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To Rule the Waves
- How the British Navy Shaped the Modern World
- By: Arthur Herman
- Narrated by: John Curless
- Length: 29 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,092
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 987
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 982
To Rule the Waves tells the extraordinary story of how the British Royal Navy allowed one nation to rise to a level of power unprecedented in history. From the navy's beginnings under Henry VIII to the age of computer warfare and special ops, historian Arthur Herman tells the spellbinding tale of great battles at sea, heroic sailors, violent conflict, and personal tragedy - of the way one mighty institution forged a nation, an empire, and a new world.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Superb and easy to listen to.
- By Mrs. on 02-16-17
- To Rule the Waves
- How the British Navy Shaped the Modern World
- By: Arthur Herman
- Narrated by: John Curless
Excellent.
Reviewed: 12-06-19
Probably one of the best books I've heard. Well written and compelling, as quite a few historical books are not. I enjoyed this and learnt a lot. Hope you enjoy it.
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Tom Baker at 80
- By: Tom Baker, Nicholas Briggs
- Narrated by: Tom Baker, Nicholas Briggs
- Length: 2 hrs and 16 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 51
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 42
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Story5 out of 5 stars 42
In January 2014, Tom Baker celebrated his 80th birthday. In March 2014, Tom sat down with Nicholas Briggs to look back over his 80 amazing years - his youth, his early acting career, his great success with Doctor Who and beyond...and his return to his most famous role with Big Finish. This candid and intimate interview forms two fascinating hours of engaging entertainment in the unique company of Mr. Baker.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A nice intimate chat with my favourite Dr Who
- By carl on 07-18-17
- Tom Baker at 80
- By: Tom Baker, Nicholas Briggs
- Narrated by: Tom Baker, Nicholas Briggs
A nice intimate chat with my favourite Dr Who
Reviewed: 07-18-17
I love Tom Baker, the best Doctor ever, subjectively. This recording is a fireside chat with tea and crumpets, chatting about his life. To know him is to love him . Any questions? lol.
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The Scarifyers: The King of Winter
- By: Simon Barnard, Paul Morris
- Narrated by: David Warner, Terry Molloy, Guy Henry
- Length: 1 hr and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 29
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 26
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Story4 out of 5 stars 26
The Scarifyers is a series of rip-roaring tales of comedic supernatural intrigue set in 1930s Britain, distilling the likes of Dick Barton, The Avengers, The Devil Rides Out and Quatermass into cracking new audio adventures. The Scarifyers is broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra, and has been described in the national press as "a slice of audio perfection," "the smartest and most enjoyable thing on British radio," and "like Tintin but with the lights out."
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4 out of 5 stars
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Works for me!
- By Margot Gayle Backus on 01-18-16
- The Scarifyers: The King of Winter
- By: Simon Barnard, Paul Morris
- Narrated by: David Warner, Terry Molloy, Guy Henry
the worst scarifyers ive heard
Reviewed: 03-11-17
Dont bother buying this. I I love Brigadier Lethbridge Stewart.He's missing from this. I'm referring to Nicholas Courtenenay. This was an extension form the series which should have just stopped when he passed away.IMO.
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Steptoe & Son: Series 3 & 4
- 16 episodes of the classic BBC radio sitcom
- By: Ray Galton, Alan Simpson
- Narrated by: Harry H Corbett, Wilfrid Brambell
- Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 6
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 6
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Story5 out of 5 stars 6
Series 3 and 4 of the hilarious radio sitcom starring Harry H Corbett and Wilfrid Brambell, adapted from the much-loved TV series. Steptoe & Son ran for eight series on BBC TV and even spawned two feature films. Such was the series' popularity in the mid-1960s that the cast specially recorded several episodes for BBC radio. Here, collected together for the first time, are all episodes from the third and fourth radio series, scripted by Hancock's Half Hour creators Ray Galton and Alan Simpson and adapted by Gale Pedrick.
