Charles Dickens - The Signalman John Sessions
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I'm enjoying listening to this on audio-book
Charles Dickens The Signalman Audio
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Charles Dickens The Signalman Audio
" A kind heart always brings its own reward," said Mrs. Lee.
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Brilliant, Pete.
'Go down to the side-shows by the river this afternoon. I'll meet you somewhere in disguise. Bet you won't know me!' wrote Fatty.
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Cheers Eddie.
Thanks to Nigel for introducing me to this story I find appealing every year around this time.
Thanks to Nigel for introducing me to this story I find appealing every year around this time.
" A kind heart always brings its own reward," said Mrs. Lee.
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We watch it too, but no matter how many times I see it, I find it quite hard to grasp!
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Great audio, Pete! A great listen.
I liked watching the 1976 TV version of the story, starring Denholm Elliott. It used to be on every year during the Xmas hols, but I've not sure it's been screened for a few years now.
I liked watching the 1976 TV version of the story, starring Denholm Elliott. It used to be on every year during the Xmas hols, but I've not sure it's been screened for a few years now.
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Re: Charles Dickens The Signalman Audio
It can be found on youtube.
Recommended it to pupils occasionally, but sadly, classic ghost stories had to give way to more action and less plot.
Recommended it to pupils occasionally, but sadly, classic ghost stories had to give way to more action and less plot.
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Totally agree, Dick! The majority of modern films are all action, with huge explosions, car chases & murders, etc, with very little plot...& very little acting ability required, as well!!
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We have the DVD of the BBC adaptation, and we have all watched it every Christmas for many, many years. Thanks for the audio link, Pete, I will listen to it beneath the duvet nearer to Christmas!
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Where did you get the DVD from Nigel?
By the way, anyone looking for another nice ghost story for Christmas, try The Shepherd by F. Forsyth. It is on Youtube as an audio version. Broadcast on the Canadian radio year after year.
By the way, anyone looking for another nice ghost story for Christmas, try The Shepherd by F. Forsyth. It is on Youtube as an audio version. Broadcast on the Canadian radio year after year.
"You just never knew what would happen. It made life exciting, of course - but it did spoil a cycling tour!"