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Narrated by:
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Martin Jarvis
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By:
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Richmal Crompton
About this listen
Seventeen favourite stories about the irrepressible William Brown, specially selected and read by Martin Jarvis. Whether a long-standing fan or a first time listener, this collection of stories is the ultimate
Just William audio experience. With over four hours of laugh-out-loud stories, including two stories performed to a live audience,
Just William's Greatest Hits! is the perfect entertainment for the whole family. Boring car journeys are a thing of the past! Along with the live stories are Martin Jarvis' personal reflections of recording
Just William, giving the listener a true 'behind the scenes' insight into how he brings those marvellous characters to life. This is the perfect gift for the
Just William fan, whether young or old.
Musical Theme: 'Won't You Be My Ginger?' composed and performed by Richard Dworsky (piano) (c) 1995 Inner Vista Music (BMI)
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Wonderful story, beautifully read.
- By catherine on 05-21-13
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Just William: A BBC Radio Collection
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- Narrated by: Martin Jarvis
- Length: 13 hrs and 1 min
- Original Recording
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A stunning collection of Just William stories, narrated by Martin Jarvis. These BBC radio readings of the adventures of William have come to be some of the most loved adaptations.
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Excellent!
- By Dee Slate on 08-06-18
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Just William: A Second BBC Radio Collection
- By: Richmal Crompton
- Narrated by: Martin Jarvis
- Length: 13 hrs and 37 mins
- Original Recording
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A second wonderful collection of Just William stories, selected and read by Martin Jarvis. Richmal Crompton’s stories featuring irrepressible schoolboy William Brown have been firm favourites with both young and old for decades. Perpetually scruffy, mud-stained and mischievous, he is a lovable scamp whose pranks usually end in disaster - for his harassed elders at least. With friends Ginger, Douglas and Henry (the Outlaws) and the angelic thorn in his side, the lisping Violet Elizabeth Bott, William has rightly joined the literary and radio immortals.
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Get this one. It’s got a great ending
- By Madmarkus on 03-22-22
By: Richmal Crompton
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William - The Pirate
- By: Richmal Crompton
- Narrated by: Martin Jarvis
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
William Brown, the loveable rogue created by Richmal Crompton in the 1930s, is as well-received and enjoyed today as he was almost 80 years ago. Martin Jarvis has long been the voice of William, and brings a youthful sense of joy and a childlike excitement to the reading.
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Best William Book
- By RNS on 12-24-13
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Just William
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- Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
"That actor bloke Martin Javis has helped me rekord this audio. He thinks he can tork like me, but he can't. I sound better. So pay no attenshun to him. Jus' listen to me tellin' you 'bout the most important things in life!"
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Funny and cool
- By Stefano on 05-11-15
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Just William's Luck
- By: Richmal Crompton
- Narrated by: Martin Jarvis
- Length: 2 hrs and 49 mins
- Abridged
-
Overall
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Performance
-
Story
Written in 1948 and made into a popular film the same year, Just William's Luck is the only novel Richmal Crompton wrote featuring her famous hero. The action takes place throughout one extraordinary day in William's life. It begins harmlessly enough in the old barn and soon develops into a riotous comedy-thriller as the invincible schoolboy hatches a plot to marry off the elder brothers of The Outlaws.
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This cuts out the true ending
- By T Searl on 04-26-16
By: Richmal Crompton
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Just William
- By: Richmal Crompton
- Narrated by: Martin Jarvis
- Length: 4 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Now as famous on radio and audio as they are in print, the adventures of that irrepressible and ageless schoolboy William Brown have been delighting both young and old for decades. Perpetually scruffy, mud-stained, and mischievous, he is a lovable scamp whose pranks usually end in disaster, for his harassed elders at least. With friends Ginger, Douglas, and Henry (The Outlaws), and the angelic, lisping, thorn-in-his-side Violet Elizabeth Bott, William has rightly joined the literary, and radio, immortals. This volume of Just William features the following stories: William Goes To The Pictures, William The Intruder, William Below Stairs, The Fall Of The Idol, The Show, A Question Of Grammar, William Joins The Band Of Hope, The Outlaws, William And White Satin, William’s New Year’s Day, The Best Laid Plans, Jumble.
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Wonderful story, beautifully read.
- By catherine on 05-21-13
By: Richmal Crompton
-
Just William: A BBC Radio Collection
- Classic Readings from the BBC Archive
- By: Richmal Crompton
- Narrated by: Martin Jarvis
- Length: 13 hrs and 1 min
- Original Recording
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
A stunning collection of Just William stories, narrated by Martin Jarvis. These BBC radio readings of the adventures of William have come to be some of the most loved adaptations.
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Excellent!
- By Dee Slate on 08-06-18
By: Richmal Crompton
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Just William: A Second BBC Radio Collection
- By: Richmal Crompton
- Narrated by: Martin Jarvis
- Length: 13 hrs and 37 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
A second wonderful collection of Just William stories, selected and read by Martin Jarvis. Richmal Crompton’s stories featuring irrepressible schoolboy William Brown have been firm favourites with both young and old for decades. Perpetually scruffy, mud-stained and mischievous, he is a lovable scamp whose pranks usually end in disaster - for his harassed elders at least. With friends Ginger, Douglas and Henry (the Outlaws) and the angelic thorn in his side, the lisping Violet Elizabeth Bott, William has rightly joined the literary and radio immortals.
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Get this one. It’s got a great ending
- By Madmarkus on 03-22-22
By: Richmal Crompton
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William - The Pirate
- By: Richmal Crompton
- Narrated by: Martin Jarvis
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
William Brown, the loveable rogue created by Richmal Crompton in the 1930s, is as well-received and enjoyed today as he was almost 80 years ago. Martin Jarvis has long been the voice of William, and brings a youthful sense of joy and a childlike excitement to the reading.
-
-
Best William Book
- By RNS on 12-24-13
By: Richmal Crompton
-
Just William
- Home for the Holidays
- By: Richmal Crompton
- Narrated by: Martin Jarvis
- Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
"That actor bloke Martin Javis has helped me rekord this audio. He thinks he can tork like me, but he can't. I sound better. So pay no attenshun to him. Jus' listen to me tellin' you 'bout the most important things in life!"
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Funny and cool
- By Stefano on 05-11-15
By: Richmal Crompton
Critic reviews
"Martin Jarvis' readings of Richmal Crompton's Just William stories are works of genius." (The Independent)
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- Chan Yuen-Li
- 08-10-16
laugh out loud stories!
Timeless stories which are tremendously well written. What wonderful use of the English language. you will get addicted to these funny and charming short stories.
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- Francine Madrid
- 01-16-16
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I love the time setting and Williams personality it is very good and the performance is great
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- Peter
- 12-16-18
Just William Classic
A collection of episodes available in other editions but still a good addition to any collection. Martin Jarvis is ALWAYS good and this is no exception. If you're just starting out on Just William, this would be a good place to start
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