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A lively, concise and cutting-edge biography of one of the towering figures of 20th-century history. Of all the US presidents of the post-Second World War period, John F. Kennedy is the most clearly idolized. There is a well-documented gulf between the public’s largely positive appraisal of this glamorous historical figure and professional historians’ skeptical and mixed evaluation of a president who had only a foreshortened single term in which to make his mark.

What made JFK the man he was? How does he fit into the politics of his time? What were his policy goals, how did they shift, and how far did he manage to advance them? What was the Kennedy style of governance? Why was he killed and how can we explain the unprecedented outpouring of grief that his death elicited? How has his memory evolved since 1963?

Acclaimed biographer Peter J. Ling explores all these important questions, sifting and synthesizing the prodigious mass of Kennedy scholarship to provide readers with a fresh and strongly contextualized portrait of the man and his presidency.

John F. Kennedy will be essential reading for students of modern American history and anyone else seeking to understand the political and private life of America’s best known president.

A lively, concise and cutting-edge biography of one of the towering figures of 20th-century history. Of all the US presidents of the post-Second World War period, John F. Kennedy is the most clearly idolized. There is a well-documented gulf between the public’s largely positive appraisal of this glamorous historical figure and professional historians’ skeptical and mixed evaluation of a president who had only a foreshortened single term in which to make his mark.

What made JFK the man he was? How does he fit into the politics of his time? What were his policy goals, how did they shift, and how far did he manage to advance them? What was the Kennedy style of governance? Why was he killed and how can we explain the unprecedented outpouring of grief that his death elicited? How has his memory evolved since 1963?

Acclaimed biographer Peter J. Ling explores all these important questions, sifting and synthesizing the prodigious mass of Kennedy scholarship to provide readers with a fresh and strongly contextualized portrait of the man and his presidency.

John F. Kennedy will be essential reading for students of modern American history and anyone else seeking to understand the political and private life of America’s best known president.

Peter Ling’s acclaimed biography of Martin Luther King Jr provides a thorough re-examination of both the man and the Civil Rights Movement, showing how King grew into his leadership role and kept his faith as the challenges facing the movement strengthened after 1965. Ling combines a detailed narrative of Martin Luther King’s life with the key historiographical debates surrounding him and places both within the historical context of the Civil Rights Movement.

This fully revised and updated second edition includes an extended look at Black Power and a detailed analysis of the memorialization of King since his death, including President Obama’s 50th anniversary address, and how conservative spokesmen have tried to appropriate King as an advocate of colour-blindness.

Drawing on the wide-ranging and changing scholarship on the Civil Rights Movement, this volume condenses research previously scattered across a larger literature. Peter Ling''s crisp and fluent style captures the drama, irony and pathos of King''s life and provides an excellent introduction for students and others interested in King, the Civil Rights movement, and America in the 1960s.

Peter Ling’s acclaimed biography of Martin Luther King Jr provides a thorough re-examination of both the man and the Civil Rights Movement, showing how King grew into his leadership role and kept his faith as the challenges facing the movement strengthened after 1965. Ling combines a detailed narrative of Martin Luther King’s life with the key historiographical debates surrounding him and places both within the historical context of the Civil Rights Movement.

This fully revised and updated second edition includes an extended look at Black Power and a detailed analysis of the memorialization of King since his death, including President Obama’s 50th anniversary address, and how conservative spokesmen have tried to appropriate King as an advocate of colour-blindness.

Drawing on the wide-ranging and changing scholarship on the Civil Rights Movement, this volume condenses research previously scattered across a larger literature. Peter Ling''s crisp and fluent style captures the drama, irony and pathos of King''s life and provides an excellent introduction for students and others interested in King, the Civil Rights movement, and America in the 1960s.

The Doctor ventures into alternative dimensions in these four exciting novelisations of TV stories.In The Mind Robber, by Peter Ling, the Second Doctor, Jamie and Zoe land in a world populated by storybook characters - but who, or what, lurks behind the fiction?In The Invisible Enemy, by Terrance Dicks, the Fourth Doctor and Leela make a terrifying journey into the Time Lord''s own brain in order to confront the Nucleus of the Swarm.Warriors'' Gate, by Stephen Gallagher, is the destination at the ethereal intersection between universes for the Fourth Doctor, Romana, Adric and K9, and in Twice Upon a Time, by Paul Cornell, it''s a case of déjà vu for the First and Twelfth Doctors when they meet by chance in a strange yet familiar No Man''s Land.Derek Jacobi, John Leeson, Jon Culshaw and Mark Gatiss read these stories of adventure in weird worlds.© 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

