Audiobooks narrated by Michael York

A Shakespearean Actor Prepares Audiobook

"Shakespeare knew more about the art of acting and the art of theater than any other playwright— but there is no general consensus about how Shakespeare should be played. There are no rules. While the Bard created superhuman characters and placed them in situations that stretch the imagination to its limits, he also provided his actors with the keys to playing them. Discover his secrets in this remarkable guide. In A Shakespearean Actor Prepares, actor, director, and teacher Adrian Brine teams up with celebrated actor Michael York to reveal these keys. In pointing out sources of energy in Shakespeare's plays, they make it possible for actors to galvanize their fantasy and liberate their talents."

Adrian Brine, Michael York (Author), Michael York (Narrator)

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A Whiff of Wilde, a Pinch of Poe, and a Frisson of Frost: A Dab of Dickens, Vol. 3; Selections from

"They are icons of the literary world whose soaring works have been discussed and analyzed in countless classrooms, homes, and pubs. Yet for most readers, the living, breathing human beings behind the classics have remained unknown-until now. In this utterly captivating book, Dr. Elliot Engel, a leading authority on the lives of great authors, illuminates the fascinating and flawed members of literature's elite. In lieu of stuffy biographical sketches, Engel provides fascinating anecdotes. You'll never look at these literary giants the same way again."

Edgar Allan Poe, Elliot Engel, Oscar Wilde, Robert Frost (Author), Alfre Woodard, Arte Johnson, Bronson Pinchot, Cassandra Campbell, Christopher Cazenove, David Warner, Efrem Zimbalist, Elliott Gould, Gregory Hines, Jean Smart, Joel Grey, Kevin McCarthy, Melissa Manchester, Michael Tucker, Michael York, Roger Rees, Roscoe Lee Browne, Simon Vance, Stephen Fry (Narrator)

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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

"Lewis Carroll’s classic, enduring tale begins with Alice chasing the White Rabbit down a rabbit hole, where she tumbles into a nonsensical world brimming with peculiar creatures. In that world she encounters a host of delightfully eccentric characters like the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, the Cheshire Cat, the Mock Turtle, and the Queen of Hearts. Some are friends, some are enemies, and all are memorably unique. Throughout her fantastic journeys, Alice retains her reason, humor, and sense of justice. Alice has become one of the great characters of imaginative literature, as immortal as Don Quixote, Huckleberry Finn, or Dorothy Gale. Her adventures appeal to adults as well as children because they can be read on many levels: a satire on language, a political allegory, or a parody of Victorian children’s literature. Many view the story as a fairy tale about the trials and tribulations of growing up—or down, or all turned around—as seen through the expert eyes of a child."

Lewis Carroll (Author), Michael York (Narrator)

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Are You Now or Have You Ever Been?

"In the mid-1950’s, the House Un-American Activities Committee began investigating the communist influence in the entertainment industry. This searing docudrama from actual transcripts of the hearings reveals how decent people were persuaded to “name names,” and the steep price paid by those who refused. An L.A. Theatre Works full cast performance featuring: René Auberjonois, Edward Asner, Bonnie Bedelia, Jack Coleman, Bud Cort, Richard Dreyfuss, Hector Elizondo, Robert Foxworth, Harry Hamlin, James Earl Jones, Richard Masur, Franklyn Seales, Joe Spano, James Whitmore, Michael York, and Harris Yulin."

Eric Bentley (Author), Bonnie Bedelia, Bud Cort, Ed Asner, Franklyn Seales, Harris Yulin, Harry Hamlin, Hector Elizondo, Jack Coleman, James Earl Jones, James Whitmore, Joe Spano, Michael York, Rene Auberjonois, Richard Dreyfuss, Richard Masur, Robert Foxworth (Narrator)

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Beyond Love: The Epic Story of Doctors and Scientists, Sisters and Patients, Heroes and Dreamers, Fi

"From its first appearance in the late 1970s to the remarkable treatment methods that are now keeping millions alive, AIDS has been a headlining topic for decades. Master storyteller Dominique Lapierre— renowned for his best sellers Is Paris Burning? and The City of Joy— has created his most extraordinary epic of human endeavor. In this dramatic, inspiring, and tender work, the author recounts the worldwide efforts to identify, control, and eventually eliminate the AIDS virus. Told through the eyes of doctors, scientists, nurses, and victims, these heroes and dreamers work desperately to conquer an insidious adversary and stop a dreadful epidemic."

Dominique Lapierre (Author), Michael York (Narrator)

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Brave New World

"Originally published in 1932, this outstanding work of literature is more crucial and relevant today than ever before. “One of the most prophetic dystopian works of the 20th century” —Wall Street Journal Cloning, feel-good drugs, antiaging programs, and total social control through politics, programming, and media—has Aldous Huxley accurately predicted our future? With a storyteller’s genius, he weaves these ethical controversies in a compelling narrative that dawns in the year 632 AF (After Ford, the deity). When Lenina and Bernard visit a savage reservation, we experience how Utopia can destroy humanity. A powerful work of speculative fiction that has enthralled and terrified readers for generations, Brave New World is both a warning to be heeded and thought-provoking yet satisfying entertainment."

Aldous Huxley (Author), Michael York (Narrator)

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Classics of Childhood, Vol. 1: Classic Stories and Tales Read by Celebrities

"This collection of children's stories offers a mix of some best-loved tales as well as newer favorites. Included are: "Puss in Boots," read by Robby Benson; "A Day at Santa's Workshop," read by Betty White; "Elfis, the Elf Who Saved Christmas," read by Brian Austin Green; "Jack and the Beanstalk," read by John Ritter; "Peter Pan," read by Sandy Duncan; "Wild Swans," read by Michael York; and "The Elves and the Shoemaker," read by Michael York."

