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 The Birling family are spending a happy evening celebrating the engagement of Sheila Birling to Gerald Croft - a marriage that will result in the merging of two successful local businesses. Yet just when everything seems to be going so well, they receive a surprise visit from an Inspector Goole who is investigating the suicide of a young girl. As the Inspector reveals more about the circumstances that led to the death of Eva Smith, each member of the family comes under the spotlight, and questions of guilt and responsibility are raised... Toby Jones, David Calder, Frances Barber and Morven Christie are amongst the cast in this BBC Radio 4 production from 2010. The Classic Radio Theatre range presents notable radio productions of much-loved plays by some of the most renowned playwrights, and starring some of our finest actors. Action & Adventure Drama & Plays Education European Literary History & Criticism World Literature Funny British Drama

Critic reviews

Toby Jones is terrific as the mysterious inspector... David Calder, Frances Barber, Morvern Christie, Sam Alexander, Geoffrey Streatfeild, Vineeta Rishi complete the cast, offering a powerful new take on one of the 20th century’s most thought-provoking plays.
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Bought for my son who studied this as a GCSE text, I listened to this myself and enjoyed the dramatic interpretation. My mother also enjoyed it so I would suggest it is a classic which appeals to a range of listeners.

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I really enjoyed this, I would recommend it to everyone and anyone! I loved it

Amazing!

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Would you listen to An Inspector Calls (Classic Radio Theatre) again? Why?

Probably not. The story is unforgettable and hardly needs a rerun.

What other book might you compare An Inspector Calls (Classic Radio Theatre) to, and why?

It's a pretty unique formula.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

The key players all sounded as you might expect them to be given who we are told they are except for the Inspector.
The Inspector is the only unconvincing character in this production.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes.
It reaches you and makes you think.
In my case even more so after I had time to reflect on the real message.

Any additional comments?

A must read, watch experience.

A lesson for us all

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I thoroughly enjoyed this play. Very well acted. Toby Jones was excellent as the inspector.

An Inspector Calls

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First rate story read and performed brilliantly by the cast. This is the the second time listening. Recommend to everyone as a must read.

Excellent story and excellent reading

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