Audiobooks narrated by Sarah Mcdonald Hughes

Tinsel Girl: The BBC Radio comedy drama Audiobook

All seventeen episodes of the BBC Radio 4 sitcom about the life, loves and misadventures of wheelchair user Maz Nicknamed ‘Tinsel Girl’ by her best friend Lisa because of her sparkly view of life, Maz is an eternal optimist. But having just turned 30, she’s all too aware that not only is she single, but also disabled. Her degenerative disease means she now has to use a motorised wheelchair, which isn't exactly the sexiest accessory a girl can have... In Tinsel Girl, the prospect of finding a partner through the minefield of online dating makes Maz reassess her situation and other people’s perceptions of her. Can a man really find a woman in a wheelchair attractive? Tinsel Girl and the Tropical Trip finds Maz preparing for her first holiday abroad as a wheelchair user, as she heads to the Seychelles to be maid of honour at Lisa’s wedding. But she is broke, unemployed and apprehensive – can she raise the money for her trip, and is she up to the challenge? In Tinsel Girl and the Big Reunion, Maz makes a startling discovery about flatmate Rachel, leading her to move out and plan a fresh start with new friend Verity. But is ditching Rachel really the best move? Tinsel Girl and the Support Worker sees Maz struggling to come to terms with needing a carer: can she find a way to make it work with Hayley? And in Tinsel Girl and the Pain Clinic, Maz hits rock bottom and reluctantly checks into a pain clinic. As she embarks on an adventure and finds friendship, she discovers that if she wants to change other people’s outlooks, she must first change her own... Starring Cherylee Houston (Coronation Street), Tinsel Girl is inspired by her own experiences, and adapted from her diaries by Lou Ramsden. Cast Maz – Cherylee Houston Donny – Mikey North Rachel/Student – Kathryn Pemberton Wes/Doctor – Ged Mulherin Kev/Pete/Seamus/Guard/Barry/Compere/Clive/Bernie/Ed/DS Warren/Specialist – Toby Hadoke Jason/Robert – Benjamin Sadler Angus/Photographer – Hamilton Berstock Jim – James Quinn Lisa – Rosina Carbone Didier – Quentin Surtel Ollie – Sonny Flood Ruth – Wendy Patterson Callum – John Catterall Didier – Quentin Surtel Verity/Juliet/Mrs Coates – Krissi Bohn Felipe – Phil Perez Sid – Ged Mulherin Hayley – Sarah McDonald Hughes Andy – Chris Jack Liz – Enid Dunn Keira – Beatrice Baxter Dawn – Julie Hesmondhalgh Richard – Kevin Davids Production credits Written by Lou Ramsden Produced and directed by Charlotte Riches (Tinsel Girl, Tinsel Girl and the Tropical Trip, Tinsel Girl and the Big Reunion, Tinsel Girl and the Support Worker) and Nadia Molinari (Tinsel Girl and the Pain Clinic) With the BBC North Staff Choir Tinsel Girl and the Pain Clinic is dedicated to Ian from Bath Pain Clinic

Cherylee Houston, Lou Ramsden (Author), Cherylee Houston, James Quinn, Kathryn Pemberton, Rosina Carbone, Sarah Mcdonald Hughes (Narrator)

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The Silver Sword: A BBC Radio full-cast dramatisation

A BBC radio full-cast dramatisation of Ian Serraillier's classic wartime story. When the Germans march into Poland in 1941, the Balickis' happy family life is shattered. With their parents taken away by Nazis, Ruth, Edek and Bronia are forced to fend for themselves in the dangerous, war-ravaged city of Warsaw. When Edek is captured too, the girls are desperate. Then they meet orphaned street urchin Jan, who carries with him a talisman of hope: a silver sword paperknife that they recognise as having belonged to their mother. Realising that their parents may still be alive, Ruth and Bronia set off on an epic journey to Switzerland to search for them. With Jan by their side, they are determined to reunite the family - and their first step is to find Edek. But the road ahead is full of danger and hardship, and they will facemany challenges along the way... This moving story of friendship, courage and solidarity brings to life the reality of a Europe laid waste by war. Cast: Ruth - Sarah McDonald Hughes Edek - Stephen Hoyle Bronia - Hester Cox Jan - Aqib Khan Margaret/Irka/Mrs Wolff - Maggie Fox Joseph/German 1/Mr Wolff - Malcolm Raeburn Ivan - David Fleeshman Soldier/American GI - Andrew Blake Doctor - Lloyd Peters Cook/Mrs Borowicz - Szilvi Naray Davey The Burgomaster/Captain Malinowski - Jonathan Keeble Adapted by Chris Wallis. Produced and directed by Charlotte Riches.

Ian Serraillier (Author), Hester Cox, Sarah Mcdonald Hughes, Stephen Hoyle (Narrator)

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Dragonfly: A BBC Radio 4 dramatisation

Cal is expecting a baby with his girlfriend Sophie. As deaf parents, in amongst the excitement, they have a few concerns. But every time Sophie has a scan at the hospital Cal is sick. His behaviour becomes more and more uncharacteristic. Sophie begins to worry when Cal finds letters from an old girlfriend and decides he has to go and see her. Cal has to resolve the past before he can move forward as a father and fully enjoy Sophie's pregnancy. In order to get there he has to return to the place he grew up in - Rochdale - and re-examine his past. Specially written for David Bower and Sophie Woolley, who play Cal and Sophie. Also starring Sarah McDonald Hughes, Amerjit Deu, Eric Potts and Zoe Iqbal. Developed in partnership with Signdance Collective. Produced in Manchester by Susan Roberts. Written by Katie Hims.

Katie Hims (Author), Amerjit Deu, David Bower, Eric Potts, Sarah Mcdonald Hughes, Sophie Woolley, Zoe Iqbal (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Sarah Mcdonald Hughes