Watch & Listen: Classics on Audio, Now Airing on PBS

January 10-17, 2010, 9pm      
Return to Cranford 
(Two 90-minute episodes)
The construction of a new railroad line is at once thrilling and threatening to the residents of Cranford. This sequel stars Judi Dench, Imelda Staunton and Julia McKenzie. New faces include Jonathan Pryce and Tim Curry.
Listen to the prequel on audio: Cranford

January 24-February 7, 2010, 9pm
Emma 
Three episodes (Episode one 120 minutes; episodes two and three 60 minutes)
A new adaptation of Jane Austen's comic tale of a headstrong young woman's failed matchmaking schemes. Starring Romola Garai, Michael Gambon and Jonny Lee Miller.
Listen to the audiobook: Emma

February 14, 2010, 9pm
Northanger Abbey 
(Encore Presentation; 90 minutes)
In a medieval house that appeals to her most lurid fantasies, romance addict Catherine Moreland (Felicity Jones) begins a relationship with the younger son of the estate in this adaptation of the Jane Austen novel.
Listen to the audiobook: Northanger Abbey

February 21, 2010, 9pm
Persuasion 
(Encore Presentation; 90 minutes)
Sally Hawkins plays Jane Austen's Anne Elliot, a woman destined for spinsterhood after refusing a proposal eight years earlier. Then her spurned suitor reappears.
Listen to the audiobook: Persuasion

February 28, 2010, 9pm
The 39 Steps 
(One 90-minute episode)
Secret agent Richard Hannay battles German spies on the eve of World War I in a riveting and romantic new version of the thriller by John Buchan. Rupert-Penry Jones (Persuasion) 
stars as Hannay.
Listen to the audiobook: The 39 Steps