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Written by Bernard Shaw - Audio book performed by Anton Lesser, Lucy Whybrow, Geoffrey Palmer and full cast with classical music of the period - Dramatization - Fiction - 3 COMPACT DISCS - 2 hours, 40 minutes

Publisher, Naxos Audiobooks (July 2002)

Pygmalion remains one of the most popular stories - but mainly in the medium of the musical; the evergreen My Fair Lady. But much of the charm and wit comes from the words and timing in Shaw's original play. Here are the characters of Professor Higgins, his friend Colonel Pickering, and their charge, Eliza Doolittle.

Naxos AudioBooks expands its drama section with a new digital recording directed by John Tydeman. This delightful comedy is presented in its original play version, with the extended narrations setting the background and concluding the drama - a device perfectly suited to audiobook.

31st January 2002 - Naxos AudioBooks and Oneword Launch New Audiobook Series

Naxos AudioBooks has signed an exclusive deal with Oneword Radio to co-produce an exciting series of plays and dramas.

The series premieres with the dramatization of one of Bernard Shaw’s most popular plays – Pygmalion. Directed by John Tydeman, Professor Higgins is played by Anton Lesser and Eliza by Lucy Whybrow. The cast also includes Geoffrey Palmer in the role of Pickering, David Burke as Doolittle and Hannah Gordon as Mrs. Higgins.

Over the coming months, Naxos AudioBooks and Oneword will be producing a wide range of plays from traditional classics to modern favourites. Forthcoming productions include Port Authority, Hedda Gabler, and Blithe Spirit.

“We are proud to be associated with Naxos, The Audio Book Publisher of the Year." said Paul Kent, Programme Director. “These co-productions further reinforce our commitment to quality drama, and to innovative partnerships, which make them widely available to the listening public, both on the radio and through retail outlets. We are sure this unique collaboration will be the blueprint for many exciting ventures to come."

Nicolas Soames, MD of Naxos AudioBooks, comments, "I am delighted with this joint venture. Plays are ambitious and expensive productions and difficult to justify commercially for audiobook companies alone. The co-operation with Oneword Radio makes such an exciting programme possible."