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Blood and Ice & other plays: Five Full-Cast BBC Radio Productions

"Five full-cast dramas by the celebrated Scottish writer Liz Lochhead, plus a short story Liz Lochhead is a widely recognised poet, playwright and performer. She was the Makar, Scotland’s national poet, between 2011 and 2016, and was awarded the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry in 2015. The six pieces in this anthology are characterised by their evocative language and focus on different facets of female identity: from schoolgirls, wives and mothers to convention-defying creators and ‘cunning women’. Blood and Ice – Summer, 1816. Following their scandalous elopement, Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin and her lover Percy Shelley decamp to Lake Geneva. There, they are joined by Lord Byron and his mistress Claire Clairmont, and one night, in a villa by the shore, they challenge each other to write a ghost story. Mary’s tale will become the most famous Gothic novel of all time – and the creature at its centre will haunt her for the rest of her life. Starring Gerda Stevenson, Stephen Boxer, Jack Klaff and Stella Gonet. Quelques Fleurs – Liz Lochhead plays lonely, ‘born to shop’ housewife Verena, with Stuart Hepburn as her oil-rig worker husband in these tragicomic intercut monologues, which paint a portrait of a childless couple trapped in an unhappy marriage. Maleficium – Taking its title from a Latin word meaning ‘malevolent sorcery’, this chilling play draws on real accounts of witch trials to create voices for three women: Alice, Margery and Jinnet – a farm labourer, a farmer's wife and an elderly wisewoman. When two of them are accused of witchcraft by the other, they are brought to the point of tragedy… Starring Clare Corbett, Siobhan Redmond and Freda Dowie. Fancy You Minding That – Separated by three generations and by the 400 miles from London to Glasgow, a grandmother, mother and daughter recall their very different, very painful memories of the men in their lives. With Phyllis Logan as Valerie, Jennifer Piercey as Ina and Catherine Clarke as Kate. Cuba – Scotland, 1962. With the Cuban Missile Crisis at its height, best friends Barbara and Bernadette believe the world is about to end. They decide to spend their last days making a stand for women and peace – only to find themselves facing a very personal betrayal. Julie Wilson Nimmo, Pauline Lockhart and Liz Lochhead star. ‘The Cure’ – Hoping to impress her handsome house captain, a schoolgirl takes to the athletics track – but the course of true love does not run smoothly. Read by Grace Glover. Text copyright © Liz Lochhead 1982 (Blood and Ice), 1986 (Fancy You Minding That), 1991 (Quelque Fleurs), 1994 (‘The Cure’), 1998 (Cuba), 2001 (Maleficium) © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Liz Lochhead (Author), Catherine Clarke, Clare Corbett, Full cast, Gerda Stevenson, Jack Klaff, Jon Glover, Liz Lochhead, Phyllis Logan, Siobhan Redmond, Stella Gonet (Narrator)

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Charles Paris: Situation Tragedy: A BBC Radio 4 Full-Cast Dramatisation

"Bill Nighy returns as the actor and amateur sleuth, Charles Paris Bored, broke and reduced to baring all as a life model, Charles Paris is relieved to land a role in a new sitcom – even if it is woefully unfunny. But no sooner has filming begun than things start to go wrong. First a charmless PA dies in a freak accident, then the young, cocksure director bites the dust. Once again, Charles finds himself on the case, hunting for clues from a host of showbiz suspects including an insecure, ego-ridden TV detective, a director suffering a midlife crisis, an ex-Bond girl and National Treasure, and her cognitively confused rock star husband. As the pound shop Poirot investigates, Frances (his semi-detached wife), and Maurice (his worse-than-useless agent), are furious. Following a skiing accident, Maurice has moved in with them, and is proving to be the house guest from hell. As tensions rise at home and on set, can Charles work out who is killing off the cast and crew – and more importantly, stop Frances from murdering Maurice? Jeremy Front’s witty drama stars Bill Nighy as Charles Paris, with Suzanne Burden as Frances and Jon Glover as Maurice. Credits Written by Jeremy Front, based on the novel by Simon Brett Directed by Sally Avens Technical producers: Peter Ringrose & Alison Craig Production Coordinator: Luke MacGregor Cast Charles – Bill Nighy Frances – Suzanne Burden Maurice – Jon Glover Ash Amos – Phaldut Sharma Judy Gilmore – Christine Kavanagh Stevie Dean / Howard Langridge – Tony Turner Scott / Argyll / Art Tutor - Joseph Ayre Sadie – Maggie Service Cheryl – Anna Spearpoint Barmaid – Abbie Andrews First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 27 January – 17 February 2025 © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (p) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Jeremy Front, Simon Brett (Author), Bill Nighy, Full Cast, Jon Glover, Suzanne Burden (Narrator)

