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Hut 33: The Complete Series 1-3: The hit BBC Radio 4 comedy
Set during World War Two, Hut 33 follows the adventures of a team of codebreakers at Bletchley Park as they work tirelessly to break German codes, matching wits with the fabled Enigma Machine. Unfortunately, they hate each other. Archie is a stroppy Geordie socialist revolutionary, while Professor Charles Gardner is a toffee-nosed snob. In theory, the immensely stupid 3rd Lt. Joshua Featherstonhaugh-Marshall is in charge of the hut, but he is still struggling with even the most basic concepts such as his name. They are joined by child prodigy Gordon, and the silent Winstanley. There's also Mrs Best, the lascivious landlady, and the hut's Polish secretary Minka, the only competent member of the team although her answers to everything usually involve violence. Starring Tom Goodman-Hill as Archie, Robert Bathurst as Professor Charles Gardner, Alex MacQueen as 3rd Lt. Joshua Featherstonhaugh-Marshall, Fergus Craig as Gordon, Lill Roughley as Mrs Best, and Olivia Colman as Minka. Produced by Adam Bromley
James Cary (Author), Alex Macqueen, Fergus Craig, Lill Roughley, Olivia Colman, Robert Bathurst, Tom Goodman-Hill (Narrator)
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Classic BBC Radio Shakespeare: Tragedies: Hamlet; Macbeth; Romeo and Juliet
Three powerful radio productions from the BBC archives starring Ian McKellen, Ronald Pickup and Paul Scofield and a host of celebrated acting talent . These three legendary plays, performed by some of the best-known theatrical actors of the 20th Century, are the perfect way to commemorate England's greatest dramatist. Romeo and Juliet: The Montagues and the Capulets are sworn enemies, so when Romeo Montague falls in love with Juliet Capulet, tragedy ensues. This fateful tale of two young star-crossed lovers isone of Shakespeare's most popular dramas. First broadcast in 1970, starring Ian McKellen as Romeo. Hamlet: One of the most powerful, influential and thrilling tragedies in the English language, and the story of Prince Hamlet and his quest for vengeance never fails to enthral. First broadcast in 1971, starring Ronald Pickup as the Prince of Denmark. Macbeth: The notorious 'Scottish Play' is a gripping tale of vaulting ambition, witchcraft, madness and murder that has kept generations of audiences spellbound. First broadcast in 1966,starring Paul Scofield as Macbeth and Peggy Ashcroft as Lady Macbeth. Recorded at BBC Broadcasting House and featuring the BBC Drama Repertory company, with specially composed music including a score from the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, this is classic radio drama at its finest. Duration: 7 hours 30 mins approx.
William Shakespeare (Author), , Full Cast, Ian McKellen, Ian Mckellen, Paul Scofield, Peggy Ashcroft (Narrator)
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More Fun in the New World: The Unmaking and Legacy of L.A. Punk
Sequel to Grammy-nominated bestseller Under the Big Black Sun, continuing the up-close and personal account of the L.A. punk scene Picking up where Under the Big Black Sun left off, More Fun in the New World explores the years 1982 to 1987, covering the dizzying pinnacle of L.A.'s punk rock movement as its stars took to the national -- and often international -- stage. Detailing the eventual splintering of punk into various sub-genres, the second volume of John Doe and Tom DeSavia's west coast punk history portrays the rich cultural diversity of the movement and its characters, the legacy of the scene, how it affected other art forms, and ultimately influenced mainstream pop culture. The book also pays tribute to many of the fallen soldiers of punk rock, the pioneers who left the world much too early but whose influence hasn't faded. As with Under the Big Black Sun, the book features stories of triumph, failure, stardom, addiction, recovery, and loss as told by the people who were influential in the scene, with a cohesive narrative from authors Doe and DeSavia. Along with many returning voices, More Fun in the New World weaves in the perspectives of musicians Henry Rollins, Fishbone, Billy Zoom, Mike Ness, Jane Weidlin, Keith Morris, Dave Alvin, Louis Pérez, Charlotte Caffey, Peter Case, Chip Kinman, Maria McKee, and Jack Grisham, among others. And renowned artist/illustrator Shepard Fairey, filmmaker Allison Anders, actor Tim Robbins, and pro-skater Tony Hawk each contribute chapters on punk's indelible influence on the artistic spirit. In addition to stories of success, the book also offers a cautionary tale of an art movement that directly inspired commercially diverse acts such as Green Day, Rancid, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Wilco, and Neko Case. Listeners will find themselves rooting for the purists of punk juxtaposed with the MTV-dominating rock superstars of the time who flaunted a 'born to do this, it couldn't be easier' attitude that continued to fuel the flames of new music. More Fun in the New World follows the progression of the first decade of L.A. punk, its conclusion, and its cultural rebirth. Read by John Doe and Tom Desavia, with Dave Alvin, Allison Anders, Charlotte Caffey, Peter Case, Shepard Fairey, Norwood Fisher, Pleasant Gehman, Terry Graham, Sid Griffin, Jack Grisham, Tony Hawk, Chip Kinman, Maria McKee, Angelo Moore, W.T. Morgan, Chris Morris, Keith Morris, Mike Ness, Louie Peréz, Tim Robbins, Henry Rollins, Jane Wiedlin, Annette Zilinskas, and Billy Zoom Cover Photograph © Laura Levine
John Doe, Tom Desavia (Author), , John Doe, Tom Desavia, Various (Narrator)
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Linnet Ridgeway has led a charmed life. Blessed with beauty, enormous wealth and a devoted husband, she has everything anyone could wish for. But as the happy couple set out on an idyllic honeymoon cruise on the Nile, storm clouds are gathering... Linnet's former friend, Jacqueline de Bellefort, follows her and Simon wherever they go and Linnet senses she is in danger. At first her fears seem groundless. But an attempt is made first on her life and then on her husband's. Eventually the killer is successful, and Linnet is found horribly murdered. With an obvious suspect who cannot possibly have committed the crime, it is up to Hercule Poirot to probe the depths of a remarkable criminal mind and discover the dark secret behind what is only the first in a series of inexplicable deaths.
