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Rumpole: The Age of Miracles & other stories

Three BBC Radio 4 dramatisations

by John Mortimer ...

Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch, Full Cast, Jasmine Hyde, Nigel Anthony ...

Unabridged

2 hours 12 min

Benedict Cumberbatch plays Horace Rumpole in this fourth collection of dramatic court casesRumpole and the Bubble ReputationErskine-Brown is working on a sordid ABH and affray case which allegedly occurred in a Soho night club. When he and Rumpole visit the disreputable scene of the crime, they meet Maurice Machin, the editor of the Daily Beacon, whose paper is being sued for libel.Rumpole and the ... Read more

$16.99 USD

Benedict Cumberbatch plays Horace Rumpole in this fourth collection of dramatic court casesRumpole and the Bubble ReputationErskine-Brown is working on a sordid ABH and affray case which allegedly occurred in a Soho night club. When he and Rumpole visit the disreputable scene of the crime, they meet Maurice Machin, the editor of the Daily Beacon, whose paper is being sued for libel.Rumpole and the
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Rumpole: The Penge Bungalow Murders & other stories

Three BBC Radio 4 dramatisations

by John Mortimer ...

Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch, Full Cast, Timothy West, Jasmine Hyde, Cathy Sara ...

Unabridged

2 hours 55 min

Benedict Cumberbatch plays the young, feisty, devastatingly acute Horace Rumpole in this collection of cracking cases, also starring Timothy West as the older Rumpole.Rumpole and the Penge Bungalow Murders:It is the fifties, and two war heroes have been shot dead. Defending the suspect is deemed hopeless, so the case is handed to a novice. But the novice's superiors didn't count on the tenacity ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Benedict Cumberbatch plays the young, feisty, devastatingly acute Horace Rumpole in this collection of cracking cases, also starring Timothy West as the older Rumpole.Rumpole and the Penge Bungalow Murders:It is the fifties, and two war heroes have been shot dead. Defending the suspect is deemed hopeless, so the case is handed to a novice. But the novice's superiors didn't count on the tenacity
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The George Eliot BBC Radio Drama Collection

Five full-cast dramatisations including Middlemarch, The Mill on the Floss & Silas Marner

by George Eliot ...

Narrated by Anna Chancellor, Caroline Martin, Deborah Findlay, Full Cast, George Costigan, Jasmine Hyde, Robert Glenister, Roger Allam, Thomas Arnold, David Tennant ...

Unabridged

17 hours 18 min

One of the greatest English authors of the 19th Century, George Eliot is renowned for her realistic storytelling and insight into the human psyche. This BBC Radio collection presents dramatisations of her five most famous novels, as well as an exploration of her life through her fictional characters.Adam BedeSummer, 1799, and in the Staffordshire village of Hayslope, one of Lisbeth Bede's sons has ... Read more

$21.99 USD

One of the greatest English authors of the 19th Century, George Eliot is renowned for her realistic storytelling and insight into the human psyche. This BBC Radio collection presents dramatisations of her five most famous novels, as well as an exploration of her life through her fictional characters.Adam BedeSummer, 1799, and in the Staffordshire village of Hayslope, one of Lisbeth Bede's sons has
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Rumpole: On Trial & other stories

Four BBC Radio 4 dramatisations

by John Mortimer ...

Narrated by Full Cast, Jasmine Hyde, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Nigel Anthony ...

Unabridged

2 hours 55 min

Julian Rhind-Tutt takes on the role of Rumpole in this fifth collection of cracking court cases.Rumpole on TrialSuffering from toothache, Rumpole is in no mood for his client’s boring testimony or Justice Gwent-Evans’ impatience. But when he argues with the judge, he is warned in no uncertain terms about his future conduct. Soon, Rumpole finds himself on trial and facing the end of his career ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Julian Rhind-Tutt takes on the role of Rumpole in this fifth collection of cracking court cases.Rumpole on TrialSuffering from toothache, Rumpole is in no mood for his client’s boring testimony or Justice Gwent-Evans’ impatience. But when he argues with the judge, he is warned in no uncertain terms about his future conduct. Soon, Rumpole finds himself on trial and facing the end of his career
... Read more
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Rumpole: The Sleeping Partners & other stories

Three BBC Radio 4 dramatisations

by John Mortimer ...

Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch, Full Cast, Jasmine Hyde, Timothy West ...

Unabridged

2 hours 11 min

Benedict Cumberbatch plays the young, devastatingly acute Horace Rumpole in this third thrilling collection of court casesRumpole and the Old Boy Net: With the help of his new pupil, Miss Phillida Trant, Rumpole must defend Mr Napier Lee, who is charged with blackmail. But the alleged victim of the blackmail went to public school with the defendant, and Mr Lee won't sneak on his old school chum.. ... Read more

$16.99 USD

Benedict Cumberbatch plays the young, devastatingly acute Horace Rumpole in this third thrilling collection of court casesRumpole and the Old Boy Net: With the help of his new pupil, Miss Phillida Trant, Rumpole must defend Mr Napier Lee, who is charged with blackmail. But the alleged victim of the blackmail went to public school with the defendant, and Mr Lee won't sneak on his old school chum..
... Read more
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The Tempest

A BBC Radio Shakespeare production

by William Shakespeare ...

Narrated by Full Cast, Nina Wadia, Philip Madoc, Catrin Rhys, Jasmine Hyde ...

Unabridged

2 hours 4 min

In this BBC full-cast production of The Tempest, a magical storm washes some sailors up on a peculiar island, changing the course of their lives forever...Raging storms and rich beautiful music combine to magical effect in this production of Shakespeare's allegorical last play, where mystical forces work to restore harmony and order to an estranged community.Staring Philip Madoc as Prospero and ... Read more

$10.99 USD

In this BBC full-cast production of The Tempest, a magical storm washes some sailors up on a peculiar island, changing the course of their lives forever...Raging storms and rich beautiful music combine to magical effect in this production of Shakespeare's allegorical last play, where mystical forces work to restore harmony and order to an estranged community.Staring Philip Madoc as Prospero and
... Read more
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Rumpole: The Way Through the Woods & other stories

Three BBC Radio 4 dramatisations

by John Mortimer ...

Narrated by Full Cast, Jasmine Hyde, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Nigel Anthony ...

Unabridged

2 hours 11 min

A sixth collection of captivating courtroom dramas, starring Julian Rhind-Tutt as Horace RumpoleRumpole and the Way Through the WoodsRumpole makes friends with a dog named Sir Lancelot, and finds himself defending a hunt saboteur who claims to be guilty of murder. But Horace is convinced that the true culprit is among the hunting fraternity.Rumpole for the ProsecutionRumpole’s personal commandment ... Read more

$12.99 USD

A sixth collection of captivating courtroom dramas, starring Julian Rhind-Tutt as Horace RumpoleRumpole and the Way Through the WoodsRumpole makes friends with a dog named Sir Lancelot, and finds himself defending a hunt saboteur who claims to be guilty of murder. But Horace is convinced that the true culprit is among the hunting fraternity.Rumpole for the ProsecutionRumpole’s personal commandment
... Read more
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Hellboy: A Plague Of Wasps [Dramatized Adaptation]

by Christopher Golden ...

Narrated by Jasmine Hyde, Scott McCormick, Stewart Crank, Carolla Parmejano, Sebastian Zancanaro, Peter Holdway, Kay Eluvian, Bia Borin, Vinicius Faria Zinn, Eric Messner, Stephanie Németh-Parker ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Hellboy
Unabridged

5 hours 55 min

"Hellboy has accompanied his girlfriend, Anastasia Bransfield, on a trip to Brazil to help colleagues who are conducting an archaeological dig in the jungle.While they’re having coffee, a colleague arrives...through a public square, sick and sluggish and in agony. He falls, and wasps begin to come out of his mouth. When he bursts open, more wasps emerge—his insides are full of a labyrinthine, gray ... Read more

$19.99 USD

"Hellboy has accompanied his girlfriend, Anastasia Bransfield, on a trip to Brazil to help colleagues who are conducting an archaeological dig in the jungle.While they’re having coffee, a colleague arrives...through a public square, sick and sluggish and in agony. He falls, and wasps begin to come out of his mouth. When he bursts open, more wasps emerge—his insides are full of a labyrinthine, gray
... Read more
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Rumpole: A BBC Radio Collection

32 BBC Radio full-cast dramas

by John Mortimer ...

Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch, Timothy West, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Desmond Barrit, Prunella Scales, Jasmine Hyde, Full Cast ...

Unabridged

26 hours 18 min

An irresistible collection of sparkling stories featuring John Mortimer's beloved comic creationHorace Rumpole is the most erudite, astute, and seldom defeated of barristers in the annals of the Old Bailey. In these 32 dramas, arranged in order of broadcast, four distinguished actors don the wig and white band to portray our hero as he recalls his long, eventful career.Timothy West stars as the ... Read more

$21.99 USD

An irresistible collection of sparkling stories featuring John Mortimer's beloved comic creationHorace Rumpole is the most erudite, astute, and seldom defeated of barristers in the annals of the Old Bailey. In these 32 dramas, arranged in order of broadcast, four distinguished actors don the wig and white band to portray our hero as he recalls his long, eventful career.Timothy West stars as the
... Read more
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The 39 Steps and Other Richard Hannay Adventures

A BBC Radio collection of full-cast dramatisations

by John Buchan ...

Narrated by Clive Merrison, David Robb, Full Cast, Jasmine Hyde, Nigel Anthony, Patrick Malahide, Tom Baker ...

Unabridged

10 hours 13 min

Five BBC Radio 4 dramatisations of John Buchan's espionage thrillers featuring gentleman spy Richard HannayThe forerunner to James Bond, secret agent Richard Hannay is a thoroughly British action hero, pursuing ruthless villains, foiling deadly plans and risking life and limb for his country. This gripping collection encompasses all five of Hannay's adventures, adapted for radio with superb casts ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Five BBC Radio 4 dramatisations of John Buchan's espionage thrillers featuring gentleman spy Richard HannayThe forerunner to James Bond, secret agent Richard Hannay is a thoroughly British action hero, pursuing ruthless villains, foiling deadly plans and risking life and limb for his country. This gripping collection encompasses all five of Hannay's adventures, adapted for radio with superb casts
... Read more
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Rossum’s Universal Robots

A musical adaptation of Karel Capek’s R.U.R.

by Karel Capek, Robert Hudson, Susannah Pearse ...

Narrated by Full Cast, Paul Chahidi, Jasmine Hyde, Paul Hilton ...

Unabridged

2 hours 38 min

A musical reinvention of Karel Capek's darkly comic sci-fi masterpieceFirst published in 1921, Karel Capek's ultra-prescient play R.U.R has become a classic of dystopian literature, giving us the word 'robot' and inspiring movies and TV series from Blade Runner to Westworld. Set in Capek's 1920s version of the future, this radio reimagining blends music, comedy and drama to tell the story of a ... Read more

$12.99 USD

A musical reinvention of Karel Capek's darkly comic sci-fi masterpieceFirst published in 1921, Karel Capek's ultra-prescient play R.U.R has become a classic of dystopian literature, giving us the word 'robot' and inspiring movies and TV series from Blade Runner to Westworld. Set in Capek's 1920s version of the future, this radio reimagining blends music, comedy and drama to tell the story of a
... Read more
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I Am Cleopatra

A Novel

by Natasha Solomons ...

Narrated by Daphne Kouma, Jasmine Hyde ...

Unabridged

9 hours 45 min

"Simply gorgeous! The prose flows as smoothly as the waters of the Nile, rich in sensory detail . . . . Solomons pulls back the layers of history to show us the true Cleopatra in all of her pride and glory."—Luna McNamara, author of Psyche & Eros"Wonderful . . . . A fresh and lively take on a well-known tale."—The TimesFrom the internationally bestselling author of Fair Rosaline comes a ... Read more

$28.99 USD

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"Simply gorgeous! The prose flows as smoothly as the waters of the Nile, rich in sensory detail . . . . Solomons pulls back the layers of history to show us the true Cleopatra in all of her pride and glory."—Luna McNamara, author of Psyche & Eros"Wonderful . . . . A fresh and lively take on a well-known tale."—The TimesFrom the internationally bestselling author of Fair Rosaline comes a
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Also available as: eBook