{"product_id":"book-knbj","title":"Craft","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eForgery, theft, death and notoriety amidst the inflated valuations of the art world\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy this perfect pair of quirky crime dramas featuring art theft, forgery, murder and double-dealing. \u003cb\u003eCraft\u003c\/b\u003e, tells the story of failed artist, Adam Bax. He is amazed when one of his paintings sells for a large sum, unexpectedly giving him overnight fame. Though still deeply disillusioned with the world of art, he embarks on a little nefarious money-making scheme, aided and abetted by his estranged wife, Tessa. Cashing-in in a way you wouldn’t quite imagine this comedy drama follows the twists and turns of the over-inflated underworld of the British art scene.\u003cbr\u003eThe story continues in \u003cb\u003eThe Tokyo Correction, \u003c\/b\u003eplunging the listener back into the world of organised crime, deception and the art world. It’s ten years on and disreputable painter Adam Bax is back in London. He’s been on the run in Spain but the big city is calling him home. Penniless and jobless, he's taken under the wing of an old student. He soon finds himself tangled up in a major art deception – and then discovers one of his collaborators has been murdered…\u003cbr\u003eThese two thrilling and funny dramas are perfect for fans of classic comedy capers and quality drama. \u003cb\u003eNorman Rodway\u003c\/b\u003e stars as the artist Bax and \u003cb\u003eJames Grout\u003c\/b\u003e as the animated policeman investigating his activities. Ex-wife Tessa is played by \u003cb\u003eCarole Boyd\u003c\/b\u003e, best known for her iconic role as Lynda Snell in \u003ci\u003eThe Archers\u003c\/i\u003e. Writer \u003cb\u003eGuy Meredith\u003c\/b\u003e is the talent behind many original radio plays and dramatisations, including Prix Italia-nominated \u003ci\u003eThe Surprise Symphony\u003c\/i\u003e. He was also at the heart of a powerful dramatisation of Albert Camus’s novel \u003ci\u003eLa Peste\u003c\/i\u003e and wrote \u003ci\u003eMad, Bad\u003c\/i\u003e, the BBC’s entry for the Prix Futura, starring Bill Nighy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCast and credits\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by Guy Meredith\u003cbr\u003eDirected by Cherry Cookson\u003cbr\u003eAdam Bax - \u003cb\u003eNorman Rodway\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRobert - \u003cb\u003eGeoffrey Collins\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuatermain - \u003cb\u003eJames Grout\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTessa - \u003cb\u003eCarole Boyd\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConstantine - \u003cb\u003eNeville Jason\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFenwick - \u003cb\u003eJohn Rye\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis Manservant\/Sergeant - \u003cb\u003eJohn Webb\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSusan - \u003cb\u003eHelena Breck\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNutley\/Sergeant -\u003cb\u003e Colin Starkey\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColonel Dalby - \u003cb\u003eGarard Green\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRivetti - \u003cb\u003eMichael Percival\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeth -\u003cb\u003e Ellen McIntosh\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNicholas Bonalack - \u003cb\u003eDavid Ashton\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTerry Harman - \u003cb\u003eSteve Hodson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHerman Dorff -\u003cb\u003e Jonathan Adams\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJudith - \u003cb\u003eSandra James-Young\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrincipal - \u003cb\u003eJohn Baddeley\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCustomer - \u003cb\u003eMelinda Walker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 4th Mar 1984 \u0026amp; 4th Feb 1993\u003cbr\u003e©2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin UK","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49886805885232,"sku":"BDknbj","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/714369-knbj-Square.jpg?v=1749764822","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-knbj","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}