Listen free for 30 days
Listen with offer
-
The Adventures of Brother Cadfael
- A Collection of Chronicles
- Narrated by: Sir Derek Jacobi
- Length: 17 hrs and 48 mins
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to wishlist failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
£0.00 for first 30 days
The Adventures of Brother Cadfael
Buy Now for £23.99
No valid payment method on file.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
Summary
This collection of recordings about Brother Cadfael—a Benedictine monk and amateur sleuth in the 12th century—are performed here by the ideal actor. Sir Derek Jacobi, who portrayed Cadfael in several television adaptations, captivates listeners with his renderings of Monk's Hood, Saint Peter's Fair, The Heretic's Apprentice, The Potter's Field, The Summer of the Danes, and Brother Cadfael's Penance.
Listeners also enjoyed...
What listeners say about The Adventures of Brother Cadfael
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Azrael
- 05-06-23
Love it
I love the Cadfael stories & Derek Jacobi was wonderful in the BBC adaptations & does a wonderful job in narrating these stories. Cadfael the ex-crusader turned Benedictine monk solving mysteries. This is set in the 12th century & based around Shrewsbury Abbey. You get 6 stories in this collection & at close to 18 hours long is brilliant.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- P Quirk
- 15-02-24
Lovely collection of stories
I really enjoyed this return to the word of Cadfael. Derek Jacobi reading it was a real treat as of course he played Cadfael in the TV series.
There is one oddity, an American (?) continuity chap gave the title of each story before it started. He had some odd pronunciations, especially of Jacobi, going for Jack-Obi rather than ja-kobi. Doesn’t spoil anything though.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Nicola
- 10-03-24
Variable
The later tales are much more political and set in the history - so interesting but not quite what I expected.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Kindle Customer
- 27-02-24
everything
liked everything. the stories and the performance. expertly told by Derek jacobi Ellis Peters at her best
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 26-07-22
Pure class
Pure class all the way!
Brilliantly conceived stories, wonderfully written and with great care taken with regard to historical accuracy, told by a true master of the spoken word.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- wee scottie
- 17-11-22
couldn't be bettered
loved it wonderfully rich and beautifully read by Derek Jacobi the language is perfect Ellis
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- janette
- 08-11-22
Never Disappoints.
Derek Jacobi reading his iconic representations of his famous Brother Cadfael personification. Pure magic. No one else can substitute! Ellis Peters writing brought to life.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Margaret
- 22-04-24
Superb Story
The atmosphere created. The descriptions of each character. The old worldly way of saying everyday things.
What an absolute treat. I have listened to these story's many many times without being board. I recommend without reservation. Enjoy!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- TT
- 20-06-24
Great narrator
Great stories of life in medieval England and of Brother Cadfael read by Derek Jacobi ! What more could you ask for !!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Rooty tooty
- 21-02-24
The infinite shades of grey in life that Cadfael negotiates with peace and respect.
I have loved Ellis Peter’s writings since teenage. There is a compassion in the stance that Cadfael takes that is compelling by it’s quiet bravery. In a world that is becoming more polarised it is good to read of an unlikely hero who sees all sides and the path of justice. Derek Jacobi’s interpretation of a character he played so brilliantly is wonderful. Thank you.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!