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A Christmas Carol

By: Charles Dickens, R. D. Carstairs - adaptation
Narrated by: Sir Derek Jacobi, Kenneth Cranham, Miriam Margolyes, Jenna Coleman, Brendan Coyle, Roger Allam
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'If I had my way, every idiot who goes around with Merry Christmas on his lips, would be boiled with his own pudding, and buried with a stake of holly through his heart. Merry Christmas? Bah humbug!'

Charles Dickens' ghostly tale of sour and stingy miser Ebenezer Scrooge has captivated readers, listeners and audiences for over 150 years. This Christmas, Audible Studios brings this story to life in an audio drama featuring an all-star cast.

Starring: Sir Derek Jacobi as Dickens, Kenneth Cranham as Ebenezer Scrooge, Roger Allam as Jacob Marley, Brendan Coyle as The Ghost Of Christmas Past, Miriam Margolyes as The Ghost Of Christmas Present, Tim Mcinnerny as The Ghost Of Christmas Yet To Come, Jamie Glover as Bob Cratchit, Emily Bruni as Mrs. Cratchit, Jenna Coleman as Belle, Joshua James as Young Scrooge And Hugh Skinner as Fred

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It is a good adaptation of a timeless piece of literature. This Dickens story must be up there for one of the most read/heard/watched/adapted.

Not Just a Story for Christmas

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What a wonderful way to listen to a Christmas Carol. I enjoyed it very much, listening to each character in different voices really made the story come alive.

Wonderful

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How wonderful, the performances and theatrical background was perfect for this classic tale. It felt right to be listening to this story Rather than reading it, Like I was transported back to Charles Dickens time. I hope there are more classics done like this, great job 😀❤️

The first time I’ve heard the whole story

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Superb. A joy to listen to. Every character very well spoken. I highly recommend this adaptation of Charles Dickens classic story.

Do not miss this one!!

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excellent performance, It is a wonderful story for all ages. this performance is excellent. thank you

I love this story

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i loved this version. Kenneth Cranham add Ebenzer was just right. I really enjoyed all the voices. definitely worth listening to.

Wonderful rendition of a classic

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Such a great cast, and so well done, AND thank you for making it free!

Fantastic!

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I always love dramatised versions of books and this was brilliantly done all the way down to the music, singing right through to the credits at the end. Love the cast! Brilliant!

Amazing!

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loved this book and the narration. a tradition to read or listen to this at Christmas

wonderful

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I love this story and this is a great radio production of it. Brilliant!

The ultimate Christmas story

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