Audiobooks narrated by Peter Capaldi

The Thick of It: The Complete BBC TV Soundtracks

"Revisit your favourite moments from the cult political comedy with this audio collection of the complete TV soundtracks Described as ‘the 21st century’s answer to Yes Minister’, this scabrous satire set in the corridors of the British government ran for four series between 2005 and 2012. It won numerous awards, including five BAFTAs, and is frequently ranked among the greatest TV shows of all time. Following the relationships between successive government ministers, their advisors and the media, it takes us behind the scenes at the Department of Social Affairs and Citizenship (DoSac), as a succession of hapless MPs — including Nicola Murray (Rebecca Front) and Peter Mannion (Roger Allam) — go head-to-head with Number Ten's ferocious, foul-mouthed enforcer, Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi). Trying to keep them out of trouble are SpAds Ollie Reeder (Chris Addison) and Glenn Cullen (James Smith), and press secretary Terri Coverley (Joanna Scanlan). Featuring the complete Series 1-4 of the hit show, plus the three Specials, this soundtrack collection brings you all their political machinations and omnishambles to listen to on the go. So prepare to immerse yourself in government embarrassment, ministerial cock-ups, policy U-turns, Coalition rows, backroom deals and back-stabbing, as the DoSac team are caught up in a whirlwind of wild media speculation, career-ending scandal and frantic spin-doctoring... 'You should pick up this complete collection, because – well, look around you. If your life doesn’t need the tonic of 13 hours of skewering the people in charge of the country, you may just possibly be dead.' Mass Movement Magazine NB: Contains strong language and adult humour Production credits Devised by Armando Iannucci Written by Armando Iannucci, Jesse Armstrong, Sam Bain, Simon Blackwell, Rob Colley, Roger Drew, Dan Gaster, Sean Gray, Ian Martin, Georgia Pritchett, David Quantick, Tony Roche and Will Smith Produced by Adam Tandy and Armando Iannucci Directed by Armando Iannucci, Natalie Bailey, Billy Sneddon, Becky Martin, Chris Addison and Tony Roche Executive producers: Jon Plowman, Mark Freeland, Armando Iannucci and Andy Forssell Edited by Billy Sneddon, David Frisby and Ant Boys Production designer: Simon Rogers Cast Malcolm Tucker – Peter Capaldi Ollie Reeder – Chris Addison Glenn Cullen – James Smith Terri Coverley – Joanna Scanlan Hugh Abbott – Chris Langham Nicola Murray – Rebecca Front Peter Mannion – Roger Allam Angela Heaney – Lucinda Raikes Dan Miller – Tony Gardner Robyn Murdoch – Polly Kemp Jamie – Paul Higgins Julius Nicholson – Alex Macqueen Ben Swain – Justin Edwards Stewart Pearson – Vincent Franklin Emma Messenger – Olivia Poulet Phil Smith – Will Smith Adam Kenyon – Ben Willbond Fergus Williams – Geoffrey Streatfeild Helen Hatley – Rebecca Gethings Series 1, 2 and Specials first broadcast BBC Four: 19 May-2 June 2005 (Series 1), 20 October-3 November 2005 (Series 2), 2 January 2007 (‘The Rise of the Nutters’), 3 July 2007 (‘Spinners and Losers’, ‘Opposition Extra’) Series 3 and 4 first broadcast BBC Two: 24 October-12 December 2009 (Series 3), 8 September-27 October 2012 (Series 4) © 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P) 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Armando Iannucci (Author), Chris Addison, Full Cast, James Smith, Joanna Scanlan, Peter Capaldi, Rebecca Front, Roger Allam (Narrator)

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Baggage: The Complete Series 1-4: A BBC Radio 4 comedy drama

