The Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie

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  • Опубліковано 15 чер 2024
  • 🎧 Immerse yourself in the gripping tale of "The Witness for the Prosecution" by Agatha Christie, the Queen of Crime! 👑
    In this classic short story, Leonard Vole finds himself accused of murder, and his fate rests upon the testimony of his wife, Romaine. But as the trial unfolds, shocking revelations and unexpected twists keep you on the edge of your seat. 😱
    Christie masterfully weaves a complex narrative that explores the vulnerabilities of the legal system, the ethical dilemmas faced by solicitors, and the societal expectations of gender roles in 1920s Britain. 🎩👨‍⚖️
    With her signature style of clever plotting and psychological depth, Christie subverts traditional tropes and challenges readers' assumptions, creating a thought-provoking and utterly captivating mystery. 🔍💭
    Don't miss this thrilling audiobook narration of one of Agatha Christie's most iconic stories! 🎤📘
    #AgathaChristie #TheWitnessForTheProsecution #AudiobookNarration #ClassicMystery #GoldenAgeOfDetectiveFiction #QueenOfCrime #ShortStory #CourtDrama #PlotTwists #WhodunitMystery #PsychologicalDepth #GenderRoles #1920sBritain #EthicalDilemmas #LegalSystem #suspensethrillers
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    00:00:12 The Witness for the Prosecution
    00:49:54 Commentary

КОМЕНТАРІ • 75

  • @carolrios9216
    @carolrios9216 Місяць тому +15

    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.

  • @wherami
    @wherami Місяць тому +16

    I'll always click on an Agatha story

    • @katemccarthy2463
      @katemccarthy2463 17 днів тому +1

      Me too and Anthony Horowitz.
      Also a favourite of mine 😊

  • @veronicamaria2730
    @veronicamaria2730 Місяць тому +8

    That twist! I was hoping the defendant was innocent though. Another great narration.

  • @debra333
    @debra333 Місяць тому +8

    Hi, dear Tony! I love the voices you used herein. You're an absolute pleasure! ❤

  • @ropeburnsrussell
    @ropeburnsrussell Місяць тому +6

    A master reading a master.
    This was a brilliant movie.

  • @thurayya8905
    @thurayya8905 Місяць тому +8

    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.

  • @martiwilliams4592
    @martiwilliams4592 Місяць тому +4

    LOVE this, Tony! This marvelous story, your vivid word images, the, accents, voices and informative, entertaining commentary. Many thanks, much appreciated!

  • @barrywright7611
    @barrywright7611 Місяць тому +6

    Excellent rendering! Very entertaining! Please do more!

  • @gisellebaptiste
    @gisellebaptiste 20 днів тому +2

    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.

  • @rosiemcnaughton9933
    @rosiemcnaughton9933 Місяць тому +3

    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.

  • @lunablue745
    @lunablue745 Місяць тому +3

    This is one of my favorite films. Oh, the brilliant Marlene Dietrich!💙I never read/heard the story. Thank you for the pleasure!

    • @Gottenhimfella
      @Gottenhimfella Місяць тому +1

      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.

    • @lunablue745
      @lunablue745 Місяць тому

      @@Gottenhimfella Exactly! Why mess with perfection??

  • @Wendyj55
    @Wendyj55 Місяць тому +3

    Really enjoyable, both story and commentary. Thanks.

  • @trudi1962
    @trudi1962 Місяць тому +3

    I always enjoy your chats. ❤️

  • @franken-pattern
    @franken-pattern Місяць тому +2

    What a wonderful way to wrap up the weekend 🎉 Thank you, Mr. Walker!

  • @dshe8637
    @dshe8637 Місяць тому +3

    This was so entertaining. Thank you

  • @raissadevereux6762
    @raissadevereux6762 Місяць тому +2

    Thank you! Your Christie readings are awesome.

