Winston Churchill steered Britain through its darkest hours during World War II. He was one of the 20th century's greatest orators, and the speeches he painstakingly composed, rehearsed and delivered inspired courage in an entire nation. Audio CD
'Monsieur Poirot, somehow or other I've just got to get rid of my husband!' No sooner had she uttered these words than Lady Edgware's husband was dead, brutally stabbed in the neck. Hercule Poirot is on the case, intrigued once more, ready to invest…
'There is nothing, absolutely nothing, half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.' When the Water Rat invites the unassuming Mole to spend his first day ever in a boat on the river, and wise Badger comes along for the ride as well, s…
Just as Amy Leatheran is about to return to England, she is hired by celebrated archaeologist Dr Leidner to work as a nurse/companion for his wife, who is subject to fits of nervous terrors.
One of America's most popular broadcasters and writers, Garrison Keillor presents his loving recreation of small-town America. 'Half memoir, half fiction, Lake Wobegon Days is wholly a success' - The Times. 2 CDs.
Deutsch Plus, the popular course for beginners in German, is designed for adult learners in a range of situations.
A collection of three BBC Radio dramas from award-winning author Alan Bennett. Amusing, ironic and affectionate, these three adaptations feature Hugh Lloyd, Patricia Routledge, Judi Dench, Thora Hird, Brian Wilde, Imelda Staunton and Alan Bennett hi…
She catches one of the buckles on the taxi door and wrenches it off, and as Poirot hands it back, he is reminded of the children's rhyme 'One, two, buckle my shoe'. Back home, Poirot is astonished to receive a call from Chief Inspector Japp, informi…
Ariadne Oliver, Queen of Crime Fiction, has been asked to devise a Murder Hunt for a fete at Nasse House, the home of Sir George Stubbs. For Hercule Poirot, the Murder Hunt has become a grim reality. John Moffatt stars as Hercule Poirot, with Julia…
The Unexpected Guest begins on a foggy night at a lonely country house, where a woman with a gun in her hand is quietly surveying the dead body of her husband.
When Richard Abernethie, last master of Enderby Hall, dies suddenly in his sleep, the family are eager to discover how his riches have been divided.
Four charming tales starring the marmalade-loving bear from darkest Peru. The stories are: 'Please Look After This Bear', 'A Bear in Hot Water', 'A Disappearing Trick' and 'Paddington and the Amateur Dramatics.' 'Please look after this bear' said th…
Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey in this BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation. In a shocking scandal, the like of which has not been seen in the English aristocracy since the eighteenth century, Lord Peter Wimsey's elder brother, the Duke of…
It's the only solution.' Even when on holiday in Jerusalem - the so-called City of Peace - Hercule Poirot can't seem to escape the strains of death and murder. Whilst love apparently blossoms for Miss King, death visits another member of the party.
David Attenborough is one of the most influential, admired and best-liked figures in television. Elegantly told and often very funny, his story includes how he introduced colour television to Britain, and the background to his epic series, such as L…
Lyn Took and Lauretta Feldman, the widows of Barry Took and Marty Feldman, have chosen four more fantabulosa shows from one of the most influential programmes in radio history. Series One, Programme 15 (13 June 1965) and Series Two, Programme 11 (22…
Soon, though, Peter, Edmund and Susan find Narnia too and the adventures really begin.Together they must battle against the evil White Witch to break her cruel grip on Narnia, a land she has cast in perpetual winter, without Christmas.
This title offers five episodes from the hugely popular animated series featuring Samuel, Rudy and Muffin - as seen on BBC TV - "A Chorus for Us", "Rolling Along", "To Play or Not to Play", "The Muffin Express" and "Samuel's Dance".
Tyrannical millionaire Simeon Lee has been estranged from most of his family for years. Rushing upstairs, they discover a shocking sight: Simeon Lee is lying in a pool of blood, his throat cut. With so many possible suspects, it is lucky for Superin…
Lets you Sing and rhyme along with these 26 much-loved nursery rhyme songs, this volume includes: 'The Wheels on the Bus' / 'Down at the Station, Early in the Morning' / 'Row Row Row Your Boat' / 'The Big Ship Sails on the Alley Alley Oh' / 'London…
The lights are lowered and the table turning begins: various questions are asked, and the guests are delighted when the table jerks and rocks, revealing the answers. As the horrified participants look on, the table begins to rock again, and fear gri…
A trap is set, and Miss Marple's theory is put to the test when the true killer is finally unmasked. This full-cast dramatisation of Agatha Christie's very first Miss Marple mystery stars June Whitfield as the indomitable amateur detective, with Ime…
In 'The Answer Machine', Biddy reasons that her family need an answer machine for Christmas, and gives it to them early - but, by Christmas, she is beginning to regret the whole idea. Featuring a full cast including Niamh Cusack, Sam Dale and Harry…
The elegant, intelligent amateur sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey is one of detective literature's most popular creations, and Ian Carmichael is the personification of Dorothy L.
