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Danny Baker's first volume of autobiography, Going to Sea in a Sieve, was a Sunday Times best seller, acclaimed for its nonstop humour and anecdotal flourish. It told the exploits of Danny's extraordinary childhood and the wild living of his teenage years. Now he is 25, and it is 1982, and he embarks on an accidental and anxiety-induced career in television - going off alarming.

The award-winning and critically acclaimed Wireless Theatre Company strives to keep radio theater alive and well. From the hilarious to the terrifying, this diverse collection features 10 Wireless Theatre productions in a single volume: We Are the BBC by Susan Casanove, directed by Jack Bowman; No Cause for Alarm by Gareth Rubin; Stage Fright by Lynn Howes, directed by Emma Taylor, and more.

What does it mean to live in your skin as a Black woman in 2021? There is no one answer - but in this powerful, spellbinding audio special, there are 11, told by women ranging in age from 17 to 91. Together, they share stories about love, work, microaggressions, mothering - about the way the world breaks your heart and how other Black women heal it.

The Whistler was one of radio's top mystery programs, airing from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. The Whistler was an ominous narrator who opened each episode with, "I am the Whistler, and I know many things, for I walk by night. I know many strange tales, many secrets hidden in the hearts of men and women who have stepped into the shadows. I know the nameless terrors of which they dare not speak."

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's detective genius, Sherlock Holmes, first came to NBC radio in 1930, starring Richard Gordon. By 1939, Basil Rathbone took over as Holmes, with Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson. The duo were simultaneously starring in a very popular series of Sherlock Holmes' movies for the Fox and Universal studios.

Bertie Wooster is living the high life as an English gentleman in New York. But when he's instructed to look after young Wilmot, a fearful drip who just happens to be the son of the fearsome Lady Malvern, matters become jolly complicated jolly quickly. And for some reason, Bertie's valet, Jeeves, refuses to be of any help at all. What's to be done?

Step into the tantalizing world of Giacomo Casanova, the renowned Venetian adventurer, writer, and notorious seducer. Born on April 2, 1725, in Venice and passing away on June 4, 1798, in Dux, Bohemia (now part of the Czech Republic), Casanova captivated many with his charm and cunning. His life was a whirlwind of romance and intrigue, often employing a mix of wit, persuasion, and at times, aggression to win over women, leaving behind a trail of affairs, offspring, and debts. In his autobiography, *Histoire de ma vie* (Story of My Life), he provides an intimate glimpse into the social customs ...

In the captivating second volume of this novel, the story takes a playful twist on the classic tale of Don Quixote. Just as Don Quixote sees himself as a valiant knight, Arabella envisions herself as the quintessential maiden of romance. While the knight ardently praises the pure-hearted damsels he encounters, Arabella believes she possesses the power to enchant with a mere glance, expecting her suitors to endure trials in her honor. Join us as we explore this delightful inversion of love and chivalry, where passion meets imagination. (Summary by Wikipedia) This project was proof listened by ...

Dimension X was one of radio's first adult science fiction series, and made its mark by adapting short stories by acknowledged masters in the field, including Isaac Asimov, Clifford D. Simak, and William Tenn. Scriptwriters Ernest Kinoy and George Lefferts, who also contributed their own original scripts, adapted the original stories. At the start of every broadcast, host Norman Rose promised us "adventures in time and space, told in future tense" and you knew you were about to be transported from your everyday existence.

This collection contains five Christmas radio classics from The Jack Benny Program.

Experience the power of Shakespeares words with this captivating collection of monologues, presented by LibriVox readers. This ninth volume features 20 remarkable pieces drawn from the plays of the genius playwright, William Shakespeare (April 26, 1564 – April 23, 1616), who is often hailed as the greatest playwright in history. His works span a variety of genres—tragedy, comedy, romance, and more—ensuring that each monologue offers something unique. Whether theyre poignant lessons, delightful humor, or moments of profound sadness, these monologues resonate differently with each listener...

This collection contains 12 of the greatest mystery shows ever broadcast during the golden age of radio, featuring the legendary stars that made them great. You will hear Orson Welles, Humphrey Bogart, Peter Lorre, Vincent Price, Basil Rathbone, Joan Fontaine, and other stars in classic radio episodes from such radio shows as Suspense, Escape, The Whistler, Inner Sanctum, The Screen Directors Playhouse, and The Weird Circle, among others.

This collection contains 16 of the greatest drama shows ever broadcast during the Golden Age of radio, including episodes of Cloak & Dagger, Dragnet, Escape, and many others. Relive the best radio drama shows from yesterday and the legendary stars that made them amazing in this incredible collection.

Journey back to 1838, as explorers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood traverse the dense Honduran forests, led by their guide through the rampant growth along the Cop√°n River. There, they stumble upon a symbol of the long-lost Mayan civilization - a 14-foot stone column, adorned with a stern-faced man and hieroglyphics, demonstrating craftsmanship rivalling the finest Egyptian monuments. Stephens chronicles their discoveries and travels in Central America, while Catherwood immortalizes the stunning Mayan architecture through his artistry. This gripping narrative, reminiscent of ...

Solutions, Inc., Vol. 1 is a paranormal comedy set in Boston, and produced by the award-winning Colonial Radio Theatre on the Air.

Nostalgia radio had incredible comedy, mystery, detective, Western, sci-fi, musical, and drama shows that kept Americans glued to their radio sets. Families gathered around their living room radios to hear their favorite Hollywood stars in fully dramatized broadcasts that entertained millions. In this collection of sixteen episodes, you’ll hear “Richard Diamond, Private Detective” with Dick Powell, “Suspense,” starring Gregory Peck, “The Charlie McCarthy Show” with Edgar Bergan and Robert Cummings, “You Bet Your Life” with Groucho Marx, and many more.

This year is the 200th anniversary of Dickens' birth. This is the second volume; the first volume of short works - fiction, essays, poetry and speeches, previously unrecorded for LibriVox, was catalogued on Dickens' birthday, February 7th 2012, and further volumes followed during the anniversary year. (Summary by Ruth Golding)

When real-life husband and wife George Burns and Gracie Allen worked together in vaudeville, George was the comic and his wife Gracie had the straight lines. They switched their roles upon discovering that Gracie’s delivery got a bigger laugh than George’s punch lines. The duo became a big hit on vaudeville and in films so when radio beckoned, they delivered. Their first regular radio work were as supporting players on CBS’s The Guy Lombardo Show in the 1930s. When Lombardo switched to NBC, George and Gracie took over the show. Enjoy sixteen of their greatest radio broadcasts.

In 1935, the DuPont Company chose to enhance its image by dramatizing great events in American history to an audience of millions each week on The Cavalcade of America. The dramas emphasized humanitarian progress, particularly improvements in the lives of women, often through technological innovation. One of the most prestigious series in all of radio, The Cavalcade of America shed light on little-known incidents in the lives of the pioneers of this great nation. Enjoy 16 of the greatest episodes from this award-winning drama series.

Featuring artist interviews, a weekly countdown, and new music, The Latest from the Greatest uncovers the current whereabouts of your favorite artists from the past and what projects they are currently working on. Other fun facts are revealed, such as how groups got their names and “where are they buried?”