The 39 Steps and Other Richard Hannay Adventures
- Author John Buchan
- Narrator Clive Merrison, David Robb, Full Cast, Jasmine Hyde, Nigel Anthony, Patrick Malahide, Tom Baker, various
- Publisher BBC Audio
- Publish Date 21 May 2020
- Run Time 10 hours and 14 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Crime and mystery fiction.
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What to expect
Five BBC Radio 4 dramatisations of John Buchan's espionage thrillers featuring gentleman spy Richard Hannay
The forerunner to James Bond, secret agent Richard Hannay is a thoroughly British action hero, pursuing ruthless villains, foiling deadly plans and risking life and limb for his country. This gripping collection encompasses all five of Hannay's adventures, adapted for radio with superb casts including Tom Baker, Clive Merrison, Stuart Milligan, Jasmine Hyde and Patrick Malahide.
The 39 Steps
When a man is murdered in Richard Hannay's London flat, he goes on the run pursued by the police - and a gang of German spies intent on recovering a secret notebook which could destroy the British naval fleet. Starring David Robb as Hannay.
Greenmantle
1915. Summoned to the War Office, Hannay is told of an impending Holy War in the East. Greenmantle - once a mythical figure, now made flesh - is preparing to lead a great Islamic army against the infidel English. Hannay's mission: to identify Greenmantle and destroy him. Starring David Robb as Hannay.
Mr Standfast
Recalled from the Western Front, Hannay is ordered to pose as a pacifist and sent to Glasgow. Along the way, he meets a teenage Secret Service agent who will change the course of his life. Starring David Robb as Hannay.
The Three Hostages
When a gang of international criminals kidnaps a trio of hostages, the Secret Service brings Hannay out of retirement to track them down. But the mission will pit him against an adversary who can control men's minds... Starring David Robb as Hannay.
The Island of Sheep
A chance meeting in a train and a villainous vendetta shake Richard Hannay out of a complacent middle age, as dangerous men go in pursuit of treasure. Starring Nigel Anthony as Hannay.
'The BBC radio sound effects department is on top form, adding thrills that no printed book can rival' The Times
Please note: the vintage stories in this collection reflect the attitudes of their time.
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| Author | John Buchan |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Clive Merrison, David Robb, Full Cast, Jasmine Hyde, Nigel Anthony, Patrick Malahide, Tom Baker, various |
| Duration | 10 hours and 14 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9781787539105 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | BBC Audio |
| Genre | Crime and mystery fiction |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE, US |
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