P.G. Wodehouse - The Mating Season (1949) Audiobook. Complete & Unabridged.

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  • @blue24563
    @blue24563 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Cecil is so good that I can’t help but read J&W in his voice when I’m reading to myself 😂

  • @debbiewilck3076
    @debbiewilck3076 2 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    This might be Cecil's most expressive narration yet. Makes me tired to think of all that work, but we all sure appreciate it, don't we?

    • @nannettebartlett-yz2rs
      @nannettebartlett-yz2rs ปีที่แล้ว

      009

    • @miles-thesleeper-monroe8466
      @miles-thesleeper-monroe8466 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      We do. He is (was sadly) an absolute master at J&W, giving a one man multi character depth of performance, entirely in tune with the nuances of the genius prose, you can seriously imagine him putting in a massive shift of preparation to perfect each character, and there are so many and all different! These are such accomplished standard setting performances. A real treat an indulgent treat of amazing quality and money's worth!

  • @Alpine_Joe
    @Alpine_Joe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +264

    I feel I must have listened to nearly all the J&W audiobooks on TH-cam and I must say, as a reader, Jonathan Cecil stands alone !

    • @suzangroves959
      @suzangroves959 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      I so agree Johnathan Cecil all the way everyone else seems rushed and over emphasises things but Johnathan takes us with him to the delightful Wodehouse world, getting me through lockdown, I just love his calming voice, than you Johnathan x

    • @tracyhess-walter7935
      @tracyhess-walter7935 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I agree !!

    • @MarkKislich
      @MarkKislich 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Jonathan Cecil is the best. Followed closely by Martin Jarvis

    • @sidraa.2040
      @sidraa.2040 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@MarkKislich I actually had to stop listening to Uneasy Money because the narrator was ruining the story for me. Cecil and yes, Jarvis as a a close second are awesome 🖤

    • @Stormlucy111
      @Stormlucy111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      100% he does a Bertie so true to form....and Jeeves...oh my..what a joy!

  • @philnick1
    @philnick1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    The best narrator of Jeeves and Wooster there is

  • @dianejablonski1092
    @dianejablonski1092 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Cecil, is my favorite! He’s flawless with Jeeves and Wodehouse! Thank you so much!

    • @mwatts-riley2688
      @mwatts-riley2688 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No no Hugh Larwell.
      He played Wooster in the tv 📺 show and Dr House. Amazing range. 👨
      He is the epitome WOOSTER. M. Illinois

    • @jennieclaire7781
      @jennieclaire7781 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're thinking of Hugh Laurie. He's my favourite too.

  • @DC-cw8mp
    @DC-cw8mp ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The telling of the joke to the aunts and then later to the nephew - hard to find a writer who can be funnier than that.

  • @philnick1
    @philnick1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Amazing!!! The quintessential Jeeves and Wooster!!!!!

  • @cynthiarowley719
    @cynthiarowley719 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is a great gift, right on time 🏆

  • @joaniediamond8714
    @joaniediamond8714 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Absolutely brilliant.. listened innumerable times... always perfect...

  • @marisadallavalle393
    @marisadallavalle393 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Third listen, with as much pleasure as the first time. 💕

  • @kateking3953
    @kateking3953 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    The encounter of Sir R Glossop with the menagerie and Brinkley is priceless! I've read it and heard it so many times, and makes me laugh out loud every time.

  • @wiseproverbs2248
    @wiseproverbs2248 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    One of my favorites! Excellence in writing, humor and narration!

  • @yvo4497
    @yvo4497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    That Pat and Mike sketch had me in tears. 😂

    • @robinsutcliffe_video_art
      @robinsutcliffe_video_art 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's SO good : )

    • @debbiewilck3076
      @debbiewilck3076 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was picturing Martin Clunes as Catmeat and the actor who plays Gussie in the British tv series.....I wonder if that is in any of the episodes?

    • @44yvo
      @44yvo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      5:12

    • @JuliaKasdorfMusic
      @JuliaKasdorfMusic ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂😂!!

    • @janetsmith8566
      @janetsmith8566 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too

  • @acaciajoellesamuel8548
    @acaciajoellesamuel8548 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    This one is my fave of them all💘

  • @ianalexander4291
    @ianalexander4291 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    0:13 Chapter 1
    10:38 Chapter 2
    26:58 Chapter 3
    46:06 Chapter 4
    1:01:55 Chapter 5
    1:18:35 Chapter 6
    1:41:52 Chapter 7
    1:54:09 Chapter 8
    2:09:01 Chapter 9
    2:27:57 Chapter 10
    2:45:07 Chapter 11
    2:55:04 Chapter 12
    3:07:32 Chapter 13
    3:19:40 Chapter 14
    3:31:31 Chapter 15
    3:45:38 Chapter 16
    3:59:48 Chapter 17
    4:13:45 Chapter 18
    4:25:01 Chapter 19
    4:32:56 Chapter 20
    4:43:33 Chapter 21
    5:00:48 Chapter 22
    5:25:40 Chapter 23
    5:38:07 Chapter 24
    6:00:17 Chapter 25
    6:16:57 Chapter 26
    6:46:04 Chapter 27

