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'Oliver Twist' audio drama released

Sam Mendes's new audio drama Oliver Twist is now available on Audible, and if you have a membership, it's free! The cast includes Brian Cox as Fagin, Daniel Kaluuya as Bill Sikes, Nicola Coughlan as Nancy, Emilio Villa Muhammad as Oliver, and Elijah Wolf as the Artful Dodger. Go here to read more about the production, which includes sound effects recorded at Dickens's own home, now the Dickens Museum. And go here to listen!

New 'Chimes' audio drama

The Chimes -- Dickens's "lost" Christmas story, according to the publicity -- is getting a full-cast audio adaptation, starring Toby Jones. It can be pre-ordered here; there's no word yet on whether it will be available at Audible or other outlets. Here's the teaser trailer: