
The Complete Barchester Chronicles
A Full-Cast BBC Radio Dramatisation
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Anthony Trollope
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The acclaimed BBC Radio 4 dramatisation of Anthony Trollope's gently satirical tales of provincial life
One of the most respected, successful chroniclers of nineteenth-century life, Anthony Trollope is still widely read and much-loved today. The Barchester Chronicles - witty moral comedies with a wonderful range of characters - are among his most popular tales.
The first in the series, The Warden, finds Rev. Harding forced to question the moral basis of the life he is leading; and in the sequel, Barchester Towers, the Reverend is now plain Mr Harding, bound up in a tale of intrigue, hypocrisy and ambition that will delight the listener.
Dr Thorne is a gripping drama of wealth and wedlock; while Framley Parsonage tells the story of a naive, ambitious young clergyman whose unwise associations bring him to the brink of ruin. The Small House at Allington explores the power of devotion, in the form of Lily Dale’s love for self-seeking Adolphus Crosbie.
Finally, The Last Chronicle of Barset sees the most popular characters from Trollope’s earlier novels, including the Proudies, Lily, Mr Harding and Archdeacon Grantly, reunited in a moving tale of honesty triumphing over hypocrisy.
Nearly twenty hours of ironic, witty and wonderfully written drama is contained in this collection. With a star cast including Brenda Blethyn, Eleanor Bron, Kenneth Cranham, Anna Massey, Leo McKern, Simon Russell Beale, Amanda Root, Alex Jennings, David Haig, Rosemary Leach and Emma Fielding, it is guaranteed to appeal to all fans of Trollope’s comic masterpieces.
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du Maurier is such a good author
- By Monhegan Monarch on 12-05-24
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George Bernard Shaw
- A BBC Radio Drama Collection
- By: George Bernard Shaw
- Narrated by: full cast, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes, and others
- Length: 25 hrs and 48 mins
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George Bernard Shaw - or Bernard Shaw, as he preferred to be known - was one of Ireland's foremost dramatists and thinkers. His plays range from contemporary satires to historical allegories, and are infused with ideas, insight, wit and wisdom. Included here are some of his best works, adapted for radio and brought together in reverse chronological order in one statement collection.
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King Magnus and Prime Minister Proteus
- By SS on 07-06-23
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Dr Wortle's School
- By: Anthony Trollope
- Narrated by: Timothy West
- Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Dr Wortle's School introduces the unassuming Mr. Peacocke and his polite, newly-wed bride, as they join the teaching staff of an elite and exclusive Christian boys' school. Dr. Wortle, a devoted English scholar and the headmaster of the seminary academy, welcomes his two new teachers, confident that they will uphold the high standards of education at the school.
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Trollope is amazing, and Timothy West is amazing
- By Claire on 04-18-12
By: Anthony Trollope
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The Forsytes: The Complete Series
- BBC Radio 4 Full-Cast Dramatisation
- By: John Galsworthy
- Narrated by: full cast, Jessica Raine, Joseph Millson, and others
- Length: 15 hrs
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Jessica Raine stars in all four BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations of John Galsworthy's Forsyte novels. An irresistible family saga of love, money and betrayal, The Forsytes: The Complete Series encompasses four acclaimed BBC Radio 4 productions of Galsworthy's perennially popular epic, spanning 50 years from 1886 to 1936.
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Exceptional
- By Anonymous User on 06-13-19
By: John Galsworthy
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Book at Bedtime: A BBC Radio Collection
- 10 Unmissable Classics
- By: Charlotte Brontë, Robert Louis Stevenson, Jane Austen, and others
- Narrated by: Juliet Stevenson, Samuel West, Anne-Marie Duff, and others
- Length: 26 hrs and 33 mins
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This diverse, wide-ranging anthology features readings of 10 of the greatest books in the English language, taken from the BBC's Book at Bedtime and performed by a stellar cast of narrators. Here are nearly 27 hours of sensational stories, from iconic romances and humorous travelogues to pioneering Modernist masterpieces and compelling explorations of the human heart. Comprising much-loved favourites as well as neglected classics, this genre-spanning selection has something for everyone.
