Audiobooks narrated by Pearl Mackie

"'The universe makes rather an indifferent parent, I'm afraid.' First published as a twenty-episode serial between 1852–53, Bleak House remains one of Dickens's most beloved and studied masterpieces. A scathing social critique which skilfully explores class, corruption and moral decay, Bleak House is centred around a long-running legal case – Jarndyce v. Jarndyce – and its devastating consequences on the people involved. From financial ruin to relentless personal suffering, the case has wreaked havoc on the lives of generations, having dragged on for decades. Featuring a cast of characters from the shallow and foolish to the down-right dogged and cruel, Bleak House is a pointed satire of the English court system – one which still bears resonance in the modern day. This audiobook edition is brilliantly brought to life by Miranda Raison and Pearl Mackie. Charles Dickens (1812 – 1870) was an English writer and social critic. He is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime and, by the twentieth century, critics and scholars had recognized him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories are widely read, performed and adapted today."

Charles Dickens (Author), Miranda Raison, Pearl Mackie (Narrator)

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Em & Me

"Beth Morrey's brand new, joyful and uplifting novel, LUCKY DAY, is available to pre-order now From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Saving Missy A mother. A daughter. A secret waiting to be uncovered. For too long – since the sudden death of her mother as a teenager, since the birth of her daughter, Em, when she was just seventeen – Delphine has been unable to let go of the past, obsessed with protecting Em and clinging to a secret that could ruin everything. She’s been living life in safe shades of grey. The day that Delphine finally stands up for herself is the day that changes everything. Delphine begins to remember what it’s like to want more: rediscovering her singing voice, opening herself to friendship, and reviving not only her mother’s roots, but her mother’s memories. As her life begins to fill with colour, can she be brave for herself and for Em? And what would happen if she finally told the truth? A big-hearted, hopeful novel about finding second chances – and taking them. ‘Glorious!’ CLARE POOLEY ‘Compelling’ SUNDAY EXPRESS ‘Beautiful, uplifting and deeply moving’ FREYA SAMPSON"

Beth Morrey (Author), Pearl Mackie (Narrator)

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Forest 404: A BBC sci-fi thriller

"Forest 404: 9-part thriller, 9-part talk, 9-part soundscape and exclusive bonus documentary Can you feel loss for something you've never known? Meet Pan. She lives a few centuries from now, in a future beyond a data crash that wiped out most records of life from before the 23rd century: The Cataclysm. Her job is to sort through the old sound recordings that survived from before the crash - from The Slow Times. When winters were still cold. When the USA still had people in it. All day she listens to sounds from The Slow Times, and she decides which noises live, and which can just...finally die. Deleted to make space. Because data costs. But when she finds an old recording of a rainforest, she has no idea what it is. Because forests no longer exist. And the sound of it haunts her - she is compelled to hunt down the truth about how the forests of the old world died. But the agents of new world have other ideas... A sci-fi thriller starring Pearl Mackie (Doctor Who), Tanya Moodie (Sherlock, Motherland) and Pippa Haywood (Green Wing, Bodyguard). Each episode is accompanied by a talk which looks at the issues raised by the drama, featuring a diverse range of speakers: musicians, bio-futurists, anthropologists and tree-climbers. They explore questions ranging from 'Why should I listen to trees?' to 'Would you vote for an AI government?' and 'What is death in the digital age?' Each episode also comes with an immersive soundscape of natural world environments, mixed in binaural sound for a 3D headphone experience. You can hear the sound of the Sumatran rainforest, the songs of whales, a chorus of frogs, and a full playout of Bonobo's specially-composed theme music. Lastly, this release includes an exclusive bonus documentary episode, which looks at the making of the series, featuring interviews with writer Timothy X Atack and director Becky Ripley. It also shares the findings of The Forest 404 Experiment: a related project in collaboration with Exeter University and the Open University, about the effects that different natural sounds have on our moods and mental health. Credits: Pan - Pearl Mackie Daria - Tanya Moodie Theia - Pippa Haywood With theme music by Bonobo Directed by Becky Ripley Track listing: 1. Episode 1: Life in the Fast Times 2. Talk 1: Why should I listen to trees? 3. Soundscape 1: Rainforest Symphony 4. Episode 2: The Fumetown Priest 5. Talk 2: How is the sound of the world changing? 6. Soundscape 2: Frog Chorus 7. Episode 3: Into the Inner 8. Talk 3: Could I live in darkness? 9. Soundscape 3: Whale Songs 10. Episode 4: Of Earthly Delights 11. Talk 4: Why do trees live so long 12. Soundscape 4: Woodland Walk 13. Episode 5: Last Days of the Slow World 14. Talk 5: Will we all become cyborgs? 15. Soundscape 5: Theia's Hometown 16. Episode 6: A New Leaf 17. Talk 6: What is death in the digital age? 18. Soundscape 6: Pan's Dwindling 19. Episode 7: Dreams of the Autopilot 20. Talk 7: Would you vote for an AI government? 21. Soundscape 7: Daria's Nightmare 22. Episode 8: Future Conditional 23. Talk 8: How will humans die out? 24. Soundscape 8: The Memory Transfer 25. Episode 9: Enigmata 26. Talk 9: Love Letter to the Forest... 27. Soundscape 9: Bonobo's Theme 28. Exclusive bonus 'making of' documentary"

Timothy X Atack (Author), Pearl Mackie, Pippa Haywood, Tanya Moodie (Narrator)

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Cold Comfort Farm: Penguin Classics

"Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by Pearl Mackie, best known for her role in Dr Who. When sensible, sophisticated Flora Poste is orphaned at nineteen, she decides her only choice is to descend upon relatives in deepest Sussex. At the aptly named Cold Comfort Farm, she meets the doomed Starkadders: cousin Judith, heaving with remorse for unspoken wickedness; Amos, preaching fire and damnation; their sons, lustful Seth and despairing Reuben; child of nature Elfine; and crazed old Aunt Ada Doom, who has kept to her bedroom for the last twenty years. But Flora loves nothing better than to organize other people. Armed with common sense and a strong will, she resolves to take each of the family in hand. A hilarious and merciless parody of rural melodramas, Cold Comfort Farm (1932) is one of the best-loved comic novels of all time."

Stella Gibbons (Author), Pearl Mackie (Narrator)

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Ladybird Stories for Rainy Days

"Brought to you by Ladybird. A collection of original audio stories for those days when it is too wet for outdoor adventures. Especially written for little dreamers and young explorers who never let the weather get in the way of their next adventure. This edition is filled with creative and engaging sound effects and is the perfect wet weather companion for little listeners everywhere. Narrated by Michael Obiora and Pearl Mackie, best known for her portrayal of Bill in Doctor Who This audiobook is aimed at children aged 4+, for family listening and learning and development for young minds. Other audiobooks in the Ladybird Audio Original series include I'm Ready for Big School, Ladybird Stories for Car Journeys and the Ladybird Audio Adventures"

Ladybird (Author), Michael Obiora, Pearl Mackie (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Pearl Mackie