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A heartwarming historical novel set on the Homefront during World War Two. For fans of Kathryn Hughes. Land Girl Connie Carter thought she’d finally left her past behind once and for all when she married Henry Jameson, Helmstead’s vicar and the love of her life. Headstrong Connie and mild-mannered Henry might be different as chalk and cheese, but she’s determined to be the best wife she can be and prove the village gossips wrong! But Connie doesn’t really believe that she belongs in Henry’s genteel world of tea-drinking and jam-making, and the cracks are already starting to show. When Connie’s heroism makes her front page news, her past comes back to haunt her in a terrifying way. A different kind of war has come to Helmstead, and soon it’s a fight for both their marriage and their lives… Follow the lives and loves of the Land Girls in this moving saga from the creator and writer of the popular, award-winning BBC drama

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A cosy historical mystery set during the Second World War ‘I’ll come for you, Iris. Mark my words!’ When a murder rocks the quiet village of Helmstead, seventeen-year-old Land Girl, Iris Dawson, is determined to prove her friend and local gamekeeper Frank Tucker’s innocence. But when she exposes Vernon Storey, the real murderer, her once happy life at Pasture Farm soon becomes a nightmare. Already running from the ghosts of her past back home in Northampton, Iris is now haunted by Vernon, who is out there somewhere and has promised to have his revenge. Iris has never forgiven herself for the tragedy that destroyed her family and how, as a child, she failed her mother, and now the new surrogate family she has at Pasture Farm is fracturing around her. No one believes she is in danger, or that those she loves could also be Vernon’s targets in his bid to escape the law, so she must face this battle on her own. A battle that this time, Iris cannot afford to lose, culminating in a desperate race against time to save another innocent life, and to take back her own, once and for all.

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It's the near future, and mankind has expanded its presence in space. Maintaining law and order beyond Earth is the responsibility of the International Space Police Force, known colloquially as the Star Cops. Their leader is Commander Nathan Spring. 1.1 Dead Air by Roland Moore. When Sonia Garrett dies during a routine moonwalk, the Star Cops suspect that her suit was sabotaged. As part of the investigation, Devis and Paul travel to an ancient space station to interview Xander O'Brien. But the reclusive meteorologist has a surprise in store. He knows exactly who killed Sonia Garrett. Aliens! 1.2 Hostile Takeover by Rossa McPhillips. A crashed shuttle with no passengers or crew on board. The murder of a gangster. The kidnapping of a space station union leader. What connects all three cases? As Nathan's team investigate, they encounter Alice Okoro, a corporate investigator for Wolfe International. What is her agenda? Is she there to hinder or help the Star Cops? 1.3 Death in the Desert by Sarah Grochala. When the sister of Lee Jones, his deceased former lover, is kidnapped from a research lab in Chad, Nathan travels to Earth to investigate in person. At the same time, Paul and Devis discover evidence that someone may have found a way to smuggle narcotics onto the Moon, bypassing drugs testing. As both investigations progress, an enemy of the Star Cops sees an opportunity to close a trap. Please note: Star Cops features some mild swearing and content which may not be suitable for younger listeners. CAST: David Calder (Nathan Spring), Trevor Cooper (Inspector Colin Devis), Linda Newton (Acting Chief Superintendent Pal Kenzy), Philip Olivier (Inspector Paul Bailey), Becky Wright (Sonia Garrett / Chef), Sean Connolly (Xander O’Brien / Soldier One), Lynsey Murrell (Alice Okoro), Graham Vick (James Winfield / Torsten Arthurton), Jason Nwoga (Professor Sani Habib / Sergeant Hamza), Billie Fulford-Brown (Kathy Marshall / Clare Jones), Sarah Lawrie (Dr Kay Jones). Other parts played by members of the cast. PLEASE NOTE: Star Cops features some mild swearing and content which may not be suitable for younger listeners.

