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The General Prologue & The Physician’s Tale

in Middle English and modern verse translations

by Geoffrey Chaucer ...

Narrated by Richard Bebb, Philip Madoc, Stephen Tompkinson ...

Unabridged

2 hours 18 min

The Canterbury Tales are widely read and studied. The Middle English in which they were first written differs sufficiently from modern English, in vocabulary and usage, that most of us require a contemporary translation. On this recording the ‘General Prologue’ and ‘The Physician’s Tale’ are read in Middle English by Richard Bebb, under the direction of a leading Chaucerian scholar, Professor ... Read more

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The Canterbury Tales are widely read and studied. The Middle English in which they were first written differs sufficiently from modern English, in vocabulary and usage, that most of us require a contemporary translation. On this recording the ‘General Prologue’ and ‘The Physician’s Tale’ are read in Middle English by Richard Bebb, under the direction of a leading Chaucerian scholar, Professor
... Read more
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The Old Curiosity Shop

by Charles Dickens, Anton Lesser ...

Narrated by Anton Lesser, Philip Madoc, Michael Sheen, Josette Simon ...

Unabridged

22 hours 19 min

Death, innocence, sacrifice and corruption The Old Curiosity Shop is vintage Dickens. Provoking an unprecedented outpouring of public grief when it was first published, it follows the story of Little Nell and her feckless grandfather. Forced to leave their magical shop of curiosities in London, they are pursued across the English countryside by the grotesquely evil dwarf Quilp. They escape but at ... Read more

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Death, innocence, sacrifice and corruption The Old Curiosity Shop is vintage Dickens. Provoking an unprecedented outpouring of public grief when it was first published, it follows the story of Little Nell and her feckless grandfather. Forced to leave their magical shop of curiosities in London, they are pursued across the English countryside by the grotesquely evil dwarf Quilp. They escape but at
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The Tempest

A BBC Radio Shakespeare production

by William Shakespeare ...

Narrated by Full Cast, Nina Wadia, Philip Madoc, Catrin Rhys, Jasmine Hyde ...

Unabridged

2 hours 4 min

In this BBC full-cast production of The Tempest, a magical storm washes some sailors up on a peculiar island, changing the course of their lives forever...Raging storms and rich beautiful music combine to magical effect in this production of Shakespeare's allegorical last play, where mystical forces work to restore harmony and order to an estranged community.Staring Philip Madoc as Prospero and ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

In this BBC full-cast production of The Tempest, a magical storm washes some sailors up on a peculiar island, changing the course of their lives forever...Raging storms and rich beautiful music combine to magical effect in this production of Shakespeare's allegorical last play, where mystical forces work to restore harmony and order to an estranged community.Staring Philip Madoc as Prospero and
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Samson Agonistes

by John Milton ...

Narrated by Iain Glen, David de Keyser, Samantha Bond, Philip Madoc, Matthew Morgan, Michael Maloney, Tim Bentinck ...

Unabridged

1 hour 51 min

Samson Agonistes, the ‘dramatic poem’ by John Milton, was published in 1671, three years before the poet’s death. Written in the form of a Greek tragedy, with the Chorus commenting on the action, it follows the biblical story of the blind Samson as he wreaks his revenge on the Philistines who have imprisoned him. A powerful subject, with a personal resonance for the blind Milton, it is a perfect ... Read more

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Samson Agonistes, the ‘dramatic poem’ by John Milton, was published in 1671, three years before the poet’s death. Written in the form of a Greek tragedy, with the Chorus commenting on the action, it follows the biblical story of the blind Samson as he wreaks his revenge on the Philistines who have imprisoned him. A powerful subject, with a personal resonance for the blind Milton, it is a perfect
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The Death of Arthur (Le Morte d’Arthur)

by Sir Thomas Malory ...

Narrated by Philip Madoc ...

