He has set himself up as the worlds only consulting detective, whom the police grudgingly accept as their superior. So its no accident that benedict cumberbatch, our best sherlock for years, should be born in the age of the modern manchild, when weve profited from the free availability of information to. Inspired by arthur conan doyles original sherlock holmes stories, john taylor has written four more mysteries featuring the worlds greatest. Sherlock holmes investigates a coldblooded murder on a lonely bridge in the centre of a great english estate but the victims husband seems more concerned about the beautiful young woman. Benedict cumberbatch, this generations english actor most people know him as sherlock holmes or doctor strange, but he plays shakespeare too.
Benedict cumberbatch read sherlock holmes audiobook. Being a hero isnt about being bigger, richer, more powerful its smart deductions and gripping drama have made it a global. Two more books, the return of sherlock holmes and his last bow, were released in. An inscrutable masquerade, the conundrum of coach, the trinity vicarage larceny and the 10. Below is a section of the various books benedict has narrated and links to buy them to the extent that theyre available. 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. Sherlock holmes benedict cumberbatch speed drawing with sherlock theme by. Inspired by arthur conan doyles original sherlock holm. This sherlock season 3 recap is elementary, my dear watson.
Cumberbatch has worked in theatre, television, film and radio. A hartswood films production in coproduction with pbs masterpiece. Benedict cumberbatch read sherlock holmes audiobook youtube. Sherlock has become the cult show back when the very first season aired. The rediscovered railway mysteries and other stories unabridged audiobook, by john taylor. Sherlock holmes actor, benedict cumberbatch, receives cbe. For this list, were counting down the best, most incredible and most memorable scenes and moments from the popular bbc show, sherlock. Four sherlock holmes stories narrated by benedict cumberbatch. Benedict cumberbatch sherlock holmes audiobook benedict cumberbatch full 2016 elisha usery. The problem of thor bridge a sherlock holmes story by. Such a successful project changed not only the actors careers but also their personal lives. Included in this collection are all four fulllength holmes novels and more than forty short masterpieces from the inaugural adventure a study in scarlet to timeless favorites like the speckled band and more.
Benedict cumberbatch reads these four new sherlock holmes stories by john taylor. Benedict cumberbatch on playing sherlock holmes from the tiny scratches on your mobile, i deduce that your brother is an alcoholic and that you dont get on with him amanda mitchison. William sherlock scott holmes benedict cumberbatch describes himself initially as a consulting detective, the only one in the world, helping out scotland yard when they are out of their depth with cases usually homicides. This little audiobook is perfect if you have to do little chores and dont want the. Written by john taylor, audiobook narrated by benedict cumberbatch. But now, our heroes find themselves in 1890s london investigating a mysterious ghostly bride who appears. Meet the new sherlock holmes, benedict cumberbatch bbc news. Benedict cumberbatch reads sherlock holmes audiobook youtube. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Sherlock holmes benedict cumberbatch sherlock is a unique young man with a mind like a racing engine. I was so excited to find that benedict cumberbatch had done the reading for an audio book version of sherlock holmes. Four original short stories bbc unabridged by taylor, john, cumberbatch, benedict isbn. The rediscovered railway mysteries and other stories by john taylor. With benedict cumberbatch, martin freeman, una stubbs, rupert graves.
Benedict cumberbatch sherlock holmes audiobook benedict. Sherlock is a british crime television series based on sir arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes detective stories. Actor benedict cumberbatch, who plays detective sherlock holmes in the television series sherlock, foiled an attempted robbery by fighting off a gang of. In 2010, he became a household name as sherlock holmes on the. Sherlocks benedict cumberbatch on his most challenging role. Sherlock star benedict cumberbatch saves cyclist from. As such, its completely understandable if you need a refresher before diving back in to the heady pleasures of watching benedict cumberbatchs sherlock holmes and. Highly recommended for all ages,mellow, all ages over 14 or 15 my own start date as a holmes fan. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Sherlock returns with three brandnew feature length episodes, promising laughter, tears, shocks, surprises and extraordinary cases. Without problems to solve, that mind will tear itself to pieces and the more bizarre and baffling the problems the better. Benedict cumberbatch plays sherlock holmes in the new threepart adaptation that starts on bbc one on sunday. Created by steven moffat and mark gatiss, it stars benedict cumberbatch as sherlock holmes and martin freeman as doctor john watson. Four original short stories audiobook written by john taylor. Sherlock is a crime television series that presents a contemporary adaptation of sir arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes detective stories. His breakthrough on the big screen came in 2004 when he portrayed stephen hawking in the television movie hawking 2004. Meet the new sherlock holmes, benedict cumberbatch bbc. An inscrutable masquerade, the conundrum of coach, the trinity vicarage larceny, and the 10. How can he believe that the woman he loves is a murderess. Watson in the acclaimed modern retelling of arthur conan doyles classic stories. Benedict cumberbatch is in great demand as a narrator of audio books.
When i read the script, id heard it was going to be benedict cumberbatch, and id seen some of his work, and i thought, oh, wow. Sherlock holmes stories magpie audio 144,953 views 49. The first series of three episodes aired in 2010, while series two aired in 2012, and a third series aired in the first. Like the original character, sherlock is highly intelligent and able to deduce or abduce. He appears as a tall, thin man with dark, curly hair. Listen to benedict cumberbatch reads sherlock holmes rediscovered railway stories audiobook by john taylor, narrated by benedict cumberbatch. Benedict cumberbatch as a victorian sherlock, on the set of the special episode robert viglasky i was thrilled, he says of playing sherlock in his original 1890s form. Sherlock holmes benedict cumberbatch, here with a fellow bloodhound, is back on pbs. The eagerly anticipated fourth season begins with sherlock holmes, back on british soil, as doctor watson and his wife, mary, prepare to become parents. Sherlock returns with three brandnew feature length episodes. We enjoyed stephen frys portrayal,of jeeves, and decided to try his reading of conan doyles holmes stories and think it is superb.
Benedict cumberbatch reads sherlock holmes rediscovered. Inspired by arthur conan doyles original sherlock holmes stories, john taylor has written four more mysteries featuring the worlds greatest detective. He first performed at the open air theatre, regents park in shakespearean productions and made his west end debut in richard eyres. Jeremy britts portrayal of holes is our gold standard. Benedict cumberbatch reads sherlock holmes rediscovered railway mysteries. 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. Sir arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes tales are rightly ranked among the seminal works of mystery and detective fiction. Benedict cumberbatch 21st century sherlock holmes, what drew him to the part and martin freeman. The eagerly anticipated fourth season begins with the nations favorite detective, the mercurial sherlock holmes, back once more on british soil, as doctor watson and his wife, mary, prepare for their biggest ever challenge becoming parents for the first time. Held my attention, and that of the woman i care give for. The complete sherlock holmes audiobook by arthur conan. Benedict cumberbatch and martin freeman return as sherlock holmes and dr.