From BBC Radio 4 Extra: Dramatisation of the classic novel by Victor Hugo set in France around the time of the Revolution, featuring Joss Ackland.
Since...moreFrom BBC Radio 4 Extra: Dramatisation of the classic novel by Victor Hugo set in France around the time of the Revolution, featuring Joss Ackland.
Since I don't remember how many times I've already read this book, I decided to listen to this magnificent BBC dramatization. However I won't dare to watch to the recent Hollywood's movie since Gerard Depardieu is the perfect character for the personification of Jean Valjean.(less)
**spoiler alert** P D James's latest novel, dramatised by Neville Teller, finds Commander Dalgliesh (once again played by Richard Derrington) and DI K...more**spoiler alert** P D James's latest novel, dramatised by Neville Teller, finds Commander Dalgliesh (once again played by Richard Derrington) and DI Kate Miskin (Deborah McAndrew) investigating a mysterious death at a top cosmetic surgery clinic, Cheverell Manor, in Dorset. The clinic lies close to an ancient stone circle - the Cheverell Stones - where a young woman accused of witchcraft, Mary Keyte, was burned to death in the 17th century. One of the staff at the Manor believes the ghost of Mary Keyte is not at rest, while others may have a grudge against the clinic's arrogant owner. Added to this, there is an argument over a disputed inheritance which may or may not have a bearing on the crime.
The Private Patient is the latest in the long-running Dalgliesh series, and the first to be dramatised on radio before television. The entire serial will be released on CD by BBC Audiobooks in June, and repeated on Radio 7 in August as part of a PD James season.
The dramatiser is Neville Teller, who also dramatised the previous Dalgliesh serial featuring Richard Derrington and Deborah McAndrew, A Taste For Death.
The jilted Marquise de Merteuil begins a game of seduction and revenge. Choderlos de Laclos's famous story stars Ciaran Hinds.
Available at BBC Radio 7...moreThe jilted Marquise de Merteuil begins a game of seduction and revenge. Choderlos de Laclos's famous story stars Ciaran Hinds.
**spoiler alert** David Dodge's novel is a fast-paced, entertaining page-turner that was subsequently turned into a memorable film by Alfred Hitchcock...more**spoiler alert** David Dodge's novel is a fast-paced, entertaining page-turner that was subsequently turned into a memorable film by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Cary Grant and Grace Kelly. Now, Jean Buchanan's dramatisation brings it to radio. American John Robie is living quietly in the South of France, trying to put his career as a notorious jewel thief behind him. However, when a series of huge jewel thefts begins on the Riviera, targeting rich Americans, the police immediately suspect he's returned to his old ways. To prove his innocence, and trap the real thief, Robie must resort to subterfuge. But his plans go awry when the daughter of one of the rich American tourists takes rather too close an interest in him - and his past.(less)
**spoiler alert** Nigel Cooke reads George Eliot's disturbing tale of clairvoyance and mind-reading.
As Latimer begins to lose his mind-reading powers...more**spoiler alert** Nigel Cooke reads George Eliot's disturbing tale of clairvoyance and mind-reading.
As Latimer begins to lose his mind-reading powers - an old friend persuades him to take part in an extraordinary experiment.
Abridged by Eileen Horne
Produced by Clive Brill A Pacificus Production for BBC Radio 4.(less)
Chrissie, your book just arrived from Belgium, thanks!!
It took me some time to get into this book since in the beginning they are too many characters...moreChrissie, your book just arrived from Belgium, thanks!!
It took me some time to get into this book since in the beginning they are too many characters to get know through the plot. This is the story of the Italian invasion in the island of Cephalonia in Greece. Captain Corelli is ahead of this invasion and he fells in love with Pelagia who, in the other hand, is also involved with Madras who belongs to a group of Greek partisans. Dr Iannis is the doctor who practices medicine in this small island. The author manages very well to make a mixture of styles from history to fantasy including a lot of irony into this fabulous story.(less)
**spoiler alert** More drama erupts, as Carole Seddon's murder investigation reaches a gripping climax. Read by Joanna Tope.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/progr...more**spoiler alert** More drama erupts, as Carole Seddon's murder investigation reaches a gripping climax. Read by Joanna Tope.
The first book of this trilogy La chamber de la reine starts the saga of Sylvie Valaine who tries to escape from the villainous hands of Cardinal Rich...moreThe first book of this trilogy La chamber de la reine starts the saga of Sylvie Valaine who tries to escape from the villainous hands of Cardinal Richelieu. She is raised by the Vendome family and becomes Anne d'Autriche's "fille d'honneur" in the middle of a climate of conspiracy and treachery. However, Sylvie is close watched by his childhood friend and guardian Francois de Vendome.
In this second book of this trilogy, Sylvie is obliged to marry La Ferriere who betrays her and Francois must prompt help her in order to save her virtue from the Cardinal.
The plot of this second book is much more interesting and it’s a real page-turner. A good reason to finish this trilogy and see what happens next. (less)
Just arrived from USA through BM. "Girl with a pearl earring" was superb; "The Lady and the Unicorn" was so and so; and finally, I didn't like "The Vi...moreJust arrived from USA through BM. "Girl with a pearl earring" was superb; "The Lady and the Unicorn" was so and so; and finally, I didn't like "The Virgin Blue" which will be the last book I read by this author.(less)
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