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The Beatrix Potter Collection
- Narrated by: Andrew Scott, Patricia Routledge - introduction
- Length: 4 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Classics
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About the Performer
Andrew has starred in a vast number of successful feature films. Recent work includes Denial, Spectre from the James Bond franchise; Alice Through The Looking Glass, King Lear, Ken Loach’s Jimmy’s Hall, as well as his acclaimed role in hit British film Pride. Andrew played Moriarty in the international hit series Sherlock, for which he was awarded the BAFTA award for Best Supporting Actor. Other television credits include The Hollow Crown, The Town, The Hour, John Adams, Band of Brothers, Fleabag, and Black Mirror.
His theatre credits include Cock and A Girl in a Car with a Man, for which he received an Olivier Award for both. Most recently, he won the Critics' Circle Award for his acclaimed performance as Hamlet.

Patron of The Beatrix Potter Society
Patricia Routledge, known throughout the world as the indomitable Hyacinth in Keeping Up Appearances, is closely associated with the work of Beatrix Potter as Patron of the Beatrix Potter Society and presenter of the recent television documentary about her life and work, and is delighted to introduce the series of recorded readings of the Tales.

About the Author
Born on 28 July 1866, Helen Beatrix Potter, is one of the world’s best-selling and most-loved children’s authors. From a young age, she took a keen interest in illustration, the natural sciences and conservation, kept numerous pets, and developed a love of nature. Using this as inspiration, she began writing and illustrating children’s stories, self-publishing The Tale of Peter Rabbit in 1901, which became an immediate success. By her death in 1943, Beatrix Potter had written 30 books, the most popular of which were the children’s stories. Her works have been translated into more than 35 languages, sold over 100 million copies worldwide, and have been retold in song, film, ballet, and animation.
Peter Rabbit
Benjamin Bunny
Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle
Jemima Puddle-Duck
The Tailor of Gloucester
Tom Kitten
Mr. Jeremy Fisher
Squirrel Nutkin
Summary
Beatrix Potter’s enchanting tales are given new life in this Audible exclusive production of The Beatrix Potter Collection.
Expertly narrated by Andrew Scott, the collection features some of the best loved characters and most popular stories in children’s literature. Beginning with a unique introduction, written and narrated by patron of the Beatrix Potter Society Patricia Routledge, the world of Beatrix Potter provides wonderful entertainment for the whole family, sure to delight listeners both young and old.
The Beatrix Potter Collection is perfect for introducing a new generation to the magic of her adored classic stories. Featuring her much-loved children’s tales and showcasing some of the most recognisable characters in English literature, it will enthral and entertain young listeners whilst providing warm nostalgia for those already acquainted.
The collection includes the classic tales of Peter Rabbit - a rebellious and disobedient young rabbit, Mrs Tiggy-Winkle - the diligent hedgehog washerwoman, Jemima Puddle-Duck - an innocent and loving mother duck, and many more as they cause mischief, confront danger and make new friends.
Deeply influenced by her natural science studies and her love of wildlife, Beatrix Potter’s relatable characters continue to charm and inspire a century after their first publication.
Cover artwork and illustrations: Margaux Carpentier
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- Leslie
- 17-09-19
Brilliant
It's Beatrix Potter what could go wrong. The performance was brilliant as well. I liked the little interview at the end.
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- Amy
- 01-08-21
Where’s the story?
I got this for my daughter to listen to but we gave up as it is just a woman explaining why she likes the books. She may narrate them eventually but my 3 year old isn’t going to wait for her to get on with it.
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- N Cowan
- 02-01-21
Godawful Introduction
Why have they included this stupid introduction? My kids want to listen to stories about animals, not Maggie Smith banging on about what she thinks about Beatrix potter, these are cute animal stories (albeit in archaic language) not a treatise on the influence of beatrix potter on a british actor (who never read these as a child!) what idiot thought this would be an appropriate combination?
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- JANET PIETRASZ
- 06-04-20
Very relaxing
The narrators voice is fantastic , as is the way he puts his own slant in the stories.
Perfect bedtime listening taking me back to my childhood .
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- Louise Mahoney
- 04-09-21
Classic but occasionally worrying 🤣
Love this and my daughter has enjoyed most of the stories. They vary a lot in length and we have our favourites but I'll never forget my daughters alarm at (spoiler alert!) Benjamin Bunny being beaten with a switch by his Dad for getting stuck under a flower pot! It's totally of it's time but ooof explaining that was dicey.
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- emma
- 19-11-20
Horrific &gruesome
Not suitable for kids in my opinion. Very violent and graphic. Not suitable for young children
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- Annette Jones
- 10-01-20
Wonderful memories brought to life
Andrew Scott reads these stories beautifully. I love the way he whispers "The End"! Wonderful.
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- Yellowduck
- 26-09-19
Beatrix Potter
Narrated beautifully. My 2 year old is entranced by Andrew Scott's reading. Will listen again and again.
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- Colin McIntosh
- 20-08-19
Beautiful and Nostalgic
Andrew just brings these stories to life. His reading is wonderful and to hear Dame Patricia Routledge introducing the stories. I had hours of nostalgia being taken back to childhood and as an adult is seeing new morals in the tales
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- V. Byres
- 27-12-19
Bored by Hyacinth Bucket
My children do not wish to listen to Patricia droning on before their story begins. I’m going to have to work out how to return this. What a bore.
4 people found this helpful
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- D.W.
- 11-08-19
I love Peter Rabbit
I love Peter Rabbit, and Andrew Scott reads these stories very well indeed. Perfect for relaxing at bedtime.
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- Aceroo
- 10-04-20
Almost Perfect
I got this even though I have another Beatrix Potter from Audible, which is also good, because it was Andrew Scott narrating. It does not disappoint. I will confess, firstly, that we have not yet listened to all the stories, but most of them. The Beatrix Potter stories themselves, of course, are lovely. If you're unfamiliar, they're enchanting, wholesome, sometimes silly stories about the British countryside and the animals (and occasionally people) who live there. Andrew Scott's narration is fabulous. He gives it a signature, almost creepy but not, whispery, delicate reading. His reading of Squirrel Nutkin is particularly good. My only complaint is that his voice is so variant that the volume gets very extreme and makes it a bit hard to not continually adjust. Sometimes the reading gets too quiet and then right after that too loud, and I'll have to adjust the volume. Just an FYI. It's a great audiobook.
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