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Around the World in 80 Days

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Around the World in 80 Days

Written by: Jules Verne, Anna Lea - adaptation
Narrated by: Toby Jones, George Blagden, Don Gilet, Vineeta Rishi
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Embark on an epic journey in this all-star cast audio dramatisation of Around the World in 80 Days. This new Original drama features best-in-class performances from Golden Globe-nominee, Emmy-nominee and multiple BAFTA-nominee Toby Jones (The Girl, Directorists, The Hunger Games) as Phileas Fogg, George Blagden (Versailles, Black Mirror, Vikings) as Jean Passerpartout and Don Gilet (Eastenders, Dr Who) as Detective Fix amongst others.

One of the most celebrated tales of all time, Around the World in 80 Days is part high-octane thriller, part fascinating fantasy travelogue. Pragmatic gambler Phileas Fogg has made a gentlemanly wager to the members of his exclusive club: that he can circle the world in just 80 days, right down to the minute.

Fetching his newly appointed French valet, Fogg embarks on a fabulous journey across land and sea - by steamer, rail, and elephant - to win the bet of a lifetime.

Inspired by Jules Verne’s own sea travels and his fascination with circumnavigating the globe, the avid dreamer's picaresque voyage inspired generations of adventurers who were eager to best Verne's challenge - from 19th century journalist Nellie Bly to Monty Python's Michael Palin.

Featuring: George Blagden, Christopher Brandon, John Chancer, Scarlett Courtney, Josh Cowdery, Tim Delap, Sartaj Garewal, Don Gilet, Chris Grahamson, David Holt, Ryan Forde Iosco, Toby Jones, Peter Luke Kenny, Naveed Khan, Christos Lawton, Jack Monaghan, Raad Rawi, Vineeta Rishi, Luke Roskell, Richard Rycroft, Adam Sims, Thomas Stroppel, Homer Todiwala, Matilda Tucker, Amy Vicary-Smith, Julian Wadham, Georgia Warlow, Orlando Wells, Sarah Whitehouse and Sam Woolf.

Public Domain (P)2019 Audible, Ltd
Classics Kids Audible Originals Fiction British Literature
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Fast-paced adventure

It’s a testament to the author that we are still reading/listening to this story 150 years after it was first published. Set during the peak of colonialism, where an Englishman’s honour is paramount, the story is a bit cringy at times, especially the parts in India and America. Despite the above, i found the story enjoyable, with numerous unexpected twists and turns.

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Delightful listening

I recently listened to the narrated version of Jules Verne's classic, "Around the World in 80 Days," and it was an absolute delight. The actors' vibrant and dynamic performance brought Phileas Fogg's adventurous journey to life in a way that was both engaging and immersive. Every character, from the meticulous Fogg to the loyal Passepartout and the determined Detective Fix, was given a distinct and memorable voice, enhancing the storytelling experience.
Overall, this narrated version of "Around the World in 80 Days" is a must-listen for both fans of the original book and new readers alike. It captures the essence of Verne's adventurous spirit and makes for an exhilarating auditory voyage that is hard to pause. Highly recommended!





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An Orginal Classic

I really enjoyed this timeless classic and others by Jules Verne, Voyage to the Centre of the Earth, and 20 000 Leagues under the Sea.

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Perfect narration

The reader team is amazing! Very immersive and fun.
The story is also very good (a few prejudices and toxic behaviour, but considering how old the book is, it could be worse).

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Delightful!

What fun! I thoroughly enjoyed every minute. The cast was entertaining and the music was excellent.

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Excellent Cast

The cast really what made this story so enjoyable, An excellent listen from start to finish!

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exellent experience

such a fun listen.
would highly recommend for all ages. great story from start to finish

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Feeling of adventure renewed

A beautiful story about a time that still respected honor at its purest. Mister Fogg has engraved the values of being a gentleman for the ages.

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Excellent fun.

A fun romp around the world. An audio play I enjoyed greatly. Earned its five stars.

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A vary good store for 8to10

A vary good story for 8 to10 my sun really liked it.It was a really liked it.It had very fun characters.My sun is usually picky about stores but hi really liked this one

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