Download audiobooks narrated by benedict cumberbatch to your device. I got hypnotized while listening to the new adventures of the baker street crimefighting duo on my mp4. Im 95% sure ferdinand is played by benedict cumberbatch, but his name isnt listed. The newspaper revealed that sophie, 39, gave birth. Plus i would recommend watching a film with helen mirren as prosperoprospera mind blowing.
Yes, benedict cumberbatch is bored of his current moniker who wouldnt be when it has its own name generator. This stunning work of audio theater, fully dramatized with performances by theosf cast, is a mustlisten. Benedict cumberbatch reads shakespeare for bbc drama promo. The first one is much ado about nothing, hosted by helen hunt. He became popular for portraying a modern sherlock holmes in the tv series sherlock 2010 and then garnered substantial roles in such films as the imitation game 2014 and doctor strange 2016. 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. Mar 26, 2017 actor benedict cumberbatch and his wife sophie hunter have become proud parents to their second son, according to reports in the mail on sunday.
Metamorphosis by franz kafka, read by benedict cumberbatch. The tempest audiobook by william shakespeare 9789629546946. William shakespeare, the tempest the last of the topshelf shakespeare plays. Benedict cumberbatch reads all the worlds a stage from. I was one of five teachers who had done a training course. Mansfield park 2003 audio benedict s earliest radio work. Metamorphosis by franz kafka, read by benedict cumberbatch by. Benedict as ferdinand, son of the king of naples, in shakespeares last play the tempest. See more ideas about audio books, benedict cumberbatch. When a shipwreckcaused by the eponymous tempest brings en. Benedict cumberbatch narrated audio books at simply.
Listen to the tempest audiobook by william shakespeare, narrated by sir ian mckellen, emilia fox, scott handy, ben owukwe. Performances are obviously superb but the story itself has so much meaning, so many interpretations. King lear arkangel shakespeare audio cd audiobook, cd, unabridged. Sir ian mckellen prospero, ben onwukwe caliban, emilia fox miranda, benedict cumberbatch ferdinand, john mcandrew sebastian, roger hammond. There is also a dark, savage, native character named caliban. Listen to tempest audiobook by william shakespeare. How to get a voice like benedict cumberbatch quora. He is a grandson of submarine commander henry carlton cumberbatch, and a greatgrandson of diplomat henry arnold cumberbatch. The wronged duke raises a tempest to shipwreck his old opponents on his island so that he can ensur. 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. Benedict cumberbatch reads ian kellys biography of one of the most beguiling and controversial individuals of any age. Those written after are either only partially written by shakespeare or phonedin. In the tempest, long considered one of shakespeare s most lyrical plays, prospero, a sorcerer, and his daughter, miranda, have been stranded on an enchanted island for 12 years.
Benedict cumberbatch has 42 books on goodreads with 12141 ratings. To mark the 60th anniversary of the publication of lord of the flies, we are releasing the first ever unabridged recording of william goldings the spire, read by the brilliant benedict cumberbatch. It is the 50s, and two war heroes have been shot dead. The 2003 adaptation of mansfield park was directed by sally avens, benedict cumberbatch. Bunicul sau, henry carlton cumberbatch, o figura proeminenta a societa. Ian kelly author, benedict cumberbatch narrator, bbc worldwide ltd publisher try audible free. The current title seems to suggest that more in depth information regarding cumberbatchs performances should be covered in its scope. It premiered in june 2014 at bats theatre in new zealand.
In august 2014, he recorded the first ever unabridged audiobook of william. Jan 01, 2014 the book offers a good overview about benedict cumberbatchs career and it even puts a light on his very early days including some really nice quotes from as well early critics. The film also starred natalie portman black swan and eric bana as henry viii. Nov 01, 2004 sir ian mckellen, fresh from his performance as gandalf in lord of the rings is prospero, and heads a strong cast in shakespeares last great play. The dreams of william golding benedict read some of goldings work for this bbc 2 arena special. Although benedict cumberbatch s warm, resonant voice makes him a very fine narrator, he has recorded little since his fame as sherlock. With emilia fox as miranda, scott handy in the pivotal role of the sprite ariel, and ben owukwe as caliban, this new production, directed by john tydeman. Benedict timothy carlton cumberbatch was born and raised in london, england. 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 nightjar benedict cumberbatch narrated this innovative audio only game for the iphone. With emilia fox as miranda, scott handy in the pivotal role of the sprite ariel and ben. Apr 26, 2016 benedict cumberbatch, ian mckellen, and tim minchin arguing over hamlet is your dumb highbrow fun for the day. Stream metamorphosis by franz kafka, read by benedict cumberbatch, a playlist by lorettacosgrove from desktop or your mobile device. The 2003 adaptation of mansfield park was directed by sally avens, benedict cumberbatch and david tennant can be heard as the quite differing brothers edmund and tom, cousins of the main character. The wronged duke raises a tempest to shipwreck his old opponents on his island so that he can ensure justice is done. Written by william shakespeare, narrated by sir ian mckellen, emilia fox, scott handy, ben owukwe. Season 3 just started on pbs, for those who are interested. English actor benedict cumberbatch has performed in many films, television series, theatre productions, and recorded lines for various radio programs, narrations and video games. This was about 80% of all the recorded cumberbatch s in the usa. See more ideas about benedict cumberbatch, sherlock bbc and benedict cumberbatch.
