Audiobooks narrated by Vivienne Rochester

Any Other Business: A BBC Radio Sitcom Audiobook

"All six episodes of the small-town comedy about electoral shocks and local government capers When long-serving council leader Roland Whittaker loses his seat to a Monster Raving Loony Party candidate with the same surname and initials, he is both flabbergasted and furious. Young Robin Whittaker (who conducted his entire campaign dressed in a chicken outfit and a Viking helmet) isn’t happy either – he only stood for election as a student prank. Everyone expects him to resign, but he’s persuaded to stick it out, and it’s not long before he’s being proclaimed Mayor (and appointing a very unconventional Mayoress...) With Labour now controlling the council on a wafer-thin majority, the town of Chesbury is facing a hurricane of change – but the old Tory guard aren’t giving up without a fight. And Robin may be full of bright ideas, but his naivety makes him ripe for manipulation. As he attempts to get his head around local government, save Chesbury FC, launch a new currency and deal with Trekkies and a German delegation, will he manage to push through his policies? Or will his schemes be scuppered by argy-bargy, blackmail and political shenanigans? Created by award-winning writer Lucy Flannery (Rent), this wry, well observed sitcom features an exciting ensemble cast including John Duttine, James Grout, Sally Grace, Jan Ravens and June Whitfield. Please note some of the humour on this recording reflects the era in which it was first broadcast Production credits Written by Lucy Flannery Produced by Liz Anstee Starring Matthew Bell, Nelson David, John Duttine, Rosy Fordham, Sally Grace, James Grout, Nick Hardy, Jeffrey Holland, Howard Lew Lewis, Toby Longworth, Jan Ravens, Vivienne Rochester and June Whitfield First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 31 May-5 Jul 1995 © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Lucy Flannery (Author), Full Cast, Howard Lew Lewis, James Grout, Jan Ravens, John Duttine, June Whitfield, Nelson David, Nick Hardy, Rosy Fordham, Toby Longworth, Vivienne Rochester (Narrator)

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Across the Scorched Sea

"Don’t miss the second spellbinding chapter in The Mu Chronicles duology… ‘One of the most unique books you’ll read this year’ Buzzfeed on Beneath the Burning Wave ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Jennifer Hayashi Danns does it again… I enjoyed getting back to this world’ NetGalley Reviewer ‘Strikingly different’ Kirkus Reviews Once the fire of rebellion has been lit, no amount of water can put it out… The prophecy has come to fruition and Mu has been destroyed. In Kaori’s verdant Blackland, she faces the grumblings of rebellion and new motherhood. Unwillingly, many of Kairi’s former acolytes are on Blackland. They are unhappy, conflict is brewing, and Kaori doesn’t know who to trust… In Kairi’s land he uses brutal means to keep the community leaders under his thumb. Unbeknownst to Kairi, people are unhappy with the order of things and they mean to do something about it. Can these two new civilisations find a footing? Or will treachery once again destroy the lives of the descendants of Mu? Across the Scorched Sea is a visionary YA fantasy about a newborn society torn apart by secrets and sedition – perfect for fans of Girls of Paper and Fire and Skin of the Sea."

Jennifer Hayashi Danns (Author), Vivienne Rochester (Narrator)

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Just Friends For Now

"Bar owner Paige can't deny that there's just something about Melanie and her prim and proper librarian look that messes with her mojo. But Melanie is no librarian; she owns Lulu, the new super Instagrammable brunch spot in town, boasting bottomless mimosas and prime selfie opportunities. If anything, Melanie and Paige should be rivals, probably not friends - and definitely not anything else. But when they both team up to work on a community project, and then Melanie finds Lulu the subject of a malicious online review campaign, they might find that staying just friends is going to be a little trickier than either of them could have imagined . . ."

Lucy Keeling (Author), Vivienne Rochester (Narrator)

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Beneath the Burning Wave

"“One of the most unique books you'll read this year” Buzzfeed “A strikingly different trilogy opener” Kirkus Reviews Twins destined to bring about devastation. . . Since the beginning of Mu there has been a prophecy. Twins born of fire and water will lay waste to the island. For the sake of Mu’s inhabitants, no twins can survive. Or else a catastrophe of volcano and tsunami will annihilate them all. Kaori and Kairi are forbidden twins, two halves of a whole, the first to survive on the ancient island of Mu. One was born of fire, the other of water. As the twins are pulled in opposing directions, and hatred reaches a boiling point between the two, many will die in the crossfire. Will Kaori and Kairi unwittingly enact the prophecy and destroy the island of Mu or can one twin stop the other from bringing about destruction. . . ? The Mu Chronicles is a visionary YA fantasy trilogy exploring the origin of gender and desire in an epic queer fusion of Japanese folklore and Egyptian mythology. What readers are saying: “An interesting and original debut which left me begging for more” Caleb, NetGalley reader review “An ambitious take on an epic YA fantasy series exploring gender fluidity … a political commentary … If you’re looking for an atypical YA read, this might be the one for you” Clara, NetGalley reader review “This is a really unique YA fantasy novel. I just loved what it was trying to do. Whilst it might not be for everyone I do think it’s worth a go for the unique style … there’s a certain beauty to the story and the way it’s constructed” Gabrielle, NetGalley reader review “This storyline was very interesting and flowed nicely, I will definitely recommend reading this book!” Michelle, NetGalley reader review “The use of neopronouns is lovely to see and was not at all hard to process” Luca, NetGalley reader review “I really enjoyed the twins story … both fascinating characters I was willing to find their own strength and courage in such a world” Wendy, NetGalley reader review"

