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How the French Won Waterloo - or Think They Did

Published in the 200th Anniversary year of the Battle of Waterloo a witty look at how the French still think they won, by Stephen Clarke, author of 1000 Years of Annoying the French and A Year in the Merde. Two centuries after the Battle of Waterloo, the French are still in denial. If Napoleon lost on 18 June 1815 (and that's a big 'if'), then whoever rules the universe got it wrong. As soon as the cannons stopped firing, French historians began re-writing history. The Duke of Wellington was beaten, they say, and then the Prussians jumped into the boxing ring, breaking all the rules of battle. In essence, the French cannot bear the idea that Napoleon, their greatest-ever national hero, was in any way a loser. Especially not against the traditional enemy les Anglais. Stephen Clarke has studied the French version of Waterloo, as told by battle veterans, novelists, historians right up to today's politicians, and he has uncovered a story of pain, patriotism and sheer perversion ...

Stephen Clarke (Author), Justin Edwards, Stephen Clarke (Narrator)

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In and Out of the Kitchen: The Complete Series 1-4

Miles Jupp stars as fussy food writer Damien Trench in the complete four series of this much-loved BBC Radio 4 sitcom. Well-known cookery writer Damien Trench is famous for his book A Year in the Kitchen, a diary of everything he cooked and ate over the course of 12 months. Now, for the follow-up volume, In and Out of the Kitchen, Damien undertakes to open up the doors 'not only to my kitchen, but also to my life'. But is Damien's life as idyllic as his listeners might suppose? During the course of these 22 episodes, we follow the ups and downs of life for Damien and his partner, Anthony, as Damien films a pilot for his TV series Poets and their Palates, appears at a literary festival, dips his toe into the world of journalism, contends with the well-meaning interference of friends, look after a baby, and plan their wedding. Many of Damien's recipes are included along the way. As he himself might say, enjoy - and more importantly, cook.

Justin Edwards, Miles Jupp (Author), Justin Edwards, Miles Jupp (Narrator)

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In and Out of the Kitchen: The Complete Series 1-3

Miles Jupp stars as fussy food writer Damien Trench in three series of the much-loved BBC Radio 4 sitcom.Well-known cookery writer Damien Trench is famous for his book A Year In The Kitchen, a diary of everything he cooked and ate over the course of twelve months. Now, for the follow-up volume In and Out of the Kitchen, Damien undertakes to open up the doors not only to my kitchen, but also to my life. But is Damien's life as idyllic as his readers might suppose?During the course of these sixteen episodes, we follow the ups and downs of life for Damien and his partner Anthony, as Damien films a pilot for his TV series Poets and their Palates, appears at a literary festival, dips his toe into the world of journalism, contends with the well-meaning interference of friends, family and builder Mr Mullaney, and faces many other trials and tribulations.Many of Damien's recipes are included along the way. As he himself might say, enjoy - and more importantly, cook.

Miles Jupp (Author), , Justin Edwards, Miles Jupp (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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Agendum: Series 1: The BBC Radio 4 current affair pardody

A current affairs parody & stupidly feasible visit to the 24-hour Hall Of Opinion Mirrors. Because there are two stories to every story. Created by Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris, the masterminds behind Philomena Cunk and the adult spoof Ladybird books, the show was piloted in September 2017 and sent off to Radio 4. 28 minutes later, it was commissioned for its first series, which started going out in August 2018... The show comes from Pozzitive, proud producers of Cabin Pressure, Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!, Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation, The Brig Society, The Castle, Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive, Shush! & Kevin Eldon Will See You Now... Carrie Quinlan ("John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme") , Justin Edwards ("The Thick Of It"), Melanie Hudson ("I'm Alan Partridge"), Samson Kayo ("Famalam"), Jess Robinson ("The Imitation Game"), Luke Sumner and Tony Way ("Game Of Thrones") star in the first episode - "Breakthrough" -, where a scientific breakthrough, a human rights scandal and Britain's favourite fruit come under the idiot microscope of a team of talking heads, hosted by hostioneer Alexandra Palisades. Also featuring the voice of Josh Berry. In Episode 2, "Crisis", Kath Hughes, Simon Kane ("John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme") and Tayla Kovacevic-Ebong join the Agendum team as a cotton-based crisis, a row about dimensionality and the ethics of the whoopee cushion are analyzed with forensic skill by a team of paid voices, chaired by chairperson-in-chief Alexandra Palisades. In the third episode, ("Shock'), a deadly pandemic, an inappropriate economic yardstick and a very special anniversary are thrown about by some talking heads who probably came in a taxi, corralled by presenterer Alexandra Palisades. And in the final episode- "Threat" - the very young, the very old and Stevenage all come under the microscope of talking, collimated by Alexandra Palisades. Also featuring Peter Serafinowicz ("Shaun Of The Dead") as a guest Paul McCartney.

