Saturday Kitchen is a popular magazine-format show broadcast live on BBC1 for 35 weeks of the year. Combining a regular band of chefs and celebrities as well as archive material and interactive features it achieves a perfect balance of lively on-screen atmosphere with practical content. Hosted by James Martin the programme has a down-to-earth approach with attention to modern food trends that appeals to not-too-serious cooks. The new Saturday Kitchen Cookbook contains over 100 inspirational recipes from the show bringing together new ideas from some of the nation’s favourite chefs cutting-edge recipes from fresh talent a variety of different cuisine from all around the world and a wealth of tips on current food topics.

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Saturday Kitchen is a popular magazine-format show broadcast live on BBC1 for 35 weeks of the year. Combining a regular band of chefs and celebrities as well as archive material and interactive features it achieves a perfect balance of lively on-screen atmosphere with practical content. Hosted by James Martin the programme has a down-to-earth approach with attention to modern food trends that appeals to not-too-serious cooks. The new Saturday Kitchen Cookbook contains over 100 inspirational recipes from the show bringing together new ideas from some of the nation’s favourite chefs cutting-edge recipes from fresh talent a variety of different cuisine from all around the world and a wealth of tips on current food topics.

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The BBC dramatisation of Tolkien’s celebrated fantasy. ; ; Widely regarded as a broadcasting classic this gripping highly-acclaimed and award-winning BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of `The Lord of the Rings’ stars Ian Holm as Frodo Michael Hordern as Gandalf and Robert Stephens as Aragorn. Tolkien’s much-loved books charting the epic struggle between good and evil have touched the hearts of young and old alike. They originated the modern fantasy genre and are often cited as people’s favourite books of all time as well as topping the bestseller charts. The phenomenal success of the recent films has prompted a rediscovery of this fantastic audiobook version. ; Adapted and dramatised by Brian Sibley and Michael Bakewell with original music by Stephen Oliver and directed by Jane Morgan and Penny Leicester. ; ; `Originally broadcast in 1981 on BBC Radio this full-cast adaptation of Tolkien’s epic trilogy is justifiably regarded as a classic. Ian Holm (who appeared as Bilbo in the films) offers a mature nuanced portrayal of Frodo that is far truer to the text than (the film’s) wide-eyed innocent approach. – ; Publishers Weekly ; ; `Brian Sibley’s adaptation cuts out all excess fat and concentrates on plot pace characters action and atmosphere. In this last respect he’s helped by composer Stephen Oliver whose dark relentless theme tune perfectly evokes danger and quest – ; Guardian Unlimited ; ; `Closest to the films though richer in detail is the BBC’s dramatisation of the trilogy. First broadcast in 26 episodes in 1981 it was adapted with exceptional skill and sympathy by Brian Sibley and Michael Bakewell and has superb music by Stephen Oliver – ; The Independent

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The BBC dramatisation of Tolkien’s celebrated fantasy. ; ; Widely regarded as a broadcasting classic this gripping highly-acclaimed and award-winning BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of `The Lord of the Rings’ stars Ian Holm as Frodo Michael Hordern as Gandalf and Robert Stephens as Aragorn. Tolkien’s much-loved books charting the epic struggle between good and evil have touched the hearts of young and old alike. They originated the modern fantasy genre and are often cited as people’s favourite books of all time as well as topping the bestseller charts. The phenomenal success of the recent films has prompted a rediscovery of this fantastic audiobook version. ; Adapted and dramatised by Brian Sibley and Michael Bakewell with original music by Stephen Oliver and directed by Jane Morgan and Penny Leicester. ; ; `Originally broadcast in 1981 on BBC Radio this full-cast adaptation of Tolkien’s epic trilogy is justifiably regarded as a classic. Ian Holm (who appeared as Bilbo in the films) offers a mature nuanced portrayal of Frodo that is far truer to the text than (the film’s) wide-eyed innocent approach. – ; Publishers Weekly ; ; `Brian Sibley’s adaptation cuts out all excess fat and concentrates on plot pace characters action and atmosphere. In this last respect he’s helped by composer Stephen Oliver whose dark relentless theme tune perfectly evokes danger and quest – ; Guardian Unlimited ; ; `Closest to the films though richer in detail is the BBC’s dramatisation of the trilogy. First broadcast in 26 episodes in 1981 it was adapted with exceptional skill and sympathy by Brian Sibley and Michael Bakewell and has superb music by Stephen Oliver – ; The Independent

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Tolkien’s famous saga the prelude to the Lord of the Rings has all the ingredients of fantasy and adventure: dwarves elves goblins and trolls a fearsome dragon a great wizard a perilous quest and a dramatic climax. ; At the centre is the unsuspecting hero Bilbo Baggins a home-loving unambitious Hobbit who is suddenly thrust into the biggest indeed the only adventure of his life. ; The radio dramatisation of The Hobbit became a classic when it was first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1968 and it continues to delight today. It is available in a specially designed children’s box and the original classic packaging.

Price : £ 14.99

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To celebrate thirty years of the extremely popular BBC Radio 4 comedy panel game this release brings together two special editions – I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue Anniversary Special and I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Desert Island – alongside the first ever edition of the programme originally broadcast on 11 April 1972. Whilst the anniversary special features the regular team of Tim Brooke-Taylor Barry Cryer Graeme Garden and Humphrey Lyttelton plus guest Stephen Fry I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Desert Island features celebrity selections from the archives chosen by such famous fans as Dame Judi Dench Jim Broadbent and Germaine Greer.

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Radio’s smoothest sleuth and his glamorous wife solve a case of international mystery From 1938 to 1969 crime novelist and detective Paul Temple and his Fleet Street journalist wife Steve solved case after case in one of BBC radio s most popular serials. They inhabit a sophisticated well-dressed world of chilled cocktails and fast cars where the women are chic and the men still wear cravats. And where Sir Graham Forbes of Scotland Yard always needs Paul s help with a tricky case. First broadcast on the 30th October 1942 this is the oldest full length drama to remain in the BBC archives. Starring Carl Bernard and Bernadette Hodgson as Paul Temple and his wife Steve this detective duo help Scotland Yard to track down master criminal The Marquis in eight thrilling episodes.

Price : £ 9.33

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