Ever since I could read this story has always been close to my heart. When I feel low it's my go to book and I always end up forgetting what was wrong at the time. Joanne Lumley has always, for me been a legend and 100% gold, shes "AbsolutelyFabulous" So, can u imagine my reaction when I came across this video, a smile from ear to ear with a lil dance. This audio is so relaxing and playful, Joanne was truly the only one to pull this off. Thank you world 😊
The book is so much better than the film. I found disney changed a few important details. Also I think the book has more real magic with real emotions. Brilliant
Thank you very much for posting this. I used to listen to this every night when visiting my grandmother’s house. She passed yesterday and I don’t even really know why I searched for it but I’m delighted to have found it and heard it again after nearly two decades.
I’ve always liked Joanna, but this takes my appreciation to an even higher level again, it’s so well read I simply can’t imagine anybody else reading the story now. Wonderful.
A huge THANK YOU! This is still my favorite book of all times. First read at the age of 6, I am now 70 years old (!) and there is nothing like it. SO comforting during these mad and scary world events and surreal times.
Takes me back to growing up in Knightsbridge London and going to the Hampshire School Ennismore Gardens 1969 to 1972 Such wonderful times always warms my heart Joanna what a sparkling diamond can listen to her for hours So soothing! 💎😇🙏🌹💖🌹🎉🎊🎡🎢🎠
Never heard this version before, want to hear more books narrated by Joanna now haha. I've heard Martin Jarvis read 101 Dalmatians before too, he was also very good! Had an almost restless sleep last night, but this helped me to finally drop off. Thanks so much for sharing😀
I’m absolutely in heaven! What a joy, beautifully read, wonderful voice and accent for this story. This is the first time I’ve heard this as an audiobook, and I’m loving it. Thank you very much for uploading this, I really appreciate it!
Please put ABRIDGED in the title so that people know they are missing lots of parts...it is typically stated abridged/unabridged right up front. This is surely the best version ever recorded so thank you for sharing, I wonder why they didn't have Joanna Lumley record the book in full. What a shame but lovely all the same.
I don't put abridged in the titles because it makes them too long, so you will usually find any publishing/production info in the description under each video. MG
I grew up watching the Disney cartoon and the 1996 101 Dalmatians movies, I never knew Hugh Laurie was in the the live action movie until I became a fan of his after watching house md for the first time recently 😍 didn’t know there was a book
2:02:27 and if anyone’s curious what the striped Black and White car looks like, it’s the Rolls Royce Silver Wraith Limousine created by Hooper and Co.
I just came here to check for the "expelled for drinking ink". There's actually a reference in the Cruella movie (great, by the way, just not cruel). *Seriously why would you drink ink?!*
Why would anyone make cruella " when 101 dalmatians has been animated and also brought to life by glen close.?..why would Enid blyton get cancelled?why post why comments I?
@@davehopkins1970 I have not yet seen the Glen Close Movie..is it good? P.S. I posted a Why comment because I’m genuinely curious about life, facts and truth.
@@Lutomoria If they actually made a TV series based on the 101 dalmatians and stuck to the source material and a dog asked What was that Pongo would be facetious And say to him that that was a calling card from an old friend meaning of Cruella Deville
Uhhh... You realize this book came first, right? Walt was aware of Cruella bragging about drowning kittens. I'm sorry if you know already, it's just the way your comment was worder made it seem like you thought the movie came first.
And drowning kittens and puppies was quite common at the time 🤷 vets rarely did much small animal care,and neutering and spaying I don't think was even able to be done at the time. Just like humans didn't have much available birth control. It's quite pointed in the story how spoiled the parent dogs are, because it was so unusual. Most mongrel dogs and moggie cats were loved and fed and expected to get on with it! Only pedigrees with wealthy owners would consult a vet for a pregnant animal. Read James Herriot!!Unwanted animals were a serious problem, strays can spread disease. Unfortunately a lot of people felt that popping them in a sack with a weight was a quicker death than leaving them to starve or be eaten by something else,or banging them on the head was too distressing. You can't apply the values of today to 60-70 years ago.
If we ever get another 101 Dalmatians movie or TV Series I wouldn't mind Mr De Vil Cruella's husband as the main antagonist at least it would be different someone and not the usual Cruella De Vil as much as I enjoy Cruella De Vil as the main antagonist we need a different main antagonist of The 101 Dalmatians series I also wouldn't mind Prince and Missis being added as well as Prince being Pongo's brother and Missis being Perdy's sister Anyone agree?
