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The Complete Chronicles of Narnia Performance

The Complete Chronicles of Narnia: The Classic BBC Radio 4 Full-Cast Dramatisations

C.S. Lewis’s acclaimed and universally loved novels spring to life in these spellbinding full-cast BBC dramatisations. Anyone who’s visited Narnia wants to go back again, and these radio dramas make for a hugely entertaining first-time or return journey, with a cast including Bernard Cribbins, Maurice Denham, Richard Griffiths, Martin Jarvis, Sylvester McCoy, John Sessions, Fiona Shaw and Timothy Spall.
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C.S. Lewis’ acclaimed and universally loved novels spring to life in these spellbinding full-cast BBC dramatisations.

Anyone who’s visited Narnia wants to go back again, and these radio dramas make for a hugely entertaining first-time or return journey, with a cast including Bernard Cribbins, Maurice Denham, Richard Griffiths, Martin Jarvis, Sylvester McCoy, John Sessions, Fiona Shaw, and Timothy Spall.

"The Magician’s Nephew": When Polly and Digory discover some magic rings, they begin the most exciting and dangerous journey of their lives - and encounter the mighty lion Aslan.…

"The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe": Lucy, Peter, Edmund and Susan enter a magical world of talking fauns and flying horses, where the evil White Witch has cast Narnia in perpetual winter.

"The Horse and His Boy": Shasta and his talking horse Bree flee from a life of slavery and head for the freedom of Narnia, facing many perils along the way.

"Prince Caspian": Peter, Susan, Lucy, and Edmund are called upon to help Caspian free Narnia of his evil uncle’s regime and reclaim freedom and happiness.

"The Voyage of the Dawn Treader": Edmund, Lucy, and Eustace join King Caspian on a perilous mission to find his friends, the seven lost Lords of Narnia.

"The Silver Chair": Jill and Eustace set out to find King Caspian’s lost son, and in the grim land of the Earthmen they encounter the wicked Green Lady.

"The Last Battle": The King is in danger, and Narnia faces its darkest hour. Eustace and Jill must help its people fight for the future of the once-glorious kingdom.

©2014 BBC Worldwide Ltd (P)2014 BBC Worldwide Ltd

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    Alex 03-14-15
    Alex 03-14-15 Member Since 2015
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    "Abridged but Great Performance"
    What did you love best about The Complete Chronicles of Narnia?

    I enjoyed the full cast of characters and the sound effects that complemented the scenes.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of The Complete Chronicles of Narnia?

    The most memorable moments for me are from "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" because that story was the one I'd heard most as a child and so it stuck with me more than the others.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    (Spoilers) My favorite scene was at the end of The Silver Chair when Aslan and Caspian return to our world with Eustace and Jill and frighten away the bullies.


    Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

    I did laugh at quite a few parts throughout the book.


    Any additional comments?

    If you haven't read any of the books and really want to, you might want to get a full unabridged copy. If you like full-cast dramatizations or you have already read the full books I do recommend this. You get all the books for one credit, which is a great deal in my opinion. Sometimes the sound effects were loud enough to drown the words but it was well-performed in general and was well worth it.

    13 of 13 people found this review helpful
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    Carley 02-16-15
    Carley 02-16-15 Member Since 2015
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    "Should say "abridged""

    I love the chronicles of Narnia so I was happy to see a complete collection in one purchase. I didn't realize it was going to be so different from the books. All the actors were great, especially the kids but we miss all the great narration by CS Lewis which is what I love about Narnia. I wish the description had indicated (more than just the word "dramatized") that it was so different from the books. Prince Caspian was completely changed. I still loved it but I'll have to spend more on the actual audio books.

    73 of 78 people found this review helpful
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    Amazon Customer Dallas 10-25-15
    Amazon Customer Dallas 10-25-15 Member Since 2015

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    "I agree with others, it should say abridged."
    What would have made The Complete Chronicles of Narnia better?

    I agree with others, it should say abridged. I would not have wasted a credit on this had I known.


    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
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    envchemist Columbia, SC USA 12-17-14
    envchemist Columbia, SC USA 12-17-14 Member Since 2013
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    "I love these books and they have come alive!"
    Where does The Complete Chronicles of Narnia rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    These have been some of my favorite books since the age of 12 -many years ago in the bronze age! When I saw the ratings on this audible book and that it was ALL the books, I was hooked. What a gift. The cast is wonderful and they bring the characters to life! I have been listening to it before I go to sleep. If I fall asleep before my sleep timer kicks in--not a problem as I know them so well, I can pick right up in the car the next morning. If you love Narnia, buy this! You won't regret it.


