Seven 'Saki' Shorts | H. H. Munro | A Bitesized Audio Compilation

[@BitesizedAudio]

Seven classic tales by the Edwardian master of the macabre, Saki: 00:01:21 The Phantom Luncheon 00:12:02 The Seventh Pullet 00:27:58 The Recessional 00:38:22 Mrs. Packletide's Tiger 00:47:57 The Schartz-Metterklume Method 01:00:36 The Disappearance of Crispina Umberleigh 01:13:04 The Easter Egg 01:24:00 Credits and thanks (Story teasers and more details can be found in the video description) If you enjoy Saki, my earlier compilation featuring seven of his best-known stories, including 'The Open Window' and 'Tobermory', can be heard here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIHEqnV9aNqWaqc Narrated/performed by Simon Stanhope. If you enjoy this content and would like to help me keep creating, there are a few ways you can support me (and get access to exclusive content): * Occasional/one-off support via Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/bitesizedaudio * Monthly support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bitesizedaudio * Visit my Bandcamp page to hear more of my performances of classic stories, and you can purchase and download high quality audio files to listen offline: bitesizedaudio.bandcamp.com/ * Become a Bitesized Audio Classics member on KZbin, from $1 / £1 / €1 per month: kzbin.infojoin

[@simoneclift3155]

Your timing is impeccable. Off to bed and a hospital stay on the cards very soon. You are my sanity saver Mr Stanhope. Many thanks. X

[@BitesizedAudio]

Best wishes for your forthcoming hospital stay

[@mariamcgee4462]

The dynamic duo Simon and Saki. 😂

[@JulieLevinge]

Nobody makes me laugh quite like Saki, your narration is of course perfect,as always.✊❤️

[@CeliaZA]

How did I miss this post? Yay, Simon! Thank you!!!!

[@sudamanibisalputra5180]

❤

[@binkie4940]

That feeling when you've just gone to bed and open YT in search of the perfect story... thank you Simon!!!

[@42NORRIS]

@binkie4940 I concur, same here.

[@Susan-ir5wo]

Me too 🎉😊

[@maximilianmatthews842]

Another excellent post. Mr Stanhope, if you are planning to post any more Saki stories, please consider posting my favourite 'The Unrest Cure'.

[@YvonneWilson312]

Simon, this is such a treat! I love Saki and your narrations are simply perfect. Thank you so much!

[@BitesizedAudio]

You're most welcome, Yvonne, thank you for your support and lovely comments

[@elainemagson213]

Agreed!

[@Ronald-wv1bz]

Aimed at tiger, shot the goat bait instead, giving the tiger a heart attack. Gotta love it.

[@itallia666]

If ever they ( whoever they are!) wanted to make a film or series about H.H.Munro ( Saki) then they should cast YOU, Mr Simon Stanhope, in the lead role. With a minimum of make up, hair style & wardrobe, you would be perfect! Ive seen film, docu & serials of many famous writers but unless ive been negligent, ive not seen such on H.H.Munro. High time this brilliant author was featured & brought to the younger generation as well as older fans. Meanwhile ( as we await until "They" do something to rectify Saki's unburying) Thank You Simon, at least we still have you to narrate with your impeccable style & vowels The endearing stories of yesteryear. Peace 🇬🇧👧

[@BitesizedAudio]

@itallia666 Thank you! I shall hold myself in readiness in case they require my services for such a project! I think there was an old TV series based on Saki, back in the 60s... I've seen still photographs from it, but haven't seen any clips or episodes (if they still exist - in that era they were likely to be wiped soon after broadcast)

[@dubchile]

The genius and understated humour of 'Saki' via the talented and unerring delivery of the perfect narrator. What a delightful discovery! Thank you yet again Simon.. Bravo Sir 😘

[@debraymiller]

Thank You !!! Love your channel and your choices!!🌻🌻….Kansas Girl

[@Susan-ir5wo]

I love these. “The Phantom Luncheon” makes me smile and laugh 😂. Thank you for introducing me to H H Munro 💕

[@BitesizedAudio]

You're welcome, glad to know you enjoyed them!

[@buckfaststradler4629]

I liked these readings so much that today I bought the Collected Short Stories of Saki

[@BitesizedAudio]

That's wonderful to know, thank you for sharing!

