The adventures of that irrepressible and ageless schoolboy William Brown have been delighting both young and old for decades. In this welcome new collection, performed by 'the wizard of the talking book' Martin Jarvis, the heroically optimistic William and his faithful Outlaws embark on more intrepid adventures, and once again find themselves pitted against the fearsome wiles of their lisping nemesis, Violet Elizabeth Bott. The stories include: 'William and the Chinese God'; 'William and the League of Perfect Love'; 'Fireworks Strictly Prohibited'; 'William the Psychiatrist'; 'William Joins the Waits'; 'Violet Elizabeth Takes Control'; 'William - The Dear Little Boysie'; 'William's Brilliant Plan'; 'The Outlaws and Aunt Jo' and 'Violet Elizabeth's Special Party'. 'There's nothing to touch them' -Independent on Sunday.

2 CDs. 2 hrs 30 mins.

Martin Jarvis reads more of the classic schoolboy tales. 2 CDs, running time: 2 hrs 30 mins.