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P. D. James BBC Radio Drama Collection

Seven Full-Cast Dramatisations

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P. D. James BBC Radio Drama Collection

By: P. D. James
Narrated by: Greta Scacchi, Hugh Grant, full cast, Judi Bowker, Philip Franks, Robin Ellis, Siân Phillips, Richard Derrington
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About this listen

Seven BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations of P. D. James' acclaimed mysteries, plus P. D. James in Her Own Words.

This collection includes:

Cover Her Face

P. D. James' debut novel, introducing her famous detective Adam Dalgliesh. Starring Robin Ellis as Dalgliesh.

A Taste for Death

Dalgliesh investigates when two bodies are found murdered a London church. Starring Richard Derrington as Dalgliesh.

Devices and Desires

Dalgliesh hunts a serial killer in desolate Norfolk. Starring Robin Ellis as Dalgliesh.

A Certain Justice

Dalgliesh probes the murder of a brilliant criminal lawyer. Starring Philip Franks as Dalgliesh.

The Private Patient

Dalgliesh investigates a high-profile murder at an exclusive cosmetic surgery clinic. Starring Richard Derrington as Dalgliesh.

An Unsuitable Job for a Woman

An eminent scientist hires Detective Cordelia Gray to discover why his son committed suicide. Starring Judi Bowker as Cordelia Gray.

The Skull Beneath the Skin

With her life in danger, actress Clarissa Lisle turns to private detective Cordelia Gray. Starring Greta Scacchi as Cordelia Gray.

Among the supporting cast in these classic dramas are Siân Phillips, Hugh Grant, Anna Massey and Geraldine James.

Also included is a bonus audio documentary, P. D. James in Her Own Words, in which the author discusses her professional career and private life.

©2018 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2018 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd Crime Thrillers Dramatisations Mystery Thriller & Suspense
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Love her books. Has been great listening to them on audible. Wonderful collection need more

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A lovely series of dramatizations. Beautifully clear with excellent but not intrusive atmospheric sound effects.

Great series!

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Loved the performance and stories ( written by a master of the genre)and although I’ve read most hearing a presentation such as this is great entertainment. However it’s very annoying not having the information about when the individual stories begin

Well done

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Love all her books unfortunately I fell asleep and miss out who killed who tried to get back to it but found it too hard.

Love P D James

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Great cast and well performed. My only gripe is the constant whistling in the second story...its like fingers down a chalk board.

Great stories, well performed.

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Along time fan .enjoyed the words comming to life Courtesy of the BBC.
The interviews at the end of the broadcast were a bonus not only enlightening but a insight into the author herself her life , and her writing.

Enjoyable something different. Excellent.

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What a treat. These dramatisations of PD James books are just the ticket for a relaxing afternoon stretched out on the sofa. Great performances from all the cast. High quality production as you expect from the BBC and a final treat to hear from James her self in her own words. A great buy highly recommend!

Lazy afternoons on the sofa

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PD James is marvellous, well told stories and characters. much prefer Robin Ellis as Dalgliesh though

great stories

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Characterisation fascinating, acting convincing. An altogether entertaining listen. Would have liked more of Adam Dalgleish.

Excellent production

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It's hard to rate this collection as the quality of both the writing and casting varies greatly between stories. I found The Private Patient particularly disappointing. A radio dramatisation can never have the depth of detail of a full novel, however judicious selection of what is included and excluded, tight dialogue and appropriate casting can give it a new dimension. I'm glad to have listened to this collection once but won't be going back for another listen.

Varied quality

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