-
Oh Whistle and I'll Come to You, My Lad
- Narrated by: David Suchet
- Length: 50 mins
Add to Cart failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
Buy for $0.54
No default payment method selected.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
Listeners also enjoyed...
-
A Warning to the Curious
- By: M. R. James
- Narrated by: David Suchet
- Length: 45 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The story of Paxton, an antiquarian and archaeologist who holidays in "Seaburgh" and inadvertently stumbles across one of the lost crowns of Anglia, which legendarily protect the country from invasion. Montague Rhodes James was a noted British mediaeval scholar and provost of King's College, Cambridge (1905–1918) and of Eton College (1918–1936). He is best remembered for his ghost stories which are widely regarded as among the finest in English literature.
-
-
Entertaining
- By J.C. & Linda on 11-16-20
By: M. R. James
-
Casting the Runes
- By: M. R. James
- Narrated by: David Suchet
- Length: 57 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The tale of a man who unwittingly angers a sorcerer, who is assumed by some Monty scholars to be based on the self-styled 'Great Beast,' occultist Aleister Crowley. Montague Rhodes James was a noted British mediaeval scholar and provost of King's College, Cambridge (1905–1918) and of Eton College (1918–1936). He is best remembered for his ghost stories which are widely regarded as among the finest in English literature.
-
-
Supernatural fun
- By Vivian Gosey on 03-30-16
By: M. R. James
-
The Tractate Middoth
- By: M. R. James
- Narrated by: David Suchet
- Length: 42 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
A young librarian receives a request for an obscure Hebrew book from a sinister gentleman, unaware of its contents. Montague Rhodes James was a noted British mediaeval scholar and provost of King's College, Cambridge (1905–1918) and of Eton College (1918–1936). He is best remembered for his ghost stories which are widely regarded as among the finest in English literature.
-
-
Fun ghost story about relatives no one wants.
- By Ellenaeddy on 08-08-15
By: M. R. James
-
The Ash Tree
- By: M. R. James
- Narrated by: David Suchet
- Length: 34 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The tale of a man who unwittingly angers a sorcerer, who is assumed by some Monty scholars to be based on the self-styled 'Great Beast,' occultist Aleister Crowley. Montague Rhodes James was a noted British mediaeval scholar and provost of King's College, Cambridge (1905–1918) and of Eton College (1918–1936). He is best remembered for his ghost stories which are widely regarded as among the finest in English literature.
-
-
NOPE! POOR NARRATION RUINS THIS ONE
- By McSusie on 10-03-20
By: M. R. James
-
Ghost Stories, Volume One
- By: M. R. James
- Narrated by: Derek Jacobi
- Length: 2 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Sir Derek Jacobi reads a collection of tales from the master of ghost stories, M. R. James, whose stories have for many years inspired the BBC's A Ghost Story for Christmas TV adaptations. M. R. James was described as "a man who, in company with Sheridan le Fanu, is the best ghost-story writer England has ever produced".
-
-
Incredible Narration for M.R. James Classics!
- By Robert on 10-26-12
By: M. R. James
-
Ghost Stories, Volume 2
- By: M. R. James
- Narrated by: Derek Jacobi
- Length: 2 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
A second collection of tales from the master of ghost stories, M. R. James, whose stories have for many years inspired the BBC's A Ghost Story for Christmas TV adaptations. This volume includes 'A Warning to the Curious', 'The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral', 'The Mezzotint', and 'A Neighbour's Landmark'.
-
-
Jacobi brings these wonderful old tales to life!
- By Kit on 11-07-11
By: M. R. James
-
A Warning to the Curious
- By: M. R. James
- Narrated by: David Suchet
- Length: 45 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The story of Paxton, an antiquarian and archaeologist who holidays in "Seaburgh" and inadvertently stumbles across one of the lost crowns of Anglia, which legendarily protect the country from invasion. Montague Rhodes James was a noted British mediaeval scholar and provost of King's College, Cambridge (1905–1918) and of Eton College (1918–1936). He is best remembered for his ghost stories which are widely regarded as among the finest in English literature.