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Charles Paris: A BBC Radio Collection: A Series of Murders, Sicken and So Die, Murder Unprompted, Th

"Five full-cast BBC radio dramatisations, starring Bill Nighy as Charles Paris Thespian sleuth Charles Paris is his own worst enemy, a louche lush who can resist anything except temptation - especially in the form of women and alcohol. Estranged from his long-suffering wife, Frances, his personal life is shambolic, and as an actor, he's C-list at best. But he does have a talent for solving murders - which is just as well, because wherever he goes, someone seems to drop dead... A Series of Murders - Charles has landed a juicy part playing Sergeant Collins in the TV detective series, 'The Stanislaus Braid Mysteries'. But will all the deadly doings be restricted to on-screen? Sicken and So Die - A suspected poisoner is on the loose in a production of Twelfth Night - can Charles track down the culprit before this comedy turns into a tragedy? Murder Unprompted - There's drama backstage when a murder is discovered in a West End theatre production. Has Charles time to find the killer before the curtain goes up? The Dead Side of the Mic - A job with the BBC radio rep coincides with the mysterious death of a studio manager in Broadcasting House. Once again, Charles steps in to investigate... Cast in Order of Disappearance - Playing a middle-management vampire in 'The Wreathing', Charles finds himself dealing with a blackmailer, a maiden in distress - and a murderer. Has he bitten off more than he can chew? Written by Jeremy Front Based on the novels by Simon Brett Produced and directed by Sally Avens Starring Bill Nighy as Charles Paris, Suzanne Burden as Frances and Jon Glover as Maurice Text copyright © Simon Brett 1975 (Cast in Order of Disappearance), 1980 (The Dead Side of the Mic), 1982 (Murder Unprompted), 1989 (A Series of Murders), 1995 (Sicken and So Die) © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Jeremy Front, Simon Brett (Author), Bill Nighy, Full Cast, Jon Glover, Suzanne Burden (Narrator)

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Charles Paris: A Second BBC Radio Collection: Murder in the Title, A Reconstructed Corpse, An Amateu

"Bill Nighy stars as the lovably louche Charles Paris in these five BBC Radio dramatisations Charles Paris - unsuccessful actor, bad husband, and dipsomaniac - is back, and getting into trouble once more. As he tries to woo back his semi-detached wife, Frances, and land a few half-decent roles, he finds himself embroiled in murder and mayhem and forced to turn detective. Luckily, his sleuthing is much better than his acting... Murder in the Title - The thespian sleuth gets a part in a terrible play - but someone wants to kill off the cast. First a series of nasty accidents occur, then Charles is the victim of an attempted stabbing. Can he find the killer, or will he be fired first? A Reconstructed Corpse - Charles is playing a missing businessman in a crime reconstruction programme. But when severed body parts begin to appear, he must piece together a macabre jigsaw puzzle of murder. An Amateur Corpse - What starts as a simple voiceover job leads Charles to the discovery of a dead body. Could his old friend Hugo really be a murderer? All the signs are pointing that way... Corporate Bodies - A corporate video turns into a horror movie when a secretary is killed. As he investigates, Charles uncovers blackmail, sexual intrigue and multiple motives for murder amongst the workforce. A Decent Interval - Cast as The Ghost and First Gravedigger in Hamlet, Charles is finding rehearsals tense as both the lead roles are being played by reality TV stars. But soon it's not just Shakespeare's lines being murdered... Written by Jeremy Front Based on the novels by Simon Brett Produced and directed by Sally Avens Starring Bill Nighy as Charles Paris, Suzanne Burden as Frances and Jon Glover as Maurice Text copyright © Simon Brett 1978 (An Amateur Corpse), 1983 (Murder in the Title), 1991 (Corporate Bodies), 1993 (A Reconstructed Corpse), 2013 (A Decent Interval) © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Jeremy Front, Simon Brett (Author), Bill Nighy, Full Cast, Jon Glover, Suzanne Burden (Narrator)

