Audiobooks narrated by Michael Cochrane

Israbel, The Silver Sky & more: A BBC Radio Sci-Fi & Fantasy Collection

"Five tales of time-travel, vampires, Snow White and Odysseus from the legendary Tanith Lee Tanith Lee was one of the 20th century’s most influential writers of fantasy, horror and science fiction. She wrote over 90 novels and 300 short stories, as well as children’s books, poems and several episodes of Blake’s 7. Her many accolades include several World Fantasy Awards (including the Lifetime Achievement Award) and she was the first woman to win the British Fantasy Award for Best Novel. This collection contains five of her fantastic stories, including three specially written for radio. The Silver Sky – Paul Baxter, a research scientist into time-travel, makes the unilateral decision that the first test flight will be a manned one. The risk is enormous. The result is a meeting of two different worlds… Paul Darrow and Elizabeth Bell star in this 1980 audio drama, a sci-fi puzzle story set on a mysterious planet where the sea is pink and the sky silver. Israbel – Rich, lovely Israbel is the cynosure of all eyes – but as a vampire, she cannot see her own reflection. So she hires an artist to paint her portrait so that she can discover what she looks like – only for him to fall in love with her… Mark Bonnar and Claire Harry read this haunting story of dangerous obsession, abridged by Gemma Jenkins and introduced by Natalie Haynes. Red Wine – Writer Constantine hires the young, beautiful Eve Smith to type the manuscript of his autobiography. As his menacing story unfolds, she should be terrified – but her reaction is not at all what Constantine expects… Stephen Thorne and Penelope Reynolds star in this original play for radio, first broadcast in 1977. Red as Blood – A witch queen enlists the help of a hunter and a rebel angel in an attempt to rescue her stepdaughter, Bianca, from her sinister heritage. Stella Gonet reads this dark retelling of the Snow White fairy tale. Bitter Gate – In her first play for radio, Tanith Lee gives a new feminist slant to the classic myth of Odysseus’s return to Ithaka to reclaim his wife Penelope from her suitors. Stephen Thorne stars as Odysseus, with Elizabeth Bell as Penelope. Production credits Written by Tanith Lee The Silver Sky Paul Baxter – Paul Darrow Elzereth – Elizabeth Bell Dene – Simon Molloy Francesca Baxter – Anne Reid Clyde/Computer – Andy Rashleigh Sir Arthur Maddock – John Jardine John Lass/Technician – David Fleeshman Reporter – John Talbot Photographer/Computer – Nina Holloway Nurse – Mary Cunningham Technician – Martin Oldfield Directed by Kay Patrick Music and effects: David Fleming-Williams Israbel Introduced by Natalie Haynes Read by Mark Bonnar and Claire Harry Abridged and produced by Gemma Jenkins Red Wine Constantine/Constantine’s father/Constantine as a young man – Stephen Thorne Eve/all other parts – Penelope Reynolds Directed by Richard Wortley Red as Blood Read by Stella Gonet Produced by Gemma Jenkins Bitter Gate Odysseus – Stephen Thorne Penelope – Elizabeth Bell Eurymakos – Michael Cochrane Telemakos – Brian Hewlett God – Gerald Cross Goddess – Jill Balcon Antinous – Sean Barrett Mentor – Tim Fearon Irikleia – Betty Baskcomb Swineherd – Anthony Jacobs Beggar King – Neville Jason First Suitor – Nick Brimble Second Suitor – Tim Brown Kryse – Penelope Reynolds Directed by Richard Wortley Incidental music composed and conducted by Christos Pittas (P) 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. © 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Tanith Lee (Author), Anne Reid, Brian Hewlett, David Fleeshman, Elizabeth Bell, Full Cast, John Talbot, Mark Bonnar, Michael Cochrane, Paul Darrow, Stella Gonet (Narrator)

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Lucinda Brayford: A Full-Cast BBC Radio Drama

