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Tales of London: Hawksmoor and Others
- Four BBC Radio 4 Dramas
- Narrated by: Philip Jackson, Norman Rodway, Adjoa Andoh, Jamie Foreman, Peter Marinker, Philip Glenister, Nigel Anthony, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Simon Callow, Miranda Foster, Anthony Ofoegbu, full cast
- Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins
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Summary
Stunning all-star adaptations of Ackroyd's intriguing London stories
A superb collection of dramas guaranteed to thrill and entertain from best-selling author Peter Ackroyd. Set in the heart of London, these star-studded adaptations feature parallel investigations into killings across two centuries, black magic, haunted houses, holy ghosts and a stunning performance by Simon Callow as the magnificent Charles Dickens.
Novelist, biographer and critic Peter Ackroyd has cemented his place at the heart of the culture and history of London. This fantastic collection is full of vitality from a world-class author and stellar cast.
Hawksmoor - London, 1711: Nicholas Dyer, an 18th-century architect, builds churches to the glory of God, but he is hiding a dreadful purpose. Nicholas Hawksmoor, a detective in contemporary London, is called to investigate a series of brutal murders. The key lies deep in the past, but will the detective be able to solve the case before another life is lost...? Philip Jackson, best known for his role as Chief Inspector Japp in the TV and radio productions of Poirot, stars in the title role.
The House of Doctor Dee - Matthew Palmer is left an old house in London's Clerkenwell. Once owned by an Elizabethan scholar who was reputedly involved in black magic, the house hides dark secrets. Featuring Philip Glenister, best known for his role in Life on Mars and Eastenders' Tracy-Ann Oberman.
The City Speaks - A unique series of dramas based on Ackroyd's short story in which the Virgin Mary makes an appearance in the City of London. The stories range from humorous to highly emotional, from heart-warming to bizarre: Canary Wharf resembles the Emerald City, voodoo goddesses wander the streets of East London casting evil before them, and a tube station exists beneath the capital, but doesn't appear on any map... Featuring Peter Marinker, Adjoa Andoh and Jamie Foreman.
The City Speaks was a co-production between BBC Radio Drama and Film London Artists’ Moving Image Network (FLAMIN).
The Mystery of Charles Dickens - Simon Callow delivers an outstanding performance of Peter Ackroyd's one-man show portraying both Charles Dickens and many of his best-loved characters. Readings from his novels interweave with Dickens' own words in an incisive, compassionate and unforgettable journey. This collection features an exclusive introduction by Simon Callow.
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- 19-05-24
UTTER GARBAGE
Very very disappointed with all of this collection. Was expecting something brilliant seeing as it is Peter Ackroyd who is always announced as one of our greatest writers. Well my family and I who love literature are left very annoyed at how BAD all of this is. Not one of the plays is enjoyable. We spent a whole Sunday afternoon listening to all of this audiobook in one sitting expecting a thrilling time and all we could do was sit disgusted at how bad all of it is. We recognised nothing about London in these plays and we lived there for twenty years. Then he has the cheek to have Simon Callow do a performance of Dickens, which although is good, does not fit at all in this rubbish collection. We have several of Ackroyd’s books some about London and others and we love his work, but NOT this pile of junk. Returned immediately.
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- 03-08-24
Mystifying- for all the wrong reasons
I found these stories well presented by the actors but I just did not know what was going on. I found it really difficult to follow and as soon as something made sense, it ended! I think these stories would be better read, or at least with a narrator. Pity because I love a good mystery story but this was just too mysterious to follow 😵💫
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