Remarkably relevant, beautifully written, and filled with wit and wisdom, these three essays by Bertrand Russell allow the listener to test the concepts of the good life, morality, the existence of God, Christianity, and human nature.“What I Believe” was used prominently in the 1940 New York court proceedings in which Russell was judicially declared unfit to teach philosophy at City College of New York.“Why I Am Not a Christian” concludes that churches throughout history ha...

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for the first time.All 4 of Shakespeare’s plays that are considered to make up The Masque Quartet, performed by the celebrated Marlowe Dramatic Society and Professional Players.Comedy, tragedy, and folk...

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for the first time.‘No, no, I am but shadow of myself:You are deceived, my substance is not here.’Henry VI Part I is part of Shakespeare’s trilogy centred on the Wars of the Roses.

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for the first time.‘At first I did adore a twinkling starBut now I worship a celestial sun.’The Two Gentlemen of Verona is one of Shakespeare's earliest plays and also one of the most ra...

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for the first time.‘Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight!For I ne'er saw true beauty till this night.’Arguably the greatest love story ever told, Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet continue...

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for the first time.‘We are such stuffAs dreams are made on; and our little lifeIs rounded with a sleep.’Magical and dreamlike in its tone, Shakespeare’s The Tempest begins with a ...

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for the first time.‘Though I am not naturally honest, I am sometimes so by chance.’Based on Robert Greene’s story Pandosto, The Winter’s Tale play tells the story of Leontes, king of Sicilia, a...

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for the first time.‘Our doubts are traitors,and make us lose the good we oft might win,by fearing to attempt.’Vienna is beset with brothels and loose morality, so it's up to the Duke to pr...

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for the first time.‘Why, then the world ’s mine oyster,Which I with sword will open.’Double-meanings, disguises and dirty laundry abound as Sir John Falstaff sets about improving his financial si...

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for the first time.‘Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind,And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.’Shakespeare's most popular comedy, set in an enchanted forest with fairies, sparri...

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for the first time.‘Fortune brings in some boats that are not steered.’Cymbeline is believed to be one of Shakespeare's final plays and is about deceit, pursuit and seduction.King Cymbe...

Four full-cast stories of suspense from the creator of Dr Gideon FellThe master of the ‘impossible crime’ novel, American author John Dickson Carr was renowned for his Golden Age detective stories featuring the eccentric genius Dr Gideon Fell. This collection brings together four of his captivating radio plays, including a time-slip murder mystery, a chilling supernatural tale, a menacing story of blackmail and retribution, and a life-or-death case for Dr Fell...