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The 39 Steps and Other Richard Hannay Adventures
- A BBC Radio Collection of Full-Cast Dramatisations
- Narrated by: Clive Merrison, David Robb, full cast, Jasmine Hyde, Nigel Anthony, Patrick Malahide, Tom Baker
- Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins
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Summary
Five BBC Radio 4 dramatisations of John Buchan’s espionage thrillers featuring gentleman spy Richard Hannay.
The 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 including Tom Baker, Clive Merrison, Stuart Milligan, Jasmine Hyde and Patrick Malahide.
The 39 Steps
When a man is murdered in Richard Hannay's London flat, he goes on the run pursued by the police - and a gang of German spies intent on recovering a secret notebook which could destroy the British naval fleet. Starring David Robb as Hannay.
Greenmantle
1915. Summoned to the War Office, Hannay is told of an impending Holy War in the East. Greenmantle - once a mythical figure, now made flesh - is preparing to lead a great Islamic army against the infidel English. Hannay's mission: to identify Greenmantle and destroy him. Starring David Robb as Hannay.
Mr Standfast
Recalled from the Western Front, Hannay is ordered to pose as a pacifist and sent to Glasgow. Along the way, he meets a teenage Secret Service Agent who will change the course of his life. Starring David Robb as Hannay.
The Three Hostages
When a gang of international criminals kidnaps a trio of hostages, the Secret Service brings Hannay out of retirement to track them down. But the mission will pit him against an adversary who can control men’s minds. Starring David Robb as Hannay.
The Island of Sheep
A chance meeting in a train and a villainous vendetta shake Richard Hannay out of a complacent middle age, as dangerous men go in pursuit of treasure. Starring Nigel Anthony as Hannay.
Please note: the vintage stories in this collection reflect the attitudes of their time.
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"The BBC radio sound effects department is on top form, adding thrills that no printed book can rival." (The Times)
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- Stephen H
- 17-01-24
Great fun
I personally think the greenmantel is the best of the stories. But they’re all good …. Maybe except the last one. I haven’t finished that yet
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- Stuart Carruthers
- 03-03-21
Stories get progressively worse
There's a reason why 39 steps is the best known Richard Hannay story, it's the best. It's not to say that the others are bad (well, except for the last one) but they just aren't as good.
As for the dramatizations, they are as you would expect very good although I wish that they'd all had the same cast.
The usual complaint about audible just using chapter numbers and not story titles still applies and is very frustrating.
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- Demonica
- 30-05-20
Doesn't age well
I adored John Buchan as a teen. I still love many stories from this era. I surprised myself at how annoying I found it just now. Performances are superb. Definitely of its time and perfectly executed. I just found the stories misogynist and jingoistic now I am on my mid 50's, living in the UK under the same regime, being treated as badly as the empire directs
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- Anne-Maria Moynihan
- 04-02-21
Great
love every minute all the stories were great and very well done we need more like this
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- bobo
- 08-09-21
Classic BBC production with All Star Cast
Really worth the listen, took me a while to get to grips with it, but the cast are outstanding, David Robb obviously a very distinctive voice which I personally really enjoy, as well as Clive Merrison, although I always think of his as being sherlock holmes, well worth the credit :)
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- tim geering
- 07-04-21
Top Hole
If you love thrilling adventure then this is for you. A great dramatisation and cast.
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-04-23
Let the Bentley rip
Of it’s time.
Found some of the voices too similar and the Scandinavian girl’s voice was very annoying. Liked ‘Island of sheep’ best but it did lose its way some what.
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- barry jarman
- 10-11-20
Darn good listen
Thoroughly enjoyed these books. Would have preferred if the actors had been the same all the way through, which prevented me from 5 stars
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- Banjoman
- 06-07-20
Ripping yarns.
Ripping yarns from John Buchan, boys own adventures, very much of its time....
Brilliant dramatisation from the BBC, and excellent characterisation from the cast.
Gentleman Hannay is at times blundering and lucky, in his adventures with spies, ruffians, and rogues. These fictional stories are good adventure entertainment.
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- Nick Wayne
- 26-06-22
Boys own adventures
the stories flagged a bit after Greenmantle. The new cast tried their best in the island of sheep but...
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