Audiobooks narrated by Richard Griffiths

Victor Canning's Mr Finchley: Two BBC Radio full-cast dramatisations

"Two BBC Radio 4 adaptations of Victor Canning’s comic novels about the exploits of a shy solicitor’s clerk, starring Richard Griffiths Edgar Finchley is middle-aged, unassuming and not in the habit of taking holidays – but in these two delightful dramatisations, he unexpectedly discovers the delights of travel as he crosses the Channel to the Continent and explores the English countryside. Mr Finchley Goes to Paris finds our hero on his way to France to track down a rather irresponsible client. But before he sets off, he has an important question to put to a certain widow of his acquaintance… On arrival in Paris, he has a contretemps with a haddock, gains a guide, makes a move, visits a fair and gets caught up in a kidnapping – but is it a case of mistaken identity? In Mr Finchley Takes the Road, he falls in love with a canary-coloured caravan and a rather stubborn horse, and heads off for a series of adventures touring 1930s Kent. Along the way, he meets an unlikely teller of salty tales, is captured by two gamekeepers and accused of poaching, visits an old haunt and goes on a crusade. But someone is following hot on his trail… Dramatised by father-and-son team Eric Merriman (Beyond Our Ken) and Andy Merriman, these whimsical stories are narrated by James Villiers and star Richard Griffiths as Mr Finchley. Written by Victor Canning Adapted by Andy and Eric Merriman Produced by Gareth Edwards Starring Richard Griffiths as Edgar Finchley Narrated by James Villiers Mr Finchley Goes to Paris Mrs Crantell – Anna Cropper Mr Sprake – James Grout Lawrence Hume – Piers Gibbon Mrs Patten – Jill Graham David White – James Taylor Mavis – Teresa Gallagher Frenchman – Barry Gordon Marie Peters – Serena Evans Robert Gillespie – James Cohen Madame Mignard – Jacqueline Tong Waiter – Keith Anderson Mr Hammerton – Nicky Henson Michel – Jeffrey Holland Jerome Giraud – Simon Roberts Gaston/Jacques – David Howarth Baptiste Mignard – Albert Welling Mr Barker – John Bird Esmond Lockwood – Edward de Souza Perkins – Richard Ridings Lanky Harris – Alex Arkell Mr Finchley Takes the Road Mrs Finchley – Dinah Sheridan Mr Rivers– Ron Pember Turk – Peter Vaughan Mr Sprake – James Grout Mr Harricot– Alan Thompson Colonel Greatorex – Ronald Fraser Marshall – Joe Melia Garge – Chris Emmett Ernie – Jon Glover Young woman – Susie Brann Mr Blain – John Bird Captain – Clive Swift Mrs Maberley – Auriol Swift Duffy – Richard Ridings Mr Greevey – Albert Welling Robert Finchley – Robert Gill Mr Harbottle – Piers Gibbon Miss Slater– Kate Binchy Sir Simon Penickle – Alan Thompson Mechanic – David Howarth Jenks – Ian Bartholomew Joe Turnbull – Bill Wallis James Grimes – Geoffrey McGivern Clarence Armitage – Sebastian Brennan Mrs Armitage – Jacqueline Tong"

Victor Canning (Author), Full Cast, Richard Griffiths (Narrator)

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George Cragge: In the Red & other mysteries: Four BBC Radio 4 dramas

"A collection of four blackly humorous crime mysteries featuring the fictional BBC Radio crime correspondent, George Cragge. Adapted from the novel by Mark Tavener, In the Red sees the anarchic George Cragge investigate a spree of bizarre murders in the world of City finance, a small political party contesting a by-election, and a plan to overthrow the Director-General of the BBC. The sequel, In the Balance, features George Cragge kicking off a murder trail during the FIFA World Cup at Wembley Stadium. And with Europe becoming a hot potato, can the Prime Minister hold onto his job? In the Chair follows the maverick hack as he looks into a series of murders of dentists linked to New Labour policy. The final drama, In the End, sees George Cragge investigating a series of murders of journalists. These four comedy thrillers star Michael Williams as George Cragge with Barry Foster as Police Supertintendant Frank Jefferson. The star casts also include Stephen Fry, John Bird, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Peter Serafinowicz, Hugh Laurie, Rebecca Front and Richard Griffiths."