  • @gargichakravorty9128
    @gargichakravorty9128 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Jonathan Cecil sounds just like the BBC wooster actor absolutely

  • @audiogasmicxo
    @audiogasmicxo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    hilarious! loved it great narrator! 😁💕

  • @tablighibayans
    @tablighibayans 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I can only listen to the J & W series read by j. Cecil. I can't listen to anyone else except maybe m.jarvis (if I cant find a j.c reading).
    I can't get into the 'blandings' due to the readers. After many attempts , I had to give up. Maybe if j.c had read them, I would have had more luck.

    • @tracyhess-walter7935
      @tracyhess-walter7935 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I totally agree with what you are saying!

    • @tablighibayans
      @tablighibayans 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@tracyhess-walter7935
      Since writing my comment, I came across this one , and greatly enjoyed it; th-cam.com/video/TlQFexjCMBs/w-d-xo.html

    • @tracyhess-walter7935
      @tracyhess-walter7935 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@tablighibayans thanks a lot!

    • @heenanyou
      @heenanyou 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      When I hear Cecil I am sure I am listening to Hugh Laurie. Very similar voices.

    • @tablighibayans
      @tablighibayans 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@heenanyou yes, absolutely.

  • @anand_pg
    @anand_pg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Great reading!

  • @erickanyc8907
    @erickanyc8907 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you Mr. Rivero! 👏😄

  • @MrAhuapai
    @MrAhuapai 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Cecil as the narrator with Richard Briars and Michael Hordern as the voices of Bertie and Jeeves would be the gold standard.

  • @joaniediamond8714
    @joaniediamond8714 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Just delightful...every time

  • @gobboilino6285
    @gobboilino6285 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wodehouse house and Cecil sharpening the wonderful Britsh language like a samurai sord

  • @stephenridley1153
    @stephenridley1153 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Written by a genius. Performed by a genius.

  • @r4b32t11
    @r4b32t11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    What a GEM… 🙏🏼🍷🍷

  • @mwatts-riley2688
    @mwatts-riley2688 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Miss R
    Might you upload any more Jeeves? Please. I am unable to read any longer due to vision problems. Please.??
    Thank you for these gifts. M. Illinois.

  • @andrewkendall7814
    @andrewkendall7814 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This made me curious enough to look up Artie Shaw's bio :-D

  •  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks a zillion..

  • @baysideharpy8350
    @baysideharpy8350 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Did the incomparable Jonathan Cecil ever read The Code Of The Woosters? 3:58

  • @BeaApolonie
    @BeaApolonie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Ch1 0:13 ..he was low spirited.
    Ch2 10:35 ..what tomorrow was to bring forth.
    Ch3 26:56 ..

  • @shaughnfourie304
    @shaughnfourie304 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    WONDERFUL PG WODEHOUSE FROM A SANER TIME

  • @mwatts-riley2688
    @mwatts-riley2688 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Oh please. Might you consider posting any 💡 Rumpole, the old Bailey?
    Delightful. 📻 Thank you for the time it takes to get these posted. Thank you
    M. Elgin Illinois. 🇺🇸

  • @user-tv9ji7rx3u
    @user-tv9ji7rx3u 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    24:57
    46:15
    1:28:10
    2:03:24
    3:27:39
    3:58:27
    5:00:00
    6:00:18

  • @wendyberentsen173
    @wendyberentsen173 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Try Nigel Lambert's Blandings readings. Superb.

  • @gda295
    @gda295 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    after much self sacrifice i can contradict jeeves' confidence in the temporary effects of blackjacks...they are frequently fatal [ maybe why in the tv series he uses a stick instead]
    steffi byng ? reprises the role of corky in the tv with fry/laurie and the tv has B W doing a [ futile] runner from the house in Wimbledon for dramatic effect mainly

  • @melvynmorley-bf7hs
    @melvynmorley-bf7hs ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He, JC is tops. However, I am also a great fan of Martin Jarvis, who has also read extracts from that immortal fat, sly and lazy schoolboy- The Owl of the Remove: Billy Bunter.

  • @iainmrodgers9991
    @iainmrodgers9991 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ch 8 - 1:54:09
    Ch 22 - 5:00:50

  • @anthealogan777
    @anthealogan777 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Haddock’s headache hokies!