"The classic tale of an Australian girl who marries into the English aristocracy at a time of great change to the traditional order November 1910, and seventeen-year-old Lucinda is looking forward to being making her debut in Melbourne society. Beautiful and wealthy, she is set to make a brilliant match – and when she meets dashing army officer Hugo Brayford, the younger brother of an English viscount, it seems she has succeeded in landing her prize. Bowled over by his charm and aristocratic lineage, impressionable Lucinda quickly forgets her first love, Tony Duff, and accepts Hugo’s proposal of marriage. Leaving Australia, she prepares to start a new life in England – but all is not as she had anticipated. Hugo is frequently away, runs up debts that Lucinda must settle, and even the birth of his son, Stephen, cannot keep him by his wife’s side. And when he is injured fighting in the Great War, Lucinda finds herself faced with a terrible dilemma. Torn between society’s expectations and her heart’s desires, can she find the happiness she craves? Inspired by his own upper-class ancestors and his experiences during World War I, Martin Boyd’s seminal tale of family, class, marriage and money spans 30 years, from the last days of the Edwardian era to the Second World War. At once a romance and a chronicle of a world in flux, it charts one woman’s life and loves against the backdrop of societal transformation. Juliet Aubrey stars in this captivating adaptation, with a stellar cast including Eleanor Bron, James Laurenson, Penelope Wilton and Paul Rhys. Production credits Written by Martin Boyd Dramatised by Elspeth Sands Directed by Janet Whitaker Cast Lucinda – Juliet Aubrey Hugo – Jonathan Firth Julie – Angela Pleasence Fred – James Laurensen Lydia – Abigail McKern Lady Wendale – Eleanor Bron Marian – Penelope Wilton Tony Duff – Matt Day Paul Brayford – Paul Rhys Susannah Brayford – Pamela Wise Arthur – Michael Cochrane Pat Lanfranc – Mark Straker Watteau – Miranda Barber Canon Chapman – David Timson Bill Vane – Nicholas Boulton Mrs Greene-James – Joanna McCallum Mrs. Galway – Ndidi Del Fatti Driver – Jason Chan Lord Fitzauncell – Stephen Hogan Stephen – Robert Hastie Muriel – Helen Longworth Heather – Alex Tregear Bill as a child/Stephen as a child – Pax Baldwin Commanding Officer – Hugh Dickson First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 2-16 January 2005 © 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Martin Boyd (Author), Alex Tregear, Angela Pleasence, Eleanor Bron, Full Cast, Helen Longworth, Jason Chan, Joanna McCallum, Jonathan Firth, Juliet Aubrey, Mark Straker, Michael Cochrane, Paul Rhys, Penelope Wilton (Narrator)

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Thackeray: Four Full-Cast BBC Radio Crime Dramas

"Michael Cochrane stars as a green-fingered private sleuth in a series of murder mysteries A perfect listen for any fans of cosy crime, this series is packed with four brilliant stories to enjoy. Meet Jim Thackeray, a renowned landscape gardener who also happens to be a first-class private detective. As you will discover, this is very handy when murders happen to take place in gardens… In Green Fingered Thackeray’s Shakespearean-themed gardens are the scene of a murder. The victim is the ex-wife of a Turkish multi-millionaire and it’s not long before fingers start being pointed and both elements of Jim’s life are brought together with dramatic consequences. Can he solve the crime and save his reputation? In Battle Cry, someone is 'accidentally' killed re-enacting a medieval battle. Jim is pulled in to investigate and finds his horticultural expertise can once again help the police solve the seemingly unsolvable. Thackeray's opportunity to redesign an Italian garden in This Blessed Plot is thwarted by the disappearance of his employer. Luckily for the local residents, Jim’s on hand to investigate the mystery. In Death and the Ice Maiden Thackeray's daughter Gail asks her dad to look into the strange deathbed confession of a friend's grandmother. Secrets are revealed and questions asked… Performed by a full-cast, this vintage bundle of cosy crime is a treat not-to-be-missed. Michael Cochrane is a star of TV, stage and screen but is perhaps best-known as the voice of Oliver Sterling in the long-running BBC Radio 4 drama series, The Archers. Note: This is a collection of a single story ('Green Fingered') plus a 3-part series. Cast and credits Written by Olwen Wymark and Barbara Clegg Produced by Glyn Dearman and Alison Hindell Jim Thackeray - Michael Cochrane George Field - John Moffatt / John Hartley Shirley Field - Rosemary Leach / Doreen Mantle Miss Birch - Irene Sutcliffe / Margaret John Dave - Todd Boyce / Richard Lomas Gail - Charlotte Bird Bryony - Melanie Walters Further parts played by Mary Wimbush, Nigel Anthony, David March, Giselle Wolf, Sean Barrett, Michael Tudor-Barnes, John Rye, Richard Pearce, Jane Whittenshaw, Simon Eastwood, James Greene, Howell Evans, Terry Dauncey, Gwyn Vaughan Jones, Carl Forgione, Vanessa Roper-Evans, Robert Rietti, Frank Rozelaar-Green, Rachel Atkins, Tonya Smith, Ruth Lloyd, and Simon Ludders First Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 14th Dec 1995, 27th Aug – 10th Sep 1997 ©2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Barbara Clegg, Olwen Wymark (Author), Charlotte Bird, Doreen Mantle, Full Cast, Giselle Wolf, John Hartley, John Moffatt, Margaret John, Mary Wimbush, Melanie Walters, Michael Cochrane, Nigel Anthony, Richard Lomas, Rosemary Leach (Narrator)

