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The Odyssey

by Homer ...

Narrated by Ian McKellen ...

Series series Penguin Audio Classics
Unabridged

13 hours 3 min

**The great epic of Western literature, translated by the acclaimed classicist Robert FaglesSoon to be a major motion picture directed by Christopher Nolan**Robert Fagles, winner of the PEN/Ralph Manheim Medal for Translation and a 1996 Academy Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, presents us with Homer's best-loved and most accessible poem in a stunning modern-verse ... Read more

$25.99 USD

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**The great epic of Western literature, translated by the acclaimed classicist Robert FaglesSoon to be a major motion picture directed by Christopher Nolan**Robert Fagles, winner of the PEN/Ralph Manheim Medal for Translation and a 1996 Academy Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, presents us with Homer's best-loved and most accessible poem in a stunning modern-verse
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Paradise Lost

A BBC Radio 4 dramatisation

by John Milton ...

Narrated by Frances Barber, Ian McKellen, Ashley Margolis, Conrad Nelson, David Seddon, Emily Pithon, Jonathan Keeble, Russell Dixon, Simon Russell Beale ...

Unabridged

2 hours 23 min

Sir Ian McKellen stars as Milton in this dramatised retelling of John Milton’s epic poem about the fall of Man"devilishly good... I urge you to give it a listen" The TelegraphMilton’s biblical masterpiece, first published in 1667, is one of English literature’s most seminal works. Straddling three worlds – Heaven, Hell and Earth – it tells the gripping story of fallen angel Satan’s rebellion ... Read more

$18.99 USD

Sir Ian McKellen stars as Milton in this dramatised retelling of John Milton’s epic poem about the fall of Man"devilishly good... I urge you to give it a listen" The TelegraphMilton’s biblical masterpiece, first published in 1667, is one of English literature’s most seminal works. Straddling three worlds – Heaven, Hell and Earth – it tells the gripping story of fallen angel Satan’s rebellion
... Read more
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Shakespeare: The Histories

Henry IV Part I, Henry IV Part II, Henry V, Henry VI Part I, Henry VI Part II, Henry VI Part III, Henry VIII, King John, Richard II, Richard III

by William Shakespeare ...

Narrated by Ian McKellen, Derek Jacobi, Prunella Scales, William Squire, Timothy West, full cast ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Argo Classics
Unabridged

27 hours 9 min

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for the first time.All 10 of Shakespeare’s timeless histories, performed by the celebrated Marlowe Dramatic Society and ... Read more

$44.99 USD

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for the first time.All 10 of Shakespeare’s timeless histories, performed by the celebrated Marlowe Dramatic Society and
... Read more
Ian McKellen on King Lear

Performing Shakespeare

by Ian McKellen, Julian Curry ...

Series Book 0 - Shakespeare On Stage
Ian McKellen discusses playing King Lear, in this ebook taken from Shakespeare On Stage: Volume 2 - Twelve Leading Actors on Twelve Key Roles.In each volume of the Shakespeare On Stage series, a leading actor takes us behind the scenes of a landmark Shakespearean production, recreating in detail their memorable performance in a major role. They lead us through the choices they made in rehearsal, ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Ian McKellen discusses playing King Lear, in this ebook taken from Shakespeare On Stage: Volume 2 - Twelve Leading Actors on Twelve Key Roles.In each volume of the Shakespeare On Stage series, a leading actor takes us behind the scenes of a landmark Shakespearean production, recreating in detail their memorable performance in a major role. They lead us through the choices they made in rehearsal,
... Read more
Ian McKellen on Macbeth

Performing Shakespeare

by Ian McKellen, Julian Curry ...

Series series Shakespeare on Stage
Ian McKellen discusses playing Macbeth, in this ebook taken from Shakespeare On Stage: Thirteen Leading Actors on Thirteen Key Roles.In each volume of the Shakespeare On Stage series, a leading actor takes us behind the scenes, recreating in detail a memorable performance in one of Shakespeare's major roles. They discuss their character, working through the play scene by scene, with refreshing ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Ian McKellen discusses playing Macbeth, in this ebook taken from Shakespeare On Stage: Thirteen Leading Actors on Thirteen Key Roles.In each volume of the Shakespeare On Stage series, a leading actor takes us behind the scenes, recreating in detail a memorable performance in one of Shakespeare's major roles. They discuss their character, working through the play scene by scene, with refreshing
... Read more
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Classic BBC Radio Shakespeare: Tragedies

Hamlet; Macbeth; Romeo and Juliet

by William Shakespeare ...

Narrated by Full Cast, Ian McKellen, Paul Scofield, Peggy Ashcroft ...

