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G.F. Newman’s The Corrupted: Series 1 and 2: A BBC Radio full-cast crime drama

"The first two series of the epic saga plotting the course of one family against the backdrop of a revolution in crime 'Magnificently detailed' The Stage 1951. With the Festival of Britain in full swing, the country is looking forward to a brighter, more prosperous future. But young Brian Oldman cannot forget the past. Traumatised by a murder he witnessed when he was just six, he holds a terrible secret; but there is a more devastating secret he has yet to discover. Falling under the spell of his mother, Cath, he is drawn into London's criminal underworld, where territory battles are raging between the old guard and the new. Brian idolises his uncle, Jack Braden, who dreams of becoming a boxing champion. But when his ambition is thwarted by the army and the Kray twins, Jack's bitterness and anger turns him towards crime. Meanwhile, the head of the family, Joey Oldman - a Russian Jew with a talent for business and a love of money - is building an empire. Growing rich with the help of venal bankers, he and Cath join Macmillan's Conservative Party, and move in increasingly influential circles. They try in vain to keep their son Brian away from Jack, who has taken the 'firm' from running illicit clubs to armed robbery. Battling to escape the law, the Krays and their rivals the Richardsons, Joey finds himself so steeped in depravity, even his lawyer struggles to help him survive... Adapted by award-winning writer G. F. Newman (Law and Order, Judge John Deed) from his own bestselling books, this thrilling series spans six decades, following the fortunes of the Oldmans as they are sucked into a web of corruption reaching to the heart of the Establishment. Weaving fiction with real historical characters, it reveals the nexus of crime, business and politics woven through the fabric of 20th and 21st century greed. Toby Jones stars as Joey, with Denise Gough as Cath, Tom Weston-Jones as Jack, Joe Armstrong as Brian and Ross Kemp as the Narrator. NB: Contains violence, scenes of a sexual nature, prejudicial dialogue and attitudes prevalent in the time in which the events depicted took place Created by G. F. Newman Characters based on G. F. Newman's novels Produced and directed by Clive Brill A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4 Cast Narrator - Ross Kemp Joey Oldman - Toby Jones Cath Oldman - Denise Gough Young Brian - Rory McMenamin Brian - Joe Armstrong Jack Braden - Tom Weston-Jones/Luke Allen Gale Gracie Braden/Violet Kray - Ruth Gemmell Billy Hill/Keffo - Robert Glenister Bobby Brown/Eddie Richardson/Selwyn Carruthers/Lambert/John Bindon - Charles Davies Watling/Mr Thompson/Tom Driberg - Nigel Cooke Win Booker - Lotte Rice Frank Cockain/Tiger Braden/Tinkerbell - Michael Eaves Spotty/Sammy Cohen/Capt Tyrwhitt - Jonathan Tafler DI Drury - Tom Weston-Jones Ronnie Kray/Mr Booker/CSM/Basil Jones/Harold Wilson/Alfie - Lewis MacLeod Bank Manager/DI Bulmer - Matthew Townshend Stephen Ward/Shop Owner/Policeman/Fenwick/John Bloom/Paul Raymond - Theo Fraser Steele Alice/Gladys Brown - Catherine Henderson Driver/Charlie Richardson/Dealer - Oliver Mawdsley DI Drury/Fat Cecil/Rikki the Malt - Matthew Marsh Leah Cohen - Jasmine Hyde Joshua/Pongo - Chinna Woddu Ruth Sutton/Martha Baines/Student - Kellie Shirley Arnold Goodman - Edward Max Tony Wednesday - Petrice Jones Judge Stevenson - David Shaw Parker Other parts played by members of the cast First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 21 October-1 November 2013 (Series 1), 19-30 January 2015 (Series 2) © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (p) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

G. F. Newman (Author), Denise Gough, Full Cast, Joe Armstrong, Ross Kemp, Toby Jones, Tom Weston-Jones (Narrator)

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G.F. Newman’s The Corrupted: Series 3 and 4: A BBC Radio full-cast crime drama

