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Orphans in Waiting & The Children of Witchwood: Two Full-Cast BBC Radio Thrillers

"A pair of thriller series from prolific radio writer Wally K. Daly Award-winning dramatist Wally K. Daly penned numerous plays for BBC Radio across a range of genres, including the beloved sci-fi ‘Scream Trilogy’ and the sitcoms Anything Legal and Give Or Take. Featured here are two of his gripping thriller series: the tense spy serial Orphans in Waiting and the eerie supernatural story The Children of Witchwood. Orphans in Waiting – Schoolboy Mike Jago wakes from one nightmare only to find he’s living in another. His parents have disappeared overnight, leaving him, his brother Pete and his sister Janey all alone. Reluctant to call the police, the children investigate – and soon notice strange things. Why are there helicopter marks in the garden? Who is the stranger keeping watch on the house through his binoculars? What is in their father’s briefcase? And who – or what – is The Hyena? As they attempt to unravel these mysteries, they find themselves in grave danger, and pursued by a deadly enemy... Starring Judy Bennett, Abigail Docherty and Simon Radford. The Children of Witchwood – When college student Jackie Lamont disappears from the haunted ‘Burning Field’, only to reappear, just as mysteriously, in possession of strange telepathic powers, it attracts the attention of the Ministry of Defence. Investigator B Q Brown believes there is a possible link between her newfound abilities and sinister events back in the 17th century, when six children were burned as witches. Meanwhile, the Cranford clan, who have carefully guarded a dark secret for hundreds of years, now regard Jackie as a threat. What lengths will they go to protect their birthright? Wendy Baxter and Michael Cochrane star in Wally K. Daly’s last ever radio drama series. NB: Due to the off-air nature of the recordings, the sound quality may vary. Production credits Written by Wally K. Daly Audio for Orphans in Waiting from Wally K. Daly's own collection Orphans in Waiting Mike – Judy Bennett Janey – Abigail Docherty Peter – Simon Radford Headmaster – Peter Jeffrey Store Manager – Danny Schiller Woman – Auriol Smith Uncle Brian – Frank Windsor Auntie Vi – Jo Manning Wilson Grandfather – Edward Kelsey Other parts played by Joanna Myers, Timothy Carlton, Andrew Wincott, Tariq Alibai, John Talbot, Elizabeth Mansfield, Tony Wredden, Bhasker, Fraser Kerr, Amerjit Deu and David Bannerman Produced by Dan Garrett First broadcast BBC Radio 5, 27 Aug-1 Oct 1990 The Children of Witchwood Jackie Lamont – Wendy Baxter Mandy Lamont – Emily Chennery Sion Lamont – Scott Gray Jason Cranford – Laurence Saunders Cheever Cranford – Jez Thomas Becky Cranford – Becky Wright DC Danny Sparks – Daniel Settatree WPC Polly Bell – Lorraine Coady Mother/Minister – Jilly Bond Sergeant/B Q Brown – Michael Cochrane Iron Peter/Dentist – Robert Lister Directed by Jenny Stephens First broadcast on BBC 7, 3-7 Jan 2005 © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Wally K. Daly (Author), Abigail Docherty, Judy Bennett, Michael Cochrane, Simon Radford, Wendy Baxter (Narrator)