Jason Hazeley, Joel Morris (Author), , Carrie Quinlan, Jason Hazeley, Joel Morris, Justin Edwards (Narrator)

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In and Out of the Kitchen: Series 4

Miles Jupp stars as fussy food writer Damien Trench in the final series of the much-loved BBC Radio 4 sitcom. Well-known cookery writer (and neurotic perfectionist) Damien Trench lives with his (rather more laid back) partner Anthony in Queen's Park, London. Damien longs for simple perfection in all things, but life has a habit of not quite working out the way he wants it to... In these six episodes, Damien is offered the chance to present his own TV series about street food and persuaded to appear on a panel show, and is forced to go to a music festival. He and Anthony rent a narrow boat for the weekend, look after a baby, and plan their wedding.

Justin Edwards (Author), Justin Edwards, Miles Jupp (Narrator)

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The Penny Dreadfuls: Volume 1: Guy Fawkes; Revolution; Hereward the Wake

The Penny Dreadfuls examine the life of Guy Fawkes, undertake a satirical version of the French Revolution and turn their comic eye towards Hereward the Wake The Penny Dreadfuls Humphrey Ker, David Reed and Thom Tuck are a comedy trio who specialise in retelling historical events in their own, inimitable way. In these riotous revisionist plays, they present alternative takes on three famous tales, ably assisted by guests including Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Marek Larwood, Justin Edwards, Miles Jupp, Richard E Grant, and Sally Hawkins. Guy Fawkes: What exactly are we supposed to remember on the 5th of November? The Penny Dreadfuls take a fresh look at the build-up to and aftermath of the Gunpowder Plot. Starring Kevin Eldon as Guy. Revolution: The Penny Dreadfuls tell the epic story of the French Revolution including the execution of the King and the slaughter of thousands at the guillotine in just one hour, with jokes. Starring Richard E Grant as Robespierre and Sally Hawkins as Marie-Therese. Hereward the Wake: Why has this Englishman, responsible for leading the fight against the occupation of William The Conqueror, been forgotten? The Penny Dreadfuls explain how the story didn't end when they ran out of embroidery cotton on the Bayeux Tapestry... Produced by Julia McKenzie.

David Reed, Humphrey Ker, Thom Tuck (Author), , Andrew Pugsley, Justin Edwards, Kevin Eldon, Marek Larwood, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Miles Jupp, Richard E Grant, Richard E. Grant, Sally Hawkins, Various Narrators (Narrator)

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Kevin Eldon Will See You Now : Series 3: The BBC Radio 4 sketch show

The third series of the award-winning show. Kevin Eldon is a comedy phenomenon. He’s been in virtually every major comedy show in the last fifteen years, but not content with working with the likes of Chris Morris, Steve Coogan, Armando Iannucci, Harry Enfield & Paul Whitehouse, Stewart Lee, Julia Davis and Graham Linehan, he’s also created his own comedy series for BBC Radio 4.Also starring Amelia Bullmore (I’m Alan Partridge, Scott & Bailey), Julia Davis (Nighty Night), Paul Putner (Little Britain), Justin Edwards (The Thick Of It), David Reed (The Penny Dreadfuls) & Rosie Cavaliero (Alan Partridge, Harry & Paul), the show is written by Kevin Eldon with additional material by Jason Hazeley & Joel Morris (A Touch Of Cloth and yes, those modern Ladybird books).In the first episode, more thrilling adventures of Commander Topper Hargreaves and his faithful dog Duke, a sneak preview of a new opera with extra wine gums, and, of course, some vitreous castanets.In Show 2, a love song, a dead scarecrow, a Jiffy Bag and Kylie Minogue. Some owls were harmed during the making of this programme. Show 3, and Kevin Eldon and his all-important cast return with sketches about bunnies, Beethoven, Dylan Thomas and olives. Plus we finally discover a use for avant-garde German film director Werner Herzog.The fourth and final episode features the Napoleonic Wars, boiler parts and a nice rollercoaster …The show comes from Pozzitive, proud producers of Cabin Pressure, Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!, Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation, The Brig Society, The Castle, Armando Iannucci’s Charm Offensive & Kevin Eldon Will See You Now...