"The third and fourth series of the criminal family saga, based on G. F. Newman's bestselling novels 'Terrific listening' The Independent 1971. As Ted Heath's government presides over the collapse of Rolls Royce, and Britain goes over to decimalisation, Brian Oldman is locked up in Brixton Prison. Joseph Oldman pulls every corrupt string in a desperate attempt to get him released; yet no sooner is Brian out, than he finds himself back inside. Joseph, however, is on the up: expanding his business through dodgy deals with a Colombian drug cartel, and making friends in high places, including Lord Goodman and Margaret Thatcher. Entering the murky world of politics, he becomes an MP, and reverts to his old surname, Olinska. But just as he is about to receive a knighthood, putting the final seal on his acceptance into the Establishment, he receives news that could ruin everything. Brian, facing a life sentence for a murder he didn't commit, is launching an appeal. He knows who the real guilty party is - Joseph - and he's determined to prove it... Blending fact and fiction to gripping effect, The Corrupted charts the story of the Oldman family against a backdrop of a revolution in crime, as the underworld extends its reach into the highest echelons of society. Adapted by award-winning writer G. F. Newman (Law and Order, Judge John Deed) from his own acclaimed books, it stars Toby Jones as Joseph, with Izabella Urbanowicz as Cath, Joe Armstrong as Brian and a full cast including Jasmine Hyde, Richard Wilson and Steve Nallon. NB: Contains violence, scenes of a sexual nature, prejudicial dialogue and attitudes prevalent in the time in which the events depicted took place Created by G. F. Newman Characters based on G. F. Newman's novels Produced and directed by Clive Brill A Brill production for BBC Radio 4 Cast Joseph Oldman/Olinska - Toby Jones Brian Oldman - Joe Armstrong Cath - Izabella Urbanowicz Jack - Jacob Fortune-Lloyd Tony Wednesday/Michael O'Dell - Alec Newman Margaret Courtney - Flora Montgomery Leah Cohen - Jasmine Hyde Lord Goodman/Gerald Ronson - Edward Max DCI Fenwick - Theo Fraser Steele Ken Drury/Sir Donald/Warder DeWitt - Matthew Marsh Sir Ralph Courtney - Nick Sampson Margaret Thatcher/Denis Thatcher - Steve Nallon Bobby Brown/John Bindon/Warder Shenton - Charles Davies Charlie Peck/Terry Parrish- Patrick Marlowe Terry Lynch/Terry Bishop - Sam Donnelly DCS Slipper - Mark Perry John Redvers - Joseph Kloska Senor Ortega/Jose Picado/Mr Wilkes - Will Harrison-Wallace Pongo - David Ajao Mo Thompson/Doreen/Sonia - Suzanne Proctor Sonia/Doreen - Lotte Rice Julian Tyrwhitt - Jonathan Tafler Yvonne/Clair Hamil - Susie Emmett DCI Robertson/Kevin Wheeler - Lucas Hare Sir Robert Mark - Patrick Cremin Franco/Simon Hatfield - Joshua Akehurst Claude Dobbs/Airey Neave - Jonathan Rigby Lionel Smith/Andrew McDowell - Kieron Jecchinis Martha - Serena Jennings Girls - Matilda & Bethany Suett DC Baldwin - Tom Dawze Judge Melford Stevenson - Richard Wilson George Carman QC/Hank Nolan/AC Roland - Nigel Cooke AC Jennings/Brian Perry/Ernest Saunders/Dr Rickard - Nicholas Murchie Robert Gallo - William Meredith Harding/Commissionaire - Simon Pontin Jack Lynn/Bobby Mark - Ben Jacobson Paul Newman - David John Sir Roger Berry - Jamie Newall Donnie James - John Hollingworth Other parts played by members of the cast First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 9-20 January 2017 (Series 3), 25 June-6 July 2018 (Series 4) © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (p) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

G. F. Newman (Author), Full Cast, Izabella Urbanowicz, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Jasmine Hyde, Joe Armstrong, Richard Wilson, Steve Nallon, Toby Jones (Narrator)

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G.F. Newman’s The Corrupted: Series 5 and 6: A BBC Radio full-cast crime drama

