Agatha Raisin: The Complete BBC Radio Drama Collection

I am a fan of Agatha Raisin books and radio serials/plays and will be reading and listening for many years to come. I think that the casting of Penelope Keith as Agatha Raisin was perfect and I think M C Beaton's stories are very well written and amusing and often the mysteries as good as any writers. The radio dramatisations do change the stories and characters but they are just a variation on Agatha and I still enjoy them as much as the books. When I read the books I can see Penelope Keith playing Agatha and Malcolm Sinclair as James Lacey as well. The chance to buy the 10 CD box was not something to turn down as if you do shop around you will find it available for a good price likewise the individual CD sets. I am hoping that there will be more from Agatha but the most recent radio serial dates from 2006 so here's hoping...

These are really good. I love the Agatha Raisin books and Penelope Keith is just perfect for the part. They're easy to listen to as the stories aren't too complicated, and they're not too long either. I often struggle to follow stories drawn out on multiple discs. I would recommend these, not just for the stories but also Penelope Keith's wonderful voice!

penelope keith plays the character of agatha raisin perfectly, just like in the books but does not use her phrase of " snakes and bastards"

Loved listening to this. The humour and banter between the characters is fabulous and made me chuckle on many occasions will definitely order another by this author

Not sure at the moment. Took some to listen to in the car and thought I must have left the second part of three of them at home. They seem so very summarized they are cut so short they don't make sense. I will give them another listen but remain unsure. If I'm right, then I'm really disappointed as they books are great.Second review - listened again - they've split them up slightly differently and given some different titles within the CDs so all ok. Yes, recommended!

These make really good books at bedtime as they are not too exciting, but have a lovely gentle humour throughout.

Great value for money arrived on time very pleased

Not the full books but abridged version and loses the entire joy of the books.