AuthorBBC Audiobooks
NarratorTim Piggott-Smith
Duration3h 39m
CategoriesAdult Non-Fiction, History
Key StageA Level
PublisherBBC Audiobooks
VersionAbridged
Tim Pigott-Smith presents a unique audio snapshot of the history of the Twentieth Century. Released in ten volumes, Eyewitness provides a rare opportunity to hear the history of the 20th century described by those who were actually there. Tim Pigott-Smith weaves together fascinating reminiscences taken from the BBC archives - many previously unbroadcast - with an insightful commentary written by Joanna Bourke, Professor of History at Birkbeck College.
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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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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Eyewitness: A History of the Twentieth Century In Sound 1980-1989
Author: Joanna Bourke
Author Joanna Bourke
Narrator Tim Piggott-Smith
Duration 4h 58m
Authentic voices from the past illustrate this unique history of the Twentieth Century, written by Joanna Bourke and presented by Tim Pigott-Smith. Eyewitness provides a rare and fascinating opportunity to hear the events of the century described by those who saw them happen. A wealth of BBC archive recordings, some never previously broadcast, is i...
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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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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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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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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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Eyewitness: A History of the Twentieth Century In Sound 1950-1959
Author: Joanna Bourke
Author Joanna Bourke
Narrator Tim Piggott-Smith
Duration 4h 37m
Authentic voices from the past illustrate this unique history of the twentieth century, written by Joanna Bourke and presented by Tim Pigott-Smith. Eyewitness provides a rare and fascinating opportunity to hear the events of the century described by those who saw them happen. A wealth of BBC archive recordings, some never previously broadcast, is i...
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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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Eyewitness: A History of the Twentieth Century In Sound 1930-1939
Author: BBC Audiobooks
Author BBC Audiobooks
Narrator Tim Piggott-Smith
Duration 4h 53m
Eyewitness provides a rare and fascinating opportunity to hear the events of the century described by those who saw them happen. A wealth of BBC archive recordings, some never previously broadcast, is interwoven with an illuminating commentary by the historian Joanna Bourke. Published in ten volumes, Eyewitness examines the role and the life of the...
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