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Orphans in Waiting & The Children of Witchwood: Two Full-Cast BBC Radio Thrillers

"A pair of thriller series from prolific radio writer Wally K. Daly Award-winning dramatist Wally K. Daly penned numerous plays for BBC Radio across a range of genres, including the beloved sci-fi ‘Scream Trilogy’ and the sitcoms Anything Legal and Give Or Take. Featured here are two of his gripping thriller series: the tense spy serial Orphans in Waiting and the eerie supernatural story The Children of Witchwood. Orphans in Waiting – Schoolboy Mike Jago wakes from one nightmare only to find he’s living in another. His parents have disappeared overnight, leaving him, his brother Pete and his sister Janey all alone. Reluctant to call the police, the children investigate – and soon notice strange things. Why are there helicopter marks in the garden? Who is the stranger keeping watch on the house through his binoculars? What is in their father’s briefcase? And who – or what – is The Hyena? As they attempt to unravel these mysteries, they find themselves in grave danger, and pursued by a deadly enemy... Starring Judy Bennett, Abigail Docherty and Simon Radford. The Children of Witchwood – When college student Jackie Lamont disappears from the haunted ‘Burning Field’, only to reappear, just as mysteriously, in possession of strange telepathic powers, it attracts the attention of the Ministry of Defence. Investigator B Q Brown believes there is a possible link between her newfound abilities and sinister events back in the 17th century, when six children were burned as witches. Meanwhile, the Cranford clan, who have carefully guarded a dark secret for hundreds of years, now regard Jackie as a threat. What lengths will they go to protect their birthright? Wendy Baxter and Michael Cochrane star in Wally K. Daly’s last ever radio drama series. NB: Due to the off-air nature of the recordings, the sound quality may vary. Production credits Written by Wally K. Daly Audio for Orphans in Waiting from Wally K. Daly's own collection Orphans in Waiting Mike – Judy Bennett Janey – Abigail Docherty Peter – Simon Radford Headmaster – Peter Jeffrey Store Manager – Danny Schiller Woman – Auriol Smith Uncle Brian – Frank Windsor Auntie Vi – Jo Manning Wilson Grandfather – Edward Kelsey Other parts played by Joanna Myers, Timothy Carlton, Andrew Wincott, Tariq Alibai, John Talbot, Elizabeth Mansfield, Tony Wredden, Bhasker, Fraser Kerr, Amerjit Deu and David Bannerman Produced by Dan Garrett First broadcast BBC Radio 5, 27 Aug-1 Oct 1990 The Children of Witchwood Jackie Lamont – Wendy Baxter Mandy Lamont – Emily Chennery Sion Lamont – Scott Gray Jason Cranford – Laurence Saunders Cheever Cranford – Jez Thomas Becky Cranford – Becky Wright DC Danny Sparks – Daniel Settatree WPC Polly Bell – Lorraine Coady Mother/Minister – Jilly Bond Sergeant/B Q Brown – Michael Cochrane Iron Peter/Dentist – Robert Lister Directed by Jenny Stephens First broadcast on BBC 7, 3-7 Jan 2005 © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Wally K. Daly (Author), Abigail Docherty, Judy Bennett, Michael Cochrane, Simon Radford, Wendy Baxter (Narrator)

