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A Hard Day's Night
- By: Samira Ahmed
- Narrated by: Samira Ahmed
- Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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With warmth, wit and precision, Samira Ahmed reveals how the Beatles' first film changed both the band themselves and pop music's relationship with the screen. In a vivid and personal exploration, she shows how this black-and-white gem, shot in a documentary style and brimming with youthful energy, captured Britain at a moment of social transformation, with a portrayal of celebrity, camaraderie and media frenzy that still resonates today.
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A Hard Day's Night
- Narrated by: Samira Ahmed
- Series: BFI Film Classics
- Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins
- Release date: 02-04-26
- Language: English
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When Gavin Met Stacey and Everything in Between
- A Story of Love and Friendship
- By: Ruth Jones, James Corden
- Narrated by: Ruth Jones, James Corden
- Length: 4 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Brought to you by Penguin. *THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BEST SELLER* READ BY RUTH JONES & JAMES CORDEN. For the first time, go behind the scenes of the beloved TV show Gavin and Stacey with a funny and heartwarming tale of love and friendship from the BAFTA award-winning writers Ruth Jones and...
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Brilliant!
- By Clare on 17-10-25
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When Gavin Met Stacey and Everything in Between
- A Story of Love and Friendship
- Narrated by: Ruth Jones, James Corden
- Length: 4 hrs and 53 mins
- Release date: 09-10-25
- Language: English
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The Last Kings of Hollywood
- By: Paul Fischer
- Narrated by: Shaun Taylor-Corbett
- Length: 13 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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The Last Kings of Hollywood tells the thrilling, dramatic inside story of how the three filmmakers rivalled and supported each other, fell out and reconciled, and struggled to reinvent popular American cinema. Along the way, Coppola directed The Godfather, then the highest-grossing film of all-time, until Spielberg surpassed it with Jaws—whose record Lucas broke with Star Wars, which Spielberg surpassed again with E.T. By the early 1980s, they were the richest, best-known filmmakers in the world, each with an empire of their own.
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The Last Kings of Hollywood
- Narrated by: Shaun Taylor-Corbett
- Length: 13 hrs and 37 mins
- Release date: 12-03-26
- Language: English
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Exterminate/Regenerate
- The Story of Doctor Who
- By: John Higgs
- Narrated by: John Higgs
- Length: 14 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall66
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Performance62
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AN INDEPENDENT BEST BOOK OF 2025 'Absolutely wonderful. The book I've been waiting to read since I was ten years old. Full of surprising and piercing insights . . . The first thing I've come across that absolutely nails the extraordinary nature of the cultural phenomenon that is Doctor Who'...
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Well researched but beware..
- By S. N. Bordoli on 12-05-25
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Exterminate/Regenerate
- The Story of Doctor Who
- Narrated by: John Higgs
- Length: 14 hrs and 29 mins
- Release date: 10-04-25
- Language: English
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The Cambridge Footlights
- A Very British Comedy Institution
- By: Robert Sellers
- Narrated by: Mike Read
- Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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From Monty Python, The Goodies and Not the Nine O’Clock News to Peep Show, QI and The Great British Bake-Off, its alumni are behind many of the shows that have entertained since the 1960s to today. This book tells the story of the Footlights, chronicling its evolution from its creation in the 1880s to the present.
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The Cambridge Footlights
- A Very British Comedy Institution
- Narrated by: Mike Read
- Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins
- Release date: 26-03-26
- Language: English
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We Were All Rooting For You
- By: Franchesca Ramsey
- Narrated by: Franchesca Ramsey
- Length: 4 hrs and 21 mins
- Original Recording
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Performance7
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The resurgence of viral clips from the long-running hit reality television show America’s Next Top Model left fans and foes alike wondering–how did a show so outrageous and at times offensive ever get on the air? For years, Americans dutifully watched as contestants faced uncomfortable situations regarding their race and gender, body-shaming, stereotyping, and problematic photoshoots. The show, which first premiered in 2003 and ran for 24 cycles, was helmed by supermodel Tyra Banks–the first Black female host of a smash network reality show.
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We Were All Rooting For You
- Narrated by: Franchesca Ramsey
- Length: 4 hrs and 21 mins
- Release date: 12-12-24
- Language: English
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The World of Downton Abbey
- By: Jessica Fellowes
- Narrated by: Elizabeth McGovern
- Length: 3 hrs and 23 mins
- Abridged
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Overall55
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Performance47
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Story46
Downton Abbey has captured the imagination of the nation. Written by Oscar-winning writer Julian Fellowes the show has become the benchmark for quality drama, and a commentary on all things British. Downton Abbey portrays a world of elegance and decadence, a world of duty and obedience and a...
