"Oh Whistle and I''ll Come to You, My Lad" by M.R. James | Audiobook | Narrated by Jasper L'Estrange

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  • Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
  • Professor Parkins is spending the winter holiday improving his golf at the seaside town of Burnstow when he makes a strange discovery at the site of an old monastery. But what is the secret of the whistle he finds? And when he blows into it has he roused more than the wind?
    This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “Oh, Whistle and I’ll Come To You, My Lad” by M.R. James (1904).
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    About the story:
    "Oh, Whistle and I’ll Come To You, My Lad” by M.R. James. First published in “Ghost Stories of an Antiquary” (1904), pub. Edward Arnold.
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Комментарии • 91

  • @EnCryptedHorror
    @EnCryptedHorror  9 месяцев назад +22

    A day early, here's my rendition of this classic M. R. James tale. Everyone is invited to listen to the Postmortem Christmas special:
    ruclips.net/video/zeUrmRIy660/видео.html
    This is my last story upload of the year. Happy Christmas everybody...and see you in the New Year! 🎉

    • @thehangingparsiple5692
      @thehangingparsiple5692 9 месяцев назад +1

      This is my third listen to this story, and it still makes me shiver; the total innocuousness of the monster, the fact that it's blind and darting around feeling for Parkins... the bit where its arm brushes his face!
      I'm wondering if it's success (in some small part) lays in it's relatability: who wasn't held trapped beneath the bedclothes by older brothers or sisters who wouldn't let you out no matter how much you screamed and cried?
      Well read Jasper, thank you. I'll listen to PM tomorrow. Merry Christmas to you and yours, and enjoy the well earned break! 🎄⭐

  • @emmishbells100
    @emmishbells100 7 месяцев назад +4

    I can't tell you how much I adore your readings! Spot-on accents, emotive and accurate - what a treat for someone like me who loves a bedtime story🥹

  • @donaldmccleary9015
    @donaldmccleary9015 7 месяцев назад +2

    This is an amazing story! Love the narration! The background noise and music make itvso mich easier to follow because we can hear what is going on.
    I always laugh at the part when he blows the whistle in the middle of the night.
    The indomitable spirit of the Colonel in this story is awesome. Like many of us military folks, he does not disbelieve something he has not seen.
    This story always does it for me. Turn of the screw always puts me to sleep.....not this one! The image of being chased on the beach early, and the narrator not necessarily realizing it, sets the tone early.
    Fantastic job, sir!
    These folks who wrote 120+ years ago knew how to get it done....and without all the blood and gore!

  • @GiantBoarMonster
    @GiantBoarMonster 9 месяцев назад +7

    Published a whopping 120 years ago and yet it remains a very frightening story, at least for me. Your narration put me right there in his shoes.

  • @krakow95
    @krakow95 5 месяцев назад +1

    This guy has the best horror/ghost story voice!

  • @Winchester4lastorders
    @Winchester4lastorders 22 дня назад +1

    Thank you so much. Really loving these stories even in September. Takes me back to when I was a child & my late Father loved to read old mysteries by the fire. I would contentedly read my own books. I loved the silence between us 💖

  • @pikehead1
    @pikehead1 5 месяцев назад +1

    That's the best audio version available ....brilliant just brilliant 👏 👌 😀

  • @joea.9969
    @joea.9969 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great job Me Jasper. I love MR James just reading his stories currently.

  • @baysideharpy8350
    @baysideharpy8350 2 месяца назад

    One of my favourite MRJ’s stories. I’ve heard/read it several times and it’s still spine chilling.

  • @ragwortrattle8798
    @ragwortrattle8798 3 месяца назад +1

    Well, it's midsummer now, but this classic loses nothing for all that, either in content or quality of reading.
    It was really enjoyable. 🌹

  • @sheilaewing3309
    @sheilaewing3309 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thankyou. I’m. Listening to the story while at work on night shift.

    • @EnCryptedHorror
      @EnCryptedHorror  9 месяцев назад

      Glad to keep you (spooky) company! Happy Christmas 😊🎄🎁🙏

  • @bobbymarcum772
    @bobbymarcum772 9 месяцев назад +5

    Jasper, you are the masper of these types of tales. I love Mr. James stories so much, and they are the perfect expository vehicles for showing off your mad talent for helping develope the male characters a least as far as the author intended with literary nuance. Eg, the exchange in the opening scene between the scholars, getting "a good one" in on their fellows with the friendly banter, and verbal shuckin' and jivin'. "No, thank heaven", said RUDE MR. ROGERS, practicing upon his knowledge of these etc. Etc. Love it love it love it

    • @bobbymarcum772
      @bobbymarcum772 9 месяцев назад +3

      Also interesting is the nugget which displays the levels of ignorance both Rogers and Parkins share of the works of Mr. CHARLES DICKENS, if one is fortunate enough to find it.

