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Author: Various
Format: Online
Author Various
Narrator Full Cast
Duration 2h 8m
Hilarious highlights from the third series of the smash hit BBC television show. Just when politicians, celebrities and presenters thought they had got away with it, the award-winning "Dead Ringers" team is back with highlights from its third television series. A huge hit on BBC Radio 4, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Kevin Connelly, Mark Perry and Phil...
View BookChris Addison's the Ape That Got Lucky
Author: Chris Addison
Format: Online
Author Chris Addison
Narrator Chris Addison
Duration 1h 56m
This is the Sony Radio award wining Radio 4 series from Chris Addison, which precedes Civilization. The four episodes are called Language and Communication, Social Development, Science and Technology, Man or Monkey. The title features the same cast as the August released Civilization with Chris Addison as the lecturer with Professor Austin Herring...
View BookAuthor: Christopher Lee
Format: Online
Author Christopher Lee
Narrator Anna Massey
SeriesThis Sceptred Isle, Book 3
Duration 7h 38m
Britain had the biggest empire the world has ever known. At one time a quarter of the global land mass was British. Over a third of the world was insured at Lloyds. At his coronation, more than 400 million people saluted George V. Truly, the sun never set on this historical phenomenon. Whatever the day, whatever the hour, somewhere on the globe, th...
View BookDavid Attenborough's Life Stories
Author: David Attenborough
Format: Online
Author David Attenborough
Narrator David Attenborough
Duration 3h 10m
The complete cBBC Radio 4 series written and presented by Sir David Attenborough featuring all twenty episodes about some of the strangest plants and creatures from around the world. One of the nation's most popular presenters examines twenty marvels of the natural world from his extraordinary and pioneering experiences. What was Sir David's first...
View BookEyewitness: A History of the Twentieth Century In Sound 1950-1959
Author: Joanna Bourke
Format: Online
Author Joanna Bourke
Narrator Tim Piggott-Smith
Duration 4h 37m
Authentic voices from the past illustrate this unique history of the twentieth century, written by Joanna Bourke and presented by Tim Pigott-Smith. Eyewitness provides a rare and fascinating opportunity to hear the events of the century described by those who saw them happen. A wealth of BBC archive recordings, some never previously broadcast, is i...
View BookEyewitness: A History of the Twentieth Century In Sound 1960-1969
Author: Joanna Bourke
Format: Online
Author Joanna Bourke
Narrator Tim Piggott-Smith
Duration 4h 35m
Authentic voices from the past illustrate this unique history of the twentieth century, written by Joanna Bourke and presented by Tim Pigott-Smith. Eyewitness provides a rare and fascinating opportunity to hear the events of the century described by those who saw them happen. A wealth of BBC archive recordings, some never previously broadcast, is i...
View BookEyewitness: A History of the Twentieth Century In Sound 1980-1989
Author: Joanna Bourke
Format: Online
Author Joanna Bourke
Narrator Tim Piggott-Smith
Duration 4h 58m
Authentic voices from the past illustrate this unique history of the Twentieth Century, written by Joanna Bourke and presented by Tim Pigott-Smith. Eyewitness provides a rare and fascinating opportunity to hear the events of the century described by those who saw them happen. A wealth of BBC archive recordings, some never previously broadcast, is i...
View BookEyewitness: A History of the Twentieth Century In Sound - the BBC At War 1938-1945
Author: Joanna Bourke
Format: Online
Author Joanna Bourke
Narrator Tim Piggott-Smith
Duration 58m
A special compliation from Eyewitness, a unique history of Britain in the 20th Century, wirtten by Joanna Bourke and narrated by Tim Pigott-Smith. Eyewitness provides a rare and fascinating opportunity to hear the events of the century described by those who saw them happen. Published in ten volumes, Eyewitness examines the life of the British peop...
View BookAuthor: Various
Format: Online
Author Various
Narrator Full Cast
Duration 2h 13m
The complete third series of the hit BBC Radio 4 comedy series, in which impressionists Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Kevin Connelly and others mercilessly lampoon the celebrities and politicians of today
View BookAuthor: Various
Format: Online
Author Various
Narrator Full Cast
Duration 1h 46m
Six episodes from the fourth series of the wickedly funny radio comedy show. Once again Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens and fellow impersonators ransack the worlds of politics and broadcasting in the name of comedy. Popular favourites such as 'Brian Perkins', 'The Doctor', 'Alan Bennett' and the cast of the Archers feature
View BookDead Ringers: The Best of the Radio Series
Author: Various
Format: Online
Author Various
Narrator Full Cast
Duration 1h 54m
This colourful collection of hilarious sketches from the acclaimed radio series includes gems such as Tom Baker telephone conversations with Directory Inquiries, David Dickinson and many more. It also includes favourites such as Tony Blair and George Bush. Hyacinth Bucket makes an appearance as well as the Beckhams and shows such as The Weakest Lin...
