The Secret Guests By Bw Black

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The Blitz

20200210

20241125 (BBC7)
20241126 (BBC7)

In 1940, at the height of Blitz, the two young princesses Elizabeth and Margaret are secretly evacuated for their own safety.

They're sent from Buckingham Palace to an isolated rural estate in neutral Ireland.

However Clonmillis Hall may prove to be even more dangerous than wartime London -

However, with a contingent of soldiers patrolling the woods and rumours of IRA terrorists in the vicinity, they soon find their task even more treacherous than expected.

But is the real threat from outside, or from within Clonmillis Hall itself?

BW Black's imagined historical adventure is an enthralling mystery.

Abridged in ten parts by Neville Teller.

Read by Sorcha Cusack.

Producer: Michael Shannon

**** BW Black is the pen name of acclaimed Irish author John Banville.

He is the author of several novels, including The Sea, which won the 2005 Man Booker Prize. In 2013 he was awarded the Irish PEN Award for Outstanding Achievement in Irish Literature. He has published a number of crime novels, most featuring Quirke (an Irish pathologist based in Dublin) which were adapted into a TV series starring Gabriel Byrne.

As bombs fall on London, plans are made for the safety of two young princesses.

As bombs fall on London, plans are made for the safety of the two young princesses.

Wartime Buckingham Palace is deemed too dangerous for a young Elizabeth and Margaret. Imagined adventure read by Sorcha Cusack.

[LISTEN NOW]

Escort To Ireland

20200211

20241126 (BBC7)
20241127 (BBC7)

Strafford and Celia arrive at Clonmillis Hall only to discover their charges' new home is nothing like they expected.

In 1940, at the height of Blitz, the two young princesses Elizabeth and Margaret are secretly evacuated from Buckingham Palace for their own safety and sent to an isolated rural estate in neutral Ireland.

However Clonmillis Hall may prove to be even more dangerous than wartime London...

However, with a contingent of soldiers patrolling the woods and rumours of IRA terrorists in the vicinity, they soon find their task even more treacherous than expected.

But is the real threat from outside, or from within Clonmillis Hall itself?

BW Black's imagined historical adventure is an enthralling mystery.

Abridged by Neville Teller.

Read by Sorcha Cusack.

Producer: Michael Shannon

MI5 agent Miss Celia Nashe escorts Ellen and Mary to Ireland.

As bombs fall on London, plans are made for the safety of the two young princesses.

Strafford and Celia arrive to discover their charges' new home is not as expected. Imagined adventure read by Sorcha Cusack.

[LISTEN NOW]

Settling In

20200212

20241127 (BBC7)
20241128 (BBC7)

As the girls settle into Clonmillis Hall, Mary's attention turns to the handsome young groundskeeper Billy Denton.

However Clonmillis Hall may prove to be even more dangerous than wartime London...

However, with a contingent of soldiers patrolling the woods and rumours of IRA terrorists in the vicinity, they soon find their task even more treacherous than expected.

But is the real threat from outside, or from within Clonmillis Hall itself?

BW Black's imagined historical adventure is an enthralling mystery.

Abridged by Neville Teller.

Read by Sorcha Cusack.

Producer: Michael Shannon

Strafford and Celia explore the Duke of Edenmore's estate.

As bombs fall on London, plans are made for the safety of the two young princesses.

As the girls settle in, Mary's attention turns to the handsome young groundskeeper. Imagined adventure read by Sorcha Cusack.

[LISTEN NOW]

Alliance

20200213

20241128 (BBC7)
20241129 (BBC7)

A mysterious scream in the middle of the night leads to Celia and Strafford forming an alliance.

However Clonmillis Hall may prove to be even more dangerous than wartime London...

Irish police detective Strafford has been assigned to watch over the girls during their stay and so must form an uneasy alliance with their governess Miss Celia Nashe, an undercover MI5 officer charged with the princesses' safety. However, with a contingent of soldiers patrolling the woods and rumours of IRA terrorists in the vicinity, they soon find their task even more treacherous than expected.

But is the real threat from outside, or from within Clonmillis Hall itself?

BW Black's imagined historical adventure is an enthralling mystery.