"The fifth and sixth series of the East End family crime saga, starring Toby Jones as Joseph Olinska 'G. F. Newman's powerful story of ambition and crooks' The Times 1991. Britain and the US are waging war in Iraq, the Soviet Union is breaking up - and Brian Oldman is banged up in Parkhurst, his 30-year sentence restarted. Set on proving his innocence, he studies law from his cell in a bid to win justice at last. But will he ever be released from prison? Joseph Olinska, meanwhile, seems unstoppable. Now ennobled and on the board of Lehman Brothers, he plans to extend his business interests into Russia - with a little help from Boris Yeltsin and his cronies. He also cultivates the new Prime Minister, John Major: as well as a young centre-left politician named Tony Blair. The only fly in the ointment is his acrimonious divorce from Catherine, who's seeking a multi-million-pound settlement and has engaged top barrister George Carman to get it. And in the meantime, she's airing all Joseph's dirty laundry in court... With his crimes revealed for all to see, will Joseph finally get his comeuppance? And as a new millennium dawns, whose fortunes will prosper - and who will get their just deserts? Adapted by double BAFTA-winning writer G. F. Newman (Law and Order, Judge John Deed) from his own hit novels, this compelling tale mingles fact and fiction to shine a light on the corruption woven through the fabric of our society. Toby Jones stars as Joseph, with Joe Armstrong as Brian and Izabella Urbanowicz as Catherine. NB: Contains violence, scenes of a sexual nature, prejudicial dialogue and attitudes prevalent in the time in which the events depicted took place Written by G. F. Newman Characters based on G. F. Newman's novels Produced and directed by Clive Brill A Brill production for BBC Radio 4 Cast Sir Joseph Olinska - Toby Jones Brian Oldman - Joe Armstrong Catherine - Izabella Urbanowicz Leah Cohen - Jasmine Hyde Margaret - Flora Montgomery Warder Peters/John Major/Douglas Hurd/Menachem Hayek/Judge Kelman/PO Rogers/Paul Linthwaite/David Blunkett/Robin Bleecher - Paul Kemp Asst Governor/Lord Miles/Assistant Governor/Warder Thompson/Mr Justice Balardy - Christian Rodska Dr Aziz/Pongo/Bob Reed/John Quayle - Damian Lynch Dr Eaves - Felicity Duncan Lord Goodman - Edward Max Kevin Wheeler/Nurse Moriarty/Reggie Kray - Lucas Hare George Carman QC/Tony Blair/Dr Jordan - Nigel Cooke The Master/Peter Balladur/Lord Carson/Judge - Jamie Newall Jack Braden - John Hollingworth/Jacob Fortune-Lloyd Third Doctor/Usher/Secretary/Sonia Hope/Angela/Rita/Audrey/Emma - Sarah Lambie Tony Wednesday/Boris Yeltsin/Malcolm Rifkind - Alec Newman Eddie Richardson/Tim Listfield/Dietrich Heller/Professor King - Charles Davies Chuck Haley - Matt Rippy Anatoly Popov - Boris Isarov/Matthew Marsh Brad Peterson/FBI Agent Pyke - William Meredith 2nd Warder/Prisoner/Supervisor/Nikolai Lebedev/Alexei Egorkin/Jodi Monserrat/Prison Doctor- Kieron Jecchinis Brian Perry/DAC Henderson - Nicholas Murchie John Redvers - Tom York/Arty Froushan Sir Ralph Courtney/Magistrate - Nick Sampson Alex Murray/Inspector Vallins/Gianni/Technician - John Hastings Julian Tyrwhitt - Jonathan Tafler Detective Albright/Sir Michael O'Dell/EXO Avedlund - Nigel Pivaro Clive Bunter/Justice Deed/Brad Thompson - Matthew Marsh Jeremy Corbyn - Christopher Harper Pongo/John Quayle - David Ajao Mrs Jinks/Marcia Hoffman - Suzan Sylvester Hamid Afzal/Mr Kumar - Akbar Kurtha Other parts played by members of the cast First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 20 April-1 May 2020 (Series 5), 10-20 May 2021 (Series 6) 'G. F. Newman's powerful story of ambition and crooks' The Times © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (p) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

G. F. Newman (Author), Flora Montgomery, Full Cast, Izabella Urbanowicz, Jasmine Hyde, Joe Armstrong, Toby Jones (Narrator)

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The Book of Strange New Things: A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation

"A BBC Radio adaptation of Michel Faber’s science fiction masterpiece, starring Dougray Scott, Joe Armstrong and Hayley Atwell Peter is a devoted husband and man of faith who is called to the mission of a lifetime – one that takes him galaxies away from his wife, Beatrice. Hired as a preacher by an enigmatic corporation called USIC, he must leave behind everything he loves to travel to the far distant planet of Oasis, where the company has its base. The native inhabitants – a gentle, peaceable community – welcome Peter to their settlement, and are eager to hear the teachings of the Bible, which they call ‘The Book of Strange New Things’. As he becomes acquainted with his new flock, he tells them about where he has come from, and shows them photos of life on Earth. But in his absence, climate change has wreaked devastation on Peter’s home planet. Letters from his wife tell of food shortages, natural disasters and societal breakdown – and as survival on Earth becomes more and more difficult, the distance between Peter and Beatrice grows ever vaster. As their relationship is put under increasing strain, can they find a way to reconnect with each other? Winner of the Saltire Book of the Year Award 2015, The Book of Strange New Things is an extraordinary, unforgettable tale of love, faith and what happens when both are tested to breaking point. This mesmerising dramatisation stars Dougray Scott as the Narrator, Joe Armstrong as Peter and Hayley Atwell as Beatrice. Cast and credits Narrator – Dougray Scott Peter – Joe Armstrong Beatrice – Hayley Atwell Grainger – Kelly Burke Oasan/Tuska – Mark Edel-Hunt Jesus Lover Number One/Severin – Michael Bertenshaw Jesus Lover Number Five/BG – Damian Lynch Jesus Lover Number Four – David Acton USIC Psychologist – Jane Slavin USIC Doctor – Elaine Claxton Other parts played by members of the company Written by Michel Faber Adapted by Miranda Emmerson Directed by Emma Harding First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 6-17 October 2014"

Michel Faber (Author), Dougray Scott, Full Cast, Hayley Atwell, Joe Armstrong (Narrator)

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