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Thomas Mann: Buddenbrooks, Death in Venice, The Magic Mountain: Three BBC Radio full-cast dramas

"Dramatisations of Thomas Mann’s three bestselling novels One of Germany’s greatest and most revered writers, Thomas Mann won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1929. A vocal critic of Nazism, he had to leave his homeland when Hitler came to power, and lived in exile in Europe and America for the rest of his life. Collected here are full-cast adaptations of his three most famous novels. Buddenbrooks – Drawing on Mann’s own experience as the son of a wealthy merchant in 19th-century Lübeck, his debut novel follows four generations of Buddenbrooks as they struggle to maintain the family business in the face of change. Powerful, humorous and heartbreaking, this epic drama traces the decline of a civilisation as well as a family. Starring Terence Edmonds, Harriet Walter, James Laurenson and Timothy Spall. Death in Venice – Seeking inspiration, a famous German writer travels to Venice, but finds only decay and disease behind the city’s gorgeous facades. Then he notices a beautiful young Polish boy, and is consumed by a fatal obsession... Clive Francis stars as Aschenbach, with Peter England as Tadzio. The Magic Mountain – When Hans Castorp pays a social visit to a Swiss sanatorium, he is himself diagnosed with TB and ends up staying for seven years. Trapped on the mountain, he becomes acquainted with his fellow inmates – including the humanist, the radical, the dionysiac and the inamorata – who represent a microcosm of European society and culture in the run-up to World War One. Paul Scofield stars in this radio version of Thomas Mann’s masterpiece. First published 1901 (Buddenbrooks), 1912 (Death in Venice), 1924 (The Magic Mountain) © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Thomas Mann (Author), Clive Francis, Full Cast, Harriet Walter, James Laurenson, Paul Scofield, Peter England, Terence Edmonds, Timothy Spall (Narrator)

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DI Cromwell - Jagged Prayer: A BBC Radio Full-Cast Detective Drama

"Charming crime caper starring Timothy Spall as Detective Inspector Cromwell Settle in for a classic listening treat as Timothy Spall leads a full cast in this light-hearted detective series featuring a Detective and a nun with a nose for crime. When a body is found in the village pond, Convent Mother Helen and DI Cromwell are brought together to solve the crime and figure out what actually happened to Father Jack. The duo embark on an unlikely friendship as they bring their heads together to solve the murder. It’s not long before the two super sleuths are at it again when a precious icon goes missing from the church. Dwindling sister numbers, the mysterious Monsignor Nietzsche, the arrival of cyberspace and the small matter of an old murder means DI Cromwell must work hard to keep the nuns safe, especially when Mother Helen is put in danger… Written by comedy writer Robert Smith, a former Monk, you’ll laugh out loud as crime and convents, the police and perdition come together. If you enjoyed watching Sister Boniface or listening to Mrs Sidhu Investigates and Aberystwyth Noir then you’ll love Jagged Prayer and this crime busting duo. Timothy Spall, perhaps best know for playing Peter Pettigrew in the Harry Potter films, has had a long career on stage and screen including roles in Mr Turner, Secrets and Lies and Wolf Hall. Cheryl Campbell, who plays Mother Helen, is an Olivier and BAFTA winning actress best known for her roles in Pennies from Heaven and Testament of Youth. Cast and credits Written by Robert Smith Directed by Ned Chaillet DI Cromwell - Timothy Spall Mother Helen - Cheryl Campbell DC Kelp - Jeremy Finch Father Jack - Jonathan Olivet Sister - Beth Chalmers Nun - Gemma Saunders Monsignor Nietzsche - Sandor Bes Sister Demi - Elizabeth Bell Iggy - Tom George Mickey - Gerard McDermott Old Sister - Elizabeth Bell Mr Lord - Bryan Pringle Carer/Sister - Elizabeth Conboy Youth - Tom George First Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 7 Mar - 7 Apr 2000 ©2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Robert Smith (Author), Cheryl Campbell, Full Cast, Timothy Spall (Narrator)

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Greywing: A Full-Cast BBC Radio Comedy

