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The Small World of Dominic Holland
- The Complete BBC Radio Comedy Series, plus Holland’s Shorts
- By: Dominic Holland
- Narrated by: Dominic Holland
- Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins
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Since winning the Perrier Best Newcomer Award at the Edinburgh Festival in 1993, Dominic Holland has gone on to become one of the UK’s best loved comedians. He’s worked with Armando Iannucci, Rob Brydon and supported Eddie Izzard on tour. He is also the father of Tom Holland (best known for starring in the blockbuster Spider-man movies) and made the brilliant 2017 Dominic Holland Eclipsed Edinburgh Fringe show out of the experience of being a superhero’s dad.
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Entertaining and Amusing
- By Ian on 30-04-24
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The Small World of Dominic Holland
- The Complete BBC Radio Comedy Series, plus Holland’s Shorts
- Narrated by: Dominic Holland
- Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins
- Release date: 15-02-24
- Language: English
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Such Sweet Possession: The Life and Loves of “Gentleman Jack”
- Anne Lister: A BBC Radio 4 Dramatisation
- By: Mary Cooper
- Narrated by: Deborah McAndrew, Helen Schlesinger, full cast
- Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins
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Meet Anne Lister, the 18th-century landowner, industrialist, explorer, lesbian and feminist icon. This is her story.... Anne was different from society’s expectations of a woman at the time: she not only did not wish to marry, but she also did not want to conform. Anne was interested only in women and had ‘marriage’ ceremonies with Mariana Lawton and later Ann Walker. She spent a great deal of time studying, managed her own estates, sought business opportunities, travelled widely and climbed mountains.
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Enjoyed listening to the letter and diaries of Ann
- By carol on 03-08-19
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Such Sweet Possession: The Life and Loves of “Gentleman Jack”
- Anne Lister: A BBC Radio 4 Dramatisation
- Narrated by: Deborah McAndrew, Helen Schlesinger, full cast
- Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins
- Release date: 21-03-19
- Language: English
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In Our Time: 25 Pioneers in the History of Science
- A BBC Radio 4 Collection
- By: Melvyn Bragg
- Narrated by: Melvyn Bragg, Various
- Length: 20 hrs and 23 mins
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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss 25 scientific pioneers who have shaped the development of science over 500 years.
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In Our Time: 25 Pioneers in the History of Science
- A BBC Radio 4 Collection
- Narrated by: Melvyn Bragg, Various
- Series: In Our Time
- Length: 20 hrs and 23 mins
- Release date: 16-03-23
- Language: English
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John Betjeman In His Own Words
- By: John Betjeman
- Narrated by: John Betjeman
- Length: 1 hr and 49 mins
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In this fascinating collection of interviews from the BBC radio and TV archive, John Betjeman (Poet Laureate 1972) talks about his life and career as one of the foremost poets of the 20th century.
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John Betjeman In His Own Words
- Narrated by: John Betjeman
- Length: 1 hr and 49 mins
- Release date: 17-03-22
- Language: English
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The People’s War
- Unheard Voices: Life on the Battlefront and at Home in World War II
- By: John Willis
- Length: Not Yet Known
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In The People's War, John Willis unearths untold stories of everyday bravery, moments of terror, and tales of life-affirming community, that guide us through the years of the Second World War. From soldiers in North Africa and prisoners of war in East Asia, to evacuees in the British countryside and women in the factories, The People's War is a truly ambitious and comprehensive journey through a devastating and pivotal period of our history, as you've never read before.
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The People’s War
- Unheard Voices: Life on the Battlefront and at Home in World War II
- Length: Not Yet Known
- Release date: 01-05-25
- Language: English
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Remembering... Kenny Everett
- By: BBC Audiobooks Ltd, Barry Cryer - introduction
- Narrated by: Kenny Everett
- Length: 1 hr and 59 mins
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A special compilation of highlights from cuddly Ken’s television and radio shows.
Kenny Everett was one of radio’s great innovators, the funniest DJ of our time and a one-off whose madcap comedy burst the boundaries of broadcasting. Introduced and presented by Barry Cryer, this recording features the definitive Kenny Everett: the jokes, the jingles and the high-jinks, the interviews, the comic characters – and some naughty bits.
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remembering kenny everett
- By shaun bevan on 14-04-13
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Remembering... Kenny Everett
- Narrated by: Kenny Everett
- Length: 1 hr and 59 mins
- Release date: 01-09-10
- Language: English
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John Peel Remembered Margrave Of The Marshes
- Margrave of the Marshes & Home Truths
- By: John Peel
- Narrated by: Michael Angelis, Carolyn Pickles
- Length: 1 hr and 54 mins
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John Peel Remembered includes the Radio 4 Book of the Week serialisation of Margrave of the Marshes, Peel's part-written autobiography completed by his wife, Sheila Ravenscroft. Also included is a Home Truths Special programme to mark the anniversary of John Peel's death, in which Tom Robinson visits Peel Acres to meet John's wife and their four children.
