I LOVE that you're doing Agatha Christie. The fact that it helps your channel makes it a win-win. Christie and Sherlock Holmes are extra perfect to sleep to, but rest assured that I listen again when awake.
Don't worry about your accent or accents. It is acceptable to read without doing any accents at all. Your accents are like the sweet creamy froth and cherry on the top of the sundae! They aren't necessary, but they make the story more delectable.
Well narrated, Tony! Thank you. I enjoy the different accents; even if they may not be authentic according to some listeners. Off to have a little kip now.
LOVE this, Tony! This marvelous story, your vivid word images, the, accents, voices and informative, entertaining commentary. Many thanks, much appreciated!
Love Dame Agatha! Thank you so much! I've read and heard it, but you did a fine job. Don't beat yourself up about accents. It doesn't take away from the story.
Your reading of this story is perfection! Looking forward to more readings of Agatha's work from you. Yes! The story is always better and your reading does it justice.
One of my absolute favorite stories. Agatha Christie put her stamp on me with that one. I believe she was a genius. I can only imagine what she would write today.
Holy moly, this story keeps on twisting till the very least word. Agatha Christie really was a brilliant writer. Beautifully narrated, thank you! (I do love the accents)
The sort of rare story that really grabs you and demands your willing attention. Such intricate plotting is so enjoyable and impressive. I wouldn’t want to be on the wrong side of Aggie as my mother-in-law 😂
Nice reading of a great story. Took a while until I listened though, as I love the 1957 movie with Tyrone Power, Charles Laughton, Marlene Dietrich & Elsa Lanchester, but glad now the movie has its own elements & twists.
Love the posh old lady voice 😂😂😂 My favourite film version is the black and white one, with Marlene Dietrich and the double twist. Thanks again Tony. Ooo Roger Ackroyd? Yes please!
Good heavens Tony - I find myself obsessed with your reading!! I am sharing your podcast with so many friends and family they are getting just a little fed up 😂😂
I wish you would just read the American novels yourself, without an accent, in your own voice. I don't need a particular accent when I hear them, I just want the story in your voice.
1:01:07 Disagree, Tony...the "job" of the prosecution is to seek justice!! That's a problem in the US and UK alike, these days! The Procecutors believe that their win vs losses is paramount!! And now we're paying the price of releasing many, many individuals that were wrongly prosecuted and convicted, because of this.
I wasn’t saying I agreed with the inquisitorial system. It becomes a game of beating the other side rather than say thenFrench system which i understand is about finding out the truth
@@classicdetective wasn't accusing you, I just meant that a lot of state and federal prosecuting attorneys here in the US tend to forget it's all about seeking justice and not a race to log up a huge win total. Improper conduct by LEO'S (lae enforcement officials) and DA's (District or Prosecuting Attorneys) have unlawfully convicted innocent people WAY too many times!! And get by with their antics.
I'm thinking that at the time Agatha wote this, there may have been a cultural understanding of why the lawyer felt his client was believable. In modern times, we have many more experiences of the world and perhaps today we would need more to convince us?
To the uninitiated, brace yourselves.For there is one terrible thing wrong with Agatha Christie stories. Once you've read everything, that's it. You can never go back. Oh sure, you can reread them (The Harlequin Tea Set & The Parker Pyne problems I've read maybe 3 times). And there are the imitators, but I feel dirty afterwards. You wind up clutching YT audios, lying to yourself a little, but you know perfectly well Sir Stafford Nye wont be making his flight.
@@classicdetective That wasn't the plural pronunciation you rendered (it's the same as for the singular, as is the spelling) IF you hover over the second pronunciation, a pop-up labels it as *American* pronunciation (pants-nay, approximately) For once, the English pronunciation is pretty close to the French, in striking contrast with (say) "lingerie"
@@classicdetective and I saw somebody else said too. You are such an experienced and educated narrator, I am surprised you dont check the foreign bits out beforehand, if you know this is not your strong suit. and many of us could help, if asked. Your otherwise impeccable narrations are marred by these small points. We are not just grammar nerds!
@@helenswan705 I appreciate that. I was aware of the French pronunciation, but got confused. I did study French back in my youth to A Level, but haven't spoken it for a long time. Take a look at my Phantom of The Opera. th-cam.com/video/_y8egEs96A0/w-d-xo.html and let me know what you think about my French there.
