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An Inspector Calls (Classic Radio Theatre)

By: J. B. Priestley
Narrated by: Toby Jones, David Calder, Morven Christie
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Summary

Widely regarded as one of J.B. Priestley's most successful works, An Inspector Calls combines drama and intrigue with an unforgiving verdict for society of the time. Sharp and unapologetic, it never fails to excite.

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.

©2010 J.B. Priestley (P)2011 AudioGO Ltd
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Would you listen to An Inspector Calls (Classic Radio Theatre) again? Why?

My son had gcse and we had play written play on radio preformed and film.

What was one of the most memorable moments of An Inspector Calls (Classic Radio Theatre)?

The voices sometimes people can give things away by what they say so blanking an visuals helps take the constant in for exams

Have you listened to any of the narrators’s other performances? How does this one compare?

These compare better than audio stories read by one person are real actors bring it all to life's

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Yes it makes you laugh and cry because everyone can be mean or generous in life and be taken for fools . Good learning that words can be stronger than action as they cause actions effected others total lies

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Very good story on what you say what you do can lead to devastation from what your option is how you lead others in the way you complain and sometimes being too good too. I can see why this is a favourite for schools in gcse English lit.

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gcse

have used it to help with gcse revision, very clear and the voices arent too jarring

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Enjoyable classic

A well performed classic. The voices did the characters justice. A quick listen and got my mind refreshed ready for gcse English! Thank you

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Plot twist !!!!!

This is the best English book I have done in school, there's a complete plot twist and it is really worth reading/listening to, and that's coming from a 15 year old girl in quarantine :) I would strongly recommend your listen to it and read along as it feels nicer to just follow along :)

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A true classic

Great way to pass 90 mins. well performed with a tight and intriguing narrative.

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A fantastic read.

Great option to study the book! Would totally recommend to all who have read an inspector calls. The audio is fantastic.

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Wonderful

A wonderful tale of moral good. This is a story of class divide, male domination, price for reputation and arrogance.

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Inspector calls

This boo!s teah actionsh you the way in life and it tells you that there are clause for our

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really enjoyed the play, well thought out

The actors were sympathetic to Priestley s message and kept the suspension throughout. A well performed production that was very thpught provokong and as relevant today as it was then.

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Very good!!

wow.. it was very interesting how the story went on and developed and then had a massive plot twist at the end.

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