Audio
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The Fox – Download Frederick Forsyth’s new hacker novel for free from Amazon’s Audible
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Acclaimed author Frederick Forsyth – creator of The Day of the Jackal – is back with a brand new novel The Fox and the unabridged audiobook version is now available to pre-order from Amazon’s audiobook service, Audible.
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BBC launches new personalised app bringing together live radio, podcasts and music
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BBC has released a new audio app called BBC Sounds which brings together its live and on-demand radio, music and podcasts into a single place. Available to download for free from Apple, Google and Amazon app stores, the app is part of the BBC’s efforts to re-invent itself and provide a more personalised experience.
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Lynda La Plante’s Widows – get the full-length audiobook starring Ann Mitchell for free from Audible
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A full length audiobook of Lynda La Plante’s hit novel Widows is now available to order from Amazon’s audiobook service, Audible. New members can get their copy for free when they sign up to a 30 day trial.
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Terry Pratchett’s Unseen Academicals – pre-order the full-cast audio release for free from Audible
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Football has come to the ancient city of Ankh-Morpork – not the old fashioned, grubby pushing and shoving, but the new, fast football with pointy hats for goalposts and balls that go gloing when you drop them. And now, the wizards of Unseen University must win a football match, without using magic, so they’re in…
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BBC hires new Commissioning Editor for Podcasts
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The BBC has hired its first ever Commissioning Editor for Podcasts with Jason Phipps, currently Head of Audio at The Guardian, taking up the role in May. Phipps, who previously worked as a BBC producer, will oversee the broadcaster’s portfolio of podcasts, as well as commission new titles and entries.
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Sky Q to gain HDR, Spotify and more UHD content
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The broadcaster is also promising a marked increase in the amount of UHD content available, including the entire Spider-Man franchise, greater personalisation and says it will bring a Sky Q app to Smart TVs and other third party devices.