Abridged by Neville Teller.

Read by Sorcha Cusack.

Producer: Michael Shannon

Celia and Strafford reach an understanding.

As bombs fall on London, plans are made for the safety of the two young princesses.

A mysterious scream in the night leads Celia and Strafford to form an alliance. Imagined adventure read by Sorcha Cusack.

[LISTEN NOW]

Intruder

20200214

20241129 (BBC7)
20241130 (BBC7)

A local member of the IRA learns more about the mysterious guests at Clonmillis Hall.

However Clonmillis Hall may prove to be even more dangerous than wartime London...

But is the real threat from outside, or from within Clonmillis Hall itself?

BW Black's imagined historical adventure is an enthralling mystery.

Abridged by Neville Teller.

Read by Sorcha Cusack.

Producer: Michael Shannon

An intruder is apprehended at Clonmillis Hall.

As bombs fall on London, plans are made for the safety of the two young princesses.

A local member of the IRA learns more about the mysterious guests at Clonmillis Hall. Imagined adventure read by Sorcha Cusack.

[LISTEN NOW]

Threat

20200217

20241202 (BBC7)
20241203 (BBC7)

As the IRA close in on the true identities of the young guests, an accident befalls one of the princesses.

However Clonmillis Hall may prove to be even more dangerous than wartime London...

But is the real threat from outside, or from within Clonmillis Hall itself?

An imagined historical adventure and enthralling mystery.

B.W. Black is the pen name of acclaimed Irish author John Banville. He is the author of several novels, including The Sea, which won the 2005 Man Booker Prize. In 2013 he was awarded the Irish PEN Award for Outstanding Achievement in Irish Literature. He has published a number of crime novels, most featuring Quirke (an Irish pathologist based in Dublin) which were adapted into a TV series starring Gabriel Byrne.

Abridged by Neville Teller

Read by Sorcha Cusack

Produced by Michael Shannon

As the IRA close in on the young guests, an accident befalls one of the princesses.

As bombs fall on London, plans are made for the safety of the two young princesses.

As the IRA close in on the young guests, an accident befalls one of the princesses. Imagined adventure read by Sorcha Cusack.

[LISTEN NOW]

Shooting

20200218

20241203 (BBC7)
20241204 (BBC7)

A shooting occurs on the estate, with deadly consequences

However Clonmillis Hall may prove to be even more dangerous than wartime London...

But is the real threat from outside, or from within Clonmillis Hall itself?

An imagined historical adventure and enthralling mystery.

Abridged by Neville Teller

Read by Sorcha Cusack

Produced by Michael Shannon

Death comes to Clonmillis Hall.

As bombs fall on London, plans are made for the safety of the two young princesses.

A shooting occurs on the estate, with deadly consequences. An imagined historical adventure read by Sorcha Cusack.

[LISTEN NOW]

Action

20200219

20241204 (BBC7)
20241205 (BBC7)

Suspecting that the girls' true identities have been discovered, Strafford and Celia take action.

However Clonmillis Hall may prove to be even more dangerous than wartime London...

But is the real threat from outside, or from within Clonmillis Hall itself?

An imagined historical adventure and enthralling mystery.

Abridged by Neville Teller

Read by Sorcha Cusack

Produced by Michael Shannon

Strafford and Celia investigate Billy Denton.

As bombs fall on London, plans are made for the safety of the two young princesses.

Suspecting that the girls' true identities have been discovered, action is taken. An imagined adventure read by Sorcha Cusack.

[LISTEN NOW]

Enemies

20200220

20241205 (BBC7)
20241206 (BBC7)

As enemies surround the princesses, Mary uncovers a shocking secret.

However Clonmillis Hall may prove to be even more dangerous than wartime London...

But is the real threat from outside, or from within Clonmillis Hall itself?

An imagined historical adventure and enthralling mystery.

Abridged by Neville Teller

Read by Sorcha Cusack

Produced by Michael Shannon

Clancy's dangerous guests decide to visit Clonmillis Hall.

As bombs fall on London, plans are made for the safety of the two young princesses.

As enemies surround the princesses, Mary uncovers a shocking secret. An imagined historical adventure read by Sorcha Cusack.