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A Brief Reminder of a Great Man.
- By Tim on 05-03-11
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John Peel Remembered Margrave Of The Marshes
- Margrave of the Marshes & Home Truths
- Narrated by: Michael Angelis, Carolyn Pickles
- Length: 1 hr and 54 mins
- Release date: 01-11-06
- Language: English
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Goon Show
- Parkinson Interviews - The Goons & Peter Sellers
- By: BBC Audiobooks
- Narrated by: full cast
- Length: 1 hr and 35 mins
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In more than 500 episodes of Parkinson between 1971 and 1982, Michael Parkinson interviewed some of the greatest show-business talents. In his interview with The Goons, Peter Sellers and Harry Secombe remember their "love/hate; let's get one over the BBC" relationship. Spike Milligan joins them from his sick bed in Australia. Amid the hilarity, the authentic voice of Peter Sellers emerges, as he talks about his childhood, early career, and achievements.
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Brilliant and Funny that has aged well!
- By Anonymous User on 06-01-21
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Great Musicians' Lives
- A BBC Biography Collection
- By: Joan Bakewell, Humphrey Carpenter, Francine Stock, and others
- Narrated by: Matthew Parris, Phill Jupitus, Hanif Kureishi, and others
- Length: 15 hrs and 31 mins
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For 20 years, Great Lives has been a linchpin of Radio 4, presented by Joan Bakewell, Humphrey Carpenter, Francine Stock and Matthew Parris. In it, a household name is invited to choose one of their heroes to discuss with the presenter and a guest expert. But will their chosen person live up to intensive scrutiny, and merit the description of having led a great life? In this special collection, celebrating the programme's 20th anniversary, the very best episodes featuring musicians' lives are collected together.
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Both interesting and annoying.
- By PM on 23-08-21
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Great Musicians' Lives
- A BBC Biography Collection
- Narrated by: Matthew Parris, Phill Jupitus, Hanif Kureishi, Simon Armitage, Michael Morpurgo, Stuart Maconie, Joan Bakewell, Francine Stock, Humphrey Carpenter
- Length: 15 hrs and 31 mins
- Release date: 05-08-21
- Language: English
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Noel Coward: An Audio Biography
- An Audio Biography
- By: Sheridan Morley
- Narrated by: Sheridan Morley
- Length: 2 hrs and 33 mins
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Sir Laurence Olivier, Lord Mountbatten, and Joyce Carey are just some of the voices heard paying tribute to the elegant star in this audio biography, which is linked by the broadcaster and critic Sheridan Morley.
Extracts from interviews with Coward himself, several of his songs and moments from his plays come together to form a fascinating picture of one of the 20th century's theatre greats.
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Witty Wonderful Noel!
- By Alison St Pierre on 18-09-12
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Noel Coward: An Audio Biography
- An Audio Biography
- Narrated by: Sheridan Morley
- Length: 2 hrs and 33 mins
- Release date: 12-08-08
- Language: English
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Incarnations
- India in 50 Lives
- By: Sunil Khilnani
- Narrated by: Sunil Khilnani
- Length: 11 hrs and 18 mins
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Historian Sunil Khilnani, Professor of History and Politics at Ashoka University, takes listeners on an immersive, whirlwind journey from ancient India to the 21st century through the life stories of 50 remarkable individuals, exploring their surprising legacies and illuminating both the wonders and the urgent conflicts of India today.
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Incarnations
- India in 50 Lives
- Narrated by: Sunil Khilnani
- Length: 11 hrs and 18 mins
- Release date: 11-08-22
- Language: English
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Lemn Sissay Is the One and Only
- A BBC Radio 4 Series
- By: Lemn Sissay
- Narrated by: Tony Walsh, Henry Normal, Donna Ludford, and others
- Length: 1 hr and 51 mins
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If you Google 'Lemn Sissay', all the results will be about him - he's the only person in the world with that name. But that's not the only thing that makes him unique. In this fascinating series, he mixe
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Lemn Sissay Is the One and Only
- A BBC Radio 4 Series
- Narrated by: Tony Walsh, Henry Normal, Donna Ludford, Cornelius Walker, Terry Galloway
- Length: 1 hr and 51 mins
- Release date: 02-11-23
- Language: English
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Douglas Adams at the BBC
- A Celebration of the Author's Life and Work
- By: Douglas Adams
- Narrated by: Simon Jones
- Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins
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Simon Jones, who played Arthur Dent in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, presents a look back at the life and work of a writer who has captivated the imagination of millions.
