Continuing the award-winning BBC Radio 4 series of the story of Britain, from the start of the Twentieth Century to the present day
Christopher Lee's history of Britain, This Sceptred Isle , provided the definitive radio account of the nation from the arrival of Julius Caesar to the death of Queen Victoria.
This Sceptred lsle, The Twentieth Century , continues the story, taking us through decades of whirlwind change and technological advancement in the diverse and colourful country that now stands on the brink of the millennium.
Volume 4, covering the years 1959-1979, includes the erection of the Berlin Wall, putting the first man on the Moon, the Vietnam war and the astonishing success of a young man called Cassius Clay Closer to home, the Beatles generated their own hysteria and Profumo caused a scandal.
Narrated by Anna Massey with Robert Powell , This Sceptred Isle, The Twentieth Century , is an authoritative, vivid and compelling account of one of the most exciting and fast-moving periods in Britain's history.
Written By : Jimmy Carter
Performed By : Jimmy Carter
Publisher : Simon & Schuster
Length : 6 hours
Autobiography
Politics
Royalty and Heads of State
Women
Biographical
Download Price : $29.95 $17.95
"Immersing ourselves among these deprived and suffering people has been a great blessing as it stretched our minds and hearts," Carter writes. This is the story of his post-presidency. More... |
Written By : Steven Callahan
Performed By : Steven Callahan
Publisher : Brilliance Audio Inc
Length : 7 hours
Adventurers & Explorers
Biographical
Download Price : $24.95
The true story of Steven Callahan alone and adrift at sea for 76 days More... |
Written By : Benedict Flynn
Performed By : John Shrapnel
Publisher : Select Music & Distribution
Length : 1 hour 20 minutes
Biographical
Arts & Drama
Poetry
Download Price : $11.99
Here is a brief account of Dante's life, compiled from various sources (including his first biographer, Boccaccio) by Benedict Flynn. More... |
Written By : Plutarch
Performed By : Nicholas Farrell with Steve Hodson
Publisher : Select Music & Distribution
Length : 7 hours 30 minutes
Classic Literature
Historical
Ancient
Biographical
Download Price : $27.25
Plutarch's unique insight into the great men of the Ancient World through his biographies. More... |
Written By : Nicholas Soames
Performed By : Various
Publisher : Select Music & Distribution
Length : 2 hours 30 minutes
Biographical
Historical
Download Price : $11.99
Here are the stories of nine people whose energy, imagination, courage and determination changed the world. More...
Written By : Pete McCarthy
Narrated By : Pete McCarthy
Hodder & Stoughton Audiobooks
Length : 2 hours
Type : Autobiography
Biographical
Travel
Price : $16.75
The audio of the million-selling book - Pete McCarthy's hilarious journey in search of his Irish roots.
McCarthy's tale of his hilarious trip around Ireland has gained thousands of fans all over the world.
Pete was born in Warrington to an Irish mother and an English father and spent happy summer holidays in Cork. Years later, reflecting on the many places he has visited as a travel broadcaster, Pete admits that he feels more at home in Ireland than anywhere. To find out whether this is due to rose-coloured spectacles or to a deeper tie with the country of his ancestors, Pete sets off on a trip around Ireland and discovers that it has changed in surprising ways.
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