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Adrian Lester on Henry V

Performing Shakespeare

by Adrian Lester, Julian Curry ...

Series series Shakespeare on Stage
Adrian Lester discusses playing Henry V. Taken from Shakespeare On Stage: Thirteen Leading Actors on Thirteen Key Roles.In each volume of the Shakespeare On Stage series, a leading actor takes us behind the scenes, recreating in detail a memorable performance in one of Shakespeare's major roles. They discuss their character, working through the play scene by scene, with refreshing candour and in ... Read more

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Adrian Lester discusses playing Henry V. Taken from Shakespeare On Stage: Thirteen Leading Actors on Thirteen Key Roles.In each volume of the Shakespeare On Stage series, a leading actor takes us behind the scenes, recreating in detail a memorable performance in one of Shakespeare's major roles. They discuss their character, working through the play scene by scene, with refreshing candour and in
... Read more
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Julius Caesar

by William Shakespeare, E.A. Copen, Pierre Arthur Laure, Tom Wheelwright ...

Narrated by Michael Feast, a full cast, Estelle Kohler, Bill Homewood, Adrian Lester, Geoffrey Whitehead ...

Series series The Arkangel Shakespeare Collection
Unabridged

2 hours 26 min

At the heart of this tragic history is one of Shakespeare's most noble characters, the statesman Brutus, who is caught in a devastating conflict between private affection and public duty.Julius Caesar has become the most powerful man in the Rome. Does his power now threaten the very existence of the Republic itself? A conspiracy is hatched, one that will have fatal consequences not only for Caesar ... Read more

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At the heart of this tragic history is one of Shakespeare's most noble characters, the statesman Brutus, who is caught in a devastating conflict between private affection and public duty.Julius Caesar has become the most powerful man in the Rome. Does his power now threaten the very existence of the Republic itself? A conspiracy is hatched, one that will have fatal consequences not only for Caesar
... Read more

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Sir Lenny Henry’s Journey to Othello

A BBC Radio Collection

by Lenny Henry, William Shakespeare2 ...

Narrated by Lenny Henry, Judi Dench, Conrad Nelson, Lolita Chakrabarti, Adrian Lester, Trevor Nunn, Dominic Dromgoole, Patsy Rodenburg, Sir Peter Hall, Barry Rutter0, Full Cast1 ...

Unabridged

3 hours 22 min

Three BBC Radio programmes charting Sir Lenny Henry’s transformation from comic actor to tragic hero – including the complete full-cast production of Shakespeare’s OthelloLenny Henry used to hate Shakespeare. For over 35 years he avoided anything to do with the Bard – until, in 2006, he decided to find out just what the rest of the world saw in him. In this enthralling collection, we hear how ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

Three BBC Radio programmes charting Sir Lenny Henry’s transformation from comic actor to tragic hero – including the complete full-cast production of Shakespeare’s OthelloLenny Henry used to hate Shakespeare. For over 35 years he avoided anything to do with the Bard – until, in 2006, he decided to find out just what the rest of the world saw in him. In this enthralling collection, we hear how
... Read more
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The Tempest

by William Shakespeare, E.A. Copen, Pierre Arthur Laure, Tom Wheelwright ...

Narrated by Jennifer Ehle, Adrian Lester, a full cast, Bob Peck, Simon Russell Beale, Jamie Glover ...

Series series The Arkangel Shakespeare Collection
Unabridged

2 hours 11 min

This haunting drama of vengeance and forgiveness crowns the group of tragicomic romances that Shakespeare composed at the end of his career. Sometimes read as his farewell to the stage, the play contains some of Shakespeare's most lyrical verse.Prospero, wise Duke of Milan, has been deposed by Antonio, his wicked brother, and exiled with his daughter Miranda to a mysterious island. But Prospero ... Read more

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This haunting drama of vengeance and forgiveness crowns the group of tragicomic romances that Shakespeare composed at the end of his career. Sometimes read as his farewell to the stage, the play contains some of Shakespeare's most lyrical verse.Prospero, wise Duke of Milan, has been deposed by Antonio, his wicked brother, and exiled with his daughter Miranda to a mysterious island. But Prospero
... Read more

Also available as: eBooks
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Neil Gaiman's How the Marquis Got His Coat Back

BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation

by Neil Gaiman ...

Narrated by Neil Gaiman, Adrian Lester, Bernard Cribbins, Don Warrington, Full Cast, James McAvoy, Mitch Benn, Paterson Joseph, Samantha Beart ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Neil Gaiman Full-Cast Radio Adaptations
Abridged

1 hour

Paterson Joseph stars as the Marquis de Carabas in this brand new BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of Neil Gaiman's spin-off short story, set in the magical world of Neverwhere.Returning us to London Below, this enchanting tale continues the story of one of the most colourful characters from Neverwhere – the cool, charming, resourceful Marquis de Carabas, who trades in favours and always has a ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

Paterson Joseph stars as the Marquis de Carabas in this brand new BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of Neil Gaiman's spin-off short story, set in the magical world of Neverwhere.Returning us to London Below, this enchanting tale continues the story of one of the most colourful characters from Neverwhere – the cool, charming, resourceful Marquis de Carabas, who trades in favours and always has a
... Read more
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The Patricia Highsmith BBC Radio Collection

The Talented Mr Ripley, Strangers on a Train, Carol & other stories

by Patricia Highsmith ...

Narrated by Ian Hart, Anton Lesser, Michael Sheen, Saskia Reeves, Bill Nighy, Adrian Lester, Zoë Wanamaker, Mark Billingham, Full Cast, John Sharian ...

