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Tales from the Arabian Nights: A BBC Radio 4 Drama by Colin Haydn Evans

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/649508 [https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/649508] to listen full audiobooks. Title: Tales from the Arabian Nights: A BBC Radio 4 Drama Author: Colin Haydn Evans Narrator: James Tefler, Philip Anthony, Carolyn Backhouse, Geoffrey Banks, Mary Wimbush, John Baddeley, Simon Carter, Rachel Atkins, Full Cast, Teresa Gallagher, Derek Jacobi Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 53 minutes Release date: November 16, 2023 Genres: Classics Publisher's Summary: Seven of Shahrazad's stories of love, magic and mystery - plus bonus documentary A collection of fabulous tales of genies, heroes, flying carpets and fantastic voyages, The Arabian Nights has enchanted generations of children and adults. Forged in the Islamic Golden Age, it was brought to Europe in the 18th Century, where it became an instant sensation. Included here are seven full-cast dramatisations, starring Carolyn Backhouse as Shahrazad and Derek Jacobi as the King, as well as a bonus edition of In Our Time exploring the story behind the tales. Ghanim, the Thrall of Love - To escape the executioner's sword, Shahrazad beguiles the King with a spellbinding tale of love, jealousy, betrayal - and a magic drum. The Ebony Horse - The magical story of a handsome prince, a beautiful princess, and a remarkable wooden horse. The Three Suitors - When Jamilla's lover is thrown in prison, she devises a cunning plan to free him, involving a carpenter, a magistrate, a bogus camel-cleaner, and a wardrobe... The Ninth Pedestal - Prince Zain inherits eight valuable statues - but the ninth is missing. He goes on a quest to find it - but what he discovers is beyond price... Homza's Dance - The hunt for a lost arrow leads Prince Ahmed into an amazing adventure of sorcery and transformation. The Hunchback - A series of bizarre accidents befall an eccentric cast of characters in a tale that's full of twists and turns. The Dream of Baba Abdullah - In a final attempt to save her life, Shahrazad invites the king to enter the final story with her - or return alone... In Our Time: The Arabian Nights - Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the myths, tales and legends of this ever-shifting sea of stories. Cast and credits Adapted by Colin Haydn Evans Directed by Nigel Bryant Music: Sue Harris and Steafan Hannigan Starring Carolyn Backhouse as Shahrazad and Derek Jacobi as the King. Ghanim, the Thrall of Love Wazir - Simon Carter Ghanim - Michael Lumsden Leila - Moir Leslie Caliph - Duncan Law Rahil - Mary Wimbush Slave - Richard O'Ryan Old Man - Geoffrey Banks The Ebony Horse Kamar - James Telfer The Sage - Roger Hume Shams - Teresa Gallagher Kamar's father - John Baddeley The Three Suitors Jamilla - Rachel Atkins Hassan - William Chubb Faris - Geoffrey Banks Gaoler - Michael Mears Magistrate - Philip Anthony Carpenter - John Baddeley Shahrazad's father - Simon Carter The Ninth Pedestal Prince Zain - James Telfer Moubarak - John Baddeley Genie - Steve Hodson Maysun -Teresa Gallagher Homza's Dance Ahmed - James Telfer Peri Banou - Rachel Atkins Sultan - Philip Anthony Sorceress - Mary Wimbush Hussein - Steve Hodson The Hunchback Tailor - Harry Landis Tailor's wife - Maria Charles Doctor's wife - Mary Wimbush Doctor - Philip Anthony Seamstress - Kate Binchy Christian - John Baddeley Watchman - Jonathan Owen Magistrate - Maurice Denham Hunchback - Tania Ison The Dream of Baba Abdullah Baba Abdullah - Daniel Strauss Dervish - Geoffrey Banks In Our Time Presented by Melvyn Bragg With Robert Irwin, Marina Warner and Gerard van Gelder Produced by James Cook © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

The Rainbow by Yasunari Kawabata

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/652128 [https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/652128] to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Rainbow Author: Yasunari Kawabata Narrator: Ami Okumura Jones Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 55 minutes Release date: November 9, 2023 Genres: Classics Publisher's Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. With the Second World War only a few years in the past, and Japan still reeling from its effects, two sisters - born to the same father but different mothers - struggle to make sense of the new world in which they are coming of age. Asako, the younger, has become obsessed with locating a third sibling, while also experiencing love for the first time. While Momoko, their father's first child - haunted by the loss of her kamikaze boyfriend and their final, disturbing days together - seeks comfort in a series of unhealthy romances. And both sisters find themselves unable to outrun the legacies of their late mothers. A thoughtful, probing novel about the enduring traumas of war, the unbreakable bonds of family and the inescapability of the past, The Rainbow is a searing, melancholy work from one of Japan's greatest writers. ©2023 Yasunari Kawabata (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Anna Karenina: A BBC Radio Full-Cast Dramatisation by Leo Tolstoy