"Greywing to the rescue! Timothy Spall stars as the world’s most inept superhero… ‘He slipped effortlessly into his super sleek costume… oh, how come their tights never wrinkle in the comics?’ Bludden-On-Sand better buckle up as there is a new hero in town! Frustrated furniture fitter Nigel Struddock (Timothy Spall), with the help of a sewing machine, creates an alter ego: ‘Greywing’ - a local caped crusader determined to fight evil and bring justice wherever he can. He’s got the mask and the cape, but where’s the crime?! Every superhero needs an arch enemy and soon dastardly ice cream tycoon, Benny Leake (Bernard Hill) appears on the scene to be Greywing’s. Cheer for the hapless hero as he battles to stop villainous Benny Leake's sabotage plan, if only he can get the ice cream van to go fast enough. Local dramas come thick and fast for the gormless Greywing; dead fish are washed up on the beach and a funfair big wheel gets out of control. If that wasn’t enough, Nigel’s superhero alter-ego must jump into action at a dole office siege and things get tricky when his dastardly nemesis hires a heavy to dispose of him. Is our hero's number up? Surely not? Greywing to the rescue! A stellar line up of actors star in Simon Bullivant’s wonderfully hilarious comedy. Timothy Spall (Harry Potter, The King’s Speech) plays Nigel Struddock aka Greywing, Bernard Hill (Lord of the Rings, Wolf Hall, Titanic) is Benny Leake and Tilly Vosburgh stars as Judy Marvick, with a supporting cast including Julian Rhind-Tutt (Greenwing). Cast and credits Written by Simon Bullivant Produced by Colin Swash Nigel Struddock aka Greywing - Timothy Spall Benny Leake - Bernard Hill Judy Marvick - Tilly Vosburgh Other parts played by: John Baddeley, Andy Rashleigh, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Kate Binchy, Jill Graham, Melanie Hidson First Broadcast BBC Radio 5, 30 October - 4 December 1992 ©2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Simon Bullivant (Author), Bernard Hill, Full Cast, John Baddeley, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Tilly Vosburgh, Timothy Spall (Narrator)

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Boogie Up the River: A Full-Cast BBC Radio Comedy Travelogue

"A full-cast BBC Radio adaptation of Mark Wallington's comic tale of one man and his dog, starring Timothy Spall In a bid to impress his not-quite-girlfriend Jennifer, Mark persuades her to accompany him on a journey to discover the true source of the river that flows past her London flat. Setting himself up with a classic Victorian camping skiff, he's ready for adventure and romance - but his plans are scuppered at the last minute by his manic mongrel mutt, Boogie. Boogie has bad breath, terrible wind and a tendency to moult all over your toast - and on top of all that, he can't swim. But Mark can't leave him behind - his friends refuse to look after him, and he has a reputation at all the kennels (the last time he stayed in one, even the other dogs complained). Taking to the water, Mark comes face-to-face with a colourful assortment of river dwellers and dreams of Delia Smith, while Boogie meets his first Canada goose - and headbutts a swan... As they scull upstream, they pursue the elusive Jennifer, who leaves a trail of terrible poems, exotic takeaways and answerphone messages, but is somehow always elsewhere. Will she ever join Mark on his quest? Will they ever find the source of the Thames? And will Boogie ever learn to curb his disgusting habits? Adapted by Mark Wallington from his own hilarious novel, this light-hearted, engaging dramatisation will delight fans of Three Men in a Boat and Bill Bryson. It stars Timothy Spall as Mark, Ronald Herdman as Boogie and Carla Mendonça as Jennifer. Adapted by Mark Wallington from his own novel Produced by Caroline Leddy Cast Mark/Narrator - Timothy Spall Boogie/Dorchester Man/Landlord - Ronald Herdman Jennifer Conway - Carla Mendonça Michael - Gary Parker P.A/Royal Lady - Ainslie Foster Fiddy - Jon Glover Dario/Boat Guide/Boater/Farmer - Mark Straker Pensioner/Landlord/Fisherman 1 - John Church Douglas/Fisherman 3/Archie - David Holt Marsha - Melanie Hudson Mrs Matheson/Graveyard Woman - Ann Windsor Lock Keeper - Terence Edmond Kevin/Fisherman 2 - Rod Smith Rita/Christine/Dorchester Lady - Jill Graham Delia Smith/Sandra/Betty - Melinda Walker Cruiserman/Cricketer - John Fleming Fisherman/Barman - Jonathan Adams Cox - Jonathan Tafler Mrs Byron/Shopkeeper - Margaret Stallard Percy - Eric Allen 'A Bit of Alright'/Curator/Canoeist - Nicholas Murchie Sam Tucker - Geoffrey McGivern Laundrette Attendant/Girl - Kate Binchy Barman - Simon Godley Adolescent Girl - Julie Gibbs Old Lady - Jillie Meers First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 17 December 1992-21 January 1993 © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Mark Wallington (Author), Carla Mendonca, Full Cast, Ronald Herdman, Timothy Spall (Narrator)

