Selected works of Rudyard Kipling

Narrated by Michael Troughton , Samuel West , Meera Syal , Alex Jennings , Mary Wimbush , Frances Jeater , Blake Ritson , Richard Ridings , Peter Penry-Jones

Released: March 19, 2026
Length: 7 hrs 57 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Narration: AI narration
Publisher: BBC Digital Audio

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This collection features dramatizations of some of Rudyard Kipling’s most acclaimed stories for adults, including the adventurous 'The Man Who Would Be King' and the poignant 'The Light That Failed.' First broadcast in 1994 to mark his 150th birthday, the anthology offers engaging performances of Kipling’s tales, highlighting themes of friendship, ambition, love, and supernatural elements. With a stellar cast and adaptations based on his influential short stories and debut novel, the collection provides a rich exploration of Kipling’s timeless narratives.

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