Unabridged

15 hours 20 min

The definitive collection of dramatisations and readings of Patricia Highsmith's finest fiction - plus bonus materialA master of the psychological crime genre, Patricia Highsmith is most famous for her quintet of bestselling 'Ripley' novels, and her groundbreaking thriller Strangers on a Train (notably adapted as a classic film by Alfred Hitchcock). This extensive collection encompasses her best ... Read more

$29.99 CAD

The definitive collection of dramatisations and readings of Patricia Highsmith's finest fiction - plus bonus materialA master of the psychological crime genre, Patricia Highsmith is most famous for her quintet of bestselling 'Ripley' novels, and her groundbreaking thriller Strangers on a Train (notably adapted as a classic film by Alfred Hitchcock). This extensive collection encompasses her best
... Read more
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The Actor and the Target

New Edition

by Declan Donnellan ...

Narrated by Adrian Lester ...

Unabridged

7 hours 52 min

“Acting is a reflex, a mechanism for development and survival.... It isn’t ‘second nature,’ it is ‘first nature.’” —Declan DonnellanThis immensely popular and ever-practical book on acting takes a scalpel to the heart of actors’ persistent fears, helping them to release their talent on stage. It is straightforward and unpretentious, with a spirit of artistic and personal freedom.This audiobook is ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

“Acting is a reflex, a mechanism for development and survival.... It isn’t ‘second nature,’ it is ‘first nature.’” —Declan DonnellanThis immensely popular and ever-practical book on acting takes a scalpel to the heart of actors’ persistent fears, helping them to release their talent on stage. It is straightforward and unpretentious, with a spirit of artistic and personal freedom.This audiobook is
... Read more
Adrian Lester and Lolita Chakrabarti: A Working Diary

by Adrian Lester, Ms Lolita Chakrabarti ...

Series series Theatre Makers
“An exhilarating, fascinating and eye-opening journey with two of our most inspirational creatives. A must-read for anyone interested in the crafts of acting and writing or considering a career as a self-employed artist. Lolita and Adrian don't shy away from documenting the reality of our profession – the endless multi-tasking, the long unpaid hours, and the peaks and troughs of generating your ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

“An exhilarating, fascinating and eye-opening journey with two of our most inspirational creatives. A must-read for anyone interested in the crafts of acting and writing or considering a career as a self-employed artist. Lolita and Adrian don't shy away from documenting the reality of our profession – the endless multi-tasking, the long unpaid hours, and the peaks and troughs of generating your
... Read more
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Dare Not Linger

The Presidential Years

by Nelson Mandela, Mandla Langa, Graça Machel ...

Narrated by Adrian Lester ...

Unabridged

13 hours 22 min

The long-awaited second volume of Nelson Mandela’s memoirs, left unfinished at his death and never before available, are here completed and expanded with notes and speeches written by Mandela during his historic presidency, making for a moving sequel to his worldwide bestseller Long Walk to Freedom.“I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many ... Read more

$38.99 CAD

The long-awaited second volume of Nelson Mandela’s memoirs, left unfinished at his death and never before available, are here completed and expanded with notes and speeches written by Mandela during his historic presidency, making for a moving sequel to his worldwide bestseller Long Walk to Freedom.“I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many
... Read more
Black Cat Weekly #99

by Steve Liskow, donalee Moulton, Chuck Brownman, Adrian Cole, Hal Charles, Lester del Rey, Frank Kane, Joseph Payne Brennan ...

Our 99th issue is another great one, with stellar contributions from some of the best in modern and classic mysteries, science fiction, and fantasy. 8 short stories and 2 novelets round on this issue--dig in!Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure:“The Plan,” by Chuck Brownman [Michael Bracken Presents short story]“The Humbling Homecoming,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery]“Hot Sugar Blues,” by ... Read more

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Our 99th issue is another great one, with stellar contributions from some of the best in modern and classic mysteries, science fiction, and fantasy. 8 short stories and 2 novelets round on this issue--dig in!Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure:“The Plan,” by Chuck Brownman [Michael Bracken Presents short story]“The Humbling Homecoming,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery]“Hot Sugar Blues,” by
... Read more
Black Cat Weekly #92

by John M. Floyd, O'Neil De Noux, Fritz Leiber, Darrell Schweitzer, Adrian Cole, Maurice Leblanc, Edgar Wallace, Lester del Rey, Hal Charles, Wm. Gray Beyer ...

Our 92nd issue features a pair of classic novels, the science fiction tale Destiny Times Three, by Fritz Leiber, and The Clue of the New Pin, a mystery by Edgar Wallace. Leiber is one of my favorite authors (he has an amazing body of work, notably the Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser sword and sorcery series, but also much else of note in the fantasy, science fiction, and horror fields). And Edgar ... Read more

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Our 92nd issue features a pair of classic novels, the science fiction tale Destiny Times Three, by Fritz Leiber, and The Clue of the New Pin, a mystery by Edgar Wallace. Leiber is one of my favorite authors (he has an amazing body of work, notably the Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser sword and sorcery series, but also much else of note in the fantasy, science fiction, and horror fields). And Edgar
... Read more
A Christmas Movie

by John M. Floyd ...

A Christmas Eve robbery puts small town Sheriff Lucy Valentine on the case, assisted as always by her savvy mother Fran and deputy Ed Malone. When an anonymous clue leads to connections with the holiday classic "It's a Wonderful Life," Lucy realizes the thief might be closer to home than expected.With no scraps of evidence but many twists and turns ahead, can Lucy and her mother crack the case by ... Read more

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A Christmas Eve robbery puts small town Sheriff Lucy Valentine on the case, assisted as always by her savvy mother Fran and deputy Ed Malone. When an anonymous clue leads to connections with the holiday classic "It's a Wonderful Life," Lucy realizes the thief might be closer to home than expected.With no scraps of evidence but many twists and turns ahead, can Lucy and her mother crack the case by
... Read more