-
-
Entertaining
- By J.C. & Linda on 11-16-20
By: M. R. James
-
Casting the Runes
- By: M. R. James
- Narrated by: David Suchet
- Length: 57 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The tale of a man who unwittingly angers a sorcerer, who is assumed by some Monty scholars to be based on the self-styled 'Great Beast,' occultist Aleister Crowley. Montague Rhodes James was a noted British mediaeval scholar and provost of King's College, Cambridge (1905–1918) and of Eton College (1918–1936). He is best remembered for his ghost stories which are widely regarded as among the finest in English literature.
-
-
Supernatural fun
- By Vivian Gosey on 03-30-16
By: M. R. James
-
The Tractate Middoth
- By: M. R. James
- Narrated by: David Suchet
- Length: 42 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
A young librarian receives a request for an obscure Hebrew book from a sinister gentleman, unaware of its contents. Montague Rhodes James was a noted British mediaeval scholar and provost of King's College, Cambridge (1905–1918) and of Eton College (1918–1936). He is best remembered for his ghost stories which are widely regarded as among the finest in English literature.
-
-
Fun ghost story about relatives no one wants.
- By Ellenaeddy on 08-08-15
By: M. R. James
-
The Ash Tree
- By: M. R. James
- Narrated by: David Suchet
- Length: 34 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The tale of a man who unwittingly angers a sorcerer, who is assumed by some Monty scholars to be based on the self-styled 'Great Beast,' occultist Aleister Crowley. Montague Rhodes James was a noted British mediaeval scholar and provost of King's College, Cambridge (1905–1918) and of Eton College (1918–1936). He is best remembered for his ghost stories which are widely regarded as among the finest in English literature.
-
-
NOPE! POOR NARRATION RUINS THIS ONE
- By McSusie on 10-03-20
By: M. R. James
-
Ghost Stories, Volume One
- By: M. R. James
- Narrated by: Derek Jacobi
- Length: 2 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Sir Derek Jacobi reads a collection of tales from the master of ghost stories, M. R. James, whose stories have for many years inspired the BBC's A Ghost Story for Christmas TV adaptations. M. R. James was described as "a man who, in company with Sheridan le Fanu, is the best ghost-story writer England has ever produced".
-
-
Incredible Narration for M.R. James Classics!
- By Robert on 10-26-12
By: M. R. James
-
Ghost Stories, Volume 2
- By: M. R. James
- Narrated by: Derek Jacobi
- Length: 2 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
A second collection of tales from the master of ghost stories, M. R. James, whose stories have for many years inspired the BBC's A Ghost Story for Christmas TV adaptations. This volume includes 'A Warning to the Curious', 'The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral', 'The Mezzotint', and 'A Neighbour's Landmark'.
-
-
Jacobi brings these wonderful old tales to life!
- By Kit on 11-07-11
By: M. R. James
-
The Stalls of Barchester / The Ash Tree / Number 13 / A Warning to the Curious
- Ghost Stories
- By: M.R. James
- Narrated by: Christopher Lee
- Length: 1 hr and 57 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Horror legend Christopher Lee reads the disturbing Victorian ghost stories of writer M.R. James. A century ago, it was James's habit to read one aloud by candlelight every Christmas Eve to a select group of students in his study at King's College, Cambridge...
-
-
Outstanding narration but strange editing of text
- By S Larsen on 05-11-20
By: M.R. James
-
The M. R. James BBC Radio Collection
- By: M. R. James
- Narrated by: Mark Gatiss, James D'Arcy, Anton Lesser, and others
- Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
M. R. James was the master of the uncanny. His classic supernatural stories have haunted readers and listeners for over a century and been adapted countless times for radio, TV and film. This collection features dramatisations of 12 of his most popular stories: The Mezzotint, Casting the Runes, The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral, A Warning to the Curious, Rats, Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come To You, My Lad, The Tractate Middoth, Lost Hearts, The Rose Garden, Number 13, Martin’s Close and Count Magnus.