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Fantastic book, read well
- By Ms A Raney on 08-08-15
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The World of Downton Abbey
- Narrated by: Elizabeth McGovern
- Length: 3 hrs and 23 mins
- Release date: 15-09-11
- Language: English
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Young Frankenstein: A Mel Brooks Book
- The Story of the Making of the Film
- By: Mel Brooks, Judd Apatow - introduction
- Narrated by: Mel Brooks
- Length: 1 hr and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall18
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Performance16
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Mel Brooks' own words telling all about the players, the filming, and studio antics during the production of this great comedy classic. The book is alive and teeming with hundreds of photos, original interviews, and hilarious commentary. Young Frankenstein was made with deep respect for the...
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Brilliant!
- By Tyrone Owens on 11-10-24
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Young Frankenstein: A Mel Brooks Book
- The Story of the Making of the Film
- Narrated by: Mel Brooks
- Length: 1 hr and 54 mins
- Release date: 18-10-16
- Language: English
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The Dark Side of Genius
- The Life of Alfred Hitchcock
- By: Donald Spoto
- Narrated by: Jeff Riggenbach
- Length: 23 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall38
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Performance32
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Acclaimed biographer Donald Spoto explores the roots of Hitchcock’s obsessions - with food, murder, and idealized love, among others - and traces the origins of his incomparable, bizarre genius, from his childhood and education to the golden years of his career. Based on interviews with his writers, actors, and longtime associates, and on exhaustive research, The Dark Side of Genius is the definitive biography of Alfred Hitchcock.
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Spoiled by narrator
- By barjil on 26-08-12
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The Dark Side of Genius
- The Life of Alfred Hitchcock
- Narrated by: Jeff Riggenbach
- Length: 23 hrs and 26 mins
- Release date: 22-08-12
- Language: English
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The Way I See It
- A Look Back at My Life on Little House
- By: Melissa Anderson
- Narrated by: Jane Pfitsch
- Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall39
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Performance35
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From age 11, in 1974, until she left the show, in 1981, Melissa Anderson literally grew up before the viewers of Little House on the Prairie. Melissa, as Mary, is remembered by many as the blind sister - and she was the only actor in the series to be nominated for an Emmy. In The Way I See It, she takes listeners onto the set and inside the world of the iconic series created by Michael Landon, who, Melissa discovered, was not perfect, as much as he tried to be. In this memoir she also shares her memories of working with guest stars like Todd Bridges, Mariette Hartley, Sean Penn, Patricia Neal, and Johnny Cash.
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Underwhelming but well-read
- By Melody Shoat on 13-12-20
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The Way I See It
- A Look Back at My Life on Little House
- Narrated by: Jane Pfitsch
- Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins
- Release date: 02-07-13
- Language: English
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The Andy Cohen Diaries
- A Deep Look at a Shallow Year
- By: Andy Cohen
- Narrated by: Andy Cohen
- Length: 13 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall37
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Performance33
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A year in the whirlwind life of the beloved pop icon Andy Cohen, in his own cheeky, candid, and irreverent words. As a TV Producer and host of the smash late night show Watch What Happens Live, Andy Cohen has a front row seat to an exciting world not many get to see. In this dishy, detailed...
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Sadly….awful
- By SUPER MUM on 24-04-23
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The Andy Cohen Diaries
- A Deep Look at a Shallow Year
- Narrated by: Andy Cohen
- Length: 13 hrs and 35 mins
- Release date: 11-11-14
- Language: English
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Vagabond
- By: Tim Curry
- Narrated by: Tim Curry
- Length: 10 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall118
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Performance117
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Brought to you by Penguin. A celebration of Tim Curry's life’s work - including the iconic Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show - and a testament to his profound impact on the entertainment industry as we know it today. There are few stars in Hollywood today that can boast the...
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Easyieeeeeeee streetttttttt
- By SHANE CANNING on 30-10-25
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High Noon
- The Hollywood Blacklist and the Making of an American Classic
- By: Glenn Frankel
- Narrated by: Allan Robertson
- Length: 14 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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It's one of the most revered movies of Hollywood's golden era. Starring screen legend Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly in her first significant film role, High Noon was shot on a lean budget over just 32 days but achieved instant box-office and critical success. It won four Academy Awards in 1953, including a best actor win for Cooper. And it became a cultural touchstone, often cited by politicians as a favourite film, celebrating moral fortitude.
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Movies as Metaphor
- By S. Moorcroft on 30-12-17
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High Noon
- The Hollywood Blacklist and the Making of an American Classic
- Narrated by: Allan Robertson
- Length: 14 hrs and 27 mins
- Release date: 21-02-17
- Language: English
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Nightmare Autopsis
- A Return to Elm Street
- By: Lowell Greenblatt
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Callens
- Length: 12 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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From the publisher who brought you Slash of the Titans: The Road to Freddy vs Jason comes an all-new retrospective on one of the greatest horror franchises of all time! Join author Lowell Greenblatt for a nostalgic trip back to Elm Street to revisit the original Nightmare and its sequels. Featuring original story analyses and new production info, Nightmare Autopsis is a must-listen for Freddy fans. The book notably features exclusive new interviews and reflections by cast and crew from every entry.