Jennifer Hayashi Danns (Author), Vivienne Rochester (Narrator)

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The House Fire

Rosie Walker (Author), Vivienne Rochester (Narrator)

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Just Friends in Vegas

"Soundings and Choc Lit present the audio edition of Just Friends in Vegas. When Mya is with Smithy, it feels like her eyes are constantly rolling. His wheeling and dealing charisma charms everyone but her. Well, that's not strictly true – Mya is only human after all, and there's no doubt the man is hot with his suits and swagger. It's just that Smithy knows Mya's secret, and she's not sure she can trust him to keep it from their group of friends. As they immerse themselves in the glamorous and mysterious world of 'The Suits', growing closer as a result, Smithy has to question whether his time with Mya is destined to become a case of 'what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas'..."

Lucy Keeling (Author), Vivienne Rochester (Narrator)

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Just Friends

"Friends do nice things for each other, right? That's what Polly Bowman tells herself when she agrees to be her friend Bailey's 'fake girlfriend' to help him keep a promise to his family. After all, Bailey has always supported her through difficult times – he even knows about her secret singing sessions at the local speakeasy bar. But maintaining a fake relationship isn't easy, and when Polly's meddling but well-meaning group of friends throw her and Bailey together as best man and maid-of-honour for an upcoming wedding, Polly soon realises she's going to have to confront a few long-kept secrets head on…"

Lucy Keeling (Author), Vivienne Rochester (Narrator)

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Just a Boy Friend

"What do mascara wands and gardening shears have in common? Absolutely nothing! At least that's what wannabe beauty influencer Sophie Timney thinks when her friend Polly suggests involving her brother Marcus in Sophie's make-up tutorials. She needs more views, Marcus needs promotion for his gardening business – in Polly's mind joining forces will help them both. Sophie isn't so sure. Because Marcus Bowman has a habit of getting under her skin in a way that no exfoliating face scrub ever could. But, as the views and comments on her videos begin creeping up, it becomes increasingly obvious that Sophie's subscribers like Marcus, and what's even worse is that Sophie might be starting to feel the same way…"

Lucy Keeling (Author), Vivienne Rochester (Narrator)

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A Second Christmas Wish

"For Melissa, Christmas has always been overrated. From her cold, distant parents to her manipulative ex-husband, she's never experienced the contentment of the festive season with a happy family sitting around the table. And Melissa has learned to live with it, but it breaks her heart that her seven-year-old son, William, has had to live with it too. Whilst most little boys wait with excitement for the big day, William finds it difficult to believe that Father Christmas even exists. But then Daniel McCormick comes into their lives. And with his help, Melissa and William might just be able to find their festive spirit…"

Kathryn Freeman (Author), Vivienne Rochester (Narrator)

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House of Ashes

"Author of The Mermaid of Black Conch, Rathbone Folio Prize nominated, Winner of the Costa Best Novel Award & Winner of the Costa Book of the Year The City of Silk is restless. During the post-independence era, a new beginning was denied to the people of the small island of Sans Amen. Corruption set in and has been endemic for too long. Then, one hot July evening the Leader, the self-appointed head of a fringe spiritual group, gathers his followers and tells them: ‘Today, we will be making history. For ourselves, and our fellow countrymen of Sans Amen.’ And so a brotherhood of half-trained men and boys take up arms and storm two of the most important buildings in the city: the House of Power and the television station. Together, they will take back what is rightfully theirs. Caught up in the mayhem is Ashes. A quiet, scholarly, family man, like the others, he has been swept up by the Leader’s charisma and rhetoric. But now that words have turned to action, he soon finds he’s not so sure about this insurrection. And trapped inside the government building with the rebel boy soldiers is Aspasia Garland, a government minister. A proud woman, a mother of a son the same age as the teenage gunmen, she sees much of her son’s need for stable parenting in these boys with guns in their hands. 'The kind of Caribbean fiction Gabriel Garcia Marquez once wrote about - a vividness of imagination which is at once so terrible, so beautiful and so compelling that it shows you exactly how things are' Kei Miller 'Roffey's writing is raw and visceral' Observer 'Goes to the heart of questions of political temptation and folly; it grips from beginning to end' Sunday Telegraph 'Gripping' The Times 'Absorbing' Independent 'Vivid' Guardian 'Powerful' Observer ‘Monique Roffey is a unique talent and the most daring and versatile of writers' Bernardine Evaristo"

Monique Roffey (Author), Lekiddo Arbuah, Multiple Narrators, Vivienne Rochester (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Vivienne Rochester