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She Stoops to Conquer & The Vicar of Wakefield: Two Full-Cast BBC Radio Productions

"Full-cast BBC adaptations of Oliver Goldsmith’s two most famous works Anglo-Irish author Oliver Goldsmith was one of the most accomplished writers of the 18th century. A novelist, playwright, poet and essayist, he came to fame with his novel The Vicar of Wakefield and comic play She Stoops to Conquer. Both those classics are included here, with star casts including Julia McKenzie, Amanda Root, Peter Jeffrey and Sunny Ormonde. She Stoops to Conquer – Misunderstandings and mistaken identity are at the heart of this funny, farcical comedy of manners, in which a London gentleman looking for love finds himself the butt of a mischievous prank. Shy young Marlow comes to court Kate Hardcastle at her father’s house in the Yorkshire Dales, but is fooled into believing that Liberty Hall is an inn and his prospective bride a barmaid. Luckily for both, while Marlow is tongue-tied in the presence of a lady, he can be his charming, confident self with a commoner – and the sassy, independent Kate is happy to pretend, if it means she can win his heart... The Vicar of Wakefield – Part morality tale, part satire of the sentimental novel, Goldsmith’s 1766 masterpiece recounts the humorous adventures of the naive, ever-optimistic Rev Charles Primrose, who lives contentedly in the countryside with his wife and six children. When he loses his fortune to a swindler, he sets off with his despairing family through storms and floods to embrace a life of poverty in a rural Pennine parish. But as disaster piles upon calamity, the vicar finds his faith severely tested – can he face up to adversity and come through unscathed? She Stoops to Conquer Mrs Hardcastle – Julia McKenzie Mr Hardcastle – Clive Francis Kate Hardcastle – Amanda Root Tony Lumpkin – Adrian Scarborough Sir Charles Marlow – Norman Rodway Young Marlow – Martin Ball Hastings – Jonathan Cake Constance Neville – Cathy Sara Landlord/Jeremy – Terry Molloy Diggory/Master Muggins – Ian Brooker Pimple/Barmaid – Naomi Harris Roger/Master Slang – Richard Neale Adapted and directed by Sue Wilson Music composed and performed by Anthea Gomez (piano) with Martha Ann Brooks (trombone) and Katherine Gittings (violin) First broadcast BBC Radio 3, 18 June 2000 The Vicar of Wakefield Rev Charies Primrose – Peter Jeffrey Deborah Primrose – Sunny Ormonde Squire Thornhill – Michael Cochrane Burchell – Anthony Pedley Lady Blarney – Tina Gray Miss Skeggs – Sara Coward Ephraim Jenkinson – Christopher Scott Olivia Primrose – Susan Jeffrey George Primrose – Iwan Thomas Arabella Wilmot – Lisa Kay Sophia Primrose – Laura Strachan Moses Primrose – James Richard Farmer Flamborough – Terry Molloy Actor/Innkeeper – John Webb Actress/Landlady – Gillian Goodman Gaoler – Kim Durham Adapted by Christopher Denys Directed by Sue Wilson First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 3-17 October 1999 © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Oliver Goldsmith (Author), Adrian Scarborough, Amanda Root, Clive Francis, Full Cast, Julia Mckenzie, Michael Cochrane, Peter Jeffrey, Sunny Ormonde (Narrator)

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Doctor Who The Third Earth Adventures Collection: 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Doctor Novelisations

"A further collection of audio novelisations featuring the First, Second, Third and Fourth Doctors in thrilling adventures on Earth. In Marco Polo, by John Lucarotti, the TARDIS breaks down in Central Asia in the year 1289, causing the travellers to meet an intrepid Venetian explorer. In The War Machines, by Ian Stuart Black, the Doctor senses a powerful and sinister force around London's newly built Post Office Tower. In The Faceless Ones, by Terrance Dicks, the Doctor and his friends are drawn into a web of intrigue and deception at Gatwick Airport. In The Ambassadors of Death, by Terrance Dicks, the Doctor and Liz investigate the disappearance of three astronauts after their space capsule returns to Earth empty. In The Seeds of Doom, by Philip Hinchcliffe, botanical horror is unleashed when an alien pod is unearthed in Anarctica and incubated in the English countryside! Zienia Merton, Michael Cochrane, Anneke Wills, Geoffrey Beevers and Michael Kilgarriff read these exciting adaptations from the BBC TV series. Readings produced by John Ainsworth and Neil Gardner. Sound design by Simon Power. Executive Producer for BBC Audiobooks: Michael Stevens (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd."

