Bitesized Audio Classics
Welcome. This channel celebrates classic English short stories, in particular the mystery and suspense stories which were a staple of the popular periodicals of the Victorian and Edwardian eras.
All my uploads are original recordings, narrated/performed by me, Simon Stanhope, UK-based actor and voice artist.
I've added captions for those learning English, or if you want to read along, plus author biogs and background notes.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: All text of all the stories featured here is in the public domain. There is NO RE-USED CONTENT on this channel, only new interpretations/performances of classic texts. All copyright for these recordings rests with Bitesized Audio. They are not available on other channels. If any of these recordings are found on other YouTube channels this is not authorised and it would be appreciated if you could notify me in the comments or via the email address below.
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The Japanned Box | Arthur Conan Doyle | A Bitesized Audiobook
The Spectre of the Severn Tunnel | E. Thurlow | Bonus story for channel members
The Sealed Room | Arthur Conan Doyle | A Bitesized Audiobook
A View from a Hill | A Ghost Story by M. R. James | A Bitesized Audiobook
The Name-Day | Saki (H. H. Munro) | A Bitesized Audiobook
The Seventh Pullet | Saki (H. H. Munro) | A Bitesized Audiobook
The Curious Circumstances of the Two Left Shoes (Max Carrados) | Ernest Bramah | Bitesized Audio
Classic Detective Stories: Ingenious Thefts | A Bitesized Audio Anthology (Vol 3)
Classic Detective Stories: Murder Mysteries | A Bitesized Audio Anthology (Vol 2)
Classic Detective Stories: Conspiracy & Intrigue | A Bitesized Audio Anthology (Vol 1)
The Aluminium Dagger | R. Austin Freeman | A Bitesized Audiobook
The Actor and the Alibi | A Father Brown Story by G. K. Chesterton | A Bitesized Audiobook
The Audio Adventures of A. J. Alan | Recreated & read by Simon Stanhope | A Bitesized Audiobook
The 19 Club | A. J. Alan | A Bitesized Audiobook
Private Water | A. J. Alan | A Bitesized Audiobook
The Music on the Hill | Saki (H. H. Munro) | A Bitesized Audiobook
How It Happened | Arthur Conan Doyle | Bonus story for channel members
The Puzzle Lock | R. Austin Freeman | A Bitesized Audiobook
Lord Beden's Motor | J. B. Harris-Burland | A Bitesized Audiobook
The Dance | A Ghost Story by E. F. Benson | A Bitesized Audiobook
A Railway Panic | Amelia B. Edwards | A Bitesized Audiobook
The Chronicles of Clovis | Saki (H. H. Munro) | A Bitesized Audio Compilation
Sredni Vashtar / The Lumber Room | Saki (H. H. Munro) | A Bitesized Audiobook
The Stir Outside the Cafe Royal | Clarence Rook | Bonus story for channel members
The Door in the Wall | H. G. Wells | A Bitesized Audiobook
The Tragedy of a Third Smoker | C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne | A Bitesized Audiobook
The Red-Headed League | A Sherlock Holmes story by Arthur Conan Doyle | A Bitesized Audiobook
The Match-Maker (Saki) | A Channel Members' special preview
The Brighton Mystery (A "Teahouse Detective" Story) | by Emma Orczy | A Bitesized Audiobook
Down Pens | Saki (H. H. Munro) | A Bite-sized Seasonal Tale