By Myself And Then Some - Now 80, Lauren Bacall, Hollywood sex symbol and wife of Humphrey Bogart until his death, updates her story for this title, looking back over a lifetime of glamour, legendary friends, film and theatre.
In The Co Of Cheerful Ladies - Now married to Mr JLB Matekoni of Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors, Precious Ramotswe is still busy with her detective agency, where plenty more colourful characters appear to distract her.
Past Caring - On holiday in Madeira, unemployed ex-schoolteacher Martin Radford becomes involved in a 70 year old murder case. Why should anyone now be trying to hide the truth? A superbly plotted suspense thriller.
The Sign Of Four - Once a year, Mary Morstran receives a mystery package containing a costly pearl. When she receives an anonymous letter summoning her to a meeting, she calls on Sherlock Holmes.
The Woman In White - One of the most popular and influential works of fiction in the 19th century, this tightly constructed thriller set in a large country house is by turns exicting and frightening, and always compulsive listening.
The Return Journey - Ordinary people going about their daily lives are the subjects for this extraordinary collection of short stories.'Kate Binchy reads with lively humanity' - The Sunday Times
Sleepyhead - PRE-ORDER NOW - DUE FOR RELEASE IN MAY 2005. It's rare for a young woman to die of a stroke, and when three such deaths occur in short order, the police start looking for a killer. But, as Inspector Tom Thorne slowly discovers, they should be looking for someone even worse.
Greatest Churchill Speeches - PRE-ORDER NOW - DUE FOR RELEASE IN MAY 2005. Winston Churchill was one of the past century's greatest orators. His wartime speeches are well known, but this collection also includes peacetime speeches in testament to his rare skill.
Paul Temple Lawrence Affair - Paul Temple and his wife Steve find themselves in peril once again while staying in a fishing village. Steve believes she's being watched,and shortly afterwards a series of nasty events occurs. Could they all be connected?
Enigma - NOW A MAJOR FILMMarch 1943, Bletchley Park: Young codebreaker Tom Jericho is facing a double nightmare. Inexplicably, the Germans have changed their U-boat Enigma code and his girlfriend, Claire has disappeared. Can he crack the code in time and find Claire?
The Lion The Witch and The Wardr - Narnia is a land of fauns and centaurs, nymphs and talking animals. Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy discover this magical place when they step through the doors of an old wardrobe...
Loch Ness Discovered - In this special programme made for the Discovery Channel, a team of experts reveal neverbefore- seen images of the depths of Loch Ness. Theories and historical photos on the identity of Nessie are brought to life using computer techniques.
Loch Ness Discovered - In this special programme made for the Discovery Channel, a team of experts reveal neverbefore- seen images of the depths of Loch Ness. Theories and historical photos on the identity of Nessie are brought to life using computer techniques.
Gardener'S Question Time - In this specially recorded edition of BBC Radio 4's Garderner's Question Time, the regular team offer all-year-round advice on everything from plants and planting to pest diseases, design and seasonal tips. Panellists include Bob Flowerden, Bunny Guinness, and Roy Lancaster.
Light On Snow - In this tale of love and courage, 30 year old Nicky Dillon recalls the day she and her father found an abandoned infant in the snow.
The Blue Bedroom - In this wonderful collection of short stories, Rosamunde Pilcher displays her warmth, humour and sensitivity to human frailties, joys and fears.
With No One As Witness - Inspector Lynley faces his most shocking case so far.
In Pursuit Of Proper Sinner - Inspector Lynley's partner Barbara Havers has been demoted, and Lynley must work on a new case without her. But Sergeant Havers has plans of her own.'A compelling mystery' - The Times.
Rebecca'S Tale - Inspired by Daphne du Maurier's great novel, this is the story of Rebecca, the hauntingly beautiful first wife of Maxim de Winter - was she the femme fatale he claimed?
Vagabond The Grail Quest - It is 14th century England and Thomas of Hookton is sent by the King in search of the Holy Grail. But Thomas finds he is not the only one on its trail and his rivals will stop at nothing to get their hands on it...
Lifeless - It looks as if a killer is targeting Londons homeless community, so DI Tom Thorne goes undercover to investigate. What he discovers is that this is no random killer this is someone with a particular purpose and a terrifying plan.
Year Of Wonders - It's 1666 and the plague has arrived in a Derbyshire village of 350 souls. Led by a preacher, and observed by 18 year old Anna Frith, the villagers isolate themselves in a desperate attempt to stop the death.
The Camomile Lawn - Its 1939, and Helena and her husband Richard are entertaining their nieces and nephews in Cornwall. As WWII looms, it will be the last time the family group gets together.
The Camomile Lawn - Its 1939, and Helena and her husband Richard are entertaining their nieces and nephews in Cornwall. As WWII looms, it will be the last time the family group gets together.
The Beach House - Jack Mullen is a law student at Harvard, he's got a summer job with a law firm, and life is great - until his father tells him that his brother has been found dead... A master of the genre' - Sunday Times
The Distance Between Us - Jake, fleeing a loveless marriage, arrives in Scotland in search of the father he never knew. Stella, an Italian-Scottish woman, shares a dark secret with her sister Nina. Its exposure threatens all of them.