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Loud musical interludes
- By L. Lang on 10-13-24
By: Charlotte Brontë, and others
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Jeeves & Wooster
- The Collected Radio Dramas
- By: P. G. Wodehouse
- Narrated by: full cast, Michael Hordern, Richard Briers
- Length: 17 hrs and 56 mins
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A rollicking collection of six acclaimed dramatisations of P.G Wodehouse's Jeeves & Wooster novels, starring Michael Hordern and Richard Briers as Jeeves and Wooster. Also featuring Maurice Denham, Paul Eddington, David Jason, John Le Mesurier, Miriam Margolyes, Jonathan Cecil, Liza Goddard and Patrick Cargill.
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tracks out of order
- By Justin Sluyter on 06-02-19
By: P. G. Wodehouse
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BBC Classics Children’s Library
- A Timeless Collection of 21 Tales for All Ages
- By: Lewis Carroll, Kenneth Grahame, E. Nesbit, and others
- Narrated by: Joseph Ayre, Sam Dale, Carolyn Pickles, and others
- Length: 21 hrs and 56 mins
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This superlative collection of children's stories brings together a feast of fantastic fiction, read in full by a host of top narrators and with a comprehensive track listing for ease of listening. Comprising everything from fairytales for little ones to thrilling adventures for pre-teens, these unabridged readings are ideal for families to keep, treasure and dip into as their children grow.
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Stellar!!
- By Catherine on 06-14-23
By: Lewis Carroll, and others
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The Susan Hill BBC Radio Drama Collection
- 14 Full-Cast Dramas
- By: Susan Hill
- Narrated by: Sian Philips, Judi Dench, Peggy Ashcroft, and others
- Length: 15 hrs and 29 mins
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Award-winning author Dame Susan Hill is best known for her hit ghost story The Woman in Black and her popular ‘Simon Serailler’ detective series, but she has also written extensively for radio. This audio anthology includes full-cast adaptations of two of her early novels, plus an additional 12 BBC Radio plays, many of them available for the very first time since their original broadcasts.
By: Susan Hill
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The Edith Wharton BBC Radio Drama Collection
- By: Edith Wharton
- Narrated by: Anna Massey, Ben Miles, Eleanor Bron, and others
- Length: 16 hrs and 16 mins
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A BBC radio collection of full-cast dramatisations, bringing together Edith Wharton’s most popular and best-loved works.
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Superb cast and presentation!
- By Robin on 05-07-23
By: Edith Wharton
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The Complete George Smiley Radio Dramas
- BBC Radio 4 Full-Cast Dramatisation
- By: John le Carré
- Narrated by: full cast, Simon Russell Beale
- Length: 18 hrs and 59 mins
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The complete collection of acclaimed BBC Radio dramas based on John le Carré's best-selling novels, starring Simon Russell Beale as George Smiley. With a star cast including Kenneth Cranham, Eleanor Bron, Brian Cox, Ian MacDiarmid, Anna Chancellor, Hugh Bonneville and Lindsay Duncan, these enthralling dramatisations perfectly capture the atmosphere of le Carré's taut, thrilling spy novels.
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good reading but can't navigate
- By RB Vancouver on 01-07-17
By: John le Carré
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The Plays of J. B. Priestley
- A BBC Radio Collection of 13 Full-Cast Productions
- By: J. B. Priestley
- Narrated by: Toby Jones, Harriet Walter, Alan Bennett, and others
- Length: 19 hrs and 34 mins
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J. B. Priestley was one of Britain's most significant writers. His output was prodigious: in his lifetime, he penned 26 novels, 39 plays and hundreds of essays. He enjoyed great success on stage, notably with Dangerous Corner, Time and the Conways and An Inspector Calls, which experimented with narrative structure and unorthodox theories of time. Included here are some of his most esteemed works, adapted for radio and brought together in one statement collection.
By: J. B. Priestley
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The Fyodor Dostoevsky BBC Radio Drama Collection
- Including Crime and Punishment, The Idiot, Devils & The Brothers Karamazov
- By: Fyodor Dostoevsky
- Narrated by: Roy Marsden, Alex Jennings, Roger Allam, and others
- Length: 17 hrs and 28 mins
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One of the most important and influential Russian writers of the 19th century, Fyodor Dostoevsky is admired worldwide for his great realist novels, exploring questions of morality, philosophy and the nature of existence. This compilation contains the BBC radio productions of his four most famous novels - as well as three lesser-known works and two bonus documentaries - collected together for the first time.
