James mcavoy, star of the xmen movies, heads up the cast, along with sherlock star benedict cumberba. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Neil gaiman is the creator of the sandman comic book series and the bestselling author of the novels neverwhere 1995, stardust 1999, the hugo and nebula awardwinning american gods 2001, coraline 2002, anansi boys 2005, the ocean at the end of the lane 20, good omens with terry pratchett, 1990 and a retelling of the norse. Infinity war and confirmed that doctor strange will be taking part in the ensemble. Bernard cribbins doctor who plays old bailey while anthony head merlin and. Appearing on the jonathan ross show, the amazinglynamed star of bbcs sherlock, benedict cumberbatch, opened up about whether or not he was in. Cumberbatch tempers the doctors arrogant brilliance with. The subsequent five halfhour episodes were broadcast throughout the following week on radio 4 extra in mono on dab, and made available worldwide after broadcast on bbc iplayer.
This video was posted purely for entertainment purposes. Peter capaldi for benedict cumberbatch in neverwhere. New video confirms all the latest tv spot for benedict cumberbatchs doctor strange has confirmed the marvel hero has the time. His flexibility on screen hasnt gone unnoticed, and the star is in such high demand that hes had to turn down making more. Why benedict cumberbatch was the only man who could play doctor strange inside the splashy, new marvel movies big hollywood premierewith a star whos about to become a father for the.
Big finish has given the many doctors of doctor who new life with their audio dramas. Benedict cumberbatch to play angel in starstudded neil gaiman fantasy neverwhere. Neil gaiman, christopher lee, james mcavoy, natalie dormer, david harewood, sophie okonedo, benedict cumberbatch, anthony head, bbc worldwide ltd. Written by neil gaiman, narrated by christopher lee, james mcavoy, natalie dormer, david harewood, sophie okonedo, benedict cumberbatch, anthony. This really is a story that deserves a complete hearing. We have audio titles including 007 reloaded james bond, doctor who, torchwood, cabin pressure, standup comedy, tolkien and more on our. Benedict cumberbatch would love to keep playing marvels. Benedict cumberbatch take on his first superhero role in this bigscreen adaptation of the mystical marvel comic book series. Benedict cumberbatch on female doctor who and sherlock.
Doctor whos peter capaldi in neil gaimans neverwhere, benedict cumberbatchs cabin pressure effect and the origin of slartibartfasts name in the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy. On saturday 16 march 20, bbc radio 4 and bbc radio 4 extra broadcast the first, hourlong, episode of neverwhere. Benedict cumberbatch to star in a neverwhere movie. The series is set in london below, a magical realm coexisting with the more familiar london, referred to as london above. An inscrutable masquerade, the conundrum of coach, the trinity vicarage larceny and the 10. Benedict cumberbatch hopes to play doctor strange for years to come. A neil gaimain story told by james mcavoy, benedict cumberbatch, natalie dormer, christopher lee, anthony. Doctor whos peter capaldi in neil gaimans neverwhere, benedict cumberbatch s cabin pressure effect and the origin of slartibartfasts name in the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy. Whos sophie okonedo, and the eternal christopher lee. A whos who of scifi and fantasy actors is lining up for a new radio version of neil gaimans fantasy neverwhere. Based in seoul, colin marshall writes and broadcasts on cities and culture.
Benedict cumberbatch and the cast of neverwhere first photo and air date revealed. It premiered in june 2014 at bats theatre in new zealand. Neverwhere by neil gaiman on free audio book download. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. A novel and millions of other books are available for instant access. Benedict cumberbatch was nervous about first doctor. The doctor strange movie, starring cerebral fanfavourite benedict cumberbatch, is released in just a few weeks, and our appetites for the forthcoming superhero movie have been whetted by several. It was devised by neil gaiman and lenny henry, and directed by dewi humphreys. This bbc radio adaptation sees the story receive the attentions of audio wizard dirk maggs.
Due to this busy schedule, there was a time when it seemed like. Benedict cumberbatch even though i just watched him play a perfect bad guy in star. In neverwhere when benedict cumberbatch flew you heard, saw and felt. Bbc 4 radio has already aired their radio drama of neil gaimans novel neverwhere. David harewood, sophie okonedo, benedict cumberbatch, anthony head. Neil gaimans neverwhere radio plays allstar cast nerdist. Why benedict cumberbatch turned down doctor who the mary. Welcome to the uk page of audiogo, home of bbc audiobooks. Benedict reads the story of a young doctor, who lacks experience, but overcomes his fears and. Neil gaiman at the bbc neil gaiman, terry pratchett audio book torrent free download, 4875. Benedict cumberbatch, christopher lee, anthony head and david schofield.
Internets boyfriend, doctor strange benedict cumberbatch, keeping it real. Neverwhere the book was my very first gaiman experience, and it got me hooked. Listen to benedict cumberbatch singing in a clip from neil gaimans neverwhere which premieres this saturday on bbc radio 4. Neverwhere is an urban fantasy television series by neil gaiman that first aired in 1996 on bbc two. Benedict cumberbatch was always the angel islington. Gaiman adapted the series into a novel, which was released in. Doctor strange benedict cumberbatch benedict sherlock benedict cumberbatch movies sherlock holmes johnlock benedict and martin 221b baker street john watson the hollywood reporter. On saturday 16 march 20, bbc radio 4 and bbc radio 4 extra. Doctor strange in the multiverse of madness 7 may 2021. In neverwhere when benedict cumberbatch flew you heard, saw and felt his angels wings rise. Sophie okonedo, benedict cumberbatch, christopher lee, anthony head, and. In addition to his film career, cumberbatch also is the star of the hit tv series sherlock, alongside fellow mcu member martin freeman, and is also frequently tied up with stage roles.
