Audiobooks narrated by Jonathan Tafler

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 Eliott 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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Snap: Clean break or clean slate?: A BBC Radio 4 comedy drama

"All three series of the BBC sitcom about a couple who've split up, but can't quite call it quits When two people have history, how can they ever be history? That's the question facing Molly and Doug, who are separating after 16 years of marriage. He's moving out (albeit a mere three streets away), and she's moving on (just as soon as she can get her wedding ring off) - only somehow, they can't seem to stay away from one another. Breaking up would be so much easier if it wasn't for the woes of their two teenage children, Doug's elderly mum's interference, and the sneaking suspicion that perhaps they shouldn't be divorcing at all.... Will the couple get closure and accept that their relationship is over, or can they find a way to rebuild their lives together? Written by acclaimed scriptwriter Paul Mendelson (May to December, My Hero), this sparkling romantic comedy stars Rebecca Lacey as Molly and Paul Venables as Doug, with a full cast including Rebecca Front, Samantha Spiro and Robin Weaver. Production credits Written by Paul Mendelson Produced by David Ian Neville First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 23 July-13 August 2003 (Series 1), 14 July-18 August 2004 (Series 2), 27 July-31 August 2005 (Series 3) Cast Molly - Rebecca Lacey Doug/Shopkeeper - Paul Venables Kaz/Michelle/Emma - Soumaya Keynes Ryan - Jessie Sullivan Dawn - Rebecca Front/Samantha Spiro/Robin Weaver Scarlet/Mrs Johnston - Rebecca Front Mrs Lonsdale/Annie/Mrs Dawlish/Lydia/Mrs Niarchos/Waitress/Mrs Luigi/Old lady - Marlene Sidaway Ansel/Steve/Stallholder/Surgeon - Richard Firth Raymond/Mr Silverton/TV announcer/Ernie/Alistair - Jonathan Tafler Gwynneth - Jennifer Hill Susan - Samantha Spiro Eirwen/Waitress - Robin Weaver 'Bittersweet and very funny' The Times © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Paul Mendelson (Author), Full Cast, Jessie Sullivan, Jonathan Tafler, Marlene Sidaway, Paul Venables, Rebecca Front, Rebecca Lacey, Richard Firth, Soumaya Keynes (Narrator)

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Killer Conquest: A Norman Conquest Thriller. A Full-Cast BBC Radio Drama

"Set during the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, where every story promises a 'Thousand Thrills!', with ingenious plots, full of twists and surprises, driven along with exciting action and tongue in cheek humour. In Killer Conquest, the dashing hero with a nose for trouble and rake-hell disregard for danger returns in a breathless crime-smashing adventure. With his trademark ‘1066’ and his resourceful partner Pixie, he keeps up good cheer and marches on while he biffs the baddies “It is pure 1930s, when the hero did say to the villain: "Good grief! You're a cold blooded killer!" and the heroine did affectionately call her hero "a cockeyed chump!" To all concerned “Jolly good show, chaps.” The Times “Christopher Cazenove seems to relish his role as Norman Conquest, a hero about who dashing is the least that could be said! Atmospheric and great fun for those who prefer older-style detectives.” Daily Express Also available as part of the THRILLER PLAYHOUSE BOX SET, eight episodes featuring Max Carrados, Norman Conquest and Ben from the popular BBC Drama series. Cast Christopher Cazenove as Norman Conquest Bonnie Langford as Pixie Richard Davies as Chief Inspector Williams Colin Spaull as Mandeville Livingstone Kerry Shale as Horace Augustus Hillier Neville Jason as Claude Herridew Jonathan Tafler as Detective Inspector Wells Anthony Jackson as Willoughby Chote Gavin Muir as Parsons & full supporting cast. Based on a story by Berkeley Gray. Dramatisation: Guy Fithen Music: Robert Rigby Director: Adrian Bean Producer: Stewart Richards & Michael Cameron © & ℗ 2022 Mr Punch Audiobooks Ltd"

Mr Punch (Author), & Full Supporting Cast, Anthony Jackson, Bill Nighy, Bonnie Langford, Christopher Cazenove, Colin Spaull, Gavin Muir, Jonathan Tafler, Kerry Shale, Neville Jason, Richard Davies (Narrator)

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The Master Builder: A BBC Radio 4 full cast dramatisation