-
-
Disappointing Package, Should’ve Been Longer
- By Admiralu on 03-14-20
By: M. R. James
-
The Mezzotint
- A Victorian Horror Story
- By: M.R. James
- Narrated by: Joshua Manning
- Length: 30 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In one of M.R. James’ creepiest short stories, night of terror plays out with every glimpse at a static picture and the viewer is powerless to prevent a dark figure’s progress. 'The Mezzotint' is taken from the second volume of the Victorian Anthologies Horror series, featuring short stories by classic writers of the spooky, the scary and the supernatural. Guaranteed to give you the shivers, each collection includes familiar and loved creepy tales as well as those less well-known. With music by Benedict Edwards.
By: M.R. James
-
The Woman in Black
- By: Susan Hill
- Narrated by: Paul Ansdell
- Length: 4 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Eel Marsh house stands alone, surveying the windswept salt marshes beyond Nine Lives Causeway. Once, Mrs Alice Drablow lived here as a recluse. Now, Arthur Kipps, a junior solicitor with a London firm, is summoned to attend her funeral, unaware of the tragic and terrible secrets which lie behind the house's shuttered windows.
-
-
Eerily facinating!
- By Alycee on 01-13-12
By: Susan Hill
-
Deadly Cargo
- Mydworth Mysteries - A Cosy Historical Mystery Series 5
- By: Matthew Costello, Neil Richards
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker
- Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Mydworth's Excelsior Radio Company is world-famous for its expensive radio-phonographs. But suddenly the Excelsior delivery lorries start being hijacked, and the very future of the company is in doubt. Is this just about stolen radios - or is there something more secret and dangerous going on? When Harry and Kat are brought in to help, they decide to go undercover to solve the crimes and soon discover there are many more secrets to this mystery than meets the eye.
-
-
Good clean fun
- By Emily Lauderdale on 12-07-20
By: Matthew Costello, and others
-
Canon Alberic's Scrap-book
- By: Montague Rhodes James
- Narrated by: David Collings
- Length: 32 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
This is the unabridged recording of M R James' excellent story "Canon Alberic's Scrap-book". Read by David Collings it is sure to scare and delight in equal measure!
-
-
David Collings IS M.R. James!
- By Cassandra on 04-30-17
-
The Conception of Terror: Tales Inspired by M. R. James - Volume 1
- An Audible Original Drama
- By: M. R. James, Stephen Gallagher, A. K. Benedict, and others
- Narrated by: Robert Bathurst, Tom Burke, Rosa Coduri, and others
- Length: 4 hrs and 13 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
A collection of four ghostly tales inspired by M. R. James: Casting the Runes, Lost Hearts, The Treasure of Abbott-Thomas and A View from the Hill.
-
-
Background noise definitely irritating
- By danielle wolf on 08-07-19
By: M. R. James, and others
-
An Evening's Entertainment
- By: Montague Rhodes James
- Narrated by: David Collings
- Length: 25 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
This is the unabridged audio recording of M R James' excellent ghost story "An Evening's Entertainment". Read by David Collings, this is sure to scare and delight in equal measure.
-
-
Entertaining Classic Horror Story
- By Admiralu on 01-12-20
-
Ghost Stories of an Antiquary
- By: M. R. James
- Narrated by: David Timson, Stephen Critchlow
- Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The powerful sense of evil – darkness, creepy hairy presences, cloaks, hoods, talons and tentacles – pervades these classic ghost stories by M.R. James. A Cambridge scholar himself, James explored what happens when academics dabble in things they don’t understand and unleash forces of which they know nothing.
-
-
Great performances of the classic
- By Adeliese Baumann on 06-25-11
By: M. R. James
-
Ghost Stories of an Antiquary
- By: M. R. James
- Narrated by: John Stanbridge
- Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
"Ghost Stories of an Antiquary" (1931) is the title of M. R. James' first collection of ghost stories. He wrote many of his ghost stories to be read aloud in the long tradition of spooky Christmas Eve tales. By contrast to the gothic tales of his predecessors, James' stories often use rural settings, with a quiet, scholarly protagonist getting caught up in the activities of supernatural forces. The details of horror are almost never explicit, the stories relying on a gentle, bucolic background to emphasize the awfulness of the otherworldly intrusions.
