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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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- The Coordinator
- 03-04-22
Shardlake seies
Having read all of the Shardlake series previously, this was a welcome addition. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the stories.
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- michelle2003
- 04-04-22
not enough Guy
Guy is a great character but is hardly in these. Also big parts of storylines missing.
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- Keith M.
- 18-07-22
The unabridged books
Not as complete as the full books but a very good representation
Good acting performance
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- Allan Vaughan
- 29-11-22
Superb
Great radio version of CJ Sansom’s novels. Well worth purchasing if you want to listen in the car.
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- John Ashe
- 20-03-23
Top rank historical drama
This is a superb listen, gripping, moving and engrossing in every respect Tudor England is a violent dangerous (and smelly!) place You’ll quickly feel that you know these characters with all their flaws. Good indexing ensures that you can easily find your place.
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- sjb_hull
- 18-01-23
More please
I do hope there are more stories written and adapted by BBC
there is hope I think
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- Ian Fasham
- 27-01-23
Excellent drama adaptation of superb books
The Shardlake series give a wonderfully detailed impression of Tudor England you can almost feel you are there…and the books are even better..do read them
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- Fiona
- 25-09-23
Great
I loved the Shardlake novels and this dramatisation is great. Perfect for a long road trip down through France.
Well researched and thoroughly gripping
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- LewishamCyclist
- 04-01-24
Fabulous performance of these wonderful books
Great. loved the books and love this. mix of narrator and performance, drama edge of your seat stuff.
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- Sam
- 21-03-22
Disappointed
I have was so looking forward to the dramatisation of Christopher Sansom’s books, but oh dear I was so disappointed with the storylines, which are confused at times and with little depth. Thank goodness I read the books prior to listening to the performances. The stories were so condensed they are almost unrecognisable as coming from such amazing books. In some cases the character voices were so similar, it was easy to confused just who was speaking. Unfortunately, not worth the wait 😞
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