MP3 Audios - Arts and Drama

In the manner of Rilke's Letters to a Young Poet, Anna Deavere Smith advises her young artist on everything from how to stay healthy to tips for building a diverse network of friends and profession... More...

Selected from over 30 years of radio and television programmes, this compilation includes the very best of Betjeman's performances and the most popular of his poems. More...

Bill Bryson's short biography of William Shakespeare for the Eminent Lives series, pairing great subjects with writers known for their strong sensibilities and sharp, lively points of view. More...

The adventures of the young, mischievous Percival Keene take place on board HMS Calliope. Keene, learning that the demanding captain is actually his natural father, sets about to win his father’s love and acceptance and gain the family fortune. In so doing, he survives shipwreck and capture by... More...