• Tom Baker Reads 'A Christmas Carol'

  • By: Charles Dickens
  • Narrated by: Tom Baker
  • Length: 3 hrs
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (172 ratings)

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Tom Baker Reads 'A Christmas Carol'

By: Charles Dickens
Narrated by: Tom Baker
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Publisher's summary

Tom Baker reads Charles Dickens' timeless seasonal story.

Charles Dickens' story of solitary miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who is taught the true meaning of Christmas by the three ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, has become one of the timeless classics of English literature. First published in 1843, it introduces us not only to Scrooge himself but also to the memorable characters of underpaid desk clerk Bob Cratchit and his poor family, the poorest amongst whom is the ailing and crippled Tiny Tim.

In this new recording, Tom Baker delivers a tour-de-force performance as he narrates the story. The listener joins Scrooge on Christmas Eve, witnesses the visitation of Marley's ghost, and is given a glimpse of the many homes and lives which Scrooge has touched in his wretched life to date. This ultimately uplifting tale is a festive delight to be treasured and listened to again and again.

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Loved it

Loved it Tom Baker does a fantastic job on narrating this classic. One of the best Christmas stories ever!

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Clipped along at a lovely pace

I read Christmas Carol every year at least once and so am very familiar with nearly every word. I loved how Tom Baker wasn’t precious about any of it. He didn’t belabor anything and just kept driving through with a vigor to give Fezziwig a run for his money. It’s not like I need to spend a lot of time imagining the scenes as I’ve been through them so many often. I just need a reminder of the lovely words and feelings. And so this pace was just what the Doctor ordered.

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A new Christmas tradition has been born!

What a marvelous treat this is, my Doctor, reading my favorite book, with that marvelous voice of his! Who could ask for a better Christmas present!
This will definitely be annual listening from now on! I’m about to listen to it through a second time! And I can’t wait!😍
20 stars!!!

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Loved it!

Tom, you pulled thus off BEAUTIFULLY!! Thank you for this masterful rendition. It's exactly what the next generation needs!

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My Favorite Short Story of All Time

Excellent story read by an excellent actor. The performance was excellent. Tom Baker did a superb job with the various voices. This is the third rendition of this story that we have on Audible and they are all done well, but this may be my favorite. There is just something about Tom Baker's rendition that grabs you. I'd love to listen to more stories read by him.

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Re: A great tale

A fine holiday tale well worth hearing on a regular basis
and with exceptional narration by Tom Baker.

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Excellent Narration!!

Very captivating narration. Out of all the number of this tale, this is one of the best versions of this story.

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The Voice, the Voice of a Legend!

I've always been a fan of DOCTOR WHO and Tom Baker, but this is an excellent narration of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Barring the George C. Scott movie, this is my favorite tradition to enjoy during the holidays.

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I'm glad to have gotten this.

Tom Baker doing another Audio project, I think yes. This was beautiful and emotional, so well expressed. I'm honestly shocked he didn't do more animated voice acting over the years. I know many celebritie does this at some point, but Tom Baker's performance is simply immaculate. It's worth the point or the price, whichever you may chose. Just like Mr. Scrooge, if you're not in the Christmas spirit at the start, I assure you that you will be by the end.

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It's Tom Baker

How can you go wrong with that great of a narrator. He can take a classic and give it a wonderful spin on it

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