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Charles Paris: A Third BBC Radio Collection: The Cinderella Killer, Dead Room Farce, Star Trap, A Do

"Bill Nighy stars as the irrepressible Charles Paris in these five BBC Radio dramatisations Actor, alcoholic and amateur sleuth Charles Paris returns in another quintet of humorous theatrical thrillers. All Charles asks for is a nice juicy part in a successful play - but wherever he appears on the bill, murder and mystery always play a starring role... The Cinderella Killer - Panto seems the perfect way to spend the Christmas season for Charles, but when the show's star is found dead, the slapstick must make way for a murder investigation. Dead Room Farce - Charles is appearing in a revival of a 1970s farce. But when two cast members die in suspicious circumstances, he suspects foul play is afoot. Star Trap - When a series of accidents befalls the cast of a West End musical, Charles steps in to investigate. Who is trying to sabotage the show - and why? A Doubtful Death - Charles has landed a role in an immersive theatre production of Hamlet. But when an actress goes missing, he must decide if it is to be or not to be a murder case... Also included with this story is an exclusive afterword with scriptwriter Jeremy Front, who adapted it from an unproduced screenplay by Simon Brett. He reveals what it's like behind the scenes of Charles Paris, and explains the mechanics of recording for radio. A Deadly Habit - Offered a job in a verbatim theatre piece set in a monastery, Charles has reservations. Then disaster strikes the production - and he smells criminality... Written by Jeremy Front Based on the novels and screenplay by Simon Brett Produced and directed by Sally Avens Starring Bill Nighy as Charles Paris, Suzanne Burden as Frances and Jon Glover as Maurice Text copyright © Simon Brett 1977 (Star Trap), 1998 (Dead Room Farce), 2014 (The Cinderella Killer), 2018 (A Deadly Habit), 2020 (A Doubtful Death) © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Jeremy Front, Simon Brett (Author), Bill Nighy, Full Cast, Jon Glover, Suzanne Burden (Narrator)

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Charles Paris: So Much Blood: A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation

"A brand new full-cast BBC radio dramatisation, starring Bill Nighy as Charles Paris August in Edinburgh, and thousands of performers of all stripes have flocked to the Fringe Festival. Among them is Charles Paris filling in at the last minute after a student actress breaks a leg and has to drop out. Showcasing an earnest one-man show in a sea of stand-up comics is a bit of a gamble, but at least he's acting, and with a Charles Paris production, what could possibly go wrong? Charles is sharing a venue with a group of student actors, but when one of the performers dies in a freak stabbing, the actor-cum-amateur sleuth smells a murderous rat and decides to investigate. When the killer sets his sights on him, Charles realises that he must be getting close to the truth - despite not having a clue what's going on... Help arrives in the form of his agent, Maurice, in town scouting for talent, and Charles' 'semi-detached' wife, Frances, who inadvertently finds herself directing Charles' show. The three become drawn into the mystery, and find themselves playing detectives. This unlikely trio are way out of their depth, but when has that ever stopped Charles Paris? Jeremy Front's witty drama stars Bill Nighy as Charles Paris, with Suzanne Burden as Frances and Jon Glover as Maurice. Written by Jeremy Front Based on the novel by Simon Brett Produced and directed by Sally Avens Cast Charles Paris - Bill Nighy Frances - Suzanne Burden Maurice - Jon Glover James - Roger Ringrose Anna - Natasha K Stone Martin - Connor Curren Laura - Chloe Sommer Angus/Sam - Tom Kiteley Tessa - Joanna Monro Eilish - Catriona Stirling Sophie - Fiona Skinner First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 9th-30th June 2023 ©2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Jeremy Front, Simon Brett (Author), Bill Nighy, Full Cast, Jon Glover, Suzanne Burden (Narrator)

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Charles Paris: Sicken and So Die: A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation

"Bill Nighy stars as the suave thespian sleuth in this BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation Life is good for Charles Paris. He's moved back in with his estranged wife, and has landed a plum stage role as Sir Toby Belch in Twelfth Night. But it can't last. First his attempts to woo Frances fall flat, then the play's director is taken ill with gastric trouble. His replacement, Romanian wunderkind Alex Radelescu, is determined to take the play in a radical new direction - with or without Charles. When a second member of the company falls sick, Charles begins to suspect a poisoner is on the loose - and the next victim could be him. Can he unmask the culprit before this comedy turns into a tragedy? Adapted by Jeremy Front, this engaging dramatisation stars Bill Nighy as Charles Paris, with Suzanne Burden as Frances, Jon Glover as Maurice and Julian Rhind-Tutt as Alex Radelescu. 'Always a treat' Gillian Reynolds, Sunday Times Production credits Written by Simon Brett Adapted by Jeremy Front Produced and directed by Sally Avens First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 30 August-20 September 2006 Cast Charles Paris - Bill Nighy Frances - Suzanne Burden Maurice - Jon Glover Ken Carter - Peter Wight Alex Radelescu - Julian Rhind-Tutt Vivienne Marlin - Elizabeth Bell Gavin Scholes - Thomas Wheatley Jack Bradley - John Cummins Sally Luther - Tracy Wiles Ben Ritson - Tom Lawrence Vasile Bogdan/Scott - Ryan McCluskey Talya Northcott - Alex Tregear Inspector Dewar - Kim Wall © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. ? 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Jeremy Front, Simon Brett (Author), Bill Nighy, Full Cast, Jon Glover, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Suzanne Burden (Narrator)

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Crowned Hudds: A BBC Radio 4 comedy

"A historical comedy romp sketch show starring Roy Hudd A hilarious comedy show from the 1990s, featuring famous historical moments retold with a modern twist by outstanding classic comedy performers, including the tales of King Arthur, Queen Victoria, Helen of Troy and King Charles II. Silly and knowing, Crowned Hudds is perfect for fans of Like They've Never Been Gone, Revolting People and The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes. Starring comedy household names Roy Hudd, June Whitfield and Chris Emmett and directed by Richard Wilson and filmed in front of a live audience, this is a classic BBC Radio comedy. Production credits Written by Michael Dines Produced by Richard Wilson Episodes How Ye Quest Was Wonne: Poking fun at King Arthur Odd Stuart: A new slant on King Charles II. Fourth Wedding and Some Funerals: Poking fun at King Henry VIII. VR in charge: Will Queen Victoria be amused? Grecian 2001: Liberation for Helen of Troy? Cast Roy Hudd June Whitfield Chris Emmett Jeff Holland First broadcast BBC Radio 4 August 1994 - September 1995 ©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd ©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Michael Dines (Author), Chris Emmett, Full Cast, Jeffrey Holland, Jon Glover, June Whitfield, Roy Hudd (Narrator)

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Mark Twain: A BBC Radio Drama Collection: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Huckleberr

