November/December
2006

Available from 6 November 2006

Chris Addison's The Ape that got Lucky
Chris Addison stars in the complete Sony Award-winning series of comedy lectures as broadcast on BBC Radio 4. Based on his hit Edinburgh show, The Ape That Got Lucky is Addison's first series of comic enlecturements for BBC Radio 4 in which the thinking idiot's pretend anthropologist takes on human evolution in four episodes: Language and Communication, Social Development, Science and Technology, Man or Monkey. Accompanying him on this journey into human development is renowned expert and noted polymath Professor Austin Herring (Geoff McGivern) with verbal illustrations by noted actors and renowned gads-about-town Jo Enright and Dan Tetsell. This is the prequel to Chris Addison's Civilization.
2 CDs, 2hrs, ISBN 1405677023 £12.99

Doctor Who
Monsters on Earth Tin
This limited edition, numbered tin contains three TV soundtrack adventures digitally remastered with brand new linking narration and bonus interviews plus accompanying programme notes and track listings.

In 'Doctor Who and the Silurians', a race of reptilian creatures wakes from hibernation in the caves beneath Derbyshire, and aims to reclaim the planet as their own. 'The Sea Devils' finds the Silurians' sub-mariner cousins responding to a call from the Master, and 'Warriors of the Deep' finds the Silurians and Sea Devils combining forces to attack a Deep Sea Base in the year 2084.

Jon Pertwee and Peter Davison star as the Doctor, with support from Caroline John as Liz, Katy Manning as Jo, Janet Fielding as Tegan and Mark Strickson as Turlough in these 17 episodes of adventure.
7 CDs, 7hrs 40mins, ISBN 184607102x £45.00

Doctor Who
The Art of Destruction
The TARDIS lands in 22nd century Africa in the shadow of a dormant volcano. Agri-teams are growing new foodstuffs in the baking soil to help feed the world’s starving millions – but the Doctor and Rose have detected an alien signal somewhere close by. When a force starts surging along the dark volcanic tunnels, the Doctor realises an ancient trap has been sprung. But who was it meant for? And what is the secret of the eerie statues that stand at the heart of the volcano? Read by Don Warrington, who played The President in the Doctor Who episode Rise of the Cybermen. Includes a fascinating behind-the-scenes discussion between author Stephen Cole and Don Warrington.
2 CDs, 2hrs, ISBN 14056 773688 £9.99

Doctor Who
The Nightmare of Black Island
On a lonely stretch of Welsh coastline a fisherman is killed by a hideous creature from beneath the waves. When the Doctor and Rose arrive, they discover a village where the children are plagued by nightmares, and the nights are ruled by monsters. The villagers suspect that ancient industrialist Nathanial Morton is to blame, but the Doctor has suspicions of his own. Read by Anthony Head, who played Mr Finch in the Doctor Who episode School Reunion. Includes a fascinating behind-the-scenes discussion between author Mike Tucker and Anthony Head.
2 CDs, 2hrs, ISBN 1846 071755 £9.99

Doctor Who
The Price of Paradise
Laylora – the Paradise Planet. A world of breath-taking beauty, where peace-loving aboriginals live in harmony with their environment. Or do they? The Doctor and Rose arrive to find that the once-perfect eco-system is showing signs of failing. The paradise planet has become a death trap as terrifying creatures from ancient legends appear and stalk the land. Read by Shaun Dingwall (Pete Tyler in the Doctor Who TV series). Also includes is a behind-the-scenes discussion between author Colin Brake and Shaun Dingwall.
2 CDs, 2hrs, ISBN 1405676868 £9.99

Goon Show 24: The Case of the Missing Heir
Four previously unreleased episodes of the archive radio comedy, selected by Norma Farnes, Spike Milligan's biographer. The episodes are: The Case of the Missing Heir (11 January 1955), The Secret Escritoire (27 September 1955), The Dreaded Piano Clubber (26 December 1986), The Pam's Paper Insurance Policy (24 November 1958). These episodes, written by Spike Milligan and Eric Sykes feature the inestimable performing talents of Milligan, Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers.
2 CDs, 2hrs, ISBN 18460 71941 £12.99
2 cassettes, 2hrs, ISBN 1846 071933 £10.99

Hugh Cunningham and Michael Morpurgo
The Invention of Childhood
Presented by award-winning children's writer Michael Morpurgo, this genuinely ground-breaking history explores British childhood from the year 1000 to the present day. A vast range of original sources including letters, diaries, newspaper reports and nursery rhymes are used to uncover the voices of children past and present and how the idea of childhood has been constantly reinvented down the centuries. A selection of readings by well-known actors such as Timothy West and Anna Maxewll Martin adds to the audio mix.
6 CDs, 7hrs 30mins, ISBN 1846 071577 £25.00

Dorothy Edwards
My Naughty Little Sister
My naughty little sister is the naughtiest little girl in the world. She is guaranteed to cause mischief wherever she goes. She digs up the garden, eats all the trifle, and she doesn't like Father Christmas! Jan Francis reads these short stories that were originally written for the BBC's Listen With Mother radio programme, based on author Dorothy Edward's recollections of her own childhood with a naughty little sister.
2 CDs, 2hrs, ISBN 1846071186 £9.99

Robin Hood: Parent Hood
The Sheriff and his men capture Roy, and the outlaws find a baby abandoned in Sherwood Forest. Roy is given a choice: kill Robin Hood or let his own mother hang. Meanwhile, Marian angers the Sheriff with her disobedience. Will Roy betray Robin? How will the Sheriff punish Marian? And who does the baby belong to? An action adventure read by Richard Armitage, who plays Guy of Gisborne in Robin Hood, and featuring Robin and his loyal band of brothers, as seen in the hit BBC TV series. Also included is a bonus interview with Richard Armitage, giving an exclusive behind-the-scenes account of filming for the TV series.
2 CDs, 1hr 40mins, ISBN 9781405677165 £9.99

Robin Hood: Sheriff Got Your Tongue?
The Sheriff of Nottingham is determined to punish Robin for his defiance of authority. He holds the villagers of Locksley hostage, threatening to cut out a villager's tongue every hour until Robin is found. Robin has no choice but to give himself up to protect them. But with his gang of outlaws on his side, all is not lost. Read by Richard Armitage with a bonus interview that gives a behind-the-scenes account of filming the TV series.
2 CDs, 1hr 40mins, ISBN 9781405677141 £9.99

Robin Hood: Who Shot the Sheriff?
When a mysterious sniper begins to murder the innocent people of Nottingham, the Sheriff is quick to blame Robin Hood. To stop the killings, Robin must work with the Sheriff to discover the true identity of the murderer. Is it really the elusive Nightwatchman? And can the Sheriff really be trusted? Read by Richard Armitage with a bonus interview that gives a behind-the-scenes account of filming the TV series.

2 CDs, 1hr 40mins, ISBN 9781405677158 £9.99

Robin Hood: Will You Tolerate This?
Robin of Locksley returns from the Crusades to find his people starving and oppressed by the new Sheriff of Nottingham. Under this tyrannical regime, the slightest crime attracts the heaviest punishment, and dissent is impossible. Robin soon discovers that the only way to reason with the Sheriff is with bow and arrow – even if it means sacrificing his lands and becoming an outlaw. Read by Richard Armitage with a bonus interview that gives a behind-the-scenes account of filming the TV series.
2 CDs, 1hr 40mins, ISBN 9781405677134 £9.99

Round the Horne: The Very Best Episodes Volume 2
Another volume of the best episodes from the classic BBC radio comedy series, which took comedy to a new level of outrageousness in the late 1960s. Lyn Took and Lauretta Feldman, the widows of writers Barry Took and Marty Feldman, have selected four more fantabulosa shows from one of radio's most influential programmes. The shows are: Series One, Programme 11 (16 May 1965), Series One, Programme 14 (6 June 1965), Series One, Programme 15 (13 June 1965), Series Two, Programme 11 (22 May 1966).
2 CDs, 2hrs, ISBN 1846 070015 £12.99

Sing a Song of Sixpence
Join in with BBC presenters Susan Sheridan and Jimmy Hibbert as they sing along to their 60 favourite nursery rhymes.
1 CD, 1hr, ISBN 1846 071240 £5.00

Sophie Hits Six
A charming story about Sophie and her life on the farm, read by Bernard Cribbins. The Sophie stories, written by Dick King-Smith, are perennial classics loved by generations of children for over twenty years. Centred on the adventures of a confident, animal-loving little girl, they are perfect for any child who loves to play and explore the world around them. In this story, Sophie’s cat Tom has surprised everyone by producing four kittens - obviously 'he' needs a new name! In the year that Sophie turns six there are more animals to come and Sophie makes a triumphant entrance into the sporting arena. 1 CD, 1hr 10mins, ISBN 1846 071259 £5.99

Available from 27 November 2006

Dave Gorman: Genius
Remember your plan for pedestrian fast and slow lanes. Or even that idea about gym equipment fitted with dynamos hooked up to the national grid? In Genius Dave Gorman and a celebrity guest consider the incredible ideas that strike after one-too-many drinks at the pub. Not always practical or even safe but with a touch of genius nevertheless, Dave listens to as many as time permits until the best is awarded the Genius trophy. Guests include Paul Daniels, Richard Madeley, John Fortune, Neil Innes, and Stewart Lee.
3 CDs, 2hrs 30mins, ISBN 1405677015 £15.99