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‘I salute him with the most heartfelt respect and admiration’ PHILIP PULLMAN ‘One of Britain’s greatest writers’ FINANCIAL TIMES ‘Alan Garner’s world is unbearably beautiful and dangerous’ GUARDIAN In this lyrical and revelatory memoir, Alan Garner, Booker shortlisted author of Treacle Walker, traces the line of his life: from a working-class childhood in the landscape of Cheshire during World War II, through a grammar school education and on to the University of Oxford, and then home to see if he could become what he most desired: a writer. We see the serendipitous moments that drove his course, from coming-of-age in a period of great cultural change, to crossing paths with a famous mathematician while out long-distance running, to the fateful day he chanced across Blackden, the medieval hall, miraculously located next to the giant telescope at Jodrell Bank, that was to become his lasting home and the setting for Treacle Walker. As Garner tells us, a lifetime of working with a pen produces the powsels and thrums of research, imagination and story. These oddments can be shaped into something more than its parts: a vivid tapestry of a creative life that will inspire any reader, and what a celebration it is. 'Better than anyone else writing in English today' THE TIMES ‘A unique genius’ NEW STATESMAN ‘One of the most distinct and profound writers we have’ GUARDIAN

Alan Garner (Author), Robert Powell (Narrator)

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The Voice that Thunders

A collection of writings by the author of the 2022 Booker Prize-shortlisted Treacle Walker 'His work has a symphonic quality unique in fiction' THE TIMES Alan Garner is an exceptional lecturer and essayist. This rich collection of writings, spanning more than twenty years, explores an enviable range of scholarly interests: archaeology, myth, language, education, philosophy, the spiritual quest, mental health, literature, music and film. The book also serves as a poetic autobiography of one of England's best-loved but least public writers. He hears himself declared dead at the age of six; he draws on the deep vein of a rural working-class childhood in a family of craftsmen who instilled the passion for excellence and for innovation and humour. The disciplines he learnt as a Classicist give a shape and clarity to that passion in this richly various book that would have fascinated his forebears, whose work and lives are also celebrated here. This most unusual, most candid, most vivid picture of an English family and its home, its country's history, is also a devastating revelation of a writer's own life. Alan Garner's account of his mental illness will become a classic, and each strand of the book will be a source of fascination to anyone who has ever fallen under the spell of an Alan Garner story, as also to all who concern themselves with the craft of writing.

Alan Garner (Author), Robert Powell, TBD (Narrator)

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A Balls-up in Bohemia

An esteemed new client engages the services of Sherlock Holmes. He embarks upon an adventure that takes him all the way across London whilst Dr. Watson tries to extricate himself from a very unwise marriage. Watson moves into 221 Baker Street where he receives an unexpected early-morning call from Mrs. Hudson, who has something of great importance to share with him.

N P Sercombe (Author), Robert Powell (Narrator)

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Roy Clarke Classic BBC Radio Thrillers: The Events at Black Tor & The 17-Jewelled Shockproof Swiss-M

