Audiobooks narrated by Justin Edwards

So You Think You Can Be Prime Minister Audiobook

"Bloomsbury presents So You Think You Can Be Prime Minister by Ian Martin, read by Justin Edwards. The perfect gift for fans of The Thick of It, Have I Got News for You and general moaning about the UK government. The country has chosen but might they have chosen YOU to be the next Prime Minister? Most of us know our limitations, especially when it comes to a career choice. We watch documentaries about A&E departments and the heroes who work there, and we think no. Oh no, thanks very much. We wouldn't have the nerve, or the stamina, or the resilience to do THAT. But who amongst us hasn’t looked at the woeful performance of a prime minister and thought: ‘Really, is that all there is to it? Even I could do that’. Now is your opportunity to familiarise yourself with what the job of prime minister actually is. This satirical and illuminating guide takes you through the craft and mystery of it all – packed full of quizzes, personality tests and much more – to see if you’ve got what it takes. In this book you will find: - Media training: top professional advice for the novice aspirational politician, including live rehearsals with interviewers, trick questions, sustained ignoring and how to choose the perfect walk on track. - PM Cards: which one of the past PMs is your political guiding light? - How to survive your first year: secure a nickname and push through as much as you can. - A Brief History of the Office of PMs: it won't surprise you to learn that they simply made it up as they went along. Written by Ian Martin, Emmy award winning writer, who was a core member for The Thick of It (and their swearing consultant too), Veep and The Death of Stalin, this is the ultimate guide to keep you and the family (or should we say your performance coaches) busy to see whether you’re going to be our next Prime Minister this year. GOOD LUCK! P 2024 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC C 2024 Ian Martin"

Ian Martin (Author), Justin Edwards (Narrator)

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The Centrist Dad Handbook

"Bloomsbury presents The Centrist Dad Handbook by Jason Hazeley and Nico Tatarowicz, read by Justin Edwards. A funny and gentle deep dive into the most unbearably reasonable men in the UK – your perfect Christmas present for any dad, husband, brother or uncle who owns more gilets than shoes, buys vinyl (but doesn’t always remove the cellophane), puffs on a CBD vape and claims he has a brick from the Haçienda in his outdoor barbecue. (Yeah. Right.) Packed full of quizzes, lifehacks and top 10 lists, The Centrist Dad Handbook will answer questions like: Why exactly is the Centrist Dad’s taste in music stuck in the Blair era? Why does he carry a folded bicycle wherever he goes? Why does he call it his ‘office’ when it’s clearly a shepherd’s hut? Would he consider bringing back hanging if the rope was made of sustainably-sourced hemp? The guide will also examine gnarlier issues like music festivals, e-scooters and whether it is OK to still listen to The Smiths if you do so whilst wearing noise-cancelling headphones and sorting the recycling. Plus food and drink ideas (the most centrist food is, obviously, half-and-half sweet-and-salty popcorn) and the thing no guide to Centrist Dads would be complete without: Adrian Chiles. Written by Jason Hazeley (who co-authored the bestselling phenomenon The Ladybird Books for Grown-Ups series and anything with the word Cunk in the title) and Nico Tatarowicz (The Armstrong & Miller Show, Murder In Successville, Spitting Image), this is The Official Sloane Ranger Handbook for the 21st century. A humour book must for that breed of men who miss Top Gear even though they identify as cyclists. C 2024 Nico Tatarowicz P 2024 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC C 2024 Jason Hazeley"

Jason Hazeley, Nico Tatarowicz (Author), Justin Edwards (Narrator)

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Unhinged: A Parody

"Bloomsbury presents Unhinged: A Parody read by Justin Edwards The perfect parody Christmas gift book for that selfish egomaniac in your life - written by Ian Martin, writer for The Thick of It and Veep Boris Johnson has been a towering figure for decades in the worlds of politics, journalism and personal scandal. Somehow, he always bounces back. How does he do it? And how might we mere mortals elevate our piffling lives to the same levels of greatness? Learn how to be more like Boris in this parody companion to Johnson's own account of the last few years. Inside you'll find easy-to-recreate social gambits, life rules and some great excuses that'll get you out of all sorts of tricky situations. Plus, learn how to: - Trivialise everything with buffoonery - Rebuild reality using various self-centred techniques - Smash everything to pieces. Then try to fix it. And then smash it again. . . LET US ALL BE MORE BORIS! P 2024 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC C 2024 Ian Martin"