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Tales from the Mausoleum Club: 13 full-cast curious tales

"An all-star cast attend a mysterious private club in this hilarious parody of classic horror tales Membership of the exclusive Mausoleum Club isn't for the faint of heart. The Honorable Clarence Green wants in, but to join he must first hear the spine-chilling stories of the existing members, before enthralling them with one of his own. But are their stories fact or fiction? And will Green still want to join after hearing the horrors they have to tell? A brilliantly unexpected and macabre comedy series parodying classic Victorian stories in episodes such as 'A Study in Starlets', 'The Turn of the Knob' and 'The Pet and the Pendulum', Tales from the Mausoleum Club brings to life strange tales of mystery objects, spooky country mansions, West Country paganism and unholy animal projects. This creepy collection of thirteen episodes opens with the standalone pilot episode, 'The Demon Cakestand of Beastley Chase', starring Stephen Fry. The following two series - Tales from the Mausoleum Club and The Fall of the Mausoleum Club - feature more stunning casts including Terence Stamp, Timothy Spall, Andrew Sachs, Alison Steadman, Jim Broadbent, Roy Hudd, Miranda Richardson, Martin Jarvis and Spike Milligan. It is a compilation of curses, hauntings, monsters and (hysterical) laughter. So... will you dare to join the Mausoleum Club? Written by Ian Brown and James Hendrie Music by Max Harris Produced by Paul Spencer Contents Pilot episode: The Demon Cakestand of Beastley Chase Tales from the Mausoleum Club: The Inaudible Man Heart of Skegness A Study in Starlets The Turn of the Knob Soldiers Three: India Nil Jess of the B'ournevilles The Fall of the Mausoleum Club: The Pet and the Pendulum The Charge of the Boys' Brigade Trevor Island The Prunestone The T Machine Bleak Horse First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on the following dates: 22 December 1984 (The Demon Cakestand of Beastley Chase) 3 January - 7 February 1987 (Tales from the Mausoleum Club) 7 September - 12 October 1988 (The Fall of the Mausoleum Club) ©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Ian Brown, James Hendrie (Author), Alison Steadman, Andrew Sachs, Full Cast, Jim Broadbent, Martin Jarvis, Miranda Richardson, Roy Hudd, Spike Milligan, Stephen Fry, Terence Stamp, Timothy Spall (Narrator)

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E. Nesbit: A BBC Radio Collection: The Railway Children, Five Children and It, The Phoenix and the C

"A BBC Radio collection of dramatisations of E. Nesbit's finest children's books with extra magical readings plus an original drama by Martin Jameson E Nesbit is widely regarded as the first modern children's writer. Her ground-breaking novels have influenced authors from Oscar Wilde to Jacqueline Wilson, and over 100 years after their first publication, they remain perennially popular. This wide-ranging collection comprises some of her very best children's fiction, commencing with her timeless tale The Railway Children. Starring Victoria Carling, Daniel Eyssen and Kate McEnery, Frances Jeater this enchanting dramatisation tells the story of three suburban children forced to move to the countryside after their father is mysteriously taken away. Martin Jameson's sequel Roberta, Peter and Phyllis revisits them 13 years later, in 1919, to reveal how their lives have changed. Fiona Clarke, James Alper and Emma Hughes-Jones star as the titular siblings. Also included is Nesbit's classic 'Psammead' trilogy. In Five Children and It, Five children are granted a series of wishes by a sand fairy - but inevitably, things do not go to plan... Cast includes Julia McKenzie, Simon Carter, James Richard, Justyn Towler. Patricia Hodge reads the second book in the series, The Phoenix and the Carpet, in which the discovery of a mysterious egg in an old carpet heralds the start of a magical adventure. And in The Story of the Amulet, a full-cast dramatisation the children voyage through history on a quest for an ancient lucky charm. Featuring the same cast as Five Children and It Penelope Keith stars as E Nesbit in The House of Arden, a time-travelling fantasy tale about the hunt for a lost family treasure; Other cast includes Timothy Spall and Kelly Bright. Prunella Scales reads five stories from Nesbit's delightful compendium The Book of Dragons: 'Last of the Dragons', 'Kind Little Edmond', 'The Deliverers of their Country', 'The Book of Beasts' and 'The Dragon Tamers'. Concluding this anthology are two fantastic feline fables from Cat Tales, co-written by Nesbit and her adopted daughter Rosamund E Bland: 'The White Cat', read by Jenny Agutter, and 'Too Clever by Half', read by Helen Clapp. Cast and credits Written by E Nesbit Cat Tales written by E Nesbit and Rosamund E Bland Roberta, Peter and Phyllis written by Martin Jameson First published 1901 (The Book of Dragons), 1902 (Five Children and It), 1904 (The Phoenix and the Carpet, Cat Tales), 1906 (The Story of the Amulet, The Railway Children), 1908 (The House of Arden) The Railway Children Dramatised by Marcy Kahan. Produced by John Taylor First broadcast BBC Radio 5, 3-24 January 1991 Roberta, Peter and Phyllis Produced and directed by Gary Brown First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 4 January 2005 Five Children and It Dramatised by Malcolm McKee. Directed by Rosemary Watts First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 31 August 1998 The Phoenix and the Carpet Abridged by Penny Leicester. Produced by Marion Nancarrow First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 28 March-1 April 1994 The Story of the Amulet Dramatised by Malcolm McKee. Directed by Rosemary Watts First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 30 August 1999 The House of Arden Dramatised by Chris Curry. Produced by Mary Kalemkarian First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 23 April-25 June 1989 The Book of Dragons First broadcast BBC Radio 5, 7-11 December 1992 Cat Tales The White Cat First broadcast BBC Radio 3, 3 January 2000 Too Clever by Half First broadcast BBC Sounds, 23 July 2019 © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Edith Nesbit, Martin Jameson, Rosamund E. Nesbit Bland (Author), Frances Jeater, Full Cast, Jenny Agutter, Julia Mckenzie, Patricia Hodge, Paul Copley, Penelope Keith, Prunella Scales, Timothy Spall, Victoria Carling (Narrator)

