It’s a Wonderful Life

Adapted for Radio & Performed in Front of a Live Studio Audience by Many of the Original Film Stars

By: Mr Punch Audiobooks

Narrated by: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Victor Moore

Mr Punch Presents: It’s a Wonderful Life, the irresistibly heart-warming story of George Bailey, who is prevented from committing suicide by the elderly angel Clarence, who takes him on a journey back through his life to show him how the town of Bedford Falls would have been had he never lived. Originally directed by the celebrated Frank Capra, it is performed here for radio with James Stewart, Victor Moore and Donna Reed recreating their original roles.

Hollywood Playhouse is a collection of Oscar-winning films adapted for the radio and performed by many of the original film stars in front of a live studio audience.

This programme has been re-mastered and re-edited from the original radio broadcast.

These radio dramas were...to become as popular as the movies themselves. Hollywood Movie Memories.

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Critic reviews

"A lovely series to add to any film, audio or crime lovers’ collection." (Audio World)

"This is an excellent audio product that will appeal to the majority of audiobook listeners." (Talking Business)

"It’s a Wonderful Life – most inspirational film ever." (Guardian)

Great movie just in audio

It was interesting but disappointing because I prefer seeing what’s happening and not just listening.

Fabulous radio-style performance by the original movie cast

I was delighted to discover this audiobook. It’s more of a radio style performance of the movie, and is greatly truncated for audio purposes. Many of the moments that make the film so magical had to be omitted, because they are strictly visual. I listened to this while I decorated my Christmas tree today, and it was the perfect soundtrack, so to speak. I haven’t had a television for four years, so discovering this gem was a real Christmas treat. Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed, and many of the original cast members voice this performance. It’s such a special Christmas present to myself. Highly recommended!

actual actors from the movie

this is a great movie and even better when it's in audible book format. it's worth 55min of your time to enjoy a short story.

It's a wonderful shorter listen...

Original actors, all main points of the story pulled together for a shorter listen. Nice!