The rediscovered railway mysteries and other stories by john taylor. Benedict cumberbatch reads five stories featuring the famous vegetarian railway detective, thorpe hazell, as heard on bbc radio 4. Four sherlock holmes stories narrated by benedict cumberbatch. Books by benedict cumberbatch author of the hound of the. Download benedict cumberbatch reads ian kellys casanova.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Casanova written by ian kelly performed by benedict. Browse audiobooks read by benedict cumberbatch sorted by. Aug 06, 2014 benedict cumberbatch records audiobook of william golding novel this article is more than 5 years old sherlock actor to voice the first ever unabridged reading of the spire, the nobel laureates. Dec 25, 2019 the other boleyn girl is a historical drama based on the novel by phillippa gregory depicting the life of mary boleyn sister of anne. Benedict cumberbatch reads ian kellys casanova cover art. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Benedict cumberbatch reads sherlock holmes rediscovered.
Benedict cumberbatch reads ian kellys casanova audiobook ian. Below is a section of the various books benedict has narrated and links to buy them to the extent that theyre available. Adapted for radio by the awardwinning dirk maggs, this captivating dramatisation features a stellar cast including david harewood, sophie okonedo, benedict cumberbatch. Benedict cumberbatch has been cast as doctor stephen strange in the new marvel film based on the hugely influential comic book series which is set to be released in the us on 4 november 2016. Read benedict cumberbatch, in transition an unauthorised performance biography by lynnette porter available from rakuten kobo. In this fascinating biography of the notorious libertine, ian kelly draws on documents by casanova, his friends, and his lovers male. The narration by benedict cumberbatch is fantastic, and perfect for the part. Listen to benedict cumberbatch reads ian kellys casanova. Defending the suspect is deemed hopeless, so the case is handed to a novice. It is the 50s, and two war heroes have been shot dead. From benedict cumberbatch to sherlock holmes 1 from benedict cumberbatch to sherlock holmes. Benedict cumberbatch, in transition ebook by lynnette porter.
Benedict cumberbatch records audiobook of william golding. In this fascinating biography of the notorious libertine, ian kelly draws on documents by casanova and his friends, and his lovers male and female in order to bring fresh insights to the mans life and world. In this fascinating biography of the notorious libertine, ian kelly draws on documents by casanova, his friends, and his lovers male and female in order to bring fresh. Casanova is fascinating to people for stories of his romanticsexual exploits. Intense and scandalous, casanova s extraordinary adventures take the listener on an incredible voyage across 18thcentury europe from france to russia, poland to spain and turkey to germany, with venice at their heart. Benedict cumberbatch reads shakespeares the seven ages of man. Benedict cumberbatch reads franz kafkas surreal novel. This is a kind of long audiobook story, it really is just a reading of casanova s journals, but it is read by benedict cumberbatch. It premiered in june 2014 at bats theatre in new zealand. Oct 20, 2016 the cult of sir benedict cumberbatch, some members of which identify as cumberbitches, is drooling over the sherlock actors very dramatic reading of a letter by artist sol lewitt to.
I was so excited to find that benedict cumberbatch had done the reading for an audiobook version of sherlock holmes. In the affair of the german dispatchbox, hazell hatches a daring plan to retrieve a highly sensitive government document. Benedict cumberbatch sits beneath a pale pink gazebo in a quiet courtyard of the san clemente palace kempinski hotel in venice, finishing his penultimate interview of the day. Jun 01, 2011 benedict cumberbatch read casanova by ian kelly. Benedict cumberbatchs most popular book is the metamorphosis. A businessman, diplomat, spy, and philosopher, he authored more than twenty books, including a translation of the iliad.
Metamorphosis by franz kafka, read by benedict cumberbatch by. Inside the splashy, new marvel movies big hollywood premierewith a star whos about to become a father for the. Within a few years, casanova returns to venice, now a handsome and dashing young man, with a string of potential mistresses and a somewhat unlikely career in the church. Benedict cumberbatch, star of the imitation game the actor gained critical acclaim and a big following for his role in sherlock. Born in 1725 to italian and spanish parentage, giacomo casanova lived a long and exciting life. Benedict cumberbatch reads sherlock holmes an inscrutable. If youre a huge huge fan of benedict coconut and you still havent checked this out yet, you should definitely click that link and listen because his voice is the best and i am sure youll fiddle your. I dont know if have watched his other work or not but you should. In this fascinating biography of the notorious libertine, ian kelly draws on documents by casanova, his friends and his lovers male and female in order to bring fresh insights to the mans life and world. This little audiobook is perfect if you have to do little chores and dont want the. Would you consider the audio edition of casanova to be better than the print version. Listen to benedict cumberbatch reads sherlock holmes. In this fascinating biography of the notorious libertine, ian kelly draws on documents by casanova, his friends, and his lovers male and female in order to bring fresh insights to the mans life and world. He first performed for the new shakespeare company at open air theatre, regents park for two seasons.