Unabridged

7 hours 23 min

Three powerful radio productions from the BBC archives starring Ian McKellen, Ronald Pickup and Paul Scofield and a host of celebrated acting talent . These three legendary plays, performed by some of the best-known theatrical actors of the 20th Century, are the perfect way to commemorate England's greatest dramatist.Romeo and Juliet: The Montagues and the Capulets are sworn enemies, so when Romeo ... Read more

$18.99 USD

Three powerful radio productions from the BBC archives starring Ian McKellen, Ronald Pickup and Paul Scofield and a host of celebrated acting talent . These three legendary plays, performed by some of the best-known theatrical actors of the 20th Century, are the perfect way to commemorate England's greatest dramatist.Romeo and Juliet: The Montagues and the Capulets are sworn enemies, so when Romeo
... Read more
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Shakespeare: The Complete Works

by William Shakespeare ...

Narrated by Ian McKellen, Derek Jacobi, Diana Rigg, Roy Dotrice, Prunella Scales, Timothy West, full cast ...

Series series Argo Classics
Unabridged

100 hours 18 min

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for the first time.For the first time, the complete works of Shakespeare are available to download as one. This collection ... Read more

$44.99 USD

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for the first time.For the first time, the complete works of Shakespeare are available to download as one. This collection
... Read more
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Walter Now (BBC Radio 4 Saturday Play)

by David Cook ...

Narrated by Ian McKellen ...

Unabridged

56 min

A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation starring Sir Ian McKellen, written by David Cook as follow-up to his 1982 Channel 4 social commentary drama, ‘Walter’, about a man with learning difficulties. ‘Walter Now’ was originally broadcast as the ‘Saturday Play’ on 10 January 2009 and repeated on 25 September 2010. In November 1982, Channel 4 launched with David Cook’s ‘Walter’. Now, more than 25 years ... Read more

$5.99 USD

A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation starring Sir Ian McKellen, written by David Cook as follow-up to his 1982 Channel 4 social commentary drama, ‘Walter’, about a man with learning difficulties. ‘Walter Now’ was originally broadcast as the ‘Saturday Play’ on 10 January 2009 and repeated on 25 September 2010. In November 1982, Channel 4 launched with David Cook’s ‘Walter’. Now, more than 25 years
... Read more
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Shakespeare: The Tragedies

Antony and Cleopatra, Coriolanus, Hamlet, Julius Caesar, King Lear, Macbeth, Othello, Romeo and Juliet, Timon of Athens, Titus Andronicus

by William Shakespeare ...

Narrated by Ian McKellen, Diana Rigg, Prunella Scales, Patrick Wymark, Derek Jacobi, full cast ...

Series series Argo Classics
Unabridged

28 hours 6 min

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for the first time.All 10 of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedies, performed by the celebrated Marlowe Dramatic Society and ... Read more

$44.99 USD

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for the first time.All 10 of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedies, performed by the celebrated Marlowe Dramatic Society and
... Read more
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Henry V

by William Shakespeare ...

Narrated by Ian McKellen, Derek Jacobi, Prunella Scales, Julian Curry, William Squire, full cast ...

Series series Argo Classics
Unabridged

2 hours 48 min

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for the first time.‘All things are ready, if our mind be so.’Henry V covers events during the Hundred Years' War, ... Read more

$16.99 USD

Also available as: eBooks

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for the first time.‘All things are ready, if our mind be so.’Henry V covers events during the Hundred Years' War,
... Read more

Also available as: eBooks
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The Oscar Wilde BBC Radio Drama Collection

Five full-cast productions

by Oscar Wilde ...

Narrated by Diana Rigg, Full Cast, Judi Dench, Martin Clunes, Martin Jarvis, Michael Sheen, Miriam Margolyes, Ian McKellen, Stephen Fry, Simon Russell Beale ...

Unabridged

11 hours 58 min

The collected BBC radio productions of the major works of Oscar Wilde, plus bonus play by Neil BartlettLoved for his flamboyant personality, sparkling wit and brilliant epigrams, Oscar Wilde was a comic genius and a literary icon.This collection reflects the many facets of his dazzling talent. Here are dramatisations of his only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, a Gothic tale of a gilded ... Read more

$18.99 USD

The collected BBC radio productions of the major works of Oscar Wilde, plus bonus play by Neil BartlettLoved for his flamboyant personality, sparkling wit and brilliant epigrams, Oscar Wilde was a comic genius and a literary icon.This collection reflects the many facets of his dazzling talent. Here are dramatisations of his only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, a Gothic tale of a gilded
... Read more
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Viper's Daughter

by Michelle Paver ...

Narrated by Ian McKellen ...

Series series Chronicles of Ancient Darkness
Unabridged

6 hours 4 min

Viper's Daughter is the seventh book in the award-winning series that began with Wolf Brother, selling over 3 million copies in 36 territories. Like them it can be read as a standalone story.For two summers Torak and Renn have been living in the Forest with their faithful pack-brother, Wolf. But their happiness is shattered when Renn realizes Torak is in danger – and she's the threat. When she ... Read more

$15.65 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Viper's Daughter is the seventh book in the award-winning series that began with Wolf Brother, selling over 3 million copies in 36 territories. Like them it can be read as a standalone story.For two summers Torak and Renn have been living in the Forest with their faithful pack-brother, Wolf. But their happiness is shattered when Renn realizes Torak is in danger – and she's the threat. When she
... Read more

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