For an instant the two trains ran together side by side. In that frozen moment Elspeth witnessed a murder. Helplessly she stared out of her carriage window as a man remorselessly tightened his grip around a woman’s throat. The body crumpled. Then the other train drew away. ; ; But who apart from Miss Marple would take her story seriously? After all there were no suspects no other witnesses… and no corpse. ; ; This version is a Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation starring June Whitfield as the deceptively mild Miss Marple.

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A pot of something delicious simmering away on the stove never fails to tantalise the tastebuds. Whether it’s a creamy soup a fragrant curry or a traditional English pudding there are endless ideas for one-pot cooking in this book. The team at BBC Good Food Magazine have gathered their tried-and-trusted recipes together to create another fail-safe book of ideas in the hugely popular 101 series. Each recipe is accompanied by a full-page colour photograph so you can create a winner every time. With ideas for starters main course and desserts you’ll find all you need for inspiration in this handy little book.

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Saturday Kitchen is a popular magazine-format show broadcast live on BBC1 for 35 weeks of the year. Combining a regular band of chefs and celebrities as well as archive material and interactive features it achieves a perfect balance of lively on-screen atmosphere with practical content. Hosted by James Martin the programme has a down-to-earth approach with attention to modern food trends that appeals to not-too-serious cooks. The new Saturday Kitchen Cookbook contains over 100 inspirational recipes from the show bringing together new ideas from some of the nation’s favourite chefs cutting-edge recipes from fresh talent a variety of different cuisine from all around the world and a wealth of tips on current food topics.

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Saturday Kitchen is a popular magazine-format show broadcast live on BBC1 for 35 weeks of the year. Combining a regular band of chefs and celebrities as well as archive material and interactive features it achieves a perfect balance of lively on-screen atmosphere with practical content. Hosted by James Martin the programme has a down-to-earth approach with attention to modern food trends that appeals to not-too-serious cooks. The new Saturday Kitchen Cookbook contains over 100 inspirational recipes from the show bringing together new ideas from some of the nation’s favourite chefs cutting-edge recipes from fresh talent a variety of different cuisine from all around the world and a wealth of tips on current food topics.

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A blizzard has hit England. In the tiny village of Sittaford on the fringes of Dartmoor a party of six is gathered in Sittaford House home of Captain Trevelyan. He has rented the house out for the winter and is staying in a nearby village. As evening draws in a seance is proposed. But it reveals more than they had anticipated – TREVELYAN DEAD spells out the board. Slowly the table begins to rock again spelling out the word M-U-R-D-E-R. Is it true? And who would kill a man who doesn’t have an enemy in the world? ; John Moffatt and Stephen Tompkinson star in a BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of a classic from the Queen of Crime.

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A millionaire strikes a deal on the seedier side of Paris and a priceless cache of rubies becomes destined for his beloved daughter Rachel. Two days later Rachel is dead – murdered on a train on her way to the Riviera to meet her scoundrel lover: a mysterious dark man. The suspects line up…only master sleuth Hercule Poirot can unravel the mystery and find the truth. ; ; John Moffatt stars as the great Belgian detective in this BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation.

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The BBC dramatisation of Tolkien’s celebrated fantasy. ; ; Widely regarded as a broadcasting classic this gripping highly-acclaimed and award-winning BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of `The Lord of the Rings’ stars Ian Holm as Frodo Michael Hordern as Gandalf and Robert Stephens as Aragorn. Tolkien’s much-loved books charting the epic struggle between good and evil have touched the hearts of young and old alike. They originated the modern fantasy genre and are often cited as people’s favourite books of all time as well as topping the bestseller charts. The phenomenal success of the recent films has prompted a rediscovery of this fantastic audiobook version. ; Adapted and dramatised by Brian Sibley and Michael Bakewell with original music by Stephen Oliver and directed by Jane Morgan and Penny Leicester. ; ; `Originally broadcast in 1981 on BBC Radio this full-cast adaptation of Tolkien’s epic trilogy is justifiably regarded as a classic. Ian Holm (who appeared as Bilbo in the films) offers a mature nuanced portrayal of Frodo that is far truer to the text than (the film’s) wide-eyed innocent approach. – ; Publishers Weekly ; ; `Brian Sibley’s adaptation cuts out all excess fat and concentrates on plot pace characters action and atmosphere. In this last respect he’s helped by composer Stephen Oliver whose dark relentless theme tune perfectly evokes danger and quest – ; Guardian Unlimited ; ; `Closest to the films though richer in detail is the BBC’s dramatisation of the trilogy. First broadcast in 26 episodes in 1981 it was adapted with exceptional skill and sympathy by Brian Sibley and Michael Bakewell and has superb music by Stephen Oliver – ; The Independent

