Audiobooks Narrated by Terry Jones

Decameron: A BBC Radio drama adaptation of the Renaissance classic

Terry Jones introduces ten choice Florentine Fancies dramatisations, adapted from Giovanni Boccaccio's classic human comedy by the BBC Monty Python star and medieval historian Terry Jones presents ten BBC Radio dramatisations of tales from Giovanni Boccaccio's humane and comic masterpiece. Composed in the early 1350s, in the wake of the Black Death, The Decameron comprises 100 short stories from all over the world, reset by Boccaccio among the flourishing merchant classes of Renaissance Italy. Their universal themes - love, sex, religion, fate, morality - resonate with us to this day, and their witty, satirical, bawdy voice sounds utterly modern. Beautifully realised in vivid, vernacular prose, they have become a bedrock of our storytelling tradition, mined ever since by authors from Chaucer to Shakespeare, Keats, Molière and Thomas Mann. The scene is the onset of the Black Death, Italy and a group of seven young women and three young men escape to the countryside, to shelter in a secluded villa just outside Florence in order to escape the Plague, there they tell each other tales from all over the world. These ten radio retellings are performed by a stellar cast, including John Finnemore, Ingrid Oliver, Geoffrey Streatfeild, Lydia Leonard, Tim McInnerny, Samuel Barnett, Neil Pearson, Louise Brealey, and Tameka Empson. Cast and credits Saint Ciappelletto Ciappelletto - Colin McFarlane Musciatto - Sam Dale Holy Friar - Michael Bertenshaw The Burgundians - Monty d'Inverno & Paul Heath Doctor - Ian Conningham Federigo and His Falcon Federigo degli Alberighi - John Finnemore Monna - Ingrid Oliver Elena - Carrie Quinlan Beppo - Shaun Mason Niccolo - Adam Thomas Wright How Elena Blew Hot and Cold Elena - Lydia Leonard Violante - Elaine Claxton Rinieri - Cyril Nri Pyrrhus - Paul Heath How to Get It Off Your Chest Zeppa - Ian Conningham Mrs Zeppa - Hannah Genesius Spinelloccio - Shaun Mason Mrs Spinelloccio - Bettrys Jones Narrator - Jude Akuwudike Kind Hearts and Bayonets Mithridanes - Samuel Barnett Nathan - Sam Dale Beggarmaid - Bettrys Jones The Sweetest Young Man in Perugia Pietro - Tim McInnerny Madam - Hannah Genesius Pandara - Jane Slavin Masetto - Monty d'Inverno Ercolano - David Acton The Wager Musciatto - Michael Bertenshaw Ambrogiuolo - Geoffrey Streatfield Bernabo - Paul Ritter Zinevra - Louise Brealey Sultan - Jude Akuwudike Captain - Shaun Mason A Job for the Boys Masetto - Neil Pearson Sister Donna - Tameka Empson Sister Lisa - Rhiannon Neads Hildegard - Jane Slavin Nuto - Sam Dale Steward - Michael Bertenshaw Love Lies Sleeping Silvestra - Laura Molyneux Beppo - Rudi Dharmalingam Giovanni - Joseph Drake Mother - Jane Slavin Rinaldo - David Acton A Quiet Night in Naples Andreuccio - Gunnar Cauthery Filomena - Roslyn Hill Scarabone - Shaun Mason Neighbour - David Acton Ludo - Paul Heath Bruno - Ian Conningham Sister Lisa - Elaine Claxton Sister Donna - Hannah Genesius First broadcast BBC Radio 3, 1-12 December 2014 Written by Giovanni Boccaccio Adapted by Robin Brooks Music arranged and performed by Robert Hollingworth and Paula Chateauneuf Translations by Silvia Reseghetti Script consultant: Guyda Armstrong Produced and directed by Jonquil Panting © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Giovanni Boccaccio (Author), Colin Mcfarlane, Full Cast, John Finnemore, Louise Brealey, Neil Pearson, Paul Ritter, Samuel Barnett, Tameka Empson, Terry Jones, Tim Mcinnerny (Narrator)

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Do Not Adjust Your Set - Volume 2

Do Not Adjust Your Set is a 60s comedy show comprised mostly of satirical sketches, often presented in a bizarre, surreal and disjointed manner- much like that of Monty Python, a succeeding show which several of the cast became part of. An important Monty Python predecessor and arguably one of the finest children's sketch comedies ever produced, DNAYS is certainly something you do not want to miss... This volume features a compilation of classic sketches from the show, including: -King Lear -Musicians at Work -Family Grocer -Science for Sixth Forms -Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band -Monster Mash -Maternity Ward -On Guard -The Wonder of Words -Stool Pigeon -The Sound of Music -An Extraordinary Sight -Captain Fantastic -The Tartan Thistle Club