"BBC radio productions of Mark Twain's very best novels and short stories - plus bonus material Mark Twain (real name Samuel Langhorne Clemens), was one of the foremost writers and humorists to come out of the United States. Hailed by William Faulkner as 'the father of American literature', he is renowned worldwide for his classic novels The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. This wide-ranging collection comprises dramatisations and readings of a host of his much-loved stories, from well-known works to less familiar gems. The adaptations include Tony Award-winning Bryony Lavery's rhythmic reworking of The Million Pound Bank Note; The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, dramatised by award-winning playwright Marcy Kahan; and The Diary of Adam and Eve, Twain's affectionate satire about the battle of the sexes. They are performed by full casts including Trevor White, Mark Caven, Christopher Jacot, Inika Leigh Wright and Tom Goodman-Hill. Among the readings are an abridged version of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, in which Ed Bishop brings Tom's escapades to colourful life; the little-known yarn The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County (read by Jon Glover) telling the tall tale of an inveterate gambler and a talented amphibian; and The Prince and the Pauper (read by Jason Isaacs), an abridgement of Twain's historical fantasy about two identical boys born on the same day - one rich, the other poor. And in Mark Twain Stories, Frasier star Kelsey Grammer reads five of the great author's finest short stories. Also included is Kaleidoscope Feature: The Further Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, charting the troubled 100-year history of Twain's controversial novel, which has gone from being banned to being beloved - and back again. NB: Contains language that listeners may find offensive Cast and credits Written by Mark Twain. First published 1867 (The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County), 1868 (Cannibalism in the Cars), 1870 (The Facts in the Case of the Great Beef Contract, A Ghost Story), 1875 (The Experience of the McWilliamses with Membranous Croup, Niagara), 1876 (The Adventures of Tom Sawyer), 1881 (The Prince and the Pauper), 1884 (The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn), 1893 (The Million Pound Bank Note), 1931 (The Private Life of Adam and Eve) The Million Pound Bank Note Dramatised by Bryony Lavery. Produced by Pauline Harris and Sharon Sephton First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 31 December 2011 The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Abridged by Brian Miller. Read by Ed Bishop. First broadcast BBC Radio 5, 20-31 May 1991 The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Dramatised by Marcy Kahan. Directed by Ned Chaillet. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 15-29 December 2002 The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County Read by Jon Glover. Produced by Mitch Raper. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 4 September 1978 The Diary of Adam and Eve Dramatised by Martin Glynn. Produced by Jenny Stephens. Directed by Peter Leslie Wild First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 20 March 2005 The Prince and the Pauper Read by Jason Isaacs. First broadcast BBC Radio 7, 17 October 2009 Mark Twain Stories: The Facts in the Great Beef Contract, A Day at Niagara, Cannibalism in the Cars, A Ghost Story and Experiences of the MacWilliamses Read by Kelsey Grammar. Abridged and produced by Duncan Minshull. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 15-19 September 1997 Kaleidoscope Feature: The Further Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Produced by Paul Quinn. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 25 May 1996 ©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Mark Twain (Author), Ed Bishop, Full Cast, Inika Leigh Wright, Jason Isaacs, Jon Glover, Kelsey Grammer, Tom Goodman-Hill, Trevor White (Narrator)

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Charles Paris: A Deadly Habit: A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation

"Actor and sleuth Charles Paris is back in this full-cast BBC radio dramatisation of Simon Brett's novel, starring Bill Nighy Locked down with his semi-detached wife Frances, Charles has thrown himself into a new career as a handyman, becoming quite the DIY expert. He's developed muscles, stopped smoking and even cut back on the booze. Then his agent, Maurice, offers him the chance to get back on stage - and in a West End play, no less. The star, Justin Grover, asked for him specifically: but Charles has reservations. Grover was cocky enough when they were both young hopefuls; now he's the star of a massive TV fantasy series, and the play - a verbatim piece set in a monastery - is dire. So why has Justin signed up for it? He certainly doesn't need the money, unlike Charles. The cast is drearily male, and before long Charles is hitting the Scotch again. When he drunkenly stumbles over the corpse of a fellow actor, Charles panics, leaving the body to be discovered by someone else. But he soon regrets lying to the police, and driven by guilt and self-preservation, he resolves to find the murderer... This sparkling adaptation by Jeremy Front stars Bill Nighy (Emma, Love Actually) as Charles Paris, with Suzanne Burden as Frances and Jon Glover as Maurice. Credits Written by Simon Brett Adapted by Jeremy Front Directed by Sally Avens Cast Charles Paris........................Bill Nighy Frances........................Suzanne Burden Maurice........................Jon Glover Justin ........................Tony Turner Lydia ........................Ria Marshall Kit ........................Joseph Ayre Brendan ........................Jonathan Kydd Nina ........................Marilyn Nnadebe D.S. Dalby ........................Stewart Campbell Alice/Peaches ........................Elinor Coleman Kelly/Dervla ........................Jane Slavin Bethan ........................Christine Kavanagh Neil ........................Simon Ludders First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 3-24 September 2021 © 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (p) 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Jeremy Front, Simon Brett (Author), Bill Nighy, Full Cast, Jon Glover, Suzanne Burden (Narrator)