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Awful. Just read/listen to the actual books
- By wahwah on 05-02-22
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- Andrea mcmillan
- 07-28-16
Delightful!
Wonderful British stories. Wonderful voices, memorable characters, exciting story line. Don't miss out on these books.
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- ansolis2012
- 02-28-18
Good Heavens!
This was my first Audible book and I quickly became addicted. I enjoyed all the stories except the "Small House at Allington" because I felt that Lucy Dale needed to get over herself. The dramatization is wonderful and the best performances are Mrs. Proudie (she makes nails on a chalkboard more pleasant to withstand) and Dr. Grantley, whose common exclamation "Good Heavens!" makes you chuckle each time. I absolutely recommend this book- it has romance, drama, and fun all rolled into one. Take a break from television and treat yourself to this book!
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- Virginia Waldron
- 10-21-13
Fantastic
I listened to this brilliant performance after the completion of the series. The acting and script are excellent. Lots of humour are evoked by the performance and I found it to be highly entertaining and faithful to Trollope's work. Excellent.
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- Aphrodite K. Konduros
- 07-24-16
Hail, Dr. Sullivan!
Would you consider the audio edition of The Complete Barchester Chronicles (Dramatisation) to be better than the print version?
Truly brought the story to life. I may finally finish Trollope and Thackeray now. My favorite college professor loved all the Victorians. Hail, Harry Sullivan in heaven. I finally see the light!
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- 02-03-18
Excellent dramatization for BBC radio
This is a very entertaining performance by multiple actors, many of whom you may know, of a British classic. Not quite as whimsical as Dickens, nevertheless tells multiple stories full of bright characters, with a slightly satirical tone. The Anglican church hierarchy in the late 19th century, in particular, receives gentle poking.
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- Armen
- 03-15-09
Who would have thought I'd like this?
I never read Trollope, although I have read most of his contemporaries. He just never seemed very interesting - and the idea of books about church politics - in the 19th century - in England!, well, it didn't seem appealing. But the BBC always does good work and I was desperate for a good read.
Eureka! This is a wonderful set of 'dramatisations' - the characters voices are well differentiated and the story is engorssing. If you like Dickens or Eliot - I think you'll like this.
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- jnAmazon Customer
- 11-16-19
The best audio production you’ll ever hear
These people became my friends. Trollops moral sensibility and emotional range is unsurpassed. How does he understand women the way he does? He remains one of the literary wonders of the world. The actors’ characterization, interpretation, humor and vigor are absolutely the best.
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- Glad2Bhere
- 06-13-23
When the BBC was good.
Books are better, of course. Sweet, though.
Try THE EUSTICE DIAMONDS by Trollope, too. Unabridged audiobook, choose reader well.
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- Joseph R
- 08-30-09
Anthony Trollope's Small Affairs
This is a BBC production. What else could better express the excellence of this audio book? The music and performances are perfect. This version is even more accessible than the unabridged audio book. I think this is a result from the slimming down of the original while remaining true to the storyline. The story includes The Warden, Doctor Thorne and The Final Chronicles of Barset. This production fairly zips along without losing any essential element of the story during the dramatization process. It is an ambitious undertaking and faultless executed.
From one point of view, this is a story with strong willed women and is peppered with men with their usual failings. There are delicious misunderstandings about who is to marry whom. The intramural quarrels were fortunately conducted without resort to swords, axes, guns or bombs. In particular, I loved the proposal scene where Mrs. Bolts slaps the face of the odious Mr. Slope. If any man deserved a good solid slap, it was he. This is a thoroughly enjoyable performance to the very last line.
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- Carol
- 05-26-08
Great AudioBook
A Great listen, I throughly enjoyed listening to this book. All of the characters were distinctly individual. Loved the way all of the stories were smoothly intertwined. The romantic entanglements and life dramas were a listening pleasure. I will listen to this book again and again.
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