The wind in the willows bbc audiobook extract bbc radio. The wind in the willows audiobook kenneth grahame audible. Time moved on, as is its wont, and we went our separate ways. Rambling busily along the hedgerows he comes all at once to the edge of a river.
The story of mole, ratty, badger and toad and their escapades never fails to enchant. The wind in the willows audiobook kenneth grahame, alan. Kenneth grahame, alan bennett adaptation, alan bennett, richard briers, adrian scarborough, terence rigby, blackstone audio. Buy wind in the willows reading bbc radio collection unabridged by grahame, kenneth, bennett, alan isbn. The wind in the willows by kenneth grahame author alan bennett adapter. Although classed as childrens literature, the wind in the willows holds a gentle fascination for adults too. The wind in the willows written by kenneth grahame.
A pleasure with this reading is the occasional musical. Toad david jason, rat ian carmichael, mole richard pearson, and badger sir michael hordern follow animal. Mr toad he of toad hall completes a happy foursome, but his tendency to get into ho. We shared adventures, my furry and prickly friends and i. He worked on the staff of the bank of england as a secretary. He read history at oxford and collaborated with peter cook, jonathan miller and dudley moore in the revue beyond the fringe in the west end and on broadway. Shy mole is cleaning his underground house until the spring weather lures him. Mar 02, 2017 alan bennett reads five muchloved stories by kenneth grahame, lewis carroll and aa milne. The wind in the willows was in its thirtyfirst printing when thenfamous playwright, a.
Many of the original cast from alan bennetts acclaimed national theatre production appear in this dramatization for bbc radio 4, including richard briers as rat, adrian scarborough as mole, and. Due to publisher restrictions we are unable to offer this audiobook via membership credits. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The wind in the willows is a childrens novel by scottish novelist kenneth grahame, first published in 1908. Notice to our customers about the wind in the willows.
Toad david jason, rat ian carmichael, mole richard pearson, and badger sir michael hordern follow animal etiquette in this version of kenneth grahame s classic, in stopmotion model animation. Feb 20, 2016 richard briers reads the best ever talkingbook version of kenneth grahames masterpiece. Nov 07, 2017 listen to wind in the willows audiobook by kenneth grahame. The wind in the willows the wind in the willows audiobook, by kenneth grahame. Aug 08, 2018 like all these books, the wind in the willows grew in the writing and ended up as something quite different from, and something much more complex than, a bedtime story. Now alan bennett has written an adaptation for the stage, a version which is both true to the original and yet carries that distinctive bennett hallmark. Publication date 19940728 topics bbc radio drama language english. But whereas alices adventures is a childrens book that can be read by adults, the wind in the willows is an adults book that can be read by children. The wind in the willows by kenneth grahame overdrive.
His collaboration as writer and performer with dudley moore, jonathan miller and peter cook in the. Nov 07, 2017 notice to our customers about the wind in the willows. When three tight friends mole alan bennett, ratty sir michael. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Alan bennett born 9 may 1934 is an english actor, author, playwright, and screenwriter. Bennett s voice is relaxing, there are no sudden changes in volume, and he reads at a good pace. A wonderful, highlyacclaimed dramatic performance of a classic novel. Bbc radio 4 extra kenneth grahame the wind in the willows. The wind in the willows audiobook, by kenneth grahame. The wind in the willows pierce county library system. One spring morning, mole abandons his spring cleaning and surfaces into the sunlight and warm grass of a great meadow. This version used by bench theatre was adapted by alan bennett in 1991. The wind in the willows by alan bennett waterstones. Everything is new for the simple but stalwart mole.
Fans of ingpen know his work on such books as treasure island. Alan bennett introduces this edition, writing about the. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Mole, ratty, toad and badgers famous adventure dramatised and narrated by alan bennett. Alan bennett has been a leading dramatist since beyond the fringe in the 1960s. When the water rat invites the unassuming mole to spend his first day ever in a boat on the river, and wise badger comes al. Listen to the wind in the willows audiobook by kenneth grahame, alan bennett adaptation, narrated by alan bennett, richard briers, adrian scarborough, terence rigby. The wind in the willows audible audiobook unabridged amazon. I am now 33 and so returning to this classic i was a little. He stayed to teach and research medieval history at the university for several years. When the water rat invites the unassuming mole to spend his first day ever in a boat on the river, and wise badger comes along for the ride as well, so begins a marvellous season of adventure for the three friends. Many of the original cast from alan bennetts acclaimed national theatre production appear in this radio 4. Librivox recording of the wind in the willows by kenneth grahame.