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This is the first release in a planned 12-part series based on characters and the world of Kaldor created by Chris Boucher in the classic 1977 Doctor Who TV episode, The Robots of Death. During the events of Doctor Who -Ravenous 2, Liv Chenka left the Doctor and the TARDIS behind. Just for one year. A year during which she would live on Kaldor and get to know her sister Tula all over again. But Kaldor is going through a period of tumultuous change. Technology is changing at an advanced rate -the robots are evolving, artificial intelligence is adapting, and with these changes so politics is altering too. Dangerously. Can Liv and Tula make a difference during the most turbulent time in the world's history? 1.1 The Robots of Life by Roland Moore Settling into life back on Kaldor, Liv investigates a medical centre where the patients are dying. 1.2 The Sentient by Robert Whitelock. Vissey is a young child -the sort of perfect young girl any parents would want to adopt. She is also artificial, and she sees the world in a very different way to humans. 1.3 Love Me Not by John Dorney. A widower goes to extreme lengths to keep the memories of his dead wife alive. CAST: Nicola Walker (Liv Chenka), Claire Rushbrook (Tula), Eric Carte (Arak Varren), Jon Culshaw (SV90/V88/V19), Annabelle Dowler (Jasdar Crick), Daniel Goode (Kelov), Jaye Griffiths (Til Rork), Anthony Howell (Volar Crick), Robert Whitelock (Skellen/V48/SV66), Tracy Wiles (V98/V7). Other parts played by members of the cast.

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Sometimes the TARDIS takes the Doctor to where he needs to go...Answering a distress call from the out-world of Triketha, the Doctor and Constance Clarke discover human colonists battling against an onslaught of giant, malevolent insects. The insects' sting induces a coma, and it is only a matter of time before all the colonists succumb. The Doctor is curious as to the origins of the insects, which appeared from nowhere, and offers his assistance to the colony's governor. But is this the Doctor's first visit to Triketha, or has he been here before? The Doctor must confront a past that she has no memory of and take responsibility for the consequences of his actions.Cast: Colin Baker (The Doctor), Miranda Raison (Constance Clarke). More cast details to be announced. CAST: Colin Baker (The Doctor), Miranda Raison (Constance Clarke), Nicholas Asbury (Mollis), Rachel Atkins (Dresha), Misha Malcolm (Solara/Insect Voice), Leighton Pugh (Edwin), Andrew James Spooner (Tarlos/Fanza). Other parts played by members of the cast.

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The world has ended. The `Death’ pandemic crossed continents, sparing only a fraction of the global population. The survivors are now trying to pick up the pieces and rebuild society - to create a new future. But with no cities, no laws, no technology, everyone must start over. And the worst of human nature has survived along with the best. Four new battles for survival, from the world of Terry Nation's cult-classic series. 9.1 The Farm by Jane Slavin, 9.2 Hearts and Minds by Christopher Hatherall 9.3 Fade Out by Roland Moore and 9.4 Conflict by Andrew Smith. CAST: Carolyn Seymour (Abby Grant), Lucy Fleming (Jenny Richards), Helen Goldwyn (Ruth Anderson), George Watkins (Craig), Isla Carter (Cayla Kenny), Richenda Carey (Meg Pritchard), Issy Van Randwyck (Beryl Howarth), Lizzie Stables (Victoria), Leighton Pugh (Frank/ Derek/Wilkins), Ashley Zhangazha (Andrew/Spencer Friend), Daniel Goode (Proctor/ Charlie/ John), Owen Aaronovitch (Robin Bunce/ Guy), Hywel Morgan (Robert Malcolm), Joel James Davison (Peter Grant), Mark Elstob (Roddy Lawson). Other parts played by members of the cast. NOTE: Survivors contains adult material and is not suitable for younger listeners.

