Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. In this fascinating biography of the notorious libertine, ian kelly draws on documents by casanova, his friends and his lovers male and female in order to bring fresh insights to the mans life and world. Casanova is fascinating to people for stories of his romanticsexual exploits. Born in 1725 to italian and spanish parentage, giacomo casanova. Read benedict cumberbatch, in transition an unauthorised performance biography by lynnette porter available from rakuten kobo. Casanova was so famous as a womanizer that his name remains synonymous with the art of seduction. Benedict cumberbatch reads ian kellys casanova cover art. Casanova by giacomo casanova overdrive rakuten overdrive.
The rediscovered railway mysteries and other stories by john taylor. Ap benedict cumberbatch had a ready answer when asked when he might star in another sherlock on pbs. Benedict cumberbatch reads five stories featuring the famous vegetarian railway detective, thorpe hazell, as heard on bbc radio 4. Written by giacomo casanova, audiobook narrated by benedict cumberbatch.
Benedict cumberbatch reads ian kellys casanova audiobook ian. Defending the suspect is deemed hopeless, so the case is handed to a novice. Casanova written by ian kelly performed by benedict. Benedict cumberbatch has been cast as doctor stephen strange in the new marvel film based on the hugely influential comic book series which is set to be released in the us on 4 november 2016. Intense and scandalous, casanova s extraordinary adventures take the listener on an incredible voyage across 18thcentury europe from france to russia, poland to spain and turkey to germany, with venice at their heart. Starting on monday 12th may 2014 a rare repeat of mansfield park starring david tennant and benedict cumberbatch from 2003 was broadcast on bbc radio 4 extra. An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. Editions of the story of my life by giacomo casanova. Oct 20, 2016 the cult of sir benedict cumberbatch, some members of which identify as cumberbitches, is drooling over the sherlock actors very dramatic reading of a letter by artist sol lewitt to. He associated with european royalty, popes and cardinals, along with luminaries such as voltaire, goethe and mozart. The story of my life is the explosive and exhilarating autobiography by the infamous libertine giacomo casanova. In the affair of the german dispatchbox, hazell hatches a daring plan to retrieve a highly sensitive government document.
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. It premiered in june 2014 at bats theatre in new zealand. In this fascinating biography of the notorious libertine, ian kelly draws on documents by casanova and his friends, and his lovers male and female in order to bring fresh insights to the mans life and world. Benedict cumberbatch, star of the imitation game the actor gained critical acclaim and a big following for his role in sherlock. His parents, wanda ventham and timothy carlton born timothy carlton congdon cumberbatch, are both actors. Benedict cumberbatch has the most wonderful way of moving through each of the characters and placing you, the listener. Benedict cumberbatch passionately reads sol lewitts famous. A graduate of the victoria university of manchester, he continued his training at the london academy of music and dramatic art, obtaining a master of arts in classical acting. The list of radio plays in which benedict has appeared along with any available links to listen online is below. Into darkness, the hobbit trilogy, twelve years a slave, august. The trouble with benedict cumberbatch is that his tone of voice is that of a impatient, imperious rotten swine, and yet the things he says are invariably lovely.
My dear bessie starring benedict cumberbatch and louise brealey buy on amazon benedict cumberbatch and louise brealey read a love story in letters, played out against the backdrop of the second world war. Benedict cumberbatch reads sherlock holmes rediscovered railway mysteries. Browse audiobooks read by benedict cumberbatch sorted by. Jun 01, 2011 benedict cumberbatch read casanova by ian kelly. Benedict timothy carlton cumberbatch cbe born 19 july 1976 is an english actor who has performed in film, television, theatre and radio. There is a my most favorite of all time starred by him the imitation game. This was to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the original publication of the novel by jane austen. Benedict timothy carlton cumberbatch was born and raised in london, england. Written by ian kelly, narrated by benedict cumberbatch. Four original short stories audiobook by john taylor. Benedict cumberbatch books, poetry, and theatrical readings. Dont pillory benedict cumberbatch at least he cares. The narration by benedict cumberbatch is fantastic, and perfect for the part. In this fascinating biography of the notorious libertine, ian kelly draws on documents by casanova, his friends, and his lovers male.
He is a grandson of submarine commander henry carlton cumberbatch, and a greatgrandson of diplomat henry arnold cumberbatch cmg. Born in 1725 to italian and spanish parentage, giacomo casanova lived a long and exci. In this fascinating biography of the notorious libertine, ian kelly draws on documents by casanova, his friends and his lovers male. Four original short stories audiobook written by john taylor. Download benedict cumberbatch reads ian kellys casanova. Apparently, a fan ran into him in an ice cream shop and he was nice to her.
Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. Subtitles the sign of four pre intermediate level duration. In this fascinating biography of the notorious libertine, ian kelly draws on documents by casanova, his friends, and his lovers male and female in order to bring fresh. Inside the splashy, new marvel movies big hollywood premierewith a star whos about to become a father for the. Metamorphosis by franz kafka, read by benedict cumberbatch by. Nov 23, 2016 a scholar and an adventurer casanova travelled widely through. Benedict cumberbatch music, videos, stats, and photos.
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He reads it with a soft, deep, sensual voice and with such passion. Benedict cumberbatch reads ian kellys casanova audiobook. Benedict cumberbatch reads ian kellys casanova by ian. Aug 20, 2015 benedict cumberbatch reads sherlock holmes rediscovered railway mysteries. Stream benedict cumberbatch reads sherlock holmes an inscrutable masquerade part1 3 by stranskakarolina from desktop or your mobile device.
