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Brian Glover

Many beers have now gone, but they are not forgotten. They may have been swept away by a tide of takeovers and closures, their rich heritage casually spilt on the boardroom floor, but their powerful presence still lingers in the air. And some famous names have even risen from the dead to haunt the bars once more. Barnsley Bitter was a name to conjure with in Yorkshire and beyond for years. When Courage decided to close the Oakwell Brewery in 1973, thousands of protest marchers poured on to...

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William Shakespeare, Yuri Rasovsky, Yuri Rasovsky, Mary Springfels

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a full cast, Sonja Lanzener, Ira Burton, John Glover, Brian Murray, Pat Terry, Nicholas Kepros, Barry Morse, Susan Osborn Mott, Paul Sparer

In The Tempest, long considered one of Shakespeare’s most lyrical plays, Prospero, a sorcerer, and his daughter, Miranda, have been stranded on an enchanted island for twelve years. When a shipwreck—caused by the eponymous tempest—brings enemies to the island, the stage is set for comedy, romance, and reconciliation. The Tempest embodies both seemingly timeless romance and the historically specific moment in which Europe began to explore and conquer the New World. Its poetic beauty, comple...

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Albert Camus

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Paul Scofield, John Shrapnel, Ronald Pickup, Clive Merrison, Brian Glover, Alex Lanipekun, David Seddon, Carys Eleri, Full Cast, Souad Faress

A study of Albert Camus' life and works which draws together both dramatisations of his novels and documentaries about his life.One of postwar France’s most influential writers, Albert Camus was fêted for his masterful exploration of the absurdity of the human condition. Included here are adaptations of his three iconic existential novels – The Plague, The Outsider and The Fall – alongside four bonus pieces shining a light on the man and his work.La Peste –...

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Stephen Gallagher

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Brian Glover, Shaun Prendergast, Mick Ford, Kim Wall, Gareth Armstrong, John Rowe, Michael Jayston, Nicholas Murchie, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Patrick Mower, Edward de Souza, Stephen Rashbrook, Terence Edmond, Full Cast, Catherine Kessler

A collection of suspense-filled thrillers from master of the genre Stephen GallagherA listening treat for fans of gripping drama: eight thrillers, plus a bonus story, from ‘the finest British writer of bestselling popular fiction since Le Carré’. Full of suspense and utterly immersive with full-cast production values, this collection is not to be missed.In sci-fi thriller Chimera, there are unexplained killings at a secret research...

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Peter Tye

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Brian Glover

It's a cold, icy morning. A fox is on the prowl and Stan needs more crushed barley to feed the cows. Dudley the postman is finding it difficult to drive on the slippery roads, so Stan offers to take Mrs. Turvey's letters across the fields in Little Red Tractor for him. But while they're away the fox visits Gosling Farm. Patch drives the fox away. Dudley has an accident. And the fox has an unexpected and tasty supper!

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J.V. Hirschmann, M.C. Lang, Paul Tankard, Michael Cop, Matthew Davis, Stephen Clarke, Mona Scheuermann, Brian Glover, Melvyn New, Jonathan Wales, Sarah Winter, Adam Potkay, Catherine Parisian

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The Age of Johnson

For more than twenty years, The Age of Johnson has aspired to present to a wide readership a body of influential Johnsonian scholarship “in the broadest sense,” as founder Paul J. Korshin put it. In keeping with this sentiment, volume 25 contains cant-free scholarly articles and essays written by both leaders in the field and emerging scholars, among them a London barrister and a medical school professor. Featuring lively and penetrating work on Johnson’s medical conditions, his e...

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Colin Reeder

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Brian Glover

Stan and Little Red Tractor rush to help Mr. Jones of neighbouring Beech Farm when his brand-new, mighty tractor Big Fred runs into all sorts of trouble.

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Colin Reeder, Peter Tye

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Brian Glover, Richard Briers

Join the much-loved Little Red Tractor and his friends for ten delightful countryside adventures filled with friendship, teamwork, and gentle life lessons. Set in a charming rural community, each episode brings warm-hearted storytelling, playful mishaps, and the simple joys of farm life. Beautifully narrated by Brian Glover and Richard Briers, this collection is perfect for young listeners and families to enjoy together, capturing the timeless magic of these classic tales in one enchanting...

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Peter Tye

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Brian Glover

It's a sunny Saturday morning in May. Patch is too tired to join in as Stan and Little Red Tractor do all the jobs around Gosling Farm, but when they answer an urgent call to cut the grass for Wrigglesworth Cricket Club, she can't resist going along. The grateful cricketers invite Stan to stay for Elsie's famous cricket tea. Afterwards, Patch is found in an old cricket bag, where she provides the biggest surprise of the day - five beautiful puppies!

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Peter Tye

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Brian Glover

Stan and Little Red Tractor have been helping Mr. Jones with the potato harvest of Beech Farm, but the work gives Stan a backache. The following day, they harvest the potatoes on Gosling Farm, but it is not until the last potato is lifted, that "Puppy" finds the cause of Stan's backache and his own name.

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Colin Reeder

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Brian Glover

On a hot day in August, Stan sits on Little Red Tractor's front wheel to cool off. He listens to all the familiar country sounds, but amongst the he hears a call for help. A small boat has broken down in the river, with a young man and two children on board. Stan, Patch and Little Red Tractor go to the rescue.

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Colin Reeder

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Brian Glover

When Little Red Tractor and Stan visit the bustling market, they return with Jeremy, a spirited old cart horse, whose surprising antics delight everyone at Gosling Farm.