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During the events of Doctor Who - Ravenous 2, Liv Chenka left the Doctor and the TARDIS behind. Just for one year. A year during which she would live on Kaldor and get to know her sister Tula all over again. But Kaldor is going through a period of tumultuous change. Technology is changing at an advanced rate - the robots are evolving, artificial intelligence is adapting, and with these changes so politics is altering too. Dangerously. Can Liv and Tula make a difference during the most turbulent time in the world's history? 2.1 The Robots of War by Roland Moore. A visit to an old flame goes badly wrong for Liv and Tula and soon they find themselves locked down in a military training base, surrounded by traitors and robots designed and built for war. As they attempt to get everyone out alive, is there a chance they’ve missed something important? 2.2 Toos and Poul by Andrew Smith. When a murder takes place in an isolated outpost, there’s only one man who can look into the crime. Investigator Poul, newly reunited with his Sandminer colleague Toos. But can he over-come his fears and prejudices and solve the case? 2.3 Do No Harm by Sarah Grochala. After an incident in a laboratory leads to a tragedy, someone needs to be found accountable. And who better to be prosecuted than a robot? But when complicated ethical questions arise, the outcome of the trial becomes bigger than a single case. What if somebody else is working behind the scenes? CAST:Nicola Walker (Liv Chenka),Claire Rushbrook (Tula Chenka/SV22/SV104), David Collings (Ander Poul), Pamela Salem (Lish Toos), Tracy Wiles (Ren/SV66/Gat), Homer Todiwala(Rax Heron), Harley Viveash (Frenton Cal/V90), Silas Carson (Captain Garlon Rosh), Ian Conningham(V11/Kaden Olsen/Nomad), Satnam Bhogal (Jabel Tyrus/Prospector), Indra Ové (Tayna Vandermoy), Rachel Atkins (Zarda/V225), Kieran Bew (Lunk/V97). Other parts played by members of the cast.

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Contains four new adventures: 12.3 The Wizard of Time by Roy Gill (2 parts). It’s time for a story. Jacob Harmer was one of the greats. His fantasy novels for children entranced a generation. But how much of their stories were fantasy and how much of them was the truth? At last he’s ready to tell the tale of what really happened. 12.4 The Friendly Invasion by Chris Chapman (2 parts). It’s 1943 and the village of Westbourne has been invaded… not by the enemy, but by the allies. The American troops are ‘over here’ and enjoying themselves mightily. Except there’s someone else visiting the village. And not just the new barmaid, Margaret. Or her unusual friends, Leela and the Doctor. Something with a sinister agenda all its own. 12.5 Stone Cold by Roland Moore (4 parts). The TARDIS lands on a rocky, volcanic planet and its crew soon find they are not alone. A pleasure cruiser has recently crashed on this world… but survival has proved rather dangerous. Because there’s something out on the surface snatching people away. Something made of stone. And with wings. Don't blink. 12.6 The Ghost of Margaret by Tim Foley (2 parts). The journey has been long, but it’s time for Margaret to come home. Or is it a different time entirely? Reunited with a ghost from her past, she’s finds herself in a whole new world. The Doctor and Leela are about to discover that people don’t always leave easily...CAST: Tom Baker (The Doctor), Louise Jameson (Leela), Nerys Hughes (Margaret Hopwood), Guy Adams (Garlon Dees), Sam Benjamin (Attendant / Halfway Men), Chase Brown (Sergeant Ray Hunter), Barnaby Edwards (Stan Trubshaw / Private Massey / Edie’s Dad / Old Reg), Holly Jackson Waters (Alice), Joe Jameson (Jacob Harmer (16) / Jacob Harmer (35)), Kenneth Jay (Captain Ray Hunter), Evie Killip (Edie Carter), Shvorne Marks (Mia Valarna), Victor McGuire (Huthro), Jackson Milner (Private Joe Powell), Paul Panting (Nate Duffy / Mr Fennec), Ronald Pickup (Jacob Harmer), Olivia Poulet (Felsa Mavelock), Sara Powell (Moira Tenaka), Joe Sims (Tench). Other parts played by members of the cast.

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The world has ended. The pandemic crossed continents, sparing only a fraction of the global population. The survivors are now trying to pick up the pieces and rebuild society to create a new future. But with only a handful of towns and cities starting to rise from the ashes, and governance and law-making in a fragile, fledgling state, everyone must start over. And the worst of human nature has survived along with the best. Abby Grant and Jenny Richards face a renewed fight for survival… 2.1 Bad Blood by Lizbeth Myles. Abby and Jenny are heading north when they’re thrown into the middle of a conflict between two rival factions. Learning someone has tried to assassinate the local Governor, is there anything they can do to prevent further violence and bloodshed? 2.2 When First We Practise to Deceive by Andrew Smith. Abby and Jenny reach the Zone controlled by Governor Dominic Crayle. He has serious questions to answer, but Crayle will go to any lengths to protect his secrets. 2.3 Last Stand by Roland Moore. In the overgrown remains of an abandoned city, a new friend helps Abby and Jenny make a last stand against a determined enemy. NOTE: Survivors contains adult material and is not suitable for younger listeners. Cast: Carolyn Seymour (Abby Grant), Lucy Fleming (Jenny Richards). Further cast details to be announced.

