A Christmas Carol | Charles Dickens | A Bitesized Audiobook

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A complete, unabridged performance of the timeless seasonal tale by Charles Dickens, narrated by me, Simon Stanhope, aka Bitesized Audio. If you enjoy this content and would like to help me keep creating, there are a few ways you can support me:
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Stave I: Marley's Ghost 00:01:02
Stave II: The First of the Three Spirits 00:50:43
Stave III: The Second of the Three Spirits 01:33:58
Stave IV: The Last of the Spirits 02:31:53
Stave V: The End of It 03:10:35
Charles John Huffam Dickens (1812-1870), one of the most famous and celebrated novelists of the Victorian era, created some of the most memorable characters in world literature. He completed 15 full-length novels, including 'Oliver Twist', 'Great Expectations', 'Bleak House', 'Little Dorrit' and the semi-autobiographical 'David Copperfield', five novellas (including 'A Christmas Carol') and hundreds of short stories and essays. Much of his work is notable for biting social commentary on the plight of the poor, and sharp satire lampooning the rich and powerful.
'A Christmas Carol' was published by Chapman & Hall on 19 December 1843, with illustrations by John Leech, an example of which can be seen on the title cards above. The story is arranged into five chapters, which Dickens gave the musical term "Stave", in reference to the full title 'A Christmas Carol, in prose". That first edition sold out by Christmas eve. Further editions followed immediately, and it continued to sell well into the spring of 1844. The novella has never been out of print since, and has been adapted countless times in films, television and theatre, including several musicals.
Recording © Bitesized Audio 2020.

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@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын

If you enjoyed this story, you may like to visit my Bandcamp page where you can listen for free to my narrations of many more classic stories. You can also purchase and download an mp3 (or another format of your choice) of the recordings: bitesizedaudio.bandcamp.com Listener support on Bandcamp helps me to keep producing new content like this. I also have a Patreon page: www.patreon.com/bitesizedaudio Or for occasional one-off support, you can Buy Me a Coffee here: www.buymeacoffee.com/bitesizedaudio Thanks for listening. Simon Stanhope (narrator)

@johnnykennedy8551 Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas from Mr and Mrs johnny Kennedy with lots of barbie dolls and Christmas equals barbie dolls 🦁🐺🐊🐘🦒🦍🍞🥐🥖🍔🍟🍕🥧🌮🍾💍👡👡❤️🇦🇺🇧🇷🇨🇦🇪🇬🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪🇮🇳🇮🇱🇮🇹🇯🇵🇲🇬🇲🇽🇷🇴🇹🇳🇺🇲🇻🇦🇻🇪

@johnnykennedy8551 Жыл бұрын

Christmas equals barbie dolls and merry Christmas from Mr and Mrs johnny Kennedy with lots of barbie dolls 🦁🐺🐊🐘🦒🦍🍞🥐🥖🍔🍟🍕🥧🌮🍾💍👡👡❤️🇦🇺🇧🇷🇨🇦🇪🇬🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪🇮🇳🇮🇱🇮🇹🇯🇵🇲🇬🇲🇽🇷🇴🇹🇳🇺🇲🇻🇦🇻🇪

@johnnykennedy8551 Жыл бұрын

@sarawaasdorp1569 Жыл бұрын

Thank you !Merry Christmas and a Happy New Years

@KrystalKalleen Жыл бұрын

Oh wonderful!!! Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas

@timrobinson7373 2 жыл бұрын

Whenever I feel depressed around the Christmas time I always look to CAROL to always show what the day really means for me and I always feel better. A Merry Christmas to all here and happy new year too

@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tim. It is such a wonderful uplifting and life affirming story. Merry Christmas to you too

@vincentanguoni8938 Жыл бұрын

Nice...very very nice and a merry Christmas to all!!!