Overjoyed that you are our guide through this most FANtastic tale by a MASTER CRAFTER of words into worlds! Your storytelling ability is beyond just “reading” a text; for no ai or other has such an intuitively driven intonation and cadence that truly connects to each character and to the writer’s deeply layered set, scene. YOU KNOW THE ROAD and ALL the little details, so your passengers throughly enjoy the SEAMLESS adventures…even on those American back roads.🪄🪭
I'll always click on an Agatha story
Me too and Anthony Horowitz.
Also a favourite of mine 😊
Same with me 😊
I LOVE that you're doing Agatha Christie. The fact that it helps your channel makes it a win-win. Christie and Sherlock Holmes are extra perfect to sleep to, but rest assured that I listen again when awake.
Don't worry about your accent or accents. It is acceptable to read without doing any accents at all. Your accents are like the sweet creamy froth and cherry on the top of the sundae! They aren't necessary, but they make the story more delectable.
That twist! I was hoping the defendant was innocent though. Another great narration.
thanks 🙏
Hi, dear Tony! I love the voices you used herein. You're an absolute pleasure! ❤
thank you very much
A master reading a master.
This was a brilliant movie.
thank you again for your support
thanks 🤩
Well narrated, Tony! Thank you. I enjoy the different accents; even if they may not be authentic according to some listeners. Off to have a little kip now.
Many thanks!. enjoy your kip
Excellent rendering! Very entertaining! Please do more!
More to come!
LOVE this, Tony! This marvelous story, your vivid word images, the, accents, voices and informative, entertaining commentary. Many thanks, much appreciated!
Thanks Marti
This is one of my favorite films. Oh, the brilliant Marlene Dietrich!💙I never read/heard the story. Thank you for the pleasure!
Indeed it was a great movie. I don't understand why anyone would remake it (as happened in 2016) -- Judging by the trailer, it seems pretty dreadful.
@@Gottenhimfella Exactly! Why mess with perfection??
Love Dame Agatha! Thank you so much! I've read and heard it, but you did a fine job. Don't beat yourself up about accents. It doesn't take away from the story.
Your reading of this story is perfection! Looking forward to more readings of Agatha's work from you. Yes! The story is always better and your reading does it justice.
Thank you so much!
One of my absolute favorite stories. Agatha Christie put her stamp on me with that one. I believe she was a genius. I can only imagine what she would write today.
Really enjoyable, both story and commentary. Thanks.
Holy moly, this story keeps on twisting till the very least word. Agatha Christie really was a brilliant writer. Beautifully narrated, thank you! (I do love the accents)
The sort of rare story that really grabs you and demands your willing attention. Such intricate plotting is so enjoyable and impressive. I wouldn’t want to be on the wrong side of Aggie as my mother-in-law 😂
What a wonderful way to wrap up the weekend 🎉 Thank you, Mr. Walker!
Thank you! Your Christie readings are awesome.
You are so welcome
"I have a friend who is a criminal.... lawyer." There is a whole lot that fits in that pause.
I always enjoy your chats. ❤️
i am very glad
This is a fascinating story, one of the best from Agatha Christy I think. Very well read indeed. Thank you .
Glad you enjoyed it!
This was so entertaining. Thank you
Yikes! What a twisty story! Great narration, too. Thank you for posting this and the other Agatha Christie stories!
I have found my favorite audio reader for Agatha Christie stories thank you
Wow, thank you!
Nice reading of a great story. Took a while until I listened though, as I love the 1957 movie with Tyrone Power, Charles Laughton, Marlene Dietrich & Elsa Lanchester, but glad now the movie has its own elements & twists.
Love the posh old lady voice 😂😂😂
My favourite film version is the black and white one, with Marlene Dietrich and the double twist.
Thanks again Tony.
Ooo Roger Ackroyd? Yes please!
Don’t ever stop doing your accents or your after story chats! Some of us love them 😂
thak you
Great narration of one of Christie's best stories, brilliant!
Many thanks!
Good heavens Tony - I find myself obsessed with your reading!! I am sharing your podcast with so many friends and family they are getting just a little fed up 😂😂
Well I don’t want you to get into trouble with them but I’m glad from my point of view
Oh I love this! Saving it for tonight...see you then.
hope you enjoyed
Much enjoyed. Thankyou
Loved this story!! And lovely narrating
Thank you for this. The reading is gripping.
You have made me happy
Marvelous! Thank you Tony!
I think The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is Christie's best book.
i want to narrate it
@@classicdetectiveYES!!! Please do this!
