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Shardlake: The Complete BBC Radio Collection
- Six BBC Radio 4 Full-Cast Dramatisations
- Narrated by: full cast, Jason Watkins, Justin Salinger, Bryan Dick, Mark Bonnar, Robert Glenister, Sam Dale, Sean Baker, Emily Wachter, Jessica Hardwick
- Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins
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Summary
The complete collected dramatisations of C. J. Sansom's historical mystery series.
Set during the reign of Henry VIII, these six stunning dramas follow the adventures of hunchbacked lawyer-detective Matthew Shardlake as he navigates the dangerous world of Tudor England, solving crimes and seeking out murderers.
Dissolution - Winter, 1537. When a king's commissioner is brutally murdered at Scarnsea monastery, Thomas Cromwell sends Shardlake to investigate. Can he catch the killer before he strikes again?
Dark Fire - Summer, 1540, and Shardlake is embroiled in two urgent cases: tracking down a batch of Greek Fire, an ancient weapon of mass destruction, and defending an orphan girl accused of murder. Accompanied by Cromwell's man, Barak, he must race against time to save Elizabeth's life - and Cromwell's skin.
Sovereign - Autumn, 1541. As the king embarks on a Royal Progress to York, Shardlake and Barak arrive in the city on a secret mission for Archbishop Cranmer. But soon they are caught up in a murder investigation - and a daring plot to bring down the royal family....
Revelation - Spring, 1543. With London rocked by religious turmoil, Shardlake must complete two vital assignments: help a teenage boy imprisoned in Bedlam for his heretical ravings, and prevent a serial killer from completing his unholy mission.
Heartstone - Summer, 1545, and Shardlake and Barak are drawn into two murky mysteries: one involving 'monstrous wrongs' committed against a ward of the court, the other involving the troubled past of Bedlam inmate Ellen Fettiplace. Meanwhile, across the Channel, the French fleet is preparing to attack....
Lamentation - 1546. Henry VIII lies dying, and his Protestant and Catholic factions are vying for power. As heretics are burned at the stake, the Queen rashly decides to write a compromising confessional book - and when it is stolen, she turns to Shardlake. His investigations lead him from London's backstreet print shops to the heart of the royal court....
Jason Watkins and Justin Salinger star as Shardlake, with Bryan Dick as Barak, Mark Bonnar and Robert Glenister as Cromwell, Sam Dale and Sean Baker as Cranmer and Emily Wachter and Jessica Hardwick as Queen Catherine Parr.
Written by C. J. Sansom.
Dramatised by Colin MacDonald.
Produced and directed by Kirsteen Cameron, David Jackson Young and Bruce Young.
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- Lee
- 20-03-22
Shardlake
I love the books and i had this on order as soon as I knew it was being released. Its brilliant simply brilliant. The atmosphere within these dramas took me back to Tudor times, Shardlake sounded exactly how I thought he would and each drama is very true to the book.
This is one of my best listens so far of 2022 and I will certainly revisit it.
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- AndrewP
- 30-05-22
Excellent collection... highly recommended
I've read the Shardlake series of books over the last decade and really enjoyed them, but this audio book, which is more of a radio play, really brings the characters to life. It's really well acted by several actors and the 'staging' (background noises etc) adds realism and suspense. I'd recommend this series to anyone who loves historically based 'detective' fiction, whether you've read the books or not.
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- Paul O'Shaughnessy
- 15-03-23
Perfect.
Excellent portrayals of these spell binding stories. Perfect pacing and characterisation of such a turbulent period in history.
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- MM
- 07-03-23
Excellent
II thought this was excellent, a great adaptation, very well acted and produced. Well done.
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- Dottee
- 26-07-22
Enjoyable
I enjoyed the series, I had read them all a few years ago, but great to hear them performed.
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- Vaan
- 18-12-23
Torturous times
I had read each book as it came out, but listening to one after another reminded me how they all follow a similar pattern. Shardlake has some pretty unbelievable adventures but the historical background is always interesting, with the threat of the Tower never far away.
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- KG
- 14-05-24
Brilliant
These are superb, involving stories. They create a wonderful sense of time and place, with interesting characters and plot twists. I felt I was learning about Tudor England while I listened too.
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- colleen maria peverell
- 07-04-22
Was glued to my phone. So much factual history
I was captured from the beginning. Story unfolds so well, Shardlake is a well balanced character
And I could , at times , smell the places and the descriptions were very graphic
I hope there are more tales in this series of books
Great acting great story lines and each character came to life in the story
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- Nigel from Ashton
- 19-04-22
History worth listening to
A Great listening experience set in dangerous times
I’m looking forward for more by the author
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- S. Rifflart
- 11-09-23
Excellent
Great production set In interesting and dangerous times. Henry and his court are fraught with danger. Hope there’s more to come
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