Three classic radio productions from the BBC archives starring Hannah Gordon, Tim Pigott-Smith, 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 gr[...]
Winter, 1537: Henry VIII has declared himself Supreme Head of the Church, and instructed his Cromwell to dissolve England's religious houses and seize their wealth. But when one of the King's Commissioners is been found brutally murdered in a monastery, the King needs a quick, discreet result. He se[...]
A bumper collection of classic fun and games from one of BBC Radio 4's best-loved and most enduring comedy panel games. Humphrey Lyttelton is in the chair for these 36 editions, collected together for the first time. Humph presides over regular players Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden a[...]
Dirk Gently has an unshakeable faith in the interconnectedness of all things, but his Holistic Detective Agency mainly succeeds in tracking down missing cats - until he becomes embroiled in two surreal, supernatural cases that will test his belief to the limits...[...]
A collection of readings and full-cast dramatisations from the widely popular and bestselling storyteller. 'Firefly Summer' is a moving, humorous story about a sleepy Irish town facing monumental change, dramatised with a full cast including David Soul and Lorcan Cranitch. 'No Nightingales, No Snake[...]
The BBC Radio Drama Collection. Seven full-cast dramatisations. 14 CDs, unabridged, running time 14 hours. Read by Martin Jarvis, Sheila Hancock, Anton Lesser, Alex Jennings, Philip Jackson, Mark Heap, Full Cast.[...]
Includes "The Empty House," "The Norwood Builder," "The Dancing Men," "The Solitary Cyclist," "The Priory School," "Black Peter," "Charles Augustus Milverton," "The Six Napoleons," "The Three Students," "The Golden Pince-Nez," "The Missing Three-Quarter," and "The Abbey Grange." Among the guest cast[...]
Tales of the Perilous is a collection of four short stories, penned by J.R.R Tolkein. Including; Farmer Giles of Ham, Smith of Wootton Major, Leaf of Niggle and The Adventures of Tom Bombadil. Dramatised for Radio 4 and now available with bonus interviews.[...]
Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey in these definitive BBC radio dramatisations of Dorothy L Sayers' bestselling novels. Whose Body? first introduced Lord Peter to the world, and begins with a corpse in the bath of a London flat. Clouds of Witness finds Wimsey investigating murder close to ho[...]
Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey in these classic BBC radio dramatisations of Dorothy L Sayers' Golden Age crime novels.Gentleman detective Lord Peter Wimsey starred in a number of novels and short stories by Dorothy L Sayers. These full-cast adaptations - first broadcast on BBC radio betwe[...]
The official 2016 BBC Proms Guide will help you to plan your summer of music and discover in depth what lies behind the Proms - from the composers to the performers to how the events are broadcast. Whether you're a first-time visitor or an experienced Prommer you will enjoy: brand-new articles on fe[...]
Curl up with a classic this Christmas. Loved by generations around the world, Louisa May Alcott's Little Women is a truly universal coming-of-age story, as relevant and engaging today as it was when originally published in 1868. Set against the backdrop of a country divided, the story follows the f[...]
*** The BBC Radio 2 Book Club choice ****** An amazon.com Top 20 Books of The Year pick ****** In development with Paramount TV ***'Funny and charming . . . magical' New York Times Book Review'Hilarious, freewheeling' Guardian'Gloriously imaginative' Cynthia D'Aprix SweeneyThey were the Amazing Tele[...]
Seven BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations of P.D. James' acclaimed mysteries, plus P.D. James In Her Own WordsThis collection includes:Cover Her Face P.D. James' debut novel, introducing her famous detective Adam Dalgliesh. Starring Robin Ellis as Dalgliesh.A Taste for Death Dalgliesh investigates[...]
Three BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations starring John Shrapnel as Morse and Robert Glenister as Lewis, plus a bonus reading by Colin Dexter of one of his short stories.Gripping, suspenseful and entertaining, these BBC dramatisations were adapted by Guy Meredith from the original Inspector Morse n[...]
A sparkling collection of the major works of the ever-adored Oscar Wilde, with incredible casts including Judi Dench, Martin Clunes, Michael Sheen, Miriam Margolyes, Ian McDiarmid, Joely Richardson, Penelope Keith, Martin Jarvis, Diana Rigg and Simon Russell Beale.This collection will include:The P[...]
The experts at Good Food - Britain's best-selling cookery magazine - have gathered together 201 of their all-time favourite one-pot meals. Whether you're looking for a quick stir-fry, whipped together in no time, or a delicious, hearty stew that can bubble on the stove for hours, one-pot cooking is [...]
What could be more important than keeping your family healthy? Keeping them full, of course! Do both with this range of delicious recipes, brought to you by the experts at Good Food magazine. Packed with recipes for main courses, desserts and starters, and with a firm eye on nutrition - this cookboo[...]
Dinners don't get much simpler than stir-fries - or more satisfying! Healthy and budget friendly, stir-fries are perfect for a quick snack or weeknight supper. These inventive recipes from the experts at Good Food magazine offer a range of new twists on this classic time-saver, as well as lots of ot[...]
The BBC Proms is the world's biggest and longest-running classical music festival and features many of the greatest artists and orchestras from the UK and around the world in over 80 concerts at the Royal Albert Hall and Cadogan Hall. This guide helps you plan your summer through the 2013 BBC Proms [...]
BBC radio and television played crucial roles during The Beatles' initial breakthrough and subsequent global domination. This book reveals how the relationship between the UK's foremost broadcasting organization and the world's most celebrated pop group developed between 1962 and 1970.[...]
BBC radio and television played crucial roles during The Beatles' initial breakthrough and subsequent global domination. This book reveals how the relationship between the UK's foremost broadcasting organization and the world's most celebrated pop group developed between 1962 and 1970. This in-depth[...]