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As Luck Would Have It

by Derek Jacobi ...

Star of stage, screen and television, and one of only two people to be awarded two Knighthoods, Sir Derek Jacobi is one of Britain’s most distinguished actors.‘If you want to be an actor, don’t. If you need to be an actor, do.’The world of theatre could not have been further from Derek’s childhood: an only child, born in Leytonstone, London. With his father a department store manager and his ... Read more

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Star of stage, screen and television, and one of only two people to be awarded two Knighthoods, Sir Derek Jacobi is one of Britain’s most distinguished actors.‘If you want to be an actor, don’t. If you need to be an actor, do.’The world of theatre could not have been further from Derek’s childhood: an only child, born in Leytonstone, London. With his father a department store manager and his
... Read more

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The Adventures of Brother Cadfael

A Collection of Chronicles

by Ellis Peters ...

Narrated by Sir Derek Jacobi ...

Abridged

17 hours 45 min

This collection of recordings about Brother Cadfaelóa Benedictine monk and amateur sleuth in the 12th centuryóare performed here by the ideal actor. Sir Derek Jacobi, who portrayed Cadfael in several television adaptations, captivates listeners with his renderings of Monk's Hood, Saint Peter's Fair, The Heretic's Apprentice, The Potter's Field, The Summer of the Danes, and Brother Cadfael's ... Read more

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This collection of recordings about Brother Cadfaelóa Benedictine monk and amateur sleuth in the 12th centuryóare performed here by the ideal actor. Sir Derek Jacobi, who portrayed Cadfael in several television adaptations, captivates listeners with his renderings of Monk's Hood, Saint Peter's Fair, The Heretic's Apprentice, The Potter's Field, The Summer of the Danes, and Brother Cadfael's
... Read more
Derek Jacobi on Malvolio

Performing Shakespeare

by Derek Jacobi, Julian Curry ...

Series series Shakespeare on Stage
Derek Jacobi discusses playing Malvolio, in this ebook taken from Shakespeare On Stage: Thirteen Leading Actors in Thirteen Key Roles.In each volume of the Shakespeare On Stage series, a leading actor takes us behind the scenes, recreating in detail a memorable performance in one of Shakespeare's major roles. They discuss their character, working through the play scene by scene, with refreshing ... Read more

$6.79 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Derek Jacobi discusses playing Malvolio, in this ebook taken from Shakespeare On Stage: Thirteen Leading Actors in Thirteen Key Roles.In each volume of the Shakespeare On Stage series, a leading actor takes us behind the scenes, recreating in detail a memorable performance in one of Shakespeare's major roles. They discuss their character, working through the play scene by scene, with refreshing
... Read more
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Audiobook

Le Morte D'Arthur

by Sir Thomas Malory ...

Narrated by Derek Jacobi ...

Abridged

9 hours 2 min

For over 1,000 years, tales of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table have enthralled people, among them Henry VIII and T. E. Lawrence. Proof of the Arthurian legend's timeless appeal is the fact that scarcely a year goes by without a new adaptation. Published in 1485, Sir Thomas Malory's epic poem Le Morte d'Arthur became the standard source for future Arthurian works such as Idylls of ... Read more

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For over 1,000 years, tales of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table have enthralled people, among them Henry VIII and T. E. Lawrence. Proof of the Arthurian legend's timeless appeal is the fact that scarcely a year goes by without a new adaptation. Published in 1485, Sir Thomas Malory's epic poem Le Morte d'Arthur became the standard source for future Arthurian works such as Idylls of
... Read more

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Derek Jacobi In His Own Words

by Derek Jacobi ...

Narrated by Derek Jacobi ...

Unabridged

1 hour 10 min

Sir Derek Jacobi is an award-winning actor who is famous for his many roles on television, film and on stage. He received a Tony Award for his performance as Benedick in the RSC's production of Much Ado About Nothing and is probably most famous for his TV roles in Cadfael and I, Claudius.In this collection we hear, in his own words, about his influences, his school years and early acting ... Read more

$6.71 USD

Sir Derek Jacobi is an award-winning actor who is famous for his many roles on television, film and on stage. He received a Tony Award for his performance as Benedick in the RSC's production of Much Ado About Nothing and is probably most famous for his TV roles in Cadfael and I, Claudius.In this collection we hear, in his own words, about his influences, his school years and early acting
... Read more
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Audiobook

Lost Horizon & Goodbye Mr Chips

Two BBC Radio Full-Cast Dramatisations

by James Hilton ...

Narrated by Derek Jacobi, John Church, Katherine Parr, Full Cast, Carol Marsh ...

Unabridged

4 hours 30 min

Full-cast adaptations of James Hilton’s two most famous novelsEnglish author and screenwriter James Hilton is best remembered for his hugely successful novels Lost Horizon – which gave the world the term ‘Shangri-La’ – and Goodbye, Mr Chips. The books made him a household name, and were both adapted as Oscar-winning films. Now, those two classic stories have been brought together on audio, ... Read more

$18.79 USD

Full-cast adaptations of James Hilton’s two most famous novelsEnglish author and screenwriter James Hilton is best remembered for his hugely successful novels Lost Horizon – which gave the world the term ‘Shangri-La’ – and Goodbye, Mr Chips. The books made him a household name, and were both adapted as Oscar-winning films. Now, those two classic stories have been brought together on audio,
... Read more
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Audiobook

The Potter's Field

by Ellis Peters ...