Afraid not! Dody Smith crafted a story that has been loved by millions over several generations. If you want to make changes on that scale you've essentially written another story! Go for it! Just don't call it 101 Dalmatians! It would be your own work so you should christan it yourself. 😁
Used to listen to this every Christmas eve, in the dark, waiting for Father Christmas ❤
My kids had this on double audio tape. I'm really pleased to find it here for the grandkids. Thanks for uploading.
Ever since I could read this story has always been close to my heart. When I feel low it's my go to book and I always end up forgetting what was wrong at the time. Joanne Lumley has always, for me been a legend and 100% gold, shes "AbsolutelyFabulous" So, can u imagine my reaction when I came across this video, a smile from ear to ear with a lil dance.
This audio is so relaxing and playful, Joanne was truly the only one to pull this off. Thank you world 😊
At the age of 66 and loving dogs I hadn't read this charming story nor seen the film etc.Well,it was worth the wait 😊
The book is so much better than the film. I found disney changed a few important details. Also I think the book has more real magic with real emotions. Brilliant
Thank you very much for posting this. I used to listen to this every night when visiting my grandmother’s house. She passed yesterday and I don’t even really know why I searched for it but I’m delighted to have found it and heard it again after nearly two decades.
I’ve always liked Joanna, but this takes my appreciation to an even higher level again, it’s so well read I simply can’t imagine anybody else reading the story now. Wonderful.
A huge THANK YOU! This is still my favorite book of all times. First read at the age of 6, I am now 70 years old (!) and there is nothing like it. SO comforting during these mad and scary world events and surreal times.
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I had this as a wee girl and was so sad I’d never get to hear it again. THANK YOU!!!
Thank you for uploading this 😊
No problem :)
@@TheMonkeyGrinder 😊
Takes me back to growing up in Knightsbridge London and going to the Hampshire School Ennismore Gardens 1969 to 1972 Such wonderful times always warms my heart Joanna what a sparkling diamond can listen to her for hours So soothing! 💎😇🙏🌹💖🌹🎉🎊🎡🎢🎠
I had this cassette as a child and have spent years trying to track a copy! Thank you so much cx
So happy you uploaded this as I loved this audio book as a child! So happy to be able to hear it again. Thank you
Wonderful! Thank you for posting this! I love the original story.
Also...this is a condensed version of the book...but that's ok.
@@briancomiskey9824 You are right it is an abridged version, I forgot to put that in the description!
@@TheMonkeyGrinder Eh.. most people won't notice. ;)
Takes me riight back to 1968 and the teacher read this book out loud to us. Loved it then. Love it even better now with "Patsy" reading it 💖❣️
Thank you, very beautiful story.
Never heard this version before, want to hear more books narrated by Joanna now haha. I've heard Martin Jarvis read 101 Dalmatians before too, he was also very good! Had an almost restless sleep last night, but this helped me to finally drop off. Thanks so much for sharing😀
Thanks for doing this , I had this on cassette tape when I was a kid
I’m absolutely in heaven! What a joy, beautifully read, wonderful voice and accent for this story. This is the first time I’ve heard this as an audiobook, and I’m loving it. Thank you very much for uploading this, I really appreciate it!
❤ Awesome as always thanks
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Thank you thank you! I had this tape for Christmas 1986. What memories!
What a phenomenal audiobook recording
My new favorite bedtime story - thank you ❤
Please put ABRIDGED in the title so that people know they are missing lots of parts...it is typically stated abridged/unabridged right up front. This is surely the best version ever recorded so thank you for sharing, I wonder why they didn't have Joanna Lumley record the book in full. What a shame but lovely all the same.
I don't put abridged in the titles because it makes them too long, so you will usually find any publishing/production info in the description under each video. MG
It does say Abridged in the description
What a wonderful book, and a fabulous narrator! Thank you for posting. Harper (GSD) is listening for the first time :)
I listen with pleasure,thanks for evening's treat.
I grew up watching the Disney cartoon and the 1996 101 Dalmatians movies, I never knew Hugh Laurie was in the the live action movie until I became a fan of his after watching house md for the first time recently 😍 didn’t know there was a book
Thank you so much for uploading. I loved this 30+ years ago and I love it still
Loved the story, so much better than the Disney version. Excellent narration
Joanna Lumley has the perfect voice for audiobooks.
🥰 good audiobook.
I must say that Cruella’s novel counterpart is way more mysterious and strange than the Disney version.
In about a year I'll be using this recording to program my A.I text-to-speech Audiobook reader lol
Dang Cruella even killed kittens. Dont think it was for the fur. Thats brutal
that makes the cruella movie even worse
Yeah.