    • @EnCryptedHorror
      @EnCryptedHorror  9 месяцев назад +2

      It's all the incidentals that make MRJ so fun to read (aloud). You get the impression his original audience would have been chortling in recognition and picking up on the various literary references. Wonderful stuff!
      Merry Christmas Bobby! 😊

    • @bobbymarcum772
      @bobbymarcum772 9 месяцев назад

      Thank you sir, hope you enjoyed yours as well, and happy new year. (Yes, I often imagine those dry, stodgy post victorian academics restraining chuckles during those candlelit readings. What fun to transplant oneself through time into these settings.)

  • @taliabee8661
    @taliabee8661 8 месяцев назад +1

    Oh, that is spot on, fella!! Brilliant version of an old favourite. Housepoints all round 😀♥️

  • @marathorne6821
    @marathorne6821 9 месяцев назад +1

    Extremely well narrated! Thank you 🙏

  • @carbonated_cat_soup445
    @carbonated_cat_soup445 9 месяцев назад +1

    This and casting the runes are my favourite monty tales. Both extremely creepy

    • @EnCryptedHorror
      @EnCryptedHorror  9 месяцев назад +1

      Yep, two of the best for sure! Thank you Carbonated Cat Soup 😁. Merry Christmas! 🎁

  • @hindleygj
    @hindleygj 9 месяцев назад +1

    As always love the sound effects

  • @Story-Voracious66
    @Story-Voracious66 9 месяцев назад +3

    Yeah yeah... I've heard this one before. Read the story, bought the t-shirt...
    But never enjoyed it so much.
    Thank you Mr LeStrange.
    Your pedantry is actually appreciated, and I applaud your attention to detail.
    Speaking of such; did you watch "The Detectorists"?
    There is a lovely little Easter egg, homage to the whistle near the end of series three.
    Good luck find you in 2024, the Goats of Christmas future not haunt you, and the ghosts of Christmas pasta not repeat on you.
    🌕✨🌫🌨🐐🐐🐐

    • @EnCryptedHorror
      @EnCryptedHorror  9 месяцев назад +1

      Hi, yes I did see The Detectorists! It was marvellous.
      Merry Christmas to you and yours! 🎅

  • @woolybullybananapeel8642
    @woolybullybananapeel8642 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you Jasper! Merry Christmas!!! 🐙

    • @EnCryptedHorror
      @EnCryptedHorror  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the SuperThanks. That's so kind! Merry Christmas! 🎁🎄🎅😊

  • @ms_amanda2714
    @ms_amanda2714 9 месяцев назад +1

    😍😍😍 saved this to savour on my relaxing Christmas morning- thank you!

    • @EnCryptedHorror
      @EnCryptedHorror  9 месяцев назад

      You're very welcome! Merry Christmas! 😊

  • @Adeodatus100
    @Adeodatus100 9 месяцев назад +3

    One of the all-time greats. I particularly like the way you get the Edwardian manner of speech and expression. Thank you!

    • @EnCryptedHorror
      @EnCryptedHorror  9 месяцев назад +1

      You're very welcome! So glad you enjoyed. Merry Christmas! 🎁

  • @clairegreenaway9653
    @clairegreenaway9653 9 месяцев назад +1

    Absolutely love this!Thanks so much Jasper 👍💖🎄

  • @jenb326
    @jenb326 9 месяцев назад +1

    One of my faves. Very well read, as usual. Thank you! Merry Christmas!🎉😊❤

  • @along5925
    @along5925 9 месяцев назад +6

    I love this story! I'm saving it for the postmortem special tonight. Thank you so much for this Christmas treat! Have a wonderful holiday season, Jasper. 🎅

    • @EnCryptedHorror
      @EnCryptedHorror  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you! Happy Christmas to you too 😊

  • @mijiyoon5575
    @mijiyoon5575 9 месяцев назад

    *Yippee* what a find! 🎁You've brightened my misty rainy day. Thank You *Jasper* & Happy Holidays to you & yours🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀

  • @terryIKE69
    @terryIKE69 9 месяцев назад +3

    Have a Mighty Christmas, Jasper! And a small Christmas gift to you, as I'm saving the story & Postmortem for tonight, X-Mas Eve, as a gift to myself. Santa's definitely not stopping by my place if he's been monitoring my actions this year...😈

    • @EnCryptedHorror
      @EnCryptedHorror  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you so much! And Happy Christmas to you too 🙏🙂

  • @nbeasley2
    @nbeasley2 9 месяцев назад +1

    Most grateful for this.❤

  • @stephaniestevenson6335
    @stephaniestevenson6335 9 месяцев назад +4

    Thanks so much Jasper!

    • @EnCryptedHorror
      @EnCryptedHorror  9 месяцев назад +1

      You're so welcome! Merry Christmas, Stephanie! 🎅

  • @StephenSinclair-d6n
    @StephenSinclair-d6n 9 месяцев назад +11

    Will do a BIG comment. When sober 😊.

  • @darlene-MamaD
    @darlene-MamaD 9 месяцев назад +3

    Excellent!
    Many thanks!

    • @EnCryptedHorror
      @EnCryptedHorror  9 месяцев назад +1

      You're very welcome! Merry Christmas Darlene! 🎁

    • @darlene-MamaD
      @darlene-MamaD 9 месяцев назад

      @@EnCryptedHorror
      Merry Christmas to you and yours!