[@SpuktasticAudio]

Saki is undeniably, a singular talent. As, cher Simon, are you. ❤

[@BitesizedAudio]

Truly appreciated, thanks Bob! I hope we may be treated to some more of Mr J. R. Dullard's singular talents in the not too distant future...?

[@jamesc8676]

@@BitesizedAudio Hi Simon, I think you're terrific, and here is why I have this opinion.....I've had 7 cancer surgeries, I'm 65 and have had a Colostomy since age 17. So since HS ive spent countless days, weeks, months in Hospital. Those times when your favorite nurse be comes your best buddy.......after weeks, and days....and hours of minutes of days laying in bed......... 1800 miles from family, and your friends are all on another island. These types of long term patients need you, your incredible voice and terrific stories. Honestly you help to transport patients like this to 'less mundanely painful realm' so.....gee wish Ida had you around when I was curably (sp?) incarcerated:) That is a blessing Simon......believe it, I've been there, GOD bless you. Aloha bradda.

[@patriciajrs46]

​@@jamesc8676Bless you.

[@merlapittman5034]

Saki was an incredible writer, with a lovely twisted sense of humor. Thank you for these!

[@jenford7078]

OH! What a delightful surprise, Saki is my favorite, I even got a couple of teens I work with reading him and they completely get his dark humor.

[@BitesizedAudio]

That's lovely to know, thanks Jen

[@nigelramkissoonraja6916]

Blessings from Trinidad and Tobago Caribbean ❤💛💚 big up Simon

[@snippycutwell9878]

That's good Saki!🙂

[@jodywho6696]

Thank You, Simon. Always look forward to stories✨💙✨💜✨💚✨

[@jackalina91]

I have saved this selection for a day such as this- when I need cheering up. I’m very glad I did because it worked very well. Thank you Simon ♥️

[@gratefulobserver7742]

Tucked up in my little tent, on top of a wet and windy cliff in Cornwall. Thanks for the company😊

[@along5925]

Oh, that was wonderful!

[@mariameere5807]

So glad to catch this tonight! I am such a big fan Simon! Saving this for sleep, love your crisp voice and accent ❤💤

[@BitesizedAudio]

Much appreciated, Maria, thank you

[@philipkennedy6006]

Excellent Selection… …and at a good time

[@stephaniealeman8522]

I miss Simon, I wonder when he will….oh! 💚🙏🏽

[@petercalderwood2876]

A cool,wet night in the Alleghenys. Extra blanket. Extra wine. Extra dog snuggle. Wonderful timing.

[@nickyabrahams4363]

🎉

[@ScooBdont]

Does anyone else think the title picture of Saki looks like a young Bob Hope? 😆

[@MrMrsmcd]

I was just thinking that he looks like Simon...

[@PollyAlice2000]

Yes! I definitely got Bob Hope!

[@BitesizedAudio]

@RDRR73 He does a bit!

[@Ronald-wv1bz]

Yes yes yes that was my initial reaction.

[@allanmcinnes4765]

Many people said the same about my Dad.

[@jackyhawkins1895]

Thoroughly enjoyed these . Thank you so much 😊

[@muhc8550]

Haven't listened as much but winter is coming and I'll soon want the fireplace lighted. Your readings make for a cozy home

[@johnburns2940]

Simon, what a pleasure it is to have you back.💜 Absolutely

[@kayi9236]

Wonderful, Simon and Saki, bliss! Thank you.

[@judikingsman6132]

Simon and Saki ❤

[@ClaudiaX2]

I've been waiting for Mrs. Packletide's Tiger ❤ Thank you, Simon.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Glad to oblige!

[@LadyEng]

These stories are hilarious!!! I love Saki.😂😂😂

[@Susan-ir5wo]

So funny 😂. They cheer me up 🎉

[@nancyworsley5057]

I enjoy the sense of humor!!!

[@mijiyoon5575]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Thanks *Simon* you are the tops

[@mariannwolf4889]

Thank you Saki is such a treat.

[@joannavandermeer7511]

I just cannot imagine anyone else reading this... peerless!

[@BitesizedAudio]

What a lovely comment, thank you!

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Brilliant!

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thanks Jasper, appreciated. Lovely to see you back, I hope you're keeping well?

[@carolrios9216]

❤ Saki.

[@PollyAlice2000]

Just delightful! I’ve always loved Saki stories! Thank you for wonderful, soothing entertainment!

