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A collection of 46 poems, including the top ten, which were chosen as favourites in a BBC listeners' poll. They include Kipling's "If", which received the highest number of votes, Wordsworth's "Daffodils", Tennyson's "The Lady of Shallot", and contemporary works such as Wendy Cope's "Bloody Men".
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
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I really enjoyed the BBC tv series a few years ago choosing the UK's favourite poems, so I thought I would enjoy this two-CD audio book collection. And I did, for the most part.
Things start off well, with John Nettles' rich voice really showing If off at its best, as if he is a loving father imparting words of wisdom to a son. Indeed, I could have happily listened to him recite the whole collection, or even recite a telephone directory, as his voice is so resonant.
Elsewhere, the two female speakers sound too alike to provide much variety and their voices are too soothing and modern to impart much drama to Victorian Gothic pieces such as The Lady of Shallot. And they seem to have little sympathy with traditional metres, often putting their stresses on the wrong words.
There are also problems with the choice of poems. One of my favourites from the book is Jenny Joseph's Warning but it is absent here, despite being the top-rated piece by a living author. And overall the balance of modern and 19th century work is wrong. There are very few contemporary pieces and I could have done without the whimsy of The Owl and the Pussy Cat.
Overall then, this could have been a five-star collection for me if one or two more modern poems had been included. As it is, it feels just a little disappointing.
Things start off well, with John Nettles' rich voice really showing If off at its best, as if he is a loving father imparting words of wisdom to a son. Indeed, I could have happily listened to him recite the whole collection, or even recite a telephone directory, as his voice is so resonant.
Elsewhere, the two female speakers sound too alike to provide much variety and their voices are too soothing and modern to impart much drama to Victorian Gothic pieces such as The Lady of Shallot. And they seem to have little sympathy with traditional metres, often putting their stresses on the wrong words.
There are also problems with the choice of poems. One of my favourites from the book is Jenny Joseph's Warning but it is absent here, despite being the top-rated piece by a living author. And overall the balance of modern and 19th century work is wrong. There are very few contemporary pieces and I could have done without the whimsy of The Owl and the Pussy Cat.
Overall then, this could have been a five-star collection for me if one or two more modern poems had been included. As it is, it feels just a little disappointing.
37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
It was like this : I think I'll just have a lie down a listen to my new poetry CD. Nice poems, mellow voices and ...diddle - a dee, diddle a dee,
DIDDLE - A -DEE, DEE, DEE!!! What the heck is that electonic racket? The whole experience was ruined by the toy-like, tinny segue music between tracks. I'm going to have to " edit " these out. 'Tis a pity as the poetry is varied, entertaining and well read. I suppose if you planning to stay awake, it'll be O.K. but I'm going to knock off some stars for the unwelcome noise.
DIDDLE - A -DEE, DEE, DEE!!! What the heck is that electonic racket? The whole experience was ruined by the toy-like, tinny segue music between tracks. I'm going to have to " edit " these out. 'Tis a pity as the poetry is varied, entertaining and well read. I suppose if you planning to stay awake, it'll be O.K. but I'm going to knock off some stars for the unwelcome noise.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
On the strength of John Nettles alone this was worth every penny. Nettles Rudyard Kipling's "If" brings a tear to your eye with his warmth. This also happens to be the first track.
I absolutely agree with previous reviewer, the music inbetween tracks is terrible, I cant beleive the BBC listened to the finished product before release as this would never have been acceptable.
I had prevously purchased the three BBC Nations Favourite books and wanted something to listen to in the car. I would definately look out for more John Nettles in the future as he stands out on this CD.
I absolutely agree with previous reviewer, the music inbetween tracks is terrible, I cant beleive the BBC listened to the finished product before release as this would never have been acceptable.
I had prevously purchased the three BBC Nations Favourite books and wanted something to listen to in the car. I would definately look out for more John Nettles in the future as he stands out on this CD.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Best I've heard
Some people just have the right voice for this and John Nettles is the best in my opinion. The words have so much depth and meaning, you won't be disappointed with this.
Published 4 months ago by Mr Stone
Favourite Poems
I like poetry which to my mind must scan, rhyme and use correct and beautiful English. I abhor so called poetry which neither rhymes nor scans. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Malcolm Rigg
Good poetry shame about the music
This should have been a wonderful CD the poetry is very enjoyable. This it is completely ruined by the irrelevant music in between tracks. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Wendywo
Not quite my favourite
I bought this CD as I work with elderly people and we have a poetry group once a week. Whilst (like mentioned by previous reviewers) the music between poems is a little grating on... Read more
Published 20 months ago by KirstyKat
Great present
My wife loves poetry so this made an excellent present for her. We both enjoyed the presentation and the background music.
Published on 22 Dec 2009 by Mr. Keith Johnson
My plumbs tingle
I've read all the poems in the book many times over and never get bored. To hear them on this cd is good. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2006 by RabbitBrains
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