Mark Tavener (Author), Barry Foster, Full Cast, Hugh Laurie, John Bird, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Michael Williams, Peter Serafinowicz, Rebecca Front, Richard Griffiths, Stephen Fry (Narrator)

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Innocence

"Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Innocence by Roald Dahl, read by Dan Stevens, Richard E. Grant, Richard Griffiths, Tasmin Greig and Andrew Scott. What makes us innocent and how do we come to lose it? Featuring the autobiographical stories telling of Roald Dahl's boyhood and youth as well as four further tales of innocence betrayed, Dahl touches on the joys and horrors of growing up. Among other stories, you'll read about the wager that destroys a girl's faith in her father, the landlady who has plans for her unsuspecting young guest and the commuter who is horrified to discover that a fellow passenger once bullied him at school."

Roald Dahl (Author), Andrew Scott, Dan Stevens, Richard E. Grant, Richard Griffiths, Tamsin Greig (Narrator)

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Deception: Soon to be a major Netflix film starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Ralph Fiennes, Dev Patel,

"Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Deception by Roald Dahl, read by Richard Griffiths, Andrew Scott, Derek Jacobi, Mark Heap, Juliet Stevenson and Stephen Mangan. 'The cruelest lies are often told in silence . . .' Why do we lie? Why do we deceive those we love most? What do we fear revealing? In these ten tales of deception master storyteller Roald Dahl explores our tireless efforts to hide the truth about ourselves. Collected together for the first time, stories include My Lady Love, My Dove, Mildenhall Treasure, The Parson's Pleasure, Henry Sugar, The Umbrella Man, The Bookseller, Vengeance is Mine Inc., Lamb to the Slaughter, Mr Botibol and Man from the South."

Roald Dahl (Author), Andrew Scott, Derek Jacobi, Juliet Stevenson, Mark Heap, Richard Griffiths, Stephen Mangan (Narrator)

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Agatha Christie: Twelve Radio Mysteries: Twelve BBC Radio 4 dramatisations

"Twelve classic Christie short stories are given a modern spin in these BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations. Agatha Christie is the acknowledged 'Queen of Crime', and these twelve short stories showcase her skilful plotting and talent for producing compelling mysteries. First broadcast in the early 2000s, the stories were adapted and brought up-to-date for a contemporary audience. Among the star cast are Tom Hollander, Emilia Fox, Patricia Routledge, Julia McKenzie, Neil Dudgeon, Richard Griffiths, Rebecca Front and Andrew Sachs. Unconventional detective Parker Pyne features in two of the stories, all twelve of which are infused with Agatha Christie's trademark tension and suspense. These tantalising tales of revenge, jealousy, love and death will thrill her many fans. The stories are: Philomel Cottage Swan Song Magnolia Blossom Witness for the Prosecution The Gates of Baghdad The Hound of Death In a Glass Darkly The Dressmaker's Doll The Case of the Perfect Carer The £199 Adventure The Gypsy The Last Séance Duration: approx 5 hours 30 minutes"

Agatha Christie (Author), Andrew Sachs, Emilia Fox, Full Cast, Julia Mckenzie, Neil Dudgeon, Patricia Routledge, Rebecca Front, Richard Griffiths, Tom Hollander (Narrator)

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My Lady Love, My Dove (A Roald Dahl Short Story)

"Penguin presents the audiobook edition of My Lady Love, My Dove by Roald Dahl, read by Richard Griffiths. In My Lady Love, My Dove, Roald Dahl tells a sinister story about the darker side of human nature. Here, a game of cards between two couples is the basis for some shocking deceit . . . My Lady Love, My Dove is taken from the short story collection Someone Like You, which includes seventeen other devious and shocking stories, featuring the wife who serves a dish that baffles the police; a curious machine that reveals the horrifying truth about plants; the man waiting to be bitten by the venomous snake asleep on his stomach; and others."

Roald Dahl (Author), Richard Griffiths (Narrator)

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Galloping Foxley (A Roald Dahl Short Story)

"Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Galloping Foxley by Roald Dahl, read by Richard Griffiths. In Galloping Foxley, Roald Dahl tells a sinister story about the darker side of human nature. Here, a commuter is disturbed by an encounter with a man he vividly remembers from school . . . Galloping Foxley is taken from the short story collection Someone Like You, which includes seventeen other devious and shocking stories, featuring the wife who serves a dish that baffles the police; a curious machine that reveals the horrifying truth about plants; the man waiting to be bitten by the venomous snake asleep on his stomach; and others."

