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A Christmas Carol

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A Christmas Carol

By: Charles Dickens
Narrated by: Tom Baker
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About this listen

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 new 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. This ultimately uplifting tale is a festive delight to be treasured and listened to again and again.

©2012 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2012 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd Classics Fiction Genre Fiction Holidays Winter Christmas Haunted Ghost

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what can I day, listening to Tom Baker (which is a joy whatever he reads) brings A Christmas Carol to life. All I can say is fabulous

A Christmas must listen to

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I have just listened to this on Christmas eve, and it's be so enjoyable! I love Charles Dicken's, love all of the wisdom, the humour and the moral of the story in everything he has written. Tom Baker is excellent at narrating this story, a lovely rich voice to listen to, filled with energy of the story and all of the characters. This will be my little tradition every Christmas eve. Thank you to a wonderful author and a wonderful narrator. Highly recommend this!

This Was Wonderful!

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You really need me to give you a reason to listen to this? It's A Christmas Carol read by Tom "The Fourth Doctor" Baker how can you not love it

Really?

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Loved this. The classic Dickens story narrated by Tom Baker. It does not get any better then this!

Classic

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My favourite story ever, brilliantly read by Tom Baker. This is a must for anyone new or old to the book.

Brilliant

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