{"product_id":"book-g4rr","title":"Jack Aubrey \u0026 Stephen Maturin: Master \u0026 Commander \u0026 other adventures","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBBC Radio productions of the first seven books in Patrick O'Brian's hugely popular Napoleonic naval series - plus bonus material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidely regarded as the most engaging historical novels ever written, the 21 books in Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey\/Maturin series have garnered millions of fans since the publication of the first volume over 50 years ago. Included here are BBC radio adaptations of the first seven thrilling stories.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaster and Commander\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Gibraltar, 1800. Newly commissioned Commander Jack Aubrey anxiously awaits the verdict in his court martial for the loss of his ship... \u003cb\u003eMichael Troughton\u003c\/b\u003e stars as Aubrey, with \u003cb\u003eNigel Anthony\u003c\/b\u003e as Stephen Maturin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePost Captain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - 1802. Following the Treaty of Amiens, England is at peace. Returning home for a short spell as country squires, Jack and Stephen meet two beautiful women who will change their lives forever... Read by \u003cb\u003ePatrick Malahide\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHMS Surprise \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e- 1804, and the dauntless duo face sea battles, political intrigue and romantic rivalry, as Aubrey tackles a secret mission. Starring \u003cb\u003eDavid Robb\u003c\/b\u003e as Jack Aubrey and \u003cb\u003eRichard Dillane\u003c\/b\u003e as Stephen Maturin, with other cast including \u003cb\u003eAdjoa Andoh\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Mauritius Command\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e- 1809. Promoted to Commodore, Jack prepares to lead a squadron of ships against the French. \u003cb\u003eDavid Robb\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eRichard Dillane\u003c\/b\u003e star as Aubrey and Maturin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDesolation Island\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - 1811, and Jack Aubrey sets sail for Australia. His mission: to transport a group of convicts to Botany Bay. Starring \u003cb\u003eDavid Robb \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003eRichard Dillane\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Fortune of War \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e- 1812. Britain is at war with America and France - and the two friends find themselves caught in the crossfire... \u003cb\u003eDavid Robb\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eRichard Dillane\u003c\/b\u003e star in this 3-part dramatisation of Patrick O'Brian's novel and its sequel \u003ci\u003eThe Surgeon's Mate.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThird Ear\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Patrick O'Brian talks to fellow novelist Alan Judd about his work and his fascination with the historical novel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookclub: Patrick O'Brian - Master and Commander\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - James Naughtie discusses the novel that sparked the much-loved series with author Allan Mallinson and an audience of invited readers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eText copyright © The Estate of the late Patrick O'Brian CBE 1970 (\u003ci\u003eMaster and Commander\u003c\/i\u003e), 1972 (\u003ci\u003ePost Captain\u003c\/i\u003e), 1973 (\u003ci\u003eHMS Surprise\u003c\/i\u003e), 1977 (\u003ci\u003eThe Mauritius Command\u003c\/i\u003e), 1978 (\u003ci\u003eDesolation Island\u003c\/i\u003e), 1979 (\u003ci\u003eThe Fortune of War\u003c\/i\u003e), 1980 (\u003ci\u003eThe Surgeon's Mate\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eCast and credits\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by Patrick O'Brian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cu\u003eMaster and Commander\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDramatised by Roger Danes. Directed by Adrian Bean\u003cbr\u003eMusic by Roger Danes and performed by Trevor Allan Davies\u003cbr\u003eFirst broadcast BBC Radio 4, 6 April-11 May 1995\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cu\u003ePost Captain\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRead by Patrick Malahide\u003cbr\u003eAbridged by Roger Danes. Produced by Patrick Rayner\u003cbr\u003eFirst broadcast BBC Radio 4, 15-26 February 1999\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cu\u003eHMS Surprise\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced and directed by Bruce Young\u003cbr\u003eFirst broadcast BBC Radio 4, 8-10 October 2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cu\u003eThe Mauritius Command\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDramatised by Roger Danes\u003cbr\u003eProduced and directed by Bruce Young\u003cbr\u003eFirst broadcast BBC Radio 4, 3-17 April 2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cu\u003eDesolation Island\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDramatised by Roger Danes. Produced and directed by Bruce Young\u003cbr\u003eFirst broadcast BBC Radio 4, 21-28 July 2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cu\u003eThe Fortune of War\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDramatised by Roger Danes\u003cbr\u003eProduced and directed by Bruce Young\u003cbr\u003eFirst broadcast BBC Radio 4, 18 November-2 December 2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cu\u003eThird Ear\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePresented by Alan Judd\u003cbr\u003eWith Patrick O'Brian\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Ed Thomason\u003cbr\u003eFirst broadcast BBC Radio 3, 10 March 1992\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cu\u003eBookclub: Patrick O'Brian - Master and Commander\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePresented by James Naughtie\u003cbr\u003eWith Allan Mallinson and an invited audience of readers\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Dymphna Flynn\u003cbr\u003eFirst broadcast BBC Radio 4, 7 December 2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin UK","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49361121444144,"sku":"BDg4rr","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/198174-g4rr-Square.jpg?v=1734493826","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-g4rr","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}