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P. D. James BBC Radio Drama Collection

Seven Full-Cast Dramatisations

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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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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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Very well played, as preciously read the books so familiar with the stories, most enjoyable

Very well played

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Really good. It settles me in bed. I am still listening to it and enjoying it

P. D. JAMES is really good

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This is a superb collection of PD Jameses work including seven full cast audio dramatisations of books starring her two most notable characters private investigator Cordelia Gray and detective Adam Dalglish. The books are mainly her earlier works from the 80s and 70s, examples include cover her face, the skull beneath the skin, devices and desires but there are a few of her later works included as well. Audible has included a book by chapter navigation, so you can easily find what you’re looking for by simply tapping the chapters button in the audible app and selecting the play you want to listen to which was something they didn’t do upon release but I’m glad to see fixed. I had many of these on cassette when they were released such as the titles above mentioned however the skull beneath the skin which is by far my favourite play in this collection was not available digitally until now! The bonus interviews and programs at the end of the collection are a nice touch but to be honest PD James was only an author I listened to occasionally; it’s good to have everything the BBC produced in one handsomely presented comprehensive collection. A five star rating from me.

Simply superb!

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I loved the drama of this, but I enjoyed the books more. Full stories for me every time!

Brilliantly read!

I loved the piece about P D James. Really interesting!

Loved The Drama Of This, But Loved The Books More!

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