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Charles Dickens Ghost Stories
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Welcome to Charles Dickens Ghost Stories read by Sir David Suchet.We’ll be sharing a selection of the great author’s most chilling short works, brought to life with sound design and original music.We’ll encounter dark premonitions of disaster experienced by a lonely railway signalman… A Victorian murder trial cast into chaos when the dead man’s ghost interrupts proceedings… And a sinister haunted hotel, where twelve identical spirits stalk the corridors…Plus, a very special festive gift: Dickens’s most beloved ghost story of all, A Christmas Carol.Hit follow for new episodes ...
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A Christmas Carol
- A BBC Radio Reading
- By: Charles Dickens
- Narrated by: Miriam Margolyes
- Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Here's Dicken's Christmas classic of Ebenezer Scrooge and his encounter with the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Originally published in 1843,A Christmas Carol has continued to be one of the most popular and enduring Christmas stories of all time. Click here to see all the titles...
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A story for our times
- By S. M. on 17-12-20
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A Christmas Carol
- A BBC Radio Reading
- Narrated by: Miriam Margolyes
- Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins
- Release date: 02-04-09
- Language: English
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Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens (1812 - 1870)
- By: ciesse
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Charles Dickens the author of Dombey and Son, originally wrote the book in installments which were published from October 1846 to April 1848 under the title Dealings with the Firm of Dombey and Son: Wholesale, Retail and for Exportation. The story centers around Paul Dombey, the stern owner of the Firm. He is totally immersed in having his newly born son continue the business, and entirely neglects his daughter Florence. Tragedy occurs, and Florence’s plight worsens. As the years go by, Mr. Dombey sees to it that the man she loves, his employee, is sent far away. Mr Dombey remarries, but his...
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Bleak House (Dramatised)
- By: Charles Dickens
- Narrated by: full cast
- Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Michael Kitchen stars as John Jarndyce in a BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of Dickens' classic tale of London and the law.
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A classic production
- By Amazon Customer on 10-04-11
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Bleak House (Dramatised)
- Narrated by: full cast
- Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins
- Release date: 29-11-06
- Language: English
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Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens (1812 - 1870)
- By: ciesse
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Born in the Marshalsea Prison for Debtors, Amy—Little Dorrit—the daughter of the ruined, but self-respectful William Dorrit, has put her entire heart in caring for her dear father, until one day her humble path is crossed by Arthur Clennam. Their meeting proves providential not only for Amy's life, but for the whole Dorrit family, whose new rise will, in many ways, be also their fall. As in all his novels, in Little Dorrit Dickens ushers us into a fascinating and startlingly rich world of human characters and destinies, where virtue and nobility cross swords with vice and villainy, where ...
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A Christmas Carol
- A BBC Radio Reading
- By: Charles Dickens
- Narrated by: Tom Baker
- Length: 3 hrs
- Unabridged
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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...
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No Jelly Babies - but A book Full of Life
- By pinCUSHION7 on 05-12-12
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A Christmas Carol
- A BBC Radio Reading
- Narrated by: Tom Baker
- Length: 3 hrs
- Release date: 01-10-12
- Language: English
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A Christmas Carol
- A BBC Radio Reading
- By: Charles Dickens
- Narrated by: David Jason
- Length: 1 hr and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Sir David Jason reads Charles Dickens' magical, much-loved Christmas story. Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean, unpleasant man who dislikes people generally and Christmas especially. But one Christmas Eve, he has a terrifying experience: He sees the ghost of his one-time business partner, Jacob Marley...
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Spirit of Christmas brought to life
- By Sandra on 30-12-17
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A Christmas Carol
- A BBC Radio Reading
- Narrated by: David Jason
- Length: 1 hr and 18 mins
- Release date: 01-04-12
- Language: English
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Village Coquettes
- By: Charles Dickens
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Before embarking on his illustrious career as a novelist, Charles Dickens explored the world of theater with The Village Coquettes, a delightful two-act musical. Although the music has been lost to time, this spoken rendition brings the charm of the play to life. Celebrate Dickens 200th birthday by diving into this lesser-known work, completing the collection of his forgotten plays. Join us for a captivating experience narrated by ToddHW and featuring a talented cast. (Summary by ToddHW)
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Pictures from Italy by Charles Dickens (1812 - 1870)
- By: ciesse
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Dickens takes time off his novels to give an account of travels which he and his family undertook in France and Italy. There are vivid descriptions of the places, but also of the people and their lives. (Summary by Anthony Ogus)
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Little Dorrit
- By: Charles Dickens
- Narrated by: Full Cast, Ian McKellen, Kenneth Cranham, and others
- Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins
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The youngest child of debtor William Dorrit, Amy is born in Marshalsea prison. She and her father are befriended by Arthur Clennam, whose mother employs 'little Dorrit' as a seamstress. The fortunes of the Dorrits undergo an extreme change when Williams inherits a fortune, and the family move to...
