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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.

Dive into a captivating collection of short stories that reveal the intricacies of civilian life in London during the tumultuous First World War. Blending poignant drama with moments of unexpected humor, these narratives transport you to a time of resilience and spirit. Authored by the renowned creator of Peter Pan, this anthology brings history to life through vivid storytelling. (Summary by JCarson)

An anthology of plays and original radio dramas from the prolific playwright Born and brought up in the East End of London, Bernard Kops came to fame in the late 1950s as part of British drama’s ‘New Wave’. A lyrical chronicler of Jewish family life, he is often compared to Arnold Wesker...

World War II is over, and a family mourning a son missing in action plants a memorial tree and tries to go on with their lives. When a storm blows down the tree, a devastating family secret is uprooted, setting the characters on a terrifying journey towards truth.

Nine classic works by the Russian literary giant, adapted for BBC Radio Ivan Turgenev stands alongside Tolstoy and Dostoevsky as one of the three great Russian novelists of the 19th century. He was also a consummate short story writer, poet and playwright, and the first Russian author to become...

Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace, read aloud, one sentence at a time, released daily. We estimate that this reading will be complete on or around May 30, 2085, approximately 59 1/2 years from the start. More: We also have a companion, premium podcast, War in Pages, which is a page-by-page recap of War and Peace, and other nonsense:

Twelve-year-old Douglas Spaulding knows Green Town, Illinois, is as vast and deep as the whole world that lies beyond. It is a pair of new tennis shoes, the first harvest of dandelions for Grandfather's renowned intoxicant, the distant clang of the trolley bell on a hazy afternoon. But as young Douglas is about to discover, summer can be more than the repetition of established rituals that hold time at bay.

When a former Guantánamo detainee resurfaces on the Brazil–Uruguay border, an invisible chain reaction begins inside the CIA, NSA, and other organizations. Meanwhile, an undercover operative races to protect her family while uncovering who is truly pulling the strings around her. From the shadowy streets of Foz do Iguaçu to Washington’s glass-walled offices and the sands of the Middle East, Hawala exposes a hidden world of clandestine finance, fractured loyalties, and operations that never make the news. A gripping thriller in five episodes about espionage, identity, and power

Engine of War is a gritty low-fantasy serial about power, morality, and machines. Across 22 bi-weekly episodes, three paths—creation, control, and sacrifice—lead toward a single, world-shaping goal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'They came in cylinders as dreaded falling stars; they were the ultimate killing machines...' When a Martian spacecraft crash-lands near Woking, mankind is terrorised by aliens in tall, armoured capsules that stalk the countryside on three legs. The frightening machines wreak havoc on London...

Gulf War: An affluent young couple entertains an older couple for an evening of cocktails and politics during the Gulf War. But as the evening continues, the conversation take a bizarre and absurd tone. Black: In this evening of cocktails and dinner, a couple anxiously awaits the arrival of an ex-husband. As the wine glasses are drained, the evening becomes dark and intense, revealing the true colors of the characters in this eerie love triangle.

A German Deserter's War Experience by Anonymous. The author of this 1917 narrative, who escaped from Germany and military service after 14 months of fighting in France, did not wish to have his name made public, fearing reprisals against his relatives. The vivid description of the life of a common German soldier during “The Great War” aroused much interest when it was published in the United States in serial form. Here was a warrior against his will, a hater of militarism for whom there was no romance in war, but only butchery and brutality, grime and vermin, inhuman toil and ...

This crime drama series delves into the operations of federal agents as they tackle various cases. It offers a glimpse into the challenges and intricacies of law enforcement work.

This crime drama series delves into the operations of federal agents as they tackle various cases. It offers a glimpse into the challenges and intricacies of law enforcement work.

Tolstoy’s War and Peace is an epic saga that explores love, war, and human resilience during the Napoleonic era. This book is a sweeping historical masterpiece that delves into the lives of aristocrats and soldiers alike, making it essential reading for lovers of literature and history.

A BBC Radio 3 play by Gary Mitchell about music, friendship and politics. ‘Echoes of War’ moves between present day Belfast and the last 20 years, and explores the loose ends left by the 1998 Good Friday Agreement. Originally broadcast as part of the ‘Drama on 3’ series on 18 January...

CFRC’s spin on the Orson Welles classic! Our take on the classic piece of radio theatre, “War of the Worlds” — originally aired on CFRC 101.9 FM on October 30, 2018 in Kingston, Ontario.

The judgment of an untested president is all that stands between us and WWIII. As Soviet nuclear missiles move ever closer to Cuba, President John F. Kennedy must chart a course between conflicting counsel and unparalleled emotional stakes to prevent nuclear annihilation. The newly minted US president is put to the ultimate test in this riveting original commission from playwright David Rambo (Empire, CSI).

This educational drama captures the experiences of a young World War I soldier who was touched, inspired, and changed forever by war poetry. Through vivid readings and recollections, we examine the work of 16 poets.

An ongoing horror story set in the dark fantasy world of Harmura. A feared warlord, Damion, is captured by Mulsae, Master of the Water Sanctum. Instead of execution, he endures a slower and crueler fate: his body and spirit stripped through humiliation, coercion, and control. Told day by day without reprieve, this audiobook immerses you in survival under captivity, the unraveling of identity, and the thin, painful line between endurance and surrender. Part I of the Breaking Series. CW: Extreme bodily and sexual violence. See harmura.com for details.