Wind in the willows book and cd alan bennett

The novels popularity grew slowly over the years and a. This book was so successful that it enabled the author to retire from banking and take up a country life somewhat like that of his creations. By alan bennett adapted from the book by kenneth grahame music by jeremy sams by arrangement with origin theatrical on behalf of samuel french ltd. Alan bennett narrates five muchloved stories by kenneth grahame, lewis carroll and aa milne. Alan bennett born 9 may 1934 is an english actor, author, playwright, and screenwriter. The wind in the willows is a childrens novel by british novelist kenneth grahame, first published in 1908. Buy the wind in the willows by alan bennett from waterstones today. The wind in the willows is the classic story featuring ratty, mole, badger and toad of toad hall. The wind in the willows reading by kenneth grahame, alan. Alan bennett introduces this edition, writing about the history of the project and the staging of. Animal costumes are a challenge for the designer, who must decide how to blend human and animal characteristics. The wind in the willows s02e06 patient toad duration.

T wenty years since it was first produced at the national theatre, alan bennett s stage adaptation of the wind in the willows has become a classic in its own right. The wind in the willows bbc childrens classics audio cd audiobook, cd, unabridged. The wind in the willows isnt really a childrens book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His collaboration as writer and performer with dudley moore, jonathan miller and peter cook in the. Kenneth grahames the wind in the willows book and audio cd set. Alan bennett, kenneth grahame, bbc worldwide limited.

I still have my copy of the book and a wonderful recounting of the tale on a double vinyl lp set recorded in 1960. His stories and essays were initially published in periodicals such as the yellow book and then collected together as pagan papers 1893. The great kenneth williams reading the wind in the willows i am so excited writes sam. When three tight friends mole alan bennett, ratty sir michael. The wind in the willows alan bennett bbc radio drama. I bought this cd for myself whilst shopping for christmas presents as i wanted to be reminded of the story. In alice in wonderland, when alice follows a white rabbit down a hole. Many of the original cast from alan bennetts acclaimed national theatre production appear in this. The wind in the willows 1908 is based on letters and stories that graham made for his only child, alistair. With alan bennett, michael palin, michael gambon, rik mayall. Alternately slowmoving and fastpaced, it the wind in the willows book. Narrated by bill paterson with a reading from grahames book by alan bennett.

The wind in the willows reading bbc radio collection. Now alan bennett has written an adaptation for the stage, a version which is both true to the original and yet carries that distinctive bennett hallmark. As entertaining and engrossing as much of todays childrens literature is, it would be rare for me to use the word beautiful to describe it. Childrens literature in the time of kenneth grahame is very different to that of today. I loved the wind in the willows as a child, and when i experienced sleep problems as an adult and someone suggested an audio book i decided to give this a try along with some more grown up books. This was followed by the golden age 1895 and dream days 1898. He stayed to teach and research medieval history at the university for several years. Kenneth grahames the wind in the willows the classic 1960 full cast recording abridged 2x audio cd by kenneth grahame, richard goolden, et al. Kodi archive and support file community software vintage software apk msdos cd rom software cd rom software library. It has been adapted for screen, stage, and even a ride. In his own inimitable style, alan bennett gives voice to each and every character in kenneth grahames beguiling novel. His stories and essays were initially published in periodicals such as the yellow book and then collected together as pagan papers. Richard briers reads the best ever talking book version of kenneth grahames masterpiece. Milnes dramatisation of the novel as toad of toad hall brought it greater success.

He was born in leeds and attended oxford university, where he studied history and performed with the oxford revue. In his own inimitable style, alan bennett gives voice to each and every character in. Richard briers, adrian scarborough and terence rigby star in this fullcast dramatisation, narrated by alan bennett. Many of the original cast from alan bennett s acclaimed national theatre production appear in this special dramatisation for bbc radio 4 including richard briers as rat, adrian scarborough as mole, and terence rigby as albert with alan bennett as the narrator. Booktopia has the wind in the willows, bbc childrens classics audio book by kenneth grahame.