A very royal saga about The Crown and a very historic houseIn this story of Crown House, the grand home of the Ministers, the bond is built between the Minister family and the House of Windsor in this tale of changing times and unvarying traditions. This is a tale of two families and a fresh era for the Minsters of Crown House, and the Royal Family of Windsor.The series follow the birth of a royal baby and the growing closeness of William Minster and his wife Alice to the King and Queen. The life of Crown House''s staff, as Jenny Webster, the housekeeper''s daughter, watches the developments of the beloved Minsters and the saga unfolds between rich and poor, upper-class and lower-, old and young. Both above and below stairs find their lives changed by the passing years, as they are hit by scandal and heartbreak, accidents and loss, love and secrets.Crown House is a moving story of change and upheaval, with an all-star cast including Jane Asher (Brideshead Revisited, Holby City), Martin Jarvis (Just William, Ring for Jeeves), Dinah Sheridan (The Railway Children, Genevieve), Gayle Hunnicutt (A Woman of Substance, Dallas), Richard Pasco (Mrs Brown, A Dance to the Music of Time), Geoffrey Matthews (Coronation Street, The Day of the Triffids) and many more. Written by Juliet Ace (The Archers, Young Victoria) and Peter Ling (The Avengers, Doctor Who)From Peter Ling''s Crown House novels, this drama series shines a light on a very different side of the Windsors, and is just the thing for listeners of Cromwell Vs The Crown, Flying the Flag, and Encounters with Victoria.Cast and credits Jenny - Jane AsherOld Bea - Margaret RawlingsGina - Gayle HunnicuttAlice - Dinah SheridanRichard - Martin JarvisWilliam - Richard PascoNicholas - Dominic RickhardsLady Flora Kelso - Margaret WardSir Charles - Geoffrey MatthewsCaroline - Cara KellyEdith - Barbara AtkinsonPolly Harvey - Polly JamesPaul Weyman - John PullenMrs Webster - Eva StuartNursemaid - Diana OlssonHawkins - John SamsonGrace Duncan - Barbara HuntScott Hanson - Ian MichieGrace Duncan - Barbara Leigh-HuntMiranda - Andrea KealyMartin - Henry PowerRollo Paton - Norman BirdThelma, Lady Furness - Shelley ThompsonLouie - Simon CuffInstructor - Philip SullyCockney Girl - Alice ArnoldTram conductor - Richard TateCharles Lindbergh - Ed BishopTelephone operator - Caroline GruberLandlady - Zelah ClarkeBarman - Peter CrazeW T Carpenter - David GoudgeSeaman - William SimonsRadio announcer / Stoker - Michael Tudor BarnesWritten by Peter Ling and Juliet AceProduced by Graham GauldOriginally broadcast on BBC Radio 4: 30 October - 18 December 1988©2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

The dramatic sequel to Crown House

It''s 1933 and we are back at Crown House where the Minster family are gathering to enjoy the Easter holiday. However, Crown House isn''t the idyll it first appears, and a brutal murder disrupts the genial gathering. There''s a secret that''s been buried for years and the Honourable Mrs Jenny Gaunt is determined to uncover the truth but is she prepared to lose everything she holds dear in the process? Meanwhile, Lady Caroline, who has recently begun a new relationship, is ready to face the consequences of her past actions. Still close with the House of Windsor, Lord and Lady Minster and their family must embark on a new decade, one of change and upheaval.

Set across the backdrop of the 1930s and encompassing everything from the silver jubilee of George V to the rise in popularity of Oswald Mosley, this compelling and dramatic sequel builds on the Crown House story. Tradition and continuities are brought into conflict with a changing world as the Minsters must find their place between a bygone era and a fast-paced future. Follow the highs and lows of the Minster family through changing times, scandal, and tragedy, where past and present collide in this thoughtful and compelling drama of a family like no other.

Based on the popular Crown House novels by Peter Ling, this six-part drama is written by Juliet Ace (The Archers, Young Victoria) and Peter Ling (The Avengers, Doctor Who). Dinah Sheridan, best know for her roles in Genevieve and The Railway Children, reprises her role as Lady Minster and Geoffrey Whitehead stars as Lord Minster.

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Cast and credits

Written by Juliet Ace and Peter Ling

Directed by Tracey Neale

Lady Minster - Dinah Sheridan

William, Lord Minster - Geoffrey Whitehead

Beatrice, Dowager Countess - Margaret Rawungs

Richard, Viscount Ebony - Michael Cochrane

Polly, Viscountess Ebony - Melinda Walker

The Hon Nicholas Gaunt - Mark Straker

The Hon Mrs Jenny Gaunt - Helena Breck

Lady Caroline Gaunt - Deborah Makepeace

The Hon Martin Gaunt - Richard Pearce

Sir Charles Bowyer - Brett Usher

Lady Gina Bowyer - Shelley Thompson

Scott Hanson - Colin McFarlane

Speaker in meeting - Alan Barker

Paul Weyman - Philip Sully

Muriel Beasley - Joanna Myers

American Matron - Jan Whittenshaw

American Nurse - Adjoa Andoh

Mr Darrell - Nigel Carrington

Lady Cloudesley/A stranger - Susan Sheridan

First Broadcast BBC Radio 4, September 1991

David Valla stars in a gripping story of drugs, deception and betrayal set in 1960s London