The tempest 2004 audio benedict as ferdinand, son of the king of naples, in shakespeares last play the tempest sir ian mckellen as prospero leads this audio recording of shakespeares last play, the tempest, with a strong cast including emilia fox as miranda, scott handy as ariel and benedict cumberbatch as ferdinand. See our list of benedict cumberbatch narrated audio books. What has benedict cumberbatch named his second son. Greatest audiobooks v2 start your f r e e audiobooks. Other credits include appearing in lady from the sea at the almeida theatre and the lead in a bbc film dunkirk. Which brings up the age old question, who should play opposite. The cumberbatch family name was found in the usa, and the uk between 1880 and 1920. Benedict timothy carlton cumberbatch cbe born 19 july 1976 is an english actor. Hear benedict cumberbatch read john keats ode to a. Stream metamorphosis by franz kafka, read by benedict cumberbatch, a playlist by lorettacosgrove from desktop or your mobile device soundcloud javascript is disabled. Apr 01, 2015 blackstone audio is proudto present the oregon shakespeare festivals 2014 production of thetempest, shakespeares magical romantic comedy, directed by tony taccone. Tempest by william shakespeare available from rakuten kobo.
The most cumberbatch families were found in the uk in 1891. If you enjoy shakespeares comedies you should not miss out on this edition of the tempest. During the play miranda utters the phrase oh brave new world that has such people in it, which inspired the title of aldous huxleys very popular book brave new world. An adaptation of the tetralogy of novels of the same name by ford madox ford. He has also read for several audiobooks, including casanova, the tempest, the making. Sherlock star benedict cumberbatch will be starring in a new trailer showcasing the best of bbc drama in which he reads lines from shakespeares as you like it. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. Benedict cumberbatchs most popular book is the metamorphosis. Prince charles plays hamlet in brilliant bbc sketch. In august 2014, he recorded the first ever unabridged audiobook of william goldings. When mulling over who could do justice to the voice of satan on good omens, the only name that popped up in neil gaimans mind was benedict cumberbatch but not for the reason you. This was about 80% of all the recorded cumberbatchs in the usa. Below is a section of the various books benedict has narrated and links to buy them to.
William shakespeare the tempest audio book youtube. Moby dick big read project benedict cumberbatch read a chapter for this project to celebrate melvilles novel. With emillia fox as miranda, scott handy in the pivotal role of the sprite ariel and ben owukwe as caliban, this new production. His parents, wanda ventham and timothy carlton born timothy carlton congdon cumberbatch, are both actors. A graduate of the victoria university of manchester, he continued his training at the. It was in an exiled tibetan community, just outside of darjeeling, on the border. Benedict cumberbatch, star of the imitation game the actor gained critical acclaim and a big following for his role in sherlock. The tempest was an assigned reading for my studies. The complete book is quite long drawnout and gets lost in counting facts and giving background information sometimes. Benedict cumberbatch and david tennant are the perfect combination on this audio version. Jason merrittgetty images british actors have a particularly strong relationship with the works of shakespeare, as theyll have studied his plays when honing their stagecraft and possibly discovered some of their best thespian tricks while working out how to tackle polonius or caliban at a tender age.
