Listen to north and south audiobook by elizabeth gaskell. Feb 07, 2012 is there a complete audiobook of north and south read out by richard armitage. Romantic moment of the week thornton and margaret hale. Audible announces richard armitages next audiobook. See more ideas about richard armitage, richard, john thornton. This experience and his acquired fluency in vietnamese made him useful to the united states foreign service after the war. Such restrained reverence in his eyes and in his touch. Richard lee armitage born april 26, 1945 is an american former naval officer who served three combat tours of duty in the vietnam war as an advisor in contexts of riverine warfare.
Richard armitages most popular book is the tattooist of auschwitz the tattooist of ausch. I originally made this video back in august 2008 around the time it was richard armitages birthday as a tribute to him. Natalie jenner tweeted that the hobbit and berlin station actor richard armitage is narrating the audio version of her first novel the jane. You may be browsing for a north and south audiobook because youve lately swooned over the bbcs recent miniseries by that title. Richard armitage, star of the hobbit, north and south, robin hood and your sexual fantasies, has narrated a book of love poems and its about the best thing youll ever put in your ears. As an outsider from the agricultural south, margaret is initially shocked by the aggressive northerners of the dirty, smoky industrial town of milton. Set in victorian england, north and south is the story of margaret hale, a young woman whose life is turned upside down when her family relocates to northern england. Forced to leave her home in the tranquil rural south, margaret hale settles with her parents in milton. Classic love poems this audiobook was a freebie audible gave its members last year but i never listened to it before.
The audiobook is read by clare wille, whose ability to manage not only the language of gaskell, but also the many characters and dialects, is. The series tells the story of uhtred of bebbenburg, a saxon warrior brought up by danes. Richard armitage was voted most desirable drama star and best actor, daniela denbyashe was voted best actress and three different scenes were voted as the years favourite moments, with the final scene winning the number one spot. North and south s soundtrack as ive seen people talking about it with praise and wishing to purchase it. Forced to leave her home in the tranquil rural south, margaret hale settles with her parents in milton where she witnesses the brutal world wrought by the industrial revolution and employers and workers clashing in the first organized strikes. Still, one adaptation stands out as one of the most epically romantic. Tribute to john thornton north and south richard armitage duration. He is best known for his appearances in the television series spooks, the vicar of dibley, robin hood and north and south. Richard armitage has 53 books on goodreads with 10849 ratings. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. John thornton was richard armitages biggest role to date, and it was to have a significant effect on his career.
Between his work on the 2014 audible audiobook of the year, hamlet, prince of denmark. Apr 09, 2015 naturally, no post chockfull of celebration for richard armitage as john thornton in north and south would be complete without remarking upon the train station kiss. I have an obsession for the novel north and south by elizabeth gaskell, which from 1975 i read many, many times. Welcome to this is an unofficial website about the work of the british actor richard armitage, star of the hobbit, strike back, spooks, robin hood, north and south and the vicar of dibley.
He turned to film and television roles when he noticed that leading stage roles went to actors with name recognition who could bring in patrons to fill venues. This is an unofficial website dedicated to the work of the british actor richard armitage, currently performing as astrov in uncle vanya harold pinter theatre, star of the crucible at the old vic, the hobbit, netflix the stranger, berlin station, nbcs hannibal, into the storm, captain america, and more. Richard armitage reading love poems will give you an eargasm. A novel, and his performance of classic love poems, narrator richard armitage the hobbit, hannibal has quickly become a listener favorite. Posts about richard armitage written by trudystattle, lillianschild, and armitageauthors. Books by richard armitage author of hamlet, prince of. He is best known for his roles in the film adaptations of the hobbit, the bbcs robin hood and spooks, as well as his guest appearance in the finale of the vicar of dibley.
He has also featured on bbc radio 4s the ted hughes letters. North and souths soundtrack as ive seen people talking about it with praise and wishing to purchase it. Born in huncote, leicester, leicestershire, england, in 1971, richard armitage studied at. Gofundme set up for north shore music theatre general manager karen. Enjoy the full soundcloud experience with our free app. Prior to that, he was president of armitage associates l. Oh myyyyyyyy is there a complete audiobook of north and south read out by richard armitage. Browse audiobooks read by richard armitage sorted by best. North and south by elizabeth cleghorn gaskell audiobook part 1. Librivox recording of north and south, by elizabeth gaskell.
Harry kennedy vicar of dibley alec track the golden hour john thornton north and south lucas north spooks mi5 in the us guy of gisborne bbc robin hood john porter strike back thorin. His theatre credits include the duchess of malfi and macbeth for the rsc. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. North and south by elizabeth gaskell full audiobooks. Richard crispin armitage born 22 august 1971 is an english actor famous for his roles as john thornton in north and south, guy of gisborne in robin hood, and lucas north in spooks. North and south proposal scene preoccupiedwitharmitage. Playing john thornton by richard armitage north and south 2004. I also love reading north and south through audiobooks. Richard armitages north and south excerpt filed under.
North and south by elizabeth gaskell free at loyal books. Welcome to this is an unofficial website about the work of the british actor richard armitage, star of the hobbit, strike back, spooks, robin hood, north and south and the vicar of. Lords of the north is the third in bernard cornwells saxon chronicle series set in the time of alfred the great. The first avenger, spooks, strike back, robin hood and the bbcs north and south. Download audiobooks narrated by richard armitage to your device.
The audiobook is read by clare wille, whose ability to manage not only the language of gaskell, but also the many characters and dialects, is nothing short of amazing. The series tells the story of uhtred of bebbenburg, a. A republican, he was appointed the th united states deputy secretary of state at the. Armitage with the personal rank of ambassador directed u. A privileged middleclass girl raised in rural southern england gets a rude awakening to the world when a family move forces her to contend with the unseemly inhabitants of a northern mill town in director brian percivals adaptation of elizabeth gaskells timeless love story. North and south is set in the fictional industrial town of milton in the north of england.
Richard armitages journey from musicals to middle earth the hobbit actor on the physicality of acting, the miniseries that launched his career and the end of peter jacksons trilogy. Richard armitage born 22 august 1971, leicester is an english actor. The lords of the north bernard cornwell the 10 cd box set may only be purchased through goaudio. He was voted 2004s best actor and most desirable drama star by. Books by richard armitage author of hamlet, prince of denmark. As an outsider from the agricultural south, margaret is initially shocked by the aggressive northerners of the dirty. Set in victorian england, north and south is the story of margaret hale. Bedtime stories for ladies, read by richard armitage. Deep in the muddy fields of the lincolnshire fens, a teenage girl is found wandering, delirious, claiming to have been drugged at a party. Originally published in 2017, a new audiobook version of the novel by author joy ellis has been recorded by actor richard armitage hannibal, the hobbit. Jul 17, 2018 richard armitage north and south i miss john thornton by maddy1952.
The heroine margaret hale arrives here, having suffered a series of unfortunate events. Stuffed in a bag, with a crumpled episode 1 of north. Richard armitage bio, facts, family famous birthdays. These are one shots for the characters played by the king of kings. I should mentioned that when it comes to poetry, i am pretty much a total illiterate, but i remain a romantic at heart and very much enjoyed these lovely selection. Richard armitage theatre credits, news, bio and photos.
Richard armitages journey from musicals to middle earth wsj. My addiction with audiobooks started with north and south. Therefore, i wish that the bbc could release on cd or on mp3 itunes, etc. North and south is set in a fictional town called milton and located north of england.
Elizabeth gaskell, juliet stevenson, audible studios. He is currently cast as thorin oakenshield in the twofilm adaptation of the hobbit. Richard armitage became an instant small screen idol as the brooding mill owner in north and south. For its bonuses, we have a nice interview with richard armitage, deleted scenes, and production notes on the series making. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. After twelve years away and having earned that name recognition, armitage returned to the stage in 2014 taking his. Librivox recording of north and south, by elizabeth gaskell set in victorian england, north and south is the story of margaret hale, a young woman whose life is turned upside down when her family relocates to northern england. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Still, i am sensible of the dedication given by those who made the audiobook possible.
Richard armitages narration of hamlet, prince of denmark. Richard armitage north and south i miss john thornton by maddy1952. Playing john thornton john thornton was richard armitages biggest role to date, and it was to have a significant effect on his career casting i just couldnt get this part out of my head and i kept reading the book. After graduating from brockington college in enderby, he. Richard armitages north and south excerpt restless. I have all three copies sold on audible but my definite favorite is the one read by juliet stephenson. Armitage became president of armitage international in march 2005. This is an unofficial website dedicated to the work of the british actor richard armitage, currently performing as astrov in uncle vanya harold pinter theatre, star of the crucible at the old vic, the hobbit, netflix the stranger, berlin station, nbcs hannibal, into the storm, captain america. Richard armitage north and south i miss john thornton. Richard crispin armitage was born and raised in leicester, england, to margaret hendey, a secretary, and john armitage, an engineer.
See more ideas about richard armitage, richard, the hobbit. He attended pattison college in binley road, coventry, where he discovered his love for acting. Her enduring themes of tradition verses modernity, feminism, the changing nature of relationships and the falsity of first impressions all resonate with the interests of readers today. Richard armitage narrates jane austen society audiobook. North and south, by elizabeth cleghorn gaskell full. Now, in this defining performance of charles dickens classic david copperfield, armitage lends his unique voice and interpretation, truly inhabiting each character and. He played the cello and flute in school orchestras as a teen.
He took part in many theatre productions all over the uk, from musical theatre cats to classical. Lords of the north bernard cornwell unabridged audiobook. Previously, he served as deputy secretary of state, having been confirmed by the u. Gaskell expertly blends individual feeling with social concern, and her heroine, margaret hale, is one of the most original creations of victorian literature. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Elizabeth gaskell serialized north and south between september 1854. English actor who was introduced to international audiences as thorin oakenshield in the hobbit. Richard armitage to narrate audiobook for the jane austen. Written at the request of charles dickens, north and south is a book about rebellion.
Its as good as the movie a strange compliment for a book, i know. At the time i paid no attention to the identity of the reader, but as soon as i began listening, i was riveted by the fascinating voice of none other than richard armitage, he of the beloved miniseries north and south 2004, and more recently of peter jacksons the hobbit. It follows the story of margaret hale daniela denbyashe, a young woman from southern england who has to move to the north after her father decides to leave the clergy. Richard armitage bio, photos, theatre credits, stage history. Today, her works are known chiefly through television adaptations of her novels like cranford and north and south.