The wind in the willows is the classic story featuring ratty, mole, badger and toad of toad hall in alice in wonderland, when alice follows a white rabbit down a hole, she embarks on a series of adventures with some of the most weird and wonderful characters ever encountered. Bennett is even able to inject the odd sly joke for the adult without. The wind in the willows is one of the most famous english childrens books, one of the most famous books about animals, and a classic book about messing about in boats. Alan bennett s brilliant adaptation of wind in the willows by kenneth graham, one of the alltime great animal stories and a true classic of childrens literature synopsis. Bennett s voice is relaxing, there are no sudden changes in volume, and he reads at a good pace. Julian fellowes webchat your questions answered on the wind in the willows, downton abbey, winning an oscar and nandos read more alan bennett brought his own distinctive touch to. Alan bennett reads five muchloved stories by kenneth grahame, lewis carroll and aa milne. Buy a discounted audible edition of the wind in the willows audio cd from australias leading online bookstore. With the arrival of spring and fine weather outside, the goodnatured mole loses patience with spring cleaning. Many of the original cast from alan bennetts acclaimed national theatre production appear.

Buy a discounted audible edition of the wind in the willows audio cd. Each one is gloriously beautiful, but i do adore ingpens color and his detail. Alan bennets adaptation of kenneth grahames timeless tale. The wind in the willows by alan bennett waterstones. The wind in the willows, bbc childrens classics audio. By alan bennett adapted from the book by kenneth grahame. The wind in the willows play grahame, kenneth, bennett, alan on.

In alice in wonderland, when alice follows a white rabbit down a hole she embarks on a series of adventures with some of the most weird and wonderful. Grahame, kennethwind in willows read alan bennett 3cd cd. The wind in the willows, bbc childrens classics audiobook. Fans of ingpen know his work on such books as treasure island. With robert ingpens illustrated edition, the wind in the willows is now given a beautiful makeover. Wind in the willows reading by kenneth grahame cdaudio. Kenneth grahame dramatised by alan bennett the wind in the. Many of the original cast from alan bennetts acclaimed national theatre. Join mole, ratty and badger as they try to control the highspirited and madcap escapades of toad.

Wind in the willows reading by kenneth grahame, 9780563536864, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. One spring morning, mole abandons his spring cleaning and surfaces into the sunlight and warm grass of a great meadow. The wind in the willows, kenneth grahame the wind in the willows is a childrens novel by scottish novelist kenneth grahame, first published in 1908. Costume design by mark thompson for billy and tommy the hedgehogs and portly the baby otter in alan bennett s play the wind in the willows, national theatre, 1990. W hen alan bennett s droll adaptation of kenneth grahames edwardian riverbank idyll first surfaced at the. Written by kenneth grahame, alan bennett adaptation, audiobook narrated by alan bennett, richard briers, adrian scarborough, terence rigby. Book 7 of 1 in the sterling illustrated classics series. A national theatre hit in 1990, grahames muchloved woodland characters combine with the drollness of bennett.

In alice in wonderland, when alice follows a white rabbit down a hole she embarks on a series of adventures with some of the most weird and wonderful characters ever encountered. Buy wind in the willows reading bbc radio collection unabridged by grahame, kenneth, bennett, alan isbn. Alan bennett s other best known works include his adaptation of the wind in the willows 1990 for the national theatre, the madness of george iii 1991, also for the national and subsequently an oscarwinning film and, for bbc tv, two series of the monologues talking heads. Milne 2017, cd, unabridged at the best online prices at ebay. The wind in the willows one spring morning, mole abandons his spring cleaning and surfaces into the sunlight and warm grass of a great meadow. My ma in childrens literature has restarted after the christmas break, and were looking at how children respond to books. Rambling busily along the hedgerows he comes all at once to the edge of a river. The wind in the willows reading by kenneth grahame, alan bennett.

When mole goes boating with the water rat instead of springcleaning, he discovers a new world. For me, not as good as a a milnes original adaptation toad of toad hall. Chesterton offers a remarkably perceptive analysis of social and moral issues, even more relevant today than in his own time. Alan bennett introduces this edition, writing about the history of the project and the staging of the production. The best i can say is that my 5 year old was happy enough listening to it. The wind in the willows by alan bennett and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The house at pooh corner bbc audio collection audio cd audiobook, cd.