Cover of Headlong Hall, Crotchet Castle & Nightmare Abbey

Headlong Hall, Crotchet Castle & Nightmare Abbey

Narrated by John Baddeley , Carleton Hobbs , Norman Shelley , Andrew Branch , Kenneth Williams , Michael Horden , Alan Dudley , Caroline Gruber , Esme Percy , Frank Duncan , Daniel Massey

Released
October 22, 2026
Length
5 hrs 31 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Narration
AI narration
Publisher
BBC Digital Audio
This audiobook features a captivating collection of three full-cast dramatizations of Thomas Love Peacock's classic stories, showcasing his sharp wit and social satire. Listeners will enjoy "Headlong Hall," where characters engage with philosophical ideas in a winter setting, followed by the eccentric interactions in "Crotchet Castle," and the hauntingly humorous "Nightmare Abbey," which critiques the Romantic Movement. With performances by renowned actors such as Sir Michael Hordern and Kenneth Williams, this collection is a delightful treat for fans of classic literature and audio productions.

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