Ian Stuart Black, John Lucarotti, Phillip Hinchcliffe, Terrance Dicks (Author), Anneke Wills, Geoffrey Beevers, Michael Cochrane, Michael Kilgarriff, Zienia Merton (Narrator)

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Occupation: Spy: Eight Full-Cast BBC Radio Spy Thrillers

"A collection of full-cast dramatisations and original radio plays from master storyteller Ted Allbeury – plus bonus programmes Described by Len Deighton as ‘a classic writer of espionage fiction’, Ted Allbeury based his many acclaimed spy novels on his own real-life experiences. In World War II, he served as an intelligence officer with Special Operations Executive, and subsequently ran agents across the border between East and West Germany during the Cold War. He began writing in his fifties, and went on to pen over 40 bestselling books, five of which are dramatised here alongside three plays specially written for BBC Radio and two bonus documentaries. The Lonely Margins tells the story of James Harmer, parachuted into France in 1944 on a secret mission. Christian Rodska and Kim Thomson star in this tense tale of danger and deceit. Inspired by actual events, The Other Side of Silence sees MI6 agent John Powell tasked with finding out why notorious traitor Kim Philby wants to return to England from Russia. James Bolam stars as Powell, with Nigel Hawthorne as Philby. In Long Ago and Far Away, starring David McAlister and Kate Binchy, two ex-SOE operatives find the past returning to haunt them when a voice on the radio brings back memories best left dormant. In Pay Any Price, a Presidential assassination sparks trouble for the CIA and SIS, as they deal with the consequences of a sinister programme known as MKUltra… Starring Barry Foster, Robert Beatty, Susannah Fellows and Michael J. Shannon. The Way We Live finds Andrew Collins discovering the unexpected repercussions of being ‘positively vetted’ by the Security Service, starring John Forbes-Robertson. Time Spent in Reconnaissance sees Peter Harvey finding out how an old military adage applies to his professional and private lives. This thrilling radio play stars Michael Cochrane. No Place to Hide centres around John Rennie (James Kerry), a secret agent whose loyalty is tested when he is ordered to do something he considers abhorrent. Meanwhile, in Deep Purple, starring Michael Melia, Louise Germain and Steve Hodson, the fates of a Secret Intelligence Service officer, a Russian defector and a prostitute are inextricably linked. We conclude with the fascinating two-parter Occupation: Spy, in which Ted Allbeury gives us his unique perspective on the shadowy world of spies and spying. NB: The language in these programmes reflects the era in which they were first broadcast Due to the age of these archive recordings, the sound quality may vary Text copyright © Ted Allbeury 1981 (The Lonely Margins, The Other Side of Silence), 1982 (Long Ago and Far Away), 1983 (Pay Any Price, The Way We Live, Time Spent in Reconnaissance), 1984 (No Place to Hide), 1989 (Deep Purple) 'If you like spy stories rooted in the Second World War madness and Cold War paranoia, and appreciate quality radio drama, then ‘Occupation: Spy' will continue to delight for almost eighteen hours' - Greg Jameson © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (p)2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Ted Allbeury (Author), Barry Foster, Christian Rodska, David Mcalister, Full Cast, James Bolam, James Kerry, John Forbes-Robertson, Kate Binchy, Kim Thomson, Louise Germain, Margaret Robertson, Michael Cochrane, Michael J. Shannon, Michael Melia, Nigel Hawthorne, Robert Beatty, Steve Hodson, Susannah Fellows (Narrator)

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Advanced English Conversations (1): Speak English Like a Native: More than 1000 common phrases and idioms presented through day-to-day handy dialogues

"You may have asked yourself whether there is some effective method that can make you speak English fluently, efficiently and with confidence. Well, there is such a method! Advanced English Conversations will first and foremost help you gain mastery and command of those tricky idioms and phrases that are so common in English. In this book you are going to be acquainted with 100 active dialogues that present the language functionally. In other words, you are going to learn exactly where and how to use the phrases effortlessly and with ease. All you need to do is to do the exercises below the dialogues and subsequently create similar dialogues on your own. This will integrate the phrases in your head in the form of a network. As a result, you are expected to master all the idioms and the phrases practically. Advanced English Conversations is designed to make a difference in the field of acquiring English as a Second Language."

