From star-studded adaptations of beloved classics to podcasts featuring some of the UK’s finest comedians, discover the Best Audible Originals that have released in 2023.
Are you an avid bookworm? A voracious reader? We certainly are, but Daisy May Cooper (This Country, Witchfinder) is certainly not. In this day and age, it can be hard to find the time, especially when you dedicate all your free time to Take A Break magazine like Daisy. But if anyone can convince her to pick up a book it’s her very own celebrity friends. Join Daisy as she discovers why guests like Alan Carr, Nish Kumar, and Katie Price love their favourite books. From murder mysteries to historical fiction, graphic novels to classic novels, Daisy discusses it all. Will she find her next favourite read? Will you be inspired to join Daisy and try something new for your next listen?
Think you know the story of David Copperfield? Think again. This listen has more stars than the Hollywood Walk of Fame and more A-listers than the Oscars after party. Academy Award-winning film director Sam Mendes directs Ncuti Gatwa (Sex Education), Helena Bonham Carter (Sweeney Todd), and Theo James (The White Lotus) amongst a whole host of other celebrity actors as they vividly bring to life this adaptation of Charles Dicken’s famed Victorian tale. This David Copperfield adaptation includes all the wonderfully eccentric characters of Dickens whilst shedding a twenty-first-century light on the complexities of David Copperfield and James Steerforth’s relationship like never before. It’s a thoroughly entertaining listen that’s not quite the same as the Dickens you read in school…
Part mythology, part musical, Vergil is like no other. Based on the man behind The Aeneid, this listen explores Vergil’s struggle to write an epic poem intended to glorify ancient Rome. It’s been commissioned from the one, the only, Emperor Augustus. But writing this masterpiece isn’t going to be easy... With warrior queens, rebels, and pirates, New York Times best-selling writer, Maria Dahvana Headley, re-imagines history like never before. Will Young (singer and actor) and Claudia Kariuki (Six the Musical) bring Vergil to life with 25 expertly performed songs of all genres. Think heartfelt ballads, up-beat bangers, and laugh-out-loud comedy raps. Whether you’ve heard of Vergil or not, this all-new take on an influential classical figure is filled to the brim with adventure, music, and fun.
The Kurupt FM boys are back! Season 3 of the multi-award-winning comedy podcast is better than ever. The self-described garage legends of most of Brentford and a little bit of Hounslow have had hit after hit, from their TV series (People Just Do Nothing) to their triumphant movie (Big in Japan). But lucky for us, MC Grindah, (genius lyrical legend) DJ Beats, (DJ over dad) DJ Steves (truth-seeking conspiracist), and Chabuddy G, (lover, fighter, peanut dust inventor) have found time in their very (very) busy schedule to assemble again in Steve’s nan’s flat. Listen in as they share their all-important thoughts on everything from Crime to Business and Parenting to Health. There’s a lot to discuss...
Have you ever sent fan mail to your favourite celebrity? Maybe you sent a letter to your favourite Blue Peter host as a kid, or maybe you’ve sent Lolly Adefope (Ghosts, Shrill, This Time with Alan Partridge) a message of your own? Either way, it’s hilariously funny to hear Lolly’s respond to fans’ letters in this brand-new comedy podcast. Joined by guest stars including Steve Coogan and Diane Morgan, Lolly discusses all her most burning questions… ‘Why do you love me so much?’, ‘What is it about me that you love so much?’ Fanmail is just fabulously funny. As Audible user, Miguel Wilkins writes, he ‘laughed and laughed and laughed and laughed. Then [he] stopped for a minute and carried on chuckling. Then [he] started laughing again…’
One of the top romantic comedy hits of the year, The Rebound has enchanted many with its heartfelt humour. Kitty and her loving boyfriend Archie seem happy as can be. They’re settled in their comfortable little routine. But when Archie surprises Kitty with a pepperoni themed proposal, Kitty decides they need some time apart. Does distance make the heart grow fonder or will the dashing Leo Evans tempt Kitty with his no-strings-attached rebound fling? Warmly narrated by Bridgerton’s very own Claudia Jessie, The Rebound is so much more than the classic ‘boy meets girl’ love story. It’s passionate, funny, and moving. No wonder so many people have fallen in love with The Rebound!