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The BBC dramatisation of Tolkien’s celebrated fantasy. ; ; Widely regarded as a broadcasting classic this gripping highly-acclaimed and award-winning BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of `The Lord of the Rings’ stars Ian Holm as Frodo Michael Hordern as Gandalf and Robert Stephens as Aragorn. Tolkien’s much-loved books charting the epic struggle between good and evil have touched the hearts of young and old alike. They originated the modern fantasy genre and are often cited as people’s favourite books of all time as well as topping the bestseller charts. The phenomenal success of the recent films has prompted a rediscovery of this fantastic audiobook version. ; Adapted and dramatised by Brian Sibley and Michael Bakewell with original music by Stephen Oliver and directed by Jane Morgan and Penny Leicester. ; ; `Originally broadcast in 1981 on BBC Radio this full-cast adaptation of Tolkien’s epic trilogy is justifiably regarded as a classic. Ian Holm (who appeared as Bilbo in the films) offers a mature nuanced portrayal of Frodo that is far truer to the text than (the film’s) wide-eyed innocent approach. – ; Publishers Weekly ; ; `Brian Sibley’s adaptation cuts out all excess fat and concentrates on plot pace characters action and atmosphere. In this last respect he’s helped by composer Stephen Oliver whose dark relentless theme tune perfectly evokes danger and quest – ; Guardian Unlimited ; ; `Closest to the films though richer in detail is the BBC’s dramatisation of the trilogy. First broadcast in 26 episodes in 1981 it was adapted with exceptional skill and sympathy by Brian Sibley and Michael Bakewell and has superb music by Stephen Oliver – ; The Independent

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Tolkien’s famous saga the prelude to the Lord of the Rings has all the ingredients of fantasy and adventure: dwarves elves goblins and trolls a fearsome dragon a great wizard a perilous quest and a dramatic climax. ; At the centre is the unsuspecting hero Bilbo Baggins a home-loving unambitious Hobbit who is suddenly thrust into the biggest indeed the only adventure of his life. ; The radio dramatisation of The Hobbit became a classic when it was first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1968 and it continues to delight today. It is available in a specially designed children’s box and the original classic packaging.

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Alan Bennett’s new award-winning play as heard on BBC Radio 3 features the National Theatre cast. “A superb life-enhancing play.” – “Guardian.” “Intensely moving as well as thought-provoking and funny.” – “Daily Telegraph.” After a sell-out national tour and an extended stage run Alan Bennett’s phenomenally successful play transfers to BBC Radio 3. Richard Griffiths Clive Merrison and Frances de la Tour star as part of the National Theatre cast. At a boys’ grammar school in Sheffield eight boys are being coached for the Oxbridge entrance exams. It is the mid-eighties and the main concern of the unruly bunch of bright sixth-formers is getting out starting university – and starting life. At the heart of “The History Boys” are four characters each with contrasting outlooks on teaching and school: Hector an eccentric English teacher with no interest in exams; Irwin a young supply teacher who sees history as ‘entertainment'; Mrs Lintott a traditionalist who teaches ‘history not histrionics'; and a Headmaster obsessed with results. Described as “the richest play Bennett has ever written” (“Financial Times”) staff-room rivalry and the anarchy of adolescence collide in an intensely moving and thought-provoking play. It is the winner of the Olivier Evening Standard Critics’ Circle and South Bank Show Awards for Best New Play.

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