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10 Fantastic Audiobooks, Narrated By Juliet Stevenson.

Juliet Stevenson is an English actress who’s starred in films such as Truly, Madly Deeply, Emma and Bend It Like Beckham. She’s also done a lot of television work for the BBC and others. Juliet has also narrated lots of audiobooks, including classics by Jane Austin and Virginia Woolf. She’s also narrated a handful of more modern audiobooks.

1

Middlemarch.

Published in 1871 and written by George Eliot (aka: Mary Ann Evans), Middlemarch is a fictitious town in England. The plot centres around four main characters. The audiobook is narrated by Juliet Stevenson.

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2

Sense and Sensibility.

This one goes way back. First published in 1811, it was Jane Austin’s first novel. It’s the story of two sisters and their family. The audiobook is narrated by Juliet Stevenson.

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3

Emma.

Published in 1815, this is Jane Austin’s fourth novel. It’s a complicated tale of matchmaking and relationships, mostly Emma’s (main character) own family. The audiobook is narrated by Juliet Stevenson.

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4

Persuasion.

Published in 1818, this is Jane Austin’s last novel. It’s widely acclaimed to be her most mature work. About an English woman who’s family downsizes to reduce costs. The audiobook is narrated by Juliet Stevenson.

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5

North and South.

Published in 1894 and written by Elizabeth Gaskell. The novel is a fictional study of the differences between the North and the South of England. The audiobook is narrated by Juliet Stevenson.

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6

Mansfield Park.

First published in 1814, this is the third novel written by Jane Austin. About a poor girl from Portsmouth, who moves in with her wealthy family in Northamtonshire. She is mistreated by most of the family. The audiobook is narrated by Juliet Stevenson.

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7

To the Lighthouse.

Published in 1927 and written by Virginia Woolf. Set on the Isle of Skye, the novel is based around a family visit to a lighthouse. One of the female members of the family, tries to complete a painting at the lighthouse. The audiobook is narrated by Juliet Stevenson.

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8

The Paying Guests .

Published in 2014 and written by Sarah Waters. About a spinster who lives with her mother. They are both mourning the death of her brothers in the great war. They take in two lodgers who bring colour and joy to their lives. The audiobook is narrated by Juliet Stevenson.

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9

The Road Home .

Published in 2007 and written bt Rose Tremain. About a middle-aged immigrant man. The book follows his life, as he stuggles to make money to send home to his wife and daughter. The audiobook is narrated by Juliet Stevenson.

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10

Lady Susan.

Published in 1871, but probabley written 80 years earlier by Jane Austin. About a lady who has recently been widowed and her relationship with her brother-in-law and his wife. This is a bbc dramatisation, which includes Juliet Stevenson.

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Discover Stephen Fry Books. 10 Audiobooks Narrated and Brought to Life by Him.

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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Top 10 Famous AudioBook Narrators in the UK. For Your Listening Pleasure.

Remember when you were a kid? I bet you used to love having your parents or another member of the family read to you. You’d be snuggled up in bed, while your mum’s dulcet tones soothed you to sleep. Well you can recapture some of that. If you listen to an audiobook read by one of your favourite celebrities – It can have a similar effect. So here are the top 10 famous UK narrators.

Stephen Fry – Famous for narrating the “Harry Potter” series and works on Greek mythology. Below are two audiobooks by Stephen Fry/

David Tennant – Known for his engaging narration style in various works, including those by Ian Fleming and Cressida Cowell​.Julia Whelan – An award-winning narrator renowned for her work in the romance genre and other popular audiobooks​.

Ray Porter – Recognized for his narration of “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir and other bestsellers​.

Maxine Peake – Acclaimed for her emotional depth and clarity in narrating various fiction and non-fiction works​.

Sally Phillips – Known for her comedic roles and humor in narrations, making her a popular choice​.

Olivia Colman – Award-winning actress with well-received narrations like “The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole.”

Richard Armitage – With his rich voice, Armitage is a favorite for narrating a variety of audiobooks, including “The Hobbit” series​.

Juliet Stevenson – Celebrated for her performances in classics and contemporary bestsellers, Stevenson is a versatile and highly sought-after narrator​.

Robin Miles – Known for her emotive storytelling across various genres, Miles has a strong following for her powerful narrations​.

These narrators have gained popularity due to their ability to bring stories to life, enhancing the listening experience for a wide range of audiobooks.