[LISTEN NOW]

Under Attack

20200221

20241206 (BBC7)
20241207 (BBC7)

Strafford decides to take the girls and flee.

However Clonmillis Hall may prove to be even more dangerous than wartime London...

But is the real threat from outside, or from within Clonmillis Hall itself?

An imagined historical adventure and enthralling mystery.

Abridged by Neville Teller

Read by Sorcha Cusack

Produced by Michael Shannon

Clonmillis Hall is under attack.

As bombs fall on London, plans are made for the safety of the two young princesses.

Clonmillis Hall is under attack - Strafford decides to take the girls and flee. An imagined adventure read by Sorcha Cusack.

[LISTEN NOW]

OMNI-01

20200216

20241201 (BBC7)
20241202 (BBC7)

However Clonmillis Hall may prove to be even more dangerous than wartime London...

However, with a contingent of soldiers patrolling the woods and rumours of IRA terrorists in the vicinity, they soon find their task even more treacherous than expected.

But is the real threat from outside, or from within Clonmillis Hall itself?

BW Black's imagined historical adventure and enthralling mystery.

Omnibus of the first five of ten episodes abridged by Neville Teller.

Read by Sorcha Cusack.

Producer: Michael Shannon

*** BW Black is the pen name of acclaimed Irish author John Banville. He is the author of several novels, including The Sea, which won the 2005 Man Booker Prize. In 2013 he was awarded the Irish PEN Award for Outstanding Achievement in Irish Literature.

He's published a number of crime novels, most featuring Quirke (an Irish pathologist based in Dublin) which were adapted into a TV series starring Gabriel Byrne.

As bombs fall on London, plans are made for the safety of the two young princesses.

At the height of the Blitz, plans are made for the safety of princesses Elizabeth and Margaret. Read by Sorcha Cusack.

[LISTEN NOW]

OMNI-02

20200223

20241208 (BBC7)
20241209 (BBC7)

As the IRA close in on the true identities of the young guests, an accident befalls one of the princesses.

BW Black's imagined historical adventure and enthralling mystery concluded by Sorcha Cusack.

Omnibus of the last five of ten episodes.

BW Black is the pen name of acclaimed Irish author John Banville. He is the author of several novels, including The Sea, which won the 2005 Man Booker Prize. In 2013 he was awarded the Irish PEN Award for Outstanding Achievement in Irish Literature. He has published a number of crime novels, most featuring Quirke (an Irish pathologist based in Dublin) which were adapted into a TV series starring Gabriel Byrne.

Abridged by Neville Teller.

Producer: Michael Shannon

The IRA close in on the true identities of the young guests, the two princesses.

As bombs fall on London, plans are made for the safety of the two young princesses.

As the IRA close in on the true identities of the guests, an accident befalls one of the princesses. Read by Sorcha Cusack.

BW Black's imagined historical adventure and enthralling mystery.

Omnibus of the last five of ten episodes abridged by Neville Teller.

The IRA close in on the true identities of the young guests.

As the IRA close in on the true identities of the guests, an accident befalls one of the princesses. Concluded by Sorcha Cusack.

[LISTEN NOW]