Agatha Christie (Author), Full Cast, John Moffatt (Narrator)
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Live the Dream: No More Excuses
At the age of 24, working with his wife at a car wash, Larry Winters was struggling to get by. He decided he needed to make a change for the better, so he seized control of his life and, day by day, built his own business. Along the way, he learned many lessons about sacrifice, personal responsibility, determination and independence LIVE THE DREAM: No More Excuses, is Winters' inspiring story of his journey from a young man with no ambition to a man in control of his financial destiny. He uses examples from his own life to teach readers how to gain financial freedom for themselves. Most importantly, Winters stresses how self limitation is damaging and holds people back, keeping them from achieving the successful lives they desire. LIVE THE DREAM provides an inspirational blueprint for readers to gain financial freedom, and build their own businesses---to give up excuses and achieve their life goals, all while staying grounded in what really matters: family, friends and faith. Larry Winters' powerful motivational style will have readers ready to seize the day and live their dreams.
Larry Winters (Author), Larry Winters (Narrator)
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Music Production: Easy Approach to Produce Music from Beginner to Expert - EDM, Rock Music, Jazz, Du
Jumpstart Your Career In Music Production Even Without Prior Experience With This Beginner’s Guide To Music Production In the music world, the only rule is that THERE ARE NO RULES! You essentially have the freedom to record whatever you want, automate them in ways that you see fit, mix rhythms never before heard, and combine genres like it’s no one’s business. However, no matter what type of music you create, you want to make sure you’re putting out good music out there, so that people can fully enjoy your songs and you can take your career to new heights. So… you have the talent and a penchant for good music, but you don’t know how to produce your own beats. Where do you go from here? Patrick Playel can help lead the way! In his book, you will be able to produce your own songs — on your time, under your terms! Even when you don’t have the experience or know-how, this Complete Guide to Music Production can help you get started! Here’s what you’ll get: - The fundamentals of music production - How to set up your music producing career - Best tips in creating your home studio - How to choose digital audio workstations, learn mastering, and improving vocals - The best ways to improve, in terms of mixing EDM, handling maximizers, etc. - And so much more! Even when words like “mastering” sound foreign to you, or if you have never worked in a studio before, with the help of this guide, you will be able to kick start your career in music production in no time! Gift the world with great music! Scroll up and Click on “Buy Now” today!
Woody Morgan (Author), Andy Parrish (Narrator)
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Odd Boy Out: The ‘hilarious, eye-popping, unforgettable’ Sunday Times bestseller
Brought to you by Penguin. The long-awaited autobiography from beloved star of Just a Minute, QI, Have I Got News For You and Celebrity Gogglebox. There are few people Gyles Brandreth doesn't know or hasn't met - from the Queen to the Sex Pistols, Mandela and Marlene Dietrich to TS Eliot, he's the celebrities' celebrity, as familiar and welcome to us on radio and screens as biscuits are to a cup of tea. Now a grandparent, looking back on his remarkable life, he traces his steps back to being a three-year-old tearing around 1950s London on his tricycle, to boarding school where he had an appendix removed simply to get out of football, to Bedales, where he met Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (and became intimate with a matron), to balancing his growing love of theatre with his love for educating, the 'woolly jumper years', the stint as an MP, the years of close friendship with the Queen, to becoming a septuagenarian Twitter star and stalwart fixture in British entertainment. Throughout it all, there are lessons to be learned as Gyles derives wisdom and wit from his extraordinary encounters. Full of stories and full of heart, this is Gyles as you don't yet know him. © Gyles Brandreth 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021
Gyles Brandreth (Author), Gyles Brandreth (Narrator)
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Knowing Me Knowing You With Alan Partridge: BBC Radio 4 comedy
A-ha! Six BBC Radio 4 episodes featuring the king of chat Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan), in a series of hysterically excrutiating encounters with guests played by Rebecca Front, David Schneider, Patrick Marber and Doon Mackichan. Also included are two bonus programmes: a spoof behind-the-scenes feature Knowing Knowing Me, Knowing You and In Conversation with Steve Coogan. Duration: 4 hours approx.