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The Three Musketeers, The Count of Monte Cristo & The Lady of the Camellias: Three BBC Radio 4 full-

"A BBC Radio collection bringing together much-loved works by Alexandre Dumas and Alexandre Dumas fils, starring Timothy Spall, Anton Lesser, Iain Glen, Ruth Wilson and Dan Stevens. Alexandre Dumas père and fils are among the most popular and widely read authors in French literature, whose works have been adapted numerous times for stage, screen and radio. This BBC radio collection brings together three of their most famous tales of chivalry, heroism and romance. The Three Musketeers In this immortal tale of intrigue and derring-do, dashing young swordsman D’Artagnan and three members of King Louis XIII’s elite royal guard – Athos, Porthos and Aramis – embark on a series of adventures full of duelling, danger, courage and camaraderie. The Count of Monte Cristo Marseilles, 1815. Nineteen-year-old seaman Edmond Dantès is engaged to the beautiful Mercédès and about to be promoted to Captain. But his luck runs out when three acquaintances betray him, and he is condemned to fourteen years’ solitary confinement in the Chateau D'If. Escaping the notorious prison, Dantès plots his enemies’ destruction. His revenge will prove devastating… The Lady of the Camellias Written by Alexandre Dumas fils, this poignant tale of doomed love tells the story of Marguerite Gautier, a Parisian courtesan who goes on a journey through worldliness, romance, renunciation and atonement, thanks to a passionate affair with young Armand Duval. The Three Musketeers Written by Alexandre Dumas D'Artagnan – Jamie Glover Athos – Robert Glenister Porthos – Timothy Spall Aramis – Anton Lesser D'Artagnan’s father – James Taylor Jussac/Des Essarts – David Jarvis De Treville – Malcolm Ward King – Nicholas Boulton Planchet – Dominic Letts Bonacieux – Norman Bird Musketeer/Rochefort – Michael Onslow Narrator – John Rowe Madame Bonacieux – Helena Breck Duke of Buckingham – Michael Cochrane Queen – Teresa Gallagher Cardinal Richelieu – Julian Glover Magistrate – John Evitts Warder/Grimaud – Tom Bevan Bazin – David Rowan De Wardes – Kim Wall Milady de Winter – Imelda Staunton Lord de Winter – Gareth Armstrong Felton – Lyndam Gregory With Rachel Atkins, Nicholas Murchie, Peter Kenny, Frances Jeater and Stuart Organ Dramatised by James Saunders Produced and directed by Martin Jenkins The Count of Monte Cristo Written by Alexandre Dumas Edmond Dantes – Iain Glen Haydee – Jane Lapotaire Abbe Faria – Richard Johnson Monsieur Morrell/Operator – Robert Blythe Danglars – Toby Jones Fernand de Morcerf – Zubin Varla Caderousse – Ben Crowe Jacopo – Joe Sims Captain Patin – Patrick Brennan Albert de Morcerf/Antoine/Andrea Cavalcanti – Will Howard Claude/Coachman/Bertuccio/Banker – Paul Stonehouse Max Morrell – Adam Nagaitis Mathilde– Liza Sadovy Julie Morrell/Eugenie Danglars – Eleanor Crooks Younger Haydee – Amber Rose Revah Gerard de Villefort – Paul Rhys Mercédès de Morcerf – Josette Simon Heloise de Villefort – Kate Fleetwood General Noirtier – Karl Johnson Hermine Danglars – Stephanie Racine Valentine de Villefort – Lizzy Watts Madame Lascelles/Actor – Sarah Thom Edourd de Villefort – Finn Monteath Adapted for radio by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Produced and directed by Jeremy Mortimer and Sasha Yevtushenko Music by David Tobin and Jeff Meegan The Lady of the Camellias Written by Alexandre Dumas fils Marguerite – Ruth Wilson Duval – Dan Stevens Dumas – Joseph Kloska Marguerite's sister/Prudence/Maid – Manon Edwards Gravedigger/Ernest/Count – Dick Bradnum Gaston/Porter – Keiron Self Duval Senior – Steffan Rhodri Olympe – Lynne Seymour Adapted by Frances Byrnes Produced and directed by Polly Thomas"

Alexandre Dumas (Author), Anton Lesser, Dan Stevens, Full Cast, Iain Glen, Jamie Glover, Jane Lapotaire, Paul Rhys, Robert Glenister, Ruth Wilson, Timothy Spall, Toby Jones (Narrator)

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War Horse

"This production - adapted by John Tams and Sally Ward at the behest of the author - is a moving tale of a boy's extraordinary bond with his horse during World War One. The story of a farm horse sold from Devon into the mire, wire and machine guns of the Great War of 1914-1918 brings together a stellar cast, including Timothy Spall, Brenda Blethyn and Bob Hoskins, with music and songs from some of the UK's finest folk musicians. This drama was directed by John Tams, who was nominated for an Olivier Award for his work on the phenomenally successful War Horse stage epic at the National Theatre ('the theatrical event of the decade' - Times) and which also inspired the Steven Spielberg film. 'Sublime' - Michael Morpurgo, on hearing this completed drama."

Michael Morpurgo (Author), Bob Hoskins, Brenda Blethyn, Full Cast, Timothy Spall (Narrator)

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David Copperfield

"David Copperfield is the story of a boy growing to maturity in the affairs of the world and of the heart, surrounded by some of Dickens' most memorable characters: David's eccentric great-aunt; Miss Betsey Trotwood; the ever-optimistic Mr Micawber; jolly Peggotty and her willing husband Barkis; the charming Steerforth; the ever so 'umble Uriah Heep and the foolishly innocent Dora. But will David finally find happiness with the faithful Agnes Wickfield, whom he has known since childhood? And is her own future secure, threatened as it is by Uriah Heep, her father's clerk? Starring Miriam Margolyes, Timothy Spall, Phil Danielsl and Sheila Hancock."

Charles Dickens (Author), Full Cast, Miriam Margolyes, Phil Daniels, Sheila Hancock, Timothy Spall (Narrator)

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The Last Battle

"A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of the seventh and final adventure in C.S. Lewis' magical 'Narnia' series. Many Narnian years have passed since Eustace and Jill helped ensure the Royal line. But when they are jerked back violently into this strangest of lands they find the present King in danger and Narnia facing its darkest hour. With a stupid and gullible donkey posing as Aslan and the devious ape, Shift, in charge, confused talking beasts and dwarves are allowing themselves to be sold into slavery in neighbouring Calormen. The once peaceful world of Narnia is moving towards destruction, until Eustace and Jill join forces with King Tirian and the noble unicorn Jewel to help the remaining loyal subjects stand fast against the powers of evil and darkness. Together they must fight The Last Battle and decide the future of this once glorious kingdom. The concluding adventure in this amazing series moves heart-stoppingly from disaster to triumph as the forces for good make their final stand against evil."

C.S. Lewis (Author), Full Cast, John L. Sessions, Marco Williamson, Maurice Denham, Paul Rhys, Timothy Spall, Victoria Shalet (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Timothy Spall