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	The Blitz	20200210	20241125 (BBC7) 20241126 (BBC7)	In 1940, at the height of Blitz, the two young princesses Elizabeth and Margaret are secretly evacuated for their own safety. They're sent from Buckingham Palace to an isolated rural estate in neutral Ireland. However Clonmillis Hall may prove to be even more dangerous than wartime London - Irish police detective Strafford has been assigned to watch over the girls during their stay and so must form an uneasy alliance with their governess Miss Celia Nashe, an undercover MI5 officer charged with the princesses' safety. However, with a contingent of soldiers patrolling the woods and rumours of IRA terrorists in the vicinity, they soon find their task even more treacherous than expected. But is the real threat from outside, or from within Clonmillis Hall itself? BW Black's imagined historical adventure is an enthralling mystery. Abridged in ten parts by Neville Teller. Read by Sorcha Cusack. Producer: Michael Shannon **** BW Black is the pen name of acclaimed Irish author John Banville. He is the author of several novels, including The Sea, which won the 2005 Man Booker Prize. In 2013 he was awarded the Irish PEN Award for Outstanding Achievement in Irish Literature. He has published a number of crime novels, most featuring Quirke (an Irish pathologist based in Dublin) which were adapted into a TV series starring Gabriel Byrne. As bombs fall on London, plans are made for the safety of two young princesses. As bombs fall on London, plans are made for the safety of the two young princesses. Wartime Buckingham Palace is deemed too dangerous for a young Elizabeth and Margaret. Imagined adventure read by Sorcha Cusack. [LISTEN NOW]
02	Escort To Ireland	20200211	20241126 (BBC7) 20241127 (BBC7)	Strafford and Celia arrive at Clonmillis Hall only to discover their charges' new home is nothing like they expected. In 1940, at the height of Blitz, the two young princesses Elizabeth and Margaret are secretly evacuated from Buckingham Palace for their own safety and sent to an isolated rural estate in neutral Ireland. However Clonmillis Hall may prove to be even more dangerous than wartime London... Irish police detective Strafford has been assigned to watch over the girls during their stay and so must form an uneasy alliance with their governess Miss Celia Nashe, an undercover MI5 officer charged with the princesses' safety. However, with a contingent of soldiers patrolling the woods and rumours of IRA terrorists in the vicinity, they soon find their task even more treacherous than expected. But is the real threat from outside, or from within Clonmillis Hall itself? BW Black's imagined historical adventure is an enthralling mystery. Abridged by Neville Teller. Read by Sorcha Cusack. Producer: Michael Shannon MI5 agent Miss Celia Nashe escorts Ellen and Mary to Ireland. As bombs fall on London, plans are made for the safety of the two young princesses. Strafford and Celia arrive to discover their charges' new home is not as expected. Imagined adventure read by Sorcha Cusack. [LISTEN NOW]
03	Settling In	20200212	20241127 (BBC7) 20241128 (BBC7)	As the girls settle into Clonmillis Hall, Mary's attention turns to the handsome young groundskeeper Billy Denton. In 1940, at the height of Blitz, the two young princesses Elizabeth and Margaret are secretly evacuated from Buckingham Palace for their own safety and sent to an isolated rural estate in neutral Ireland. However Clonmillis Hall may prove to be even more dangerous than wartime London... Irish police detective Strafford has been assigned to watch over the girls during their stay and so must form an uneasy alliance with their governess Miss Celia Nashe, an undercover MI5 officer charged with the princesses' safety. However, with a contingent of soldiers patrolling the woods and rumours of IRA terrorists in the vicinity, they soon find their task even more treacherous than expected. But is the real threat from outside, or from within Clonmillis Hall itself? BW Black's imagined historical adventure is an enthralling mystery. Abridged by Neville Teller. Read by Sorcha Cusack. Producer: Michael Shannon Strafford and Celia explore the Duke of Edenmore's estate. As bombs fall on London, plans are made for the safety of the two young princesses. As the girls settle in, Mary's attention turns to the handsome young groundskeeper. Imagined adventure read by Sorcha Cusack. [LISTEN NOW]