@adaperez4770 Жыл бұрын

Same to u

@Roscoe.P.Coldchain Жыл бұрын

Yeah I always struggled with depression around Christmas time as I always have spent it alone for the last ten years..I fell out with my family 10 years ago and I always think about them this time of year..Hope you all have a beautiful Christmas and a happy new year too ❤

@craigjenkinson8839 Жыл бұрын

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@stoneangel777 Жыл бұрын

My mother used to read this to all five of us in front of a fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate! Thank you Charles Dickens and Mom for this legacy. A great reading sir. Storytelling is our heritage we cannot afford to lose it.

@kmaggie924 11 ай бұрын

Love this! I’ve made a promise to myself to read it to my kids this Christmas.

@reginasemenenko148 6 ай бұрын

OMG! I wish I had kids so I could do that too!!!!!!!!!!

@stoneangel777 6 ай бұрын

If you have nieces or nephews created loving memories . They are an anchor as one gets older. Peace and blessings! @@reginasemenenko148

@ruthhenderson5413 6 ай бұрын

@@reginasemenenko148 It's not just for kids. I'll bet the old folks down at your local nursing home would love hearing you read it to them too.

@Voodoomaria 2 жыл бұрын

It's half past six in the morning, Christmas day [2021] and it started snowing about 45 minutes ago. The ground is already white all over. It was over thirty years ago the last time it snowed here on Christmas day. We're lucky [or unlucky if you own a car] if we get a couple of inches of snow in January or February, and it usually only stays around long enough to complicate the morning commute before it rains off so this is pretty special. It's a quiet, one household Christmas this year due to several issues, and as I look out over my neighbourhood, all I feel right now is peace and contentment [and a strong desire for ice cream, snow always makes me crave ice cream]. I'm neither rich nor privileged, I live a modest life, but a Christmas morning like this makes me remember and be grateful for every small bit of good fortune in my life. I wish ALL of you, no matter what you celebrate this time of year, the same peace and contentment. Merry Christmas.

@janlundberg5924 Жыл бұрын

What state?

@Voodoomaria Жыл бұрын

@@janlundberg5924 Vancouver B.C. Canada. It looks like we MAY have snow again this year, although they say it will stop on the 23rd, that can change. One can only hope. Last year, it snowed the WHOLE day, never stopped. The day was spent cooking, listening to music, watching old musicals, and of course eating. It was one of the most peaceful Christmas's I've ever spent. It would be just too wonderful if it happens again. Here's wishing you and yours as happy a Christmas as I had last year and hope to repeat this year.

@janetcw9808 Жыл бұрын

@@Voodoomaria All good wishes ⛄🎄❤️♥️🕊️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@Voodoomaria Жыл бұрын

@@janetcw9808 It snowed here this past Tuesday, like it did Christmas day last year, of course being a normal business day, it was less tranquil than last year, 1 hour commute taking four hours, etc. and we've just dug ourselves out enough for the next snowfall tonight. Unfortunately by Christmas eve day, it will turn to rain, and rain the entire week following. Almost but not quite a white Christmas. Doesn't matter, it's STILL going to be a wonderful day.

@LBG420 Жыл бұрын

Christmas isn’t Christmas without this❤

@winnieellis4305 2 жыл бұрын

My favourite of Charles Dickens work and you made it very enjoyable to listen to . Getting older makes reading this harder but I’ve read it every year since I since I was 16 and watch every movie they make of the book , so it was a joy to find this . I will be 70 soon so that you again for the pleasure 👏🇨🇦☃️❄️

@Labeechie Жыл бұрын

❤❤

@auntyJanette 5 ай бұрын

Three years later dear Simon our thanks is as effervescent. A fabulous performance I have listened to many times, regardless of the season. However today, December 15, I am wrapped in your voice speaking Mr Dickens’s words. A very Merry Christmas to you all. ❤❤aunty.

@uveepoppy Жыл бұрын

I LOVE YOUR STORYTELLING. YOU MAKE EACH CHARACTER STAND OUT FROM THE OTHERS AND HEARING YOUR NARRATION CREATES A VISUAL IMAGE IN MY MIND. YOUR STORYTELLING IS NOT THE " THE WAH, WAH, WAH" I HEAR LISTENING TO SOME OTHER NARRATORS. JOB WELL DONE. THANK YOU, MR. STANHOPE FOR BITESIZE AUDIO.

