Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Full-Cast Edition)

De: J.K. Rowling

Narrado por: Hugh Laurie, Matthew Macfadyen, Riz Ahmed, Michelle Gomez, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Simon Pegg, Cush Jumbo, Iwan Rheon, Frankie Treadaway, Max Lester, Arabella Stanton, Mark Addy, Matt Berry, David Holmes, Saoirse-Monica Jackson

The beloved stories as you’ve never experienced them. Get ready to be transported to the world of Harry Potter in a captivating production that features hundreds of unique voices and immersive sound design that brings the wizarding world vividly to life in Dolby Atmos. You’ll hear footsteps echoing through the corridors of Hogwarts and the heart-racing whoosh of the Golden Snitch as it darts past your ears in the heat of a Quidditch match. Also featuring an electrifying new musical score, The Full-Cast Audio Editions present J.K. Rowling’s iconic series as a truly spellbinding listening event for the whole family.

'Welcome to the Knight Bus, emergency transport for the stranded witch or wizard. Just stick out your wand hand, step on board and we can take you anywhere you want to go.'

When the Knight Bus crashes through the darkness and screeches to a halt in front of him, it's the start of another far from ordinary year at Hogwarts for Harry Potter. Sirius Black, escaped mass-murderer and follower of Lord Voldemort, is on the run—and they say he is coming after Harry. In his first ever Divination class, Professor Trelawney sees an omen of death in Harry's tea leaves... But perhaps most terrifying of all are the Dementors patrolling the school grounds, with their soul-sucking kiss...

Having become classics of our time, the Harry Potter stories never fail to bring comfort and escapism. With their message of hope, belonging and the enduring power of truth and love, the story of the Boy Who Lived continues to delight generations of new listeners.

Starring Frankie Treadaway as Harry Potter, Max Lester as Ron Weasley, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, Hugh Laurie as Albus Dumbledore, Riz Ahmed as Professor Snape, Michelle Gomez as Professor McGonagall, Matthew Macfadyen as Lord Voldemort, Simon Pegg as Arthur Weasley, Iwan Rheon as Remus Lupin, David Holmes as Stan Shunpike, Cush Jumbo as Narrator, and a full cast.

Available in Dolby Atmos on Audible.

©1997 J.K. Rowling (P)2025 Pottermore Limited

Seriously magical

Coming back to Hogwarts in the third full-cast Harry Potter audiobook feels like stepping into a world that has grown deeper, darker, and more confident in its own voice. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the point where the series truly starts to mature, and this adaptation captures that shift beautifully. As a blind listener, these productions mean a great deal to me. They are not just stories being read aloud, but complete worlds constructed entirely through sound.

From the opening chapters, there is a clear change in tone. The mystery is heavier, the emotions more complex, and the sense of danger more present. The sound design follows this evolution perfectly. The Dementors are especially effective, created through chilling, restrained audio choices that communicate their menace without ever becoming overwhelming. Hogwarts itself feels larger and more alive than before, filled with subtle ambient details that make every location feel tangible.

The ensemble cast continues to impress. Harry sounds older and more inward-looking, carrying a quiet intensity that fits his journey in this story. Ron and Hermione feel more grounded as well, their performances balancing humor with growing drama. Sirius Black is layered and compelling, shifting effortlessly between threat and vulnerability, while Remus Lupin’s calm, steady presence brings warmth and emotional depth to every scene he is in.

The Dolby Atmos mix once again elevates the experience. Sound moves naturally around you, adding space, height, and direction to spells, action scenes, and quieter moments alike. It is immersive without ever distracting from the performances or the story itself.

If you have enjoyed the previous full-cast editions, this third installment feels like a natural and rewarding continuation. For anyone new to this format, I still strongly recommend starting with Sorcerer’s Stone. These adaptations are clearly designed as a journey, and this chapter hits harder when you have followed the path from the beginning.

As with the earlier releases, I pre-ordered this the moment it became available. Even though I already own both the Jim Dale and Stephen Fry narrations, I cannot wait to experience the entire series again in this incredibly rich and immersive format. Having multiple ways to return to this story is something I am genuinely grateful for.

Snape Performance Not Really Working For Me

Overall, I am enjoying all the books. My only negative is the voice of Snape. Perhaps I’m used to Alan Rickman’s portrayal in the movies. The delivery of lines were slower and more sinister. In these books, the voice sounds more like Percy Weasley instead of a mid-thirties adult with an agenda.

Still, I am enjoying the stories, again!

Wonderful Revisit into the world but strange VA decisions

A wonderfully immersive return to the world of Harry Potter, this full-cast production brings Prisoner of Azkaban to life and makes Hogwarts feel vividly present all over again. The ensemble does a fantastic job capturing the humor, tension, and magic of the story, making this a highly engaging listen. That said, I was disappointed with the voice acting choice for Snape, which lacks his signature menace and edge. Also. while I noticed it in the other previous two entries, the puzzling casting choice for Madam Pomfrey felt more prominent and jarring in this one. Reiterating that this decision feels more distracting rather than creative or inclusive. That being said the casting for Lupin and Sirius were well done and their performance almost makes up for the others faults.

why so much grunting and sighing?

While I am overall genuinely enjoying the full cast audiobooks, the amount of grunting and sighing and groaning that whoever edited these books decided to put in is really just too much. In the first chapter alone the amount of weird sighs, grunts and groans that Harry produced was ridiculous and distracting. The most annoying part, after the amount of them, is that sometimes the audible grunt or sigh does not even fit with the narration. On a bright note I do think the main narrator has actually gotten better, she seems to be less monotone and serious and her narration tone seems to fit better with the actual happenings in the story. Again overall I'm really enjoying these, I just wish whoever put these together didn't feel the need to feel every moment of silence with some sort of exhale or groan.

Cinema Experience

Love the cinema like experience however you could really do with less of the grunting. I was getting pretty irritated with the nonstop grunting for no reason.