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5 out of 5 stars
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It realy is series 3 and 4
- By carl on 03-07-17
- Steptoe & Son: Series 3 & 4
- 16 episodes of the classic BBC radio sitcom
- By: Ray Galton, Alan Simpson
- Narrated by: Harry H Corbett, Wilfrid Brambell
It realy is series 3 and 4
Reviewed: 03-07-17
Despite the wrong content list, this is series 3 and 4. I already bought the first two series and hesitated to buy this when it was released but it's fine. More classic comedy. Enjoy.
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Baldi: Series 1
- By: Barry Devlin, Simon Brett, Annie Caullfield
- Narrated by: David Threfall
- Length: 4 hrs and 24 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 29
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 26
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 26
On sabbatical from the Franciscan order, Father Paolo Baldi is working as a philosophy lecturer in Dublin when his life takes an unexpected turn and he finds himself helping the police to solve crimes. In this first series, Father Paolo Baldi and his accomplice Tina investigate a string of mysterious crimes, including a murder at an Italian chip shop, the killing of a leading academic and a girl who falls victim to a devil-worshipping cult.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Good BBC "detective" murder mysteries. Enjoyable!
- By carl on 07-20-16
- Baldi: Series 1
- By: Barry Devlin, Simon Brett, Annie Caullfield
- Narrated by: David Threfall
Good BBC "detective" murder mysteries. Enjoyable!
Reviewed: 07-20-16
ANTI-SPOILER alert! The first two tracks are out of order. The Prodigal Son, Track 2, announces itself as the first episode of a new detective series.
Listen to that one first.
Otherwise very enjoyable series. I went on to buy them all. They bear a second or third listen, spaced a few years apart.
If you like this, try Charles Paris, by the same writer. Much more humour in those books and more enjoyable, in my view.
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Doctor Who - The Wrath of the Iceni
- By: John Dorney
- Narrated by: Tom Baker, Louise Jameson
- Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 24
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 21
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Story5 out of 5 stars 21
Britain. The height of the Roman occupation. The Doctor has brought Leela to ancient Norfolk to learn about her ancestors...but has no idea how much of an education she is going to get. Because this is the time of Boudica's rebellion. When the tribe of the Iceni rises up and attempts to overthrow the Roman masters. As Leela begins to be swayed by the warrior queen's words, the Doctor has to make a decision: save his friend...or save history itself?
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Barbarian Queen.
- By Chris Coyne on 03-10-16
- Doctor Who - The Wrath of the Iceni
- By: John Dorney
- Narrated by: Tom Baker, Louise Jameson
wosrt ever Dr who book
Reviewed: 07-20-16
Big fan of Tom Baker. This book never even gets started . God Knows who wrote this. I'm returning this book after fifteen minutes. Bloody rubbish, apart from Tom.. sorry I can't bear the rest of this.
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Just a Minute
- Another Classic Collection
- By: BBC Comedy
- Narrated by: Nicholas Parsons
- Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 31
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 28
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 25
A sparkling collection of 22 classic episodes of the ever-popular BBC Radio 4 panel game chaired by Nicholas Parsons. Showcasing five key players from the past five decades - Sheila Hancock, Gyles Brandreth, Jenny Eclair, Stephen Fry and Graham Norton - the collection also includes two bonus Christmas themed editions of the show. Loved for the verbal dexterity, wicked wit and competitive edge of its participants, Just a Minute has welcomed scores of guest players to the game since it began in 1967.
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1 out of 5 stars
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THis is also known as FURTHER classic collection.
- By carl on 06-08-16
- Just a Minute
- Another Classic Collection
- By: BBC Comedy
- Narrated by: Nicholas Parsons
THis is also known as FURTHER classic collection.
Reviewed: 06-08-16
I had this book already but they changed the title by one word so I thought it was new. Returning this now.
