The Witchfinders

In the "Confessions" post a few weeks ago, I admitted that I hadn't listened

to any of Richard's audio books yet. That is no longer the case, thanks to a friend 

who sent me a copy of "The Witchfinders." (It is a Robin Hood audio book

that takes place towards the beginning of Season 3.)

"The Witchfinders" is an original story,

so listening to it was like watching a lost episode of Robin Hood.

Click HERE to read about the plot and

for an option to listen to an excerpt from "The Witchfinders."

I know Richard has a great voice and many people have mentioned

how wonderfully he reads stories.  Up until listening to "The Witchfinders,"

the only stories I'd heard Richard read were the children's books on Cbeebies,

which he made fun and exciting, even for adults.

Richard is truly a great narrator, bringing this story to life.

I was so impressed by his ability to change his voice to mimic his cast mates.

When he read their parts, he sounded just like the Sheriff, Robin, Much, Allan and Little John.

I laughed out loud when he read the part of Kate. :)

While Richard's narrating skills were brilliant, the sound effects were definitely cheestastic!

They were so fake-sounding, I couldn't help but picture a bunch of people in the studio with Richard

clanging away at odds-and-ends, like the used to back in the old fashioned, glory days of radio.

The horrible imitation of horse hoofs reminded me of"Monty Python and the Holy Grail,"

when the noblemen are riding imaginary horses while their servants are trailing

behind, banging coconuts together to simulate the sound of running horses.

Robin as the taunting French Guard in Monty Python:

 (You had to have seen the movie, I guess...)

Anyway, back to "The Witchfinders."
I do recommend it to any fan of Richard Armitage

and/or the Robin Hood series.

I enjoyed it...

even if it made me miss Gizzy.