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P. D. James BBC Radio Drama Collection

Seven Full-Cast Dramatisations

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P. D. James BBC Radio Drama Collection

By: P. D. James
Narrated by: Greta Scacchi, Hugh Grant, full cast, Judi Bowker, Philip Franks, Robin Ellis, Siân Phillips, Richard Derrington
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About this listen

Seven BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations of P. D. James' acclaimed mysteries, plus P. D. James in Her Own Words.

This collection includes:

Cover Her Face

P. D. James' debut novel, introducing her famous detective Adam Dalgliesh. Starring Robin Ellis as Dalgliesh.

A Taste for Death

Dalgliesh investigates when two bodies are found murdered a London church. Starring Richard Derrington as Dalgliesh.

Devices and Desires

Dalgliesh hunts a serial killer in desolate Norfolk. Starring Robin Ellis as Dalgliesh.

A Certain Justice

Dalgliesh probes the murder of a brilliant criminal lawyer. Starring Philip Franks as Dalgliesh.

The Private Patient

Dalgliesh investigates a high-profile murder at an exclusive cosmetic surgery clinic. Starring Richard Derrington as Dalgliesh.

An Unsuitable Job for a Woman

An eminent scientist hires Detective Cordelia Gray to discover why his son committed suicide. Starring Judi Bowker as Cordelia Gray.

The Skull Beneath the Skin

With her life in danger, actress Clarissa Lisle turns to private detective Cordelia Gray. Starring Greta Scacchi as Cordelia Gray.

Among the supporting cast in these classic dramas are Siân Phillips, Hugh Grant, Anna Massey and Geraldine James.

Also included is a bonus audio documentary, P. D. James in Her Own Words, in which the author discusses her professional career and private life.

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Well I try to keep as far away from the totally biased anti British BBC as possible but there are two things they are good at , lying and radio dramas. They are probably the best in the world at both and these little stories are complicated and well thought out.

Nice performances

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Captivating stories brilliantly portrayed by the actors playing the parts, plus a wonderful bonus of hearing P.D. James in various interesting interviews. I would definitely recommend this audio book.

Excellent Dramatisations

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First times James and really enjoyed this collection. Great listen with interesting plots, acting and dramatisation.

Excellent listen!

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Very good dramatisations of the murder mysteries featuring Dalgliesh. As always, the BBC have a great cast in these productions, and they are easy listening during the afternoon.

For fans of Dalgliesh

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Easy listening to quality who done its-though by the end of a binge the stories all started to melt into one.

Lovely listening for a rainy bank holiday weekend

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