The Little Mermaid is a classic, but that doesn’t mean its story can’t be re-told. Queen of Pop, Leigh-Anne Pinnock (Little Mix) brings all-new life to Dina Gregory’s magical adaptation. With a wonderful family, a beautiful underwater palace, and all the sea-creature friends a girl could wish for, how could the Little Mermaid not be happy? Why would she ever want to live on dry land? But when she sees an enormously grand ship, and an even more handsome prince onboard, the Little Mermaid has to know more… No matter the consequences… Join Leigh-Anne Pinnock on a wonderfully charming and immersive adventure through this beloved fairytale. With state-of-the-art sound quality and stunning music, it’s a magical escape underwater.
It’s not always easy to fall asleep. Sometimes the sheep will refuse to be counted and your mind just can’t be quieted. Hopefully, the soft and dulcet voice of Welsh superstar singer and actor, Luke Evans, will help you drift into dreamland. In Sleep Sound, Luke gently describes soothing travels through landscapes as beautiful as Yellowstone National Park, Brazil, and Romania. The descriptions are accompanied by relaxing music and luxurious sound quality providing a deeply mindful experience. Listening to Sleep Sound, it’s hard to resist falling into a deep slumber. If a good night’s sleep sounds like the dream right now, this is the perfect podcast.
Fancy going to a comedy show but don’t fancy leaving your house? Need a bit of laughter as you tackle that mammoth pile of laundry looming in the corner? BAFTA-winning comedian, Mo Gilligan, has the answer. Mo Gilligan’s Spotlight is a live stand-up comedy series starring some of the UK’s most hilarious up-and-coming comedians with Mo as your host. With a huge variety of comics and perspectives, the whole line-up will keep you non-stop laughing. The live recording provides a feel-good atmosphere as you find yourself nestled amidst the audience at the iconic South London Up the Creek Comedy Club.
This is Alan Partridge at his most intimate. For Alan, intimate conversation includes commentary on the coronation of King Charles III and the search for a friend from his Travel Tavern days. It would be wrong to say that Alan’s been busy since the last two hit series of his podcast. Since he has no regular broadcasting work to do, Alan has had a lot of time to think about matters of the home. How is Alan coping with his new love? How can he deal with his overwhelmingly inattentive assistant? Series 3 of From the Oasthouse may sound banal (it is) but Alan Partridge is a national treasure for a reason - he is hilarious, especially at his most mundane.
On a cold, dark, and misty night, in a cold, dark, and creepy house, Stephen Fry has some seriously spooky stories to tell. Gather around the fire and listen - if you dare. The master storyteller narrates some of his favourite classic ghost stories including works from Edgar Allan Poe (William Wilson), Robert Lois Stevenson (The Body Snatcher), and Bram Stoker (The Judge’s House). With Fry’s expert drama, enthralling narration, and state-of-the-art spatial audio, this collection of tales filled with ghouls, ghosts, and apparitions is sure to make your spine tingle… What was that noise? Did you just see that? It’s suddenly got very cold in here…
Warning: do not listen to Titting About when you need to keep a straight face. The legendary comedy duo is back to tit about pretty much everything and anything you can think of. Dawn and Jennifer discuss it all: from starting a bird café in their garden, to Idris Elba, teeth flossing, and general life admin faff - and that’s just in the first episode. It’s an uplifting, warm, and wonderfully funny gem of a podcast that will keep you grinning from ear to ear. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!
Life is tumultuous for Shayla. One day she has a great boyfriend and her dream job, the next she’s unemployed and heartbroken. But after a chance meeting with the world’s biggest K-pop idol – Youngjae - Shayla embraces her Y/N dream and heads to the streets of Seoul. Living in Korea isn’t always easy and as Shayla navigates her way through culture clashes and the realities of life, it looks like finding true love may not happen in quite the way she expects… Narrated by Taskmaster’s Susan Wokoma and Daniel Henney (Big Hero 6, X-Men Origins: Wolverine), Koreaboo is a joyful tale filled with characters you just can’t help falling in love with.
It’s been ten years since the legendary battle that ended the beloved Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV series took place. In Slayers the original gang from the smash-hit TV series return including Amber Benson, Charisma Carpenter, and James Charles Leary, to continue the story we’ve all been craving. Thanks to the expertise of acclaimed writers Christopher Golden and Amber Benson, the Buffy universe is re-invigorated with a whole new tale. Listen in as old allies return, loyalties shift, and identities change. With not one but two whole new slayers in the picture, who knows what might happen…
