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A female-centred collection of four dramatisations celebrating Jane Austen’s classic novels - plus bonus series When I Met Jane Austen On 16 December 1775, a literary icon was born. Jane Austen’s groundbreaking novels pioneered the romantic comedy genre and put women front and centre...

Paterson Joseph, John Hurt, Lesley Manville and Harriet Walter are among the cast of BBC Radio 4's epic full-cast dramatisation. Adapted for radio by Timberlake Wertenbaker, Leo Tolstoy's epic story follows the fortunes of three Russian aristocratic families during the Napoleonic War. First broadcast on New Year's Day 2015, the drama also features Alun Armstrong, Natasha Little, David Calder, Phoebe Fox, Sam Reid and Joanna David. Duration: 10 hours approx.

The four Grace sisters love their quiet life in the country village of Chevis Green. To some, their insular world might seem dull, but the sisters never seem to run out of conversation, jokes, and pleasant ways to pass the time together. They truly are the happiest of families. That is, until Aunt Rona comes to town. Rona intends to stay with the Graces indefinitely, and her meddlesome attitude immediately sets the sisters' teeth on edge. Throw in another unexpected houseguest, some potential suitors and a case of mistaken intentions, and the members of the Grace family suddenly find themselves quite out of their element.

Jessica Raine stars in all four BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations of John Galsworthy's Forsyte novels. An irresistible family saga of love, money and betrayal, The Forsytes: The Complete Series encompasses four acclaimed BBC Radio 4 productions of Galsworthy's perennially popular epic, spanning 50 years from 1886 to 1936.

A BBC Radio drama of Stendhal's masterpiece - plus bonus documentary Both a sweeping chronicle of 19th Century France and a coming-of-age story of a young, idealistic social climber, The Red and the Black is one of the great works in world literature, and widely considered to be the first...

Summer is coming to the four streets - but so is trouble, especially for its redoubtable women, who've struggled through a bitter winter to put food on the table. Peggy Nolan, with seven boys and a husband too lazy to work, has hit rock bottom and is hiding a terrible secret. Maura and Tommy Doherty always looked out for any neighbour in trouble, especially Peggy, but they're far away, running a pub in Ireland and corrupt copper, Frank the Skank, is moving into their old house on the four streets. Can anything bring them home in time?

A brand-new BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of the evergreen classic novel by Louisa May Alcott.

With their father away in the American Civil War, the March sisters are facing a lean Christmas with their mother. As the years go by, we follow the fortunes of Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy on their journey into womanhood.

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.

В четвертом выпуске сборника Классика русского детективного рассказа вас ждут аудиоверсии следующих произведений: А.Н. Цеханович "Тайна угрюмого дома"; С.Я. Стечкин "Конец Шерлока Холмса"; С.Я. Соломин "Убийца"; А.И. Куприн "Штаб-капитан Рыбников"; П. Орловец "Громила-любитель"; Р.

આ સુપ્રસિદ્ધ લેખક ઝવેરચંદ મેઘાણી ની લખેલી પુસ્તક સૌરાષ્ટ્ર ની રસધાર, ભાગ ૪ નું ઑડીયોબુક છે, આ પુસ્તક માટે અવાજ આઈપી છે નિલેશ જોશી એ.

In the world of interconnected novels by Louise Erdrich, Four Souls is most closely linked to Tracks. All these works continue and elaborate on the intricate story of life on a reservation peopled by saints and false saints, heroes and sinners, clever fools and tenacious women. Louise Erdrich...

Представляем вашему вниманию специальный выпуск сборника Классика русского юмористического рассказа, посвященный поэзии. В него вошли аудиоверсии самых веселых и поучительных стихов русских поэтов второй половины девятнадцатого начала двадцатого века. В сборник вошли: А.

Когда кончается одна напасть, то какое-то время ты можешь дышать полной грудью, но ровно до того времени, пока тебя с головой не накроет другая. Разумеется, это в том случае, если ты выбрался из переделки живым и здоровым, и если эти напасти ходят поодиночке.

Hvad sker der, når din nærmeste allierede bliver din modstander? Alex og Jessica Storm, lederne af triaden i Sverige, har besluttet at blive skilt. Fra den ene dag til den anden bliver de bitre konkurrenter om det svenske kokainmarked. I Hongkong planlægger Alex’ kriminelle halvbror, Peter Bao, at starte en politisk karriere. Og for at få succes har han brug for Alex’ hjælp. Men den frygtede lejemorder Lily Rose har sin egen agenda og afslører, at Peter stod bag drabet på Alex’ og Jessicas børn. Så Alex opgiver alt og flyver til Hongkong med ét formål: hævn.

Skal hemmeligheden fortælles? Sommeren er på vej, og i idylliske Solinge i Halland vajer de smukke, gule rapsmarker i sommervinden. Men mørket truer. Der er gået otte år, siden Tina gjorde det, hun mente, var det eneste rigtige. Hun kunne ikke længere se på, at naboen Mats slog sin gravide kone Sanna og deres søn Noa. Så hun handlede. Efter den dramatiske hævn har roen atter sænket sig over det idylliske Solinge i Halland. Tina har gjort sit bedste for at fortrænge den frygtelige sommer. Hun tør ikke tænke på det, hun pludselig viste sig at være i stand til.

Efterårsmørket har lagt sig over Sotenäs. På Hållös vandrehjem bor Karl Ström, analytiker ved politiet, som har planlagt nogle dage i fred og ro for at afslutte en igangværende opgave. Men efter en gåtur til det berømte marmorbassin må han i stedet ringe til politiet og fortælle, at han har fundet en død kvinde i det kolde vand. Det viser sig at være den amerikanske ambassadørs datter, Tricia Andersen, og den efterfølgende opklaring får enorm opmærksomhed, endda fra Det Hvide Hus.

В нем есть все: кровавое убийство с ограблением, множество убедительных мотивов, сумасшествие одного из подозреваемых, семейные тайны, любовные страсти, судебная ошибка, невинно осужденный и ушедший от наказания истинный преступник.

Aramis tente l'impossible, l'invraisemblable, et il est sur le point de réussir, dans une entreprise qui bouleverserait le cours de l'Histoire, mais celle-ci reprend ses droits... Il n'y a plus de place pour des surhommes dans la France de Louis XIV. Jamais ils ne sont si grands qu'au moment de quitter ce monde qui est devenu le cimetière de leurs illusions perdues. À chacun des trois, Athos, Porthos et D'Artagnan, est accordée la fin qui lui convient, en forme d'accomplissement, voire d'apothéose.

In der LILYLA Hörbuch-Edition "Meistererzählungen" widmen wir uns einem Autoren, dessen Werke in Ausdruck, Authentizität und Sprachgewalt Einzug in den erlauchten Kreis der Weltliteratur erhalten haben und dessen Werke mit Recht dem Kanon der Weltliteratur zugerechnet werden, weil sie das widerspiegeln, was dem jeweiligen Zeitgeist entspricht und weil ihre Erzählungen von dem handeln, was von zeitloser Ästhetik und Würde ist.

Dutch couple Sarie and Barend Vervoort celebrate their retirement by buying a camper van and hitting the road. Their intention is to drive around Europe, fulfilling Sarie's wanderlust and returning to some of the places they traveled together when they first met, in 1968. But then Sarie falls seriously ill - diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. The tragic discovery forces them to completely redefine their trip.