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Summary: Bill Nighy stars as the suave thespian sleuth in this BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation Life is good for Charles Paris. He's moved back in with his estranged wife, and has landed a plum stage role as Sir Toby Belch in Twelfth Night . But it can't last. First his attempts to woo Frances fall flat, then the play's director is taken ill with gastric trouble. His replacement, Romanian wunderkind Alex Radelescu, is determined to take the play in a radical new direction - with or without Charles. When a second member of the company falls sick, Charles begins to suspect a poisoner is on the loose - and the next victim could be him. Can he unmask the culprit before this comedy turns into a tragedy? Adapted by Jeremy Front, this engaging dramatisation stars Bill Nighy as Charles Paris, with Suzanne Burden as Frances, Jon Glover as Maurice and Julian Rhind-Tutt as Alex Radelescu. 'Always a treat' Gillian Reynolds, Sunday Times Production credits Written by Simon Brett Adapted by Jeremy Front Produced and directed by Sally Avens First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 30 August-20 September 2006 Cast Charles Paris - Bill Nighy Frances - Suzanne Burden Maurice - Jon Glover Ken Carter - Peter Wight Alex Radelescu - Julian Rhind-Tutt Vivienne Marlin - Elizabeth Bell Gavin Scholes - Thomas Wheatley Jack Bradley - John Cummins Sally Luther - Tracy Wiles Ben Ritson - Tom Lawrence Vasile Bogdan/Scott - Ryan McCluskey Talya Northcott - Alex Tregear Inspector Dewar - Kim Wall © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. ? 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Summary: Meera Syal stars as family liaison officer Jackie Hartwell in this thrilling police procedural West Midlands copper Jackie Hartwell has one of the toughest jobs in CID: comforting and supporting grieving relatives in the aftermath of a serious crime. But there's much more to what she does than providing tea and sympathy. Part social worker, part savvy investigator, she needs to be able to win the trust of families, while simultaneously keeping a watchful eye on their behaviour and reactions. Because often, the suspect she's searching for isn't far from home... As an FLO, she's closer to the people involved than any of her colleagues, and can investigate in a way they can't. With her combination of empathy, intuition and razor-sharp observation, she's often the first to get to the truth - but sometimes, the truth can have tragic consequences. In these 14 series, we follow Jackie as she supports those caught up in nightmarish situations, such as murder, fatal accidents, abduction or a missing child. Some are harbouring secrets, others have a guilty conscience - but they're all victims, and they all need her help... Written by Scott Cherry ( Babblewick Hall ) and starring Meera Syal as Jackie, with Matthew Marsh as DI Peter Sanders, this captivating crime drama features a host of well-known actors including Barbara Flynn, Lizzy McInnerny, Robert Glenister, Amanda Root, Ben Onwukwe and Ayesha Antoine . Written by Scott Cherry Produced and directed by Clive Brill A Pacificus Production for BBC Radio 4 (Series 1-6) A Brill Production for BBC Radio 4 (Series 7-14) © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (p) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Summary: 'Left me begging for more.' NetGalley reviewer, ????? The back yard is full of balloons and streamers, and a piñata hangs from a tree branch, circling lazily in the breeze. But beneath the table of party food, a body lies half-covered by a brightly coloured tablecloth, blood seeping onto the floor... A child's birthday party ends in chaos when one of the parents is found brutally beaten to death. With no way for anyone to leave unnoticed, it's clear the killer must be another guest, but with twenty high-spirited children as a distraction, anyone might have had the opportunity to slip away from the rest of the party. Detective Meredith Somerset soon discovers the victim had no shortage of enemies, and everyone has a potential motive. Fractured marriages, jealousy and betrayals all come to light but Meredith can't seem to cut through the lies and find the truth. When another party-goer disappears Meredith knows the clock is ticking before the killer strikes again. But when everyone has a motive, how can she be sure who was the one who struck the fatal blow? Who is innocent—and who is out for blood? A gripping thriller you won't be able to put down, this is perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, Rachel Caine and Melinda Leigh. Readers LOVE Want You Dead! 'Steve Frech does it again!... A gripping, chilling, intense, thrilling and absorbing story that I didn't want to put down!' NetGalley reviewer, ????? 'Fast-paced... I can't stop thinking about the ending.' NetGalley reviewer, ????? 'Another great read by Steve Frech!... I could barely put this book down... There were so many twists and turns... I highly recommend this thrilling detective series to all fans of thrillers. You won't be disappointed!' NetGalley reviewer, ????? 'Awesome... I loved it very much.' NetGalley reviewer, ????? 'A twisty road of lies, deception, and vengeance... One of the very best parts of Frech's books are the characters. They are perfectly flawed and each fighting their own demons.' NetGalley reviewer, ?????

