Albion: The Legend of Arthur

An Audible Original Drama

De: Robert Valentine

Narrado por: Lois Chimimba, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Gruffudd Glyn, Craig Roberts, Owen Teale

We arrive in Albion, AD 490. Once spirits of both light and darkness ruled the land, now tribes of Britons stand alone as Saxon invaders threaten the vulnerable shores. But that’s the least of their worries, the Old Gods are returning from the shadows, bringing their magic with them.

Albion: The Legend of Arthur pushes friendships and family loyalties to the test in a world of warlords, witchcraft, heroism and betrayal as we join Arthur on an adventure like no other and witness the birth of one of our greatest legends.

This Audible Original drama stars Owen Teale (Game of Thrones), Aimee-Ffion Edwards (Peaky Blinders) and Craig Roberts (Submarine) alongside a full cast.

Performed by: Scott Arthur, Edward Barry, Caroline Berry, Jake Burgum, Simon Carlyle, Lois Chimimba, Christopher Dane, Gareth David-Lloyd, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Owen Findlay, Gruffudd Glyn, Michael Golab, Smari Gunn, Daniel Hawksford, Michael Hillberg, David Holt, Gerran Howell, Guy Lewis, Kyle Lima, Damian Lynch, Anette Martinsen, Neil McCormack, Neve McIntosh, Sam Morgan-Davies, Richard Reed, Richard Rees, Craig Roberts, Hugh Ross, Joel Saxon, John Scougall, Lewys Taylor and Owen Teale.

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nice

loved it.delightful effects.loved this story as a kid and this is better than the movie

Terrible Message

These performances are incredible, but the message is so disappointing: it’s a woke deconstruction (i.e., tearing down) of Arthurian legend. It asks, “what if Arthur were really just some punk who stole the credit for everyone else’s achievements?” The writers want you to believe that Gawain was the real “Arthur” and that Arthur Pendragon was churlish, impudent, disdainful, imprudent, supercilious, ignorant, arrogant, impotent, and WEAK — 110% NOT the Arthur we know from Britain’s founding mythos. These writers and producers want you to believe that there is no magic in the world, nothing more than materialism, that all of our symbols are empty, just so much smoke and mirrors. And yet at the same time they want you to know that despite our symbols’ emptiness, the elite will always be able to wield them against you — the plebs, the unwashed masses — to dupe you into accepting their rule. It’s just gross.

something different

This is not what I expected at all, certainly not a traditional Arthur Pendragon tale either but I truly enjoyed the ride

A truly original retelling of the Arthurian legend

I listened to this audiobook almost non stop.
The theme is about King Arthur, but the story is unique.
Outstanding performances and production.
Highly recommended!!

Enjoyable Listen

If you’re looking for an authentic retelling of the Arthur saga, this audio tale is not for you. But I really loved the actors, and the story, while brief, was a nice yarn. I recommend it.

Legend in IRL

A character reworking of the classic fable spun into more of a realistic possibility. Found it enjoyable. But it’s not for the Arthur purist.

not what I was expecting

this was a totally fresh Arthurian story. so well done . The research must have been amazing.

Wow!

This was an outlandish, but well acted audiobook. It sure kept me entertained. Not sure why it received such low reviews.

Great listen!

Not the common Arthurian story but don't let that get in the way. Great audiobook.

Bizarre retelling of the legend of King Arthur

Since I first read about Arthur and the nights of the round table as an elementary student, I have been fascinated by this ancient legend. I’ve read Le Morte d’Arthur, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and other Arthurian lore. I enjoyed Camelot, the movie and various screen versions of the story. So I thought this might be an engaging version, as well.

However, unlike Sir Thomas Malory and other authors, the creator of this version seems more concerned with undermining readers’ respect for King Arthur and creating new heroes to substitute for him. Mr. Valentine also glorified the old gods of England and gave more credence to demonic powers than the Christian religion or the power of God’s Spirit.

While the recoded voices are distinct enough to tell them apart, there are long pauses between scenes and very little music to keep your attention. I listened while traveling with my spouse on a road trip. The complaint from my SO was that the story was “boring.” I found the ending terribly disappointing.

I am glad that this was available for free, as I’d have hated to have spent money or one of my credits to buy it.