He has recorded all seven books in the harry potter collection, and as narrator received seven grammy nominations. He is a comedian, actor, activist, writer, and presenter. Stephen fry jim dale harry potter and the deathly hallows audiobook 8. Would you consider the audio edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone, book 1 to be better than the print version. Hagrids voice sounds sooo much like robbie coltrane, though. The battle of the harry potter audiobooks narrators. Harry potter and the half blood prince audiobook stephen fry, hp book 6 chapter 01 the other minister use updown arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. May 28, 2019 many fans would argue that the harry potter series is one of the best in childrens book history, without much to criticize. Rowling harry potter and the goblet of fire jim dale. The first harry potter audiobook voiced by stephen fry is. May 02, 2011 first, the us edition read by jim dale. The harry potter audiobook free download of events in the wizarding world is nothing you want to miss. Listen and download the harry potter audiobook 18 books full. Writing on twitter, a harry potter fan claimed that fry had discussed his beef with rowling during.
He also narrated the bonus features on the dvd editions of the first four harry potter films. Stephen fry jim dale harry potter and the halfblood prince audiobook 7. Mar 26, 2018 harry potter and the order of the phoenix audiobook stephen fry harry potter the book 5 j. I spoke to the store that i purchased the stephen fry. Harry potter and the goblet of fire audiobook ez audiobooks. When it comes to harry potter audiobooks, the most epic rivalry is stephen fry vs. Specifically, the audiobook thats available is the version voiced by stephen fry, not jim dale, who is known for doing the stateside harry potter. How to listen to any harry potter audiobook for free youtube. There are two versions of the harry potter and the goblet of fire audiobook free, one is narrated by stephen fry, the other jim dale. Stephen fry narrates the harry potter audiobooks sold in the uk, and jim dale narrates the version sold in the usa, and the internets are extremely divided over who does it better. Even if stephen fry s rendition is better, i would recommend everyone gives jim dale a chance.
Rowling has responded to rumours suggesting she and stephen fry have an ongoing petty feud. Harry potter and the goblet of fire audiobook jim dale all. Rowling harry potter and the goblet of fire audiobook jim dale, book 4 harry potter goblet of fire audiobook. Harry potter and the half blood prince audiobook stephen fry.
Harry potter and the philosophers stone, book 1 audiobook. Harry potter and the goblet of fire audiobook jim dale. Chapter 02 spinners end chapter 03 will and wont chapter 04 horace slughorn. A s of today, the full series of harry potter novels are now available to download from audible, the audiobook service, for the first time. Dale is a truly extraordinary actor, both on stage tonywinning and as a voice actor. I prefer jim dale, because i like his voices better, and i believe he gets better for each book he reads.
Harry potter and the sorcerers stone, book 1 audible audiobook unabridged. Jim dale vs stephen fry question books ive always listened to the jim dale version of the books because it reminds me of my childhood and to me he did the voices exactly how i heard them in my head. Book 3 harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban jim dale audiobook. I listened to some samples from jim dale and stephen fry beforehand so i could decide which one i liked the best.
In fact, you will notice that his credit on harry potter is performed by jim dale, rather than read by harry potter and the philosophers stone audiobook by stephen fry. Apr 02, 2020 the first harry potter audiobook voiced by stephen fry is now free to stream. Throughout his early career, fry teamed with comic hugh laurie, who. Harry potter and the order of the phoenix audiobook stephen fry. May 18, 20 when my nephew broke one of the cds in his audio book of prisoner of azkaban, i took the opportunity to buy him a new one in exchange for him letting me listen. Nov 20, 2015 a s of today, the full series of harry potter novels are now available to download from audible, the audiobook service, for the first time. Harry potter and the deathly hallows read by jim dale. The three simple words stephen fry couldnt say while. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets audiobook jim dale.
I havent heard extended parts from stephen fry, but i just finished all 7 books via jim dale on amazons audible service. The thrill, humor, and excitement cannot be overstated. Americans miffed at lack of stephen fry harry potter. Audible has the first harry potter audiobook as read by. There are big debates about whether stephen frys or jim dales rendition of the audiobooks are better, but as a brit who grew up listening to. Years later, later on, fry was recording the videotaping for prisoner of detainee, he was struggling with having a hard time phrase expression pocketed itfilched which is a tonguetwister, to be fair harry potter audiobooks stephen fry.
Stephen fry is a british star who has narrated the uk versions of the harry potter audiobooks as well as three instalments of the harry potter computer game. Harry potter and the deathly hallows audiobook stephen fry. All harry potter audiobooks full hp audiobooks free. To millions of fans in the united states, jim dale is the voice of harry potter. What other book might you compare harry potter and the philosophers stone, book 1 to, and why. Continue reading harry potter and the order of the phoenix jim dale audiobook. Jim dale harry potter and the half blood prince audiobook free harry potter book 6 j. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets audiobook free in english.
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Dale has won two grammy awards, a record 10 audie awards including audio publication of the year 2004, ideal childrens narrator. Jim dale jim dale harry potter and the order of the phoenix 50 years ago. Comparing audiobooks of harry potter and the chamber of secrets. Hp1 harry potter and the philosophers stone audiobook.
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Both have narrated all seven harry potter books, like harry potter and the goblet of fire and order of the phoenix, both are beloved british actors, and both have been trolled by angry youtube commenters. I know many swear to stephen fry, however i find him a bit. Stephen fry jim dale harry potter and the cursed child. Americans miffed at lack of stephen fry harry potter audiobooks. Harry potter audiobook free download visit and enjoy now. Listen and download full free harry potter audiobook by j. There are big debates about whether stephen fry s or jim dale s rendition of the audiobooks are better. Comparing audiobooks of harry potter and the chamber of. His voice for hagrid is low, gruff and gentle, just what.
If i can find a copy of stephen fry s i might give them another listen anyways. I havent read the printed version but would imagine that stephen fry s magical narration adds to the story. Writing on twitter, a harry potter fan claimed that fry. What is the runtime of the unabridged audio books of harry. Jim dale harry potter and the order of the phoenix. Harry potter and the chamber of keys, harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban, and harry potter and the goblet of fire. I listened hp deathly hallows through audiobook read by jim daleusversion and with stephen fry ukversion. The first harry potter audiobook voiced by stephen fry is now free to stream.
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