Shardlake: The Complete BBC Radio Collection
Six BBC Radio 4 Full-Cast Dramatisations
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CJ Sansom
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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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- Demonica
- 29-03-22
Super!
Really enjoyable. Well acted and a treat for anyone who studied the Tudors. Hope for more.
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- alison reeves
- 26-04-22
Great listen
Justin Salinger voice is perfect for shardlake a brilliant performance , characters brought to life
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- Ms K Esslemont
- 30-07-23
Enjoyable and atmospheric
I haven’t read the books but loved the full cast dramatisation- some concentration at times but evocative of the times. If you have read the wolf hall trilogy it does help to tune in quickly. Terrific cast.
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- Mr. S. J. Stacey
- 10-08-22
Adapted versions
I've read all the Shardlake books but I thought it was worth a listen to the BBC adaptations just to see what is cut out. They are mostly handled very well and are definitely worth the listen. The cast changed quite frequently though and I'll be honest Shardlake by Jason Watkins would have been my preference but you can't have everything!
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- Kindle Customer
- 09-08-22
Excellent BBC production
Each story told in a diverting manner. A good cast bringing each character to life
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-06-22
Brilliant!
Fabulous cast amazing stories congratulations to the BBC on a wonderful production, timeless and interesting plays
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- Jackie Gill
- 29-11-22
excellent stories good listening.
having read all the shardlake stories listening to them was really good. The man who played Barack was exactly right for the part.
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- Jonathan Musgrove
- 13-12-22
brilliant! dark at times but brilliant
Can be a hard going story. This lawyer is always one step from the rack and the noose, but stick with it. the historiography mostly has a strong authenticity and the characters are brilliant.
worth checking on some of the more famous names online. one or two are given a hard reputation here in the name of storytelling. though I'm sure 16th century politics was a dangerous place in which to meddle!
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- J. Whiting
- 23-11-22
Wonderful first encounter with Shardlake
Really atmospheric program. As the series developed I really grew in my enthusiasm for Matthew Shardlake. I will be revisiting this series again shortly with a deeper appreciation for these stories.
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- Fnoonar
- 14-04-23
Excellent
I loved this. Although shorter than the books, the dramatisations are on point and the characters and atmosphere are convincing. A great listen on a long car journey. Well worth a credit.
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