Paradise is lost - and then regained.John Milton's epic, biblically-inspired poems are wonderfully dramatised for BBC Radio starring Denis Quilley as Milton, Ian McDiarmid as Satan and Robert Glenister as Christ, enhanced by specially composed music.First published in 1667, Paradise Lost describes Satan's plot to ruin God's new and most favoured creation, Mankind, and recounts the temptation of Adam and Eve and their banishment from the Garden of Eden.Paradise Regained, published in 1671, tells of the temptation of Christ by Satan as he wanders in the wilderness for 40 days and nights.Full cast:Contact me for any questions: Listen to audiobook in full for free on Title: Paradise Lost & Paradise RegainedSubtitle: Two BBC Radio 4 DramatisationsAuthor: John MiltonNarrator: Denis Quilley, full cast, Ian McDiarmid, Robert GlenisterFormat: Original RecordingLength: 11 hrs and 3 minsLanguage: EnglishRelease date: 01-04-18Publisher: BBC Digital AudioRatings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votesGenres: Classics, DramaPublisher's Summary:The highly-acclaimed BBC Radio 4 dramatisation of Milton's epic poem telling the story of the fall of man and also its sequel, Paradise Regained.Out of chaos shall come order and out of darkness shall come light. Valjeans adopted daughter, Cosette, has fallen in love with the young revolutionary Marius, and the lives of all three are in peril unless they can flee to safety.Some of the most significant moments in nineteenth century history form the backdrop for Victor Hugos powerful story, in which love and heroism march in the face of poverty and social injustice.Contact me for any questions: On his release his fortunes change, and he becomes a respectable businessman and member of society - and yet his past continues to dog him in the form of the sadistic Inspector Javert, who seems determined to pursue Valjean to the grave.A student uprising is gaining momentum in Paris, and barricades are being built around the city. A citizen of postrevolutionary France, he is sentenced to nineteen years hard labour. Listen to audiobook in full for free on Title: Les MiserablesSubtitle: A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisationAuthor: Victor HugoNarrator: Joss Ackland, Roger Allam, full castFormat: Original RecordingLength: 5 hrs and 40 minsLanguage: EnglishRelease date: 03-19-15Publisher: BBC Worldwide LtdRatings: 5 of 5 out of 95 votesGenres: Classics, DramaPublisher's Summary:Joss Ackland, Roger Allam, and Leslie Phillips star in this BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of Victor Hugos classic novel.When poverty drives Jean Valjean to steal a loaf of bread from a bakers window, it is an action that will haunt him for the rest of his life.
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