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The time travellers find themselves in an alternate world, 30 years in the future. The people here are living simplified 'back to basics' lives, having been told they’ve averted the ecological tipping point by radically changing their way of life. However, the team soon find out that the world governments are still preparing for a catastrophic environmental disaster that will alter the planet forever. Only the chosen few will survive, so Liz, Simon, Jade, Neil and Charlotte must work together to find the barrier and escape certain death. Timeslip original television series © ITC Entertainment Group Limited 1970. CAST: Spencer Banks (Simon Randall), Cheryl Burfield (Liz Skinner), Sarah Sutton (Charlotte Trent), Esmonde Cole (Luka Danek), Heather Coombs (Janine Danek), Keith Drinkel (Petro Danek / Dr Steel), Orlando Gibbs (Neil Riley), Amanda Shodeko (Jade Okafor). Other parts played by members of the cast.

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The Dalek Invasion of Earth is over, but there’s still so much left to do. Susan is trying to help rebuild society as best she can, but some people don’t see it as a chance to restore what was lost. Some people see it as a chance to claim power for themselves. It's not just human survivors that Susan has to worry about. Unbeknownst to her, a lone Dalek survives. A lone Dalek with a single purpose – to reclaim the Earth! Cast: Carole Ann Ford (Susan Foreman), Lucy Briers (Jenny Chaplin), Sean Biggerstaff (David Campbell), Jonathan Guy Lewis (Marcus Bray), Oli Higginson (Victor Chaplin), Nicholas Briggs (The Daleks). Other parts played by members of the cast.

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Finding themselves in 1914, Simon, Liz, Jade, Neil and Charlotte realise that this isn’t an alternate phase of history. This is really their past and anything they change could have serious repercussions. While Simon and Neil watch for the barrier to return and Jade tries to ensure Charlotte doesn’t tamper with the past, Liz insists on attending the meeting of local suffragette, Flora Walsh. When Simon realises the real reason why Liz wants to meet Flora, he’s shocked. Flora is Liz’s great grandmother. And Liz knows she is destined to die the following day. All Liz wants to do is spend that final day with her. What’s the harm in that? Cast: Cheryl Burfield (Liz Skinner), Spencer Banks (Simon Randall), Sarah Sutton (Charlotte Trent), Rachel Fenwick (Flora Walsh), Luke R. Francis (Leo Baxter / Parkes) Orlando Gibbs (Neil Riley / Butler), Hugh Ross (Sir Crispin Grawl/American Captain), Amanda Shodeko (Jade Okafor). Other parts played by members of the cast.

