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Jules Verne: A BBC Radio Drama Collection: Four Full-Cast Dramatisations
"Full-cast contemporary dramatisations of Jules Verne’s best-known work, plus insight into his life and work Often referred to as the father of science fiction, Victorian author Jules Verne is renowned for his fantastical adventures imagining extraordinary voyages to strange new horizons. Prolific and prophetic, he wrote over 50 novels and numerous short stories, in which he foretold the skyscraper, the submarine, space missions and even the Internet. Featured here are contemporary adaptations of four of his most famous tales, as well as a special episode of The Forum examining the long-lasting appeal of his work. These full-cast dramatisations feature a stellar line-up including Jim Broadbent, Leslie Phillips, Sagar Arya, Joel MacCormack, Stephen Critchlow, Gudmundur Thorvaldsson, Neil McCaul, Madeline Hatt, David Seddon, Yves Aubert, Nathan Osgood, Tayla Kovacevic-Ebong and Kerry Gooderson. Journey to the Centre of the Earth – Renowned professor Otto Lidenbrock and his nephew Axel decipher a mysterious cryptogram telling of a pathway to the earth’s core. Determined to find out if such a journey is possible, the intrepid explorers and their guide, Hans, venture into the heart of a dormant Icelandic volcano, where shocks, perils and amazing discoveries await. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea – On the hunt for a terrifying sea monster that has been attacking ships, marine scientist Professor Aronnax and his stowaway daughter Connie join whaler Ned Land aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. But what they find is no monster, it’s a submarine: the Nautilus, piloted by the mysterious Captain Nemo… Around the World in Eighty Days – Risking his fortune, eccentric gentleman Phileas Fogg makes a bet that he can circumnavigate the globe in 80 days. Accompanied by his new valet, Passepartout, he sets off on a headlong race – pursued by the energetic Sergeant Fix, who is convinced Fogg is the bank robber he’s seeking. With the clock ticking, can Phileas make it back to the Reform Club in time? The Mysterious Island – Escaping the American Civil War, military engineer Cyrus Smith, his freed slave Neb, and reporter Grace Spilett steal an observation balloon. Following a violent storm, it crashes near a seemingly deserted Pacific island: but the castaways soon realise that they are not alone… The Forum: 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas – Jules Verne’s classic novel is one of the most translated works in publishing history (and yes, the original French title does have the plural 'seas'). Talking to authors, academics and members of the Société Jules Verne, Rajan Datar finds out what makes this boys’ own adventure tale so popular. First published 1864 (Journey to the Centre of the Earth), 1870 (Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea), 1872 (Around the World in Eighty Days), 1874 (The Mysterious Island) © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"
Jules Verne (Author), Full Cast, Jim Broadbent, Joel MacCormack, Kerry Gooderson, Leslie Phillips, Madeline Hatt, Sagar Arya, Stephen Critchlow (Narrator)
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Isaac Newton: Master of the Mint & Nemesis: Two BBC Radio full-cast crime dramas
"Counterfeiters, spies, murderers... and Isaac Newton must use his brilliant mind to defeat them all in this pair of full-cast historical crime dramas In Master of the Mint, a new figure of justice is walking the streets of 17th-century London - Isaac Newton, scientific genius. After thirty years as a Cambridge academic, Newton takes up a new post at the Royal Mint in the Tower of London. But the work doesn't stay peaceful: soon he finds himself asking questions within drinking dens of ill-repute, in pursuit of a notorious counterfeiting gang. Can he stop their plans to set off a financial crash that will bring down the Government? In Nemesis, Isaac Newton must contend not only with opponents to his currency plans, but also with a French secret agent who is aiding the theft of England's entire supply of silver. When a wagon of silver is stolen, and his close colleague murdered, Newton must face facts: he's been betrayed. But is he able to protect his country from the same fate? From the writer of McLevy, these are fun, gripping and irresistible tales of thugs and villains, treasure and treachery, and the scientific logic which might just save an entire country... Cast William Gaminara - Isaac Newton Gunnar Cauthery - Hopton Haynes Kerry Gooderson - Catherine Barton (Master of the Mint) Laura Christy - Catherine Barton (Nemesis) Nicholas Tizzard - Charles Montague (Master of the Mint) Rick Warden - Charles Montague (Nemesis) Jonathan Forbes - Albert Chandler Michael Nardone - John Gibson Ryan Early - Jack Carter Clive Hayward - Thomas Carey Melody Grove - Belle Russell Lauren Cornelius - Mary Docherty Sean Murray - Elliot Miller Will Kirk - Jamie Wilde Greg Jones - Gilchrist Gerard McDermott - Richard Vernon/Bob Phillips (Master of the Mint) Neil McCaul - Richard Vernon (Nemesis) Production credits Written by David Ashton Produced and Directed by Bruce Young First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 21 July 2018 (Master of the Mint) and 14-15 November 2019 (Nemesis) ©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"
David Ashton (Author), Full Cast, Gunnar Cauthery, Kerry Gooderson, Laura Christy, Nicholas Tizzard, Rick Warden, William Gaminara (Narrator)
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea & The Mysterious Island: Two BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations
"Jules Verne's two novels featuring Captain Nemo (20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and The Mysterious Island), condensed down to two thrilling hours. In 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Marine scientist Professor Aronnax and his stowaway daughter Connie join whaler Ned Land aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln to hunt an aggressive sea monster, believed to be a giant narwhale. When they engage the monster, they find to their astonishment it's an electrically-powered submarine, the Nautilus, technologically far superior to any vessel known. They are rescued by the ship's enigmatic captain, Nemo... In The Mysterious Island, military engineer Cyrus Smith, his freed slave Neb, and reporter Grace Spilett - flee the besieged city of Richmond in a balloon. Their vessel is caught in a vast storm and blown thousands of miles until it crashes on a remote Pacific island. But they soon realise that they are not alone on the island... Cast of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Captain Nemo - Sagar Arya Professor Pierre Aronnax - Neil McCaul Miss Connie Aronnax - Madeline Hatt Ned Land - David Seddon Captain Farragut - Philip Bretherton Cast of The Mysterious Island Cyrus Harding - Nathan Osgood Grace Spilett - Kerry Gooderson Neb - Tayla Kovacevic-Ebong Tom Ayrton - Rupert Holliday Evans Captain Nemo - Sagar Arya"
Jules Verne (Author), Full Cast, Kerry Gooderson, Madeline Hatt, Nathan Osgood, Neil Mccaul, Sagar Arya, Tayla Kovacevic-Ebong (Narrator)
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