Transport yourself to London’s swinging sixties and the dark underbelly of the capital city in this immersive thriller that will have you hooked from the start. Find yourself trapped in the brutal world of drug dealers, vice and deception. This is an evocative and gripping listen with a full cast and stunning score.It’s the late 1960s and Nico Gachet is a young French student on the run in England. After making some terrible mistakes he must take drastic measures if he is to save his life and the lives of those he loves. Hoping to make amends for a terrible crime, Nico plans a dangerous liaison in the heart of the city. However, everywhere he turns the fearsome ‘Buller’ looms. Nico’s plans begin to fall apart and he must choose who he can trust. Can the young man pick his allies wisely and are they really who they say they are? Who is the sinister drug dealer Buller? And can Nico save himself and his friends? This atmospheric story is a perfect listen for fans of vintage thrillers such as Edward Boyd, Find the Lady and Paul Temple.Starring David Valla, who is known for his roles as Bill Warren in Crossroads and Eddie Syms in Coronation Street. Written by Peter Ling, the co-creator of Crossroads, whose writing credits include Doctor Who for television and radio adaptations of Sherlock Holmes and Gideon Fell.Cast and creditsWritten by Peter LingProduced by Ronald MasonNico Gachet - David VallaKaren Engstrom - Patricia GallimoreMrs Benson - Hilda KrisemanNeil Benson - Derek SeatonAndrew Plessey - Geoffrey WincottMiss Hathaway - Hilda SchroderGarage Mechanic/Ambulance Man - Roger GaleVince McAfferty - Kerry FrancisCoffee House Boss - John GabrielLandlady - Diana PayanSyd Schumann - Leonard FentonIndian Doctor/Inspector - Garard GreenRay Lockett - Alaric CotterDetective - Michael DeaconStall Keeper - Peter MaycockSuzanne Kaye - Cecile ChevreauSalesman - Ian ThompsonBuller - Henry StamperReceptionist - Frances JeaterAmanda - Margaret WolfitNight Nurse - Kathleen HelmeFirst Broadcast BBC Radio 2, 7 August 1969©2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Norman Wisdom stars in this light-hearted comedy crime caperBritish comedy legend, Norman Wisdom plays small-time crook Norman Hood who’s just been released from prison for burglary. Hoping to make a new life as an honest man, he is entrusted to widow Natalie Matthews (Moira Lister), who offers him a job and accommodation. However, she has an ulterior motive…Follow the farcical misadventures of Norman, played out with a huge cast of supporting actors as he tries to stick, but mostly fails, to the straight and narrow! Charming, gentle but ever so funny, Robbing Hood is a joy to listen to. Norman’s bicycle turns out to be an unexpected treasure, there’s a trip to the Grand Hotel which triggers a safe cracking incident, and somehow the hapless ex-con becomes mixed up with the mafia – who needs brains when you’ve got bullies?! When Norman tries to earn an honest crust and gets a job in a marmalade factory, it makes for a sticky situation and the psychiatrist next door wants to know why Norman''s talking to trees? This is a vintage treasure of a series, not to be missed.Sir Norman Wisdom was a comedy legend and national treasure whose stellar career on film, stage and television spanned six decades. Charlie Chaplin once referred to him as his ‘favourite clown’. Robbing Hood is a rare radio outing for the actor and a must listen. Moira Lister was a regular cast member on Hancock’s Half Hour, and also appeared in a number of Ealing Studios comedy films.Cast and creditsWritten by John Graham and Peter LingBased on an idea by Norman WisdomDirected by Leslie LawtonNorman Hood - Norman Wisdom Natalie Matthews - Moira ListerBernard Bassington - Norman JonesBeatrice Bassington - Rosemary LeachWinifred Bassington/Miss Barlow - Anne WindsorHead Waiter - Timothy CarltonPrison Governor - Gordon ReidWarden - Peter GunnPettigrew - Royce MillsMr Bargery - Jonathan AdamsMrs Bargery - Kate BinchyVictor/Charlton Humsecke - John ChurchLorry driver - David LearnerBT youth - Matthew SimValerie/Fiona - Melinda WalkerLady helper/Poppet/Michelle - Siriol JenkinsNosher Nelson - Windsor DavisThe Judge - James GroutFifi - Sally KinghornWaiter - Eric AllenAlfredo - Nicky HensonTracey - Lorraine ChasePolice Sergeant - Victor WindingInspector/Parrot - John GrahamPetshop Girl/Receptionist - Joanna WakeThe Simpson brothers - Henry McGeePC Harris - Jonathan TaflerEvans - Matthew MorganRoderick Burrows - Keith DrinkelDr Doberman - Andrew SachsMiss Conway - Liza GoddardHeidwig - Sally KinghornFirst Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 21 July - 25 August 1992©2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd