Audiobooks narrated by Martyn Read

Jean-Paul Sartre: The Roads to Freedom & more: Four Full-Cast BBC Radio Productions

"A selection of the renowned French philosophers Sartre’s plays. This collection features several dramatisations of Jean-Paul Sartre's works, including The Roads to Freedom, No Way Out (or 'Huis Clos'), Assassins and Nekrassov. These productions showcase Sartre's exploration of existentialism, freedom, and political themes. Notable cast members include David Haig, James Fleet, Zoe Wanamaker, Imogen Stubbs, Ciaran Hinds, and Maurice Denham. ???????Additionally, the collection includes two pieces exploring Sartre's life and work, providing a comprehensive look at his contributions to literature and philosophy."

Jean Paul Sartre (Author), Christian Rodska, Christopher Scott, Ciarán Hinds, David Collings, David Haig, Full Cast, Imogen Stubbs, James Fleet, James Wilby, John McAndrew, Josette Simon, Martyn Read, Miles Anderson, Miriam Margolyes, Stella Gonet, Tony Robinson, Zoe Wanamaker (Narrator)

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Never Too Late: A Full-Cast BBC Radio Comedy Drama

"Vintage comedy drama starring Dame Thora Hird as straight-talking Hilda Springett, one very determined widow… Treat yourself to this vintage sitcom from the 80’s, full of charm and humour starring the inimitable Dame Thora Hird as the strong-willed yet lovable Hilda Springett. This is a laugh-out-loud drama about the antics of a group of fun-loving pensioners making the most of life. Hilda believes everyone should have a purpose. However, she also believes her purpose is to make sure everyone else has one… In Series One, busy Hilda is organising a collection for her overseas charity whilst giving a pep talk to her pal Emily. On top of this, she’s making holiday plans and halting Social Services from sending Tommy to a care home. Meanwhile, man-mad Mildred's passions are aroused by the return of an old flame. Will the gang make it to Weston-super-Mare despite transport problems and will Tommy be able to keep Emily and Mildred’s surprise birthday plans a secret? “Old people should value the future - they've got less of it.” Hilda, Tommy, Mabel and Emily return in Series 2 with yet more hilarious adventures. Hilda is spurred into action when the council threatens to close Carson Street Day Centre and she is convinced a fancy dress sponsored fund-raiser will be a walk in the park. Meanwhile, Tommy gets an unusual offer knocking on a door while collecting for charity. Friends, fundraisers and fete dramas unfold in this charming listen, perfect for fans of As Time Goes By, The Thursday Murder Club and For Better or Worse. BAFTA winning actress Dame Thora Hird’s career spanned over 70 years. She appeared in film and on stage as well as in many television roles. She became a household name, and is perhaps best-known for her role of nearly two decades, as Edie Pegdenin in Last of the Summer Wine. Cast and credits Series 1 Written by Terry Gregson Produced by Edward Taylor Hilda Springett - Thora Hird Mildred Emmett - Avis Bunnage Emily Holroyd - Megs Jenkins Tommy Preston - Joe Gladwyn Doctor Brown/Albert Pickles/The Vicar - Kenneth Connor Mabel - Pearl Hackney With David Gooderson, Jon Glover, David Bradshawe, Martyn Read and Tom Mennard First Broadcast BBC Radio 4, December - February 1980 Series 2 Written by Terry Gregson Produced by Edward Taylor Hilda Springett - Thora Hird Mildred Emmett - Avis Bunnage Emily Holroyd - Megs Jenkins Tommy Preston - Joe Gladwyn Doctor Brown - Kenneth Connor George/Sam the Butcher - John Livesey Mabel - Pearl Hackney Ben Wilkinson - Lockwood West With John Graham, Henry Knowles, David Ryall, Barbara Miller, Michael Tudor Barnes and Katherine Parr First Broadcast BBC Radio 4, December - February 1981 ©2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Terry Gregson (Author), Avis Bunnage, Barbara Miller, David Ryall, Full Cast, Joe Gladwyn, John Livesey, Jon Glover, Kenneth Connor, Lockwood West, Martyn Read, Megs Jenkins, Michael Tudor Barnes, Pearl Hackney, Thora Hird (Narrator)

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The Magic Army

"Brought to you by Penguin. The war, they said, would be over by Christmas. That was in 1939, and it is now January 1944. An exhausted Britain faces another year of conflict. Meanwhile, small coastal villages in Devon are facing an invasion from an army just as foreign as that of the Germans. The Americans are smart, well-fed and well-equipped, and they have swept the bewildered citizens of South Devon from their homes in deadly earnest rehearsal for D-Day. As the beaches echo to the sound of bullets and the local church to the strains of Glenn Miller, Americans and English are thrown together with sometimes hilarious, sometimes painful and puzzling results. © Leslie Thomas 1981 (P) Penguin Audio 2010"

Leslie Thomas (Author), Martyn Read (Narrator)

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The Birthday Girl

"Tony Freeman rescued Mersiha when she was fighting for her life in war-torn Yugoslavia. Now she is his adopted daughter, the perfect all-American girl – and the past is another country. Or so it seems. But Mersiha has been trained to kill. And when she discovers that Freeman's company is subject to a sinister takeover bid, she decides to help. Whatever the risks. The consequences of her actions are lethal – for Mersiha has unearthed a conspiracy of terrifying proportions…"

Stephen Leather (Author), Martyn Read (Narrator)

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The Double Tap

"The Assassin – the world's most successful contract killer. Ice cool, accurate and elusive. An anonymous professional with a unique calling card – one bullet in the head and one in the chest for each of his targets. An ex-member of the SAS, Mike Cramer is the perfect sacrificial bait. When the FBI discover the next name on the assassin's hitlist, Cramer is set up to take his place. But Cramer's past has caught up with him. Ex-IRA extremist Dermot Lynch blames Cramer for his lover's death, and he's out for revenge. As Cramer trains for the most dangerous mission in his career, Lynch hunts down his sworn enemy. And the unknown assassin silently closes in on his target. The players are in position for the final, deadly game…"

Stephen Leather (Author), Martyn Read (Narrator)

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