Abridged

3 hours 58 min

The glorious but tragic story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table is one of the great legends of Western civilisation. Storytellers and poets down the centuries have turned repeatedly to the universal themes of the Quest of the Holy Grail and the love between Sir Lancelot and Queen Guinevere. Yet the first printed account, written by the fifteenth-century knight Sir Thomas Malory, ... Read more

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The glorious but tragic story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table is one of the great legends of Western civilisation. Storytellers and poets down the centuries have turned repeatedly to the universal themes of the Quest of the Holy Grail and the love between Sir Lancelot and Queen Guinevere. Yet the first printed account, written by the fifteenth-century knight Sir Thomas Malory,
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The Canterbury Tales

The Prologue The Knight’s Tale The Miller’s Tale The Pardoner’s Tale The Merchant’s Tale The Franklin’s Tale

by Geoffrey Chaucer ...

Narrated by Philip Madoc, Edward de Souza, Anthony Donovan, Clive Merrison, Clive Swift, Anton Lesser ...

Unabridged

3 hours 21 min

Chaucer’s greatest work, written towards the end of the fourteenth century, paints a brilliant picture of medieval life, society, and values. The stories range from the romantic, courtly idealism of The Knight’s Tale to the joyous bawdy of the Miller’s; all are told with a freshness and vigour in this modern verse translation that make them a delight to hear. ... Read more

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Chaucer’s greatest work, written towards the end of the fourteenth century, paints a brilliant picture of medieval life, society, and values. The stories range from the romantic, courtly idealism of The Knight’s Tale to the joyous bawdy of the Miller’s; all are told with a freshness and vigour in this modern verse translation that make them a delight to hear.
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Romeo and Juliet

by William Shakespeare ...

Narrated by Michael Sheen, Kate Beckinsale, Philip Madoc, Norman Rodway, David Bradley, Frances Barber, Edward de Souza, Judy Loe, Fiona Shaw, Heathcote Williams, Anton Lesser, Jasper Britton, Ronan Vibert, Simon Harris, Peter Yapp, John Paul Connolly, Jason Cheater, John Summerfield, Hywell Simons ...

Unabridged

2 hours 50 min

Romeo and Juliet is the play which, in English literature at least, effectively invented the modern love story. Its charm and its power derive from the romantic setting (Verona, an Italian Renaissance city), the youthful innocence and ardour of the lovers, and (perhaps crucially) the excitement and drama created by the opposition which they have to contend with, an opposition which does not simply ... Read more

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Romeo and Juliet is the play which, in English literature at least, effectively invented the modern love story. Its charm and its power derive from the romantic setting (Verona, an Italian Renaissance city), the youthful innocence and ardour of the lovers, and (perhaps crucially) the excitement and drama created by the opposition which they have to contend with, an opposition which does not simply
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The Algernon Blackwood BBC Radio Collection

17 Supernatural Dramas and Ghost Stories

by Algernon Blackwood ...

Narrated by Algernon Blackwood, Philip Madoc, Malcolm Hayes, Christopher Neame, Roger Allam, Fraser Kerr, Eric Deacon, Philip Skale, Full Cast ...

Unabridged

12 hours 10 min

A collection of strange and fantastical tales from Algernon Blackwood, plus bonus documentariesDescribed by H P Lovecraft as 'the one absolute and unquestioned master of weird atmosphere', Algernon Blackwood (CBE) was the acclaimed and prolific author of numerous ghost stories and horror tales. Throughout his lifetime, he wrote 14 novels, several children's books, a number of plays, and over 200 ... Read more

$25.99 CAD

A collection of strange and fantastical tales from Algernon Blackwood, plus bonus documentariesDescribed by H P Lovecraft as 'the one absolute and unquestioned master of weird atmosphere', Algernon Blackwood (CBE) was the acclaimed and prolific author of numerous ghost stories and horror tales. Throughout his lifetime, he wrote 14 novels, several children's books, a number of plays, and over 200
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The Weirdstone of Brisingamen

by Alan Garner ...

Narrated by Philip Madoc ...

Unabridged

6 hours 19 min

‘The heart of the magic was sealed with Firefrost, the Weirdstone of Brisingamen … should Nastrond destroy the stone, then the magic will die away.’ When Colin and Susan are pursued by eerie creatures across Alderley Edge, the Wizard Cadellin Silverbrow takes them to safety deep in the caves of Fundindelve. Here he watches over the enchanted sleep of one hundred and forty knights, awaiting the ... Read more

$29.99 CAD

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‘The heart of the magic was sealed with Firefrost, the Weirdstone of Brisingamen … should Nastrond destroy the stone, then the magic will die away.’ When Colin and Susan are pursued by eerie creatures across Alderley Edge, the Wizard Cadellin Silverbrow takes them to safety deep in the caves of Fundindelve. Here he watches over the enchanted sleep of one hundred and forty knights, awaiting the
... Read more

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The Canterbury Tales III

The Summoner’s Tale The Friar’s Tale The Manciple’s Tale The Physician’s Tale The Seaman’s Tale The Lawyer’s Tale The Prioress’s Tale

by Geoffrey Chaucer ...

Narrated by Tim Pigott-Smith, Timothy West, Michael Maloney, Philip Madoc, Stephen Tompkinson, Charles Kay, Rosalind Shanks, Sean Barrett ...

Unabridged

3 hours 33 min

Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales, a collection of narratives written between 1387 and 1400, tells of a group of thirty people from all layers of society who pass the time along their pilgrimage to Canterbury by telling stories to one another, their interaction mediated (at times) by the affable host Chaucer himself. Naxos AudioBooks’ third volume presents the tales of six people, here in an ... Read more

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Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales, a collection of narratives written between 1387 and 1400, tells of a group of thirty people from all layers of society who pass the time along their pilgrimage to Canterbury by telling stories to one another, their interaction mediated (at times) by the affable host Chaucer himself. Naxos AudioBooks’ third volume presents the tales of six people, here in an
... Read more
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A Family Christmas

A Child’s Christmas in Wales The Nutcracker The Little Match Girl The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle ’Twas The Night Before Christmas The Three Kings King Frost A Kidnapped Santa Claus The Thieves Who Couldn’t Stop Sneezing Talking Turkeys

by John Chancer ...

Narrated by John Chancer, Philip Madoc, Jenny Agutter, Benjamin Zephaniah, Teresa Gallagher, David Timson, Benjamin Soames ...

Unabridged

2 hours 34 min

The tree, the fireside, the candles, the presents and the festive food may be the main features of the traditional Christmas, but so were the stories, the poems, and the traditional tales. Here, is a delightful confection of Christmas texts: the story of The Nutcracker told with Tchaikovsky’s immortal music, Dylan Thomas’ A Child’s Christmas in Wales, as well as nineteenth and twentieth century ... Read more

$16.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The tree, the fireside, the candles, the presents and the festive food may be the main features of the traditional Christmas, but so were the stories, the poems, and the traditional tales. Here, is a delightful confection of Christmas texts: the story of The Nutcracker told with Tchaikovsky’s immortal music, Dylan Thomas’ A Child’s Christmas in Wales, as well as nineteenth and twentieth century
... Read more
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The Canterbury Tales II

by Geoffrey Chaucer ...

Narrated by Philip Madoc, Frances Jeater, John Rowe, Charlie Simpson, John Moffatt ...

Unabridged

3 hours 30 min

Four more delightful tales from one of the most entertaining storytellers of all time. Though writing in the thirteenth century, Chaucer’s wit and observation comes down undiminished through the ages, especially in this accessible modern verse translation. The stories vary considerably from the uproarious Wife of Bath’s Tale, promoting the power of women to the sober account of patient Griselda in ... Read more

$16.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Four more delightful tales from one of the most entertaining storytellers of all time. Though writing in the thirteenth century, Chaucer’s wit and observation comes down undiminished through the ages, especially in this accessible modern verse translation. The stories vary considerably from the uproarious Wife of Bath’s Tale, promoting the power of women to the sober account of patient Griselda in
... Read more

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