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The Queen: Her Life

"Perfect for fans of The Crown, legendary New York Times bestselling biographer Andrew Morton provides the definitive story of Queen Elizabeth II's life and legacy. Painfully shy, Elizabeth Windsor's personality was well suited to her youthful ambition of living quietly in the country, raising a family, and caring for her dogs and horses. But when her uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated, she became heir to the throne-embarking on a journey that would test her as a woman and as a queen. Ascending to the throne at only 25, this self-effacing monarch navigated endless setbacks, family conflict, and occasional triumphs throughout her 70 years as the Queen of England. As her mettle was tested, she endeavored to keep the monarchy relevant culturally, socially, and politically, often in the face of resistance from inside the institution itself. And yet the greatest challenges she faced were often inside her own family, forever under intense scrutiny; from rumors about her husband's infidelity, her sister's marital breakdown, Princess Diana's tragic death, to the recent departure of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Now in The Queen, renowned biographer Andrew Morton takes an in-depth look at Britain's longest reigning monarch, exploring the influence Queen Elizabeth has had on both Britain and the rest of the world for much of the last century. From leading a nation struggling to restore itself after the devastation of the second World War to navigating the divisive political landscape of the present day, Queen Elizabeth has been a reluctant but resolute queen. This is the story of a woman of unflagging self-discipline who will long be remembered as mother and grandmother to Great Britain, and one of the greatest sovereigns of the modern era."

Andrew Morton (Author), Andrew Morton, Judy Bennett (Narrator)

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All That I Am: The tense and moving WW2 love story from the author of Stasiland and Wifedom

"The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Anna Funder's All That I Am, a powerful love story that tells the heroic and tragic true story of the German resistance. Read by Judy Bennett and Saul Reichlin. One September morning, elderly Ruth Wesemann wakes to the sound of a parcel being delivered to her door. Inside she finds a tattered little notebook. Opening its delicate pages she meets with a flood of memories... It's 1933 and she is back in her light-filled flat in Berlin. Hans is making caipirinhas, snow falls outside the kitchen window, and Hitler is making his first speech as Chancellor of Germany. Her life and those of her tight-knit group of friends are about to change beyond all recognition. Having dedicated themselves to resisting the Nazi's rise, they have become hunted outlaws overnight. Fleeing the country, Ruth and Hans find refuge in a basement flat in Bloomsbury, but inspired by Ruth's fearless cousin Dora, they defy the conditions of their visas and risk being sent back to Germany in order continue their dangerous resistance work. But with each breathtaking act of courage and every person that they trust, they cannot help but risk betrayal and deceit. And then, one day, they face the chilling realisation that Hitler's reach extends much further than they had thought, even to London itself. Inspiring, tragic and based on real events, All That I Am is a masterful and devastating novel of bravery and betrayal, of the risks and sacrifices that people endure to protect their beliefs and of discovering remarkable heroism hidden in the most unexpected of places."

Anna Funder (Author), Judy Bennett, Saul Reichlin (Narrator)

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Getting There: a dramatic saga of how an innocent young girl finds herself entangled in the 1960s East End underworld from bestselling author Gilda O’Neill

"This gripping East End saga, set in the 1960s, is perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Donna Douglas. Bestselling author Gilda O'Neill expertly combines page-turning drama with vivid characterisation - the perfect dose of escapism... Praise for Gilda O'Neill 'A sharp eye, a warm heart and a gift for storytelling' -- Elizabeth Buchan 'This novel has everything...a cracking read' -- Martina Cole 'I just couldn't stop turning the pages' - 5 STARS 'Great book with great characters - defiantly recommended' - 5 STARS 'A cracking read' - 5 STARS 'I couldn't put it down' - 5 STARS 'A real page turner' - 5 STARS ********************************************************************************************** NOT ALL RELATIONSHIPS LEAD TO GOOD THINGS - WILL SHE BE ABLE TO FIND HER WAY THROUGH? What's a nice girl like Lorna Wright doing with an East End bad boy like Richie Clayton? The world is changing and London is swinging: it's the 1960s. But in the East End the docks are closing and life will never be the same. Lorna Wright is a nice girl, but Richie Clayton is bad news: a violent thug who will stop at nothing to climb his way to the top of the East End underworld. The more Lorna gets mixed up in his ugly, brutal world, the more she finds herself in trouble too. There are plenty of people who'd like to see Richie stopped. So when, after a terrible row with Lorna, Richie is found murdered, the finger of accusation points in all sorts of directions..."

Gilda O'Neill (Author), Judy Bennett (Narrator)

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