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A Christmas Carol

A BBC Radio Reading

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A Christmas Carol

By: Charles Dickens
Narrated by: Tom Baker
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Tom Baker reads Charles Dickens' timeless seasonal story.

Charles Dickens' story of solitary miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who is taught the true meaning of Christmas by the three ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, has become one of the timeless classics of English literature. First published in 1843, it introduces us not only to Scrooge himself but also to the memorable characters of underpaid desk clerk Bob Cratchit and his poor family, the poorest amongst whom is the ailing and crippled Tiny Tim.

In this new recording, Tom Baker delivers a tour-de-force performance as he narrates the story. The listener joins Scrooge on Christmas Eve, witnesses the visitation of Marley's ghost, and is given a glimpse of the many homes and lives which Scrooge has touched in his wretched life to date. This ultimately uplifting tale is a festive delight to be treasured and listened to again and again.

©2012 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2012 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
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For those who love A Christmas Carol and Tom Baker, this is the perfect purchase. I love it! Tom brings much passion to the reading in ways that, for me, produced a feel of actually being in the story!

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The Tom Baker narration is the best ever!

This is the best version of A Christmas Carol I have ever heard narrated. Tom Baker is the best!Listening to this audio book will become my new Christmas Eve tradition. I shall time it so that it ends as the sun is coming up on Christmas Day!

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A Must for Tom Baker Fans

Would you consider the audio edition of Tom Baker Reads 'A Christmas Carol' to be better than the print version?

Absolutely. Tom Baker has an excellent voice and his delivery is perfect.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

Well, it is a classic story even if Charles Dickens is a bit off.

Have you listened to any of Tom Baker’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No I haven't. I did realize he did. I would listen to the newspaper if Tom read it.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Old grouch gets a personality overhaul.

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Most excellent!

this is the first time I have listened to this story, I have heard the dramatization of it but never heard or read the actual book. this is truly a treasure, loved how Tom Baker narrated the book. he is one of my favorite actors.

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Excellent reading of a classic story.

Tom Baker gives a brilliant performance here. The reading is stirring and heartfelt. Merry Christmas.

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Tom Baker is the best

can't help but wonder when a Dalek is going to pop out in the story

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fantastic!

A glorious reading of a great classic work! Set aside 3 hours beside a warm fire, curl up with your loved ones young and old, and let the Christmas spirits carry you away

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It is a marvelous reading of this great story.

It is a marvelous reading of this great story. Furthermore even with the slight funny issue of hearing the 4th Doctor being Scrooge.

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"My Doctor."

I absolutely loved this story as interpreted by Tom Baker. He is fantastic and brought the story to life.

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Love it!

Nothing like my favorite Doctor Tom Baker reading such a well-written Christmas classic. Anger, sorrow, remorse and joy expressed perfectly.

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