@vincentanguoni8938 Жыл бұрын

I still get teary eyed when he goes to his nephew's home!

@MossyMozart Жыл бұрын

@vincent anguoni - For me, it is the lonely boy alone and abandoned at the school.

@mariannaraho7576 6 ай бұрын

Me too!

@brendangilmore4297 2 жыл бұрын

This story becomes more and more pertinent every time I hear it. Beautifully read, Sir - and a most worthy vehicle for your talents :)

@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brendan!

@deborah7164 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree. It gets deeper and richer every year. What a gift great literature is. Especially when read beautifully. Thank you all.

@Gumblina1 2 жыл бұрын

Christmas Carol always gets me into the Christmas spirit, excuse the pun. Loved this story as a child and have never tired of it. Dickens pure genius. Thank you 😘

@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed, it's a truly timeless classic. Thanks @Gumblina1

@huwzebediahthomas9193 2 жыл бұрын

@@BitesizedAudio A Victorian genius. (full stop)

@ChelseatheCreativeFox-pc2xz 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry, but I don't like the title of the novel. 😂

@anniedill43 Жыл бұрын

This story by Dickens' made him my favorite author as a child. This story is unsurpassed!

@RonRicho 2 жыл бұрын

Stave II This couldn't have come along at a better time for me. My wife is away caring for a very ill friend out of town. I am trying my best to listen to this one stave per evening and not to get ahead of myself. Tempting to continue on to the Ghost of Christmas Present but I will listen one stave per night until Christmas Eve. Thank you again for brightening my holiday. And a special thanks to the founder of the feast: Mr Dickens himself.

@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to know that Ron. Thank you, and all best wishes to you and your wife, as well as your friend, for a peaceful Christmas.

@RonRicho 2 жыл бұрын

I can't tell you how much we're enjoying this. Your reading of it is one thing but your respect for the original prose is something else altogether. No editing as far as I can tell and no "dumbing down" of the language. We're listening to one stave a day up to Christmas. Savouring it you might say. What a Christmas feast! Many, many thanks.

@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say so, thank you Ron. Best wishes for Christmas

@auntyJanette 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I have an image of Charles Dickens in a wing backed chair, placed by a large roaring fire, smiling and chuckling with pleasure and approval as you narrate his most loved Christmas story. It took you many many days, I’m sure, to produce this gift for your followers. Thank you feels inadequate, so please imagine a gloriously over the top gushing appreciation full of praise, and that will come close to how much I really do thank you. 🌟🌟🌟

@BitesizedAudio 3 жыл бұрын

What a lovely image! Thank you aunty

@auntyJanette 3 жыл бұрын

@@BitesizedAudio you are so very welcome.

@wisdomoftheearlychristians2037 Жыл бұрын

@@BitesizedAudio Ues, who can disagree with this?

@bobbymarcum772 5 ай бұрын

I can smell the gooses, and the smeldering cowls in the fire area.

@xx7101 5 ай бұрын

Very jolly

@anikanawar7365 2 жыл бұрын

May the Almighty bless the reader. Thank you so much dear sir!

@jeremylee8844 2 жыл бұрын

This was just Fabulous! I enjoyed every last word. I encourage anyone that wants to listen to this story to look no further.

@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciated, thanks Jeremy

@johnsahaj5690 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, Superb!

@Tommy-76 2 жыл бұрын

The voice of the reader sounds like the voice of the cartoon “Mr. Peabody”. I like that voice. It’s quite a story!

@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts Жыл бұрын

12/25/2022 - Thank you for providing this recording of my annual listening to this tale. ♥️♥️ Merry Christmas!

@murraycallahan3716 2 жыл бұрын

Most enjoyable. I read the Carol every year - nice to have it read to me for a change! Merry Christmas.🎄🎁

@martm216 2 жыл бұрын

Me too. This is good, very good.

@birdie3rdie 2 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to you, too🎄.