"The Master Builder by Henrik Ibsen, in a new version by David Hare Master builder Halvard Solness is a self-made man. With no professional qualifications, he has built himself up through ruthless ambition, and achieved a position of power and domination in his home town. But his success has come at a cost. His marriage is empty, destroyed by a personal tragedy that has left him wracked with guilt and pain, and he is increasingly frightened of failure and being displaced by the next generation. Then a mysterious young woman, Hilde Wangel, appears from the mountains, claiming to have met Solness ten years earlier, when she was only 13. She asserts that he kissed her and promised her a kingdom: and now she has returned to claim it. Halvard becomes besotted with Hilde, seeing her as a breath of fresh air, revitalising his life with her youthful energy. And Hilde flatters and praises him, rebuilding his ego. But has she come to seduce him - or to destroy him? With mystical undertones and resonances for the #MeToo movement, this searing tragedy of middle-aged male hubris explores the troubled psyche of a successful, abusive man who has risen to the greatest heights, only to be toppled from his peak. David Schofield stars as Solness, with Siobhan Redmond as his wife Aline and Laura Aikman as Hilde. Also included is a bonus programme, In Our Time: Henrik Ibsen, in which Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the great Norwegian playwright and poet. Cast and credits Solness - David Schofield Aline - Siobhan Redmond Hilde - Laura Aikman Brovik - Paul Bradley Dr Herdal - Jonathan Tafler Kaja - Shannon Hayes Ragnar - Joseph Ayre The Master Builder by Henrik Ibsen In a new version by David Hare Based on a literal translation by Torkil Heggstad Directed and produced by Gary Brown First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 15-22 August 2021 In Our Time: Henrik Ibsen Presented by Melvyn Bragg With Tore Rem, Kirsten Shepherd-Barr and Dinah Birch Produced by Simon Tillotson First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 31 May 2018 ©2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Henrik Ibsen (Author), David Schofield, Full Cast, Jonathan Tafler, Joseph Ayre, Laura Aikman, Paul Bradley, Shannon Hayes, Siobhan Redmond (Narrator)

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A9: A BBC Radio 4 dramatisation

"Article 9 of the Tokyo Judgement at the end of WWII withdrew from the Japanese constitution the state's right of belligerency. Traumatised and guilt ridden for having killed enemy soldiers in war, Bernard has to attempt to coerce his children to continue his life's work, and makes their awaiting inheritance dependent on their abandoning their present careers and dedicating their lives to the promotion of A9. 1948: Aspiring sincerely to an international peace based on justice and order, the Japanese people forever renounce war as a sovereign right of the nation and the threat or use of force as means of settling international disputes. The right of belligerency of the State will not be recognised. Starring David Warner, Rebecca Saire, Oliver Cotton, Deborah Findlay, Jonathan Tafler, Ewart James Walters, and Malcolm Tierney. Directed by Eoin O'Callaghan."

Helen Cooper (Author), David Warner, Deborah Findlay, Ewart James Walters, Jonathan Tafler, Malcom Tierney, Oliver Cotton, Rebecca Saire (Narrator)

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Prayer Mask: A BBC Radio 4 dramatisation

"Joseph Fiennes stars as the young Lieutenant Richard Burton who in 1853 disguised himself as an Afghani pilgrim and undertook an expedition to Mecca. His aim was to explore the Holy of Holies. He chronicles this journey fraught with dangers and misadventure. But can he hide his identity from his two young guides? With Akbar Kurtha, Rasmus Hardiker, Paul Rider, Roger Hammond, Inam Mirza, Jonathan Tafler and Natasha Pyne. Written by David Pownall. Directed by Peter Kavanagh."

David Pownall (Author), Akbar Kurtha, Inam Mirza, Jonathan Tafler, Joseph Fiennes, Natasha Pyne, Paul Rider, Rasmus Hardiker, Roger Hammond (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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Robinson Crusoe: And His Farther Adventures

"A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation by Andy Barratt of Daniel Defoe's less famous sequel to the classic adventure 'Robinson Crusoe'. After returning to England from his island home, Robinson Crusoe sets sail once more in search of adventure. Starring Tim McInnerny as Robinson Crusoe, with Jonathan Tafler, Adrian Grove, Stephen Critchlow, David Timson, Alison Pettitt and Ben Onwukwe. Directed by Peter Leslie Wild."

Daniel Defoe (Author), Adrian Grove, Alison Pettitt, Ben Onwukwe, David Timson, Jonathan Tafler, Stephen Critchlow, Tim Mcinnerny (Narrator)

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Love’s Labor’s Lost

"A play replete with puns and double-entendres, this is one of Shakespeare’s earliest and most lighthearted. The young king of Navarre and three of his courtiers have vowed to lock themselves away for three years of study and fasting, and to forswear the company of women for this period. No sooner is their vow made than it is tested, however, as the princess of France and three of her ladies arrive in Navarre on a diplomatic mission. The young men fall instantly and hopelessly in love, and the tension between their vow and their passion forms the subject of this charming and sparkling early comedy. Berowne is played by Alex Jennings and Rosaline by Emma Fielding. Samantha Bond is the princess, and Greg Wise the king of Navarre. Alan Howard plays Don Armado."

William Shakespeare (Author), Alan Howard, Alex Jennings, Emma Fielding, Greg Wise, Jonathan Tafler, Samantha Bond, a full cast (Narrator)

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Romeo and Juliet

"In the world’s most celebrated and lyrical love story, the sublime devotion of two young lovers transcends their earthly fate. The noble Veronese houses of Montague and Capulet are locked in a bitter feud. When Romeo (a Montague) and Juliet (a Capulet) fall in love, they are swept up in a series of violent events and cruel twists of fortune. Despite the passion and innocence of their love, they fall victim to the enmity between their families, and their story ends in tragedy. In this production, Romeo is played by Joseph Fiennes and Juliet by Maria Miles. Elizabeth Spriggs is the Nurse."

William Shakespeare (Author), Andrew Wincott, Clive Swift, David Tennant, Geoffrey Beevers, Jonathan Tafler, Joseph Fiennes, Maria Miles, Trevor Peacock, a full cast (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Jonathan Tafler