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AuthorBBC Audiobooks
NarratorVarious
Duration2h 14m
CategoriesAdult Non-Fiction, History
PublisherAudio Go Ltd
VersionUnabridged
First-hand accounts featuring the RAF pilots who took part in the Battle of Britain - one of the chief turning points of World War Two. "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few" - Winston Churchill The "Few" were the nearly 3,000 RAF pilots who fought against the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain, which raged in the skies over southern England and the English Channel in the summer of 1940. With a new Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, Britain fought alone in Europe - and under the threat of invasion from Hitler's Germany. Douglas Bader, Flight Lt. Richard Hillary, "Ginger" Lacey and Flight Lt. Brian Kingcombe describe the strains they had to face as pilots: "I didn't have butterflies in my stomach - I had vultures" and the "long, boring hours interspersed with moments of tremendous exhilaration." Their determination, bravery, and skill are evident as, outnumbered, they fought doggedly in their superior Hurricanes and Spitfires. With news bulletins, reportage, personal accounts from the ground crews, and excerpts from Churchill's famous speeches, this recording undeniably shows why, for the victorious RAF pilots, "This was their finest hour."
The Archers: Brian and Jennifer
Author: BBC Audiobooks
Author BBC Audiobooks
Narrator Full Cast
Duration 45m
After Jennifer's marriage to Roger Travers-Macy ran into trouble, she returned to Ambridge to await divorce proceedings to run their course. During this period she met Brian Aldridge, new owner of Home Farm, and when the divorce finally came through they were able to make wedding plans.
View BookChain Reaction: Complete Series 6
Author: BBC Audiobooks
Author BBC Audiobooks
Narrator Various
Duration 2h 47m
Chain Reaction' is the entertaining BBC Radio 4 tag talk show where this week's guest is next week's interviewer. Famous names from the world of showbusiness choose who they would like to chat to, and must submit to being questioned in their turn the week after. In this sixth series, guests (and hosts) include Jo Brand, Barry Cryer, Mark Thomas, Al...
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Author BBC Audiobooks
Narrator Colin Baker
Duration 1h 3m
Following a spot of uncharacteristic intoxication, the Doctor wakes to discover that the TARDIS has materialised in the service ducting of the Vipod Mor, a huge craft which is itself floating in deep space. Furthermore, the console has detected Time spillage: someone or something is tampering with Time! Such experimentation could not only damage th...
View BookDoctor Who: Tales From the Tardis Volume One
Author: BBC Audiobooks
Author BBC Audiobooks
Narrator Various
SeriesTales from the Tardis, Book 1
Duration 9h 30m
Twelve stories of excitement and adventure in distant times and places! This first volume of readings features: The Curse of Peladon - read by Jon Pertwee Kinda - read by Peter Davison Attack of the Cybermen - read by Colin Baker Out of the Darkness - three stories read by Colin Baker and Nicola Bryant Short Trips - six original short stor...
View BookChain Reaction: Complete Series 7
Author: BBC Audiobooks
Author BBC Audiobooks
Narrator Various
Duration 2h 47m
Chain Reaction' is the entertaining BBC Radio 4 tag talk show where this week's guest is next week's interviewer. Famous names from the world of showbusiness choose who they would like to chat to, and must submit to being questioned in their turn the week after. In this seventh series, guests (and hosts) include Marcus Brigstocke, Clive Anderson, J...
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Author BBC Audiobooks
Narrator Various
SeriesThe 99p Challenge Series 3, Book 5
Duration 26m
It's back! the Radio Four panel game that's not about sport, music, television, advertising, books, hats or gardening. Just funny rounds with funny ideas. Here are some quotes from last year's series: "The laughter that's worth every penny" Simon Garfield in The Mail On Sunday. "A hugely enjoyable addition to the comedy panel game genre" Heat magaz...
View BookChain Reaction: Complete Series 10
Author: BBC Audiobooks
Author BBC Audiobooks
Narrator Various
Duration 2h 47m
'Chain Reaction' is the entertaining BBC Radio 4 tag talk show where this week's guest is next week's interviewer. Famous names from the world of showbusiness choose who they would like to chat to, and must submit to being questioned in their turn the week after. In this tenth series, guests (and hosts) include Ronni Ancona, Lee Mack, Ade Edmondson...
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Author BBC Audiobooks
Narrator Full Cast
Duration 1h 38m
The rugged Cornwall of days gone by is the scene for first Doctor William Hartnell's 1966 foray into the murky world of pirates and hidden treasure. The TARDIS lands on the seveneenth century Cornish coast, and its crew stumble upon a plot by the local Squire to receive and offload contraband goods. The Doctor meets the churchwarden, whose last wor...
View BookDoctor Who: Tales From the Tardis Volume Two
Author: BBC Audiobooks
Author BBC Audiobooks
Narrator Various
SeriesTales from the Tardis, Book 2
Duration 9h 57m
Seven stories of excitement and adventure in distant times and places! This second volume of readings features: The Planet of the Daleks - read by Jon Pertwee Warriors of the Deep - read by Peter Davison Vengeance on Varos - read by Colin Baker The Novel of the Film - read by Paul McGann Earth and Beyond - three original short stories read by Paul...
View BookChain Reaction: Complete Series 5
Author: BBC Audiobooks
Author BBC Audiobooks
Narrator Various
Duration 2h 47m
Chain Reaction' is the entertaining BBC Radio 4 tag talk show where this week's guest is next week's interviewer. Famous names from the world of showbusiness choose who they would like to chat to, and must submit to being questioned in their turn the week after. In this fifth series, guests (and hosts) include Jenny clair, Jimmy Carr, Matt Lucas,...
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