Robert Allans (Author), Michael Cochrane (Narrator)

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Masters' India Saga: A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation

"An 18-part serialisation of John Masters' chronicles of the Savage family, spanning the years 1825-1946 and set against the backdrop of British rule in India Based on the hugely popular novels of John Masters, this landmark BBC Radio adaptation charts the history of the British in India through the perspective of one family over several generations. Ranging over more than 120 years, these thrilling tales of love, murder and espionage take us from the expansion of the East India Company to the last days of the Raj and the approach of Independence. The Deceivers - 1825. When Company official William Savage witnesses a brutal double murder and uncovers grisly evidence of mass ritual sacrifice, he is drawn into the dark world of the thuggee and their murderous, Kali-worshipping cult. Can he escape with his honour - and his soul - intact? Starring David Collings, Saeed Jaffrey, and Terence Alexander. Night Runners of Bengal - 1856, and William's son Rodney is an officer in the Bengal Army. His life is one of security and privilege - but a guru's prophecy, and disturbing events surrounding the Rani of Kishanpur, are harbingers of seismic change to come. Across India, the Great Rebellion is rising... Starring Michael Cochrane, Eva Haddon, Carole Boyd and Renu Setna. The Lotus and the Wind - 1879. Britain and Russia are deadly rivals in the 'Great Game'. At the centre of the conflict is Afghanistan, where soldier-turned-spy Lt Robin Savage is attempting to thwart Russian intelligence. Meanwhile, the woman he loves, Anne Hildreth, witnesses a murder en route to Peshawar... Starring Bill Nighy, Juliet Stevenson, John Rowe. Bhowani Junction - 1946, and India is heading for self-rule. But when Independence comes, what will happen to Anglo-Indians Patrick Taylor and Victoria Jones? As they search for their true identity amidst Britain's turbulent withdrawal, Colonel Rodney Savage hunts for saboteurs seeking to blow up Bhowani's railway... Starring Gary Bond, Sean Barrett and Shireen Shah. Text copyright © The Estate of John Masters 1951 (Nightrunners of Bengal), 1952 (The Deceivers), 1953 (The Lotus and the Wind), 1954 (Bhowani Junction) Cast and credits Written by John Masters Music composed by Malcolm Clarke of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop The Deceivers Dramatised by David Wade. Directed by Penny Leicester. Executive producer: Colin Venning First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 30 September-28 October 1984 Nightrunners of Bengal Dramatised by Barry Campbell. Directed by Christopher Venning First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 4-25 November 1984 The Lotus and the Wind Dramatised by David Wade. Directed by Penny Leicester First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 2-23 December 1984 Bhowani Junction Dramatised by Barry Campbell Directed by Christopher Venning First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 30 December 1984-27 January 1985 ©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

John Masters (Author), Bill Nighy, David Collings, Full Cast, Gary Bond, Juliet Stevenson, Michael Cochrane, Renu Setna, Saeed Jaffrey, Terence Alexander (Narrator)

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Bookcases: A BBC Radio 4 comedy drama

