Round The Horne: - The radio phenomenon of the 1960's remains a bestselling series today. Here, one of the gifted creators behind it all, Barry Took, takes a look back at the history of the programme and remembers some of its highlights.
Attention All Shipping - The object of the BBCs shipping forecast is to warn seafarers, but it comforts, inspires and intrigues a devoted audience of landlubbers, too. Here at last are the stories behind those mysterious regions.
Monte Cassino - The extraordinary story of soldiers tested to the limits during the six month battle for Monte Cassino, one of the most bitter and bloody battles Britain faced with the German Army in WWII.
Flashman Papers Volume 1 - The famous Flashman series appears for the first time on audiobook ¿ your chance to get to know this classic scoundrel. Flashman is a secret agent in Afghanistan in the early 1800s ¿ shameless, exciting, cynical and very funny.
George and Mildred The Movie - The film version of the 1970s sitcom is a trip down memory lane for George and Mildred. Mildred decides theyll celebrate their anniversary at a posh hotel.
The Burning Girl - The arresting officer in a 20 year old case is being harassed, and she turns to DI Tom Thorne for help. He's up to his neck in other investigations - and by accepting the case he's about to get even more deeply involved.
Captain Scott - The author, an adventurer himself is uniquely qualified to write the biography of one of history's most intrepid explorers, and to consider how Scott's achievements are viewed today.
My Kind Of Magic - The best things in Joyce Grenfell's life were the small flashes of joy and inspiration she found all around her. Here, Maureen Lipman recreates that magic. (INCLUDES BONUS MATERIAL - EXCLUSIVE EDITION TO LISTEN2BOOKS UNTIL JUNE 2005)
Bless This House - The big screen adaptation of the popular television sitcom stars Sid James as the family man who wants nothing more than a quiet life. Wonderful slapstick humour and sly one-liners!
Maigrets Little Joke - The French detective has four more cases to solve in these BBC Radio 4 dramatisations. They are: The Yellow Dog, Maigret and the Burglar's Wife, Inspector Cadaver and Maigret's Little Joke.
Navy Lark 11 - The Navy Lark, one of radio's longest running laughter makers, kept the nation on the crest of a comic wave from 1959 to 1977. All at sea were conniving Petty Officer Jon Pertwee, silly-ass Sub-Lieutenant Leslie Phillips and the constantly bemused Stephen Murray as 'Number One'. Below decks Ronnie Barker was just about working his passage as (Un)Able Seaman 'Fatso' Johnson. So climb aboard for four classic capers, in which the crew are assigned to their new inspecting officer Commander 'Thunderguts' Povey, CPO Pertwee tries to maximise his earning potential with a few extra chairs, an idea for a touring fairground suffers when HMS Troutbridge goes to sea for the first time, and a trip to the Whittlesea Bay Regatta ends up the creek thanks to Sub-Lieutenant Phillips' extraordinary navigational skills.
Two Ronnies Its Goodnight Fr - The Two RonniesFor nearly 25 years, The Two Ronnies were a TV institution. Who could forget Barker's hilarious 'pispronunciation', Corbett's inspired monologues, or the duo's puns, patter and parody? This is a feast of verbal fireworks and inspired comedy from two complete one-offs.
Small Island - The West Indian immigrants who arrived in Britain in the 1940s and 1950s received a less-than-warm welcome in the land they were taught to admire. This awardwinner is the engrossing story of just a few of those individuals.
Wartime - The everyday frustration and hardship of war vibrate throughout this unforgettable collection of letters and diaries.
Together We Stand - The events that took place in North Africa in 1942-43 turned the tide of World War II, as Britain and America formed a crucial alliance. This lively history puts that relationship under the microscope.
Unnatural Death - The case on Agatha Dawson is closed, but Lord Peter Wimsey, played by Ian Carmichael, is not satisfied. With no clues to work on, he begins his own investigation. Then Agatha's maid is suddenly murdered.
Days From A Different World - The BBC journalist remembers his own childhood in the form of a journey through the England of the late 1940s and 1950s in all its shabby wonder.
Tales Of The Unexpected - Ten of Roald Dahl's macabre short stories, each lasting 15 minutes, are included in this collection. Joanna Lumley, Tom Hollander, Geoffrey Palmer, William Hootkins and Patricia Routledge are among the readers.
Sorry I Havent A Xmas Clue - The BBC Radio 4 team are united in a Christmas special, telling the story of Ebenezer Srumph and his poor assistant, Crotchet.
Days From A Different World - The BBC journalist remembers his own childhood in the form of a journey through the England of the late 1940s and 1950s in all its shabby wonder.
Brick Lane - Spoken Word Award Gold Winner 2004 - Best Abridgement. Nazeen was born in a Bangladeshi village hut, has an arranged marriage with Chanu, and subsequently moves to london's East End and has a family. Her life is a journey of self-realisation, haunted by her past...
Monday Mourning - Temperance Brennan, Forensic Anthropologist for the province of Quebec, is in Montreal to testify as an expert witness at a trial. But she finds herself drawn into a web of evil from which thre may be no escape.
The Vicar Of Dibley - Starring Dawn FrenchDibley, a perfect village somewhere in rural England. Full of perfectly peculiar people, including Alice Tinker and her underactive brain and Owen Newitt and his overactive bowels. And Geraldine the Vicar, of course, a babe with a bob and a magnificent bosom.
