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The Snow Goose

By: Paul Gallico
Narrated by: Steve Mackintosh, Georgia Groome, Deborah Findlay, Sam Dale
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Publisher's summary

A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of Paul Gallico’s The Snow Goose by Nick Warburton, starring Steven Mackintosh.

When Open Book asked various authors to champion a favourite neglected classic on the programme, Michael Morpurgo chose The Snow Goose - perhaps no surprise, with his own story 'War Horse' depicting a friendship between a boy and his horse which takes them both into the horror of World War I.

In The Snow Goose, A wounded bird brings together a disfigured artist and a young girl on the eve of World War II. With Steven Mackintosh as Philip Rhayader, Georgia Groome as Fritha, Deborah Findlay as Mrs Farnes, and Sam Dale as the storyteller. Also featuring Michael Shelford, Malcolm Tierney, and David Seddon. Directed by Sally Avens.

©2011 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2011 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

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The Snow Goose

This is a wonderful story that I remember from my childhood and plays into the Dunkirk spirit. Britain beleagued and alone, saves her defeated army by sending out every craft on the south coast of England to bring them off the coast of France. A moment in history which is defining for the British. Paul Gallico writes a haunting book and the BBC brings it to life.

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Phenomenal

I listened to this story last night and I was absolutely transported. It was so thrilling to listen to the wonderful story and the wonderful dramatic reading. I recommend this to everyone. A beautiful, very very touching story that is unforgettable.

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Salted caramel so beautifully bitter sweet

Where does The Snow Goose (BBC Radio 4: Classic Serial) rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Out of more that 1000 other books , in the top 5

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A piece of salted caramel so beautifully bitter-sweet that it will bring tears to your eyes or you have no heart. What a story of beauty and joy, the warm enchanting conclusion your left with that in some world somewhere, in the end, no matter the problem, it will be OK. The story is like warm coco. Or getting into a warm bed on a very cold night. It’s a delight, there, that’s all I can say. Get it. And enjoy a story, you will I assure you be sharing the story with your family for generations.

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The snowGoose

The beautiful tale by Paul Gallico is wnerfully nariated by a. Superb cast. This is the classic tale of a girl, a bird and a disabled man who are bonded together in a way that they do not understand

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The Book is better

The book version had luscious prose and a sentimental but not cheesy story. The audible version is a dramatic reading so it is very much abridged. The actual book has a feeling of the grey, winter landscapes of Northern England. Philip Rhayader reminded me a little bit of Mr. Rochester although his personality is far nicer. Frith is a character very much like her surroundings with her wildness, fear and gentleness. The ending is tragic and yet is very beautiful.

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well done and very enjoyable

What made the experience of listening to The Snow Goose (BBC Radio 4: Classic Serial) the most enjoyable?

The story was acted out.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Snow Goose (BBC Radio 4: Classic Serial)?

The most memorable moment was Philip leaving for Dunkirk

What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The accents were great

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Beautiful!

The story and performance were a work of art. However I am disappointed that it was not the unabridged story.

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A Beautiful Story

I don’t know why I had never known this book… my brother told me about it, and said it was one of his favorites, and now it is one of mine. A story of tenderness and love amidst the horrors of war. This is a must read…. And the performers and production in the Audible version are spectacular, adding to the power of this story.

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Great story - but it's NOT the book

It's a nice radio adaptaion, but reading the original book is a much greater emotional expirience. If I had known it wasn't a reading of the book I wouldn't bother with it. If you like dramatized book reading then this is for you

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Magnificent!

Have a tissue handy!! So sweet, so charming!!what a treasure…thank you to the whole cast and writer!!!

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