David Jason, Denise Coffey, Eric Idle, Humphrey Barclay, Ian Davidson, Michael Palin, Terry Jones (Author), David Jason, Denise Coffey, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Jones (Narrator)

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Do Not Adjust Your Set - Volume 4

Do Not Adjust Your Set is a 60s comedy show comprised mostly of satirical sketches, often presented in a bizarre, surreal and disjointed manner- much like that of Monty Python, a succeeding show which several of the cast became part of. An important Monty Python predecessor and arguably one of the finest children's sketch comedies ever produced, DNAYS is certainly something you do not want to miss... This volume features a compilation of classic sketches from the show, including: -Traffic Warden -Round Up -Thank You -Burglary Prevention -Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band -Hunting Tigers -Thou Shalt Not -Royal Opera House -Morning Madam Scenes Of Village Life -Captain Fantastic -Miss World

David Jason, Denise Coffey, Eric Idle, Humphrey Barclay, Ian Davidson, Michael Palin, Terry Jones (Author), David Jason, Denise Coffey, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Jones (Narrator)

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Do Not Adjust Your Set -Volume 6

Do Not Adjust Your Set is a 60s comedy show comprised mostly of satirical sketches, often presented in a bizarre, surreal and disjointed manner- much like that of Monty Python, a succeeding show which several of the cast became part of. An important Monty Python predecessor and arguably one of the finest children's sketch comedies ever produced, DNAYS is certainly something you do not want to miss... This volume features a compilation of classic sketches from the show, including: -Economic Axe -Chancellor of the Exchequer -Espionage -Custard Factory -Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band -Love is a Cylindrical Piano -Miss Pringe -Rehearsal -Cinderella -Captain Fantastic -British Food

David Jason, Denise Coffey, Eric Idle, Humphrey Barclay, Ian Davidson, Michael Palin, Terry Jones (Author), David Jason, Denise Coffey, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Jones (Narrator)

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Do Not Adjust Your Set - Volume 8

Do Not Adjust Your Set is a 60s comedy show comprised mostly of satirical sketches, often presented in a bizarre, surreal and disjointed manner- much like that of Monty Python, a succeeding show which several of the cast became part of. An important Monty Python predecessor and arguably one of the finest children's sketch comedies ever produced, DNAYS is certainly something you do not want to miss... This volume features a compilation of classic sketches from the show, including: -Instrumental -The Problems of Falling Over -The Wild and Woolly West -Weather -Hamster Allergies -Post Early for Christmas -Its Lucy! -You're Fired! -Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band -Announcement -Tubas in Moonlight -Fancy Dress for Two -Dog Food -Captain Fantastic -Musicians at Work

David Jason, Denise Coffey, Eric Idle, Humphrey Barclay, Ian Davidson, Michael Palin, Terry Jones (Author), David Jason, Denise Coffey, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Jones (Narrator)

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Do Not Adjust Your Set - The Best Of

Do Not Adjust Your Set is a 60s comedy show comprised mostly of satirical sketches, often presented in a bizarre, surreal and disjointed manner- much like that of Monty Python, a succeeding show which several of the cast became part of. An important Monty Python predecessor and arguably one of the finest children's sketch comedies ever produced, DNAYS is certainly something you do not want to miss... This episode features a large compilation of the very best sketches from the show.

David Jason, Denise Coffey, Eric Idle, Humphrey Barclay, Ian Davidson, Michael Palin, Terry Jones (Author), David Jason, Denise Coffey, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Jones (Narrator)

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Do Not Adjust Your Set - Volume 1

Do Not Adjust Your Set is a 60s comedy show comprised mostly of satirical sketches, often presented in a bizarre, surreal and disjointed manner- much like that of Monty Python, a succeeding show which several of the cast became part of. An important Monty Python predecessor and arguably one of the finest children's sketch comedies ever produced, DNAYS is certainly something you do not want to miss... This volume features a compilation of classic sketches from the show, including: -King Lear -Musicians at Work -Family Grocer -Science for Sixth Forms -Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band -Monster Mash -Maternity Ward -On Guard -The Wonder of Words -Stool Pigeon -The Sound of Music -An Extraordinary Sight -Captain Fantastic -The Tartan Thistle Club

