P.D. James BBC Radio Drama Collection..., P.D. James
P.D. James BBC Radio Drama Collection..., P.D. James
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P.D. James BBC Radio Drama Collection
Seven full-cast dramatisations

Author: P.D. James

Narrator: Full Cast, Greta Scacchi, Hugh Grant, Judi Bowker, Philip Franks, Richard Derrington, Robin Ellis, Siân Phillips

Unabridged: 16 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/01/2018


Synopsis

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 at 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 private 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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by cardulelia on March 21, 2021

At over 16.5 hours this is one heck of an audiobook. It contains 7 dramatisations of James's novels as well as a bonus compilation of interviews with James at the end. The novels themselves were a bit hit and miss for me. I found the detective Dagliesh to be pretty bland and unlikeable throughout, u......more

Goodreads review by Hannah on December 11, 2021

I really love the way the author creates a world for these characters to live in, although at times the modern ones sounds like they are from the turn of the century but I imagine some people of upper class really do live like this.......more

Goodreads review by Jill on March 22, 2024

Whether my appetite....Will read more.......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on March 18, 2020

Entertaining and well produced. Be prepared to backtrack at times, as the radio play fights can be occasionally difficult to follow.......more