Summary: A brilliant whodunnit mystery perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton and Richard Osman! Murder stalks the cobbles in England's finest Georgian town... When an accident forces Felicia Grant back to her family's auction house in Stamford, she vows it'll only be a flying visit. But as the gavel falls on the final lot, a hidden secret is revealed—the body of her father's business rival, murdered during the packed sale! Soon, Felicia is swept into a mystery that has everyone in the community as a potential suspect?including her. As the body count rises and with the people she loves under threat, Felicia takes matters into her own hands. But even the most picturesque place has its secrets... Cover illustrated by local Stamford illustrator Katie Cardew. Discover more at www.katiecardew.com Cosy crime readers are loving E.C. Bateman: 'Ideal for fans of Richard Osman's books...Beautifully set in the gorgeous Stamford, this murder mystery will keep you guessing as the bodies stack up! Full of red herrings, twists and turns, wonderful characters and fabulous houses' ????? 'Set in the historic town of Stamford, this murder set in the antiques trade is a brilliantly plotted mystery' ????? 'A thoroughly enjoyable cosy murder mystery... I'm pleased to see this is the start of a series, I'm looking forward to the next book already!' ????? 'Mystery and intrigue...written by a talented and gifted author' ????? 'An absorbing murder mystery...Lots of interesting information about Antique auctions was a added bonus' ????? 'A fun read that kept me reading through to the end...certainly held my attention with a group of interesting characters, any one of which might have been a multiple murderer' ?????

Summary: In The Drowning Sea , Sarah Stewart Taylor returns to the critically acclaimed world of Maggie D'arcy with another atmospheric mystery so vivid listeners will smell the salt in the air and hear the wind on the cliffs. For the first time in her adult life, former Long Island homicide detective Maggie D'arcy is unemployed. No cases to focus on, no leads to investigate, just a whole summer on a remote West Cork peninsula with her teenage daughter Lilly and her boyfriend, Conor and his son. The plan is to prepare Lilly for a move to Ireland. But their calm vacation takes a dangerous turn when human remains wash up below the steep cliffs of Ross Head. When construction worker Lukas Adamik disappeared months ago, everyone assumed he had gone home to Poland. Now that his body has been found, the guards, including Maggie's friends Roly Byrne and Katya Grzeskiewicz, seem to think he threw himself from the cliffs. But as Maggie gets to know the residents of the nearby village and learns about the history of the peninsula and its abandoned Anglo Irish manor house, once home to a famous Irish painter who died under mysterious circumstances, she starts to think there's something else going on. Something deadly. And when Lilly starts dating one of the dead man's friends, Maggie grows worried about her daughter being so close to another investigation and about what the investigation will uncover. Old secrets, hidden relationships, crime, and village politics are woven throughout this small seaside community, and as the summer progresses, Maggie is pulled deeper into the web of lies, further from those she loves, and closer to the truth. A Macmillan Audio production from Minotaur Books

Summary: "Robert Bathurst performs this 18th Inspector Gamache mystery with the assurance of one who knows the village of Three Pines and its (mostly) gentle residents well....fans are in for a treat." - AudioFile Magazine (Earphones Award Winner) "Narrator Robert Bathurst skillfully evokes the mood and suspense of the story." - Library Journal "Robert Bathurst's narration is calm, collected, and earnest, reflecting the blend of emotion and professionalism that Gamache embodies as an investigator. It's perfect for listeners seeking both captivating intrigue and insightful reflection." - BookPage Chief Inspector Armand Gamache returns in the eighteenth book in #1 New York Times bestseller Louise Penny's beloved series. It's spring and Three