If you’re a Brit or you’ve been living in the UK for any length of time, you’ve probably heard of Stephen Fry. He’s one of the UK’s most treasured celebrities. He came to prominance as one half of the comedy duo “Fry and Laurie”, with his friend Hugh Laurie. They then created a TV version of Jeeves and Wooster, the comic creation by P.G. Woodhouse. Fry is also famous for hosting the quiz show “QI”, as well as acting in theatre productions. In more recent years Stephen Fry books have proliferated. He’s narrated several audiobooks, his own and by other authors. We take a look at ten of the best.
1
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
This was released in 1997 and was written by J K Rowling. It’s about a young wizard at school with his friends. The audiobook is narrated by Stephen Fry.
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2
The Hitch-Hikers Guide to the Galaxy.
This series was first broadcast on radio in 1978. Written by Douglas Adams, It’s about an Englishman and the destruction of the earth. The audiobook version is narrated by Stephen Fry.
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3
Sherlock Holmes: The Definitive Audio Collection.
The Sherlock Holmes novels should need no introduction. This super sleuth, created by Arthur Conan Doyle first appeared in 1887. The audibooks are narrated by Stephen Fry. Grab your copy HERE
4
Piglet Meets a Heffalump.
One of the series of classic children’s novels, written by A A Milne. Winnie the Pooh first made an appearance in 1924 as Edward Bear. The audiobooks are narrated by Stephen Fry and others.
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5
A Bit of Fry and Laurie.
This is not so much an audiobook, as a soundtrack of the late 20th century comedy duo, who first appeared in 1981. The audiobook features Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie.
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6
The Liar.
This is the first of the Stephen Fry books, written by the man himself and published in 1991. It’s about an Englishman from the upper classes. About his time at public school and university and how he becomes a compulsive liar. The audiobook is narrated by Fry himself. Grab your copy HERE
7
Making History.
Published in 1996, this is an interesting look at how things would have turned out if Hitler had never existed. It focuses on a young history student at Cambridge University. The audibook is narrated by Stephen Fry himself.
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8
Moab Is My Washpot.
This is Stephen’s autobiography, although it only covers the first 20 years of his life. You’ll learn that during this period, he wasn’t a model citizen. He reveals how he lied, cheated and stole. Narrated by Fry himself. Grab your copy HERE
9
Paddington Here and Now.
Published in 2008, “Paddington Here and Now” appeared 50 years after the first paddington book. Written by Michael Bond, It’s about the adventures of a bear from Peru. The audiobook is narrated by Stephen Fry.
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10
Troy. The Siege of Troy Retold.
Involving a beautiful Greek queen, a wooden horse and a Trojan prince. This is Stephen Fry’s reimagined version. The audiobook is narrated by himself. One of the most interesting Stephen Fry books.
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