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Read by the author and poet, Brian Bilston. Why do we write poetry? Who should write it? And where do you even start? Well, Brian Bilston, one of the UK’s most hilarious and best-loved poets, is here to take us through the hows, whys and whats of reading, writing and enjoying poetry every day...

In Hobby-Horse, we follow a man whose wife is deeply engrossed in philanthropy, pouring her generosity into worthy causes—just not his passion for the Turf and Stable. Feeling overlooked and distasteful of her indifference, he hatches a plan to persuade her to fund a noble cause a Home for decayed jockeys and stablemen who have seen better days on the racetrack. While his intentions seem honorable, the reality might be far from what he envisions. (Note An Introductory Note discussing the plays reception is included at the end of the Act 3 file, but beware of spoilers!)

The complete soundtracks of the first two series of the iconic comedy show, plus Christmas specials Often voted Britain’s best-loved sitcom, Only Fools and Horses ran on BBC One from 1981 to 2003, spanning seven series and 16 Christmas specials. Created and written by John Sullivan, the show...

The complete soundtracks of the seventh series of the evergreen comedy show – plus Christmas specials Debuting in 1981, Only Fools and Horses ran for more than two decades, clocking up 64 episodes and 16 Christmas specials. It drew record-breaking audiences, winning multiple BAFTAs and, in...

The complete soundtracks of the third and fourth series of the award-winning comedy show – plus Christmas specials First broadcast in 1981, Only Fools and Horses soon became a firm favourite with viewers, running for 22 years and 64 episodes and attracting record-breaking audiences. It...

The complete soundtracks of the last eight Christmas specials – plus The Only Fools and Horses Story documentary Running from 1981 to 2003, Only Fools and Horses grew into Britain’s most popular sitcom, with audiences of millions and a string of award wins. In 1996, more than 24 million...

😱 Sneaky one! The "Trojan Horse" 🔥 was a clever disguise used by the Greeks to infiltrate Troy 🏹. It looks like a gift 🐴, but it's actually a sneaky strategy 💡. Now, it's a metaphor for any kind of hidden threat or secret plan 🤐. #TrojanHorse #HistoryMystery

Sixteen TV soundtracks from the award-winning TV show collected together for the first time, starring David Jason as ambitious market trader Del Boy Trotter and Nicholas Lyndhurst as his younger brother, Rodney Trotter. For 15 years the brothers of Trotters Independent Traders PLC have entertained us both with Del's extreme optimism and scams and, quite simply, Rodney's reactions upon hearing those scams.

The complete soundtracks of the fifth and sixth series of the much-loved comedy show – plus Christmas specials From 1981 to 2003, Only Fools and Horses followed the lives of lovable south London wheeler-dealer Del Boy and his hapless but loyal younger brother Rodney – winning the nation’s...

In the roaring '20s, adventurous young Sonora Webster sees an exciting act that will change her life forever. Hooves pound as a horse gallops up the ramp of a 40-foot-tall tower. A girl in a sparkly swimsuit waits at the top, and at the last possible second, leaps on its back as they dive through the air, falling to a tank of water far below with thunderous applause. Sonora is hooked. From that moment on, she is determined to BE that girl, despite the danger, and endeavors to join the diving horse troupe. This memoir follows her exciting career and life on the road as a traveling performer.

A BBC Radio full-cast dramatisation from the Queen of Crime. Father Gorman is called to a dingy rooming house to see a woman who, before she dies, confesses a bizarre tale to him. Leaving the house he is followed but, in the fog, a fatal blow is struck. Nine names on a piece of paper found in...

A hilarity smoothie of standup, music, and multimedia slide presentations. Their debut album Horses and Grasses contains songs about the carbon cycle, pi, the Loyal Order of Moose, patriotic dinosaurs, and "Rodeohead", a bluegrass medley of Radiohead songs.

While some people might block a late night zucchini experience from their memory forever, Adam relishes the humor of such odd experiences. Adam's life proves to be a terrific source of material, inspiring his dead-on observational style. Hilariously awkward employment stories mix with refreshingly bizarre takes on pop culture.

A BBC Radio 4 drama of mesmerising delicacy from Julia Blackburn, winner of the Pen Ackerley prize for memoir 2009, and daughter of poet Thomas Blackburn. Originally broadcast as the 'Afternoon Play' on 29 March 2011. Thomas Blackburn was an alcoholic before he became a poet, but in spite of...

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It’s hard to know what belonging is, but when you meet it, hear it, see it, you recognise it. It doesn’t matter if you’ve lived in a place forever, or just arrived.These stories have been created by the acclaimed Cornish film and theatre company, o-region as part of the research and development process for their new show WHITE HORSE. They form a series of short podcasts based on information and insights gleaned from Cornish communities. These communities shared their tales with teams of artists during a series of residencies, led by o-region’s Artistic Director, Simon Harvey, and lead...

'I had not lived in the former pit village of Lynemouth since 1961 but the winding road north from Newcastle will always be the same nostalgic highway, each twist charged with vivid memories and powerful emotions...' So begins a story full of wonderful humour, emotional candour and hardy tales...

Hi everyone, John Hastings here. I am a comedian, you follow me on something or you are hearing this somewhere. I'm starting a new podcast called Questions with John Hastings. It's a short form audio and video podcast where I improvise around one question asked by an audience member. If you'd like to send me a question in anticipation of the show launching, it's johnhastingspodcast@gmail.com. Please subscribe, please rate, and please enjoy this podcast or don't.They're really short, so like if you hate it, it's still actually very manageable listening. Thanks.The trailer for Questions with ...

Comedian Rich Wilson talks to funny & interesting people about their experiences with men’s mental health.Get our Patreon exclusives at https://www.patreon.com/menbrainpodcastThank you for listening! Tell your friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Secret History of Twin Peaks enlarges the world of the original series, placing the unexplained phenomena that unfolded there into a vastly layered, wide-ranging history, beginning with the journals of Lewis and Clark and ending with the shocking events that closed the finale. The perfect way to get in the mood for the upcoming Showtime series.