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Doctor Who
- The Faceless Ones
- By: Terrance Dicks, Philip Martin, Gary Russell
- Narrated by: Jon Pertwee, Peter Davison, Colin Baker
- Length: 12 hrs and 56 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 55
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 24
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Story4 out of 5 stars 23
The TARDIS makes a hazardous return to contemporary Earth, materialising at Gatwick Airport in the path of an oncoming aeroplane! The travellers split up in order to evade airport security, but in doing so they become embroiled in a plot to steal the personalities of young human beings.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Tales from the TARDIS volume 2
- By Charles Gousha on 08-10-16
- Doctor Who
- The Faceless Ones
- By: Terrance Dicks, Philip Martin, Gary Russell
- Narrated by: Jon Pertwee, Peter Davison, Colin Baker
Misleading for who fans
Reviewed: 06-08-16
I'm writing this review before I return this book. From the description, it seems to be one long book featuring the third Doctor. Which is why I bought this. Its actually several doctors stories,starting with Jon Pertwee. after that its Peter Davidson who single-handedly brought down the show with his terrible acting, Then John Baker,, equally useless, and the that Mcgann bloke. wow. beyond parody. Awful. I am 53 and grew up with the early doctors, just to give you my sense of perspective.It just reminded me personally of how bad they got, after tom Baker.. the best ever Doctor.IMHO. .. Mc Gann reading a book? wow, can't even act. Or narrate.
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Alan Bennett's On the Margin
- By: Alan Bennett
- Narrated by: Alan Bennet, John Sergeant
- Length: 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 11
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 10
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 10
Produced by Sydney Lotterby of Yes Minister and Porridge fame. Each instalment featured a mixture of sketches (some foreshadowing Bennett's subsequent television dramas, others mocking television clichés, such as documentaries about working-class Northern writers and discussion programmes featuring pretentious critics). This is a never before broadcast compilation of sketches and extracts from the TV series before the tapes where wiped.
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5 out of 5 stars
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brilliant
- By Chris Dorward on 12-08-09
- Alan Bennett's On the Margin
- By: Alan Bennett
- Narrated by: Alan Bennet, John Sergeant
Very illuminating. If youre european.
Reviewed: 05-21-14
great. Please try it. I emplore you. Early sit-com fom the 60's britain. But I am biased.
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Doctor Who: The Edge of Destruction
- By: Nigel Robinson
- Narrated by: William Russell
- Length: 3 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 17
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 14
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Story4 out of 5 stars 14
William Russell reads this exciting novelisation of a classic Doctor Who adventure.In a final bid to regain control of the TARDIS's faulty control system the Doctor is driven to experiment with a dangerous untried combination.With a violent explosion the TARDIS blacks out and the crew find themselves trapped inside. A simple technical fault? Sabotage? Or something even more sinister? Tension mounts as the Doctor and his companions begin to suspect one another.
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5 out of 5 stars
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At the edge of my seat!!
- By Eliza on 04-22-18
- Doctor Who: The Edge of Destruction
- By: Nigel Robinson
- Narrated by: William Russell
Unfortutunately disappointing.
Reviewed: 08-22-13
I'm 50 and a life-long (Londoner living in PA, but that is irrelevant), Who fan....I have to admit that I've never liked the first doctor. I went out on a limb and tried this book. It had good reviews. BTW, For the 50th anniversary, there is a new sequence of books available. I purchased the first few books and The third doctor story was good and inspired me to buy another Audiobook. This one. Unfortunately, for 90% of this story, these preconceptions were confirmed. The first two hours is like being trapped in a room full of illogical people arguing.( I understand that this is the plot). Because they are beloved characters, it was quite upsetting. I was waiting for the plot to resolve for far too long..Very frustrating. Without wishing to spoil the plot, the ending was a bit silly and not worth the mental effort for arriving there.
Worse than reversing the polarity. I almost asked for a refund, but for the chance to share this personal review.
This is just my perspective and I felt cheated by this story.. . If other Dr Who fans enjoy this, then I admire you. You must find good in everything.
Just my tuppence worth.
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