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 Isle, 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 5, covering the years 1979-1999, looks at the Thatcher years, the Falklands War and the greatest ever Royal Wedding. Beyond Britain Gorbachev was influencing world affairs and, back in the nation's capital, a dome is being built to celebrate the approaching millenium.
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.
Winston and Clementine Churchill
Narrator : Alex Jennings and Sylvestra Le Touzel
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Duration : 2 hours 30 minutes
Historical
Politics
Biographical
British
Non Fiction
Our Price : $17.99
This collection of personal letters between Winston Churchill and his wife Clementine paints an intimate and occasionally poignant portrait of one of the most successful and long-lasting partnerships. See full description... |
Joanna Bourke
Narrator : Tim Pigott-Smith
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Duration : 4 hours 55 minutes
20th Century
Social & Economic
British
Non Fiction
Our Price : $24.49
Authentic voices from the past illustrate this unique history of the twentieth century, written by Joanna Bourke and presented by Tim Pigott-Smith. See full description... |
Christopher Lee
Narrator : Anna Massey
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Duration : 3 hours
Non Fiction
British
Pre 1900
Our Price : $22.25
Lee's history of Britain provides the definitive radio account of the events and personalities that have shaped our nation. From foreign invasions and war to economic crises and social revolution... See full description... |
Alistair Cooke
Narrator : Alistair Cooke
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Duration : 3 hours
Non Fiction
Journalism
Radio Shows
20th Century
American
Our Price : $22.25
Once more personally selected by Alistair Cooke these middle years in America bring reports on the black revolution and ’60s counter culture as well as fascinating memories. See full description... |
Joanna Bourke
Narrator : Tim Pigott-Smith
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Duration : 5 hours
20th Century
Social & Economic
British
Non Fiction
Military
Our Price : $26.99
Authentic voices from the past illustrate this unique history of the Twentieth Century, written by Joanna Bourke and presented by Tim Pigott-Smith... See full description...
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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