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Classic Radio Sci-Fi: BBC Drama Collection

Five BBC radio full-cast dramatisations

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Classic Radio Sci-Fi: BBC Drama Collection

By: Stanislaw Lem, Karel Čapek, Mary Shelley, Arthur Conan Doyle, H. G. Wells
Narrated by: William Gaunt, full cast, Robert Glenister, Joanne Froggatt
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Five seminal science fiction classics are brought vividly to life in these gripping BBC Radio dramatisations, with casts including Robert Glenister, William Gaunt, Carleton Hobbs and Joanne Froggatt.

Frankenstein (1994) is adapted from one of the first science fiction novels, Mary Shelley's tale of a scientist who tries to play God and creates a monster.

The Time Machine (2009) dramatises one of the first stories to feature time travel, HG Wells' thrilling tale of an inventor who discovers a dystopian future.

The Lost World (1975) is based on a classic fantasy adventure story by Arthur Conan Doyle, whose notion of dinosaurs roaming our world was the inspiration for Jurassic Park.

R.U.R. (1989) is a radio production of Karel Kapek's thought-provoking play which introduced the word robot to the English language.

Solaris (2007) dramatises Stanislaw Lem's pioneering ghost story set in space, both a suspenseful thriller and a philosophical meditation on guilt and the human condition.

Accompanying this collection is a bonus PDF file featuring extensive sleeve notes by Andrew Pixley. Duration: 10 hours approx.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

©2017 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2017 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
Classics Drama & Plays Science Fiction Radio Classics

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Loved the stories and imaginative role play and strong characters. Great sound effects and quality of narrative.

Great imaginative stories

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shame they put Solaris on last as it's worth buying just for this great version of the classic. tale

worth buying just for Solaris

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what a fab series. well dramatized. Great acting. timeless classics. I shall look for more in the series

Great series of stories based on timeless classics

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Excellent stories brilliantly narrated. All narrators are excellent and acting is very good. just long enough to be interesting and enjoyable.

Excellent stories brilliantly narrated

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These stories are all excellent, but Solaris stood out at one of the most exquisite audible experiences. Absolutely stellar radio play. the soundscapes and acting and adaptation of the novel are perfect. Buy the whole set for that one experience. Thank you.

The Solaris by Stalislaw Lem is absolutely outstanding.

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