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The complete series 1 and 2 of the smart and surreal sketch comedy from Tom Basden, Stefan Golaszewski, Tim Key and Lloyd Woolf. In this complete collection of BBC Radio 4 series of 'Cowards', a batch of hapless and hopeful nearly-men battle with the challenge of everyday life, doing their very...

In Vortex, Noel Coward delves into the shadowy corners of the roaring twenties with this early play that captivates and unsettles. The story revolves around an aging beauty who engages in affairs with younger men to maintain her sense of relevance, while her son—originally portrayed by Coward himself—returns from Paris, grappling with a burgeoning cocaine addiction. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the socialite elite, this work is infused with Cowards signature wit and charm. However, it also serves as a poignant exploration of individuals who struggle with self-deception and the quest...

Noël Coward on theatre was as dazzling and entertaining as his masterful plays and lyrics. Here his ideas and opinions on the subject are brilliantly brought together in an extraordinary collection of commentary, lyrics, essays, and asides on everything having to do with the theatre and...

The Noël Coward Foundation burrows through theatre history via the plays of one of the UK's most prolific writers.

In interviews ranging from 1960 to 1972, Noël Coward talks about being a legend, whether he is a cynical writer, his early days in acting and about his early reputation for upsetting fellow actors on stage. He also discusses acting with Laurence Olivier, his affection for the navy, his film-making, his knighthood and writing 'Private Lives' for his friend Gertrude Lawrence.

Playwright, actor, singer, songwriter, poet, and scriptwriter, Sir Noël Coward used his "talent to amuse" to spectacular effect for almost 60 years. Sir Laurence Olivier, Lord Mountbatten, and Joyce Carey are just some of the voices heard paying tribute to the elegant star in this audio...

Julia and Fred and Willy and Jane are happily married and the best of friends, until a postcard arrives with news of the imminent arrival of a certain handsome Frenchman. Gay, debonair, and utterly sophisticated.

Three terminally stylish friends, who share rivalrous affections, attempt to uncoil their twisted love triangle in this sexy and scandalous gem. Written in 1932, the play was deemed extremely daring, and even by today's standards is considered controversial. In its frank and funny take on sex, love, and commitment, Design for Living proves to be one of Coward's greatest successes.

This Happy Breed opens in 1919, when the Gibbons family have just moved to their smart new home in the suburbs of South London. Against a background of social change and national upheaval spanning twenty years, the family celebrate their own triumphs and deal with their personal traumas...

Judith Bliss is a famous actress who, after a string of successful roles, has retired to her country retreat. Missing the adulation of her public, she has has invited a fan over for a weekend of uninterrupted adoration - unaware that the rest of her family has company arriving too. Hoping for...

This classic comedy is set in the charming country home of Charles Condomine, a remarried widower. A witty and convivial evening party among friends is transformed when a seance conjures the ghost of Elvira, Charles' first wife, who delights in wreaking havoc among the living. An enchanting Coward comedy!

Enter the glittering world of The Vortex by Noel Coward and discover why this play is a classic of English theater! Follow the story of Florence Lancaster, a young woman caught in the midst of a society of decadence and excess, as she navigates the complexities of love, marriage, and self-discovery. With its sharp wit, memorable characters, and themes of morality and self-indulgence, The Vortex is a must-listen for anyone interested in classic theater or the works of Noel Coward. So why wait? Start listening to The Vortex today and be entertained and enlightened by Coward's writing.https://...

Unedited sessions of a Dungeon World campaign set in a region created by the players.Made for an audio record, so be aware that there will be random pauses and off-topic conversation at times.