Pines is reemerging after the harsh winter. But not everything buried should come alive again. Not everything lying dormant should reemerge. But something has. As the villagers prepare for a special celebration, Armand Gamache and Jean-Guy Beauvoir find themselves increasingly worried. A young man and woman have reappeared in the Sûreté du Québec investigators' lives after many years. The two were young children when their troubled mother was murdered, leaving them damaged, shattered. Now they've arrived in the village of Three Pines. But to what end? Gamache and Beauvoir's memories of that tragic case, the one that first brought them together, come rushing back. Did their mother's murder hurt them beyond repair? Have those terrible wounds, buried for decades, festered and are now about to erupt? As Chief Inspector Gamache works to uncover answers, his alarm grows when a letter written by a long dead stone mason is discovered. In it the man describes his terror when bricking up an attic room somewhere in the village. Every word of the 160-year-old letter is filled with dread. When the room is found, the villagers decide to open it up. As the bricks are removed, Gamache, Beauvoir and the villagers discover a world of curiosities. But the head of homicide soon realizes there's more in that room than meets the eye. There are puzzles within puzzles, and hidden messages warning of mayhem and revenge. In unsealing that room, an old enemy is released into their world. Into their lives. And into the very heart of Armand Gamache's home. A Macmillan Audio production from Minotaur Books

Summary: From Edgar-Award nominee Elle Cosimano, comes Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead —the hilarious and heart-pounding follow-up to Finlay Donovan is Killing It . "A funny and smart, twisty and surprising series."—Megan Miranda Finlay Donovan is—once again—struggling to finish her next novel and keep her head above water as a single mother of two. On the bright side, she has her live-in nanny and confidant Vero to rely on, and the only dead body she's dealt with lately is that of her daughter's pet goldfish. On the not-so-bright side, someone out there wants her ex-husband, Steven, out of the picture. Permanently. Whatever else Steven may be, he's a good father, but saving him will send her down a rabbit hole of soccer moms disguised as hit-women, and a little bit more involvement with the Russian mob than she'd like. Meanwhile, Vero's keeping secrets, and Detective Nick Anthony seems determined to get back into her life. He may be a hot cop, but Finlay's first priority is preventing her family from sleeping with the fishes... and if that means bending a few laws then so be it. With her next book's deadline looming and an ex-husband to keep alive, Finlay is quickly coming to the end of her rope. She can only hope there isn't a noose at the end of it... A Macmillan Audio production from Minotaur Books

Summary: Pandemic lockdowns have Ruth Galloway feeling isolated from everyone but a new neighbor—until Nelson comes calling, investigating a decades-long string of murder-suicides that's looming ever closer, in USA Today Elly Griffiths' penultimate novel in the beloved series. Three years after her mother's death, Ruth is finally sorting through her things when she finds a curious relic: a decades-old photograph of her own Norfolk cottage—before she lived there—with a peculiar inscription on the back. Ruth returns to the cot­tage to uncover its meaning as Norfolk's first cases of Covid-19 make headlines, leaving her and Kate to shelter in place there. They struggle to stave off isolation by clapping for frontline workers each evening and befriending a kind neighbor, Zoe, from a distance. Meanwhile, Nelson is investigating a series of deaths of women that may or may not be suicide. When he links a case to an archaeological dis­covery, he breaks curfew to visit Ruth and enlist her help. But the further Nelson investigates the deaths, the closer he gets to Ruth's isolated cot­tage—until Ruth, Zoe, and Kate all go missing, and Nelson is left scrambling to find them before it's too late. PRAISE FOR ELLY GRIFFITHS AND THE RUTH GALLOWAY SERIES Winner of the Edgar Award for Best Novel Winner of the Mary Higgins Clark Award Winner of the CWA Dagger in the Library Award "Galloway is an everywoman, smart, successful and a little bit unsure of herself. Readers will look forward to learning more about her." —USA Today "Elly Griffiths draws us all the way back to prehistoric times . . . Highly atmospheric." —New York Times Book Review "Forensic archeologist and academic Ruth Galloway is a captivating amateur sleuth—an inspired creation. I identified with her insecurities and struggles, and cheered her on." —Louise Penny