Meryl streep, benedict cumberbatch, and andrew rannells as the world hunkers down and indulges in newfound free time, there has never been a greater need for booksand audiobooks. In the tempest, long considered one of shakespeares most lyrical plays, prospero, a sorcerer, and his daughter, miranda, have been stranded on an enchanted island for 12 years. Photo by johan persson so benedict cumberbatch, playing hamlet in lyndsey turners production of the play at the barbican theatre in london, has. Bennie on audiobooks benaddict cumbersbumberswumbers. Benedict cumberbatch, ian mckellen, and tim minchin arguing over hamlet is your dumb highbrow fun for the day. Bbc a short while ago, there was a global kerfuffle among benedict cumberbatch fans when the bbc tweeted that they had secured his services for a new and secret. Benedict cumberbatch reads kurt vonneguts incensed letter to the high school that burned slaughterhousefive based in seoul, colin marshall writes and broadcasts on cities and culture. He first performed for the new shakespeare company at open air theatre, regents park for two seasons. Ian mckellen seeks to demystify shakespeare with new app. Benedict cumberbatch, in full benedict timothy carlton cumberbatch, born july 19, 1976, london, england, acclaimed british motionpicture, theatre, and television actor known for his portrayals of intelligent, often uppercrust characters, for his deep resonant voice, and for his distinctive name. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free.
The tempest has also been drawn upon heavily during both the recent olympic and paralympic ceremonies. Sir ian mckellen releases new apps to make shakespeares plays. Books by benedict cumberbatch goodreads share book. Its shadow falls ever darker on the world below, and on dean jocelin in particular. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Defending the suspect is deemed hopeless, so the case is handed to a novice. Sir ian mckellen, fresh from his performance as gandalf in lord of the rings, is prospero, and heads a strong cast in shakespeares last great play. Titles read by benedict cumberbatch the tempest unabridged.
Benedict cumberbatch complete bio, from sherlock, the fifth estate and star trek to dating history to education. Benedict cumberbatch tells four stories based on the character of sherlock holmes by arthur conan doyle by john taylor and casanova by ian kelly. Jan 26, 2019 the tempest by william shakespeare full audiobook. Greatestaudiobooks v2 start your f r e e audiobooks. Benedict cumberbatch played the title role in hawking for the bbc, which is a film about the early life of the genius stephen hawking. The full text of the tempest as published in the first folio. This is been a good article for benedict cumberbatch. Heuristic shakespeare the tempest is the first of 37 new apps to help students better understand the works of the famous bard. Nevertheless, the spire rises octagon upon octagon, pinnacle by pinnacle, until the stone pillars shriek and the ground beneath it swims. I was kind of forced to read it but i ended up falling in love with the book. Benedict cumberbatch will be joined by unexpected characters when he reprises his role as doctor strange, according to marvel boss kevin feige.
Sir ian mckellen, fresh from his performance as gandalf in lord of the rings is prospero, and heads a strong cast in shakespeares last great play. Benedict cumberbatch is in great demand as a narrator of audio books. The tempest the tempest by william shakespeare youtube. 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.
In 1880 there were 4 cumberbatch families living in ohio. The tennessee aquarium named one of its otters benny in reference to cumberbatchs first name after a naming contest on the zoos website. Theres a little bendyduck cucumberpants in all of us. Prince charles plays hamlet in brilliant bbc sketch alongside benedict cumberbatch, dame judi dench and sir ian mckellen save this video content is no longer available. Jack londons 1903 novel about the adventures of a sled dog during the klondike gold rush. Ohio had the highest population of cumberbatch families in 1880. Sir ian mckellen as prospero leads this audio recording of shakespeares last play, the tempest, with a. Titles read by benedict cumberbatch titles read by benedict cumberbatch the tempest unabridged. Mansfield park 2003 audio benedicts earliest radio work. Banished from his own lands by a usurping brother, prospero and his daughter miranda have been living on a. Benedict cumberbatch and sophie hunter welcome son, named. Benedict cumberbatch, acclaimed british movie, theater, and television actor known for playing intelligent characters.
William goldings the spire read by benedict cumberbatch by. Audiobooks narrated by benedict cumberbatch audible. See more ideas about benedict cumberbatch, sherlock bbc and benedict cumberbatch sherlock. From the author of lord of the flies, the spire is a dark and powerful portrait of one mans will, and the folly that he. Benedict cumberbatch has the most magnificient voice and his speech is flawless. Benedict cumberbatch performances list of benedict cumberbatch performances this article appears to be a bare list and the title should that. Sir ian mckellen as prospero is everything you might hope for and more, which is no. Mar 27, 2017 it has just been reported that benedict cumberbatch and his wife sophie hunter welcomed their second child into the world three and a half weeks ago.
If youve kept up with open culture for a while, you know that kurt vonnegut could write a good letter, whether home from world war ii, to high school students, to other writers, to john f. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Benedict cumberbatch the jh movie collections official wiki. See more ideas about audio books, benedict cumberbatch and sherlock bbc. List of benedict cumberbatch performances wikipedia.