The teasing title poem of this book is about weather. Rain falls, wind cracks its cheeks as in Macbeth; the noises are drops like kisses falling, 'fallen into birdsong on Mars'. What would it sound like, be like, to hear it? The poem wants to know what it can't yet know. But as the book proceeds, the poet - on a human heath, tormented by loss - hears something like it, unearthly sounds on a planet without atmosphere, sound making quite another kind of sense. Jon Glover wrote most of the po...

Featuring a fascination with the fragility of the body, this compilation is a philosophical and scientific exploration of "ways of seeing." Examining a variety of lenses, including that of the eye, the microscope, and the camera, the poet's accomplished lyricism weaves together themes of war, medicine, and vision.

Ben, the chivalrous and perky non-descript little man, whose thumbs itch just before ‘something ‘orrible ‘appens’ played by Tony Robinson is joined by Leslie Phillips as the devilish Lovelace in J Jefferson Farjeon’s 1930’s thriller.A hat lost in the English Channel, a dagger buried in a toff’s back and an incriminating letter from an MP entice Ben into the world of arms dealers and smugglers as he battles to save Europe from another World War!...

“Murder mysteries always work well… and Mr Punch’s Thriller Playhouse is particularly good… Atmospheric and Great Fun” Daily Express“To all concerned “Jolly good show, chaps.” The TimesBen Sees it ThroughA hat lost in the English Channel, a dagger buried in a toff’s back and an incriminating letter from an MP entice Ben into the world of arms dealers and smugglers as he battles to save Europe from ...

Bill Nighy returns as the actor and amateur sleuth, Charles ParisBored, broke and reduced to baring all as a life model, Charles Paris is relieved to land a role in a new sitcom – even if it is woefully unfunny. But no sooner has filming begun than things start to go wrong. First a charmless PA dies in a freak accident, then the young, cocksure director bites the dust. Once again, Charles finds himself on the case, hunting for clues from a host of showbiz suspects ...

Bill Nighy stars as the suave thespian sleuth in this BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisationLife 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 i...

Jon Glover reads this novelisation of an outlandish adventure for the Sixth Doctor and Peri.The TARDIS materialises aboard the Vipod Mor, a galactic survey ship captained by the repulsive Orlous Moston Slarn.Things are not going well on board the spacecraft. A mysterious killer stalks the infrastructure, and a junior officer - whose body is four years older than his brain - commands its bridge. The craft's computer seems to be developing its own distinctive...

Vintage comedy drama starring Dame Thora Hird as straight-talking Hilda Springett, one very determined widow…Treat yourself to this vintage sitcom from the 80’s, full of charm and humour starring the inimitable Dame Thora Hird as the strong-willed yet lovable Hilda Springett. This is a laugh-out-loud drama about the antics of a group of fun-loving pensioners making the most of life. Hilda believes everyone should have a purpose. However, she also believes her purpo...

Five full-cast dramas by the celebrated Scottish writer Liz Lochhead, plus a short storyLiz Lochhead is a widely recognised poet, playwright and performer. She was the Makar, Scotland’s national poet, between 2011 and 2016, and was awarded the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry in 2015. The six pieces in this anthology are characterised by their evocative language and focus on different facets of female identity: from schoolgirls, wives and mothers to convention-defying...

A brand new full-cast BBC radio dramatisation, starring Bill Nighy as Charles Paris'Charles Paris is Bill Nighy... It's the role he was born to play.' The TelegraphAugust in Edinburgh, and thousands of performers of all stripes have flocked to the Fringe Festival. Among them is Charles Paris filling in at the last minute after a student actress breaks a leg and has to drop out. Showcasing an earnest one-man show in a sea o...

BBC radio productions of Mark Twain's very best novels and short stories - plus bonus materialMark Twain (real name Samuel Langhorne Clemens), was one of the foremost writers and humorists to come out of the United States. Hailed by William Faulkner as 'the father of American literature', he is renowned worldwide for his classic novels The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. This wide-ranging collection comprises drama...

A historical comedy romp sketch show starring Roy HuddA hilarious comedy show from the 1990s, featuring famous historical moments retold with a modern twist by outstanding classic comedy performers, including the tales of King Arthur, Queen Victoria, Helen of Troy and King Charles II. Silly and knowing, Crowned Hudds is perfect for fans of Like They've Never Been Gone, Revolting People and The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Hol...