David Jason, Denise Coffey, Eric Idle, Humphrey Barclay, Ian Davidson, Michael Palin, Terry Jones (Author), David Jason, Denise Coffey, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Jones (Narrator)

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Do Not Adjust Your Set - Volume 3

Do Not Adjust Your Set is a 60s comedy show comprised mostly of satirical sketches, often presented in a bizarre, surreal and disjointed manner- much like that of Monty Python, a succeeding show which several of the cast became part of. An important Monty Python predecessor and arguably one of the finest children's sketch comedies ever produced, DNAYS is certainly something you do not want to miss... This volume features a compilation of classic sketches from the show, including: -How to Eat -Musicians at Work -Happy Grin Insurance -Flying Doctor -Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band -The Equestrian Statue -Take Your Clothes Off -Bus Stop -Cookery Class -Help! -Captain Fantastic -Sailor's Song -A Personal Note

David Jason, Denise Coffey, Eric Idle, Humphrey Barclay, Ian Davidson, Michael Palin, Terry Jones (Author), David Jason, Denise Coffey, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Jones (Narrator)

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Do Not Adjust Your Set - Volume 5

Do Not Adjust Your Set is a 60s comedy show comprised mostly of satirical sketches, often presented in a bizarre, surreal and disjointed manner- much like that of Monty Python, a succeeding show which several of the cast became part of. An important Monty Python predecessor and arguably one of the finest children's sketch comedies ever produced, DNAYS is certainly something you do not want to miss... This volume features a compilation of classic sketches from the show, including: -Sport -Whackfield Wanders -Chairback Banana Grabbing -Angling -Frogmen Routine -The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band -Hello Mabel -Fortune Teller -Miniskirt -Captain Fantastic -Romeo & Juliet

David Jason, Denise Coffey, Eric Idle, Humphrey Barclay, Ian Davidson, Michael Palin, Terry Jones (Author), David Jason, Denise Coffey, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Jones (Narrator)

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Do Not Adjust Your Set - Volume 7

Do Not Adjust Your Set is a 60s comedy show comprised mostly of satirical sketches, often presented in a bizarre, surreal and disjointed manner- much like that of Monty Python, a succeeding show which several of the cast became part of. An important Monty Python predecessor and arguably one of the finest children's sketch comedies ever produced, DNAYS is certainly something you do not want to miss... This volume features a compilation of classic sketches from the show, including: -Holiday Club -Gremlin Easi-Suite -Welcome Home -Bonzo Dog Doo-Had Band -Death Cab for Cutie -Has Anyone Seen the Invisible Man? -The Vosburgh Art Gallery -Captain Fantastic

David Jason, Denise Coffey, Eric Idle, Humphrey Barclay, Ian Davidson, Michael Palin, Terry Jones (Author), David Jason, Denise Coffey, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Jones (Narrator)

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Do Not Adjust Your Set - Volume 9

Do Not Adjust Your Set is a 60s comedy show comprised mostly of satirical sketches, often presented in a bizarre, surreal and disjointed manner- much like that of Monty Python, a succeeding show which several of the cast became part of. An important Monty Python predecessor and arguably one of the finest children's sketch comedies ever produced, DNAYS is certainly something you do not want to miss... This volume features a compilation of classic sketches from the show, including: -Television Planning -The Beginning of the End -Spotters Corner -Backwards -Cookery Class -Arthur the Amazing Performing Dog -Come Out to Play -Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band -Metaphorically Speaking -Miss Pringle -Pre-History -Captain Fantastic -The End

David Jason, Denise Coffey, Eric Idle, Humphrey Barclay, Ian Davidson, Michael Palin, Terry Jones (Author), David Jason, Denise Coffey, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Jones (Narrator)

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Monty Python's Flying Circus

Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones star in this innovative and groundbreaking series which includes 19 of their best sketches. From the memorable 'Nudge Nudge Wink Wink' to the celebrated 'Dead Parrot Sketch', there’s also the hairdresser with a fear of hair who really wanted to be a lumberjack in 'Barber Shop Sketch' and the 'Lumberjack Song'. Also featuring among many timeless classics are leading figures from the Third Reich, who fetch up in a B&B in the West Country, and the famous composer who only has one shed but did once think of getting a second... Vintage Beeb: classic albums first available as BBC LPs, now reissued on CD and as downloads.

Eric Idle, Michael Palin (Author), Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones (Narrator)

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