[@BitesizedAudio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stevenverhaegen8729]

Was just relistening to your Saki collection some days ago. 😁 Great to hear more of his 🖤 sarcasm... 😂👍

[@ericdoran24]

Sunday evening relaxing and listening to this Saki fest , thank you so much.

[@BitesizedAudio]

You're most welcome, thanks Eric

[@georgemckoy5837]

After all of this time and SAKI is still hilarious & sometimes profound. Wonderful "Queer" literature .

[@skytten64]

Oh, I do like to come back to this stories of your channel after a rather more noise stories or movies..Thank you for this❤..What stories😊

[@tomhaskett5161]

These are all new Saki stories for me, except the Schartz-Metterklume Method! Many thanks!

[@BitesizedAudio]

Yes indeed, I enjoy delving into the world of Saki - The Open Window and Tobermory are two of my personal favourites, but there are several wonderful but lesser known tales in his complete works! I hope to record some more in due course

[@MichelleKenney-u7w]

Perfectly narrated as usual.❤

[@patriciajrs46]

What a way to get out of paying for a fancy lunch! British seeming is so funny.

[@suziq1963]

Lovely stuff BSA.!! Off to sleep I go, listening to you.. Such a great way to help me to drift off, into slumberland.. Cheers, and goodnight.. ☺️💤💤📖🥂...

[@BitesizedAudio]

Goodnight, and I hope Saki doesn't give you too many strange dreams...!

[@suziq1963]

@@BitesizedAudio Lol.. Well I will have to listen again, BSA.. I fell asleep.. 😆👍🏻...

[@karenmitchell537]

Mesmerizing and gripping. Thank you for your articulate expressive narration of each story....most enjoyable.

[@athenaathena1307]

Great work. Many Thanks 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😊

[@ropeburnsrussell]

You are wonderful! And all weekend to listen!! Can you yell I'm a Saki fan?

[@BitesizedAudio]

I can! Thanks Peter, I hope you had an enjoyable weekend

[@elainemagson213]

The narration so perfectly complements the stories. Why haven't I read Saki before? He's wonderful! Thank you!

[@jamesc8676]

Aloha Simon, 'howzit bradda' - local pidgin for 'gosh how are you my friend':) I truly appreciate your work, such a beautiful voice you have. Aloha from Kapakalua, Maui.

[@wry6read]

It hasn't been the same world since the spectacular falling-out between the Lubricoffs and the Smithly-Dubbses down at the New Didactic.

[@maryfeehan7896]

Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity to listen to this. Wonderful

[@Dianaemanuel]

I absolutely LOVE Simon's work. Thank you!

[@taliabee8661]

Ooh, these little bundles of joy had passed me by…wonderful! 😀♥️

[@mrmeowmeow710]

Another great movie of the mind👍👍

[@beverlyadams7205]

Thank you Simon. You’re the best!🎉

[@KiKiabout]

Love... Thank You!

[@earthcat]

Simon ❤ Just what my bruised soul needed 🥰

[@BitesizedAudio]

Glad to help @earthcat

[@code-52]

Greatful I am 😊

[@kellashylock2772]

Excellent!Really like Saki, this is a treat :-)

[@loismccluresmith7944]

Absolutely delicious! Thank you so very much ❤

[@marisadallavalle393]

Thank you!

[@ArchibaldBagge]

Would love you to read the complete short stories of Saki, especially the Reginald stories. Cheers Simon.

[@BitesizedAudio]

That would be quite an undertaking... but I'm working my way through. I think that's 14 stories recorded to date (two collections of 7 each), and I certainly hope to do some more!

[@maximilianmatthews842]

In my opinion the Reginald stories are boring

[@hermione9445]

Superb stories ..and made for your wonderful narration . 👍👍👍💕💕💕

[@BitesizedAudio]

Kind of you to say, thank you Hermione 😊

[@paulacnote]

More from Simon... marvellous 😊

[@dalyweb]

I really appreciate you, AI is horrible. Will buy you a coffee, you are an excellent narrator ❤

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thank you so much

[@Pattilapeep]

How many ways can I say thank you. Bless you Simon, you are a true treasure. Cheers Pat in New Jersey

[@imme2846]

I changed phones and had lost your channel. So glad to have found you again 🎉. Love your narration ! Thank you ! Saki is so hilarious , I enjoy these so much 😊

[@antheairenedevilliers1657]

Too lovely for words!!😊

[@evazauner]

deine stimme ist einfach perfekt für diese geschichten!

