A Christmas Carol - Part 1 (Ralph Richardson, Paul Scofield)

(Part 1 of 8)

Audio book adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic book, A Christmas Carol, starring distinguished English actors, Sir Ralph Richardson and Paul Scofield. Recording from 1960.

Ebenezer Scrooge ... Sir Ralph Richardson
Narrator ... Paul Scofield
Fred ... Frederick Treves
Marley ... Douglas Wilmer
Spirit of Christmas Past ... David Dodimead
Feceiwig ... Norman Mitchell
Spirit of Christmas Present ... Willoughby Goddard
Bob Cratchet ... James Culliford

Gramophone magazine review (December 1961):

"It is not so long ago that we had Frank Pettingell reading A Christmas Carol, and, of course, Bransby Williams' famous impersonation of Scrooge is rightly still available. Now here comes Sir Ralph Richardson illuminating a narrative beautifully read by Paul Scofield. Sir Ralph is very fine here, particularly at the end, where his asides spell out the consummate actor that he is. This record is, of course, only of extracts, but the kernel of the story is here, and there is enough detail to give the flavour of the writing."

Pictures: Various Christmas scenes, as well as a photograph of actors Sir Ralph Richardson and Paul Scofield in Graham Greene's play, The Complaisant Lover.

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[ebrach121]

Thanks so much for posting. I was enjoying the tale on a different video only to learn it was abridged :( but I found you! :)

[senorsoccerball]

This is awesome. Thank you so much

[allmine9]

Love this and your chan. Thats why i subed. They dont make shows the way they used and i thank you for posting these classics.

[abobjob]

This is the best version of the story in any format. I grew up with it. every christmas Eve on vinyl , family together.... lost my father's record many years ago..... SO happy to have found this.....

[JediKnightTahl]

Yet another person who has made my Christmas. I have been looking for something special to greet my family as they join me at work on Christmas Eve. They won't be disappointed.

[filmnoir47]

I worship this man and miss him so much. I own many of his audio recordings. Thank you.

[jennydisini]

Thanks for uploading this! Been waiting for more audio work of Paul Scofield. Muchas Gracias