"All four series of the comedy drama set in Edinburgh, following the lives of three fortysomething best friends 'Warmth, realism, humour... a continuing pleasure' The Guardian Caroline, Fiona and Ruth are lifelong friends, who've grown up together, laughed and cried together, and stood by each other through thick and thin. They may not always see eye to eye, and they might drive each other crazy, but they can't do without each other. But life's got a lot more complicated since they were 22, when the only things they carried around were handbags. Now, in midlife, they've got more baggage than the average airport carousel. Caroline's been dumped by her politician husband of 10 years, Alistair; single mother Ruth is struggling with her monosyllabic teenage son; and Fiona's walked out on her husband Roddy - and moved in with Caroline, in her poky top-floor Marchmont flat. Over the course of several manic Midsummers, crisis-ridden Christmases and hopeful Hogmanays, they grapple with ex-husbands and new lovers; broodiness and babies; divorce, dementia and alcoholism - only to find themselves climbing their biggest mountain yet. Aided by Roddy, Fiona's elderly mum Gladys, and Caroline's larger-than-life dad Hector, they set about forging their own new, strangely shaped, thoroughly 21st Century family... Written by Hilary Lyon, who also stars as Caroline, this funny, poignant sitcom is a love letter to female friendship - and to one of Europe's loveliest capital cities, Edinburgh. Phyllis Logan and Adie Allen co-star as Fiona and Ruth, with Peter Capaldi and Stuart McQuarrie as Alistair, Robin Cameron as Roddy, June Watson as Gladys and David Rintoul as Hector. Production credits Written by Hilary Lyon Produced by Moray Hunter and Gordon Kennedy Directed by Marilyn Imrie Broadcast Assistant: Sarah Tombling Sound Engineer: Phil Horne Studio Manager: Alison McKenzie Theme song by Nusa An Absolutely Production for BBC Radio 4 Cast Caroline - Hilary Lyon Fiona - Phyllis Logan Ruth - Adie Allen Roddy - Robin Cameron Caitlin - Holly Wagner Mike/Simeon - Stuart McQuarrie Rev Nicholas/Tax man - Moray Hunter Alistair - Peter Capaldi/Stuart McQuarrie Kir - Peter Capaldi Caitlin - Holly Wagner Gladys - June Watson Fats/Waiter - Gordon Kennedy Janie - Hilary MacLean Gillian - Carolyn Bonnyman Trampy little nurse/Miriam/Polly/Wifie - Nicola Grier Malcolm/Peter - Jack Docherty Preston - Roger May Hector - David Rintoul First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 6 April-11 May 2005 (Series 1), 4 August-1 September 2006 (Series 2), 5 December 2007-9 January 2008 (Series 3), 8 July-12 August 2009 (Series 4) © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Hilary Lyon (Author), Adie Allen, David Rintoul, Full Cast, Hilary Lyon, June Watson, Peter Capaldi, Phyllis Logan, Robin Cameron, Stuart Mcquarrie (Narrator)

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If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?: A BBC Radio 4 comedy

"Richard E Grant, Peter Capaldi and Amanda Root are among the stars of this BBC radio sitcom about three promising graduates still underachieving in their 30s Flatmates Judith, Giles and David once had it all: youth, optimism, ambition, and degrees from one of the country's best universities. In their 20s, they were full of potential, but ten years later, they're simply might-have-beens. Stuck in Streatham and strapped for cash, they're forced to mooch off their more successful mates just to get by... Wannabe actress Judith is searching for her big break, but all she finds are unsuitable men (and one equally unsuitable woman...) Could a baby be the answer to her unfulfilled yearnings - or maybe marriage to ex-lover Giles? Nerdy David is also hopelessly in love with Judith, but knows he doesn't have a chance. Will he ever meet a potential girlfriend who isn't in his cycling club? And for dissolute ex-public-schoolboy Giles, recently returned from 'finding himself' in Kathmandu, anything's preferable to going back to Norfolk and becoming a solicitor... As they battle with life, love, themselves and each other, can the not-so-young hopefuls finally find their focus and get to grips with adulthood? First broadcast in 1995, this fresh, funny series still feels real and relevant today, and features a stellar cast including Richard E Grant, Douglas Hodge and Tony Slattery as Giles, Peter Capaldi and Paul Bigley as David and Amanda Root as Judith. Production credits Written by Paul Shearer and Richard Turner Produced by Paul Schlesinger and Claire Jones Music by Pete Baikie Cast Giles - Richard E Grant/Douglas Hodge/Tony Slattery Judith - Amanda Root David - Peter Capaldi/Paul Bigley Mr Horrocks - Geoffrey Whitehead Mrs Horrocks - Tina Gray/Jillie Meers With Christopher Rozycki, Amerjit Deu, Kay Stoneham, Alexander Armstrong, Richard Turner, Eva Stuart, Peter Yapp, Simon Greenall, Annabel Mullion, Alex Lowe, Phil Nice, Siriol Jenkins, Paul Shearer, Abigail Cruttenden, Jane Slavin, Alice Arnold, Christian Rodska, Dominic Letts, Felicity Montagu, Gavin Muir, Colleen Prendergast, Stephen Critchlow, Abigail McKern, Nick Holder, Colin McFarlane, Hugh Bonneville, Margaret Robertson, Philip Glenister, Jonathan Kydd, Jane Whittenshaw, Sam Dastor, Peter Wingfield, Caroline Strong, Caroline Langrishe, Jacqueline Beatty, Pip Torrens, Patience Tomlinson, David Timpson, Kerry Shale, Debra Stephenson, Fiona Allen, Janet Ellis, Nina Wadia, Sue Elliot Nichols, Barbara Murray First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 10 January-14 February 1995 (Series 1), 6 June-11 July 1996 (Series 2), 28 May-18 June 1998 (Series 3)"

