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The M. R. James BBC Radio Collection
- Narrated by: Mark Gatiss, James D'Arcy, Anton Lesser, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Derek Jacobi, Fenella Woolgar, full cast
- Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Classics
Non-member price: $39.50
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Publisher's Summary
Spine-tingling stories by M. R. James, plus a chilling original drama and two bonus programmes about his life and work.
M. R. James was the master of the uncanny. His classic supernatural stories have haunted readers and listeners for over a century and been adapted countless times for radio, TV and film.
This collection features dramatisations of 12 of his most popular stories – The Mezzotint, Casting the Runes, The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral, A Warning to the Curious, Rats, Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come To You, My Lad, The Tractate Middoth, Lost Hearts, The Rose Garden, Number 13, Martin’s Close and Count Magnus. Among the star-studded casts are Mark Gatiss, Derek Jacobi, James D’Arcy, Anton Lesser, Julian Rhind-Tutt and Donald Wolfit.
Also included are a trio of readings by Benjamin Whitrow: Canon Alberic’s Scrapbook, A School Story and The Haunted Dolls’ House.
Neil Brand’s disturbing drama The Haunting of M. R. James, starring Mark Gatiss and Fenella Woolgar, sees horrific events from James’s own stories echoed in reality.
The life of M. R. James is discussed by Muriel Gray and Christopher Frayling in an episode of biography series Great Lives, presented by Humphrey Carpenter. Finally, in a fascinating documentary – The Ghosts of M.R. James – Michell Raper examines the author’s life and work, with readings from several of his stories.
Running Order:
The Mezzotint
Casting the Runes
The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral
A Warning to the Curious
Rats
Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come To You, My Lad
The Tractate Middoth
Lost Hearts
The Rose Garden
Number 13
Canon Alberic's Scrapbook
A School Story
The Haunted Doll's House
Martin's Close
Count Magnus
The Haunting of M. R. James
Great Lives: M. R. James
The Ghosts of M. R. James
What listeners say about The M. R. James BBC Radio Collection
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- Kindle Customer
- 14-03-2020
Disappointing Package, Should’ve Been Longer
I was looking forward to this release. It includes 12 of James’ stories dramatized, 3 read a new original audio drama and two examinations of his work. It turned out to be disappointing. The 12 stories were far too short. Only partially dramatized and heavily narrated, they are too short to make an impact. You are better off finding readings of the stories in their entirety. The 3 readings are better, the original audio drama is excellent. The two explorations are good. For me, the best adaptation is the Conception of Terror which updated his stories for the modern age and were dramatized in their entirety. The cast and production are excellent.
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- Ekaterina
- 19-07-2020
Pleasantly refreshing
The theatrical aspect is fresh and serves to boost imagination, albeit appearing a bit distracting at times. The stories are classic and don't really need introduction. I would still prefer the more traditional approach to this vigorous acting out, though. But this was new and entertaining just the same.
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- Rose
- 14-03-2020
Not one of the BBC’s finest hours
Overall, this was quite disappointing. Some of the adaptations weren’t bad, most were just awful and the readings were abridged. Sure, they do that to fit the time but what’s wrong with making the time fit the performance? What else did they have going on that was so important that they had to abridge a short story? My advice is don’t waste your time. There are better renditions of M.R. James’s work out there.
10 people found this helpful
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- Darren J.
- 21-03-2020
disappointing
very disappointing . completely flat. bring on Micheal horden. a waste of money . dont bother
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- Dinah Stubbs
- 09-03-2020
Wonderful
I am very familiar with all of James’ work and I think this collection is perfect for someone like me, as these are not straight readings of the stories. I would really recommend reading or listening to the full undramatised and unabridged books and only then treating yourself to this. The last recording is a kind of documentary which gives away a few of the plots entirely so please be aware of that!
4 people found this helpful
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- Mr. N. Scott
- 17-05-2020
Superlative
Scholarly, intelligent and gets to the heart of MR James with excellent dramatizations and documentaries.
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- Mrs
- 24-03-2020
Excellent performances but...
The performances are excellent. However, as a fan of MR James, I feel far too much of the original story has been cut out of each one. What’s left is good, but much, much too short.
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- Nonamehere
- 09-03-2020
Excellent dramatisations
Dramatisation were very good, though these are edited versions of the original stories. Martins Close was a particular favourite. The 2 documentaries were also interesting
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- Regent
- 09-03-2020
Brilliant version. Great cast. Masterfully acted.
Definitely one of the best versions of these tales I've heard. A very happy purchase.
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- Kirkamel
- 09-12-2020
Too short stories
These are far too short, I think a lot of the joy in MR James' stories is in the telling and the build up, whereas these just seem to skip straight to the end, Whistle and I'll come to you was essentially "let's play some golf, look a whistle, argh a ghost!" and then it just sort of ended. They're all pretty unsatisfying really
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- Sharon Robinson
- 26-11-2020
A classic collection of ghost stories
A great dramatisation, good narration and the Haunting of MR James by Neil Brand is a great addition.
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- Highlight
- 19-09-2020
FANTASTIC ADAPTATIONS of WONDERFUL MR M.R.JAMES
Yes these are abridged but are still excellent performances and very enjoyable. I have had this collection for years and listen regularly as I Love his work, it is so unique. Just wish there were more as I can not get enough. M.R.James has great unique style. Please Audible.uk , let us have more of Mr James work.
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