For thirty years the fictional crime novelist and detective Paul Temple, together with his Fleet Street journalist wife Steve, solved case after case in one of BBC Radio's most popular series.
The ideal introduction to everyday Italian for beginners, Italianissimo 1 will help you develop your listening, reading, writing and speaking skills whether you are learning at home or in a class.
Ian Carmichael is Lord Peter Wimsey, with Patricia Routledge as his mother, in this BBC radio 4 full-cast dramatisation. With his beard shaved he would look very similar to the man found in the bath - but is Sir Levy really dead?
'Some are born to sweet delight/Some are born to endless night' - William Blake. Agatha Christie wrote Endless Night in 1967, and it is one of her greatest - and most unusual - novels.
The elegant, intelligent amateur sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey is one of detective literature's most popular creations. When mystery writer Harriet Vane is accused of the murder of her lover, the evidence seems pretty damning.
Though Sally Jupp came from the village home for unmarried mothers, she seemed the ideal girl to help Mrs Maxie run a large Elizabethan manor house and look after her invalid husband.
From 1938 to 1968, crime novelist and detective Paul Temple and his Fleet Street journalist wife Steve solved case after case in one of BBC Radio's most popular serials.
Elinor Carlisle and Roddy Welman are the model English couple, perfect companions set for a life of ease when they inherit Aunt Laura's considerable fortune.
Doctor Who is strangely concerned about Professor Horner's plan to cut open an ancient barrow near the peaceful English village of Devil's End; Barry Letts, producer of Doctor Who from 1969 to 1974, reads his own complete and unabridged novelisation…
Elspeth McGillicuddy is down from Scotland for a holiday and boards the 4:50 train from Paddington station to visit her friend, Miss Marple. Only Miss Marple believes her account, and realising that the body must have been thrown off the train, with…
The team are together again with more ponderous puns and wondrous witticisms than you can shake a feather duster at, from the show where fun and laughter go together like a horse and marriage.
Poirot discovers a connection with a house party at the home of Colonel and Mrs Lacey and, in order to pursue his investigation, an invitation is procured for him to the Laceys', ostensibly to enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas.
Nancy, the maid, is charmed by Pollyanna and soon the girl's infectious optimism wins the hearts of everyone in town from the reclusive Mr Pendleton to the shy Dr Chilton.
But for Miss Marple, enjoying a well-earned rest from her busy life in the village of St. Mary Mead, it is a place where nothing ever seems to happen. June Whitfield stars as Miss Marple with Windsor Davies as Major Palgrave in this BBC Radio 4 dram…
Includes the euro and other key changes around the Spanish-speaking world. Recorded in Spain, Latin America and the USA, this course helps users develop listening and speaking skills with confidence, taking them to the rough equivalent of A Level or…
When Poirot arrives in France, following an urgent appeal for help, he finds he is too late. As Poirot investigates, the mystery begins to unfold - but not before another murder occurs... John Moffatt stars as Poirot, with Jeremy Clyde as Captain Ha…
'A murder is announced and will take place on Friday, October 29, at Little Paddocks, at 6:30pm.
Young Gwenda Reed arrives in England from New Zealand, travelling ahead of her husband Giles and charged with the task of finding the perfect place to make their base. Wanting porch stairs, Gwenda hires a builder to put them in - only to find some o…
Polly Plummer and her next-door neighbour Digory are exploring one wet afternoon when the accidental discovery of some magic rings sets them off on the most exciting and dangerous journey of their life. But with true evil comes true goodness, as the…
Roy Marsden plays the older Robinson Crusoe looking back on a life of recklessness, daring and adventure - and the survival of twenty-eight years, two months and nineteen days on a desert island.
Famous crime novelist Ariadne Oliver, visiting her friend Judith Butler in the little town of Woodleigh Common, is invited to a Hallowe'en Party put on by society hostess Mrs Rowena Drake for the local teenagers. Distraught, Ariadne decides to call…
'Untold Stories', Alan Bennett's first major collection of prose since his bestselling 'Writing Home', brings together the finest and funniest of his writing over the last ten years.
Lord Peter Wimsey has married at last, having finally succeeded in his ardent pursuit of the lovely mystery novelist Harriet Vane. The two depart for a tranquil honeymoon in a country farmhouse but find, instead of a well-prepared love nest, the pla…
