AuthorBBC Audiobooks
NarratorTim Piggott-Smith
Duration2h 32m
CategoriesAdult Non-Fiction, Biography and Autobiography
Key StageA Level
PublisherBBC Audiobooks
VersionUnabridged
'We Churchills die at forty,' said Winston in 1908, 'and I want to put something more on the slate before then.' By the time he died in 1965, the slate was full. From his earliest days Churchill was an ambitious character, eager for action.He achieved fame and popularity through his dispatches from the Boer War, and in 1900 was elected MP for Oldham. Until the outbreak of war in 1939 Churchill was loved and loathed in equal measure. Critics and supporters alike recognised his vision, but often questioned his judgement. In the thirties, his out-of-touch views on subjects such as Indian nationalism meant that his warnings on German militarism were not taken seriously. On the day Churchill took office as Prime Minister, Hitler invaded the low countries; by mid-June France had fallen. A lesser man would have been overwhelmed. Even his opponents do not doubt his greatness as a leader during the Second World War.But the 1945 election brought a shock defeat. Despite this setback, in 1951 at the age of 77 he returned to serve a second term as Prime Minister. Churchill Remembered draws on a wealth of archive broadcasts by, among others, Robert Boothby, Violet Bonham Carter, Nancy Astor, Oswald Mosley andChurchill himself, and encompasses the whole of his extraordinary life. This is A fascinating and illuminating audio portrait of the life and career of one of Britain's greatest leaders, recounted by those who knew him and in his own words.
Author: BBC Audiobooks
Author BBC Audiobooks
Narrator Full Cast
Duration 1h 38m
The rugged Cornwall of days gone by is the scene for first Doctor William Hartnell's 1966 foray into the murky world of pirates and hidden treasure. The TARDIS lands on the seveneenth century Cornish coast, and its crew stumble upon a plot by the local Squire to receive and offload contraband goods. The Doctor meets the churchwarden, whose last wor...
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Chain Reaction: Complete Series 7
Author: BBC Audiobooks
Author BBC Audiobooks
Narrator Various
Duration 2h 47m
Chain Reaction' is the entertaining BBC Radio 4 tag talk show where this week's guest is next week's interviewer. Famous names from the world of showbusiness choose who they would like to chat to, and must submit to being questioned in their turn the week after. In this seventh series, guests (and hosts) include Marcus Brigstocke, Clive Anderson, J...
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Chain Reaction: Complete Series 10
Author: BBC Audiobooks
Author BBC Audiobooks
Narrator Various
Duration 2h 47m
'Chain Reaction' is the entertaining BBC Radio 4 tag talk show where this week's guest is next week's interviewer. Famous names from the world of showbusiness choose who they would like to chat to, and must submit to being questioned in their turn the week after. In this tenth series, guests (and hosts) include Ronni Ancona, Lee Mack, Ade Edmondson...
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Author: BBC Audiobooks
Author BBC Audiobooks
Narrator Various
SeriesThe 99p Challenge Series 3, Book 5
Duration 26m
It's back! the Radio Four panel game that's not about sport, music, television, advertising, books, hats or gardening. Just funny rounds with funny ideas. Here are some quotes from last year's series: "The laughter that's worth every penny" Simon Garfield in The Mail On Sunday. "A hugely enjoyable addition to the comedy panel game genre" Heat magaz...
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Doctor Who: Tales From the Tardis Volume Two
Author: BBC Audiobooks
Author BBC Audiobooks
Narrator Various
SeriesTales from the Tardis, Book 2
Duration 9h 57m
Seven stories of excitement and adventure in distant times and places! This second volume of readings features: The Planet of the Daleks - read by Jon Pertwee Warriors of the Deep - read by Peter Davison Vengeance on Varos - read by Colin Baker The Novel of the Film - read by Paul McGann Earth and Beyond - three original short stories read by Paul...
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Doctor Who: Tales From the Tardis Volume One
Author: BBC Audiobooks
Author BBC Audiobooks
Narrator Various
SeriesTales from the Tardis, Book 1
Duration 9h 30m
Twelve stories of excitement and adventure in distant times and places! This first volume of readings features: The Curse of Peladon - read by Jon Pertwee Kinda - read by Peter Davison Attack of the Cybermen - read by Colin Baker Out of the Darkness - three stories read by Colin Baker and Nicola Bryant Short Trips - six original short stor...
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Chain Reaction: Complete Series 5
Author: BBC Audiobooks
Author BBC Audiobooks
Narrator Various
Duration 2h 47m
Chain Reaction' is the entertaining BBC Radio 4 tag talk show where this week's guest is next week's interviewer. Famous names from the world of showbusiness choose who they would like to chat to, and must submit to being questioned in their turn the week after. In this fifth series, guests (and hosts) include Jenny clair, Jimmy Carr, Matt Lucas,...
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The Archers: Brian and Jennifer
Author: BBC Audiobooks
Author BBC Audiobooks
Narrator Full Cast
Duration 45m
After Jennifer's marriage to Roger Travers-Macy ran into trouble, she returned to Ambridge to await divorce proceedings to run their course. During this period she met Brian Aldridge, new owner of Home Farm, and when the divorce finally came through they were able to make wedding plans.
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Author: BBC Audiobooks
Author BBC Audiobooks
Narrator Colin Baker
Duration 1h 3m
Following a spot of uncharacteristic intoxication, the Doctor wakes to discover that the TARDIS has materialised in the service ducting of the Vipod Mor, a huge craft which is itself floating in deep space. Furthermore, the console has detected Time spillage: someone or something is tampering with Time! Such experimentation could not only damage th...
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Chain Reaction: Complete Series 6
Author: BBC Audiobooks
Author BBC Audiobooks
Narrator Various
Duration 2h 47m
Chain Reaction' is the entertaining BBC Radio 4 tag talk show where this week's guest is next week's interviewer. Famous names from the world of showbusiness choose who they would like to chat to, and must submit to being questioned in their turn the week after. In this sixth series, guests (and hosts) include Jo Brand, Barry Cryer, Mark Thomas, Al...
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