Ian Martin (Author), Justin Edwards (Narrator)

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Buy Me Up TV: A BBC Radio Comedy

"The BBC Radio 2 comedy inspired by every shopping channel you’ve ever seen, and every product you never wanted Buy Me Up TV is a live, 24-hour cable channel, described by its CEO, Jacky Tanner, as ‘the crop of the top of the television shops’. Its perky presenters Angela and Bob are experts at flogging you everything you could possibly want for your home, wardrobe and lifestyle – and if the price isn’t right, the Bargain Bee will sting it right down. From ceramic hammers and a home Satanist test, to Robert Mugabe beach towels and a guitar bra (with matching banjo briefs), it’s all on special offer for a limited time only – buy now, while stocks last… In these five episodes, we go behind the scenes at the chaotically-run TV station and eavesdrop on the farcical goings-on, as the on-screen kitsch merchants and back-office crew become ever more unhinged by the demands of high-pressure selling. There’s trouble in store when Jacky decides the channel needs younger, sexier talent; an animal charity telethon sparks allegations of fraud; a jam-addicted Tanner ruffles some presenter feathers; and a team-building day out is scuppered by a self-help guru with plans for world domination. And when a computer virus sends out kinky adult emails to all the station’s customers, Tanner makes a surprising discovery that could set the channel on a whole new path… Written by Justin Edwards and James Eldred, this lively, satirical sitcom stars Justin Edwards, Alex Macqueen, Ewen MacIntosh, Mike McShane, Katherine Jakeways and Greg Proops, with an array of stellar special guests including Eamonn Holmes, Ruth Madoc, Rich Hall, Brian Blessed, Aled Jones and Sir Terry Wogan. Production credits Written by Justin Edwards and James Eldred Produced by Lucy Armitage Cast Bob Norton – Justin Edwards Giles – Alex Macqueen Ewen – Ewen MacIntosh Tanner – Mike McShane Angela Basset – Katherine Jakeways Jacky Tanner – Greg Proops With Doon Mackichan, Rosie Wilkinson and Colin Hoult, and special guests Eamonn Holmes, Ruth Madoc, Rich Hall, Brian Blessed, Aled Jones and Sir Terry Wogan First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 19 May 2007 (Pilot), 8-29 March 2008 (Series 1) © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. ? 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd."

James Eldred, Justin Edwards (Author), Alex Macqueen, Ewan Macintosh, Full Cast, Greg Proops, Justin Edwards, Katherine Jakeaways, Mike Mcshane (Narrator)

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Mrs Sidhu Investigates: Two BBC Radio 4 comedy crime dramas

"Meera Syal stars as Slough's answer to Miss Marple: a curious Indian chef who finds herself mixed up with murder Meera Syal is Mrs Sidhu, an Indian caterer with a highly active imagination and her own brand of crime solving - enough of a brand, in fact, that the local police have a file on her 'observations'. The first series, Murder with Masala, sees Mrs Sidhu catering an upscale Berkshire wedding at Lapsley Hall, where a bridesmaid goes missing. Calling in her contact Inspector Burton, Mrs Sidhu finds herself investigating the family's playboy son, the mysterious butler, and even Lord and Lady Lucas themselves. While simultaneously dealing with her argumentative son and her wily supplier, Mrs Sidhu must uncover the truth about the whole wedding party before it's too late. In the second series, Mrs Sidhu's Dangerous Highland Game, the sleuthing chef travels up to Scotland, catering for a billionaire at a remote shooting estate. But soon the client is missing and the estate is cut off by bad weather. Will Mrs Sidhu's clues give Inspector Burton a helping hand, or a headache? And is she there to reveal the truth about Castle Tannoch - or are they all just there as quarry for an entirely different type of hunt? Starring Meera Syal (Goodness Gracious Me, Broadchurch), Justin Edwards (The Thick of It, In and Out of the Kitchen) and Amy Morgan (Call the Midwife, Ten Percent), Mrs Sidhu Investigates is currently being adapted for TV, and is perfect for fans of Agatha Raisin and Father Brown. Cast Mrs Sidhu - Meera Syal Josh / Inspector Burton - Justin Edwards Jemma / Briony - Amy Morgan Mr Varma / Lord Lucas - Vincent Ebrahim Mrs Broghan / Lady Lucas - Rachel Atkins Tez / Sergeant - Hamza Jeetooa Sir Alex / Zukhov - John Sessions Jane / Kirsty - Hilary Maclean Robert / PC Williamson - Okorie Chukwu Callum - Gordon Kennedy Production credits Written by Suk Pannu Edited by Leon Chambers Produced by Gordon Kennedy Directed by Marilyn Imrie An Absolutely Production for BBC Radio 4 First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra on the following dates: 4 October - 25 October 2017 (Murder with Masala) 14 June - 5 July 2019 (Mrs Sidhu's Dangerous Highland Game) ©2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Suk Pannu (Author), Amy Morgan, Full Cast, Justin Edwards, Meera Syal (Narrator)