[@lorienlady8546]

Thanks for introducing me to the minx that is Lady Carlotta... Wonderful and read in the perfect dry style that I love. ❤

[@john1653]

I am a 78 year old American, and love Saki short stories. But can someone please explain the last story to me? Does one need to be English to understand it? Any help would be appreciated!

[@andrewbeale6072]

SPOILER WARNING Lester suspected (correctly, as it turned out) that the couple were involved in a plot to assassinate the prince and that the egg contained a bomb, given that the child carrying it did not look like his supposed parents, who fled the scene before the egg was delivered. It's implied that the bomb exploded and killed Lester while he was trying to get it away, but not before he gave the alarm, giving the onlookers time to escape. His mother was blinded by the explosion, but before she lost her sight, she got to see her son overcome his cowardice, if only for a moment. It's an unusually touching ending for a story by Saki.

[@BitesizedAudio]

@john1653 I think Andrew's excellent synopsis covers it, I hope that helps you John? Many thanks Andrew! Glad to know that you enjoy the Saki tales, thanks for listening

[@john1653]

Wow! I would have never guessed it would be something like that! Thank you, Andrew!

[@boredwarlock5216]

Happy Halloween

[@SC-jh9qp]

You've got to feel for Crispina's boys. All that hard work searching for her in Paris 😞

[@cindyrhodes]

Your voice and diction are absolutely perfect. Thank you for this! 🎉🎉🎉

[@pianobusker]

keep up the good work,its beautiful I'm the guy that in the 1980's,when my cousins came round at xmas we'd go upstairs at bedtime,turn the lights off and put Michael Horden ghost stories on and we'd all lie listening to them till 2am on tape cassette in the dark.your recordings are not only legendary but totally excellent x is there an audiobook version of 'the devil rides out' I think you'd do it wonderfully but your dectective stories are fascinating too,not horror obsessed but it is the best genre.Your version of Treasure Of Abbot Thomas is Ace (:

[@BitesizedAudio]

What a fabulous Christmas tradition! Glad to know you enjoyed Abbot Thomas. Re The Devil Rides Out I don't think I could do that one on the channel as it's too recent to be public domain, but I'll keep it in mind and may enquire about potential rights for other platforms in the future

[@Crowka274]

Brilliant🎉

[@hannahreynolds7611]

Perfect. 😊

[@lulupm6739]

Yes he does look like Bob Hope! I thought the same thing!😂

[@hiltrud2001]

Writing from Greece: thank you!

[@JulieLevinge]

Had missed this story! Thought I’d heard every story you’ve told many, many times! But missed this one,what joy to discover this🤩❤️ Now going to go through every story to make sure I haven’t missed any more. ✊❤️

[@BitesizedAudio]

Ah yes, I slipped a few extra stories into this compilation...

[@angelakyle4838]

These are terrific 👍 I’ve listened several times since the upload - I particularly like The Lumber Room however they’re all amusing and perceptive 😊. I was sure The Lumber Room was in this collection but it isn’t - probably in the other one.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Ah no, The Lumber Room is in volume 1, available here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIHEqnV9aNqWaqc Thank you Angela, I'm glad to know you enjoy them!

[@donyawicken2521]

Eeeee! More Sakis! Joy Joy.

[@donyawicken2521]

Thank you, Simon.

[@dismith73]

I always wondered what you looked like

[@tenessasutton8579]

praise the Lord he has kept me alive like he has u

[@dirkbindemann1852]

Very well done. Thank you

[@honesty3440]

A teal treat! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Ricebread343]

Excellent !!! Expertly narrated, there's are all really great stories

[@ericskinner4209]

Simon says

[@catmomjewett]

Thanks!

[@jamesross5328]

Thanks.

[@minvalara2765]

😄😄😄

[@maxgc6413]

Such a unique story teller he was. A first to subvert expectations he did from the usual presentations. Sir, I know this breaks your usual motif, but I’d love to hear, the legend of Sleepy Hollow from you!

[@KarenBryant-qv9nm]

Thank you.

[@BitesizedAudio]

You're welcome! Thanks for listening