Big Finish 13 Dec 2019 Coming in January 2021, marking the 50th anniversary of the Master’s first appearance in Doctor Who, Masterful is a deluxe limited edition 8-disc audio adventure. Masterful is now available to pre-order as a limited edition 8-CD box set (priced at £44.99), or on download (at £39.99). In his Big Finish debut, … Continue reading
BAFTA The Guru Uncut 13 April 2015 Code of a Killer: TV Q&A ITV’s drama Code Of A Killer is based on the extraordinary true story of Alec Jeffreys’ discovery of DNA fingerprinting and its first use by Detective Chief Superintendent David Baker in catching a double murderer. This Q&A features writer Michael Crompton, executive … Continue reading
Audio books for Christmas: I’ve heard so much about you Old (and new) favourites excel in their aural exam The Independent By Sue Gaisford 5 December 2010 …John Simm’s reading of Billy Liar (CSA Word, unabridged, £19.99), the masterpiece from Keith Waterhouse, is, by contrast, flawless. The endearing fantasist Billy, his unspeakable family and everyone he … Continue reading
Amazon.co.uk 8 Nov 2010 The unabridged audiobook Billy Liar, read by actor John Simm, is now available at Amazon.co.uk. Billy Liar is a compelling and amusing portrait by Keith Spencer Waterhouse of a compulsive liar who has three fiancees, a penchant for tall tales and a truly dead-end job as an undertaker’s clerk in a … Continue reading
Life On Mars – Bobby Martini Mix Bobby Martini 30 April 2008 Listen Now: Life On Mars – Bobby Martini Mix Life On Mars was a superb time travel drama that ran for two series on BBC1. The theme tune, written by Edmund Butt, was clever in that it had a modern feel whilst … Continue reading
Faber enters audio revolution thebookseller.com Philip Jones 13 Sep 2007 Faber is launching its first standalone audio list featuring both front and backlist titles. Faber Audio begins life on 20th September with the CD release of David Peace’s The Damned United (£15.99), read by “Life on Mars” star John Simm. The official full launch of … Continue reading
Digital Spy Dave West 8 Aug 2007 Actors including John Simm and Joanna Lumley have put their voices to Mr Men stories for podcasts to raise charity funds. Other stars taking part in the campaign for children’s charity The Variety Club include Wendy Richard, who voiced Little Miss Splendid, and Neil Fox, who recorded Mr … Continue reading
Response Source 6 August 2007 Mr. Men & Little Miss Celebrity Podcasts to Raise Money for Variety Club – Six of UK’s favourite celebrities read seven of their favourite stories – £1.50 per story with 100% of donation going to Variety Club London, 06 August 2007: It’s the hottest new celebrity … Continue reading
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