saunders - Alethea Charlton Mrs Cadwalader - Judith Furse Mary Flynn - Denise Coffey Vicar - Richard Goolden Mr Smith -Harold Bennett The Boutique Owner/Wolfgang Schmidt/Motel Receptionist - Ray Cooney Manager/Vicar/Garage Man/Mr Foskett - John Chapman First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, December 1971 ©2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

John Chapman, Ray Cooney (Author), Althea Charlton, Denise Coffey, Doris Hare, Full Cast, Harold Bennett, Jo Kendall, John Chapman, Judith Furse, Miriam Margolyes, Moira Lister, Ray Cooney, Richard Goolden, Terence Alexander (Narrator)

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Little Blighty on the Down: Series 1-5: A BBC Radio 4 political comedy satire

"All five series of the political satirical soap opera set in the strangely familiar village of Little Blighty - plus Christmas Specials 'A comic microcosm of a country not a million miles away' Radio Times Little Blighty is an idyllic part of the world, with a church, a market, a small school and a pub, The Cock and Bull. Village life is pretty uneventful, though the humdrum happenings include social turmoil, economic upheaval and vicious political squabbles - all presided over by the redoubtable head of the Parish Council and Secretary of the Rotarians, Mrs Roberts. This formidable lady has been running things for nine years: despite the best efforts of the leader of the opposition, Working Men's Club chairman Mr Blandish. He's desperate for his members to present a united front against Mrs Roberts, but unfortunately they're too busy fighting amongst themselves. The doctor's surgery is overcrowded, the river's polluted, the school is fiddling the exam results and the local market's under threat from cheap imports, but nothing seems to dent Mrs Roberts' popularity - until she introduces a conveyance charge across the village bridge. Could the 'Toll Tax' finally be her downfall? Also included are three festive Specials, The Blighty Chronicles, It's A Wonderful Blight and Dead of Blight, in which the village's rich history is staged; a guardian angel visits Little Blighty; and we attend Lord and Lady Spenney's Christmas party, where we hear some bloodcurdling supernatural tales... Scripted by Spitting Image writers John O'Farrell, Mark Burton and Mike Coleman, and first broadcast in 1988, this 'everyday story of a country folk' is a pitch-perfect parody of the British political landscape in the late '80s and early '90s - and remains surprisingly topical today. It is performed by a star cast including Jo Kendall, Andrew Sachs, Nick Hancock, Michael Troughton and Alistair McGowan. Production credits Written by Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Mike Coleman Produced by David Tyler and Lissa Evans Performed by Jo Kendall, John Bluthal, Andrew Sachs, Nick Hancock, Bernadine Corrigan, Daniel Strauss, Michael Troughton, John Baddeley, Jonathan Kydd and Alistair McGowan First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 2-16 September 1988 (Series 1), 21 July-18 August 1989 (Series 2), 29 December 1989 (The Blighty Chronicles), 6 July-3 August 1990 (Series 3), 5 July-2 August 1991 (Series 4), 26 December 1991 (It's A Wonderful Blight), 10 July-7 August 1992 (Series 5), 31 December 1992 (Dead of Blight) ©2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

John O’farrell, Mark Burton, Mike Coleman (Author), Alistair Mcgowan, Andrew Sachs, Full Cast, Jo Kendall, Michael Troughton, Nick Hancock (Narrator)

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At Last the 1948 Show - Volume 3

"At Last the 1948 Show is a classic satirical TV series that prided and inspired Monty Python. Featuring Cambridge footlighters John Cleese, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graham Chapman, this is arguably the finest sketch comedy series ever produced, and certainly something you do not want to miss... This volume features a compilation of classic sketches from the first and second series of the show, including: -Dance Intro -Someone Has Stolen the News -Topic: Freedom of Speech -Railway Carriage -Programme Announcement -Studio Tour"

Graham Chapman, Ian Fordyce, John Cleese, Marty Feldman, Tim Brooke-Taylor (Author), Aimi Macdonald, Barry Cryer, Graham Chapman, Jo Kendall, John Cleese, Marty Feldman, Tim Brooke-Taylor (Narrator)

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I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again: Highlights: Selected Sketches from the Classic BBC Radio Comedy

"A facsimile edition of the original 1978 LP of sketches and songs from the cult BBC Radio comedy Starring Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie, this download edition of the 1978 LP brings you right back to the world of I’m Sorry, I’ll Read That Again. Who better to introduce this edition than David Hatch? From the 1978 LP case: “The programme having ceased recording in 1973, this quite clearly must be the right time to bring out an L.P. Even the cast can’t remember the show. I vaguely remember that John Cleese, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Bill Oddie, Graeme Garden and Jo Kendall were in it, and if memory serves, Dave Lee had something to do with the music. Oh, by the way, it’s supposed to be a funny show. I should imagine most of the jokes will have been cut out by the producer (that’s me) before transmission because they were dirty or libellous or something (they’re in a suitcase at home) or those that crept through are now out of date and incomprehensible. If I were you I should treat this record as a social document of our times, containing in its 40 minutes an insight into how Bill Oddie and Graeme Garden, with their very limited brain, viewed the universe. Who needs Lord Clark on Civilisation when you can pinch this from a record shop? PUT IT BACK!” – David Hatch Warning: contains strong language and humour that reflects the era in which it was first broadcast. Sketches include: “Full Frontal Radio”, “Prune Manifesto”, “Buffers”, “Critics”, “Motoring Flash”, “Quickie”, “Honours List”, “News in Welsh”, “Minority Programmes”, “Home This Afternoon A Go Go”, “News Flash”, “Listening to the Flowers”, “Talent Contest”, “Eddie Waring Impersonation”, “Sick Man’s Blues” & “Taming of the Shrew” Cast and credits Starring Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie Written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie With music and songs by Bill Oddie and Dave Lee, arrangement by Leon Cohen Sound by Max Alcock, edited by Bert Fisher Radio production by David Hatch and Peter Titheradge, record production by David Hatch With special thanks to John Cassels and Bob Oliver Rogers ©2011 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2011 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Various Authors (Author), Bill Oddie, David Hatch, Full Cast, Graeme Garden, Jo Kendall, John Cleese, Tim Brooke-Taylor (Narrator)

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I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again: Volume 4: Four Classic BBC Radio Episodes

"A fourth volume of episodes from the cult BBC Radio comedy Described by Barry Took as 'a kaleidoscope of funny voices, catch phrases, and innuendo, revolving at breakneck speed and with a complete disregard for logic', the sketch comedy I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again ran for 8 successful years on BBC Radio and quickly developed a devoted youth following. Live tapings of the show enjoyed very lively audiences, a tradition that continued into the spinoff show I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue. Enjoy two more episodes plus the 2-part hour-long 25th Anniversary Special from 1989, presenting the comic talents of Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie. Warning: contains strong language and humour that reflects the era in which it was first broadcast. Episode guide Note: None of the episodes were originally given titles. The ones here have been adopted for easy reference and reference the final sketch of each show. - “Song of the South” 2 December 1973 - “The Colditz Story” 23 December 1973 - “The 25th Anniversary Special” 25 December 1989 Cast and credits Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie Written by Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie, Jo Kendall and Lizzie Lord With music and songs by Bill Oddie, Liam Cohen and Dave Lee Produced by David Hatch, John Cassels and Richard Willcox ©2006 BBC Audiobooks Ltd (P)2009 BBC Audiobooks Ltd"

BBC Audio (Author), Bill Oddie, David Hatch, Full Cast, Graeme Garden, Jo Kendall, John Cleese, Tim Brooke-Taylor (Narrator)

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I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again: Volume 5: Four Classic BBC Radio Episodes

"Four further episodes from the cult BBC Radio comedy Return to the world of Radio Prune, described by Barry Took as 'a kaleidoscope of funny voices, catch phrases, and innuendo, revolving at breakneck speed and with a complete disregard for logic', the sketch comedy I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again ran for 8 successful years on BBC Radio and quickly developed a devoted youth following. Live tapings of the show enjoyed very lively audiences, a tradition that continued into the spinoff show I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue. Enjoy four more episodes in this fifth volume presenting the comic talents of Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie. Warning: contains strong language and humour that reflects the era in which it was first broadcast. Episode guide Note: None of the episodes were originally given titles. The ones here have been adopted for easy reference and reference the final sketch of each show. - “Bunny & Claude” 14 April 1968 - “Dentisti” 21 April 1968 - “Incompetence: The Story of the Arkwright Family” 5 May 1968 - “Star Trek” 18 November 1973 Cast and credits Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie Written by Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Simon Brett With music and songs by Bill Oddie, Leon Cohen, Dave Lee and the boys Produced by David Hatch, Bob Oliver Rogers and Peter Titheradge ©2007 BBC Audiobooks Ltd (P)2007 BBC Audiobooks Ltd"

BBC Audiobooks (Author), Bill Oddie, David Hatch, Full Cast, Graeme Garden, Jo Kendall, John Cleese, Tim Brooke-Taylor (Narrator)

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I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again: Volume 3: Four Classic BBC Radio Episodes

"Even more episodes from the cult BBC Radio comedy Described by Barry Took as 'a kaleidoscope of funny voices, catch phrases, and innuendo, revolving at breakneck speed and with a complete disregard for logic', the sketch comedy I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again ran for 8 successful years on BBC Radio and quickly developed a devoted youth following. Live tapings of the show enjoyed very lively audiences, a tradition that continued into the spinoff show I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue. Enjoy this third volume presenting the comic talents of Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie. Warning: contains strong language and humour that reflects the era in which it was first broadcast. Episode guide Note: None of the episodes were originally given titles. The ones here have been adopted for easy reference and reference the final sketch of each show. - “The Harder They Fall” 19 April 1970 - “Greek Tragedy” 3 May 1970 - “Lawrence of the Antarctic on Ice” 4 November 1973 - “Jack the Ripper” 11 November 1973 Cast and credits Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie Written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie With music and songs by Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie, Liam Cohen and Dave Lee Produced by David Hatch, Peter Titheradge, John Cassels and Bob Oliver Rogers ©1995, 2001 BBC Audiobooks LTD (P)1995, 2001 BBC Audiobooks LTD"

BBC Audio (Author), Bill Oddie, David Hatch, Full Cast, Graeme Garden, Jo Kendall, John Cleese, Tim Brooke-Taylor (Narrator)

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I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again: Volume 1: Four Classic BBC Radio Episodes

"Four hilarious episodes from the cult BBC Radio comedy Step into the world of Radio Prune, described by Barry Took as 'a kaleidoscope of funny voices, catch phrases, and innuendo, revolving at breakneck speed and with a complete disregard for logic', the sketch comedy I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again ran for 8 successful years on BBC Radio and quickly developed a devoted youth following. Live tapings of the show enjoyed very lively audiences, a tradition that continued into the spinoff show I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue. Enjoy this fine live showcase presenting the comic talents of Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie. Warning: contains strong language and humour that reflects the era in which it was first broadcast. Episode guide Note: None of the episodes were originally given titles. The ones here have been adopted for easy reference and reference the final sketch of each show. - “Prep Show 01” 3 April 1964 - “Julius Caesar” 9 May 1966 - “Operation Chocolate” 26 May 1968 - “Macbeth” 9 June 1968 Cast and credits Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall, Bill Oddie and Anthony Buffery. Written by Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, David Hatch, Jo Kendall, Bill Oddie and Anthony Buffery, Alan Hutchinson, Eric Idle and Derek Farmer. With music and songs by Bill Oddie, Hugh Macdonald, Dave Lee, Eric Idle, John Cameron and Liam Cohen Produced by David Hatch, Humphrey Barclay and Peter Titheradge ©1989, 2001 BBC Audiobooks LTD (P)1989, 2001 BBC Audiobooks LTD"

BBC Audio (Author), Bill Oddie, David Hatch, Full Cast, Graeme Garden, Jo Kendall, John Cleese, Tim Brooke-Taylor (Narrator)

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I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again: Volume 2: Four Classic BBC Radio Episodes

"Four more episodes from the cult BBC Radio comedy Described by Barry Took as 'a kaleidoscope of funny voices, catch phrases, and innuendo, revolving at breakneck speed and with a complete disregard for logic', the sketch comedy I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again ran for 8 successful years on BBC Radio and quickly developed a devoted youth following. Live tapings of the show enjoyed very lively audiences, a tradition that continued into the spinoff show I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue. Enjoy this second showcase presenting the comic talents of Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie. Warning: contains strong language and humour that reflects the era in which it was first broadcast. Episode guide Note: None of the episodes were originally given titles. The ones here have been adopted for easy reference and reference the final sketch of each show. - “The Canterbury Tales” 22 February 1970 - “The Telephone” 1 March 1970 - “The 3.17 to Cleethorpes” 22 March 1970 - “Jorrocks: Memoirs of a Foxhunting Man” 5 April 1970 Cast and credits Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie Written by Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie and Tim Brooke-Taylor With music and songs by Graeme Garden, Liam Cohen and Dave Lee Produced by David Hatch and Peter Titheradge ©1992, 2001 BBC Audiobooks LTD (P)1992, 2001 BBC Audiobooks LTD"

BBC Audio (Author), Bill Oddie, David Hatch, Full Cast, Graeme Garden, Jo Kendall, John Cleese, Tim Brooke-Taylor (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Jo Kendall

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