    What did you like best about this story?

    EVERYTHING!


    Which character – as performed by Maurice Denham and Full Cast – was your favorite?

    Lucy.


    Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

    These are old friends, so it's hard to pick a moment. But I do remember Eustace remarking to Lucy and Edmond that he hated that holidays were over. Lucy remarked about what a let down it was to leave Narnia. Eustace said the main problem was that he had to go back to school. You could hear the dread and distress. Then the laughter as the 3 agreed that Eustace's parents would be worried about the bad influence the Pensie kids were.


    9 of 10 people found this review helpful
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    Kerwin B. Tyrone, Ga USA 01-27-15
    Kerwin B. Tyrone, Ga USA 01-27-15 Member Since 2014
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    "Great book series"

    I really enjoyed these books. The dramatization was outstanding. The thing that would make this series better if they were unabridged, I would rate them five stars across the board. Unfortunately they are abridged thus leaving me wanting more. That said, I would highly recommend this series.

    12 of 15 people found this review helpful
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    Timothy Hopton Casa Grande, AZ 10-20-15
    Timothy Hopton Casa Grande, AZ 10-20-15 Member Since 2015

    Gamer galore

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    "well done!"

    the only problem I had was sometimes while characters were whispering or moving further away it made it hard to hear without assisting the volume.

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    david 01-04-15
    david 01-04-15 Member Since 2014
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    "Truly a timeless classic"

    It was really awesome hearing and in turn visualize my favorite childhood books and stories of Narnia come to life with the Narrator and the actors acting out the scenes, you can visualize it 100%. They brought the books to life really well. I enjoyed and love it all the way thro.

    4 of 5 people found this review helpful
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    Jen TREMONTON, UTAH, US 03-29-15
    Jen TREMONTON, UTAH, US 03-29-15 Member Since 2015
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    "Amazing!"

    Amazing account in full cast audio. Kids and I loved it! Many great life lessons taught in story form. Highly recommend for anyone!

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    J. Simes 03-24-15
    J. Simes 03-24-15 Member Since 2016
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    "Great Story, but..."

    This story is definitely worth a credit, don't get me wrong. I probably shouldn't be complaining since others clearly noted that this is an abridged version. If you know the stories well though, it is kind of sad when they leave out things like the first joke. I also have heard dramatized versions that had an amazing rendition of Puddleglum's acting drunk before the giant king and queen. This version left that out entirely. And yes it is dramatized, which I found myself noticing over and over again. They would have one of the characters tell what was happening as it happened, instead of just having a narrator tell the story. And some of the voices just weren't that inspiring. If I had it to do over again, I might just go home and read the book. Or maybe I'd buy all the individual ones unabridged. Basically I've heard better dramatizations of this story. Nevertheless, it is a great story, and I highly recommend it.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    Paula 01-04-15
    Paula 01-04-15
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    "An treasure indispensable for any lover of book"
    Where does The Complete Chronicles of Narnia rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    This book is among the 50 best books I've read/listened until now, because is very catchy,, full of fantasy created by the author,with cultural references,and development of the characters or any other detail that a complex project like this has.









    Who was your favorite character and why?

    The book contains seven chronic, and each appears new characters and characters from previous stories appear mature, so it's hard choose one character. For me, every story has important characters that enrich the world created by the author.


    What about Maurice Denham and Full Cast ’s performance did you like?

    I loved. All cast incorporated and experienced every story managed. Some character becomes annoying. At other times we lost breath. What more can I say? For me, all the cast was and is amazing.


    Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

    No one that I'd coment.


    Any additional comments?

    I bought the book in another consumerist impulse to my resume and I think the right thing. For those that watched the films, the order in which the stories are presented in the book are strange. But, like Always, the book is much better than the films. Those that deteste the films because they are very children's like will be get surprise by how the book is amazing.
    For everyone that love books, this is an indispensable acquisition.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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  • Simon Thompson
    12/19/14
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    "Fantastic"

    Amazing its the FULL Narnia chronicles not just the films well worth buying love it.

    12 of 12 people found this review helpful
  • William
    2/18/15
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    "The reason I became a voice actor..."
    What did you like most about The Complete Chronicles of Narnia?

    As a child in the 90s, my mother bought me BBC Radio 4's The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe to listen to on a long car journey. My younger sister and I loved the dramatisation so much that we listened to it incessantly on repeat. From then on, each Christmas or Birthday brought the next instalment until we had all seven of the BBC's Narnia dramatisations.

    Almost twenty years later, I am a voice actor myself, reading audiobooks for a living! This morning, I received an Audible newsletter with suggestions of what books I might enjoy. Right in the middle was BBC's Chronicles of Narnia! I cannot explain my excitement! It had been almost 15 years since I'd listened to any of these stories!


    18 of 19 people found this review helpful
  • D. Lawson
    Birmingham, UK
    2/17/15
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    "Excellent retelling of a great classic."

    this BBC adaptation is an excellent retelling of the classic Chronicles of Narnia by C S Lewis. not a complete reading of the original books, but it seems to contain alk other essential elements from the original books.

    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
  • Darren
    12/5/15
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    "A worthy addition to any collection"
    Would you consider the audio edition of The Complete Chronicles of Narnia to be better than the print version?

    This dramatization complements the original stories beautifully. Each scene has been carefully crafted with the sort of audio landscape you would naturally expect from any quality BBC production.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Probably Mr. Tumnus; who wouldn't want to have tea with him?


    Which scene did you most enjoy?

    Probably the final entry into the Witch's castle, but there really are far too many to choose from, particularly as all seven stories have been combined herein.


    Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

    I defy anyone not to become emotionally involved with these tales.


    Any additional comments?

    How wonderful to have all seven performances combined into a single Audible book. I first heard the Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe dramatization as an eight-year-old and was too terrified to advance beyond the first thirty minutes for many months following our first encounter with the White Queen. Over twenty years later, the tales continue to thrill, inspire, sadden and intrigue me, even though I have heard and reread them countless times. These dramatizations really are outstanding - they appealed to me as a child when perhaps the stories on their own wouldn't have. A worthy addition to any collection with timeless value derived from first class storytelling and excellent performances from many renowned actors.

    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
  • Emilia
    7/22/15
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    "Amazing audio experience"

    From the music to the characters to the incredible storyline. A firm favorite that we have already listened to twice.

    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
  • Michelle
    LIVERPOOL, United Kingdom
    7/20/15
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    "Good old fashioned adventure"

    These are lovely abridged dramatisations of the Narnia series. Great value to get the full set as one book. Most of the detail is here even though it is abridged.

    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  • Sarah D.
    2/18/15
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    "Excellent!"

    Really impressed with how these books have come to life, highly recommended to all ages. Excellent, great quality all round.

    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  • Boothus
    12/2/15
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    "Fantastic listen!!"
    Where does The Complete Chronicles of Narnia rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    This is a full cast recording of all of the Narnia books and is fantastically done, the characters are well developed and you can always keep up with what is happening, so for a single credit it would be foolish nothe to purchase!


    What was one of the most memorable moments of The Complete Chronicles of Narnia?

    I won't say anything to spoil any of the books, but the Final Battle was definitely my favorite, it had a lot of depth and mystery to it.


    Any additional comments?

    But this is essentially 7 mini plays, professionally done and you'd be a fool to miss out if you like Narnia or are completely new to the series.

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • Katheryn
    Leicester, United Kingdom
    12/1/15
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    "Children's classics suitable for all"
    Would you consider the audio edition of The Complete Chronicles of Narnia to be better than the print version?

    This is a dramatisation of the chronicles of Narnia and is a good medium to either experience CS Lewis' classics for the first time or revisit childhood memories.


    What other book might you compare The Complete Chronicles of Narnia to, and why?

    A good counterpoint to Pullman's Northern Lights series.


    Any additional comments?

    Excellent narration, very easy to follow and good to see the complete works rather than just the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • John
    Hull, United Kingdom
    12/1/15
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    "A great play"
    Would you consider the audio edition of The Complete Chronicles of Narnia to be better than the print version?

    They each have their own merits but I read all seven books when I was younger so I wanted to experience the story a different way.


    What did you like best about this story?

    The links between the various books/plays are great and the overall continuing story and the individual plots are unique and interesting.


    Have you listened to any of Maurice Denham and Full Cast ’s other performances? How does this one compare?

    I'm not sure if I've heard Maurice Denham's dramatisations before but I've heard many BBC Radio 4 plays and as far as I recollect I've enjoyed them all. Yet again this Audiobook dramatisation showcases the BBC at its best.


    Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

    The classic resurrection of Aslan and the victories of good versus evil are all moving in their own ways.


    Any additional comments?

    I would recommend anyone to experience one of the BBC Radio 4 dramatisations as all the ones I've heard (both by buying them on Audible and by listening to Radio 4) are truly excellent.

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful

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