By: M. R. James
-
Count Magnus
- By: Montague Rhodes James
- Narrated by: David Collings
- Length: 33 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
This is the unabridged audio recording of M R James' excellent ghost story "Count Magnus". Read by David Collings, this is sure to scare and delight in equal measure.
-
-
Fair Enough
- By Steven Reynoso on 06-14-19
-
E.F. Benson's Ghost Stories
- read by Mark Gatiss
- By: E. F. Benson
- Narrated by: Mark Gatiss
- Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Mark Gatiss ( Sherlock, Doctor Who, Game of Thrones) reads chilling tales by the unsung master of the classic ghost story: E. F. Benson. There's nothing sinister about a London bus. Nothing supernatural could occur on a busy train platform. There's nothing terrifying about a little caterpillar. And a telephone, what could be scary about that? Don't be frightened of the dark corners of your room. Don't be alarmed by a sudden inexplicable chill.
-
-
E.F. Benson Classics Excellently Read by Gatiss
- By Robert on 10-28-17
By: E. F. Benson
Publisher's Summary
The story tells the tale of an introverted academic who happens upon a strange whistle while exploring a cemetery on the East Anglian coast. When blown, the whistle unleashes a supernatural force that terrorises its discoverer.
Montague Rhodes James was a noted British mediaeval scholar and provost of King's College, Cambridge (1905–1918) and of Eton College (1918–1936). He is best remembered for his ghost stories which are widely regarded as among the finest in English literature.
One of James' most important achievements was to redefine the ghost story for the new century by dispensing with many of the formal Gothic trappings of his predecessors, and replacing them with more realistic contemporary settings.
"Montague Rhodes James has an intelligent and scientific knowledge of human nerves and feelings; and knows just how to apportion statement, imagery, and subtle suggestions in order to secure the best results with his readers." HP Lovecraft.
Actor David Suchet is best known for his definitive portrayal of Hercule Poirot, the Belgian detective created by the legendary mystery author Agatha Christie, in a number of international television productions. He narrates his story in Poirot and Me.
What listeners say about Oh Whistle and I'll Come to You, My Lad
Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Nathaniel Gallegos
- 02-10-19
Christmas Scarecrows?
Great story. It's a bit antiCatholic but it can be overlooked since it's over 100 years old and from Britain after all. Get it. You'll be creeped by whistles and scarecrows ever after.
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Doug
- 07-13-17
Not great, not bad....
A ghostly tale...not a bad story, but I have heard better. The narration was good.
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- A reader in Southborough
- 02-06-17
Good old-time terror
excellent story, excellent narration. recommended. David Suchet is a treasure and does this classic supernatural horror story justice.
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- HeyCatherine
- 11-28-17
Really something special
A perfect reading of a satisfying Victorian ghost story. Treat yourself to this lovely recording.
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Diana
- 04-10-17
Creepy but not entirely satisfying
Creepy story but not James' finest. David Suchet is excellent and his narration makes up for the less than punchy storyline.
The story leaves a lot of unanswered questions but not in the good way.
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Jim "The Impatient"
- 09-18-15
AND HERE'S A SIX PENCE
Unless Audible pays you to listen to it, it is not worth your time. Suchet is excellent, but I could not get into the story.
Time is money.
17 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- jwolf69
- 03-12-21
Outstanding narration!
No one can outdo David Suchet's performance in this ghostly tale. Close your eyes and let your imagination be led by this intriguing story read by the best storyteller of our time!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Monica Wasserman
- 03-08-21
Spooky
There was something about the style of words, the narrator’s low and luring tone, and the eerily suggestive atmosphere of the narrative that gave me such an unanticipated fright. This is perhaps the first horror story that has literally given me the spooks.
