Simon Jones

An Audiobook Original There is no dearth of writings about the founding of America, but in this under-reported and under-taught story of the American Revolution, light is shed on the role Benjamin Franklin played in bringing the northern and southern colonies together against corrupt British rule. Along with an "Inner Circle" of British Abolitionists, Franklin worked behind the scenes to secure the freedom of a single American slave, James Somersett,...

After years of psychiatric healthcare, Ray (Daniel Craig) is deemed fit to be released into the care of his brother and help out in his café. But while his refusal to take medication begins to affect his stability, Ray still manages to strike up a relationship with Laura (Kelly Macdonald), who's impressed by his direct approach to life. Slowly and without the drugs, Ray's grasp on reality begins to slip.

On board a giant construction platform deep inside the planet Magrathea, Arthur Dent is astonished to learn that his former planet Earth (recently destroyed by the Vogons) was not what it had seemed.

Accompanied by his girlfriend Trillian and hitchhikers Arthur Dent and Ford Prefect, Zaphod Beeblebrox heads the stolen spaceship Heart of Gold for the legendary planet of Magrathea.

Arthur Dent is furious. His home is about to be demolished to make way for a highway. Staging a sit-down protest in front of the bulldozers, his best friend tells him much worse news - the world will end in 12 minutes.

The Implosion group overcomes another hurdle with help from Charlie's past. An unexpected visitor to The Hill raises suspicions about Frank.