@mohsenhashemi1080 2 жыл бұрын

hi can you help me there are some qutestion for me if its possible answer them 1. What is Ebeneezer Scrooge's business? 2. How does Scrooge react to the appearance of the first ghost? 3. What does the second ghost show Mr. Scrooge, when they first meet? 4. What does seeing people enjoying Christmas teach Scrooge? 5. Is Scrooge sad or happy at the end of the story?

@gwmitchell1980 2 жыл бұрын

@@mohsenhashemi1080 Hi Mohsen, Please take the time to listen to this recording. All of the answers to your questions are there. It’s a fantastic story about Good Will to All Men. I hope you enjoy it. And a Very Merry Christmas to you and yours!

@mohsenhashemi1080 2 жыл бұрын

@@gwmitchell1980 omg its my english assignment and im so lazy to listen to this long story and charles dickens stories have so many old words that is hard to understandig ;( i take your advice , Merry christams to u , and thanks for answering :D

@SpuktasticAudio Жыл бұрын

Every time I listen I hear something I never heard before. Such a delight. Always a delight. ❤

@v.dargain1678 5 ай бұрын

Same .

@gwynhvar Жыл бұрын

I am so surprised that I enjoyed this so very much even more than the films or reading myself Thank you so very much for this brilliant rendering Mr. Stanhope.

@sugarfalls1 2 жыл бұрын

Great dramatic reading! Your voice of Old Joe is fantastic! Really creeps up my spine! Well done, Simon!

@lindakrause4597 2 жыл бұрын

As perfect a performance as I've ever heard of this beloved tale. Thank you for a completely delightful three and a half hours!

@danielitaplatica 2 жыл бұрын

My first time read! I’ll keep my thoughts posted throughout my ride.

@Shasta31487 Жыл бұрын

I literally laughed and cried. You told it so well! Thank you!

@elizaconsuegra3069 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Wow, your voice is remarkable. Thank you very much for sharing. And by the way, Merry Christmas and a Happy 2022 to all of you. Bless us everyone

@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Eliza! Merry Christmas to you too

@macm3081 2 жыл бұрын

@@BitesizedAudio its nice to see that you responded to eliza's comment a year after you uploaaded this reading. i think too many people uplooad their content and then seem to forget about it and dont respond to comments or probably ever read them. "youtubers" just flood youtube with their stuff and dont care. i think it was a bad idea to start letting people make money by making videos like a career.

@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mac. I do like to read all the comments I receive, although it appears I sometimes don't get notifications of all of them from YT, and I always aim to respond when appropriate, especially to new listeners or regulars. Thanks for listening and taking the time to comment!

@a.d.mitchell2613 2 жыл бұрын

Yes he's really into character I like when they go into the character the rest of them just talk like with everyday voice which is very very boring thank you for getting into character great job

@blixten2928 2 жыл бұрын

Remarkably well read! You must have spent weeks on this recording, to get all the moods, all the voices, and Dickens' own unique style down so perfectly. I've heard and read the story dozens of times, but this reading really refreshed and delighted me! A thousand thanks!! Masterpiece!

@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your very kind words, I'm touched. Yes indeed this story has been a personal favourite of mine since childhood so I really wanted to tackle it and I hope do it justice, so I did spend extra time on this one. So glad to know you enjoyed it, all best wishes

@louise7552 8 ай бұрын

You definitely succeeded. Beautifully read. It kills me that our Christmas in Australia is normally 30 to 35 degrees Celsius. BBQ down the beach, ice cold beer and wine. I'd kill for a snow ❄️ Christmas, just once.😢 Bah Humbug.😢

@ruthhenderson5413 7 ай бұрын

@@louise7552 : There is nothing preventing you from re-celebrating it six months later, in the depths of winter. Rebirth can really happen at any time of year, if you put your mind and heart to it. If it doesn't come to you, you can go to it.

@davidbailey4404 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for this brilliant rendering of a true classic. I know you put a lot of your valuable time into this rendition, a beautiful Christmas gift to a lot of people you've never met. In these massively troubled times, a strongly positive emotional experience is all too rare. Dickens' warm and warming tale is only matched by your moving narration. I've noted before how perfect your voice and your gift as a reader are for the classic ghost, horror and suspense tales you usually read for us. They're also ideally suited for this one, which can seem maudlin in the wrong hands. Somewhere not too far away, Mr. Dickens is smiling.

@BitesizedAudio 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words David, much appreciated!

@KC-hb9gs 2 жыл бұрын

Very well said.

@royandjacqueline1294 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't know that bite sized audio classics read other books. I'm going to have to check him out. Thank you so very much 💞 🥰🇯🇲🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🕊️🔥✝️

@johnnykennedy8551 Жыл бұрын

@@BitesizedAudio happy holidays and seasons greetings and merry Christmas from Mr and Mrs johnny Kennedy with lots of barbie dolls and Christmas equals barbie dolls 🦁🐺🐊🐘🦒🦍🍞🥐🥖🍔🍟🍕🥧🌮🍾💍👡👡❤️🇦🇺🇧🇷🇨🇦🇪🇬🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪🇮🇳🇮🇱🇮🇹🇯🇵🇲🇬🇲🇽🇷🇴🇹🇳🇺🇲🇻🇦🇻🇪

@johnnykennedy8551 Жыл бұрын

@@BitesizedAudio merry Christmas from Mr and Mrs johnny Kennedy with lots of barbie dolls and Christmas equals barbie dolls 🦁🐺🐊🐘🦒🦍🍞🥐🥖🍔🍟🍕🥧🌮🍾💍👡👡❤️🇦🇺🇧🇷🇨🇦🇪🇬🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪🇮🇳🇮🇱🇮🇹🇯🇵🇲🇬🇲🇽🇷🇴🇹🇳🇺🇲🇻🇦🇻🇪🇻🇪🇻🇪

@angelachouinard4581 2 жыл бұрын

Time to get in the mood for the holidays. Can't think of a better start than coming back for a re-listen of your perfect reading Simon.

@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын

That's lovely to know, thank you for your kind comment Angela. Definitely a wonderful story for getting into the Christmas spirit

@jameshunterford4099 2 жыл бұрын

I, like you, have adored this story since childhood. In recent years, as I make festive preparations, I listen to it read aloud and I know that I will never tire of it in my lifetime. A replica of the original 1st edition goes on display each year at Christmas time and my mind can never let go of the wonderful descriptions through the staves including the lessons for humanity that still resonate today. 178 years will have passed this month since A Christmas Carol was published and I believe it captures hearts and minds as much today as when the 1st editions sold out by Christmas Eve in 1843. Your recited version is by far the best I have heard and it is obviously read by someone who holds close every word. Truly wonderful and a gift to those that listen. Many thanks to you and with it being that most appropriate time of year to say it a Merry Christmas to you.

@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you James, same to you

@RonRicho 2 жыл бұрын

WONDERFUL! in every way. Thank you!

@myfoolishheart1947 2 жыл бұрын

A VERY MERY VERY MERY CHRISTMAS TO US ONE AND ALL AMEN

@sarawaasdorp1569 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! It must take a lot to do something like this for strangers. This must have taken a long time! Me and my children thank you so very kindly!!!!

@martingenet2548 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent. The best audio version yet!

@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Martin!

@user-xd7dk3oy3q 2 ай бұрын

Yes, the narration is perfect, as is all the wonderful stories on this treat of a channel✊❤️

@joannholloway2878 2 жыл бұрын

My Christmas is never complete without some form of the Christmas Carol. Since I am currently recovering in a nursing home and cannot get my versions, this is perfect. Thank you for letting me enjoy this wonderful version. Merry Christmas!

@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to you too Joann, thank you for listening and taking the time to comment. Best wishes

@apricotcookie4850 2 жыл бұрын

I hope your recovery is quick and complete. Merry Christmas and happy new year.

@michellesayers5346 Жыл бұрын

You can get all versions on KZfaq

@SpuktasticAudio 2 жыл бұрын

Your rendition comforts me deeply. No superlative could do it justice. It is, quite simply, perfection IMHO. ❤

@renzo6490 2 жыл бұрын

" Mankind was my business. Their common welfare was my business" ...Jacob Marley

@Ilikethesmellofgasstations Жыл бұрын

I love how he takes this 3 hours just to read to us. You are now my new story teller

@rivercrestfallen8725 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to have found this story and through it this channel!

@vijikodi1131 2 жыл бұрын

A classic that has become apart and parcel of my Christmas ritual...Thanks

@feralbluee 2 жыл бұрын

Simply marvelous! :) as good as Alistair Sims. your laughter blessed the air. (there is no film which comes close to him or that production.). by the way, it’s April, 2022. sometimes one just needs to be cheered and just plain happy. thanks so much. :) 🎄🌺

@ruthhenderson5413 7 ай бұрын

As good as AS and better than Sir Patrick! Getting ready for my 82nd Christmas. My dad read this to us every year until we could finally afford a television set.

@gracecatz3996 2 жыл бұрын

I love this story it does bring happy tears to my eyes every time ♥️🎄♥️

@SpuktasticAudio Жыл бұрын

First time listened to this Yuletide season. First of many. My joy. My deep, deep joy. ❤

@chrissysoden3782 Жыл бұрын

This is just wonderful, probably the best I've listened too and believe me....I've listened to quite a few variations of a Christmas Carol, but this is one is terrific, you have done Charles Dickens proud, thank you so much for this, I'm sitting here warm and snug while a ferocious thunderstorm is going on outside and absolutely revelling in your words, a fine narration for sure ....thank you again !!

@BitesizedAudio Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your very kind words, Chrissy. That sounds like the perfect atmosphere - stay warm!

@vincentanguoni8938 Жыл бұрын

For many generations the word "humbug" has been rarely used but instantly recognized!!! I'm determined to keep it alive ..yikes .. synchronicity.. As I am writing I hear the words keep it alive ... This may be my favorite of all Dickens' stories...

@TheMysteryandSuspenseStories 5 ай бұрын

Every Christmas season, I listen to this story. It is extremely attractive to me. Another Christmas season has come, wishing everyone peace and happiness. Thank you author, God bless you!

@eleveneleven572 Жыл бұрын

Every Christmas I watch two versions and every year my heart breaks to think back to how life was for my great grandparents lives in such an unforgiving society at that time. The sentiments in this story really show us what the Christmas spirit should be....a wake up call for us every year.

@dew7545 2 жыл бұрын

Perfection Mr Stanhope! Thank you...

@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly! Merry Christmas

@mathewjameswhelan4300 Жыл бұрын

Love listening to these audiobooks, so much more depiction of the story compared to plain movies. Your voice brings so much authonticity to this story

@annettedammer2193 2 жыл бұрын

Get best sound by casting to my tv. Have truly enjoyed my annual reading. Thank you!

@rhowar1 2 жыл бұрын

I've read the book several times and I enjoy hearing the audiobook too. I have played Scrooge 3 times in our community theater productions and every time I hear the book I discover something new about him that helps my performance on stage. Also, I am pretty sure I am the first Arapaho man in history to play Scrooge.

@illuminatedgalaxies7777. 2 жыл бұрын

It doesn't matter how old I get I always love a story to be read to me thank you 🎄💖

@user-om2ti8jj1f Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to you, Simon, and your family! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your tremendous work! I'm a non-native English speaker and unfortunately I can't fully comprehend this book. Dickens's vocabulary is just over my head! But I admire the way you're narrating it. Carefully and skilfully. It's pleasure to listen to again and again. I read "A Christmas Carol" ten years ago at school, translated, and loved that story. And lately I wished to recollect it, but this time in original, and found your audiobook. And I'm glad I did. It helps me to enrich my English.

@vickif.4645 6 ай бұрын

It’s my first time hearing you read this story, a lifelong favorite of mine. It is simply delightful, and you are a treasure ❤️

@antoniasimeon9198 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for reading. Have a merry holiday everyone 😙

@BitesizedAudio 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Antonia, you too

@franknemeth7430 6 ай бұрын

Charles Dickens - never fails .

@jeremydabal9000 3 жыл бұрын

Charles Dickens would be so happy right now, if he saw his famous Christmas novel is popular :) XD

@BitesizedAudio 3 жыл бұрын

He would indeed. Thanks Jeremy

@angelachouinard4581 2 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Simon. I never get tired of this. Perfect to listen to while fixing the food for Christmas eve and day as I am now.

@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Angela, wishing you and your loved ones all the best for the holiday season and into 2022

@bobbeyderbrain 3 жыл бұрын

That's a third full listen, Simon, and still six days to go so who knows how many more?! This is such a joy. Such a joy. ❤

@BitesizedAudio 3 жыл бұрын

How wonderful, thank you Bob! You'll know the text better than me soon!

@39butchy1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for uploading the story. I'm thoroughly enjoying it. Merry Christmas to you. Merry Christmas, all. God Bless Us. Everyone. 🎄❤🎄❤🎄

@iluvknitting1965 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic narration. Thank you for sharing your talent, it adds so much to this classic story.

@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@ruthhase-gutierrez9830 Жыл бұрын

Wonderfully done! I meant to stretch it out and listen to a little each day, but I couldn't resist, and indulged myself by listening to it all in one go. And I have no regrets in doing so, such a beautiful reading of this story. Charles Dickens is one of my favorite writers, thank you for sharing with us.

@frankstrident4254 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant as always Thank You

@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Frank!

@1minigrem 3 жыл бұрын

You have the perfect voice for the story. Thank you for a wonderful rendition.

@BitesizedAudio 3 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome, thanks Kerry!

@ruthhenderson5413 7 ай бұрын

Voices, plural. Lovely differentiation of the different characters.

@drewsagar2634 2 жыл бұрын

I’d been promising myself I would listen to this and I’m glad I did. Dickens was a genius, Simon reads wonderfully. Has rekindled my interest in Dickens . Thanks 🙏 for upload. Love ❤️ it

@andrewdaley5480 Жыл бұрын

I searched for the film And utube recommended this later. The person reading this has a great voice for this. 🇬🇧👍

@philgm4052 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen many movies of this story, bur first time reading this Christmas classic. Thank you for making this!

@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Thanks for listening Phil

@bobbeyderbrain 3 жыл бұрын

I'm back again, Simon. I've lost count. Genius book and genius rendition. An absolute Christmas blessing. Thank you so much. ❤

@BitesizedAudio 3 жыл бұрын

How wonderful Bob, I'm really touched to know that you enjoy it so much. It is indeed a beautifully crafted story, an absolute favourite of mine since childhood too, and I'm glad to have had the opportunity to record it for this channel. Thank you also for sharing your Christmas story with me, I've just seen your other post. I'm rushing around doing errands right now but I shall set aside some time in the next day or so to sit down and enjoy it. Thank you!

@bethbrown5870 2 жыл бұрын

What a great laugh you have. Have enjoyed All your stories but this is your masterpiece. Thank you for many hours listening to your remarkable voice.

@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome Beth, thank you for your lovely comment!

@wyominghome4857 6 ай бұрын

Well done! Some of these long passages, with many commas, cannot have been easy, yet never a falter. Loved it.

@olivemd 2 жыл бұрын

A truly enjoyable listen. Thank you and Merry Christmas to you.

@lindasmith509 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! A must listen to get into the Holiday Spirit! Well done, thank you!

@linus0804 3 жыл бұрын

Splendid! Well done! My doggie and I loved it and put us in Christmas spirits.

@friendly.felidae Жыл бұрын

Having never gotten through the book myself, I appreciate this greatly! It surprises me how much the muppet Christmas carol actually stayed true to this, particularly with the original version of that movie. Would never have expected that without hearing the book!

@hrishikeshchanekar9846 Жыл бұрын

Marvelous. Absolutely brilliant!! I cannot thank you enough for making this masterpiece all the more special to listen to with your distinctive flair for reading. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Keep going my friend!!.

@ChristopherStump 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! I have been raving about the individual releases to my wife for some time now and I think I've piqued her curiosity enough that I can get her to listen to this. She's an audiobook fanatic and just started a new book, but I'm hoping she can set that aside temporarily and listen to this in the next couple of days. Happy Christmas, Simon!

@BitesizedAudio 3 жыл бұрын

How lovely, I do hope she enjoys it! Happy Christmas to you too!

@GradKat 3 жыл бұрын

Oh nice! Thank you for also uploading this as one full book. Super! 😘

@BitesizedAudio 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I know some people prefer to listen straight through....

@michaelclendenen4005 2 жыл бұрын

Hurrah for Christmas 🎄 and Mr Dickens, he made Christmas back in glory, so even children are loved, with a wonderful idea and called it a Carol.

@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed. Thanks for listening Michael

@michaelclendenen4005 2 жыл бұрын

@@BitesizedAudio yes it was my pleasure. And I thank you

@michaelclendenen4005 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it was to my pleasure, Thanks

@lauralaladarling3775 5 ай бұрын

Marvellous. Thank you for a most brilliant and moving narration Mr Stanhope, absolutely superb. Thank you also Charles Dickens who not only wrote the most magnificent, educational stories of the times and his era, but also helped and campaigned for better conditions for the poor and poverty stricken. Brazo! Xxx ❤

@gabriellejacobs1192 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this. I've listened to several versions but this one was the best!

@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say so, thank you!

@davidhughes8661 Жыл бұрын

Dead as a door nail comes from a door knocker nailed on the door was always getting knocked on the head

@toirdealhac 5 ай бұрын

I read this every year and I listen to your wonderful version while I work at this time of year. Thank you for such a brilliant read you really bring this story to life for me, Merry Christmas

@knitpurlsquirrelwithgrannydee 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the reading! My favorite Dickens story and my fave Christmas story.

@TheLeonhamm 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best narrations.

@BitesizedAudio 3 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say so, thank you!

@susanheston4483 4 ай бұрын

My parents had a recording of this. I'm sure it was bought in the 1950's. It was frightening, I still remember looking behind me as we listened to it. I wish I had that album now. This is very well done, thank you.

@joec783 2 жыл бұрын

So wonderful.GOD BLESS US,EVERYONE!

@natalya6091 3 жыл бұрын

20 : 52 I' m glad to listen to your excellent singing and lovely voice. Thank you, dear Simon!!!

@fluorosco 2 жыл бұрын

This lovely and sound like Stephen Fry style in the loveliest of ways ❤

@maureenkirby1207 2 жыл бұрын

Beautifully done! His voice is perfect for reading aloud.

@v.dargain1678 5 ай бұрын

Same . It's a gift not every one has .

@veganleigh4817 7 ай бұрын

This is one of the most delightful narrations of A Christmas Carol. Thank you so much, Simon. It's only October, but I really needed a little Christmas.

@v.dargain1678 5 ай бұрын

chuckle chuckle

@mariamcgee4462 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved this version of the story. Thank you.

@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to know that, thanks for listening Maria

@vionarudkoley 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much for this, I am studying A Christmas Carol for English GCSE and this is very helpful 😊

@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to know that!

@caroleday4326 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💕 My favourite novel from Charles Dickens .

@jls4382 2 жыл бұрын

A delightful rendition!! The reader is a perfect match for this tale. I love being read to. Thank-you for posting this story! Merry Christmas to all and God bless us every one! jls

@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your lovely comment, happy Christmas to you too

@Alex-yz9bt 2 жыл бұрын

Im using this because i have dyslexia and my eyesight is kinda bad and so im using an audio so its easier for me and i was skimming inside my book but my eyes just started hurting and i got a headache so i stopped but im still listening. This is for my GCSE'S so thank you x you've made this so much easier for me xxx

@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to know it helps. Good luck with your GCSEs

@Alex-yz9bt 2 жыл бұрын

@@BitesizedAudio thanks for helping

@ronnalscammahorn8002 6 ай бұрын

as fine a rendition of this classic as any I've heard , imparting as intended cause for personal reflection and introspection . BRAVO and thank you kindly .