Two vintage thrillers, written by award-winning writer Roy Clarke and directed by Alan Ayckbourn Acclaimed radio and TV dramatist Roy Clarke is well known for his hit sitcoms Last of the Summer Wine, Open All Hours and Keeping Up Appearances. But before he came to fame, he penned two hugely entertaining six-part thriller serials - both directed by a struggling radio producer who would become one of the most renowned playwrights in the world: Alan Ayckbourn... The Events at Black Tor - When young policeman Jamie is posted to a small village in the Yorkshire Moors, he and his wife Pam are anticipating a nice, quiet life. But the arrival of a curious letter sparks a terrifying chain of events. Aided by Fr Probert, a Dominican friar, the duo come face-to face with the forces of darkness, as they investigate a sinister cult of murderous devil-worshippers... Brian Peck, Juliet Cooke and On the Buses star Bob Grant are among the cast of this spine-chilling thriller with supernatural undercurrents. The 17-Jewelled Shockproof Swiss-Made Bomb - History teacher Johnny Shields is hoping for a romantic evening, but when his date is scuppered by a mysterious man in a raincoat, he finds himself unexpectedly recruited for a dangerous Continental mission. Tasked with infiltrating a highly-organised smuggling gang, will he survive long enough to expose them? This diverting comedy-thriller was Roy Clarke's first radio play, and features Paul Temple star Peter Coke, Bob Grant, Robert Powell and Ben Kingsley. Cast and credits Written by Roy Clarke Theme music composed and played by Trevor Holroyd Produced and directed by Alan Ayckbourn The Events at Black Tor Pam - Juliet Cooke Jamie - Brian Peck Sergeant - James Beck Probert - Bob Grant Radio Voice - Heather Stoney Vicar - Robert Wallace Maggie - Ella Atkinson Coroner - Laurence Bould Brown - Colin Edwynn Man - Chris Canavan Woman - Mavis Rogerson Tramp - Harry Markham Superintendent - David Mahlowe Chief Inspector - Ronald Harvi Spider One - Douglas Fielding Spider Two/Palmer - John Nettles Spider Three - Colin Bell Dog handler - Robert Powell First broadcast BBC Radio 2, 18 April-6 May 1968 The 17-Jewelled Shockproof Swiss-Made Bomb Shields - Peter Coke Major/Leppi/Vittorio - Bob Grant Greta - Veronica Doran Doreen - Sylvia Brayshay Tadpole - Derrick Gilbert Muff/Daniels/Marco - Robert Powell Jean Hogg - Heather Stoney Alfie - Peter Stephens Vera - Elizabeth Ashton Mrs Beckett - Barbara Greenhalgh Julie - Anne Stallybrass Bruno - David Mahlowe Karl/Walter/Sergeant/Pete - Ben Kingsley Karen - Cynthia Grenville Gino - Ronald Harvi Foster - Michael Stirrup Slip - Colin Edwynn First broadcast BBC Radio 2, 18 January-5 February 1968 © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Roy Clarke (Author), Ben Kingsley, Bob Grant, Heather Stoney, Juliet Cooke, Peter Coke, Robert Powell (Narrator)

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The Letters of Lord Byron performed by ROBERT POWELL in a dramatised setting

The Letters of Lord Byron performed by ROBERT POWELL in a dramatised setting “If you want to see into man’s soul, start with this self-portrait. IT’S MAGNIFICENT”. (The Guardian) “...these are a splendid introduction, leading us from his university days, setting up a bear to sit for a fellowship at Cambridge, to his very last few weeks of life in Greece, bled to death by incompetent doctors. And between drinking with jockeys, romping with whores and writing, writing, writing.” (Good Book Guide) George Gordon Byron was born in 1788, the son of the profligate "Mad Jack" Byron and succeeded to the title in 1798 moving to the family seat of Newstead Abbey. He attended Harrow School and Trinity College, Cambridge where he proved to be a poor scholar, preferring boxing, the low life and poetry, publishing his first volume of poems in 1806. In 1809, at 21, he embarked on a grand tour of Europe and on his return to England he married the humourless Annabella Milbanke who gave birth to his daughter Augusta in 1815. The marriage broke down a year later and Byron went abroad never to return to England. Living in Geneva with Percy Shelley and friends, Byron had an illegitimate daughter, Allegra, through his affair with Claire Clairmont. Shortly afterwards he travelled to Italy, meeting the married Countess Teresa Gamba Guiccioli. In 1823 he left Genoa for Cephalonia to help the Greeks in their struggle for independence from the Turks. Whilst there he contracted marsh fever and died at Missolonghi on April 19, 1824. Also available as part of the CLASSIC LETTERS & JOURNALS BOX SET, a seven-volume edition. • The Letters & Journals of Lord Nelson with CHARLES DANCE OBE • The Letters of Charlotte Bronte with IMOGEN STUBBS • Scott of the Antarctic with EDWARD FOX OBE • The Highland Journals of Queen Victoria with VIRGINIA McKENNA OBE • The Letters of Lord Byron with ROBERT POWELL • The Letters of Jane Austen with FIONA SHAW CBE • The Journals of Dorothy Wordsworth with JENNY AGUTTER OBE Abridged: Alan Drury Music: Nina Humphreys Director: Alan Drury Producer: Stewart Richards © & ℗ 2022 Mr Punch Audiobooks Ltd

Mr Punch (Author), Robert Powell (Narrator)

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Classic Letters & Journals Box Set: A seven-volume collection from the private letters & journals wr