Just William 5 - Jarvis has made the voices of William and his gang of outlaws his own in these readings. Stories include William and the Russian Prince, William and the White Elephant, and William and the Ebony Hair Brush.
Goodnight Mr Tom - John Thaw proves his versatility in this moving wartime story. He stars as Mister Tom, who takes ni Willie, a boy evacuated from war-torn London - and thus removed from his difficult, abusive mother. It's an adaptation of Michelle Magorian's classic book. Cert. PG. (1 video)
Joyce Grenfell Requests.... - Joyce Grenfell's reading of her life story is a comic feast of anecdotes and character sketches, including her glamorous and madcap American mother, her Aunt Nancy Astor and her beloved husband Reggie.
Round The Horne: Volume 3 - Kenneth Horne is the golden-voiced straight man in these four hilarious programmes, recorded between 1965 and 1969, supported by the comic talents of Kenneth Williams, Betty Marsden, Hugh Paddick and Bill Pertwee. Zany humour!
The Glass Lake - Kit McMahon leads a charmed life in a tiny lakeside village - but tragedy strikes and her beautiful, beloved mother dies. Kit is determined to carry out her last wishes.
The Lincoln Lawyer - Lincoln lawyers are the bottom of the food chain, working out of the back of a Lincoln car as they criss-cross Los Angeles taking on whatever cases they can. Mickey Hallers first high-paying client in years is a brutal rich boy ¿ but this is no straightforward case...
Dylan Thomas At The Bbc - Lively interviews and readings by Thomas himself and others, paint a fascinating portrait of one of the 20th century's finest poets - from the BBCs outstanding archives.
Busman'S Honeymoon - Lord Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane are enjoying their idyllic honeymoon - until they find a body in the cellar.
The Moving Finger - Lymstock is a town where even a sudden outbreak of anonymous hate-mail causes only a minor stir. But it all changes when one of the recipients commits suicide.'The Puzzle in The Moving Finger is fit for experts' The Times Unabridged
The Nine Tailors - Man about town and amateur sleuth, Lord Peter Wimsey, and his man, Bunter, are drawn into a series of intriguing incidents after being stranded in the remote village of Fenchurch St. Paul.
Silver Pigs - Marcus Didius Falco is a private investigator in ancient Rome. He discovers from the niece of a Senator that a stockpile of silver ingots, or pigs, are destined for trouble. He embarks on a case of smuggling, murder and treason.
Goodbye Mr Chips - Martin Clunes plays Mr Chipping over a 50 year period - from his first day as a Latin Master to his death at 83 - in this remake of one of the best loved classics of English literature and film. Cert. U (1 video)
Just William Volume 2 - Martin Jarvis has made the voices of William the loveable rogue and his gang of 'Outlaws' his own in these marvellous readings.There's nothing to touch them - Independent on Sunday
Just William 3 - Martin Jarvis is described as "the wizard of the talking book" by The Times, and listening to this shows exactly why. The loveable rogue Wiliam and his gang of 'outlaws' spring to life in this collection of much-loved stories.
Predator - Medical examiner Dr Kay Scarpetta is back home in Richmond, Virginia. Of course, in no time at all she finds herself being asked to call upon her considerable experience to track down another killer¿
One Step Behind - Mid Summer's Eve in Scandinavia, and three young friends are shot, their bodies photographed in a grisly tableau. Meanwhile, one of Inspector Wallander's colleagues is murdered. His investigations keep him just one step behind.
A Murder Is Announced - Miss Jane Marple and her neighbours in the village of Chipping Cleghorn read in the local paper that a murder will take place one Friday evening in October ... Who can resist?
A Caribbean Mystery - Miss Marple is holidaying in the Caribbean when a mysterious man approaches her with a surprising question - and the next day he's found dead. Now its Miss Marple's turn to ask the questions....Unabridged
The Last Juror - Mississippi, 1970. In a gripping trial, Danny Padgitt is convicted to life for a brutal murder. But 'life' doesn't always mean life, and nine year's later, Danny is out of prison and is seeking revenge.
The Full Cupboard Of Life - Mma Ramotswe, Botswana's only female private eye, has weighty matters on her mind, including a new client's gold-digging suitors.
Round The Horne: The Very Best - More hilarity from the Round the Horne series, selected by the widows of Barry Took and Marty Feldman. Re-live the high times with Rambling Syd Rumpo, Julian and Sandy, Daphne Whitethigh, Seamus Android and more.
Never Surrender - In this compelling fictional story about Churchill's battle of wills with Hitler, courage and defiance are displayed in abundance - not just by Churchill, but by ordinary people over three fateful weeks.
Eleven Minutes - In this daring modern fable about the nature of love and sex, Maria dreams of finding fame and fortune but works as a prostitute. Her despairing view of love is eventually put to the test.
Winston'S War - In this masterful blend of fact and imagination, the listener is placed in the thick of history, witnessing the relationship between Winston Churchill and Guy Burgess, BBC reporter - and leading Soviet spy.
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