The Stephen Fry versions of the Potter books.

[John]

No: HPFGUIDX 192369



--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, June Ewing <doctorwhofan02 at ...> wrote:
>
> Geoff:
> > I think what Corey meant was: "has anyone on this list listened to
> > the Stephen Fry **readings** of the Potter books?  He has been
> > regularly called on to do the UK audio books. Isn't it Jim Dale who
> > does the US equivalents?
> 
> June:
> Yes Geoff, it was Jim Dale who read the American version. I am in
> Canada and have listened to both versions and they were very well
> read by both. We get the British version of the books here but the
> American version of the audio books, but when I head that Stephen
> Fry read the British version, I had to get it because I think he is
> just a brilliant actor.
>


Not just a brilliant actor June, and hi from this 'newbie' by the way. Stephen Fry is a good actor, both in dramatic and comedy roles but he is more than just that. He has made some excellent documentaries, writes extensively on many subjects and for many years has hosted the brilliant and intelligent BBC comedy panel quiz show called QI. Amongst other things he also reads the British audiobook versions of Jo's Harry Potter stories brilliantly. He is a national treasure to many of us Brits, a funny man with a huge intellect. Unlike him I'm not even gay but I almost fancy him! :o)
Many Blessings.
John, (Oriondruid)