Narrated by Derek Jacobi ...

Series series Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
Abridged

3 hours

During the ploughing of the Potter's Field, the Brothers unearth the grisly remains of a woman's body. Rumors had it that the wild, beautiful Welsh woman had gone away with a lover, returning to her homeland, but now it seems as if she had been murdered. With the arrival of a young monk fleeing from the devastating civil war in East Anglia, the mysteries surrounding the corpse start to multiply. ... Read more

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During the ploughing of the Potter's Field, the Brothers unearth the grisly remains of a woman's body. Rumors had it that the wild, beautiful Welsh woman had gone away with a lover, returning to her homeland, but now it seems as if she had been murdered. With the arrival of a young monk fleeing from the devastating civil war in East Anglia, the mysteries surrounding the corpse start to multiply.
... Read more

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Brother Cadfael's Penance

by Ellis Peters ...

Narrated by Derek Jacobi ...

Series series Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
Abridged

3 hours 6 min

While Brother Cadfael has bent Abbey rules, he has never broken his monastic vows—until now. Word has come to Shrewsbury of a treacherous act that has left 30 of Empress Maud's knights imprisoned during England's dynastic war between two grandchildren of William the Conqueror. All have been ransomed except Cadfael's secret son, Olivier. Conceived in Cadfael's soldiering youth and unaware of his ... Read more

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While Brother Cadfael has bent Abbey rules, he has never broken his monastic vows—until now. Word has come to Shrewsbury of a treacherous act that has left 30 of Empress Maud's knights imprisoned during England's dynastic war between two grandchildren of William the Conqueror. All have been ransomed except Cadfael's secret son, Olivier. Conceived in Cadfael's soldiering youth and unaware of his
... Read more

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Audiobook

Audiobook

The Chronicles of Narnia Complete Audio Collection

by C. S. Lewis ...

Narrated by Kenneth Branagh, Alex Jennings, Michael York, Lynn Redgrave, Derek Jacobi, Jeremy Northam, Patrick Stewart ...

Series series Chronicles of Narnia
Unabridged

33 hours 45 min

Immerse yourself in the unabridged complete audiobook collection of The Chronicles of Narnia—C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series which has enchanted readers of all ages for over seventy-five years.Be moved by the magical realms, the epic battles between good and evil, and the unforgettable creatures of Narnia. This audiobook collection features all seven titles in The Chronicles of Narnia, ... Read more

$51.99 USD

Immerse yourself in the unabridged complete audiobook collection of The Chronicles of Narnia—C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series which has enchanted readers of all ages for over seventy-five years.Be moved by the magical realms, the epic battles between good and evil, and the unforgettable creatures of Narnia. This audiobook collection features all seven titles in The Chronicles of Narnia,
... Read more
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Audiobook

The House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes Novel: Booktrack Edition

by Anthony Horowitz ...

Narrated by Derek Jacobi ...

Unabridged

10 hours 23 min

The House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes Novel: Booktrack Edition adds an immersive musical soundtrack to your audiobook listening experience! *"Horowitz truly pulls off the wonderful illusion that Arthur Conan Doyle left us one last tale."--San Diego Union TribuneLondon, 1890. 221B Baker St. A fine art dealer named Edmund Carstairs visits Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson to beg for their help. He ... Read more

$24.99 USD

The House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes Novel: Booktrack Edition adds an immersive musical soundtrack to your audiobook listening experience! *"Horowitz truly pulls off the wonderful illusion that Arthur Conan Doyle left us one last tale."--San Diego Union TribuneLondon, 1890. 221B Baker St. A fine art dealer named Edmund Carstairs visits Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson to beg for their help. He
... Read more
Audiobook

Audiobook

Claudius The God

by Robert Graves ...

Narrated by Derek Jacobi ...

Abridged

5 hours 11 min

Read in the style of a secret diary, this famous sequel to I, Claudius gives a wry and human view of the Roman world, bringing to life some of the most scandalous and violent times in history.Claudius has survived the murderous intrigues of his predecessors to become, reluctantly, Emperor of Rome. He recounts his surprisingly successful rule; how he cultivates loyalty of the army to repair the ... Read more

$18.99 USD

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Read in the style of a secret diary, this famous sequel to I, Claudius gives a wry and human view of the Roman world, bringing to life some of the most scandalous and violent times in history.Claudius has survived the murderous intrigues of his predecessors to become, reluctantly, Emperor of Rome. He recounts his surprisingly successful rule; how he cultivates loyalty of the army to repair the
... Read more

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Audiobook

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As Luck Would Have It

by Derek Jacobi ...

Narrated by Derek Jacobi ...

Unabridged

9 hours 45 min

Star of stage, screen and television, and one of only two people to be awarded two Knighthoods, Sir Derek Jacobi is one of Britain’s most distinguished actors.‘If you want to be an actor, don’t. If you need to be an actor, do.’The world of theatre could not have been further from Derek’s childhood: an only child, born in Leytonstone, London. With his father a department store manager father and ... Read more

$27.99 USD

Also available as: eBook

Star of stage, screen and television, and one of only two people to be awarded two Knighthoods, Sir Derek Jacobi is one of Britain’s most distinguished actors.‘If you want to be an actor, don’t. If you need to be an actor, do.’The world of theatre could not have been further from Derek’s childhood: an only child, born in Leytonstone, London. With his father a department store manager father and
... Read more

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