  • @Arwcwb
    @Arwcwb 9 месяцев назад +4

    This is a good one.

  • @XadrumLtd
    @XadrumLtd 9 месяцев назад

    Merry Christmas Jasper!
    What a timeless classic to round off the year on. Can't think who else i'd want to hear it narrated by on its 100th birthday. 👌
    Here's to a wonderful New Year sir. Cheers 🍻 🍷🎉

  • @heather.k
    @heather.k 9 месяцев назад +3

    I love this tale and I look forward to hearing your narration late on tonight with a wee Baileys ❤

    • @EnCryptedHorror
      @EnCryptedHorror  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you! And Merry Christmas to you and yours, Heather! 🎄

  • @rosekennedy3482
    @rosekennedy3482 9 месяцев назад +1

    Happy Christmas Jasper 🌲

    • @EnCryptedHorror
      @EnCryptedHorror  9 месяцев назад

      Happy Christmas Rose! Thanks for supporting the show! 🎁

  • @thurayya8905
    @thurayya8905 9 месяцев назад +2

    A classic with a classic reading. 📖 Thank you and Merry Christmas. ✨️🎄✨️

    • @EnCryptedHorror
      @EnCryptedHorror  9 месяцев назад +1

      Merry Christmas to you too! Thanks for listening and all your great comments! 😊

  • @JacqTracks
    @JacqTracks 9 месяцев назад +2

    One of our favourite channels--so glad you're back, Mr. L'Estrange!

    • @EnCryptedHorror
      @EnCryptedHorror  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you for the Super Thanks! Merry Christmas! 🙏

  • @Agrajag4Dent
    @Agrajag4Dent 9 месяцев назад +1

    You're readings are a real treat to listen to, thank you for your hard work and I hope you enjoy a relexing holiday and a happy and healthy 2024

    • @EnCryptedHorror
      @EnCryptedHorror  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much! Happy Christmas and New Year to you and yours! 🎄

  • @TheBlackDogChronicles
    @TheBlackDogChronicles 9 месяцев назад +2

    This is one of my all time favourite M.R. James (I also love the old television version with Sir Michael Horden!) so I am very much looking forward to listening to this.

    • @EnCryptedHorror
      @EnCryptedHorror  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you! And Merry Christmas to you and yours, Huw!

  • @bronte333
    @bronte333 9 месяцев назад +3

    My favourite ghost story by my favourite ghosty host.❤

    • @EnCryptedHorror
      @EnCryptedHorror  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you! 😊 Merry Christmas!

    • @bronte333
      @bronte333 9 месяцев назад

      @@EnCryptedHorror Merry Christmas to you 😊x

  • @frankshifreen
    @frankshifreen 7 месяцев назад

    great story thanks

  • @Reconbox1001
    @Reconbox1001 9 месяцев назад +3

    Wonderful! Just in time for Christmas 😊 Thanks for continuing telling stories and a Merry Christmas to you 😊

  • @hindleygj
    @hindleygj 9 месяцев назад +3

    Yessssss

  • @spews1973
    @spews1973 9 месяцев назад +1

    I began listening to this at dusk on Christmas Eve. I'm sure Monty's friends and students listening 120 years ago could not have enjoyed the story more.

    • @EnCryptedHorror
      @EnCryptedHorror  9 месяцев назад

      Glad you liked it, Simon! Merry Christmas to you and yours! 🎄

  • @earthcat
    @earthcat 9 месяцев назад +1

    I missed the after party😢

  • @rebeccalloyd6681
    @rebeccalloyd6681 9 месяцев назад +1

    I really love that story. Thanks for your brilliant reading of it Jasper. Have a christmassy Christmas.

    • @EnCryptedHorror
      @EnCryptedHorror  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you Becca! Happy Christmas to you and yours too ❤️

  • @johncochrane2707
    @johncochrane2707 9 месяцев назад +1

    Fantastic! Happy Christmas Jasper and thanks.

    • @EnCryptedHorror
      @EnCryptedHorror  9 месяцев назад +1

      Happy Christmas! And thanks for your continued support of the show 🙏

  • @shellbell1705
    @shellbell1705 9 месяцев назад +1

    I love this story. Thank you so much Jasper. Merry Christmas to you and yours 🎄🎅

    • @EnCryptedHorror
      @EnCryptedHorror  9 месяцев назад

      Back atcha (as they say)! 🎅🎁🎄

  • @saycheese7417
    @saycheese7417 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks Jasper, top quality as always. Merry Christmas to you!

  • @craigoliver8712
    @craigoliver8712 4 месяца назад

    1903-before the madness of the 20th century kicked in

  • @StephenSinclair-d6n
    @StephenSinclair-d6n 9 месяцев назад +2

    Like all Monty James a LOT going on. From monks who were condemned for being bad (very lol) catholics to the sceptical professor and the feast day of big JC's sceptical freind Thomas 😂etc etc.....although he would have found any discussion of these things offensive.
    A brilliant reading 📖 is what I will actually say.