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Benedict cumberbatch plays the young, feisty, devastatingly acute horace rumpole in this collection of cracking cases, also starring timothy west as the older rumpole. The film also starred natalie portman black swan and eric bana as henry viii. A scholar and an adventurer casanova travelled widely throughout europe. Benedict cumberbatch is quite good when it come to play role of isolated genius. Four sherlock holmes stories narrated by benedict cumberbatch. Benedict cumberbatch reads ian kellys casanova audio.
Benedict cumberbatch reads ian kellys biography of one of the most beguiling and controversial individuals of any age. Benedict cumberbatch has 42 books on goodreads with 11948 ratings. Benedict cumberbatch has spoken about when he was playing hamlet in 2015 and made an onstage. Audiobook benedict cumberbatch read casanova youtube. Below is a section of the various books benedict has narrated and links to buy them to the extent that theyre available. The film, starring heath ledger as casanova with jeremy irons and sienna miller, will be released in uk february 2006. Benedict timothy carlton cumberbatch born 19 july 1976 is an english film, television, and theatre actor. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. I know all you sherlock fans and star trek fans who have seen him are undoubtedly drooling right about now, and rightfully so. The first part of the memoirs of giacomo casanova, a special film tiein version. Benedict cumberbatch reads sherlock holmes an inscrutable. In the affair of the german dispatchbox, hazell hatches a daring plan to retrieve a highly sensitive government document before it reaches the german ambassador.
Benedict cumberbatch reads shakespeares the seven ages of man. Benedict cumberbatch reads franz kafkas surreal novel. Born in 1725 to italian and spanish parentage, giacomo casanova lived. Why benedict cumberbatch was the only man who could play. I was so excited to find that benedict cumberbatch had done the reading for an audiobook version of sherlock holmes. It is the 50s, and two war heroes have been shot dead. Food is ferried in tumbrels for the coronation ball in the face of a hungry crowd. If youre a huge huge fan of benedict coconut and you still havent checked this out yet, you should definitely click that link and listen because his voice is the best and i am sure youll fiddle your. Oct 21, 2016 why benedict cumberbatch was the only man who could play doctor strange. List of benedict cumberbatch performances wikipedia. Within a few years, casanova returns to venice, now a handsome and dashing young man, with a string of potential mistresses and a somewhat unlikely career in the church. In this fascinating biography of the notorious libertine, ian kelly draws on documents by casanova, his friends, and his lovers male and female in order to bring fresh insights to the mans life and world.
Benedict cumberbatch sits beneath a pale pink gazebo in a quiet courtyard of the san clemente palace kempinski hotel in venice, finishing his penultimate interview of the day. Browse audiobooks read by benedict cumberbatch sorted by best selling this month page 1 audiobooks. Listen to benedict cumberbatch reads sherlock holmes. He first performed at the open air theatre, regents park in shakespearean. Casanova 2 metamorphosis 20 ode to a nightingale 42 jabberwocky 47 kubla khan 48 benedict cumberbatch. This little audiobook is perfect if you have to do little chores and dont want the. Casanova 2 metamorphosis 20 ode to a nightingale 42 jabberwocky 47 kubla khan 48. Sep 23, 2017 dont pillory benedict cumberbatch at least he cares. Cumberbatch was speaking to tv critics from london about a very different drama he stars in and produced, the child in time.
Books by benedict cumberbatch author of the hound of the. Yes what does benedict cumberbatch bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book. Dec 25, 2019 the other boleyn girl is a historical drama based on the novel by phillippa gregory depicting the life of mary boleyn sister of anne. In casanova, noted author ian kelly traces the life of giacomo casanova, a man whose very name is synonymous with sensuality, seduction and sexual prowess. This creates a conflict of affection in which fans are both slightly fearful of his mighty wrath youve seen those star trek into.
Benedict cumberbatch, in transition ebook by lynnette porter. Adapted for radio by the awardwinning dirk maggs, this captivating dramatisation features a stellar cast including david harewood, sophie okonedo, benedict cumberbatch. Benedict cumberbatch reads ian kellys casanova media on. Download audiobooks narrated by benedict cumberbatch to your device. What made the experience of listening to benedict cumberbatch reads sherlock holmes rediscovered railway stories the most enjoyable. Would you consider the audio edition of casanova to be better than the print version.
Benedict cumberbatch records audiobook of william golding. Code breaker alan turing was a puzzle himself cumberbatch stars in the imitation game, as the british mathematician who helped break german codes. A scholar and an adventurer casanova travelled widely through. Aug 06, 2014 benedict cumberbatch records audiobook of william golding novel this article is more than 5 years old sherlock actor to voice the first ever unabridged reading of the spire, the nobel laureates. The snowman and the snowdog by raymond briggs audiobook extract read by benedict cumberbatch. English actor benedict cumberbatch has performed in many films, television series, theatre productions, and recorded lines for various radio programs, narrations and video games. Benedict cumberbatchs most popular book is the metamorphosis. This bio addresses some of the most notorious of those as well as tell of his adventures throughout europe and his back and forth relationship with venice. Benedict cumberbatch reads sherlock holmes rediscovered. In this fascinating biography of the notorious libertine, ian kelly draws on documents by casanova. Benedict cumberbatch is in great demand as a narrator of audio books.
However, i was a little sad to realize that it is not one of sir arthur conan doyles novels, but instead a new author who was attempting to write as the characters. His voice has been rather popularly described by caitlin moran, in the times, as being reminiscent of a jaguar hiding in a cello. Jul 25, 2012 oh great, another example of benedict cumberbatch s treachery. Born in 1725 to italian and spanish parentage, giacomo casanova lived a long and exciting life. From benedict cumberbatch to sherlock holmes 1 from benedict cumberbatch to sherlock holmes. Listen to benedict cumberbatch reads ian kellys casanova.
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