Paul Shearer, Richard Turner (Author), Alex Lowe, Alexander Armstrong, Amanda Root, Douglas Hodge, Full Cast, Hugh Bonneville, Peter Capaldi, Richard E. Grant, Tony Slattery (Narrator)

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Alexei Sayle’s The Absence of Normal: Series 1 and 2: BBC Radio 4 dark comic plays

"Eight dark comic dramas narrated by Alexei Sayle and adapted from his original short stories Dramatised from Alexei Sayle's hilarious, highly-acclaimed fiction, these satirical, surreal and surprising tales feature some of the UK's foremost comic actors, and are introduced by the award-winning comedian himself. The Only Man Stalin Was Afraid Of- Summoned to treat his old friend, Stalin's psychiatrist is faced with an ethical dilemma. Starring Peter Capaldi, Freya Parker and Peter Serafinowicz. Banner Bright - 1968. Five students meet during an art school occupation, and create an inspirational protest banner they believe will change the world. Starring Ben Crompton, George Fouracres, Kath Hughes, Tim Key and Nimisha Odedra. The Minister for Death - A Liverpudlian pensioner foils a would-be mugger - and rekindles his lust for murder... Starring Paul Barber, Lewis MacLeod, Shaun Mason, Freya Parker and Frances Tomelty. The Last Woman Killed In The War - Returning to Liverpool after 40 years of exile, Mary finds that much has changed during her absence. Starring Adi Alfa, Katy Carmichael, Shaun Mason, Jan Ravens and Paislie Reid. Clive Hole - An indecisive TV commissioner comes under pressure from two dogged producers determined to get their screenplay made. Starring Katheryn Drysdale, Graham Duff, George Fouracres, Georgie Glenn, Tim McInnerny, Alice McMillan and Duncan Wisbey. Barcelona Chairs- Frustrated architect 'rupert' embeds himself in Tony Blair's Labour government while trying to design the perfect, ultra-minimalist home for his family. Starring Ambika Mod, Hugh Quarshie and Siobhan Redmond. The Nameless Park- Jade loves the neglected park near her house, and often takes her wheelchair-user brother for trips around its paths. But when Jason becomes critically ill, she makes a devastating discovery. Starring Louis Emerick, George Fouracres, Shaun Mason, Alice McMillan and Claire Sweeney. Locked Out - Unexpectedly stuck outside her Central London home, Katherine realises how little she knows about her neighbours' lives, and the strange and apparently sinister things they get up to... Starring Maxine Peake. Credits Written and narrated by Alexei Sayle Adapted for radio by Alexei Sayle and Graham Duff Produced by Joe Nunnery Photo: Matt Stronge A BBC Studios Production First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 25 February-25 March 2019 (Series 1) and 10-31 March 2021 (Series 2) © 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (p) 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Alexei Sayle (Author), Alexei Sayle, Full Cast, George Fouracres, Hugh Quarshie, Maxine Peake, Paul Barber, Peter Capaldi, Peter Serafinowicz, Tim Key, Tim Mcinnerny (Narrator)

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Stories for Halloween

"Five fun Halloween stories to entertain your little one at Halloween. Five entertaining audio readings of best-loved children’s stories for children of three years and over to enjoy at Halloween. This audio download is a heritage-rich collection showcasing some of the best-loved characters in children’s literature. Compiled by HarperCollins Children’s Books, it features popular stories by authors including Rachel Bright, Benji Davies, Tom Percival and Rob Scotton. A wonderful audio collection – perfect for families and friends to share at Halloween! Playlist: Five Little Pumpkins (traditional rhyme), read by Paul Panting Love Monster and the Scary Something by Rachel Bright, read by Sarah Hadland The Grotlyn by Benji Davies, read by Peter Capaldi Tobias and the Super Spooky Ghost Book by Tom Percival, read by Paul Panting Scaredy-Cat, Splat! by Rob Scotton, read by Phill Jupitus Copyright: Love Monster and the Scary Something text © Rachel Bright 2015; The Grotlyn text © Benji Davies 2017; Tobias and the Super Spooky Ghost Book text © Tom Percival 2010; Scaredy-Cat, Splat! text © Rob Scotton 2010"

Benji Davies, Rachel Bright, Rob Scotton, Tom Percival (Author), Paul Panting, Peter Capaldi, Phill Jupitus, Sarah Hadland (Narrator)

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Nineteen Eighty-Four: Penguin Modern Classics

"Brought to you by Penguin. 'Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past.' Hidden away in the Record Department of the sprawling Ministry of Truth, Winston Smith skilfully rewrites the past to suit the needs of the Party. Yet he inwardly rebels against the totalitarian world he lives in, which demands absolute obedience and controls him through the all-seeing telescreens and the watchful eye of Big Brother, symbolic head of the Party. In his longing for truth and liberty, Smith begins a secret love affair with a fellow-worker Julia, but soon discovers the true price of freedom is betrayal. (P) Penguin Audio 2021"

