BBC Classics: Adventure Collection

Synopsis

Unabridged readings of five gripping adventure storiesThis thrilling anthology contains five action-packed tales of incredible journeys, a murderous treasure hunt, invaders from outer space and international espionage - all read in full by some of the very best voice actors. With over 33 hours of exciting listening, tracked by chapter, let yourself get carried away with these classic adventures.Gulliver's TravelsJonathan Swift's dark satire following Lemuel Gulliver's fantastical travels through strange and exotic lands. Read by Tony Turner.KidnappedRobert Louis Stevenson's classic story of David Balfour's youthful adventures on the high seas and across the Scottish Highlands. Read by Kenny Blyth.The Sign of the FourArthur Conan Doyle's intriguing locked-room mystery follows Holmes and Watson as they uncover a murky tale of theft, betrayal and greed. Read by Kenny Blyth.The War of the WorldsHG Wells' iconic sci-fi story about the battle to save Earth from a Martian invasion. Read by Michael Bertenshaw.The Thirty-Nine StepsJohn Buchan's stirring tale of derring-do, secrets and spies set in the shadows of war. Read by Kenny Blyth.Credits:Gulliver's TravelsRead by Tony TurnerProduced by Ross BurmanFirst broadcast on BBC Sounds, 1 November 2019KidnappedRead by Kenny BlythProduced by Ciaran BerminghamFirst broadcast on BBC Sounds, 24 August 2019The Sign of the FourRead by Kenny BlythProduced by Ciaran BerminghamFirst broadcast on BBC Sounds, 22 August 2019The War of the WorldsRead by Michael BertenshawProduced by Martha LittlehailesFirst broadcast on BBC Sounds, 23 August 2019The Thirty-Nine StepsRead by Kenny BlythProduced by Karen HoldenFirst broadcast on BBC Sounds, 1 November 2019(p) 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd © 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd