Rosalind Ayres

The shocking thing about Rex Fortescue's murder was that the contemptible tycoon wasn't knocked off sooner. But when two less-deserving souls fall prey to a killer, Miss Jane Marple feels the need to investigate. The only link appears to be buried in a not-so-innocent verse. So, what's the rhyme or reason behind the playful hint? The answer draws the shrewd sleuth into the heart of a family secret -- and an increasingly menacing game that is anything...

Jeeves helps extricate Bertie Wooster from the many undignified sitations he finds himself in.

Romantic tales from the late Victorian high society of love and loss. These unfold from the country houses of England to the drawing rooms of New York, from the palazzos of Venice to the art studios of London. Scoundrels and schemers collide with ingénues and admirers in the terribly intricate affairs of the heart.

Adaptations of short stories by A.E. Coppard and H.E. Bates. Set against the English countryside during the post-World War I period. Reveals the timeless and constant qualities of the British landscape and its people.

Intrigue and betrayal may force long-time friends on the opposite sides of the Cold War. Based on events in 1960 London, the story of the Jackson and Kroger families will leave listeners questioning who their friends and neighbors really are.

The intense relationships between Robert Schumann, his wife Clara, and Johannes Brahms are brought to vivid life through music and excerpts from their passionate writings. With the arrival of the young, dynamic Brahms into their household, the Schumanns’ fragile marriage is threatened by the deepening bond between Clara and their gifted guest. “This is a beautifully put - together portrait… Kleenex required” says The Guardian (London). Recorded...

An outstanding selection of stories from the classic King James version of the Bible, read by husband-and-wife team Martin Jarvis and Rosalind Ayres.

A comedy-drama about a door manufacturing company and a fateful convention in Frankfurt.

Hilaire Belloc's famous Cautionary Verses was first published in 1907 and has remained a constant favourite amongst adults and children ever since. Witty, memorable and always instructive, many generations have laughed and learned with Matilda, who told such dreadful lies, Rebecca, who slammed doors for fun and Jim, who ran away from his Nurse, and was eaten by a Lion. CSA is proud to bring Belloc's unique blend of rhyme and humour to a new listening...

The King James Version of The Bible was first published in 1611, and aside from small modernisations in spelling, has stayed true to the original manuscript ever since. Originally produced to quell tensions in England over which Bible Translation was the truer to use in the Church of England, the KJV is now the most widely-used version of the Bible. The keys to the version's success have been simplicity of language and majesty in execution and presentation....