Various Authors (Author), Betty White, Brian Austin Green, John Ritter, Michael York, Robby Benson, Sandy Duncan (Narrator)

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Classics of Childhood, Vol. 2: Classic Stories and Tales Read by Celebrities

"This volume of the ongoing collection of children’s stories offers six well-known and well-loved classic fairy tales. Included are: “The Princess and the Pea” read by Jaclyn Smith;“The Emperor’s New Clothes” read by Michael York;“Thumbelina” by Jaclyn Smith;“The Ugly Duckling” read by Michael York;“Aladdin’s Lamp” read by Lou Diamond Phillips;“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” read by Sharon Stone."

Various Authors (Author), Jaclyn Smith, Lou Diamond Phillips, Michael York, Sharon Stone (Narrator)

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Felix & Fanny

Myla Lichtman-Fields (Author), Michael York, Samantha Eggar (Narrator)

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Jack and the Beanstalk and Other Classics of Childhood

"These classic stories of magic, imagination, and inspiration will capture children's interest and spark their imagination story after story. "Jack and the Beanstalk" is read by John Ritter. "Puss in Boots" is read by Robby Benson. "A Day at Santa's Workshop" is read by Betty White. "Elfis, the Elf Who Saved Christmas" is read by Brian Austin Green. And "The Elves and the Shoemaker" is read by Michael York."

Various Authors (Author), Betty White, Brian Austin Green, John Ritter, Michael York, Robby Benson (Narrator)

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Jane Eyre

"CART's faithful adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's novel follows young orphan Jane Eyre (Samantha Eggar) searching for acceptance and love from an aunt who resents and tortures her before sending her to Lowood School. There, after many trials, she learns to become an accomplished young woman. She plans to be a governess and advertises in a country newspaper, leading to a job as a teacher to a French orphan. In this position, she meets Mr. Rochester (Michael York), beginning a love story, filled with passion and anguish. Also starring Beverly Garland, Helena Carroll, Ian Abercrombie, Linda Henning, Caitlin Shannon, Amelia White, Francisca Beach, Marty Maguire, Thomas MacGreevy, Sean McClory, and John Harlan"

Charlotte Bronte (Author), California Artists Radio Theatre, Michael York, Samantha Eggar (Narrator)

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Jeffrey Archer: Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less & A Matter of Honour: 2 BBC Radio 4 full-cast thr

"Two full-cast dramatisations of Jeffrey Archer's thrillers with narration by Jeffrey Archer himself Jeffery Archer is a New York Times bestselling author, published in over 37 languages across 97 countries. Jeffrey Archer's debut novel Not A Penny More, Not A Penny Less from 1976 is dramatised here in seven parts by Betty Davis; as well as his later work A Matter of Honour, which was recently rediscovered in the collection of an amateur archivist after the recording was lost on delivery to the BBC archives. The sound quality of A Matter of Honour may be affected as a result. Not A Penny More, Not A Penny Less The conned: an Oxford don, a revered society physician, a chic French art dealer, and a charming English lord. They have one thing in common. Overnight, each novice investor lost his life's fortune to one man. The con: Harvey Metcalfe. A brilliant, self-made guru of deceit. A very dangerous individual. And now, a hunted man. With nothing left to lose, four strangers are about to come together - each experts in their own field. Their plan: find Harvey, shadow him, trap him, and destroy him - penny-for-penny. From the luxurious casinos of Monte Carlo to the high-stakes windows at Ascot; from the bustle of Wall Street to fashionable London galleries, their own ingenious game has begun. It's called revenge - and they were taught by a master. Narrated by Jeffrey Archer Harvey Metcalfe - Stratford Johns Stephen Bradley - Paul Darrow Adrian Tryner - Francis Matthews Jean Pierre Lamanns - Edward de Souza Lord James Brigsley - Jeremy Clyde Anne Summerton - Lesley-Anne Down David Stein - Leonard Fenton Jorg Birrer - Sion Probert Miss Melkie - Sonia Fraser Giovanni - Sean Arnold Adapted by Betty Davies Directed by Glyn Dearman First Broadcast on BBC Radio 4 October and November 1980 A Matter of Honour 10th May 1966: The Tsar's Icon is a fake. It is imperative that the original be found - and by 20th June. Finding it will change the course of human history. It seems innocent enough. A disgraced British colonel bequeaths a mysterious letter to his only son. But the moment Adam Scott opens the yellowing envelope, he sets into motion a deadly chain of events that threatens to shake the very foundations of the free world. When at last he comes to understand what he is in possession of, he's even more determined to protect it, for it's more than a matter of life and death - it's a matter of honour. Narrated by Jeffrey Archer Adam Scott - Michael York Alexander Romanov - Simon Ward Lawrence Pemberton - Tom Chadbon Brezhnev - Czeslaw Grocholski Zaborski - John Church Petrova - Jill Lidstone Heidi - Helena Breck Konstantinov - George Roubicek Goering - Garard Green Gerard Scott - Manning Wilson Mrs Scott - Pauline Letts Wainwright - Eric Stovell Other parts played by Sheila Grant, Ronald Herdman, Gordon Reid and Jill Simcox Dramatised by Brian Sibley Directed by Glyn Dearman First Broadcast on BBC Radio 4 November and December 1986 ©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Jeffrey Archer (Author), Edward De Souza, Francis Matthews, Full Cast, Jeffrey Archer, Michael York, Stratford Johns (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Michael York