Jason Hazeley, Joel Harris, Joel Morris, Kevin Eldon (Author), , Amelia Bullmore, David Reed, Jason Hazeley, Justin Edwards, Kevin Eldon, Rosie Cavaliero (Narrator)

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A Year In The Merde

Paul West, a young Englishman, arrives in Paris to start a new job - and finds out what the French are really like. They do eat a lot of cheese, some of which smells like pigs' droppings. They don't wash their armpits with garlic soap. Going on strike really is the second national participation sport after pétanque. And, yes, they do use suppositories. In his first novel, Stephen Clarke gives a laugh-out-loud account of the pleasures and perils of being a Brit in France. Less quaint than A Year in Provence, less chocolatey than Chocolat, A Year in the Merde will tell you how to get served by the grumpiest Parisian waiter; how to make perfect vinaigrette every time; how to make amour - not war; and how not to buy a house in the French countryside.

Stephen Clarke (Author), Justin Edwards (Narrator)

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The Consultants

In August 2002 three young, largely unknown, comedians took their show to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and promptly won the Perrier Best Newcomer Award. This is their first series on BBC Radio 4. Written and performed by Neil Edmond, Justin Edwards and James Rawlings, the series is produced by Will Saunders.

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

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Double Science (BBC Radio 4 Comedy)

Here are all six episodes of the BBC Radio 4 sitcom written by and starring Ben Willbond and Justin Edwards about two incompetent science teachers who work at a college that specialises in drama, and whose world is turned upside down by the arrival of a new boss. Forresters Sixth Form College has a highly successful drama department run by the odious Danny Woods. For years, the science department was a forgotten and neglected area where Colin and Kenneth could brew their own ales in peace and quiet. Kenneth even devised a self-assessment system where one class taught itself. Then Dr Oates, the head of department died from a massive coronary - probably induced by a butter chicken-laden diet. Alison Hatton, his replacement, is keen and wants to bring in new students. Nothing will be the same again. Stars Ben Willbond as Colin, Justin Edwards as Kenneth, Raza Jaffery as Danny and Rebecca Front as Alison.

Ben Willbond, Justin Edwards (Author), Ben Willbond, Full Cast, Justin Edwards, Rebecca Front (Narrator)

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Kevin Eldon Will See You Now: The Complete Series 4

The fourth series of the award-winning show. Kevin Eldon is a comedy phenomenon. He's been in virtually every major comedy show in the last fifteen years, but not content with working with the likes of Chris Morris, Steve Coogan, Armando Iannucci, Harry Enfield & Paul Whitehouse, Stewart Lee, Julia Davis and Graham Linehan, he's also created his own comedy series for BBC Radio 4. In this series, Kevin gives the show a narrative turn, as he pretends to be broadcasting from the Eldon family's stately home, complete with Morwenna Banks (""Absolutely") as his artistic genius Italian wife Alessandra, Kate Duchêne as Helen, the family archivist and Miles Jupp and Justin Edwards as Kevin's adopted twin sons, Jacob & Rees (and their cat Mogg). Also joining the show are Dan 'Angelos Epithemiou' Skinner - whilst Catherine Shepherd, David Reed and Paul Putner play the usual wild range of characters... The show is written by Kevin with additional material by Jason Hazeley & Joel Morris ("Philomena Cunk" and yes, those modern Ladybird books) The show comes from Pozzitive, proud producers of Cabin Pressure, Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!, Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation, The Brig Society, The Castle, Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive & Agendum... In the first episode, we present the show from Kevin's very own mansion, complete with an Italian genius, a brace of pedantic sons, a giraffe on a pulley and Britain's noisiest toast as Kevin's adopted twin sons Jacob & Rees declare independence form the family home... In Show 2, why not take a stroll through the Eldon family archive as we get to meet Kevin's ancestors, discover the true value of £35 billion pounds and wallow in mud. Show 3, and Kevin Eldon and his all-important cast enjoy a naked tractor ride, a dusty humbug and a love story with cannons. And in the fourth and final episode, we hear the sounds of multiple flamethrowers, God, and an archivist being flung onto a lorry. Written by Kevin Eldon with additional material by Jason Hazeley & Joel Morris ("Philomena Cunk" and yes, those modern Ladybird books) Produced & directed by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for the BBC

Jason Hazeley, Joel Morris, Kevin Eldon (Author), Justin Edwards, Kate Duchêne, Kevin Eldon, Miles Jupp, Morwenna Banks (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Justin Edwards