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Party's Over: A BBC Radio 4 comedy

"The complete Series 1 and 2 of the sparkling political sitcom - plus pilot episode 'Miles Jupp is effortlessly funny' The Telegraph What happens when a Prime Minister suddenly stops being Prime Minister? That's the question facing Henry Tobin - Britain's least popular, shortest-serving post-war PM, who's forced into retirement 30 years early after a bruising election defeat. But he's not going to let failure crush his spirits. Instead, he plans to pick himself up, repair his battered reputation and make his name in some other field - though he's not quite sure what that will be... Miles Jupp returns as Henry Tobin, Britain's shortest serving and least successful former Prime Minister in series 2. In episode 1 of season 2, Henry has somehow been invited to the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. There he meets a former colleague at a drinks party who immediately gives him an idea of a way to restore his lost sense of power and influence and to delay his descent into national irrelevance. Will he manage to restore his power or will he be forgotten? Created by veteran comedy writers Paul Doolan (Bloods, Trollied and Cuckoo) and Jon Hunter (Trollied, News Quiz, Keep Calman Carry On), this hilarious comedy drama stars Miles Jupp as Henry, with Ingrid Oliver, Emma Sidi and Justin Edwards. Production credits Written by Paul Doolan and Jon Hunter Produced by Simon Nicholls and Richard Morris Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound design: Marc Willcox A BBC Studios Production Miles Jupp Justin Edwards Ingrid Oliver Emma Sidi ©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Jon Hunter, Paul Doolan (Author), Emma Sidi, Full Cast, Ingrid Oliver, Justin Edwards, Miles Jupp (Narrator)

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The Way Back To You: The funny and heart-warming story of long lost love and second chances

"Brought to you by Penguin. The new novel from the author of The Flip Side! Three friends. Two summers. One chance to find the way back to you . . . When Simon Brown reconnects on Facebook with his first love Sylvie - the French pen pal he never actually met - he is determined that this time things will be different. However, life isn't so straight-forward at sixty as it was at sixteen. His daughter's getting married, he's got difficult guests staying at his B&B, and his larger-than-life school friend, Ian, has abruptly waltzed back into his life. Adamant that he can't let this second chance pass by, Simon sets off on a bike ride from Bristol to Bordeaux with Ian in tow, on the very same route they covered as teenagers in pursuit of love. But although they now have better bikes, more acceptable haircuts, and Google Maps, some things never change, and it soon becomes clear that this trip will have even more bumps in the road than the first. Is it ever too late to make up for past mistakes? How far can one friendship be pushed? And will Simon finally meet Sylvie? Praise for THE FLIP SIDE! 'Takes the usual rom com formula and turns it on its head . . . refreshing, funny and heartwarming, we could not get enough of this' HEAT 'Utterly adorable and romantic. I feel uplifted!' GIOVANNA FLETCHER 'Utterly charming, funny and very relatable!' JOSIE SILVER 'A wonderful, feel-good gem of a book' THE SUN 'A funny, sparky read that feels fresh and modern . . . this book is fab' SOPHIE COUSENS 'Really sweet, warm hearted story with some very funny moments . . . Thoroughly enjoyed it and it was a lovely way to start the new year' CARRIE HOPE FLETCHER 'The ultimate rom-com' INDEPENDENT © James Bailey 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022"