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Dramatised Masterpiece
- By Angela on 06-03-15
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Little Dorrit
- Narrated by: Full Cast, Ian McKellen, Kenneth Cranham, Margaret Tyzack, Sophie Thompson
- Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins
- Release date: 06-10-08
- Language: English
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Christmas Carol (version 05)
- By: Charles Dickens
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The miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is a cold-hearted man of business and has little time for the good humor and charity of the Christmas season. But that's about to change. A visit from his deceased business partner sets in motion a night in which Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future. Will his listen to their messages? Will he heed their warnings? Ebenezer Scrooge is about to take a Christmas journey that he won't soon forget. (Summary by Kyle Munley)
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Our Mutual Friend (Woman's Hour Drama)
- By: Charles Dickens
- Narrated by: Alex Jennings, Full Cast, Pauline Quirke
- Length: 4 hrs and 32 mins
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Following his father's death, John Harmon returns to London to claim his inheritance. But he finds he is only eligible if he marries Bella Wilfer. To observe her character he assumes another identity and secures work with his father's foreman, Mr Boffin, who is also Bella's guardian. 'Our...
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Great Story
- By Neaveeda on 16-05-15
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Our Mutual Friend (Woman's Hour Drama)
- Narrated by: Alex Jennings, Full Cast, Pauline Quirke
- Length: 4 hrs and 32 mins
- Release date: 06-02-12
- Language: English
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Oliver Twist
- By: Charles Dickens
- Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh, Edward Long, Full Cast, and others
- Length: 2 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Born and brought up in the appalling deprivation of the workhouse, the orphaned Oliver escapes and heads for London, only to fall into the hands of the notorious Fagin and his gang of child thieves. But Oliver is an innocent at heart, and the attempts by Fagin and the impudently witty Artful...
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A dramatisation of Oliver Twist
- By Kate on 06-05-17
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Oliver Twist
- Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh, Edward Long, Full Cast, Pam Ferris, Tim McInnerny
- Length: 2 hrs and 37 mins
- Release date: 24-12-08
- Language: English
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Charles Dickens and the Great Theatre of the World
- By: Simon Callow
- Narrated by: Simon Callow
- Length: 11 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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A short biography of Charles Dickens by acclaimed actor and writer Simon Callow that offers a fresh perspective on one of the greatest novelists in the English language in a lively, highly readable account. "It has all the gusto that a popular biography of Dickens—a man who “could do nothing...
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Charles Dickens and the Great Theatre of the World
- Narrated by: Simon Callow
- Length: 11 hrs and 4 mins
- Release date: 07-08-12
- Language: English
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Old Curiosity Shop (version 3)
- By: Charles Dickens
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Nell and her elderly grandfather find themselves on the run after losing their beloved shop and home to the sinister Mr. Quilp. Desperate and determined, Nell’s irresponsible brother believes their grandfather is hiding a fortune meant for her. Teaming up with Quilp, he plots to track them down, aiming to marry Nell off to his easily manipulated friend Nick in hopes of claiming the treasure for himself. Can Nell outsmart her pursuers and escape this grim destiny? The story begins with the first three chapters narrated by Master Humphrey, a character from Dickens other work, Master Humphreys ...
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Charles Dickens and the Great Theatre of the World
- By: Simon Callow
- Narrated by: Simon Callow
- Length: 11 hrs and 4 mins
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A short life of Dickens which celebrates the impact of the theatre on his life and work. Two hundred years after his death, Dickens’s work is more popular than ever, in a variety of media, most of them undreamed of during his lifetime. Over the last few decades of intensive research, Dickens the man has become much better known to us and the sheer originality of his personality blazes forth as never before.
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Brilliant story and performance
- By A ALLEN on 26-12-22
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Charles Dickens and the Great Theatre of the World
- Narrated by: Simon Callow
- Length: 11 hrs and 4 mins
- Release date: 06-02-12
- Language: English
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Dombey And Son
- By: Charles Dickens
- Narrated by: Alex Jennings, Full Cast, Robert Glenister
- Length: 4 hrs and 36 mins
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Mike Walker's adaptation of Charles Dickens's classic tale of family relationships tells the story of Paul Dombey, head of the House of Dombey, who lacks a son and cannot reconcile himself to his only daughter. First published in monthly parts between October 1846 and April 1848. Narrated by...
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Outstanding adaptation, wonderfully performed!
- By D. J. Thornton on 02-01-26
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Dombey And Son
- Narrated by: Alex Jennings, Full Cast, Robert Glenister
- Length: 4 hrs and 36 mins
- Release date: 01-01-12
- Language: English
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Mystery of Edwin Drood
- By: Charles Dickens
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Dive into Charles Dickens final and unfinished masterpiece, The Mystery of Edwin Drood. A captivating tale entwined with suspense, love, and rivalry, it follows the enigmatic choirmaster John Jasper. Tortured by his illicit love for his student, Rosa Bud, who is engaged to his nephew Edwin Drood, Jasper reveals a sinister side. Adding to the intrigue is the fiery Neville Landless, who hails from Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka) and vies for Rosas affection, causing a rift with Drood. Although Jasper seems the likely culprit behind the mysterious circumstances, Dickens untimely death leaves it ...
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Christmas Books
- By: Charles Dickens
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Join us as we explore the enchanting world of Charles Dickens Christmas novellas, penned between 1843 and 1848. While many are familiar with the beloved classic A Christmas Carol, Dickens also gifted us with four other holiday tales The Chimes, The Cricket on the Hearth, The Battle of Life, and The Haunted Man and the Ghosts Bargain. Each story brings its own unique charm and festive spirit. - Summary by Brad Filippone
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