  • @user-cf2np4gd9l
    @user-cf2np4gd9l Місяць тому +1

    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 😂

  • @catmazza2351
    @catmazza2351 Місяць тому +1

    Don’t ever stop doing your accents or your after story chats! Some of us love them 😂

  • @karenzak6627
    @karenzak6627 Місяць тому

    Yikes! What a twisty story! Great narration, too. Thank you for posting this and the other Agatha Christie stories!

  • @nct948
    @nct948 Місяць тому +1

    This is a fascinating story, one of the best from Agatha Christy I think. Very well read indeed. Thank you .

  • @MaggieatPlay
    @MaggieatPlay Місяць тому +3

    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.

  • @martas9283
    @martas9283 10 днів тому

    Great narration of one of Christie's best stories, brilliant!

  • @tonid7490
    @tonid7490 Місяць тому

    Loved this story!! And lovely narrating

  • @daftirishmarej1827
    @daftirishmarej1827 Місяць тому

    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!

  • @leoandrews1696
    @leoandrews1696 Місяць тому +1

    Much enjoyed. Thankyou

  • @chebbohagop
    @chebbohagop 17 днів тому

    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 😂😂

    • @classicdetective
      @classicdetective  17 днів тому

      Well I don’t want you to get into trouble with them but I’m glad from my point of view

  • @MarianneOrent
    @MarianneOrent Місяць тому

    Marvelous! Thank you Tony!

  • @along5925
    @along5925 Місяць тому +1

    Oh I love this! Saving it for tonight...see you then.

  • @user-ld6fr5tk9h
    @user-ld6fr5tk9h 28 днів тому

    Thank you for this. The reading is gripping.

  • @callycat6660
    @callycat6660 Місяць тому

    Fabulous .. Thankyou

  • @rebeccawoolfolk5377
    @rebeccawoolfolk5377 Місяць тому +1

    I think The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is Christie's best book.

  • @daftirishmarej1827
    @daftirishmarej1827 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks

  • @shirleybewley6646
    @shirleybewley6646 20 днів тому

    This was a great story. Those who stop listening, miss a lot. I don't mind your accents at all!

  • @1celloheaven
    @1celloheaven 28 днів тому

    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 ? 😊

    • @classicdetective
      @classicdetective  28 днів тому

      it was ages ago. I want to say St Martins theatre

  • @allierowland9
    @allierowland9 21 день тому

    Oh please do a Miss Marple I would love to hear your posh old lady. Great entertainment thank you.

  • @SMichaelDeHart
    @SMichaelDeHart Місяць тому +1

    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.

    • @classicdetective
      @classicdetective  Місяць тому +1

      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

    • @SMichaelDeHart
      @SMichaelDeHart Місяць тому +2

      @@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.

  • @thurayya8905
    @thurayya8905 Місяць тому +3

    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.

    • @classicdetective
      @classicdetective  Місяць тому +2

      my voice is an uncultured northern English accent which suits me well in real life, but Agatha Christie would not approve

    • @evelanpatton
      @evelanpatton Місяць тому +2

      Me three!

    • @thurayya8905
      @thurayya8905 Місяць тому

      @@classicdetective Psst! It's okay, we won't tell her 😂.

  • @cassandraseven3478
    @cassandraseven3478 Місяць тому

    What are the "inquisitorial" countries? Could you do Reginald Hill?

    • @classicdetective
      @classicdetective  Місяць тому +1

      The inquisitorial is found in those countries which inherit their legal system from England

  • @ludovica8221
    @ludovica8221 Місяць тому +2

    Pince-nez is pronounced "pans-nay"

    • @classicdetective
      @classicdetective  Місяць тому

      You got me there. I thought it was a plural so I went with this: www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/pince-nez

    • @aveg7899
      @aveg7899 Місяць тому +1

      Was going to say that too, but decided to check the comments first 😊

    • @Gottenhimfella
      @Gottenhimfella Місяць тому

      @@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"

    • @ClassicGhost
      @ClassicGhost Місяць тому +1

      @@Gottenhimfellai was wrong 😂 sorry

  • @evelanpatton
    @evelanpatton Місяць тому +2

    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.🪄🪭