Listen free for 30 days
-
Oliver Twist
- Narrated by: Brian Cox, Daniel Kaluuya, Nicola Coughlan, Adeel Akhtar, Lucian Msamati, Paapa Essiedu, Kit Connor, Diane Morgan, Julia Davis, Nick Mohammed, Patricia Allison, Emilio Villa Muhammad, Elijah Wolf
- Length: 3 hrs and 38 mins
Add to basket failed.
Add to wishlist failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
Buy Now for £15.99
No valid payment method on file.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
Enter Oliver's world
Oliver Twist
Fagin
Bill Sikes
Nancy
Jack Hawkins
Rose Maylie
Mr Bumble
Mrs Mann
Mr Brownlow
Mr & Mrs Sowerberry
Noah Claypole
Toby Crackit
Summary
The classic tale in 3D, like you’ve never heard it before.
An Audible Original adaptation of Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist, executive produced by Academy-Award winning director Sam Mendes, with an original score by The Feeling’s Dan Gillespie Sells (Everyone’s Taking About Jamie), and with an all-star cast including Brian Cox (Succession) as Fagin, Daniel Kaluuya (Judas and the Black Messiah) as Bill Sikes, Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) as Nancy, Adeel Akhtar (Four Lions) as Mr Bumble, Lucian Msamati (Gangs of London) as Mr Brownlow, Paapa Essiedu (The Lazarus Project) as Toby Crackit, Kit Connor (Heartstopper) as Noah Claypole, Diane Morgan (Philomena Cunk) as Mrs Mann, Julia Davis (Nighty Night) as Mrs Sowerberry, Nick Mohammed (Ted Lasso) as Mr Sowerberry and Patricia Allison (Sex Education) as Rose Maylie. And introducing Emilio Villa Muhammad as Oliver Twist and Elijah Wolf as the Artful Dodger.
Orphaned at birth, Oliver Twist is born into the grimmest of 19th century English workhouses with a life of grinding poverty ahead of him. But the boy is a fighter and after being evicted from the workhouse for asking for 'more' and surviving a stint as an undertaker’s assistant, he walks many miles to London and finds a whole new life with a gang of young pickpockets led by the Artful Dodger and their guardian Fagin.
Oliver’s adventures are only beginning as he finds his way into the home of wealthy Mr. Brownlow. Even there he is not safe, for Fagin and his even more dangerous colleague, the thief Bill Sikes, seek to snatch him back and lead him deeper into a life of crime. Only Nancy, Bill Sikes’ girlfriend, can ensure Oliver’s future safety, even if that puts her own life at risk. Full of twists and turns, the story moves towards a dramatic climax when murder prompts a manhunt and a final confrontation with the forces threatening Oliver’s future.
Sit back and listen as this 19th century classic is brought to the most vivid, cinematic life in an epic, immersive audio drama.
Also starring: Josephine Arden, Rachel Atkins, Annette Badland, Saffron Coomber, Jason Forbes, Pete Gold, Gerard McDermott, Lizzie Waterworth, David Holt, Harry Myers, Alistair Nwachukwu, Amaka Okafor, Stellan Powell, Richard Reed, Garry Robson, Lizzie Stables, Sam Stafford, Mark Straker, Harry Tuffin, Ben Whitehead, Elijah Wolf, Sarah Whitehouse.
Parental guidance is advised for younger listeners.
Now available in Dolby Atmos on Audible.
Get to know the cast of Oliver Twist
More from the same
What listeners say about Oliver Twist
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Alan. Hardman
- 30-11-22
Now its 78 times
I haven't broken a single rule throughout this whole year, all i've done is warn people off from this horrendously bad original.
Don't listen to it, this is a HORRIBLE piece of work with bad acting, directing and editing on all fronts. I'm going to hit 100 reposts for this review before 1 year is up.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
76 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Anonymous User
- 01-12-22
No, absolutely not cool
This book has a lot of soul, character and history, to be stepped off like that to its bare dialog (the actors have done a wonderful job of it, but still) .. It's like reading movie subtitles without watching the movie itself. This is just wrong. Anyone who haven't read the actual book, you can find an excellent audio edition here on Audible, don't waist your time with this.. "theater".
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
29 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- S. T
- 30-11-22
Incredible
This is the most immersive and engaging version ever crafted. It is superbly acted throughout and with its 3D audio production brings Victorian England stunningly to life, an astounding audio feast for the ears, especially when listened to on headphones.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
19 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- The Collector
- 01-12-22
Gripping! Brilliant!
Brilliant casting has resulted in characterisations that are wonderful and contribute to the creation of a plausible story.
The background sounds and music are entirely appropriate to the story.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
14 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- John Gibson
- 09-12-22
Some recording issues
The actor playing Oliver sounds as though he is auditioning. His reactions are awful and indicate that he has not been recorded in the same place as the other actors. Lockdown remote voice work ?
In the endless pursuit of inclusion and diversity Mendes has weakened the most crucial aspect of the story.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
12 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- EJ James
- 05-12-22
Fantastic
Really enjoyed this adaptation, keeping my fingers crossed I can find more like this on Audible
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
11 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- J. Hamer
- 04-12-22
Brilliant listen!
So glad I saw this, enjoyed every minute of it, thank you so much.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
11 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- liken
- 04-12-22
Loved it!
Thank you for such a superb production of this well loved story ❤️ well done everyone
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
11 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- shirley pickin
- 04-12-22
Enjoyable
Very good made a difference having several characters talking and background noises as well it was so realistic.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
11 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Jean McEwan
- 04-12-22
Excellent production
An excellent production of this timeless classic. Brilliant performance from the whole cast. Well worth spending a few hours in great company
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
11 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- RL
- 17-12-22
Liked it, didn't love it
It's sort of a jazzed up radio play of Oliver Twist. I like multiple voice audiobooks, but this was a bit over-produced. The music featured a strange bass line. There were some interesting audio separation effects, but they didn't contribute much. If you want some good Dickens, I much preferred Richard Armitage's reading of David Copperfield, also on Audible.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
8 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Bill M.
- 16-07-23
Difficult listening
This was a very difficult book to listen to. I believe the reader is required to know the story before listening to this performance. There was not enough continuity between scenes. The players in many instances where very difficult to understand I can’t recommend this book.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
7 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Glenn Archer
- 01-02-23
Not what I was looking for
I guess I just wasn't prepared for the "3D" but I finally gave up after half way through. It's been a while since this production was released, I'm hoping they tone it down a little... I wasn't looking for a movie.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
7 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Clint Miller
- 12-12-22
Fantastic
Never read Oliver Twist before and this was a fantastic rendition. I hope Audible keeps making these full cast productions.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
5 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Cyndi Brito
- 04-01-23
5 star reading
Very good reading and writing, great story line, captivating, all in all 5 stars. Worth the read.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
4 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Amazon Customer
- 05-01-23
AWESOME
Engaging and well performed. Wonderful story, looking forward to hearing more narrations like Oliver Twist
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
3 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Willis Burns
- 19-10-23
Lots of overacting
Huge fan of Oliver Twist, but this whole production felt like a high school drama.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Daisy Hitchcox
- 31-12-22
great book
loved it!! sounds like you're right there in the moment very very realistic. can't wait to start another
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Denise
- 30-12-22
excellent
excellent entertainment! I really enjoyed the story, the voices and sound quality. would love more of these audible stories!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- RBB
- 28-12-22
Wonderful cast, 3 D sound and story!!
I enjoyed all aspects. Really enjoyed the 3D sound quality. Oliver Twist the story is great!!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
2 people found this helpful