Audiobooks narrated by Keith Drinkel

Arthur Schnitzler: A BBC Radio Drama Collection: Nine Full Cast Productions plus a reading of Dream Story

"Nine full-cast dramatisations of Schnitzler’s sizzling psychological plays and stories, plus a reading of Dream Story The sharp, provocative works of Viennese writer Arthur Schnitzler have been banned for transgressive content, burned by the Nazis, and beloved by fellow writers and artists – many of whom took inspiration from his pieces for their own work. This includes his well-known 1926 novella Dream Story, which was reversioned as the 1999 hit Stanley Kubrick film Eyes Wide Shut, and La Ronde or Love Game, which were adapted for the stage at various times by David Hare, Tom Stoppard, and David Harrower. This comprehensive collection features some of Schnitzler’s finest tales of love, sex, jealousy and desire, brought to life by ensemble casts, feauturing Angharad Rees, Anton Lesser, Malcolm Sinclair, Carole Boyd, Martin Jarvis, Maureen O’Brien, and many others. Also included is the erotic, enigmatic Dream Story, read by award-winning actor Paul Rhys. Content List: - The Spring Sonata - Love Games, aka Liebelei - A Confirmed Bachelor - Anatol - Professor Bernhardi - Intermezzo - What a Hysterical Girl - Lieutenant Gustl - Festival of Bacchus - Dream Story With thanks to Keith Wickham and the Radio Circle for sourcing the recordings. Cast and credits The Spring Sonata Featuring: Alison Ram, James Duke, Claudia Harrison, Christopher Kent, Michael Jenn, David Thorpe, Fenella Norman, Vanessa Rosenthal, John McCraw, Catherine Kinsella, Dominic Curran, Sam Starling Dramatised by Vanessa Rosenthal Directed by Chris Wallis Love Games Featuring: Angharad Rees, Anton Lesser, Diana Bishop, John Webb, Geoffrey Matthews, Carole Boyd, William Hope Translated by Charles Osborne Adapted for radio by John Scotney Directed by Walter Acosta Pianist: Mary Nash Technical presentation: Keith Perrin A Confirmed Bachelor Featuring: Keith Drinkel, Cathy Sara, Jo Rafferty, Oona Beeson, Robert Lister, Sunny Ormonde, Richard da Costa, Marian Kemmer, Elizabeth Wofford Dramatised by Vanessa Rosenthal Directed by Peter Leslie Wild Anatol Starring Malcolm Sinclair as Anatol and Simon Shepherd as Max With Victoria Carling, Pauline Moran, Julia Swift, Helena Breck, Jane Bertish, Richard Pearce, Emily Richard, Melinda Walker and Roy Miles Directed by Glyn Dearman Music by Colin Guthrie played by the composer, Perry Montague-Mason and Chris Laurence Professor Bernhardi Featuring Dorit Welles, Leslie Heritage, Gabriel Woolf, John John, John Rye, Jack May, John Wyse, David Spenser, Victor Lucas, Lewis Stringer, James Thomason, Gerald Cross, Richard Hurndall, Martin Friend, Patrick Tull, David Hadda, John Gabriel Produced by Archie Campbell Adapted for radio by Mollie Hardwick from the English version by Louis Borrell and Ronald Adam Intermezzo Featuring James Aubrey, Mel Martin, Tim Woodward, Kim Wall, Julie Berry, Haydn Gwynne, Alistair White, Jennifer Piercey, Elaine Claxton English version by Robert David MacDonald Original music composed, and piano played, by Terence Allbright Song sung by Anna Bernardin Directed by Glyn Dearman What a Hysterical Girl Starring Carole Boyd as She, John Rye as He and Vernon Joyner as the Narrator Produced by Martin Esslin Lieutenant Gustl Starring Hugh Hayes as Gustl With Michael Graham Cox and Ian Targett Translated by George Roubicek Dramatised by George Roubicek, Ivor Benjamin and Hugh Hayes Directed by Ivor Benjamin Produced by Caroline Raphael Festival of Bacchus Featuring Martin Jarvis, Maureen O’Brien, Dinsdale Landen, Josie Kidd, Gordon Reid Translated and adapted for radio by Basil Ashmore Directed by Martin Jenkins Dream Story Read by Paul Rhys Translated by JMQ Davies Produced by Eugene Murphy © 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Arthur Schnitzler (Author), Anton Lesser, Dinsdale Landen, Full Cast, Hadyn Gwynne, Keith Drinkel, Martin Jarvis, Oona Beeson (Narrator)

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Promenade Rock: A BBC Radio Comedy Drama

"Hilarious comedy caper set in Wales during the heyday of the Great British seaside holiday Set up the deckchair, pop a hanky on your head and order an ice-cream with a flake, as you settle in for a hilarious trip to Llantwit-on-Sea. It’s the 1950s, the Great British holiday is booming and recently widowed Eirlys Richards runs a lively boarding house in this Welsh seaside town. Wanting to spice up her life, Eirlys welcomes a lover into her holiday haven, however her other three lovers have something to say about this… Pet poodles, passionate chefs, hair-brained business schemes and brass playing bandmasters all vie for the enigmatic Eirlys’s attention in this fast paced and funny comedy drama packed full of charming characters and the laugh-out-loud situations they get themselves into. What did deckchair attendant Cox’n Hughes do to be barred from the local fisherman’s club, will the Punch and Judy auditions go smoothly and when will the lascivious town clerk get his comeuppance…? Written by Christopher Denys and starring Nerys Hughes as Eirlys Richards, best known for her roles in BBC TV series The Liver Birds and The District Nurse, and Russell Boulter (The Bill) as Matthew Dolan, this delightful comedy celebrates the best of Wales with a cast of memorable characters. Promenade Rock is a sunny seaside comedy that will have you in stitches. Listen now to the hilarious complete series, available to download for the first time. Cast and credits Written by Christopher Denys Directed by Sue Wilson Eirlys Richards - Nerys Hughes Matthew Dolan - Russell Boulter Iorweth Jenkins - Iwan Thomas Arnold Pilton - Christopher Scott Cox'n Hughes - Andy Hockley Owain Owen - Terry Molloy PC Ianto Evans - David Holt Gwenny Jenkins - Siriol Jenkins Round-the-Bay Baynon - Owen Garmon Griff Gadabout - Keith Drinkel Joyce Pilton - Tracy Wiles Newsreader/ Alderman Lloyd-Meredith / Dad - Ian Brooker Mother / Theda Pilton - Tina Gray Kalama Attercliffe - Badria Timimi Attercliffe - David Bannerman Voices of Punch and Judy - Guy Higgins Episode 1 – The Landlady and her Lovers Episode 2 – The Chef Episode 3 – The Hotelier Episode 4 – The Silver Gumshoe Episode 5 – The Longshoremen Episode 6 – The Punch and Judy Man Episode 7 – The Town Clerk Episode 8 – Mister Showbusiness Episode 9 – The Holiday-Maker Episode 10 – Absent Without Leave First Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 17th - 28th March 2003 ©2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Christopher Denys (Author), Andy Hockley, Badria Timimi, Christopher Scott, Full Cast, Iwan Thomas, Keith Drinkel, Nerys Hughes, Russell Boulter (Narrator)

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Riverside: The feel-good, life-affirming story of love, friendship, family and new beginnings

"The feel-good, life-affirming story of love, friendship, family, and new beginnings! Changes are coming to the riverside town of Ryemouth, and while some of the community are excited by new beginnings, others are finding it hard to let go of the past. A new 14-episode audio soap with a cast of loveable characters you'll laugh and cry along with. Susan and her boyfriend Dave can't wait to open their new café and deli, The Old Engine Room. But Susan's dad, George, is not so thrilled. He's never approved of Dave, who used to hang out with the wrong crowd. Can the happy young couple win George round? Mary and Ruby have been friends since their first day at school, even though their lives have turned out very differently. Mary has a contented family life with husband George and daughter Susan. Poor Ruby has never been so lucky in love. Then she meets her teenage crush in surprising circumstances. Mary has her doubts about the charming Paul. Will Ruby finally get her own happy ever after? Dave wants to put his past behind him. His dream is to make a success of the business, and one day be a good husband and father, like his own dad, Mike. Yet, he's forced to keep a secret from everyone he loves. Who should he turn to for help out of a tricky situation? When the community comes under threat from developers, can everyone put their differences to one side to defend the town they love? Riverside is full of romance, heartbreak and secrets, as well as gentle wit and humour. The Riverside audiobook drama is based on the popular weekly magazine serial written and created by Glenda Young."

Glenda Young, Ian Skillicorn (Author), Becky Wright, David Mcclelland, Gerard Fletcher, Glen Mccready, Keith Drinkel, Lisa Armytage, Melanie Crawley, Michael Chance, Penelope Rawlins, Toby Laurence (Narrator)

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This Sceptred Isle Collection 2: 1702 - 1901: The Classic BBC Radio History

"The final five volumes from the landmark BBC radio series This Sceptred Isle. Christopher Lee's epic history tells the story of Britain from the Romans to the death of Victoria. This collection includes the original volumes 6-10: 1702-1760: The First British EmpireThe reign of George I; Britain's first Prime Minister, Robert Walpole, and the first rendition of Rule Britannia. 1760-1792: The Age of Revolution The Industrial Revolution begins; America declares independence and France is rocked by social and politicalupheaval. 1792-1815: Nelson, Wellington and Napoleon War in Europe; the introduction of Income Tax; and England is victorious in the Battle of Trafalgar. 1815-1837: Regency and Reform The Prince of Wales becomes George IV; Sir Robert Peel creates the Metropolitan Police and slavery is abolished in the British Empire. 1837-1901: The Age of Victoria Victoria's 64-year reign encompasses huge social changes; Britain expands her empire and the Labour Party is founded. Narrated by Anna Massey, with extracts from Sir Winston Churchill's A History of the English-speaking Peoples read by Peter Jeffrey, this is the definitive radio account of the events and personalities that have shaped our nation. Duration: 14 hours approx."

Christopher Lee (Author), Anna Massey, Brett Usher, David Holt, Denys Hawthorne, Keith Drinkel, Patrick Reinhardt, Peter Jeffrey, Sean Baker (Narrator)

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