Sign in to download and listen to this audiobook today. The ecapades of four animal friends who live along a river in the. Many of the original cast from alan bennett s acclaimed national theatre production appear in this radio 4 dramatisation, including richard briers as rat, adrian scarborough as mole and terence rigby as albert with alan bennett as the narrator. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The wind in the willows by kenneth grahame starring alan. Never before had he seen a river, taken a boat ride, or encountered the woods. The wind in the willows isnt really a childrens book. Alan bennetts distinctive readings of these cherished childrens stories have become classics in their own right. The wind in the willows full audiobook by kenneth grahame greatest audiobooks v2 s p e c i a l o f f e r try audiobooks. Alan bennett reads five muchloved stories by kenneth grahame, lewis carroll and aa milne. Many of the original cast from alan bennetts acclaimed national theatre production appear in this special dramatisation for bbc radio 4 including richard briers as rat, adrian.
Once upon a time, a long time ago, in a mythical land called youth, i shared some time a great deal of time actually, amongst the pages of the wind in the willows. The wind in the willows bbc childrens classics audiobook. Listen to wind in the willows by kenneth grahame at. Richard briers, adrian scarborough and terence rigby star in this fullcast dramatisation, narrated by alan bennett. Bennett is even able to inject the odd sly joke for the adult without. I loved the wind in the willows as a child, and when i experienced sleep problems as an adult and someone suggested an audio book i decided to give this a try along with some more grown up books. Wind in the willows, the bennett by kenneth grahame. Milne, who loved it, adapted a part of it for stage as toad of toad hall in 1929. He was born in leeds and attended oxford university, where he studied history and performed with the oxford revue.
Each one is gloriously beautiful, but i do adore ingpens color and his detail. Many of the original cast from alan bennett s acclaimed national theatre production appear in this special dramatisation for bbc radio 4 including richard briers as rat, adrian scarborough as mole, and terence rigby as albert with alan bennett as the narrator. The wind in the willows is the classic story featuring ratty, mole, badger and toad of toad hall. Users who like the wind in the willows by kenneth grahame starring alan bennett and full cast. Listen to the wind in the willows by kenneth grahame available from rakuten kobo. The wind in the willows kenneth grahame grahame, kenneth 18591932 english essayist and writer of childrens books.
Alan bennett introduces this edition, writing about the history of the project and the staging of the production. Buy the wind in the willows by alan bennett from waterstones today. I t wouldnt be christmas without alan bennetts version of kenneth grahames classic which is strange. Mole was happy with his life until one day, in the middle of spring cleaning, he emerges from his hole at mole end and starts.
Listen to wind in the willows audiobook by kenneth grahame. The chief characters mole, rat, and toad generally lead upbeat and happy lives, but their tales are leavened with moments of terror, homesickness, awe, madcap antics, and derringdo. I am now 33 and so returning to this classic i was a little unsure if it would hold up but i enjoyed it very much. I have read several different editions of wind in the willows to my children. The wind in the willows audiobook on cassette, 1994. With alan bennett, michael palin, michael gambon, rik mayall. Written by kenneth grahame, alan bennett adaptation, audiobook narrated by alan bennett, richard briers, adrian scarborough, terence rigby. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. The wind in the willows audiobook by kenneth grahame.
When the water rat invites the unassuming mole to spend his first day ever in a boat on the river, and wise badger comes along for the ride as well, so begins a marvellous season of adventure for the three. To help combat restrictive licensing for our customers, weve lowered the price of this audiobook as much as we can. The ecapades of four animal friends who live along a river in the english countrysidetoad, mole, rat, and badger. Dec 08, 2010 t wenty years since it was first produced at the national theatre, alan bennett s stage adaptation of the wind in the willows has become a classic in its own right. The charismatic actor brings memories of mexico and a nose for. Mole was happy with his life until one day, in the middle of spring cleaning, he emerges from his hole at mole end and starts meandering the english countryside. The wind in the willows is one of the most famous english childrens books, one of the most famous books about animals, and a classic book about messing about in boats. Many of the original cast from alan bennett s acclaimed national theatre production appear in this dramatization for bbc radio 4, including richard briers as rat, adrian scarborough as mole, and terence rigby as albert, with alan bennett as the narrator. This muchloved story follows a group of animal friends in the english countryside. With robert ingpens illustrated edition, the wind in the willows is now given a beautiful makeover.
His works for stage and screen include talking heads, forty years on, the lady in the van, a question of attribution, the madness of george iii, an adaptation of the wind in the willows, the history boys, the habit of art, people, hymn and cocktail sticks. The wind in the willows is a book for those who keep the spirit of youth alive in them. The wind in the willows audiobook listen instantly. The wind in the willows libe alan bennett, kenneth grahame, richard briers, adrian scarborough on. The wind in the willows is a 1995 british animated television film directed by dave unwin and written by ted walker, and based on the novel of the same name, a classic of childrens literature by kenneth. Alan bennets adaptation of kenneth grahames timeless tale. As a child i used to listen to alan bennett reading an abridged version of the wind in the willows often and the story is one my all time favourites. The story begins with mole doing his spring cleaning. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. The wind in the willows audiobook by kenneth grahame, alan.
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