James Bailey (Author), Justin Edwards (Narrator)

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Kevin Eldon Will See You Now: The Complete Series 1-4: A BBC Radio 4 sketch comedy show

"All four series of the acclaimed comedy sketch show, written by and starring Kevin Eldon 'Bleak but addictive listening' The List Comic phenomenon Kevin Eldon has appeared in almost every hit comedy series in the last 25 years, from Fist of Fun, Brass Eye and This Morning with Richard Not Judy to Jam, Harry & Paul and Inside No. 9. Having starred alongside Stewart Lee, Richard Herring, Chris Morris, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse, Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton, he's decided to take it up a notch with his very own show. It features sketches, characters, sound effects, a bit of music and a lot of messin' about - as well as his all-important cast of stellar comedy names including Amelia Bullmore, Julia Davis, Paul Putner and Justin Edwards, and special guests Philip Pope and Phil Cornwell. In the first three series, Kevin goes into space, evokes the powerful gods of Ancient Egypt, extols the wonders of drink and sneezing, and finally discovers a use for avant-garde German film director Werner Herzog... The fourth series takes a narrative turn, as Kevin broadcasts from the family stately home, complete with his artistic genius Italian wife, Alessandra; his pair of adopted sons, Jacob and Rees; and their cat, Mogg. Aiding him in his endeavours are the likes of Morwenna Banks, Kate Duchêne, Miles Jupp, Catherine Shepherd and Dan Skinner, as he takes a stroll through the family archives, enjoys a naked tractor ride and presents a love story - with cannons... Production credits Written by Kevin Eldon, with additional material by Jason Hazeley, Joel Morris and Toby Davies Original music by Martin Bird Produced and directed by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4 With Amelia Bullmore, Julia Davis, Paul Putner, Justin Edwards, David Reed, Rosie Cavaliero, Catherine Shepherd, Morwenna Banks, Kate Duchêne, Miles Jupp and Dan Skinner Special guests: Philip Pope, Phil Cornwell First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 31 July-21 August 2012 (Series 1), 16 September-7 October 2014 (Series 2), 18 April-9 May 2017 (Series 3), 29 August-19 September 2019 (Series 4) ©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Kevin Eldon (Author), Amelia Bulimore, Catherine Shepherd, Full Cast, Julia Davis, Justin Edwards, Kevin Eldon, Miles Jupp, Morwenna Banks, Rosie Cavaliero (Narrator)

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Fabulous: The Complete Series 1-3: A BBC Radio full-cast comedy

"Faye Walters knows that today's women are sorted and stylish. They have the job, the house, the colour co-ordinated capsule wardrobe. They cope with the pressures of singledom, marriage and having kids with peanut-allergies. And they all do it effortlessly, with nothing more than a women's mag and a poem by Pam Ayres to guide them. So why can't she pull it off? Everything would be fabulous if only she could wangle an invitation to her boss's wedding, buy a flat with her boyfriend and get her mum to loan her £10,000. But even with a new kitchen, an awards ceremony and her own engagement party to look forward to, she's still anxious. And life only gets more nerve-wracking as she prepares for a royal visit at work and her hen do - especially since she's having serious doubts about whether she wants to get married at all... Starring Daisy Haggard (Breeders, Back to Life) as ditsy, neurotic Faye, this quirky comedy features a stellar cast including Katy Brand as Denise, Olivia Colman and Melanie Hudson as Edith, Laura Solon as Kim and Justin Edwards as Mark. Among the guest stars are Adam Buxton, Margaret Cabourn-Smith and Mark Lamarr. Produced by Simon Nicholls Music by Osymyso First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 16 May-20 June 2007 (Series 1), 14 October-11 November 2008 (Series 2), 9 February-2 March 2010 (Series 3) Cast Faye - Daisy Haggard Denise - Katy Brand Edith - Olivia Colman/Melanie Hudson Kim - Laura Solon Mark - Justin Edwards With Adam Buxton, Matthew Holness, Joanna Neary, Eve Dallas, John Dougall, Joanna Scanlan, Anne Reid, Jot Davies, Geoffrey McGivern, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Stephen Critchlow, Mel Hudson, John Rowe, Dan Starkey, Bradley Ford, Renee Clark, Chelsea Jabbau, Alison Pettit, Martin Hyder, Joanna Monro, Sally Grace, David Armand, Nigel Hastings, Rufys Wright, John Biggins, Mark Lamarr"

