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Terry Prince is an ex-SAS professional occasionally hired by the Secret Services to do special 'jobs'. His latest mission seems straightforward enough: find and retrieve a top secret file, belonging to the Department of Internal Security, that has been leaked to a left-wing magazine. Arriving at the offices of Socialist Attack, he discovers the editor dead - and he himself suspected of murder. Falsely accused, he goes on the run from both the Internal Security Department and gangsters from London’s underworld.

This is the story of the battle between appeasers and anti-appeasers in the period before - and just after - the start of the Second World War, and the formation of the 1940 coalition government which, like the election of 2010, abruptly ruptured all previous political alignments. Based on real events, this is a fascinating and little known tale of idealism, blackmail, and political skulduggery.

John Fletcher’s BBC Radio 3 full-cast play explores the dramatic clash between three key historical figures: a warlord, a historian and a poet. Originally broadcast in Radio 3’s ‘Drama on 3’ slot on 16 November 2008. As war swirls around them, three of the most important figures in the...

Experience the whimsical chaos of The Knight of the Burning Pestle, a groundbreaking play that first graced the stage in 1607. Recognized as the first full parody in English theatre, this clever satire takes aim at the romantic ideals of chivalric tales, much like Cervantes Don Quixote. From the very beginning, the play shatters the fourth wall as a Citizen and his Wife audaciously interrupt a performance of The London Merchant, insisting that their apprentice, Rafe, should take on the role of a knight errant. With the title Grocer Errant and a burning pestle emblazoned on his shield, Rafes ...

Join Albert, a dashing French pirate, and his crew as they find themselves shipwrecked on a desolate, rocky island after a fierce storm. There, they encounter a pair of castaways who unveil a remarkable secret—a mysterious tribe of women reminiscent of the Amazons inhabits the island. In a bold move, Albert proposes an alliance that promises mutual benefits, setting the stage for a delightful mix of romance and comedic chaos in a battle of the sexes. This captivating tale draws inspiration from William Shakespeares The Tempest and incorporates elements from real-life travel accounts, ...

Discover how Fort Worth Amon Carter was The Ultimate Texan. He was a catalyst for growth and influence from Fort Worth to the edge of West Texas, and he was called Mr. West Texas for his incredible influence. He loved Fort Worth so intensely that, when attending a meeting in Dallas, he brought his own lunch in a sack and a can of Coca-Cola so he would not spend a dime in Dallas! • Built the first TV station in Texas, KXAS/NBC5 • Built the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and WBAP Radio • Used his influence to have the loop around Fort Worth named Loop 820 as a subtle way to promote WBAP