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The Brontë BBC Radio Drama Collection

Seven Full-Cast Dramatisations

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The Brontë BBC Radio Drama Collection

By: Anne Brontë, Rachel Joyce, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë
Narrated by: Anna Maxwell-Martin, Ella Kendrick, Emma Fielding, full cast, Jemima Rooper, Juliet Aubrey, Lesley Sharp, Tom Burke
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The complete canon of the Brontë sisters' classic novels, dramatised by best-selling author Rachel Joyce

'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Brontë

Orphan Jane falls in love with the enigmatic Rochester, but he is concealing a dark secret.

'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Brontë

On the bleak Yorkshire moors, Heathcliff and Cathy’s elemental passion runs wild – but their obsession has devastating consequences.

'Agnes Grey' by Anne Brontë

Determined to make her way in the world, penniless young Agnes Grey becomes a governess.

'The Tenant of Wildfell Hall' by Anne Brontë

Gentleman farmer Gilbert Markham is powerfully drawn to Helen Graham, the mysterious resident of Wildfell Hall.

'Shirley' by Charlotte Brontë

A poignant tale of friendship, romantic entanglements and turbulent times, set in Yorkshire in 1811.

'Villette' by Charlotte Brontë

Leaving England to teach in Villette, Lucy Snowe experiences the pangs of unrequited love.

'The Professor' by Charlotte Brontë

As a teacher at a boarding-school in Belgium, William Crimsworth encounters trouble and true love.

Adapted by Rachel Joyce, these radio dramas boast star casts including Ellie Kendrick, Amanda Hale, Tom Burke, Lesley Sharp, Paul Venables, Robert Lonsdale, Anna Maxwell Martin, Ben Batt and Chloe Pirrie.

Also included is a one-hour bonus programme featuring Rachel Joyce in conversation with producer Tracey Neale.

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The adaption and performance of these books was so clever. Listening to the reflection of the script writer and producer at the end of the collection gave insight to how much these people love the Brontë sisters' works and how faithful they tried remain to the themes, atmosphere and journey of each of the stories. This is rare in dramatisations of books. I often feel too much of the story is sacrificed.

I could actually imagine the sisters sitting around their table and sharing their tales all those years ago. The encouragement and inspiration that they had for each other must have been so beautiful.

Something interesting- I personally have always found reading Wuthering Heights really depressing and hard going. (I know many would disagree!) And while I still find this story exhausting, the portrayal gave me a unique understanding of the characters, their backgrounds and underlying psyche. This helped me process it better. I was still a mess at the end!

In every story, the actors blew me away with their skill and authentic portrayal of the characters. I don't think there was one cringe-worthy performance.

I've had the best time this week while listening to these stories. Highly, highly recommend. Thanks to all those involved for sharing your passion and talent.

My Goodness. That was Amazing.

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I love dramatisations. Ever since listening to the dramatisations of Jane Austen’s novels I have been obsessed; and eagerly awaiting the dramatisations of the Bronte sisters novels! Brilliant adaptations and performances. I especially appreciate the inclusion of ALL of the novels not simply Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights, which, while brilliant, are always the only Bronte books to get any attention in popular culture.
In conclusion, yay! I love them! And thank you.

This is what I’ve been waiting for!

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Of course this isn’t going to be an unabridged version. It’s rendered in the style of a radio play not a read book.

And the actors are superb.
Jane is intoxicating - her mesmerizing voice wends and weaves the story about you - and the ensemble cast, sound effects and atmospheric music enhance what is a timeless classic.

I am spellbound.

The BBC have, yet again, nailed it and it is a worthy purchase.

Intoxicating

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This is a great dramatisation of the Bronte collection. While I felt that Jayne Eyre could have had a little more depth, overall I loved the production. I thought Wuthering Heights, and the Tennant of Wildfell Hall were outstanding in the way they captured Heathcliffe's brutality, and the Huntingdon's controlling nature. Highly recommended.

A captivating dramatisation

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I enjoy them and listening to all of them thank you !!love to listen to more .

Love this !

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Such a great collection! Very very well done! especially with the lesser known Bronte stories

Well worth a listen

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Author Rachel Joyce and producer Tracey Neale have put together the most beautiful collection of the Bronte sisters books in a unique and loving way. They've given me a whole new perspective on Wuthering Heights which I always found too dark. I never understood its popularity. I should have realised the love that would be brought to the task by Rachel Joyce, one of my favourite authors. And now, to hear these wonderfully performed radio plays written by Rachel Joyce, I understand why other performances and radio adaptations leave me cold. Thank you. Congratulations for the freshness whilst maintaining the honesty and spirit of the Bronte voices. This is an excellent collection where we are treated to the social mores of the past whilst highlighting how little progress we've made. I visited the snow-clad Parsonage in Haworth when I was travelling, with the hope of soaking up some skills by osmosis.

Fresher than the freshest air ...

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Wish this was stated somewhere that these are not the full versions of the books. Also would be good if the books/chapters were labelled on the listening part

Not full versions

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This book was supposed to be the full collection of Bronte titles. Only one book downloaded.

Only one title

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