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Nightmare Autopsis
- A Return to Elm Street
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Callens
- Length: 12 hrs and 55 mins
- Release date: 18-02-26
- Language: English
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James Gandolfini
- The Real Life of the Man Who Made Tony Soprano
- By: Dan Bischoff
- Narrated by: John Ventimiglia
- Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall50
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Performance37
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James Gandolfini: The Real Life of the Man Who Made Tony Soprano is the first biography of the actor, who died in June 2013 at age 51, widely recognized as one of the best - and most defining - actors of his generation. The audiobook, as performed by Gandolfini's Sopranos co-star John Ventimiglia (Artie Bucco), is informed by fresh interviews with Sopranos actors, HBO executives, the star’s acting teachers and coaches, his childhood friends, buddies from his days as a nightclub bouncer, and Hollywood figures including the directors of his posthumously released films.
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Hoped for so much, disappointed so much...
- By Amazon Customer on 23-02-25
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James Gandolfini
- The Real Life of the Man Who Made Tony Soprano
- Narrated by: John Ventimiglia
- Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins
- Release date: 08-04-14
- Language: English
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This Time Together
- Laughter and Reflection
- By: Carol Burnett
- Narrated by: Carol Burnett
- Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall7
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Performance6
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This touching and hilarious memoir is 100 percent Carol Burnett—funny, irreverent, and irresistible. Carol Burnett is one of the most beloved and revered actresses and performers in America. The Carol Burnett Show was seen each week by millions of adoring fans and won twenty-five Emmys in its...
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Disappointed, no really !!!!
- By Deano Frank on 19-12-16
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This Time Together
- Laughter and Reflection
- Narrated by: Carol Burnett
- Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins
- Release date: 06-04-10
- Language: English
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All the Pieces Matter
- The Inside Story of The Wire
- By: Jonathan Abrams
- Narrated by: Jonathan Abrams, January LaVoy, Prentice Onayemi, and others
- Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall26
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Performance25
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Since its final episode aired, the acclaimed crime drama The Wire has only become more popular and influential. The issues it tackled, from the failures of the drug war and criminal justice system to systemic bias in law enforcement and other social institutions, have become more urgent and central to the national conversation. The show's actors, such as Idris Elba and Dominic West, have gone on to become major stars. Its creators and writers, including David Simon and Richard Price, have developed dedicated cult followings of their own.
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A brilliant book about a brilliant show
- By Mark Edwards on 06-06-24
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All the Pieces Matter
- The Inside Story of The Wire
- Narrated by: Jonathan Abrams, January LaVoy, Prentice Onayemi, Arthur Bishop, Ewan Morgan
- Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins
- Release date: 01-08-19
- Language: English
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A History of Horror, Fear, and the Uncanny
- By: DK
- Narrated by: Damian Lynch
- Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Take a step – if you dare – into the shadows and the story of our primal fascination with fear, terror, and the macabre. This comprehensive and creepy guide that explores the dark and eerie landscapes of horror down the centuries and across the world – from prehistoric death rituals and...
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A History of Horror, Fear, and the Uncanny
- Narrated by: Damian Lynch
- Series: A History of...
- Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
- Release date: 02-04-26
- Language: English
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Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli
- The Epic Story of the Making of The Godfather
- By: Mark Seal
- Narrated by: Phil Thron
- Length: 15 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall122
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Performance112
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER This “wickedly pacey page-turner” (Total Film) unfurls the behind-the-scenes story of the making of The Godfather, fifty years after the classic film’s original release. The story of how The Godfather was made is as dramatic, operatic, and entertaining as the film...
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Superb
- By dontudare on 03-09-23
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Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli
- The Epic Story of the Making of The Godfather
- Narrated by: Phil Thron
- Length: 15 hrs and 1 min
- Release date: 19-10-21
- Language: English
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Hatchet Job
- By: Mark Kermode
- Narrated by: Mark Kermode
- Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall322
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Performance297
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A wry, robust and developed defence of accountable critical voices' 4 stars, Total Film For decades, the backbone of film criticism has been the hatchet job – the entertaining trashing of a film by professional reviewers, seen by many as cynical snobs. But with the arrival of the internet...
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A Kermodian rant, and essay on criticism
- By Mendo Shutaro on 15-10-13
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Hatchet Job
- Narrated by: Mark Kermode
- Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins
- Release date: 10-10-13
- Language: English
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