Dramas for English language learners from BBC World Service. Improve your English with retellings of stories classic and new. Each episode is between 6 and 10 minutes long.
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Jamaica Inn: Part 6: The horse market
2024/02/23
Following Mary's uncle's shocking confession, she escapes from the Inn.
Jamaica Inn: Part 5: Lost on the moor
2024/02/16
Joss has returned to Jamaica Inn and is very angry about Mr Bassat's visit.
Jamaica Inn: Episode 4: The horse thief
2024/02/09
Mary finds herself attracted to a visitor to Jamaica Inn. But can he be trusted?
Jamaica Inn: Part 3: Strange goings-on
2024/02/02
Mary is at the inn but what's happening - and why are people talking about murder?
Jamaica Inn: Part 2: A cold and lonely place
2024/01/26
Mary arrives at Jamaica Inn and meets her Aunt Patience and Uncle Joss.
Jamaica Inn: Part 1: Meet Mary Yellan
2024/01/19
Mary's mother dies, and goes to live with her aunt and uncle who run the Jamaica Inn.
Frankenstein: Episode 10: Melting the ice
2024/01/12
Hatred and fear melt in the cold Arctic when the Creature finally sees its creator again.
Frankenstein: Episode 9: The wedding night
2024/01/05
Viktor Frankenstein gets married and is happy again, but for how long?
Frankenstein: Episode 8: Jail time
2023/12/29
When will the nightmare end for Viktor Frankenstein?
Frankenstein: Episode 7: A monster bride
2023/12/22
Viktor Frankenstein works alone to build a bride for the Creature
Frankenstein: Episode 7: A monster bride
2023/12/15
Viktor Frankenstein works alone to build a bride for the Creature
Frankenstein: Episode 6: Death comes to you
2023/12/08
The Creature explains the killings, offering to leave everyone in peace on one condition.
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Icon7888
2019/10/21
English at Work
I LOVE these dramas. Just wish they were longer!
New review: now I can tell that Anna’s voice has changed.
Why did you get rid of the original Anna? ...
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sxjxn
2024/02/13
really interesting!
i can’t stop listening thanks❤️
unvuong tran
2023/04/09
I love it
I’m new. I do like to learn English. Can I take some transcripts to learn easier?
Amony101
2021/03/04
Amony
معقوله بعد سنه من استماع البودكسات والتعمق باللغه الانكليزيه احجي انگليزي . يالله إني اسألك التوفيق
مجيب الرحمن
2021/01/29
Nice show
It’s so funny and so exciting
Eng Fatima's
2020/11/16
Wonderful podcasts
Amazing and very clear podcasts !!! Keep going 🤩
former fan 55
2020/03/08
Episodes are messed up
I very much enjoyed listening to Jamaica Inn up to episode 9. Then suddenly there is Frankenstein episode 10, and the week after Alice in Wonderland e...