04	Alliance	20200213	20241128 (BBC7) 20241129 (BBC7)	A mysterious scream in the middle of the night leads to Celia and Strafford forming an alliance. In 1940, at the height of Blitz, the two young princesses Elizabeth and Margaret are secretly evacuated from Buckingham Palace for their own safety and sent to an isolated rural estate in neutral Ireland. However Clonmillis Hall may prove to be even more dangerous than wartime London... Irish police detective Strafford has been assigned to watch over the girls during their stay and so must form an uneasy alliance with their governess Miss Celia Nashe, an undercover MI5 officer charged with the princesses' safety. However, with a contingent of soldiers patrolling the woods and rumours of IRA terrorists in the vicinity, they soon find their task even more treacherous than expected. But is the real threat from outside, or from within Clonmillis Hall itself? BW Black's imagined historical adventure is an enthralling mystery. Abridged by Neville Teller. Read by Sorcha Cusack. Producer: Michael Shannon Celia and Strafford reach an understanding. As bombs fall on London, plans are made for the safety of the two young princesses. A mysterious scream in the night leads Celia and Strafford to form an alliance. Imagined adventure read by Sorcha Cusack. [LISTEN NOW]
05	Intruder	20200214	20241129 (BBC7) 20241130 (BBC7)	A local member of the IRA learns more about the mysterious guests at Clonmillis Hall. In 1940, at the height of Blitz, the two young princesses Elizabeth and Margaret are secretly evacuated from Buckingham Palace for their own safety and sent to an isolated rural estate in neutral Ireland. However Clonmillis Hall may prove to be even more dangerous than wartime London... Irish police detective Strafford has been assigned to watch over the girls during their stay and so must form an uneasy alliance with their governess Miss Celia Nashe, an undercover MI5 officer charged with the princesses' safety. However, with a contingent of soldiers patrolling the woods and rumours of IRA terrorists in the vicinity, they soon find their task even more treacherous than expected. But is the real threat from outside, or from within Clonmillis Hall itself? BW Black's imagined historical adventure is an enthralling mystery. Abridged by Neville Teller. Read by Sorcha Cusack. Producer: Michael Shannon An intruder is apprehended at Clonmillis Hall. As bombs fall on London, plans are made for the safety of the two young princesses. A local member of the IRA learns more about the mysterious guests at Clonmillis Hall. Imagined adventure read by Sorcha Cusack. [LISTEN NOW]
06	Threat	20200217	20241202 (BBC7) 20241203 (BBC7)	As the IRA close in on the true identities of the young guests, an accident befalls one of the princesses. In 1940, at the height of Blitz, the two young princesses Elizabeth and Margaret are secretly evacuated from Buckingham Palace for their own safety and sent to an isolated rural estate in neutral Ireland. However Clonmillis Hall may prove to be even more dangerous than wartime London... Irish police detective Strafford has been assigned to watch over the girls during their stay and so must form an uneasy alliance with their governess Miss Celia Nashe, an undercover MI5 officer charged with the princesses' safety. However, with a contingent of soldiers patrolling the woods and rumours of IRA terrorists in the vicinity, they soon find their task even more treacherous than expected. But is the real threat from outside, or from within Clonmillis Hall itself? An imagined historical adventure and enthralling mystery. B.W. Black is the pen name of acclaimed Irish author John Banville. He is the author of several novels, including The Sea, which won the 2005 Man Booker Prize. In 2013 he was awarded the Irish PEN Award for Outstanding Achievement in Irish Literature. He has published a number of crime novels, most featuring Quirke (an Irish pathologist based in Dublin) which were adapted into a TV series starring Gabriel Byrne. Abridged by Neville Teller Read by Sorcha Cusack Produced by Michael Shannon As the IRA close in on the young guests, an accident befalls one of the princesses. As bombs fall on London, plans are made for the safety of the two young princesses. As the IRA close in on the young guests, an accident befalls one of the princesses. Imagined adventure read by Sorcha Cusack. [LISTEN NOW]
07	Shooting	20200218	20241203 (BBC7) 20241204 (BBC7)	A shooting occurs on the estate, with deadly consequences In 1940, at the height of Blitz, the two young princesses Elizabeth and Margaret are secretly evacuated from Buckingham Palace for their own safety and sent to an isolated rural estate in neutral Ireland. However Clonmillis Hall may prove to be even more dangerous than wartime London... Irish police detective Strafford has been assigned to watch over the girls during their stay and so must form an uneasy alliance with their governess Miss Celia Nashe, an undercover MI5 officer charged with the princesses' safety. However, with a contingent of soldiers patrolling the woods and rumours of IRA terrorists in the vicinity, they soon find their task even more treacherous than expected. But is the real threat from