Summary: The first two series of the epic saga plotting the course of one family against the backdrop of a revolution in crime 'Magnificently detailed' The Stage 1951. With the Festival of Britain in full swing, the country is looking forward to a brighter, more prosperous future. But young Brian Oldman cannot forget the past. Traumatised by a murder he witnessed when he was just six, he holds a terrible secret; but there is a more devastating secret he has yet to discover. Falling under the spell of his mother, Cath, he is drawn into London's criminal underworld, where territory battles are raging between the old guard and the new. Brian idolises his uncle, Jack Braden, who dreams of becoming a boxing champion. But when his ambition is thwarted by the army and the Kray twins, Jack's bitterness and anger turns him towards crime. Meanwhile, the head of the family, Joey Oldman - a Russian Jew with a talent for business and a love of money - is building an empire. Growing rich with the help of venal bankers, he and Cath join Macmillan's Conservative Party, and move in increasingly influential circles. They try in vain to keep their son Brian away from Jack, who has taken the 'firm' from running illicit clubs to armed robbery. Battling to escape the law, the Krays and their rivals the Richardsons, Joey finds himself so steeped in depravity, even his lawyer struggles to help him survive... Adapted by award-winning writer G. F. Newman ( Law and Order, Judge John Deed ) from his own bestselling books, this thrilling series spans six decades, following the fortunes of the Oldmans as they are sucked into a web of corruption reaching to the heart of the Establishment. Weaving fiction with real historical characters, it reveals the nexus of crime, business and politics woven through the fabric of 20th and 21st century greed. Toby Jones stars as Joey, with Denise Gough as Cath, Tom Weston-Jones as Jack, Joe Armstrong as Brian and Ross Kemp as the Narrator. NB: Contains violence, scenes of a sexual nature, prejudicial dialogue and attitudes prevalent in the time in which the events depicted took place Created by G. F. Newman Characters based on G. F. Newman's novels Produced and directed by Clive Brill A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4 Cast Narrator - Ross Kemp Joey Oldman - Toby Jones Cath Oldman - Denise Gough Young Brian - Rory McMenamin Brian - Joe Armstrong Jack Braden - Tom Weston-Jones/Luke Allen Gale Gracie Braden/Violet Kray - Ruth Gemmell Billy Hill/Keffo - Robert Glenister Bobby Brown/Eddie Richardson/Selwyn Carruthers/Lambert/John Bindon - Charles Davies Watling/Mr Thompson/Tom Driberg - Nigel Cooke Win Booker - Lotte Rice Frank Cockain/Tiger Braden/Tinkerbell - Michael Eaves Spotty/Sammy Cohen/Capt Tyrwhitt - Jonathan Tafler DI Drury - Tom Weston-Jones Ronnie Kray/Mr Booker/CSM/Basil Jones/Harold Wilson/Alfie - Lewis MacLeod Bank Manager/DI Bulmer - Matthew Townshend Stephen Ward/Shop Owner/Policeman/Fenwick/John Bloom/Paul Raymond - Theo Fraser Steele Alice/Gladys Brown - Catherine Henderson Driver/Charlie Richardson/Dealer - Oliver Mawdsley DI Drury/Fat Cecil/Rikki the Malt - Matthew Marsh Leah Cohen - Jasmine Hyde Joshua/Pongo - Chinna Woddu Ruth Sutton/Martha Baines/Student - Kellie Shirley Arnold Goodman - Edward Max Tony Wednesday - Petrice Jones Judge Stevenson - David Shaw Parker Other parts played by members of the cast First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 21 October-1 November 2013 (Series 1), 19-30 January 2015 (Series 2) © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (p) 2022 BBC...

Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. THE NEW UP-ALL-NIGHT THRILLER FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER CARA HUNTER Midnight. A call out to an isolated farm on the outskirts of Oxford. A body shot at point-blank range in the kitchen. It looks like a burglary gone wrong, but DC Adam Fawley suspects there's something more to it. When the police discover a connection to a high-profile case from years ago, involving a child's murder and an alleged miscarriage of justice, the press go wild. Suddenly Fawley's team are under more scrutiny than ever before. And when you dig up the past, you're sure to find a few skeletons... WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT CARA HUNTER ' Twist follows twist at a breathtaking pace' Daily Mail 'Your next riveting , twisty read' Shari Lapena, author of Someone We Know ' Fast paced and a fantastic cast of characters. Kept me guessing to the end ' Fiona Barton, author of The Widow 'Cara writes with an intelligent vivacity . You can almost hear her characters breathing from the page' Jane Corry, author of I Looked Away ' Cancel everything . You're not going anywhere until you finish reading' Emily Koch, author of If I Die Before I Wake 'A masterful , engrossing , twisty novel' Rosamund Lupton, author of Three Hours 'A top-notch psychological thriller' JP Delaney, author of The Girl Before 'I was totally gripped and terrified !' Araminta Hall, author of Our Kind of Cruelty 'The most gripping book I've read in ages' Karen Perry, author of Can You Keep A Secret? AND READERS ARE LOVING THIS SERIES, TOO 'A ll hail the new queen of all things crime ' Penny, Netgalley 'Cara Hunter is a talented writer and I highly recommend this series ' Ceecee, Netgalley ' Mind-bending brilliance' Kath, Netgalley 'Packed full of twists : impossible to predict what will happen next' Gary, Netgalley 'Definitely for fans of Lisa Gardner , Karin Slaughter and the like' Fiona, Netgalley ' Captivating : full of mystery , tension , moral dilemma . . . outstanding ' Peter, Netgalley ' Wow what a book! This series just gets better and better' Tina, Netgalley © Cara Hunter 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

Summary: Robert Beatty stars as the hard-nosed Irish-American PI in these two vintage crime serials Lester Powell's Chandleresque detective Philip Odell was a huge hit on the BBC Light Programme between 1947 and 1961, thrilling audiences with his crime-solving adventures in postwar London. This gripping collection brings together the only two surviving radio serials featuring the tough-guy investigator - one of which, Test Room Eight , is published here for the very first time. Lady in a Fog - En route from London to Dublin, Philip Odell meets an old friend, Heather McMara, who tells him that her brother has been found drowned and asks him to investigate. Against the backdrop of a thick, pea-soup fog, he probes a case of blackmail and murder, involving a racehorse owner, a newspaper editor and a mysterious lady in mink... Test Room Eight - Concerned that someone is trying to sabotage the production of his new influenza vaccine, millionaire industrialist Herbert Truscott hires Odell and Heather to go undercover at his state-of-the-art facility at Barton Medworth. They soon discover that all is not well at the plant - and when a staff member dies after inhaling a fatal dose of live virus, their search for a saboteur turns into a hunt for a killer... Starring Robert Beatty as Philip Odell and Sheila Manahan as Heather, with a supporting cast including June Tobin, Jeffrey Segal, David March, Hilda Schroder, Mary Wimbush, Beryl Calder, Trevor Martin, Hamilton Dyce and Rolf Lefebvre . NB: Due to the age of the recordings, the sound quality may vary Lady in a Fog Philip Odell - Robert Beatty Heather McMara - Sheila Manahan Marilyn Peters - June Tobin Christopher Hampden/Bookmaker's Clerk - James Thomason Parkin - Harold Reese Martin Sorrowby - John Bennett Barman - Ronald Baddiley Mrs Cantaloup - Betty Baskcomb Receptionist/Violet Levine - Joan Matheson Hector O'Gorman - David March Taxi Driver/Foreman - Will Leighton Narrator/Constable - Anthony Viccars Inspector Rigby - Edward Jewesbury Head Waiter/Sergeant Layton - Jeffrey Segal Telephone Operator/Rosie - Hilda Schroder Jay - Haydn Jones 1st Driver/Police Doctor/Voice - Hugh Manning Postman - Frank Partington Dr Alexander Frey - Trevor Martin The Lady in Mink/Kitty Stapleton - Mary Wimbush Receptionist/Shop Assistant - Beryl Calder Police Surgeon - John Graham 2nd Driver/Bandleader - David Spenser Doctor/Hotel Manager/Waiter - Peter Wilde Maid - Ann Rye Produced by Martyn C. Webster First broadcast BBC Light Programme, 29 April-17 June 1958 Test Room Eight Philip Odell - Robert Beatty Heather McMara - Sheila Manahan Herbert Truscott - Hamilton Dyce Hugh Chalk - David Spenser David Karswood - Frederick Treves Ken Armstrong - Duncan McIntyre Barbara Eurich - Stella Textor Wynn Craxton - Jeffrey Segal Martin Dersen - Rolf Lefebvre Colonel Guestling - Richard Williams Jill Guestling - Hilda Schroder Policeman - Will Leighton Coroner - John Cazabon Superintendent Manley - Edward Jewesbury Mr Twist - Frank Windsor Fred Fazackerly - David March Mr Russell - James Thomason Paula - Beryl Calder Dent - John Hollis Produced by David H. Godfrey First broadcast BBC Light Programme, 22 December 1958-26 January 1959 © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Summary: Ex-policeman Galbraith is caught up in mystery and murder in these two gripping, fast-paced detective dramas After a long career in the Flying Squad, veteran copper Bill Galbraith is hanging up his truncheon and saying goodbye to the police force. He's looking forward to a quiet life on civvy street - but his best friend, private investigator Tommy Evans, has other ideas... In The King of Diamonds , Galbraith's enjoying a peaceful retirement in the countryside when Tommy calls him up with a job offer. Adamant that he's done with detection, Bill refuses, but Evans persists - and soon, Galbraith is embroiled in murky goings-on involving a beautiful blonde, a missing diamond courier and a criminal mastermind. The Midas Touch sees Bill accosted once again by his old PI pal, who shows him a mysterious photograph of a party on a lawn, with circles drawn round the heads of three people. The photo was part of a parcel addressed to a retired criminal lawyer, which also contained bearer bonds, a list of jewellery worth £750,000 and a letter threatening the life of a man named Paul Carson. The crime the package tells of has yet to be discovered - can Galbraith root it out? Created by the award-winning writer of Z Cars and Softly Softly , Robert Barr, these two suspenseful full-cast dramas star Bernard Hepton as the reluctant investigator, with Richard Davies as Tommy Evans. Production credits Written by Robert Barr Produced by John Browell Starring Bernard Hepton as Galbraith Cast The King of Diamonds Tommy Evans/Paul - Richard Davies David Cater - Tom Watson Gelder - Peter Dyneley Anne-Marie - Eva Haddon Cornell/Commander - Hector Ross Mary Galbraith - Katharine Page Milne - Bruce Alexander Lindemanns - Cyril Shaps Dykers - Trader Faulkner Brent - Peter Williams Jacobus - Stephen Greif Betty van Druten - Frances Jeater Lander - Peter Hawkins Gunman - Robert Gillespie First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 15 August-19 September 1975 The Midas Touch Tommy Evans - Richard Davies Bernie Finch - Garard Green Sailor/Andreas - Kevork Malikyan Nick Tully - Clive Merrison Bavister - Eric Richard Mrs Palmer - Margery Withers Doc McDowall - Robert Gillespie Thorn - David Ryall Chief Inspector Collins/Inspector Burridge - Michael Kilgarriff Rita - Rosalyn Slater Carson - Matthew Francis First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 4 October-8 November 1977 ©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd