Richard Briers reads the best ever talking-book version of Kenneth Grahame's masterpiece.
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@natashaking1255 Жыл бұрын
Really helps with my anxiety trying to get to sleep at night, I'm 36 and know your never to old to have a story read to you
@frankcastellanos Жыл бұрын
Feel better, this helps alot with my anxiety, stress.
@Shastavalleyoutdoorsman Жыл бұрын
I found the entire claymation series on KZfaq if you haven't seen it you have to treat yourself.
@siobhanmulligan2699 Жыл бұрын
I'm 53 and I so understand what you mean ...I also love listening to Beatrix Potter and other stories just something comforting when you snuggle down to sleep ❤️
@Mebbe30811 ай бұрын
Me too. It calms me down imagining such a heavenly little world
@jellyman3235 ай бұрын
This is great info cause I've been dealing with all that and yes his voice is very relaxing , can anyone send me link to the claymation
@BoDrag4 жыл бұрын
I urge all ages to listen to all 3 parts of this story... something so comforting and a beautiful break from the madness of the pandemic. Stay safe, sweet humans.
@mra2zee4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful comment.
@myagreen71784 жыл бұрын
Just started , I used to listen to it when I was little with my grandad who is sadly no longer here, he was my best friend and I think about him everyday! Listening to this makes me feel so calm and at peace , it’s incredible how it takes u back x
@alinak.43574 жыл бұрын
yep - that's exactly why I'm here
@ashwayn3 жыл бұрын
but chapter 7 removed
@glenncummings75383 жыл бұрын
@@myagreen7178 that is so nice 😊:) Edit: who liked my comment ty I never get likes you made my day tysm (thank you so much) good day/night
@andreatainui56014 жыл бұрын
Very comforting when in bed even in my adult years. Thank you
@markussixtenstam1053 жыл бұрын
I am now 41 and still listen to this
@joanfordham13053 жыл бұрын
@@markussixtenstam105 Well,youngster I am 76 read it seventy years ago and still love it It is slow living and suits us I used to laugh at Toad the first time round so much I cried real tears Loved little mole and Ratty !
@benriley26972 жыл бұрын
I'm snugg listening to this in bed also
@luciansamosata59772 жыл бұрын
I'm only 46, but have loved it all my life, the kenneth williams rèading too.
@vixencars3 жыл бұрын
I had this as a story tape when I was a child. I'm 38 now, thrilled to find it on here.
@lilyae71583 жыл бұрын
2020? Anyone,only me ok!
@BRO_Adventures3 жыл бұрын
me
@tobystewart-deruijter5533 жыл бұрын
Certainly not! Wind in the Willows will always be worth a listen, no matter what year! A classic and an absolute masterpiece.
@BRO_Adventures3 жыл бұрын
@@tobystewart-deruijter553 what?
@alrogers89373 жыл бұрын
@@BRO_Adventures what you my queer friend ?
@BRO_Adventures3 жыл бұрын
@@alrogers8937 what?
@jeanettesdaughter Жыл бұрын
Lovely story narrated beautifully. If you want to know the ideal England, and hierarchy of worth among creatures and how one keeps order in the land and peace among them you must read Wind in the Willows.
@markussixtenstam1053 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite books. And when i was a child my father and i saw the movie back in the 80 s. Now is my father dead. But he liked it. For me this is a pure bliss a delight.
@BRO_Adventures3 жыл бұрын
noice
@deemack6883 жыл бұрын
What a joyous memory 🥰I hope my children remember how we listened to this book every night during 2015 and 2016 while I was going through a divorce from their father. I put the tape on at night and we settled in together, it was lovely
@andrewharmon7929 Жыл бұрын
I read The Wind in the Willows to my sister, once a year. This has been abridged, but the narrator is terrific.
@taranixononeill4 жыл бұрын
We used to have this on cassette tape when we were kids now i get to share it with my daughter without having to change the tape sides!!!!
@deemack6883 жыл бұрын
I found the complete works on cassette tape at the library book sale about 6 years ago. All four books and we listened in the loft every night! The boys love it and they ask to do the characters!
@kimclark84487 жыл бұрын
This is perfect! Brilliant choice of Richard Briers to narrate - love his interpretation of the various characters' voices.
@elliswright99074 жыл бұрын
Kim Clark would you believe Terry Thomas the cad is his uncle ?
@thecatesclan3 жыл бұрын
Wholeheartedly agree!
@gordontaylor53733 жыл бұрын
@@elliswright9907 He was actually his cousin.
@geneva7602 жыл бұрын
Thank you - this is my favourite all-time story to listen to - morning - noon - and night. Have a safe and nice day all. CHEERS from AUSTRALIA.
@patriciapines5872 жыл бұрын
This book reminds people to stick with and help their friends through good and also difficult times. Because... they're your FRIENDS!
@abrahemsamander39673 жыл бұрын
I’m loving this narration. It’s very slow paced and calming
@markussixtenstam1053 жыл бұрын
I agree
@sidolanters13942 жыл бұрын
it's not slow-paced at all, it's too fast. it sounds like it's sped up.
@rosseveritt22956 ай бұрын
😮
@stewartlancaster61552 күн бұрын
I love this narration
@jessicaignatowich31287 жыл бұрын
I listen to this every night as am falling asleep! Love it!
@yasminroberts98416 жыл бұрын
Jessica Ignatowich omg me too.....I love this story
@heidiaustin86036 жыл бұрын
Jessica Ignatowich Me too💖
@SOHara-ob7rl5 жыл бұрын
Me too ... Tonight first time :)
@mra2zee4 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@shahanakashif38584 жыл бұрын
@@mra2zee me too
@peterhagan84543 жыл бұрын
loves richards voice
@ankue13822 жыл бұрын
I've has this audio disc since I was a young child, it is nostalgic to hear.
@cammyduncan714 Жыл бұрын
Yay
@TinthiaClemant12 күн бұрын
Here in 2024 Merci for this upload ❤
@lorraineHiggins-um1uf11 күн бұрын
😂😂
@selinkadass5 жыл бұрын
Can’t belive I found this after 18 years ... I used to pause the tape and record my own sound effects... play it back at the end with a nice cup of tea. Haha
@AA-fz3lj6 жыл бұрын
I miss richard briers so much he read stories to me at night on my cassette player
@abrahemsamander39673 жыл бұрын
Those food descriptions made me hungry and thirsty XD. I’m loving this audio book! I’ve been curios to check out the wind in the willows. I love the actors narration of it.
@markussixtenstam1053 жыл бұрын
Me to
@glenncummings75383 жыл бұрын
Curious but It don’t matter I also like the narration
@Brooman562 жыл бұрын
2022 I'm here, classic .
@mortensubi7 жыл бұрын
magical. .... my son and I love the wind in the willows. .. and this is simply marvellous....what can reading
@isabellahumphreys43032 жыл бұрын
2022?? Anyone
@MarkPentyStephenson Жыл бұрын
Nice recording thanks 😊
@gazza29334 жыл бұрын
Superb narrator of children's books and TV programmes. Thank you for posting this Kenneth Grahame classic. Rest In Peace Richard.
@drobottv77822 жыл бұрын
thank you
@michellewalls68695 ай бұрын
My favourite my partner used to play it for me when I struggle to sleep now I've just started listening to it on my own as he passed away 23dec 😢
@bernieoconnell55155 ай бұрын
I’m so sorry. This will comfort you though and connect you to him for the rest of you life. Rest in peace to your partner.
@joanofarc336 жыл бұрын
Wonderful reading voice. Thank you so much! I can lay in bed with the iPad on the bed stand and get a bonafide bedtime story told perfectly, splendidly and with enthusiasm.
@FigaroHey3 жыл бұрын
Lie in bed, not 'can lay.'
@glenncummings75383 жыл бұрын
@@FigaroHey yeh I agree @joanofarc33 I do exactly the same I lie in bed with my iPad On my bedside table and close my eyes to teleport to me dream land 😴
@cecilefox91366 жыл бұрын
It´s a sweet , wonderful classic story & beautifully read!
@johnpetley-jones78427 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this gem. A perfectly peerless performance from the much-missed Richard Briers.
@jennifermcdonald54327 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more! Both with your thanks for the upload and with missing the great Richard Briers! This version is so incredibly good. So many different voices, all done so perfectly. This is the one I grew up with and now any other version sounds somehow wrong!
@diggare85787 жыл бұрын
messing about in boats, simply messing.
@glenncummings75383 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this!I agree with you both: John petley-jones and Jennifer mcdonald I absolutely adore this reading I hope this you tuber gets far in life
@Cece-lb7nc3 жыл бұрын
This is definitely the best reader of this book 📖, I love it 🥰 thanks for the uploads
@AShiftySpock6 жыл бұрын
My parents had this on tape, we used to listen to it in the car when I was little, remember it fondly, really good to listen to while doing uni work, still entertaining all these years later. Thanks for the upload
@myagreen71784 жыл бұрын
Dan I used to listen to it with my grandad when I was little! Love it x
@maggielucas868511 ай бұрын
RIP Richard love the way you read this. Have to be a child sometimes in the world as it is. Thank you.
@emilystrachan82047 жыл бұрын
My children love this story, so well read by Richard Briers thank you.
@cammyduncan714 Жыл бұрын
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@cammyduncan714 Жыл бұрын
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@cammyduncan714 Жыл бұрын
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@FilthyCarProductions7 жыл бұрын
Fine performance: This classic tale is both wonderful for adults or children. I find it sad however after so many auditions I'm the only other person who's made a comment. Sign of the times for sure.
@xxsavagexxhdh8064 жыл бұрын
STOP
@alyh3721 Жыл бұрын
This was excellent to listen to during lockdown, so glad it's still up :) I've listened and seen so many adaptations and remember thoroughly enjoying this one
@AAMARTCLUB2 жыл бұрын
Love love love Richard Betters’ voice. This reading is guaranteed to take my high blood pressure down very quickly. Hi Ho Dicky!!
@mckavitt132 жыл бұрын
Richard Briers
@cammyduncan714 Жыл бұрын
Hey
@deborahboller Жыл бұрын
I just love his reading!
@minicle426 Жыл бұрын
He was great in the 70s Noddy series.
@cassandraseven3478 Жыл бұрын
@@deborahboller It's quite amazing.
@jennifermcdonald54325 жыл бұрын
This truly is one of the classics! With Richard Briers as narrator it is perfection. What an enormous shame the story is abridged, some of the best parts are missing, and now it can never be remedied. Every single word of this marvellous book is a gem, not one of them can be omitted without loss. Thank you very much for uploading this great book
@melindalemmon21494 жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly, MacDonald.
@joanfordham13053 жыл бұрын
Oh I am just starting it I actually bought this again last year !
@pixiepower91942 жыл бұрын
Richard Briars is a wonderful narrator and was a lovely actor. 😍
@bluemagma-speaks24613 жыл бұрын
2021 anyone? ❤️
@jessenorriz10 ай бұрын
Anyone here in 23 ???
@stewartlancaster61552 күн бұрын
23 what ?
@jessenorriz2 күн бұрын
@@stewartlancaster6155 2023 mate
@arrystophanes79093 жыл бұрын
Interesting insight into the good old English class system too
@joanfordham13053 жыл бұрын
Er Good old English class system .now that is what I call an oxymoron!
@Klaproossje6 жыл бұрын
I am so I love with this tale! And the narrator is shure know's what he's doing.
@janemcnaughten17327 жыл бұрын
wonderful, Thank you so much.
@michaelbenz79553 жыл бұрын
I loved Richard Briers in the Monarch of the Glen and now utterly love his voice in this audiobook, thank you very much for the upload
@Malacigla7 жыл бұрын
BBC Young Collection Audio Cassette published in 1989. . and not to forgett Winnie The Pooh. . No matter your age, there is enjoyment for everyone in these witty, intelligent and touching storys. . Yes, indeed, that was the best time of our lives, Cheesemouse :)
@TS-12673 жыл бұрын
... listening to Disc 1, saved 2 & 3 to Playlist...Laters Yeah!
@ronanh813 ай бұрын
When I’m on walks I listen to this so that I feel comfortable and relaxed ❤
@stewartlancaster61552 күн бұрын
so you find no comfort or relaxation from the natural world around you...cannot understand people who wander around our beautiful countryside plugged into audio devices.
@kazwhymark31655 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely wonderful i love it 😍 will definitely be listening to it again & again A very happy 😃 Kaz 💖😊 xx
@filipinowhiteboy6 жыл бұрын
Oh my god. I listened to this all the time. Not on CD but cassette tape. I wish it hadn’t been abridged but it is great
@corneliashields92025 жыл бұрын
The narrator is great; such a shame the text is abridged!
@maryjanemccoy11593 жыл бұрын
Richard Briers is my favorite reader of this story. Love it.
@gilliredale14046 жыл бұрын
Timeless! Richard Briers is awesome.
@artisticafflair4082 жыл бұрын
This is so well read, th is takes me to a happy place.
@sarahjones32042 жыл бұрын
Love it thankyou
@helgatoterbaum3 жыл бұрын
best voice! thank you! xx
@lukehamilton3518 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful. ❤
@JakCynthia4 жыл бұрын
Im only listening to this because my schools closed cuz of COVID-19 and this is only for my homework but its really good
@phuquerz4 жыл бұрын
I was school age when I heard this for the first time and it's been with me for the rest of my life. I hope it'll be with you for the rest of yours. It's over a hundred years old and is only made better by watching it performed on a stage. I'm really glad you're enjoying it 😊
@bella-qh1tv4 жыл бұрын
Same
@kushinauzumaki79184 жыл бұрын
@@phuquerz cool dude I'm happy for this upload
@cleopatrawhisk3 жыл бұрын
Love it a lot it's perfect! 😆
@mariafranci.7 ай бұрын
The nostalgia of listening to this in primary school ✨️
@glenncummings75383 жыл бұрын
Bed time?anyone only me ok... If you are in bed how are you laying aka I am Snuggled up with this audiobook cuddling a heat pack to keep me warm cause my radiator does not work :( but it’s fine cause I have sanna and moody plushies sitting on the due of my bed next to me :) 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂 Edit:Thanks for posting this it gets me to sleep on the spot 💤 I love this audiobook ❤️ and am so happy I found it 😊
@davidcarlcumby7 ай бұрын
Usually asleep by "up we go, up we go" or "Hello Rat/Hello Mole" LOL
@lukegreen5341 Жыл бұрын
4:30 Richard Briers Is Best Known As The Voice Of Mr Narrator In Roobarb The Original Series In 1974 And Robert Bob's Dad In Bob The Builder The Original Series In 1998. Thanks Mate. X
@katoness6 жыл бұрын
Loved this as a child.
@kgoodridge1 Жыл бұрын
Great reader and a fun story. Thank you!
@lindamoser63174 жыл бұрын
Wonderful story and narration. Loved it!!
@GoldenOwlEvents Жыл бұрын
I had an abridged reading on cassette tape by Richard Briers as a kid. It had charming music and some sound effects.
@ellisecollins59187 ай бұрын
Really made me sleep well 🙏
@sethnorris27714 жыл бұрын
My favourite thing ever!
@benriley26972 жыл бұрын
Yeah 'Abbie' I have tgis on cassete tape and still love it. I remember the narrator's voice.. which is great. Peace
@Rjgj55hyrfhut3 ай бұрын
Cant believe I never read this as a kid
@judithstanding24743 жыл бұрын
Love this book xxx
@patrickjm3487 Жыл бұрын
Richard Briers
@eileenlocke7877 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@cassandraseven34785 ай бұрын
Rat is the kind of friend everyone should have.
@xpanse3 жыл бұрын
2021. Yes please
@lauriem57512 жыл бұрын
Bravo!
@vodalelore60336 жыл бұрын
This is the inspiration for my series on my channel.
@talithafrohn41443 жыл бұрын
thanks i needed this for my english exams
@craffte3 жыл бұрын
YAAAYYY RICHARD BRIERS!!
@cleopatrawhisk3 жыл бұрын
😶
@cleopatrawhisk3 жыл бұрын
how old are you...?
@cleopatrawhisk3 жыл бұрын
sorry if you take it rudely I don't mean it in a bad way. 😛
@BRO_Adventures3 жыл бұрын
@@cleopatrawhisk wut?
@2530negri8 ай бұрын
Wonderful narration
@sarahnguyen62175 жыл бұрын
Very good I like to listen instead of reading
@markussixtenstam1053 жыл бұрын
Me to. It reminds me so much of my childhood when my grandma read bedtime stories a pure bliss
@Labeechie Жыл бұрын
My absolute favorite book along with “Make Way for Ducklings” Another excellent set of “Wind in the Willows” are the records from Pathways of Sound - narrated by Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy. Hume especially!! These were the first audios I heard so I am having difficulty getting used to different voices. My records are scratchy because I’ve listened to them for decades.
@shahanakashif38584 жыл бұрын
It so funny and good
@user-xr2et2rh8g Жыл бұрын
I really like this book☺️And I really like moul😘
@autisticsnecc8695 жыл бұрын
Nnnnnnnnnnniiiiiiiiccccvvvvveeeeee!
@cjamthepatricianakabilldoo78524 жыл бұрын
Nearly 300k views but only 663 subs a shame for such a good listen
@andrewevans65102 жыл бұрын
Miss you
@luqmanibrahim38322 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@LearnerChess5 жыл бұрын
This is pretty good. Briers' great masterpiece performance was Bertie Wooster on BBC radio. Sadly, not nearly as many as I wish there had been. Only 17 hours. Wish it was 1700 hours.
@charlescharliecharlotte2 жыл бұрын
2021?? Me too!
@BRO_Adventures3 жыл бұрын
anyone have to read this in corona?
@cecilefox91363 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@GeeBarone5 жыл бұрын
Don't make them like this any more, do they.
@phoebeburns93384 жыл бұрын
Lovely💜
@renenippard20925 жыл бұрын
Soo good
@michaelcross5246 жыл бұрын
such good impressions!
@RhonaMiller6 жыл бұрын
In the comments there should be the times of when the songs start
@drhollysmith64024 жыл бұрын
Lovely read from Canada
@kyleanuar9090 Жыл бұрын
2022
@jamesroberts22824 жыл бұрын
Richard Briars, God Rey’s his soul, is there a more comforting voice?
@glenncummings75383 жыл бұрын
Ahhh sorry but may I say I do not really like your profile picture it scared me 😦
@juliafox6463 Жыл бұрын
Truly lovely narration; abridged, though, and some wonderful parts missing.