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Carissa B
- 12-12-20
Christmas ghost story with great narration
This is the first M.R. James story I have heard or read. It lived up to the glowing review I saw of his writing! Mysterious and scary, but nothing that will give you nightmares. And Davis Suchet’s narration is, as always, a treat!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Linda L.
- 11-07-20
Nice creepy story
This was a nice classic creepy story. What would you do if you were staying in a hotel or some place that had maid service who asked why 1 person slept in both beds? What would you do if you only slept in one and didn't know who was using the other bed while you slept? Good concept and story.
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Lynn Worton
- 03-29-14
Creepy Short Story
This is a classic Christmas ghost story. I downloaded an audio copy, which had been specially created by Audible and read by David Suchet (actor of Hercule Perot etc.). I loved it!
Professor Parkins is a young man, who goes on a golfing holiday and finds a strange whistle that when blown, unleashes a horrifying event. As this was a short story, I couldn't get a good enough impression of his character. However, I did like him.
This is a short story, but it was well told and the suspense and mystery was chillingly built. Written in the traditional ghost story manner, the story swept me away and kept me entertained for just under an hour. Narrated by David Suchet, the story was given a creepy feel by his interpretation. I loved the way how he gave the different characters their own voice, and how he paced the tale. Neither too fast nor too slow, the story built until the climax at the end of the book. I was a little disappointed by how it ended, but it did make me feel a little scared! The only thing I have a quibble about was the origin of the whistle and why it called the specter.
Nevertheless, the story was extremely entertaining and I would definitely consider reading/listening to more of the works by this author.
M. R. James may have published this is 1904, but the contemporary feel of the story made it feel as if it had been written this year. His attention to detail brought the characters to life and his writing style flowed wonderfully.
There is no violence or horrific gore, so I recommend this book to younger readers who are looking for a small scare, and to adults who love classic ghost or horror stories. - Lynn Worton
8 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Kaggy
- 04-27-15
Bed dread
Another thrilling ghost story from M R James told with exactly the right level of spookiness and humour by David Suchet. These stories set the gold standard by which all other supernatural tales should be judged.
6 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Simon
- 10-15-15
An Intense Hour
This is a nice way to spend an hour. A deliciously spooky story narrated in perfect fashion by the excellent David Suchet. If you're "between books" and want a short filler this may well fit the bill..
11 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Matt
- 04-14-15
Classic!
This one never leaves my phone! My all time favourite MR James story. David Suchet is simply fascinating to listen to, he thoroughly acts the story rather than just reads it. This really is the place to start if you've not experienced an MR James ghostly tale before.
3 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- R. Hunter
- 12-22-13
Fantastic stuff
Excellent, classic ghost story. Fantastic narration by David Suchet, I could listen to him all day. A lot shorter than I expected, but a good quality, creepy story that sticks in the mind. And free!
6 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- K
- 09-17-17
My favourite MRJames
A typical James tale but my absolute favourite. Eerie enough to bring uncomfortable mental images to mind and wonderfully narrated by David Suchet. This does have tongue in cheek moments and is wrought by utilising a few stereotypes. Nevertheless, underlying this is a very serious moral which shows us to always keep an open mind to whatever may occur.
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Mr. ANTHONY GRAHAM SMITH
- 08-08-16
chilling!
read by a legend, in a very haunting way.
very good value with all the intensity needed in a ghost story
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Borbála
- 05-08-16
can't say it frightened me much
I don't tknow what to think. I found reference to this story in a Stephen King novel and heard of M R James as a great ghost story writer and just expectes a lot more. at least to get some goosebumps or something but I can't say I got any. it was well written it just wasn't very intriguing or even imaginative. i have to say though the whole notion of CHRISTMAS ghost stories appears to me weird almost comical. one of those things no other nation than the English would have come up with in a million years.
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- M
- 04-08-16
Brilliant!
The narration of this classic tale from the pen of M R James by Mr Suchet was truly excellent :)
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall

- S. Corner
- 03-27-16
a pleasant afternoon listen
So well read. A spooky tale with David Suchet's excellent voice and pace to make this a very pleasing listen on a Sunday afternoon whatever the time of year.
1 person found this helpful