Roald Dahl (Author), Richard Griffiths (Narrator)

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The History Boys

"After a sell-out national tour and an extended stage run, Alan Bennett’s phenomenally successful play transferred to BBC Radio 3, with Richard Griffiths, Clive Merrison and Frances de la Tour starring as part of the National Theatre cast. At a boys’ grammar school in Sheffield, eight boys are being coached for the Oxbridge entrance exams. It is the mid-eighties, and the main concern of the unruly bunch of bright sixth-formers is getting out, starting university – and starting life. At the heart of The History Boys are four characters, each with contrasting outlooks on teaching and school: Hector, an eccentric English teacher with no interest in exams; Irwin, a young supply teacher who sees history as ‘entertainment’; Mrs Lintott, a traditionalist, who teaches ‘history, not histrionics’; and a Headmaster obsessed with results. Described as ‘the richest play Bennett has ever written’ (Financial Times), staff-room rivalry and the anarchy of adolescence collide in an intensely moving and thought-provoking play. Winner of the Olivier, Evening Standard, Critics’ Circle and South Bank Show Awards for Best New Play. ‘A superb, life-enhancing play’ – Guardian."

Alan Bennett (Author), Clive Merrison, Frances De La Tour, Full Cast, Richard Griffiths (Narrator)

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The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian

"Narnia has been at peace since Peter, Susan, Lucy and Edmund helped rid the kingdom of the evil White Witch. But now the children have returned to their own world, and in their absence a dark presence rules the once harmonious land. Wicked King Miraz has imposed a destructive new order of persecution and imprisonment, but the King's nephew and rightful heir Prince Caspian, realising the evil of his uncle's régime, vows to revive Narnia's glorious past. Fearing for his life, he is forced to flee and calls on the four children, the magic of the mighty lion Aslan and an army of fauns, dwarfs and woodland spirits to help him in his seemingly impossible task. Follow Aslan and his human friends on yet another escapade, as they take up the challenge to win back freedom and happiness for the fabulous land of Narnia."

C.S. Lewis (Author), Ellie Beavan, Full Cast, Maurice Denham, Peter England, Richard Griffiths, Richard Puddifoot, Susie Hay, Sylvester McCoy, Tom Puccin, Tom Wilkinson (Narrator)

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The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Silver Chair

"King Caspian has grown old and sad in the ten years since the disappearance of his only son. With time running out, Jill and Eustace embark on a perilous quest to find the Prince and bring back tranquillity to the magical land of Narnia. Journeying to the wild lands of the North, the friends and their companion Puddleglum go through some hair-raising adventures. There are mighty storms to battle and a terrifying encounter with a race of giants who like nothing better than a tasty snack - of human children! Searching deep underground in the grim land of the Earthmen, they finally encounter the wicked Green Lady whose evil plan is to overthrow King Caspian and become Queen of Narnia. Can they stop her? This sixth adventure in 'The Chronicles of Narnia' is a thrilling trip through an enchanted land where heroes must fight the forces of darkness."

C.S. Lewis (Author), Bernard Cribbins, Frances Tomelty, Full Cast, Marco Williamson, Richard Griffiths, Stephen Thorne, Victoria Shalet (Narrator)

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Alan Bennett Three Plays

"Clever, funny and poignant, Alan Bennett’s masterful plays are rightly regarded as modern classics. Kafka’s Dick is Bennett’s brilliantly clever comedy drama that examines the relationship between life and art, and asks what was Kafka’s embarrassing little problem... Alison Steadman, Richard Griffiths and Nigel Anthony star in this BBC Radio 4 adaptation, described by the Daily Telegraph’s Gillian Reynolds as ‘Pure joy’. Forty Years On stars Alan Bennett in the production of his own acclaimed satirical comedy about a headmaster of Albion House who is retiring and takes part in the end-of-year entertainment for the last time. It also stars Robert Bathurst and Eleanor Bron. An Englishman Abroad stars Michael Gambon and Penelope Wilton as Guy Burgess and Coral Browne in this BBC Radio full-cast drama based on a real-life chance encounter in 1958 between the world famous spy and a Shakespearean actress."

Alan Bennett (Author), Alan Bennett, Alison Steadman, Eleanor Bron, Full Cast, Michael Gambon, Nigel Anthony, Penelope Wilton, Richard Griffiths, Robert Bathurst (Narrator)

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Henry IV, Part 2

"Prince Hal parts from his past to fulfill his royal destiny in this essential conclusion to Henry IV, Part 1. Rebellion still simmers in England and King Henry's health is failing. Prince Hal has proved his courage but the king still fears that his son's pleasure-loving nature will bring the realm to ruin. Meanwhile, Falstaff and his ribald companions waste the nights in revelry, anticipating the moment when Hal will ascend the throne. Falstaff is in Gloucestershire when news arrives that the king has died. Has the dissolute old knight's hour come at last? Hal is played by Jamie Glover and King Henry by Julian Glover. Richard Griffiths is Falstaff."

William Shakespeare (Author), Jamie Glover, Julian Glover, Richard Griffiths, a full cast (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Richard Griffiths