Lucy Clarke (Author), Adam Buxton, Daisy Haggard, Full Cast, Joanna Scanlan, Justin Edwards, Katy Brand, Laura Solon, Mark Lamarr, Melanie Hudson, Olivia Colman (Narrator)

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The Consultants: The Complete Series 1-4: The BBC Radio 4 comedy sketch show

"All four series of the award-winning BBC Radio 4 sketch show Welcome to The Consultants’ lifestyle presentation conference and comedy show – listen and learn as they present their 1000-point plan of action, complete with shouting, songs and plenty of silliness. In these 22 episodes, the team ponder how to revamp tea to make it more dangerous and exciting, wonder why so many men went to ‘mow a meadow’, practise the dark arts with a lightly tossed salad, and make latex representations of a spaniel with the help of children's entertainer Jeremy Lion. Plus, Demis Roussos and Napoleon Bonaparte enter a witness protection scheme in Swanage, a 'ladies man' sings about his suspect personal hygiene, and two travellers stumble upon a very unusual pub quiz... Written and performed by Radio 4’s only three-man double act, the Perrier Award-winning Neil Edmond, Justin Edwards and James Rawlings, this witty, cerebral sketch comedy features an eclectic mix of puns, serials, ditties and sketches suitable for the elderly, children and elderly children. It will not help you progress along the path to business enlightenment – but it will make you laugh a lot. Cast and credits Written and performed by Neil Edmond, Justin Edwards and James Rawlings Produced by Will Saunders First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 13 February-6 March 2003 (Series 1), 20 November-18 December 2003 & 26 May 2004 (Series 2), 14 December 2004-18 January 2005 (Series 3), 18 October-22 November 2005 (Series 4)"

James Rawlings, Justin Edwards, Neil Edmond (Author), James Rawlings, Justin Edwards, Neil Edmond (Narrator)

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Where This Service Will Terminate: A BBC Radio 4 Comedy Drama

"Rosie Cavaliero and Justin Edwards star in this romantic comedy about a couple who meet on a train ‘Had me gripped from the start … Just lovely’ – Miranda Sawyer, Observer Suzie’s never been to Cornwall before, but one day she finds herself on the Cornish Riviera Express, hurtling from Paddington to Penzance. She sits next to David and over the course of an eventful five-hour journey an intense relationship develops. But both she and David are married, so they don’t expect to see each other again. However, fifteen months later, out of the blue, David lands in Suzie’s life again. Another five months pass, and Suzie seeks David out, needing his help. Two years after their first meeting, David again turns up unexpectedly. They’ve both enjoyed escaping their middle-aged lives together. But now there’s no escape from reality; and it’s crunch time for Suzie and David. Should the duo make their love affair last? Written by acclaimed actress and comedian Katherine Jakeways, creator of the much-loved radio sitcom North by Northamptonshire, this funny, touching drama stars Rosie Cavaliero (Gentleman Jack) as Suzie and Justin Edwards (The Thick of It) as David."

Katherine Jakeways (Author), Full Cast, Justin Edwards, Rosie Cavaliero (Narrator)

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1000 Years of Annoying the French

"Brought to you by Penguin. Was the Battle of Hastings a French victory? Non! William the Conqueror was Norman and hated the French. Were the Brits really responsible for the death of Joan of Arc? Non! The French sentenced her to death for wearing trousers. Was the guillotine a French invention? Non! It was invented in Yorkshire. Ten centuries' worth of French historical 'facts' bite the dust as Stephen Clarke looks at what has really been going on since 1066 ... © Stephen Clarke 2010 (P) Penguin Audio 2020"

Stephen Clarke (Author), Justin Edwards (Narrator)

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