outside, or from within Clonmillis Hall itself? An imagined historical adventure and enthralling mystery. B.W. Black is the pen name of acclaimed Irish author John Banville. He is the author of several novels, including The Sea, which won the 2005 Man Booker Prize. In 2013 he was awarded the Irish PEN Award for Outstanding Achievement in Irish Literature. He has published a number of crime novels, most featuring Quirke (an Irish pathologist based in Dublin) which were adapted into a TV series starring Gabriel Byrne. Abridged by Neville Teller Read by Sorcha Cusack Produced by Michael Shannon Death comes to Clonmillis Hall. As bombs fall on London, plans are made for the safety of the two young princesses. A shooting occurs on the estate, with deadly consequences. An imagined historical adventure read by Sorcha Cusack. [LISTEN NOW]
08	Action	20200219	20241204 (BBC7) 20241205 (BBC7)	Suspecting that the girls' true identities have been discovered, Strafford and Celia take action. In 1940, at the height of Blitz, the two young princesses Elizabeth and Margaret are secretly evacuated from Buckingham Palace for their own safety and sent to an isolated rural estate in neutral Ireland. However Clonmillis Hall may prove to be even more dangerous than wartime London... Irish police detective Strafford has been assigned to watch over the girls during their stay and so must form an uneasy alliance with their governess Miss Celia Nashe, an undercover MI5 officer charged with the princesses' safety. However, with a contingent of soldiers patrolling the woods and rumours of IRA terrorists in the vicinity, they soon find their task even more treacherous than expected. But is the real threat from outside, or from within Clonmillis Hall itself? An imagined historical adventure and enthralling mystery. B.W. Black is the pen name of acclaimed Irish author John Banville. He is the author of several novels, including The Sea, which won the 2005 Man Booker Prize. In 2013 he was awarded the Irish PEN Award for Outstanding Achievement in Irish Literature. He has published a number of crime novels, most featuring Quirke (an Irish pathologist based in Dublin) which were adapted into a TV series starring Gabriel Byrne. Abridged by Neville Teller Read by Sorcha Cusack Produced by Michael Shannon Strafford and Celia investigate Billy Denton. As bombs fall on London, plans are made for the safety of the two young princesses. Suspecting that the girls' true identities have been discovered, action is taken. An imagined adventure read by Sorcha Cusack. [LISTEN NOW]
09	Enemies	20200220	20241205 (BBC7) 20241206 (BBC7)	As enemies surround the princesses, Mary uncovers a shocking secret. In 1940, at the height of Blitz, the two young princesses Elizabeth and Margaret are secretly evacuated from Buckingham Palace for their own safety and sent to an isolated rural estate in neutral Ireland. However Clonmillis Hall may prove to be even more dangerous than wartime London... Irish police detective Strafford has been assigned to watch over the girls during their stay and so must form an uneasy alliance with their governess Miss Celia Nashe, an undercover MI5 officer charged with the princesses' safety. However, with a contingent of soldiers patrolling the woods and rumours of IRA terrorists in the vicinity, they soon find their task even more treacherous than expected. But is the real threat from outside, or from within Clonmillis Hall itself? An imagined historical adventure and enthralling mystery. B.W. Black is the pen name of acclaimed Irish author John Banville. He is the author of several novels, including The Sea, which won the 2005 Man Booker Prize. In 2013 he was awarded the Irish PEN Award for Outstanding Achievement in Irish Literature. He has published a number of crime novels, most featuring Quirke (an Irish pathologist based in Dublin) which were adapted into a TV series starring Gabriel Byrne. Abridged by Neville Teller Read by Sorcha Cusack Produced by Michael Shannon Clancy's dangerous guests decide to visit Clonmillis Hall. As bombs fall on London, plans are made for the safety of the two young princesses. As enemies surround the princesses, Mary uncovers a shocking secret. An imagined historical adventure read by Sorcha Cusack. [LISTEN NOW]