Patrick Marber, Steve Coogan (Author), Patrick Marber, Rebecca Front, Steve Coogan (Narrator)
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When the low-budget biker movie EASY RIDER shocked Hollywood with its success in 1969, a new Hollywood era was born. This was an age when talented filmmakers such as Scorcese, Coppola, and Spielberg, along with a new breed of actors, including DeNiro, Pacino, and Nicholson, became the powerful figures who would make such modern classics as THE GODFATHER, CHINATOWN, TAXI DRIVER, and JAWS, Easy Rider, Raging Bulls follows the wild ride that was Hollywood in the 70's - an unabashed celebration of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll (both on screen and off) and a climate where innovation and experimentation reigned supreme. "Peter Biskind's great, scathing, news-packed history...is one hell of an elixir--salty with flavorsome gossip, sour with the aftertaste of misspent careers, intoxicating with one revelation after another...an 'A.'" --Mark Harris, Entertainment Weekly
Peter Biskind (Author), Dick Hill (Narrator)
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This is a compilation of podcasts of a show by Jenniffer Weigel that is broadcast on WGN radio in Chicago, called I'm Spiritual, Dammit!Caroline MyssEcho BodineNeale Donald WalschEben AlexanderConcetta BertoldiDr. Raymond MoodyDr. Judith OrloffDr. Mary NealMaureen HancockPam GroutRebecca RosenSonia Choquette
Jenniffer Weigel (Author), Jenniffer Weigel (Narrator)
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1971 - Never a Dull Moment: Rock's Golden Year
The Sixties ended a year late - on New Year's Eve 1970, when Paul McCartney initiated proceedings to wind up The Beatles. Music would never be the same again. The next day would see the dawning of a new era. 1971 saw the release of more monumental albums than any year before or since and the establishment of a pantheon of stars to dominate the next forty years - Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Marvin Gaye, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Rod Stewart, the solo Beatles and more. January that year fired the gun on an unrepeatable surge of creativity, technological innovation, blissful ignorance, naked ambition and outrageous good fortune. By December rock had exploded into the mainstream. How did it happen? This book tells you how. It's the story of 1971, rock's golden year.
David Hepworth (Author), David Hepworth (Narrator)
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Our Band Could Be Your Life: Scenes from the American Indie Underground, 1981-1991
This is the story of the musical revolution that happened right under the nose of the Reagan Eighties--when a small but sprawling network of bands, labels, fanzines, radio stations, and other subversives reenergized American rock with punk rock's do-it-yourself credo and created music that was deeply personal, often brilliant, always challenging, and immensely influential. This sweeping chronicle of music, politics, drugs, fear, loathing, and faith has been recognized as an indie rock classic in its own right. Among the bands profiled: Mission of Burma, Butthole Surfers, The Minutemen, Sonic Youth, Black Flag, Big Black, Hüsker Dü, Fugazi, Minor Threat, Mudhoney, The Replacements, Beat Happening, and Dinosaur Jr. Narrators for this special audiobook edition and the chapters they read include: Black Flag - read by Dave Longstreth (Dirty Projectors)The Minutemen -read by Jeff Tweedy (Wilco)Mission of Burma -read by author Jonathan FranzenMinor Threat -read by Laura Jane Grace (Against Me)Hüsker Dü - read by Colin Meloy (Decemberists)Replacements - read by Jon Wurster (Superchunk, Mountain Goats, Bob Mould Band, The Best Show radio show)Sonic Youth - read by Merrill Garbus (Tune-Yards)Butthole Surfers - read by comedian Fred ArmisenBig Black -read by Corey Taylor (Slipknot)Dinosaur Jr -read by Sharon Van EttenFugazi -read by Michael AzerradMudhoney - read by Phil Elverum (Mount Eerie)Beat Happening - read by Stephin Merritt (Magnetic Fields)
Michael Azerrad (Author), Colin Meloy, Corey Taylor, Dave Longstreth, Fred Armisen, Jeff Tweedy, Jon Wurster, Jonathan Franzen, Laura Jane Grace, Merrill Garbus, Michael Azerrad, Phil Elverum, Sharon Van Etten, Stephin Merritt (Narrator)
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