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A joy
- By Clarke on 28-01-06
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Douglas Adams at the BBC
- A Celebration of the Author's Life and Work
- Narrated by: Simon Jones
- Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins
- Release date: 06-04-05
- Language: English
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Richard Branson in His Own Words
- By: Richard Branson
- Narrated by: Richard Branson
- Length: 1 hr and 5 mins
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Sir Richard Branson is a world-famous entrepreneur and businessman. Here he discusses his life and achievements in a series of interviews from the BBC radio and TV archive.
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Richard Branson in His Own Words
- Narrated by: Richard Branson
- Length: 1 hr and 5 mins
- Release date: 26-04-22
- Language: English
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How to Be a Woman
- A BBC Radio 4 Dramatisation
- By: Caitlin Moran
- Narrated by: Caitlin Moran, full cast
- Length: 1 hr and 8 mins
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Adapted and narrated by Caitlin Moran, this brand-new radio adaptation intersperses dramatised scenes from Moran's life (from her teenage years in a crowded council house in Wolverhampton, to setting out as a music journalist, to getting married and having children) with her thoughts on subjects that range from the necessity of big knickers to the experience of giving birth and having an abortion.
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A Must Listen
- By Lauri Sim on 05-06-21
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How to Be a Woman
- A BBC Radio 4 Dramatisation
- Narrated by: Caitlin Moran, full cast
- Length: 1 hr and 8 mins
- Release date: 21-03-19
- Language: English
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Roald Dahl in His Own Words
- By: Roald Dahl
- Narrated by: Roald Dahl
- Length: 59 mins
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In interviews ranging from 1972 to 1989, Roald Dahl talks about writing for children, his medical inventions to aid his ailing son and wife (the actress Patricia Neal) when they were seriously ill and writing his short stories. He also covers his school days, military service, writing for films (including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) and the link between cruelty and laughter.
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I really like this!
- By TF on 24-03-23
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Roald Dahl in His Own Words
- Narrated by: Roald Dahl
- Length: 59 mins
- Release date: 04-04-22
- Language: English
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Homage to Catalonia
- By: George Orwell
- Narrated by: Joseph Millton
- Length: 1 hr and 53 mins
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George Orwell's classic account of his experiences during the Spanish Civil War, dramatised for radio by Mike Walker. Produced by Kate McAll.
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Interesting story / wife narrator irritating voice
- By Watch John Pilger on johnpilger dot com on 12-01-20
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Homage to Catalonia
- Narrated by: Joseph Millton
- Length: 1 hr and 53 mins
- Release date: 11-02-13
- Language: English
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George Best in His Own Words
- By: George Best
- Narrated by: George Best
- Length: 1 hr and 4 mins
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This selection of BBC archive interviews with celebrated footballer George Best begins in the 1970s, when Best is enjoying success at a young age. It continues into the 1980s, by which time he has become a husband and father and has also had to come to terms with his alcoholism. Career and personal highs and lows are discussed, along with recollections of his upbringing and reflections on relationships, drinking and his deep passion for football. Final comments are heard in an interview with Nicky Campbell from 2000.
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George Best in His Own Words
- Narrated by: George Best
- Length: 1 hr and 4 mins
- Release date: 11-05-22
- Language: English
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Writing the Universe
- A BBC Radio 4 Science Series
- By: Robin Ince
- Narrated by: Brian Cox, Robin Ince, various
- Length: 2 hrs and 5 mins
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From Shakespeare and Milton to Alan Moore and Douglas Adams, writers have striven to convey the enormity and wonder of our universe. In this enlightening three-part series, Robin Ince, aided by special guests including his fellow Infinite Monkey Cage presenter Brian Cox, appraises the great communicators past and present, who have captured our imagination and advanced our knowledge.
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Writing the Universe
- A BBC Radio 4 Science Series
- Narrated by: Brian Cox, Robin Ince, various
- Length: 2 hrs and 5 mins
- Release date: 17-10-24
- Language: English
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John Lennon In His Own Words
- In Their Own Words
- By: John Lennon
- Narrated by: John Lennon
- Length: 51 mins
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John Lennon was a world famous and influential singer/songwriter and former member of the Beatles. Here he discusses his life and achievements in a series of interviews from the BBC radio and TV archive.
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John Lennon In His Own Words
- In Their Own Words
- Narrated by: John Lennon
- Length: 51 mins
- Release date: 17-03-22
- Language: English
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