George Orwell (Author), Peter Capaldi (Narrator)

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Watership Down

"One of the most beloved novels of our time, Watership Down is an epic journey, a stirring tale of adventure, courage, and survival. Fiver could sense danger. Something terrible was going to happen to the warren; he felt sure of it. They had to leave immediately. So begins a long and perilous journey of survival for a small band of rabbits. As the rabbits skirt danger at every turn, we become acquainted with the band, its humorous characters, and its compelling culture, complete with its own folk history and mythos. Fiver’s vision finally leads them to Watership Down, an upland meadow. But here they face their most difficult challenges of all. A stirring epic of courage and survival against the odds, Watership Down has become a beloved classic for all ages. Both an exciting adventure story and an involving allegory about freedom, ethics, and human nature, it has delighted generations with its unique and charming world, winning many awards and being adapted to film, television, and theater."

Richard Adams (Author), Peter Capaldi (Narrator)

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HiBrow: Richard Strange's A Mighty Big If - Peter Capaldi

"Richard Strange's 'A Mighty Big If' event at The Crypt, St Martin in the Fields, London. Writer and adventurer Richard regularly staged entertaining and illuminating conversations with major cultural figures. Peter Capaldi is one of the UK's most loved actors and respected directors. His career has been celebrated with many awards including numerous BAFTAs. Peter talks in-depth to raconteur Richard Strange about his life and his work - a rare opportunity meet the man behind the characters."

Peter Capaldi, Richard Strange (Author), Peter Capaldi, Richard Strange (Narrator)

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The Grotlyn

"A stunning tale of mystery and suspense, from the bestselling author of THE STORM WHALE and GRANDAD’S ISLAND, read by Peter Capaldi. “I know when the Grotlyn’s been Slipping through your house unseen…” What is the mysterious Grotlyn? What sort of creature could it be, scuttling across the town, frightening everyone in its path? And why has it stolen PC Vickers’ knickers?! A mysterious rhyming tale about things that go bump in the night for ages four and up, from picture book superstar, Benji Davies, winner of Oscar’s First Book Prize 2014 and Sainsbury’s Children’s Book of the Year 2015. Perfect for fans of Oliver Jeffers and Jon Klassen."

Benji Davies (Author), Peter Capaldi (Narrator)

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Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth: From the UK Children's Laureate 2024–2026

"Shortlisted for the 2017 Carnegie Medal, Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth by the award-winning UK Children's Laureate 2024-2026 Frank Cottrell-Boyce is an funny out-of-this-world adventure. Perfect for children aged 8+ and illustrated throughout by Steven Lenton. 'Full of heart and emotion that might just bring a tear to your eye' - Tom Fletcher, author of The Creakers Can a dog from outer space save the world? When Prez meets Sputnik - a small, loud alien - he's shocked to hear that the world is about to be destroyed. Unless Prez can show Sputnik ten things worth seeing or doing on Earth . . . But Prez's list of amazing things is not quite the same as Sputnik's - will it be enough to save the planet? 'A wonderful and exciting story about friendship and appreciating what you have' - Independent"

Frank Cottrell-Boyce (Author), Peter Capaldi (Narrator)

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The Birds & Don't Look Now

"Du Maurier is of course world famous for many of her novels. These two stories are perhaps even better known as films (The Birds by Alfred Hitchcock and Don't Look Now by Nic Roeg), but here we bring you the full terrifying texts, superbly read by Peter Capaldi, who brings the true dimension of these works to the imagination."

Daphne du Maurier (Author), Peter Capaldi (Narrator)

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The Portrait

"A dark and disturbing tale set at the turn of the 20th century, by the bestselling author of An Instance of the Fingerpost. The windswept isle of Houat, off the coast of Brittany, is no picturesque artists' colony. At the turn of the twentieth century, life is harsh and rustic. So why did Henry MacAlpine forsake London – where he had been fêted by critics and gallery owners, his works exhibited alongside the likes of Cezanne and Van Gogh – to make his home in this remote outpost? The truth begins to emerge when, four years into his exile, MacAlpine receives his first visitor. Influential art critic William Nasmyth has come to the island to sit for a portrait. Over the course of the sitting, the power balance between the two men shifts dramatically as the critic whose pen could anoint or destroy careers becomes a passive subject. And as the painter struggles to capture Nasmyth's true character on canvas, a story unfolds – one of betrayal, hypocrisy, forbidden love, suicide and ultimately murder."

Iain Pears (Author), Peter Capaldi (Narrator)

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