"The complete Series 1 and 2 of the historical comic sitcom about an embattled Victorian publishing company London, 1853, and the sedate religious publishing house of Spavin and Spavin is about to experience a radical shake-up. Vivacious actress Cordelia is on the hunt for a husband and has her eye on Gerald, one of the firm's partners, while her son Primus has ambitions to take over the firm. And when he does, it'll be out with the Bibles and in with the bestsellers - starting with Charlotte Brontë's latest blockbuster... Full of grand plans, he sets about wooing a wealth of other writers, including explorer Richard Burton, Charlotte Bronte and struggling novelist Wilkie Collins (who takes quite a shine to Cordelia). He even hires an assistant, Simeon, to manage publicity, and attempts to win a literary award by fair means or foul. But Primus's enthusiasm doesn't go down too well with Gerald's mother Edith (the firm's other partner), who is strongly opposed to the company publishing fiction. Worse, his willingness to spend the company's money has pushed Spavin and Spavin to the edge of bankruptcy... Hoping for salvation from financial ruin, Primus turns to luminaries such as Prince Albert and Charles Dickens - but could the crock of gold he's searching for be right under his nose? Written by Martyn Wade (The Little Ottleys), this delightful, tongue-in-cheek comedy stars Michael Cochrane as Primus and Maggie Steed as Cordelia, with a cast including Elizabeth Spriggs, Charles Simpson, David Horovitch, Joan Sims and Ioan Meredith. Production credits Written by Martyn Wade Directed by Cherry Cookson Music composed by Paul Mottram Violinist: Paul Mottram Cast Primus - Michael Cochrane Cordelia - Maggie Steed Gerald - David Horovitch Edith - Elizabeth Spriggs Reverend Brontë/Prosser - Geoffrey Whitehead Charlotte Brontë - Sarah Jane Holm Mrs Gaskell/Emily Brontë/Katie Joiner/Mrs Prosser - Frances Jeater Equity/Waiter/George Eliot/Thackeray - David Antrobus Richard Burton - Norman Rodway Wilkie Collins - David Timson Simeon - Charles Simpson Prince Albert/Smiles/Trollope - Ioan Meredith John/Rossetti/Cab driver - Stephen Critchlow Mrs Quirk - Joan Sims Lizzie Siddal - Becky Hindley Mrs Beeton - Rachel Atkins Beeton - Gerard McDermott First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 20 August-10 September 1998 (Series 1), 7-28 January 2000 (Series 2) ©2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Martyn Wade (Author), Charles Simpson, David Horovitch, Elizabeth Spriggs, Full Cast, Geoffrey Whitehead, Joan Sims, Maggie Steed, Michael Cochrane (Narrator)

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Raffles: The Complete Series 1-3: 18 BBC Radio full-cast dramatisations

"18 BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations featuring Raffles, the 'gentleman thief' Jeremy Clyde stars as the cricket playing A. J. Raffles, with Michael Cochrane as his jeweller sidekick, Bunny. Together they embark upon a series of well-planned crimes against the highest of society. Based on the stories by E W Hornung, the episodes in this collection are: The Ides of March Gentlemen and Players A Costume Piece Nine Points of the Law Wilful Murder The Chest of Silver The Rest Cure The Criminologists' Club The Field of Philippi A Bad Night A Trap to Catch a Cracksman The Gift of the Emperor No Sinecure To Catch a Thief An Old Flame The Raffles Relics The Knees of the Gods The Last Word"

E.W. Hornung (Author), Full Cast, Jeremy Clyde, Michael Cochrane (Narrator)

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Doctor Who: The Second History Collection: 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th Doctor Novelisations

"Five exciting novelisations set in Earth's past history, featuring the Doctor and his companions. In Doctor Who - The Gunfighters the TARDIS arrives in the heart of the Old Wild West, just as Wyatt Earp's in town. In Doctor Who - The Highlanders the scene is the Battle of Culloden, 1746, where the Scots are fighting the English. In Doctor Who and the War Games the Doctor and friends seem to arrive in the trenches of the First World War, but appearances can be deceptive. Doctor Who and the Talons of Weng-Chiang takes the Doctor and Leela to Victorian London, and a battle with a foe from the future. Finally, in Doctor Who - Black Orchid, the Fifth Doctor and friends are entertained at a 1920s country house - where murder is afoot. Shane Rimmer, Anneke Wills, David Troughton, Christopher Benjamin and Michael Cochrane are the readers of these five classic stories, first published as Target Books paperbacks. Running time: 21 hours 40 mins approx. (P) 2020 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd © 2020 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd Cover illustration by John Geary"

Donald Cotton, Gerry Davis, Malcolm Hulke, Terence Dudley, Terrance Dicks (Author), Anneke Wills, Christopher Benjamin, David Troughton, Michael Cochrane, Shane Rimmer (Narrator)

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