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Axos has been freed from the time loop, and is plotting to drain Earth's energy. Without the Doctor's help to stop the powerful space parasite, UNIT are forced to rely on a multipersonality renegade Time Lord... known as the Eleven. UNIT Chief Kate Stewart and her squad now have to confront her father's past foe...Contains four new adventures: 3.1 The Vulpreen Encounter by Andrew Smith When a forty-mile long asteroid drifts into the solar system, Osgood and new UNIT recruit Lt Jimmy Tan are sent to investigate on board the newly-built UK spaceship Starseeker. Kate Stewart visits a UNIT safe house in Norway where Jacqui McGee is recovering from the trauma of her experiences at the hands of the Vulpreen. She needs Jacqui's help against the Vulpreen threat - but can she be trusted? 3.2 By Jacqui McGee by Lisa McMullin As Kate Stewart and the UNIT team race to escape a Vulpreen assassination squad, Jacqui McGee uploads the most important report of her career. Vulpreen Commander Krillen is coordinating a hostile operation across planet Earth. But are the Vulpreen planning an immediate attack, or do they have something more sinister in mind? 3.3 Axos Unleashed by Katharine Armitage With the threat of a Vulpreen invasion imminent, a new menace presents itself in the shape of golden humanoids. A foe from UNIT's past. Axos has escaped the Time trap it was placed in years before and has returned to feed off the Earth. 3.4 Time of the Vulpreen by Roland Moore UNIT coordinates a worldwide response to the arrival of Vulpreen Arches across the globe. Troops stand ready to face the invaders. Kate Stewart and Osgood form an uneasy alliance with the Eleven to destroy the time fields that protect each Arch and which are being used as a devastating weapon by the Vulpreen. But when the invasion starts, the odds may be stacked too heavily against them... CAST: Jemma Redgrave (Kate Stewart), Ingrid Oliver (Osgood), Mark Bonnar (The Eleven), Eleanor Crooks (Naomi Cross), Daniel Easton (Daniel Hoyer/Vulpreen Deputy), Richard Goulding (Axos/Axons), Chris Lew Kum Hoi (Lieutenant Jimmy Tan), David Holt (Commander Krillen), James Joyce (Captain Josh Carter), Glen McCready (Vulpreen), Suan-Li Ong (Yang Li/Private Burgess), Alisdair Simpson (Lord Varliss), Sam Stafford (Private Moorey/Butler), Tracy Wiles (Jacqui McGee). Other parts played by members of the cast.

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The world has ended. The pandemic crossed continents, sparing only a fraction of the global population. The survivors are now trying to pick up the pieces and rebuild society to create a new future. But with only a handful of towns and cities starting to rise from the ashes, and governance and law-making in a fragile, fledgling state, everyone must start over. And the worst of human nature has survived along with the best. Abby Grant and Jenny Richards return to an England devastated by disease, and face a renewed fight for survival... 1.1 Tethered by Andrew Smith. Abby Grant is headed home on a tragic mission when she meets an apparent Good Samaritan, who may be nothing of the sort. And in Cambridge, the seat of the New Federal Government, the Prime Minister tasks Law Minister Jenny Richards with a secret assignment. Both women soon find themselves in deadly peril. 1.2 My Generation by Katharine Armitage. Abby is on the run, and Jenny risks her future to protect her. An old friend, Jackie Burchall, is also eager to help. But when Abby falls in with an activist group called The Veil, it jeopardises everyone. 1.3 Behind You by Roland Moore. Abby remembers Leonard Cross as the awful children's entertainer who came to one of her son's birthday parties before the Death. She doesn't expect to find herself relying on him as she recovers from injury and tragedy. Ans he may be even more awful than she knows... From the world of Terry Nation's cult-classic series. CAST: Carolyn Seymour (Abby Grant), Lucy Fleming (Jenny Richards), Louise Jameson (Jackie Burchall), Peter Bankole (Zack Bakare / Freddie Faulkner), Barney Fishwick (Robin), Clive Hayward (John Bedwell), Belinda Lang (Celia Tate), James MacCallum (Arthur), Glen McCready (Ulrik Larson), Cameron Percival (Tobias Cross), Jonathan Rigby (Leonard Cross). Other parts played by members of the cast. NOTE: Survivors contains adult material and is not suitable for younger listeners

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What if you’d committed a truly dreadful crime but couldn’t remember? The Doctor takes Peri to the Memory Farm – a state of the art space station where hidden memories can be harvested and analysed. To their surprise, they find the station in lock-down and all its resources dedicated to probing the memories of an elderly man. Garius Moro may, or may not, have been responsible for the deaths of billions of people many years ago, but he simply can’t remember. The assembled representatives of two opposing factions, each with their own agenda, anxiously wait for the truth to be unlocked from Moro’s mind. But when a memory does eventually surface, everyone is surprised to learn that it is of Peri. CAST: Colin Baker (The Doctor), Nicola Bryant (Peri), Joseph Mydell (Garius Moro), Diane Keen (Varish), Charlotte Strevens (Naras), Caleb Frederick (Offram), Sean Connolly (Kennedy), Steven Wickham (Grisk / Venorg), John Green (Otwoe). Other parts played by members of the cast.

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