  • @michealnotini
    @michealnotini ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It is full of adverts so not unabridged

  • @mwatts-riley2688
    @mwatts-riley2688 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the 2nd not the 4th? Wondering. ??
    M. 🇺🇸 Illinois

  • @justme-hh4vp
    @justme-hh4vp ปีที่แล้ว

    Seems like it ended at the best bit!

  • @Charmagh110
    @Charmagh110 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2:45:00

  • @midgejohnson7793
    @midgejohnson7793 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reader must be Jonathon Cecil

  • @davidskeeterskeeter1835
    @davidskeeterskeeter1835 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    👏👏🇬🇧

    • @rosiebeardshaw658
      @rosiebeardshaw658 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      DDS? Do you know if he is back on? Thanks

  • @judeirwin2222
    @judeirwin2222 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Jonathan Cecil is such an excellent voice artist that it is jarring when he mispronounces a fairly common word. In this case, when Bertie encounters Esmond on the road and they discuss the supposed Bertie Wooster's character (Gussie Finknottle playing the part of Bertie), Esmond observes that he supposes the false Bertie was "the pariah of his school".
    The word is pronounce puh-RYE-uh, but Cecil mangles it as "Puh-REE-uh" Odd! Not an obscure word, after all. Good voice direction would have caught this small but glaring error, but voice direction is, as usual, conspicuous by its absence from this series.

    • @TheRetro60s
      @TheRetro60s ปีที่แล้ว

      .....and Aunt Agatha`s Scottie was called MacIntosh with the accent on the first syllable and not the second. Even an Englishman should know this.

  • @tinamartinart5119
    @tinamartinart5119 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love Jonathan Cecil reading the Jeeves stories. Sadly this one spoilt as a story to go to sleep to by the adverts

  • @DuncanPenny-v7q
    @DuncanPenny-v7q 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Allen Christopher Davis Jeffrey Hall Sharon

  • @michealnotini
    @michealnotini ปีที่แล้ว

    It is not unabridged it is full of adverts

  • @DefoeBob-p6r
    @DefoeBob-p6r 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Williams David Hall John Miller Sarah

  • @Tinker1950
    @Tinker1950 ปีที่แล้ว

    À complété waste of time listening to this as a bedtime pastime - adverts every three or four mins.

    • @jeanmesseih3963
      @jeanmesseih3963 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Damn. I was hoping to avoid them - especially as falling asleep to a story I’ve heard several times is what I was looking for. Thanks for the heads up

  • @heenanyou
    @heenanyou 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Cat's Meat?

    • @BoojumFed
      @BoojumFed 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stage name. Kind of a feline version of "Dogfood". ;^)

    • @heenanyou
      @heenanyou 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BoojumFed What a genius this man was. Perfection.

    • @jhammond64
      @jhammond64 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Claude Cattermole "Catsmeat" Potter-Pirbright

  • @gobboilino6285
    @gobboilino6285 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Unlike me

  • @beverleyarnold7204
    @beverleyarnold7204 ปีที่แล้ว

    00000

  • @margaretbell96
    @margaretbell96 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    V

  • @jordanbland7366
    @jordanbland7366 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have always liked these stories until he said "that very white of u"! So stupid of me to forget this European thought!

    • @marcopolo9146
      @marcopolo9146 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, I suppose you must be.

    • @bluestripes6037
      @bluestripes6037 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I just heard it, I thought it was like "very white knight" but tbh it was written a longish time ago, so I make allowances

    • @jeffreyswanson2937
      @jeffreyswanson2937 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Is is like a white knight. Not race.

    • @Tony-hx2fj
      @Tony-hx2fj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jeffreyswanson2937 probably not, it was a different world, better in many ways but there were the negatives too.

    • @BoojumFed
      @BoojumFed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Tony-hx2fj Little of column A, little of column B. The "...pure white..." of Corky's soul is another example of the same reference to generalized 'goodness' (as opposed to black-hearted villains and the like); the assumption that such variances in character occurs within the Wealthy Anglo-Saxon Protestant class to the exclusion of other social, economic, or racial circles would, at the time, go without saying. Just look at all the Irish and Scottish stereotypes getting bandied about and you'll soon notice that all physical genealogies outside of basic WASPness are looked on as all equivalently subordinate.
      As you say; a very different world, not without it's own flavours of flaws.

  • @Charmagh110
    @Charmagh110 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3:49:00

  • @ahaoho5228
    @ahaoho5228 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    4:39:15

  • @ahaoho5228
    @ahaoho5228 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    6:18:00

  • @BobSmith-fx9sz
    @BobSmith-fx9sz ปีที่แล้ว

    5:38:00

  • @reubencohen8838
    @reubencohen8838 ปีที่แล้ว

    5:12:50