Hurray - it's Summer! Martin Jarvis reads five more hilarious stories, brand-new to radio, starring the remarkable character of William Brown himself.
In these five classic tales by Richmal Crompton we find our hero masquerading as a female fortune-teller at the village fete. We also encounter him at the cutting edge of world politics. Is that really him on display at the Fair as a Waxwork? Surely he doesn't substitute a ferret for a missing cat - and disguise himself as his own evil twin brother - to escape the wrath of a frowsty new neighbour?
Ken Clarke returns to Radio 4 to indulge himself in his life long passion - jazz. Over the next few weeks you'll hear him exploring the lives and music of four of his favourite artists.
The series kicks off with legendary singer Ella Fitzgerald and then moves on to the monumental trumpeter and band leader, Miles Davis; bassist, band leader and composer, Charles Mingus and rounds off with the pianist and band leader, Count Basie.
Voices brings together the BBC and local communities, sharing previously unheard stories and working to make a difference. Over the past few months, BBC producers have been working across the UK with a view to hearing people's stories. Along the way Voices has helped people work together to make things happen.
This six part series captures the stories of previously unheard voices from across the UK and brings them to a national audience.