Fun fact: Joanna Lumley’s character Patsy Stone inspired Glenn Close’s take on Cruella de Vil.
2:02:27 and if anyone’s curious what the striped Black and White car looks like, it’s the Rolls Royce Silver Wraith Limousine created by Hooper and Co.
So great❤
I just came here to check for the "expelled for drinking ink". There's actually a reference in the Cruella movie (great, by the way, just not cruel). *Seriously why would you drink ink?!*
Now that is the most messed up idea I’ve ever heard
Gulp gulp🤦♀️🥴🖋️
Awesome
Joanna Lumley from The New Avengers and Sapphire & Steel ☺
It surprises me how much of the movie was accurate to the book. Yes changes were made to the change in medium but it is still pretty accurate.
Its strange how accurate the movie is but really weird that the sequel book was entirely ignored when making the sequel movie.
I loved it. I wish joanna Lumley could the chalet school and the return of the psammead by helen cresswell
❤️
Beautifully narrated, but it's a pity so much of the story is missing. I would have loved an unabridged version.
I like the flipped Canine Human Dynamic
The staffy was perfectly described 😂
Why would anyone drink ink? 📜🖋
Why would anyone make cruella " when 101 dalmatians has been animated and also brought to life by glen close.?..why would Enid blyton get cancelled?why post why comments I?
If you drink ink you end up with a nice black mouth and tongue to stick out to all your classmates! Post war Britain.. children made their own fun😂
Why would someone kill puppies she's crazy!
Lady and the tramp by Ward Greene audiobook
@@davehopkins1970 I have not yet seen the Glen Close Movie..is it good? P.S. I posted a Why comment because I’m genuinely curious about life, facts and truth.
Brileeont❤
This woman played one of the evil aunts in James and the giant peach
oh my gosh! That explains why her Cruela voice is so amazing and why she sounds so familiar as well!!
@@Lutomoria Here’s another fun fact for you in the movie which this book had inspiration for Jasper and Saul are we named Jasper and Horace
@@jamessparkman6604 Yes indeed!
@@Lutomoria If they actually made a TV series based on the 101 dalmatians and stuck to the source material and a dog asked What was that Pongo would be facetious And say to him that that was a calling card from an old friend meaning of Cruella Deville
I love dogs
I don't know if I can listen to this if she keeps talking about how she drowns kittens its stuck in my mind now Walt Disney would not be pleased
Uhhh...
You realize this book came first, right? Walt was aware of Cruella bragging about drowning kittens.
I'm sorry if you know already, it's just the way your comment was worder made it seem like you thought the movie came first.
And drowning kittens and puppies was quite common at the time 🤷 vets rarely did much small animal care,and neutering and spaying I don't think was even able to be done at the time. Just like humans didn't have much available birth control. It's quite pointed in the story how spoiled the parent dogs are, because it was so unusual. Most mongrel dogs and moggie cats were loved and fed and expected to get on with it! Only pedigrees with wealthy owners would consult a vet for a pregnant animal. Read James Herriot!!Unwanted animals were a serious problem, strays can spread disease. Unfortunately a lot of people felt that popping them in a sack with a weight was a quicker death than leaving them to starve or be eaten by something else,or banging them on the head was too distressing. You can't apply the values of today to 60-70 years ago.
Is this the whole audiobook
Hi, yes this is the whole recording. Four sides of tape edited together into one.
47:44
If we ever get another 101 Dalmatians movie or TV Series I wouldn't mind Mr De Vil Cruella's husband as the main antagonist at least it would be different someone and not the usual Cruella De Vil as much as I enjoy
Cruella De Vil as the main antagonist we need a different main antagonist of The 101 Dalmatians series I also wouldn't mind Prince and Missis being added as well as Prince being Pongo's brother and Missis being Perdy's sister
Anyone agree?
Afraid not! Dody Smith crafted a story that has been loved by millions over several generations. If you want to make changes on that scale you've essentially written another story! Go for it! Just don't call it 101 Dalmatians! It would be your own work so you should christan it yourself. 😁
1:33:45 the girls are weak. The story ends with cadpig wondering who owned the building she watched the television she liked so much in.
Girls are never weak . I think they were they were the ones who pulled the cadpigs cart
Yeah, some clear sexism in the writing unfortunately.
I mean we knew Cruella was cruel hence her name but sheesh small doses people
Totally ruined with ad after ad
@@bibijet1316 Sorry about that, this isn't a monetised channel so youtube will randomly place ads where people are listening.
I’m just happy to be able to listen again after probably 30 years❤