10	Under Attack	20200221	20241206 (BBC7) 20241207 (BBC7)	Strafford decides to take the girls and flee. In 1940, at the height of Blitz, the two young princesses Elizabeth and Margaret are secretly evacuated from Buckingham Palace for their own safety and sent to an isolated rural estate in neutral Ireland. However Clonmillis Hall may prove to be even more dangerous than wartime London... Irish police detective Strafford has been assigned to watch over the girls during their stay and so must form an uneasy alliance with their governess Miss Celia Nashe, an undercover MI5 officer charged with the princesses' safety. However, with a contingent of soldiers patrolling the woods and rumours of IRA terrorists in the vicinity, they soon find their task even more treacherous than expected. But is the real threat from outside, or from within Clonmillis Hall itself? An imagined historical adventure and enthralling mystery. B.W. Black is the pen name of acclaimed Irish author John Banville. He is the author of several novels, including The Sea, which won the 2005 Man Booker Prize. In 2013 he was awarded the Irish PEN Award for Outstanding Achievement in Irish Literature. He has published a number of crime novels, most featuring Quirke (an Irish pathologist based in Dublin) which were adapted into a TV series starring Gabriel Byrne. Abridged by Neville Teller Read by Sorcha Cusack Produced by Michael Shannon Clonmillis Hall is under attack. As bombs fall on London, plans are made for the safety of the two young princesses. Clonmillis Hall is under attack - Strafford decides to take the girls and flee. An imagined adventure read by Sorcha Cusack. [LISTEN NOW]
OMNI-01		20200216	20241201 (BBC7) 20241202 (BBC7)	In 1940, at the height of Blitz, the two young princesses Elizabeth and Margaret are secretly evacuated from Buckingham Palace for their own safety and sent to an isolated rural estate in neutral Ireland. However Clonmillis Hall may prove to be even more dangerous than wartime London... Irish police detective Strafford has been assigned to watch over the girls during their stay and so must form an uneasy alliance with their governess Miss Celia Nashe, an undercover MI5 officer charged with the princesses' safety. However, with a contingent of soldiers patrolling the woods and rumours of IRA terrorists in the vicinity, they soon find their task even more treacherous than expected. But is the real threat from outside, or from within Clonmillis Hall itself? BW Black's imagined historical adventure and enthralling mystery. Omnibus of the first five of ten episodes abridged by Neville Teller. Read by Sorcha Cusack. Producer: Michael Shannon *** BW Black is the pen name of acclaimed Irish author John Banville. He is the author of several novels, including The Sea, which won the 2005 Man Booker Prize. In 2013 he was awarded the Irish PEN Award for Outstanding Achievement in Irish Literature. He's published a number of crime novels, most featuring Quirke (an Irish pathologist based in Dublin) which were adapted into a TV series starring Gabriel Byrne. As bombs fall on London, plans are made for the safety of the two young princesses. At the height of the Blitz, plans are made for the safety of princesses Elizabeth and Margaret. Read by Sorcha Cusack. [LISTEN NOW]
OMNI-02		20200223	20241208 (BBC7) 20241209 (BBC7)	As the IRA close in on the true identities of the young guests, an accident befalls one of the princesses. BW Black's imagined historical adventure and enthralling mystery concluded by Sorcha Cusack. In 1940, at the height of Blitz, the two young princesses Elizabeth and Margaret are secretly evacuated from Buckingham Palace for their own safety and sent to an isolated rural estate in neutral Ireland. However Clonmillis Hall may prove to be even more dangerous than wartime London... Irish police detective Strafford has been assigned to watch over the girls during their stay and so must form an uneasy alliance with their governess Miss Celia Nashe, an undercover MI5 officer charged with the princesses' safety. However, with a contingent of soldiers patrolling the woods and rumours of IRA terrorists in the vicinity, they soon find their task even more treacherous than expected. But is the real threat from outside, or from within Clonmillis Hall itself? Omnibus of the last five of ten episodes. BW Black is the pen name of acclaimed Irish author John Banville. He is the author of several novels, including The Sea, which won the 2005 Man Booker Prize. In 2013 he was awarded the Irish PEN Award for Outstanding Achievement in Irish Literature. He has published a number of crime novels, most featuring Quirke (an Irish pathologist based in Dublin) which were adapted into a TV series starring Gabriel Byrne. Abridged by Neville Teller. Producer: Michael Shannon The IRA close in on the true identities of the young guests, the two princesses. As bombs fall on London, plans are made for the safety of the two young princesses. As the IRA close in on the true identities of the guests, an accident befalls one of the princesses. Read by Sorcha Cusack. BW Black's imagined historical adventure and enthralling mystery. Omnibus of the last five of ten episodes abridged by Neville Teller. The IRA close in on the true identities of the young guests. As the IRA close in on the true identities of the guests, an accident befalls one of the princesses. Concluded by Sorcha Cusack. [LISTEN NOW]