A seven-volume collection of letters & journals performed in a dramatised setting. The Letters of JANE AUSTEN performed by FIONA SHAW CBE “Frequently indiscreet and occasionally acerbic or heartless, Jane Austen’s letters are always engaging. Fiona Shaw gives a sensitive reading.” (Daily Telegraph) The Letters of LORD BYRON performed by ROBERT POWELL “If you want to see into man’s soul, start with this self-portrait. It’s magnificent.” (The Guardian) The Letters of CHARLOTTE BRONTË performed by IMOGEN STUBBS “These provide a welcome addition to our collection of Bronteana... the reading is sympathetic and lively and makes most compelling listening.” (Bronte Society) The Letters & Journals of LORD NELSON performed by CHARLES DANCE OBE “Letters and journals always make lively intimate listening. It is Nelson who opens up with almost shocking frankness in courteous, suddenly passionate love letters to Emma Hamilton.” (The Independent) Leaves from the Highland Journals of QUEEN VICTORIA performed by VIRGINIA McKENNA OBE “...these journals offer us so many insights into the paraphernalia that accompanied the royal progress north... Virginia McKenna reads beautifully.” (Sunday Times) Scott of the Antarctic - The Diary of Captain ROBERT FALCON SCOTT performed by EDWARD FOX OBE “The audio’s editors have made a good selection, from the courageous good cheer and sea shanties at the beginning to the last entries, blizzard-bound in a tent 11 miles from the next depot.” (Sunday Times) The Journals of DOROTHY WORDSWORTH performed by JENNY AGUTTER OBE “The English countryside at the end of the 18th century is brought almost photographically before us and Jenny Agutter brings her splendidly to life.” (Good Book Guide) Abridged: Alan Drury, Sue Rodwell, Lissa Demetriou & Guy Fithen Music: Nina Humphreys & Robert Rigby Director: Alan Drury & Guy Fithen Producer: Michael Cameron & Stewart Richards © & ℗ 2022 Mr Punch Audiobooks Ltd

Mr Punch (Author), Charles Dance Obe, Imogen Stubbs, Robert Powell, Virginia Mckenna Obe (Narrator)

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This Sceptred Isle: Empire: The Classic BBC Radio History

Christopher Lee's highly-acclaimed and award-winning BBC Radio 4 history of the British Empire. Britain had the biggest empire the world has ever known. At one time a quarter of the global land mass was British. Over a third of the world was insured at Lloyds. At his coronation, more than 400 million people saluted George V. Truly, the sun never set on this historical phenomenon. Whatever the day, whatever the hour, somewhere on the globe, the empire worked and played the British game, often absurdly so. BBC Radio 4's monumental history of Britain tells the story of the British Empire from its earliest beginnings through the years when British influence grew steadily around the globe, years when Britain took full advantage of the technical advances of its industrial revolution. Here are the origins of the modern nations of America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and of the ways in which British influence has affected, for better or for worse, nations such as India, Sri Lanka, and China. Here are the stories, not always happy and glorious, of Captain James Cook, Mungo Park, Warren Hastings, Sir Stamford Raffles, and David Livingstone. The story of the British Empire is one of enormous personalities, adventure, scientific and maritime development, and the building of one of the most complex international administrations the world has ever seen. ©2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P) 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Christopher Lee (Author), Anna Massey, Christopher Eccleston, Denis Lawson, Juliet Stevenson, Mark Heap, Martin Freeman, Rob Brydon, Robert Powell, Various (Narrator)

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This Sceptred Isle: Collection 3: The 20th Century: The Classic BBC Radio History

All five volumes from the landmark BBC radio series This Sceptred Isle: The Twentieth Century Christopher Lee's vivid, compelling history tells the story of Britain from the death of Queen Victoria to the dawning of a new millennium. This collection includes the original volumes 1-5: 1901-1919: The Victorian era comes to an end, Suffragettes demand 'Votes for Women', the Titanic sinks and the Great War casts a long shadow. 1919-1939: Ramsay MacDonald becomes the first Labour PM, millions of workers take industrial action during the General Strike, Wall Street crashes and Hitler rises to power. 1939-1959: The horrors of the Second World War and the onset of the Cold War, Indian independence, the founding of the NHS, the beginning of a new Elizabethan age and the Space Race. 1959-1979: War in Vietnam, Profumo causes a scandal, the Beatles generate worldwide hysteria, Britain joins Europe and Thatcherism is born. 1979-1999: The nation celebrates a fairytale royal wedding, Argentine troops invade the Falklands, disaster strikes at Chernobyl, the Berlin Wall falls - and as the year 2000 approaches, construction begins on London's Millennium Dome. Narrated by Anna Massey, with additional readings by Robert Powell, this is the definitive radio account of one of the most exciting and fast-moving periods in the history of the United Kingdom. NB: Due to the age of these recordings, sound quality may vary Production credits Written by Christopher Lee Narrated by Anna Massey, with additional readings by Robert Powell Produced by Pete Atkin First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 30 August-31 December 1999

Christopher Lee (Author), Anna Massey, Robert Powell (Narrator)

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Where Shall We Run To?: A Memoir

From one of our greatest living writers, comes a remarkable memoir of a forgotten England. 'The war went. We sang in the playground, 'Bikini lagoon, an atom bomb's boom, and two big explosions.' David's father came back from Burma and didn't eat rice. Twiggy taught by reciting "The Pied Piper of Hamelin", "The Charge of the Light Brigade" and the thirteen times table. Twiggy was fat and short and he shouted, and his neck was as wide as his head. He was a bully, though he didn't take any notice of me.' In Where Shall We Run To?, Alan Garner remembers his early childhood in the Cheshire village of Alderley Edge: life at the village school as 'a sissy and a mardy-arse'; pushing his friend Harold into a clump of nettles to test the truth of dock leaves; his father joining the army to guard the family against Hitler; the coming of the Yanks, with their comics and sweets and chewing gum. From one of our greatest living writers, it is a remarkable and evocative memoir of a vanished England.

Alan Garner (Author), Robert Powell (Narrator)

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The Dunwich Horror: A Full-Cast Audio Drama

H.P. Lovecraft's sinister tale of ancient evil is brought to life in a thrilling new audio adaptation starring Robert Powell (Jesus of Nazareth, The Asphyx) as Dr. Armitage, the scholar who must use the power of the dreaded Necronomicon – the “Book of the Dead” – to rid the pestilence and save mankind. A wicked tale of sorcery and tentacled horror, from the master of slithering terror.

Bleak December, H. P. Lovecraft, H.P. Lovecraft (Author), Anthony D.P. Mann, Full Cast, Robert Powell, The Bleak December Players (Narrator)

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The Little Prince: BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation

Robert Powell stars as the Aviator with Garrett Moore as the Little Prince and Bernard Cribbins as the King in this BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's popular fable. This poignant dramatisation of the French classic was translated and dramatised by Bonnie Greer. When he crashes in the Sahara Desert, the Aviator believes he is all alone - until he meets an unusual space traveller: a boy with golden hair who calls himself The Little Prince. As the Aviator repairs his plane, the Little Prince tells him fantastical tales about his amazing interplanetary journey. On his home planet, asteroid B-612, he fell in love with a beautiful rose, but left her to explore the universe. In the course of his travels, he has met people including a King, a drunkard and a lamplighter, as well as a snake and a wise fox - but now he must return home and be reunited with his rose... A classic story about love, friendship and loss, The Little Prince is one of the most read books in the world. The wonder and excitement of much-loved children's classics lives on in BBC Radio's acclaimed full-cast dramatisations, complete with evocative music and sound effects.

Antoine De Saint-Exupery (Author), , Bernard Cribbins, Garrett Moore, Robert Powell (Narrator)

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Chronicle I

The Chronicle is an epic anthology of the most interesting and revealing diaries and journals written during the last 500 years, providing a fascinating and intriguing record of life as witnessed by some history's most colourful characters. From Samuel Pepys to Alan Bennett, Dorothy Wordsworth to Barbara Castle and Oliver Cromwell to Evelyn Waugh. The Chronicleis one of the most ambitious productions ever commissioned as an audiobook. It contains 120,000 words from over 150 diarists and letter writers, and is performed by an outstanding cast of 30 actors in a dramatised setting with music and soundtrack, with a combined total running time of just under 12 hours. Available in four parts. Arranged in the form of a calendar, it is a daily record of British life from 1st January to 31st December, and provides a vivid and entertaining portrait of the life and times in which the writers lived. Narrated by Joss Ackland; Jenny Agutter; James Bolam; Tony Britton; Charles Dance; Eleanor Bron; Maureen Lipman; John Sessions; Robert Powell; Donald Sinden; Imogen Stubbs; David Suchet; Harriet Walter; Timothy West; plus full supporting cast.

Various Artists, Various Artists (Author), Charles Dance, David Suchet, Donald Sinden, Eleanor Bron, Harriet Walter, Imogen Stubbs, James Bolam, James Bolam, Jenny Agutter, John L. Sessions, John Sessions, Joss Ackland, Maureen Lipman, Robert Powell, Timothy West, Tony Britton (Narrator)

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