William Brown, the loveable rogue created by Richmal Crompton in the 1930s, is as well-received and enjoyed today as he was almost 80 years ago.This recording is read by Martin Jarvis, and comprises all 11 stories from the book of the same name.Listings: 1. William and the Musician - William comes to the rescue when the entertainer booked for a major local party fails to turn up. 2. William Holds the Stage - William is Hamlet's understudy in a special production of Hamlet and is determined to play the part come what may. 3. The Outlaws and the Triplets 4. William and the Eastern Curse. 5. The New Neighbour. 6. Mrs. Bott's Hat. 7. William and the Princess Goldilocks - William goes to the pantomime and falls in love with Princess Goldilocks, but the course of true love never runs smooth. 8. Their Good Resolution. 9. Aunt Arabelle in Charge. 10. William's Invention. 11. A Little Affair of Rivalry.

 

This book is part of a book series called William .

This book was published 2008 by Canongate Books Ltd .

Richmal Crompton (1890-1969) was a British short-story writer and humorist. Martin Jarvis is one of Britain's most popular actors and an award-winning audiobook reader.