Fabulous .. Thankyou
I enjoyed the comments after the story
Your commentary after the tale took me by surprise but I enjoyed it as much as the fiction. Did you see the Mousetrap at The Aldwych ? 😊
it was ages ago. I want to say St Martins theatre
Thanks
Thank you 🙏
I wish you would just read the American novels yourself, without an accent, in your own voice. I don't need a particular accent when I hear them, I just want the story in your voice.
my voice is an uncultured northern English accent which suits me well in real life, but Agatha Christie would not approve
Me three!
@@classicdetective Psst! It's okay, we won't tell her 😂.
This was a great story. Those who stop listening, miss a lot. I don't mind your accents at all!
Glad you enjoyed it
1:01:07 Disagree, Tony...the "job" of the prosecution is to seek justice!! That's a problem in the US and UK alike, these days! The Procecutors believe that their win vs losses is paramount!! And now we're paying the price of releasing many, many individuals that were wrongly prosecuted and convicted, because of this.
I wasn’t saying I agreed with the inquisitorial system. It becomes a game of beating the other side rather than say thenFrench system which i understand is about finding out the truth
@@classicdetective wasn't accusing you, I just meant that a lot of state and federal prosecuting attorneys here in the US tend to forget it's all about seeking justice and not a race to log up a huge win total. Improper conduct by LEO'S (lae enforcement officials) and DA's (District or Prosecuting Attorneys) have unlawfully convicted innocent people WAY too many times!! And get by with their antics.
Oh please do a Miss Marple I would love to hear your posh old lady. Great entertainment thank you.
I'm thinking that at the time Agatha wote this, there may have been a cultural understanding of why the lawyer felt his client was believable. In modern times, we have many more experiences of the world and perhaps today we would need more to convince us?
maybe 🤔
What are the "inquisitorial" countries? Could you do Reginald Hill?
The inquisitorial is found in those countries which inherit their legal system from England
If she could imitate Cockney so well, why did she retain an Austrian accent?
Fair point. Though I think I’m reasonably good at posh but retain my native accent day to day
To the uninitiated, brace yourselves.For there is one terrible thing wrong with Agatha Christie stories. Once you've read everything, that's it. You can never go back. Oh sure, you can reread them (The Harlequin Tea Set & The Parker Pyne problems I've read maybe 3 times). And there are the imitators, but I feel dirty afterwards. You wind up clutching YT audios, lying to yourself a little, but you know perfectly well Sir Stafford Nye wont be making his flight.
Pince-nez is pronounced "pans-nay"
You got me there. I thought it was a plural so I went with this: www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/pince-nez
Was going to say that too, but decided to check the comments first 😊
@@classicdetective That wasn't the plural pronunciation you rendered (it's the same as for the singular, as is the spelling)
IF you hover over the second pronunciation, a pop-up labels it as *American* pronunciation (pants-nay, approximately)
For once, the English pronunciation is pretty close to the French, in striking contrast with (say) "lingerie"
@@Gottenhimfellai was wrong 😂 sorry
I loved your reading... APART FROM the pronunciation of Pince next, which was appalling!
You’re not the first to point that out
If you wish to pronounce pince-nez the French way, it's PAAHRNS-NAY. Not
PINCE-NEZZ. Just offering this as an option!
Thank you
@@classicdetective and I saw somebody else said too. You are such an experienced and educated narrator, I am surprised you dont check the foreign bits out beforehand, if you know this is not your strong suit. and many of us could help, if asked. Your otherwise impeccable narrations are marred by these small points. We are not just grammar nerds!
@@helenswan705 I appreciate that. I was aware of the French pronunciation, but got confused. I did study French back in my youth to A Level, but haven't spoken it for a long time. Take a look at my Phantom of The Opera. th-cam.com/video/_y8egEs96A0/w-d-xo.html and let me know what you think about my French there.
Generally good narration, but for the pronunciation of "pince nez"!
Overjoyed that you are our guide through this most FANtastic tale by a MASTER CRAFTER of words into worlds! Your storytelling ability is beyond just “reading” a text; for no ai or other has such an intuitively driven intonation and cadence that truly connects to each character and to the writer’s deeply layered set, scene.
YOU KNOW THE ROAD and ALL the little details, so your passengers throughly enjoy the SEAMLESS adventures…even on those American back roads.🪄🪭
thank you for your fulsome praise!