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How to be Strategic

"Brought to you by Penguin. Being strategic is a critical skill. It enables you to solve problems on a day-to-day basis while also keeping an eye on the long term, anticipating and mitigating opportunities and threats along the way. How to be Strategic is your accessible but comprehensive guide to strategic thinking in any situation. Fred Pelard distills 20 years' experience training executives at all levels from leading companies around the world into a range of smartly-illustrated, workable methodologies that will enable you to understand each approach and find your own path to the right solution every time. 'Will help you push through the knotty centre of hard-to-resolve problems. Highly recommended!' Richard Rumelt, author of Good Strategy, Bad Strategy 'A comprehensive, concise, and practical guide that will enable anyone, in any situation, to develop their strategic thinking.' Tiffani Bova, Chief Growth Evangelist, Salesforce - WSJ Bestselling Author, Growth IQ 'A wonderful and inspirational look into wide-ranging frameworks and theories to spark new thinking and strategy - Tom Goodwin, author of Digital Darwinism and Head of Futures and Insight at Publicis Groupe 'Practical and comprehensive'. - Roeland Assenberg, Director, Strategy and Banking, Monitor Deloitte Netherlands © Fred Pelard 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020"

Fred Pelard (Author), Jon Glover (Narrator)

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The Liar's Dictionary: A winner of the 2021 Betty Trask Awards

"Brought to you by Penguin. 'Made me almost tearful with gratitude that a book as clever as this could give such uncomplicated pleasure ... And when you find a book like this, you grab it, and you hold it close.' JOHN SELF 'A delight ... As funny and vivid as Dickens, as moving and memorable as Nabokov ... An extraordinarily large-hearted work.' THE CRITIC mountweazel, noun: a fake entry deliberately inserted into a dictionary or work of reference. Often used as a safeguard against copyright infringement. In the final year of the nineteenth century, Peter Winceworth has reached the letter 'S', toiling away for the much-anticipated and multi-volume Swansby's New Encyclopaedic Dictionary. Overwhelmed at his desk and increasingly uneasy that his colleagues are attempting to corral language and regiment facts, Winceworth feels compelled to assert some sense of individual purpose and exercise artistic freedom, and begins inserting unauthorised, fictitious entries into the dictionary. In the present day, young intern Mallory is tasked with uncovering these mountweazels as the text of the dictionary is digitised for modern readers. Through the words and their definitions she finds she has access to their creator's motivations, hopes and desires. More pressingly, she must also field daily threatening anonymous phone calls. Is a suggested change to the dictionary's definition of marriage (n.) really that controversial? What power does Mallory have when it comes to words and knowing how to tell the truth? And does the caller really intend for the Swansby's staff to 'burn in hell'? As their two narratives combine, Winceworth and Mallory must discover how to negotiate the complexities of an often nonsensical, untrustworthy, hoax-strewn and undefinable life. The Liar's Dictionary explores themes of trust and creativity, naming the unnameable, and celebrates the rigidity, fragility and absurdity of language. It is an exhilarating debut novel from a formidably brilliant young writer. 'Eley Williams's debut novel, The Liar's Dictionary, is a lexicographical delight.' OBSERVER 'Deft and clever, refreshing and rewarding ... An assured and satisfying writer, her language rich and intricate and her characters rounded enough to be sympathetic and lampoonist enough to be terribly funny.' LITERARY REVIEW '[The] most exciting of young British writers ... Williams luxuriates in words and wordplay, in definition and precision and invention ...The Liar's Dictionary is a public joy, and Eley Williams a free-spirited literary kook with bags of potential.' BIG ISSUE 'A singular, hilarious, word-drunk novel, which I suspect will be seen in the future as a classic comic novel.' DAVID HAYDEN, IRISH TIMES 'The Liar's Dictionary is the book I was longing for ... Positively intoxicated with the joy and wonder of language ... Eley Williams brings erudition and playfulness - and lovely sweetness - to every page.' BENJAMIN DREYER, New York Times bestselling author of DREYER'S ENGLISH 'This tale of lexical intrigues is an absolute joy to read! It's gloriously inventive and playful, but with just the right amount of heart.' LUCY SCHOLES © Eley Williams 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020"

Eley Williams (Author), Jon Glover, Kristin Atherton (Narrator)

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