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A Christmas Carol
A BBC Christmas (Related to this series)
- Author
- Charles Dickens
- Narrator
- Tom Baker
- Publisher
- BBC Audio
- Publish Date
- 1 October 2012
- Run Time
- 3 hours
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Classic fiction: literary and general, Crime and / or mystery fiction, Thriller / suspense fiction, Radio plays, scripts and performances
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 review)
What to expect
Tom Baker reads Charles Dickens' timeless seasonal story.
Charles Dickens' story of solitary miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who is taught the true meaning of Christmas by the three ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, has become one of the timeless classics of English literature. First published in 1843, it introduces us not only to Scrooge himself, but also to the memorable characters of underpaid desk clerk Bob Cratchit and his poor family, the poorest amongst whom is the ailing and crippled Tiny Tim.
In this captivating recording, Tom Baker delivers a tour-de-force performance as he narrates the story. The listener joins Scrooge on Christmas Eve, witnesses the visitation of Marley's ghost, and is given a glimpse of the many homes and lives which Scrooge has touched in his wretched life to date.
With atmospheric sound design, this ultimately uplifting tale is a festive delight to be treasured and listened to again and again.
Duration: 3 hours approx
User Reviews
Book 5.0
Narration 5.0
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Spoilt by unnecessary sound effects
Barrie 2024-12-20
Details
- Author
- Charles Dickens
- Narrator
- Tom Baker
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Release Date
- 1 October 2012
- ISBN
- 9781471310379
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- BBC Audio
- Genre
- Classic fiction: literary and general, Crime and / or mystery fiction, Thriller / suspense fiction, Radio plays, scripts and performances
- Rating
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
Tom Baker reads Charles Dickens' timeless seasonal story. Charles Dickens' story of solitary miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who is taught the true meaning of Christmas by the three ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, has become one of the timeless classics of English literature. First published in 1843, it introduces us not only to Scrooge himself, but also to the memorable characters of underpaid desk clerk Bob Cratchit and his poor family, the poorest amongst whom is the ailing and crippled Tiny Tim. In this captivating recording, Tom Baker delivers a tour-de-force performance as he narrates the story. The listener joins Scrooge on Christmas Eve, witnesses the visitation of Marley's ghost, and is given a glimpse of the many homes and lives which Scrooge has touched in his wretched life to date. With atmospheric sound design, this ultimately uplifting tale is a festive delight to be treasured and listened to again and again. Duration: 3 hours approx
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