A Good Year - Spoken Word Award Gold Winner 2004 - Best Unabridged Contemporary Fiction. If you loved A Year in Provence, you'll love this story of Max Skinner, an ex-City slicker who discovers he has inherited an 18th century vineyard in Provence.'Charming and refreshingly unpretentious' - Mail on SundayUnabridged
Distant Echo - Spoken Word Award Gold Winner 2004 - Best Crime/Thriller. Rosie Duff, a student at St Andrews, was murdered 25 years ago. Now Police are reviewing the case, but someone has their own idea of justice.'An exciting story of murder and revenge' - The Sunday Times
Tears Of A Giraffe - Spoken Word Award Gold Winner 2004 - Best Abridged Contemporary Fiction. Precious Ramotswe, the only female detective in Botswana, is back, using her razor sharp intelligence to solve more crimes. With a new cast of characters, this is the second instalment in Mama Ramotswe's adventures.
Cloud Atlas - Six lives. One amazing adventure. Theyre all connected in this complex, enthralling story that is one of the most talked-about titles of recent years. It fluidly crosses the boundaries of genre, time and language.
A Certain Age - Six women, each with a different and surprising story, are the subjects of these six monologues.
Spiders Web - Spider's Web was originally a stage play, now adapted into a full-length Queen of Crime thriller, in which diplomatic wife Clarissa finds a body in the drawing-room - and must get rid of it before her husband arrives home.
Round The Horne Vol 2 - Re-live the high times with Rambling Syd Rumpo, Julian and Sandy, Charles and Fiona, Seamus Android, Daphne Whitethigh and more in these four programmes dating from 1965 to 1969.
Pam Ayres Live On Stage - Recorded live at Stratford-upon-Avon, Pam Ayres' reflections on daily life will raise a chuckle of recognition from listeners of all ages. Whether she's reminiscing about a caravan holiday in the 1950s, or describing her less-than-spectacular prowess in a modern gym, Ayres' wit is wonderfully spot-on.
Hancock A Comedy Genius - Recordings, scripts and press cuttings trace the career of Tony Hancock from early appearances as a 17 year old to national fame as a great British comic.DUE FOR RELEASE IN NOVEMBER 2004PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY NOW
Murder On The Orient Express - Red herrings galore are put in Poirot's way as he seeks the killer of a passenger stabbed a dozen times...
Espresso Tales:Scotland St V2 - Scotland Street aficionados have a chance to catch up with the occupants of what must surely be Edinburghs most well-known literary address, and to meet more of the inhabitants of this unique corner of the city.
44 Scotland Street - Set in McCall Smith's home city of Edinburgh, this tale revolves around the comings and goings at 44 Scotland Street, and, with the author's typical lightness of touch, tackles issues of trust, snobbery, hypocrisy, love and loss.
A Wedding In December - Seven former schoolmates gather for a wedding at an inn in New England. Bill and Bridget are to be married during a weekend that turns out to be full of revelation, recrimination, forgiveness and redemption.
Hercules Poirot'S Christmas - Simeon Lee has gathered his family together on Christmas Eve. As they wonder why, a great crash upstairs signals his murder. With so many suspects, its handy that the local Police Superintendent has a house guest: Hercule Poirot!
Paul Temple Intervenes - Sir Graham Forbes of Scotland Yard always needs Paul Temples help with a tricky case. In this 1942 rare archive recording, the detective duo help track down master criminal The Marquis.
The History Of Mr Polly - Sir John Mills stars in this 1949 light comedy. It follows the life of Mr Polly, a timid, daydreaming, book-loving character. Over the course of decades, he marries, opens a shop, and struggles to get on with the life he has always wanted but of course fate has other plans...
The History Of Mr Polly - Sir John Mills stars in this 1949 light comedy. It follows the life of Mr Polly, a timid, daydreaming, book-loving character. Over the course of decades, he marries, opens a shop, and struggles to get on with the life he has always wanted but of course fate has other plans...
Hancocks Half Hour Vol 1 - Performed by the Original CastRediscover the comic genius of Tony Hancock in four of his finest shows. As hilarious as they were more than 30 years ago, the recordings also feature Kenneth Williams, Sid James and Hattie Jacques.
Have His Carcase - Performed by the Original CastTwo years after the trial for the murder of her lover, the writer Harriet Vane takes a holiday in Devon, only to stumble on the body of a murdered man. Her friend Lord Peter Wimsey rushes to investigate.
Paul Temple And Margo Mystery - Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury star in another case for the crime novelist and detective Paul Temple and his glamorous journalist wife.
Battle Of Hastings 1066 - Peter Snow and his son Dan are the enthusiastic presenters of this dramatic re-enactment of the most famous battle ever to take place on English soil.
Battle Of Hastings 1066 - Peter Snow and his son Dan are the enthusiastic presenters of this dramatic re-enactment of the most famous battle ever to take place on English soil.
William Pitt The Younger - Pitt became Prime Minister in 1783 and saw dramatic changes brought about by the union with Ireland, but was ultimately consumed by years of war with France.
The No.1 Ladies Detective Age - Precious Ramotswe is Botswana's only female private detective. Her methods are unconventional, but her results are spectacular. With the help of a cast of genuine characters, problems are solved.
The Kalahari Typing School Men - Precious Ramotswe is back! Here she's dealing with the case of a man attacked by ostrich rustlers and romantic complications when Mma Makutsi sets up a typing school for men.
Morality For Beautiful Girls - Precious Ramotswe's adventures continue as she expands her business to take in the world of car repair and a beauty pageant.
Right Ho , Jeeves - Performed by The Original CastWhen Jeeves suggests that soulful Gussie Fink-Nottle don scarlet tights and a false beard to win the heart of soppy Madeline Bassett, Wooster decides matters have got out of hand and cooks up a risky plan of his own.
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