An Inspector Calls (Classic Radio Theatre) Audiobook, by J. B. Priestley Play Audiobook Sample

An Inspector Calls (Classic Radio Theatre) Audiobook

An Inspector Calls (Classic Radio Theatre) Audiobook, by J. B. Priestley Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: Toby Jones, David Calder, Morven Christie Publisher: AudioGO Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 1.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 0.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: March 2011 Format: Original Staging Audiobook ISBN:

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A BBC Radio 4 production of Priestley's classic thriller, starring Toby Jones and Frances Barber. The Birling family are spending a happy evening celebrating the engagement of Sheila Birling to Gerald Croft - a marriage that will result in the merging of two successful local businesses.

Yet, just when everything seems to be going so well, they receive a surprise visit from an Inspector Goole who is investigating the suicide of a young girl.

As the Inspector reveals more about the circumstances that led to the death of Eva Smith, each member of the family comes under the spotlight, and questions of guilt and responsibility are raised...Toby Jones, David Calder, Frances Barber and Morven Christie are amongst the cast in this BBC Radio 4 production from 2010.

The Classic Radio Theatre range presents notable radio productions of much-loved plays by some of the most renowned playwrights, and starring some of our finest actors.

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"I was presently surprised when I was given this play to read for my English class, usually I find it extremely hard to get into any of the texts that I have previously studied but straight away I was caught up in this play. It's like CSI way back in 1912. Usually with crime and mystery texts I can guess at the ending however there was so much thought and twists in this play that I cold not have guessed the ending. Overall this is an amazingly well thought out play that I would love to see in theatres and I am extremely glad that my English teacher chose this text to study."

— Jennifer (5 out of 5 stars)

An Inspector Calls (Classic Radio Theatre) Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.72 out of 53.72 out of 53.72 out of 53.72 out of 53.72 out of 5 (3.72)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Refreshing. Wonderfully spooky and quirky. "

    — Charlotte, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " The book was as poor in some parts. In my GCSE I have to study this book so I have found that one of the aims of this book, was for the author to teach a lesson about responsibility to the audience of the book or play which it has been made into but I have not learned that lesson because of the reason that I do not believe that amny of the characters are actually responsible for the death of Eva Smith such as Gerald and Mrs Birling. The character of the Inspector which was meant to be the mouthpiece for the author really annoyed me in this book and I would not recommend it. "

    — Alexander, 2/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " So many twists <3 "

    — Jeneane, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I must re-read this one, I remember it had a huge impact on me at school - the only play I remember, great tale and moral. "

    — Stargazer, 1/29/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A fantastic piece of writing- one of my favorite plays. Full of twists which keep you guessing throughout. Seeing it performed just increased my appreciation of this play. A definate must read and try and see this play performed if possible. "

    — Lindsey, 1/22/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A magnificent play tackling man's responsibility towards others in society .. Humanistic to the utmost .. "

    — محمد, 1/22/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Got interested in writing plays when I read this one in HS. Remember reading out loud in my room and making funny voices for each character...*facepalm*...think my mother thought I was going barking mad! "

    — Ush, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " So pleasantly surprised by this. I was expecting it to be trite and boring as I have to teach it for GCSE. I actually rather liked it! "

    — Karina, 1/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " extremely boring, despise of it "

    — Charlie, 12/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A wonderful play that centres on a murder mystery which disrupts an innocent family dinner party. It made me smile to see my name and old class written on the inside-cover of this book. "

    — Emily, 12/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Its okay, but i guess its better in play form "

    — Chris, 12/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Quite like how the theme of what goes around comes around is played around a lot in here. "

    — Aira, 12/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I read this as part of my work experience as this is what the kids were learning about. I found I got through it really quickly and it was a really enjoyable play to read. I loved finding out about the scandals of each character keenly forced out by the inspector... "

    — Gemma, 12/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I never really expected the book to end like it did. It's a wonderful book in a really disturbing way. "

    — Aamirah, 12/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I've read it in class, it has a great message but I didn't like the story... "

    — Tirza, 12/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I had to read this for my GCSE's and it really enjoyed it. I don't usually have the patience for pre 1950s literature but this kept me interested. "

    — Emma, 11/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Awful. Terrible. I hated it. "

    — Serena, 5/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It was good, although I'm not a fan of plays and have to read it for school so... Forced reading lets it down a bit :( "

    — Jack, 4/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Should be done far more often and taken to heart! Beautifully crafted to expose the little, selfish ways we slowly destroy those we deem "beneath us." The end lacks some bite and closure that keeps me from giving it 5 stars, but still a worthwhile read or night at the theatre. "

    — Letitia, 11/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " What a delightful read to just make you stop and think! "

    — Sacha, 6/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A fantastic play which makes fun of society for refusing to help others less well off. The characters are fantastically portrayed and end in an ironic twist. "

    — Felicity, 3/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Wow, this play was more than I could've asked for to study at GCSE. It's a complex tale with a lot of mystery and intrigue and it keeps you on the edge, and keeps you interested with it's plot twists. I'm seriously glad we got to study this, and I just hope I know it enough for the exam! "

    — Xander, 1/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a wonderful story. It never ceases to surprise me. The actors can give full flow to tehir talents, and the audiences go home wondering what did happen there? Just as it should be. "

    — Duncan, 10/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " GREAT IF YOU LIKE MYSTERY BOOKS WITH A GOOD STORY LINE!!!!! "

    — Jihad, 8/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Pasable. Y soy muy generoso. "

    — daniblues, 4/3/2011