View BookAuthor: Pam Ayres
Format: Online
Author Pam Ayres
Narrator Pam Ayres
Duration 2h 48m
More anecdotes, poems and sketches from one of the nation's most popular poets. Just over thirty years ago, a little-known poet named Pam Ayres made her debuton the ITV talent show Opportunity Knocks. Since then, she has taken the nationby storm, entertaining millions of people with her books, stage shows and radio and television appearances. Her f...
View BookAuthor: Pam Ayres
Format: Online
Author Pam Ayres
Narrator Pam Ayres
Duration 1h 51m
A third selection of verses, stories and sketches from the much-loved poet and comedian. Pam Ayres brings you four brand new shows made up of a delightful mix of poems, personal stories and sketches on subjects that have recently inspired her: 'In the Doghouse', 'Passion', 'On Yer Bike' and 'Shopping'.
View BookAuthor: Winston S. Churchill
Format: Online
Author Winston S. Churchill
Narrator Winston S. Churchill
SeriesChurchill's Greatest Speeches, Book 2
Duration 2h 28m
In this collection of digitally remastered recordings from the BBC archive we hear first-hand how, in 1940, Chamberlain resigned, Hitler invaded the Low Countries, and Winston Churchill was summoned to the greatest challenge of his long political career.
View BookFree At Last: The Diaries 1991-2001
Author: Tony Benn
Format: Online
Author Tony Benn
Narrator Tony Benn
Duration 5h 13m
Taken from the new book of the same name, these are Tony Benn's diaries from 1991 - 2001, read by Tony Benn. They encompass the Gulf War, the rise of New Labour, and the global consequences of the attack on the World Trade Center in September 2001. These political observations are entwined with a moving personal account of family life to produce a...
View BookFind the Balance: Essential Steps To Fulfillment In Your Work and Life
Author: Deborah Tom
Format: Online
Author Deborah Tom
Narrator Deborah Tom
Duration 1h 17m
Balancing the needs of a career with finding time for personal or family commitments can be a challenge, and working long hours results in decreased performance and stress-related illness. Deborah Tom combines analysis with exercises and case studies to introduce simple but effective strategies to help us understand these issues, and to find a bala...
View BookA Guide To British Woodland Birds
Author: Stephen Moss
Format: Online
Author Stephen Moss
Narrator Brett Westwood
Duration 1h 3m
Join presenter Brett Westwood and Stephen Moss in this fascinating guide to the songs of our most popular woodland birds, as heard on BBC Radio 4. Woods and forests are full of birds, and although you might not immediately see them you will certainly hear them. This practical and informative audio guide, recorded in springtime in the Forest of Dean...
View BookThe News Quiz: Read All About It
Author: BBC Audiobooks
Format: Online
Author BBC Audiobooks
Narrator Various
Duration 1h 52m
Four of the best editions from recent series of the popular BBC Radio 4 comedy news quiz, featuring Sandi Toksvig, Andy Hamilton, Alan Coren, Jeremy Hardy and a variety of guest players.
View BookThe News Quiz: The Very Best of 2004
Author: BBC Audiobooks
Format: Online
Author BBC Audiobooks
Narrator Various
Duration 2h 14m
A third volume of highlights from recent series of The News Quiz, presented by chairman Simon Hoggart. Since 1977, BBC Radio 4's funniest and quirkiest game show has been answering questions and offering wit and wisdom on global happenings, national news and quite frankly pathetic parochial events. Regular panellists Alan Coren, Jeremy Hardy, Andy...
View BookAuthor: Nick Newman, Christopher Douglas
Format: Online
Author Nick Newman, Christopher Douglas
Narrator Various
Duration 1h 24m
Dawn French takes a humorous look into the art of sulkiness in this complete BBC Radio 4 series. Professor Joy Klamp (Dawn French) welcomes you to the joy of sulks as she guides us on a humorous journey into the heart of sulkiness. Along with her Sourpussy Posse - Christopher Douglas, Sally Grace, Lucy Montgomery and Dan Tetsell - Joy will show you...
View BookThe Scientist and the Romantic
Author: Richard Mabey
Format: Online
Author Richard Mabey
Narrator Richard Mabey
Duration 1h 10m
Nature writer Richard Mabey reflects on his lifelong relationship with science and the natural world, in this collection of episodes originally broadcast on Radio 4 in September 2009 and repeated as part of The Essay series on Radio 3 in April 2010.
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