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/652119 [https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/652119] to listen full audiobooks. Title: Anna Karenina: A BBC Radio Full-Cast Dramatisation Author: Leo Tolstoy Narrator: Alfred Enoch, Kate Phillips, Rory Kinnear, Full Cast Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 50 minutes Release date: June 15, 2023 Genres: Classics Publisher's Summary: A brand-new BBC Radio full-cast dramatisation of Tolstoy's epic love story Beautiful and intelligent young Anna suffers in her loveless marriage, dreaming of the romantic life she should be living, and the love that others around her should be sharing honestly with one another. When she meets the dashing Vronsky he seems to offer everything she has been craving, but the cost she will pay is higher than she could have imagined. Meanwhile Konstantin Levin, a gentle landowner who shares Anna's belief in sincerity, attempts to channel his beliefs into his land, his family, and his love for beautiful aristocrat Kitty, and must risk everything to discover his capacity for life. Dramatised by the award-winning Linda Marshall Griffiths, Anna Karenina is a powerful story of passion, infidelity, vengeance and retribution. Starring Kate Phillips (Peaky Blinders), Alfred Enoch (Harry Potter films) and Rory Kinnear (James Bond films), this brand-new adaptation is an epic and compelling production that will stay with each listener for a lifetime. Written by Leo Tolstoy Dramatised by Linda Marshall Griffiths Cast Anna - Kate Phillips Vronsky - Alfred Enoch Karenin - Rory Kinnear Levin - Sacha Dhawan Kitty - Anneika Rose Stiva - Adetomiwa Edun Dolly - Rosalie Craig Seryozha - Rafferty Railton Countess Vronskaya - Leah Marks Kuzma/Priest/Porter - Hasan Dixon Princess/Nurse/Madame Kartasova - Georgie Glen First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 30 April - 14 May 2023 ©2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Robert Louis Stevenson: A BBC Radio Drama Collection: Treasure Island, Kidnapped, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and more by Robert Louis Stevenson

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/649499 [https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/649499] to listen full audiobooks. Title: Robert Louis Stevenson: A BBC Radio Drama Collection: Treasure Island, Kidnapped, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and more Author: Robert Louis Stevenson Narrator: Wally K. Daly, Tony Osoba, Phyliss Logan, Stuart Mcquarrie, Michael Nardone, Jack Lowden, Madeleine Worrall, John Dougall, Nina Wadia, David Tennant, Full Cast, Peter Jeffrey, David Rintoul, Alan Cumming Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 22 minutes Release date: May 25, 2023 Genres: Classics Publisher's Summary: A thrilling collection of dramatisations from the classic Scottish master of tales Robert Louis Stevenson was a novelist, essayist, poet and travel writer, and created some of the most famous and influential characters in modern literature. From Long John Silver and David Balfour to Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, his figures swiftly became the shorthand for piracy, monstrous medicine, and the slave trade in America. A master of atmosphere and an enthusiast of foreign travel, Stevenson wrote countless stories which have been enjoyed in film, television and theatre adaptations throughout the years. In this fantastic collection, enjoy the ripping adventures of Treasure Island, with young Jim Hawkins discovering a treasure map in a pirate's chest and soon finding himself drawn into a world of danger and high seas adventure with the charismatic Long John Silver. The next two stories are introduced by David Tennant (Doctor Who, Good Omens): Kidnapped, the thrilling tale of one young man's escape from the Jacobite rebellions, only to be press-ganged onto a slave ship heading for the plantations of America, and The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, the terrifying story of a scientist experimenting on himself, and the terrible dark discovery he makes, featuring Stuart McQuarrie (The Crown, Shetland) and John Dougall (The Girl on the Train, Holby City). Five further stories follow: 'The Bottle Imp', a twisted tale about a magic bottle, The Master of Ballantrae, a buccaneering tale of two rival brothers, and Weir of Hermiston, Stevenson's unfinished novel of passion and rebellion in the Lowlands. In 'Olalla', a family is hiding a terrible secret in the Spanish hills, and in 'Markheim', an unusual stranger is suspiciously helpful. Finally, two fascinating pieces of non-fiction: Travels with a Donkey, Stevenson's account of attempting to travel the French mountains with only a donkey for company and Great Lives, an episode of the series featuring Stevenson as the examined life. Starring such acclaimed actors as David Tennant, Phyllis Logan (Downton Abbey, Lovejoy), Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Mary Queen of Scots) and Alan Cumming (The High Life, The Good Wife), this is a collection not to be missed by any fan of literature or adventure. Contents List Treasure Island Kidnapped The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde 'The Bottle Imp' The Master of Ballantrae Weir of Hermiston 'Olalla' 'Markheim' Travels with a Donkey Great Lives - Robert Louis Stevenson ©2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Estella by Kathy George

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/652198 [https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/652198] to listen full audiobooks. Title: Estella Author: Kathy George Narrator: Elizabeth Brennan Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 2 minutes Release date: May 3, 2023 Genres: Classics Publisher's Summary: 'A haunting and darkly beautiful retelling of Dickens's Great Expectations.' Karen Brooks, author. The icily enigmatic anti-hero of Charles Dickens's Great Expectations tells her own story ... and changes the ending in this beguiling feminist take on a classic for readers of Pip Williams and Karen Brooks. At just three years of age, Estella is taken from her mother, adopted by the wealthy but eccentric Miss Havisham and taught how to break men's hearts. Satis House is dark and oppressive and life with the vengeful Miss Havisham a confusion of contradictory lessons, but the kindness of the household cook and Estella's love of the nearby marshes bring her some joy. Forced to play with Pip, a local boy from a lowly background, Estella captivates his soul and breaks his heart, exactly as Miss Havisham has planned. Years later, Estella returns from school in France as a young woman and is thrust into London society. There she meets Pip again, who has acquired an unknown benefactor and come into money. Miss Havisham recruits Pip to help find Estella a husband, much to her distress. She seems forever fated to be the plaything of others, locked into the destructive cycles her adoptive mother set in motion. Estella is beautiful, headstrong, enigmatic - but who is she, really? Will she ever be able to break free from the constraints of society's expectations and her own childhood? Will Estella finally find a way to tell her own story? This evocative and mesmerising retelling of Great Expectations sheds light on a little understood character in one of Dickens's most beloved novels.