My dear bessie starring benedict cumberbatch and louise brealey buy on amazon benedict cumberbatch and louise brealey read a love story in letters, played out against the backdrop of the second world war. Born in 1725 to italian and spanish parentage, giacomo casanova lived. Casanova 2 metamorphosis 20 ode to a nightingale 42 jabberwocky 47 kubla khan 48. Four original short stories audiobook written by john taylor. Casanova 2 metamorphosis 20 ode to a nightingale 42 jabberwocky 47 kubla khan 48 benedict cumberbatch. Benedict cumberbatch music, videos, stats, and photos. The film also starred natalie portman black swan and eric bana as henry viii. He associated with european royalty, popes and cardinals, along with luminaries such as voltaire, goethe and mozart. Benedict cumberbatch reads sherlock holmes rediscovered railway mysteries. Written by ian kelly, narrated by benedict cumberbatch. I went and found a copy of this and started listening. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. In the affair of the german dispatchbox, hazell hatches a daring plan to retrieve a highly sensitive government document before it reaches the german ambassador.
He is a grandson of submarine commander henry carlton cumberbatch, and a greatgrandson of diplomat henry arnold cumberbatch cmg. In casanova, noted author ian kelly traces the life of giacomo casanova, a man whose very name is synonymous with sensuality, seduction and sexual prowess. Benedict cumberbatch passionately reads sol lewitts famous. He first performed for the new shakespeare company at open air theatre.
Benedict timothy carlton cumberbatch cbe born 19 july 1976 is an english actor who has performed in film, television, theatre and radio. Benedict cumberbatch has spoken about when he was playing hamlet in 2015 and made an onstage. This was to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the original publication of the novel by jane austen. Dont pillory benedict cumberbatch at least he cares. This creates a conflict of affection in which fans are both slightly fearful of his mighty wrath youve seen those star trek into. Sep 23, 2017 dont pillory benedict cumberbatch at least he cares. A graduate of the victoria university of manchester, he continued his training at the london academy of music and dramatic art, obtaining a master of arts in classical acting. Into darkness, the hobbit trilogy, twelve years a slave, august. Born in 1725 to italian and spanish parentage, giacomo casanova lived a long and exci. The film, starring heath ledger as casanova with jeremy irons and sienna miller, will be released in uk february 2006.
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. Food is ferried in tumbrels for the coronation ball in the face of a hungry crowd. Stream benedict cumberbatch reads sherlock holmes an inscrutable masquerade part1 3 by stranskakarolina from desktop or your mobile device. His voice has been rather popularly described by caitlin moran, in the times, as being reminiscent of a jaguar hiding in a cello. He reads it with a soft, deep, sensual voice and with such passion.
Benedict cumberbatch reads ian kellys casanova media on. Yes what does benedict cumberbatch bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book. Benedict cumberbatch sherlock holmes audiobook youtube. In this fascinating biography of the notorious libertine, ian kelly draws on documents by casanova, his friends and his lovers male. Nov 23, 2016 a scholar and an adventurer casanova travelled widely through. Why benedict cumberbatch was the only man who could play. Benedict cumberbatch reads ian kellys casanova audiobook. Benedict cumberbatch books, poetry, and theatrical readings. Subtitles the sign of four pre intermediate level duration. The list of radio plays in which benedict has appeared along with any available links to listen online is below. English actor benedict cumberbatch has performed in many films, television series, theatre productions, and recorded lines for various radio programs, narrations and video games.
Born in 1725 to italian and spanish parentage, giacomo casanova. He first performed at the open air theatre, regents park in shakespearean. Benedict cumberbatch plays the young, feisty, devastatingly acute horace rumpole in this collection of cracking cases, also starring timothy west as the older rumpole. A scholar and an adventurer casanova travelled widely throughout europe. What made the experience of listening to benedict cumberbatch reads sherlock holmes rediscovered railway stories the most enjoyable. Editions of the story of my life by giacomo casanova. Browse audiobooks read by benedict cumberbatch sorted by best selling this month page 1 sign up login. Cumberbatch was speaking to tv critics from london about a very different drama he stars in and produced, the child in time.
A scholar and an adventurer casanova travelled widely through. Benedict cumberbatch reads ian kellys biography of one of the most beguiling and controversial individuals of any age. Benedict timothy carlton cumberbatch born 19 july 1976 is an english film, television, and theatre actor. Code breaker alan turing was a puzzle himself cumberbatch stars in the imitation game, as the british mathematician who helped break german codes. There is a my most favorite of all time starred by him the imitation game. Sherlock holmes benedict cumberbatch audiobook full.
Apparently, a fan ran into him in an ice cream shop and he was nice to her. Browse audiobooks read by benedict cumberbatch sorted by best selling this month page 1 audiobooks. Benedict cumberbatch has 42 books on goodreads with 11948 ratings. Written by giacomo casanova, audiobook narrated by benedict cumberbatch. However, i was a little sad to realize that it is not one of sir arthur conan doyles novels, but instead a new author who was attempting to write as the characters.
Benedict cumberbatch has the most wonderful way of moving through each of the characters and placing you, the listener. Listen to benedict cumberbatch reads sherlock holmes rediscovered railway mysteries. Benedict timothy carlton cumberbatch was born and raised in london, england. His parents, wanda ventham and timothy carlton born timothy carlton congdon cumberbatch, are both actors. Starting on monday 12th may 2014 a rare repeat of mansfield park starring david tennant and benedict cumberbatch from 2003 was broadcast on bbc radio 4 extra.
Casanova was so famous as a womanizer that his name remains synonymous with the art of seduction. Casanova by giacomo casanova overdrive rakuten overdrive. Benedict cumberbatch reads ian kellys casanova audio cd. Benedict cumberbatch reads ian kellys casanova by ian. Listen to audiobooks narrated by benedict cumberbatch audible.
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