Showing results for "World of War" in Drama & Plays

'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...

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.

FIRST EPISODE DROPS OCTOBER 30!2029: The War for Our World is an immersive science-fiction epic told through fictional news broadcasts from exactly three years in the future.The world of 2029 looks remarkably like our own. Artificial intelligence is transforming everything—our economies, our politics, our relationships, and our understanding of what it means to be human. But something is going terribly wrong.Experience the unfolding story of humanity's struggle to understand, control, and ultimately survive the intelligence it has created.Inspired by Orson Welles' legendary 1938 War of the ...

Step into the lives of those who lived the Great War. World War One Stories brings history to life through gripping, original fiction. Each episode transports you to the trenches, homes, and villages forever changed by war—where soldiers fight, families endure, and civilians struggle to survive. Love, loss, hope, and sacrifice come alive in powerful narratives that honor the human spirit. Subscribe now and hear the voices of the past—because every story deserves to be told.

Are you willing to undertake a dangerous mission behind the enemy lines, knowing you may never return alive? This was the question asked of men and women, ordinary citizens. Those who said yes became part of the Office of Strategic Services. They risked their lives in dangerous missions and formed a powerful spy system throughout Europe and Asia which would be key to Allied success in World War II. During the War, the stories of their adventures - of their courage and their sacrifice - remained closely-guarded military secrets. When the War came to its end, their story began to be told in ...

Paul Bäumer joins the German army with dreams of heroism, but the brutal reality of World War I shatters his illusions. As he navigates the treacherous trenches, Paul faces not only the enemy's bullets but also the devastating toll war takes on his body and mind. In 'All Quiet on the Western Front,' Erich Maria Remarque delivers a raw, unflinching look at the horrors of combat, exploring the deep emotional scars that linger long after the battle has ended. Through Paul's eyes, listeners witness the camaraderie of fellow soldiers, the stark contrast between the romanticized ideals of warfare ...

When Martians invade England, chaos erupts, and humanity's survival hangs in the balance. H.G. Wells' classic, 'The War of the Worlds,' takes listeners on a gripping journey through the fear and uncertainty of an extraterrestrial attack. As the relentless Martian machines wreak havoc, one man's struggle to survive reveals the fragility of civilization. This timeless tale explores themes of imperialism, human resilience, and the unknown. Experience the tension as the invaders unleash their advanced technology, forcing society to confront its vulnerabilities. Will humanity unite against a common...

Brigadier-General Richard Hannay finds himself in a precarious position as he trades the chaos of the Western Front for the shadows of espionage in *Mr. Standfast*. Tasked with a mission that challenges his very identity, Hannay must adopt the guise of Cornelius Brand, a South African pacifist, to infiltrate a web of intrigue that threatens the war effort. With the clock ticking, he navigates a treacherous landscape filled with double agents, danger, and deception. As he travels from England to the rugged hills of Scotland, Hannay encounters a cast of characters who either aid or hinder his ...

Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre’s production of THE WAR OF THE WORLDS, the timeless masterpiece made famous by Orson Welles and the Mercury Theatre On The Air on October 30, 1938, comes to life again in this engaging audio theatre performance featuring a stellar cast of voice actors, original...

Major BBC adaptations of Ford Madox Ford’s two most famous works, with stellar casts including Tom Goodman-Hill, Ruth Gemmell, Kyle Soller and Mark Bonnar A forgotten great of British fiction, Ford Madox Ford wrote over 80 books, founded two trailblazing literary journals and was a friend and...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Miles Reed never intended to change history. One moment, he is a 25-year-old AI enthusiast living in 2026. The next, he is stranded in 1861 with a damaged phone, limited power, and AURA—an offline AI agent carrying knowledge from a future that has not...

Wars That Shaped The World, the stories of conflicts that defined history. From the air and amphibious assaults of the D-Day landings, the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait bringing about the first Gulf War, to the split of Korea… these stories of war are brought to life via epic storytelling based on real life accounts.

This Autumn, Jane Austen's final incomplete novel Sanditon will be brought to a primetime television audience on ITV for the very first time by Emmy and BAFTA-Award winning screenwriter Andrew Davies (War & Peace, Mr Selfridge, Les Misérables, Pride and Prejudice). Written only months before...

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.