Audiobooks Narrated by Sarah Lawson

The Red House Mystery & more: Three Full-Cast BBC Radio Mysteries & Comedies

"A dramatisation of A. A. Milne’s only detective novel, plus two of his sparkling comedies A.A. Milne achieved lasting fame as the creator of Winnie-the-Pooh, but he was much more than just a children’s writer. A prolific novelist, playwright and humorist, he penned numerous works for adults, and this collection showcases three of the best, imbued with his signature wit and charm. The Red House Mystery – When a house party in the quiet English countryside turns into a murder scene, amateur sleuth Antony Gillingham takes on the mantle of Sherlock Holmes, with his friend Bill Beverley as his willing Watson. As they investigate their host’s disappearance and the fatal shooting of his long-lost brother, the duo find themselves uncovering a secret passage, dealing with the resident ghost and diving into the lake to retrieve a vital underwater clue… Alex Jennings and Jonathan Firth star in this adaptation of A. A. Milne’s delightfully droll locked-room mystery. Mr Pim Passes By – Calling round to Marden House with a letter of introduction, the elderly, absent-minded Mr Carraway Pim is graciously received by magistrate George Marden and his charming wife Olivia. But in the course of his visit, he drops a bombshell, leading the couple to believe they may have unintentionally comitted bigamy… Starring James Thomason as Mr Pim, with Penelope Lee as Olivia and Clifford Norgate as George. The Dover Road – Waylaid and unavoidably detained by the mysterious Mr Latimer, two eloping couples discover that reality of co-existing with their prospective spouses does not live up to the romantic fantasy. Ronald Ward, Norman Claridge, Gudrun Ure, Michael Spice and Penelope Lee star in this 1962 production of Milne’s engaging three-act farce. Due to the age of the recordings, the sound quality may vary. Production credits Written by A. A. Milne The Red House Mystery Antony Gillingham – Alex Jennings Bill Beverley – Jonathan Firth Philip Cayley – John Telfer Lady Sarah Redhead – Sarah Lawson Mark/Robert Ablett – Christian Rodska Ruth Norris – Jenny Coverack Inspector Birch – David Lloyd Elsie/Angela Norbury – Nicole Arumugam Mrs Stevens/Mrs Norbury – Angela Newmarch Dramatised by Sue Rodwell Directed by Sara Davies First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 2 September 2000 Mr Pim Passes By Olivia – Penelope Lee George – Clifford Norgate Mr Pim – James Thomason Dinah – Sandra Freeman Brian Strange – Peter Craze Lady Marden – Judith Fellows Adapted for radio by John Richmond Directed by John Pitman First broadcast BBC Light Programme, 1 November 1961 The Dover Road Mr Latimer – Ronald Ward Leonard – Michael Spice Anne – Gudrun Ure Eustasia – Penelope Lee Nicholas – John Baddeley Dominic – Norman Claridge Adapted for radio by Cynthia Pughe Produced by Norman Wright First broadcast BBC Light Programme, 13 June 1962 With thanks to Keith Wickham and The Radio Circle. © 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

A. A. Milne (Author), Alex Jennings, Clifford Norgate, Full Cast, Gudrun Ure, James Thomason, John Telfer, Jonathan Firth, Norman Claridge, Penelope Lee, Ronald Ward, Sarah Lawson (Narrator)

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Inspector West: A Classic BBC Radio Crime Collection: Three action-packed vintage adventures

"Three vintage crime serials, adapted from John Creasey's hugely popular thrillers Roger West is a home-loving, hard-hitting and very human policeman. Nicknamed 'Handsome' West, he's more than just a pretty face - he's also Scotland Yard's youngest, smartest detective and a crime-solving supremo. Six of his adventures were dramatised for radio between 1967 and 1971, but only three survived, all of which are included in this box set. Battle for Inspector West - Idle curiosity takes the Chief Inspector to a high-society wedding - and leads him into a case involving a notorious blackmailer and a missing bride. Drawn into a web of terror, West comes face-to-face with an old adversary - a dangerous criminal mastermind named Carosian... Inspector West at Home - When Roger West finds the dead body of a small-time crook, he faces opposition from the formidable Superintendent Abbott, his superior at the Yard. Suspended from duty, he sets out on a trail of conspiracy, corruption and murder... Inspector West at Bay - First West is targeted by a vicious attacker, then his wife Janet receives an anonymous, threatening message. Caught up in a deadly game of blind man's buff, can he save himself and his family from an enemy who seems determined to destroy them? Starring real-life husband and wife Patrick Allen and Sarah Lawson as Roger and Janet West, these three full-cast dramas are full of excitement and suspense. Also featured is a 30-minute episode from The Radio Detectives, 'Stand by for West', in which Professor Jeffrey Richards investigates the 'master craftsman of mystery' John Creasey and his greatest creation, Inspector West. Written by John Creasey Adapted by Maurice Travers Starring Patrick Allen as Chief Inspector Roger West and Sarah Lawson as Janet West Battle for Inspector West Michael Grant - Philip Bond Christine Grant - Denise Buckley Sir Guy Chatworth - Hamilton Dyce Prendergast - John Cazabon Vic - Charles Haggith Carosian - Francis de Wolff Arthur Morley - Preston Lockwood Julieta - Eva Stuart Sir Mortimer Grant - Humphrey Morton Detective Sergeant Hubert Gill - Trevor Bannister Pearly Willis - Henry Stamper Superintendent Mulloon - Harry Webster Produced by John Fawcett Wilson First broadcast BBC Light Programme, 4 May-15 June 1967 Inspector West at Home Detective Inspector Bob Cornish - Frederick Treves Mark Lessing - Edward de Souza Superintendent Abbott - Grant Taylor Pep Morgan - Harry Landis Pickerell - Robert James Sir Guy Chatworth - Maurice Hedley Mrs Fleming - Margaret Robertson Lois Randall - Carol Marsh Bill Tennant - Anthony Jackson 'Whistler' Malone - Rio Fanning Raymond Fleming - Frederick Jaeger Produced by John Fawcett Wilson Pianist: Max Harris First broadcast on BBC Radio 2, 25 March-15 April 1968 Inspector West at Bay Sir Guy Chatworth - Maurice Hedley Detective Inspector Bill Sloan - Derek Newark Mark Lessing - James Kerry Eve Wedlake - Anna Gilchrist With Leonard Fenton, John Baddely, Elizabeth Proud, Judy Bennett, Margaret Wolfit, Peter Williams, John Pullen, Ian Frost and Peter Thompson Produced by John Browell First broadcast on BBC Radio 2, 27 May-19 June 1969 The Radio Detectives, Series 3 Episode 5: Stand by for West Presented by Professor Jeffrey Richards With Richard Creasey, Patrick Allen and Sarah Lawson Produced by Liz Anstee First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 28th March 2000"

John Creasey (Author), Full Cast, Patrick Allen, Sarah Lawson (Narrator)

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