Benedict singing as the angel islington in neil gaimans fantastic story neverwhere, which was adapted for radio. Benedict cumberbatch to play angel in bbc radio 4s. Learn to love radio plays by listening to neverwhere. Meanwhile, dirk maggs branches out meanwhile, dirk maggs branches out posted on june 18, 20 by.
Benedict cumberbatch sings bbc neil gaiman neverwhere. Nobody anticipated the impact the bbcs 20 adaptation of neil gaimans cult novel by the same name would have the production was a smash hit with gaiman fans and nonfans alike, propelling the audio play into the public eye and showing just how exciting the form can be. Benedict cumberbatch sings in neil gaimans neverwhere for. Cumberbatchs vyce from the bbc programme front row, 23 december 2010 3 benedict timothy carlton cumberbatch 19 julie 1976 is an inglis film. Good omens by neil gaiman and terry pratchett 2014 adaptation of the 1990 comedic fantasy novel adapted by dirk maggs. A bbc radio sixpart adaptation of neil gaimans bestselling novel, starring. Neverwhere managed to be scary, funny, dark, delightful and nail shreddingly suspenseful all at the same time. James mcavoy, natalie dormer, david harewood, sophie okonedo, benedict cumberbatch, christopher lee, anthony head. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Neil gaiman looks forward to the radio debut of neverwhere and reveals what. Doctor strange star benedict cumberbatch is one of the busiest people in the industry. Being a superhero was never on benedict cumberbatchs bucket list, but.
Longcross studios, england benedict cumberbatch, stephen strange himself in marvels doctor strange, has an admission to make. Doctor who as the intimidating hunter and a delirious benedict cumberbatch sherlock as the angel islington. Benedict cumberbatch reads these four new sherlock holmes stories by john taylor. The british actor is to play the popular comic book neurosurgeon. The smaller roles round up an embarrassment of talent. Like sherlocks benedict cumberbatch, the chronicles of narnias james mcavoy, dr. A bbc radio fullcast dramatisation audible audio edition. Hes never read any marvel comics or, rather, he hadnt. Neverwhere is a 20 bbc radio 44 extra adaptation of neil gaimans novel neverwhere in which benedict cumberbatch stars as the angel islington neverwhere is a tale about richard mayhew whose life is turned upside down when he stops to help an injured girl door. This is my first experience with an audiobook that is more like a theater production. The voice actors are superb, especially mcavoy and cumberbatch, but i did drop one performance star for the somewhat scratchy quality of the sound effects. Getty images benedict cumberbatch is to play doctor strange in the highly anticipated marvel movie of the same name.
This means that cumberbatch will be making his way to atlanta near the end of the year to begin on the nine month shoot which he may not be needed for entirely. Neil gaiman was the winner of the bbc audio drama award 2015 for outstanding contribution to radio drama. On wednesday, september 28th 2016 david gilmour performed comfortably numb and benedict cumberbatch joined him for the last song of the night. The cast were all universally brilliant not one weak link amongst them. Bbcs neverwhere radio drama playable for free the mary sue. Producer dirk maggs knows how to wring the best work from any actor, and given that he has the likes of benedict cumberbatch, romola garai, bernard cribbins and christopher lee to work with, the performances are simply excellent. Neverwhere is a 20 bbc radio 44 extra adaptation of neil gaimans novel neverwhere in which benedict cumberbatch stars as the angel islington.
Listen to the radio drama of neverwhere while you still can. Hear benedict cumberbatch read john keats ode to a. Doctor who alumnus sophie okonedo and homelands david harewood for the tale of london below, an. Neverwhere was an extraordinarily ambitious project but it was carried off with immense verve by the team of heather larmour and dirk maggs. But really, would anyone mind a little surprise benedict cumberbatch cumberbatch plays islington in the audio adaptation of neil. Benedict cumberbatch and the cast of neverwhere first. Benedict cumberbatch reads kurt vonneguts incensed letter to the high school that burned slaughterhousefive. This audio clip autostarts so were putting it after the jump.
Neverwhere radio play sherlock, margaery tyrell, and saruman star in bbc radios neverwhere. Benedict cumberbatch confirms doctor stranges return for. Written by neil gaiman, audiobook narrated by christopher lee, james mcavoy, natalie dormer, david harewood, sophie okonedo, benedict cumberbatch, anthony head. Does benedict cumberbatchs doctor strange have the time stone. Neil gaiman at the bbc neil gaiman, terry pratchett. Benedict cumberbatch as islington you may have heard of him. Inspired by arthur conan doyles original sherlock holmes stories, john taylor has written four more mysteries featuring the worlds greatest detective. Neverwhere by neil gaiman, 97814716470, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. What benedict cumberbatch confessed on the doctor strange. Benedict cumberbatch doesnt understand why doctor who and sherlock cant have a female hero cumberbatch has had enough with the backlash over jodie whitakers doctor who casting. It was rebroadcast on bbc radio 4 starting on dec 25th 20 and continuing for 6 days. Listen to neverwhere audiobook by neil gaiman, narrated by christopher lee. Benedict cumberbatch spoke to empire via express uk about avengers.
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