Jeeves and the Yuletide Spirit by P.G. Wodehouse, short story read by Nick Martin

[@Aiko2-26-9]

The story is so very British and just hilarious. And Nick brings it to life with his amazing delivery. Jeeves deadpan voice has me rolling on the floor in laughter.

[@dirkbindemann1852]

I love these stories, but there is no thing like "British fairness"

[@i.m.7710]

Read by Nick Martin. As good as, or better than the professionals. I'm blown away! Love your Jeeves, Aunt Agatha, Glossop, just as much as Bertie!

[@Trickynickymarts]

Many thanks! Plenty more on here if you can take it.

[@clivejones1152]

Better than Jonathan Cecil ?

[@Bambisgf77]

@@clivejones1152 very close call! Jonathan Cecil is a trained actor/ narrator. Mr. Martin is neither yet does an excellent job at bringing our beloved characters to life. That said, it’s perhaps an unfair comparison.

[@clivejones1152]

@@Bambisgf77 Mr. Martin has certainly cornered the market in some of the shorter and many of the more obscure Wodehouse works. And it breaks no copyright laws. You started the comparison with professionals and I merely responded.

[@honesty3440]

Brilliant! Listening Nick Martin over and over , is addictive! Thousand thanks!😎

[@Eva_Zark]

EXCELLENT NARRATION! THE STORY IS ALWAYS FUNNY.

[@Trickynickymarts]

Thanks again! Yes, written 100 years ago in a very different world but still brilliantly funny. We don't change that much really on the inside!

[@Socrates-b9n]

I love the Sir Roderick Glossop stories. Brilliant!

[@honesty3440]

Listening again. Great reading, abfab!!!

[@mikecondy6010]

Love it! Perfect reading!!!

[@juliemoss9522]

Great fun! Thank you.

[@Bambisgf77]

Ohhh yes! I was hoping you had narrated this story! Thank from SW Missouri 🇺🇸

[@ickleshouse]

these stories are great yes /, here in uk we grew up with them and the TV series.

[@johnbunyan5834]

Well read . These Jeeves tales are superbly written. Thank you for posting this.

[@Trickynickymarts]

Thank you , I plan to read some more in time. You are right, great stories and characters and although 100 years ago, age well.

[@gaylereid8264]

Barely into an episode & I’m hooting !!! Just began listening !!! I don’t even think of Stphen Fry’s version, b/c you are so GOOD !!! May God Bless

[@NiallMor]

I am listening to this in mid-March but thanks for the belated Christmas present!

[@Trickynickymarts]

Ha! Well its all timeless stuff really - and funny any time!

[@user-bq1pk9ej7d]

Yes, wonderful reading of PGW. A great talent, never seams to loose its savor.

[@fullc0de]

The narration is perfect for this wonderful story - thank you!

[@blmi5591]

Recently found that amazing channel. Very talented narrator Trickynicky Marts, no idea why he has only 8.7 K subscribers. But the AI CLAUDE telling me that nowadays - " P.G. Wodehouse would not be considered a mainstream author in 2023, though he retains a devoted following to this day. Some key reasons: "- Peak popularity in early 20th century: Wodehouse was most prolific and well-known for his humorous stories and novels in the early 1900s through the 1930s. His popularity and cultural relevance has diminished over time. - Genre rooted in past era: Wodehouse's stories often focused on aristocratic British society during the early 1900s Edwardian era and World War I time periods. This gives his work a nostalgic, dated quality. - Quintessentially British humor/style: His very British humor, settings, slang, and prose style have less relatability and accessibility for modern general audiences, especially outside the UK. - Declining interest in comedy of manners genre: Wodehouse pioneered a distinct "comedy of manners" style that resonated more widely in the early 20th century than today. So while P.G. Wodehouse is still appreciated by many as an influential early 20th century humorist, he occupies a niche, nostalgia-tinged place in the modern literary landscape versus retaining mainstream popularity in 2023. His most dedicated fans tend to be history and classic literature buffs. But his works provide a charming window for audiences then and now to enjoy his era. " But I love P.G. Wodehouse dearly and thank you very much for your narrations!

[@karenzak6627]

Excellent reading! I just love Jeeves - thank you very much for producing these!

[@adelechicken6356]

I got the distinct feeling that Jeeves set everybody up. He always knew how to keep Bertie out of deep trouble.

[@rochellee.pigman6495]

You may be catching on...

[@jacquelineharrod6386]

O, to have a Jeeves to smooth one's path through life. Thank you so much for this.😊

[@richardalan1941]

Thank you Nick this is brilliant sound great

[@Trickynickymarts]

Cheers Richard

[@bernadettesalkowska5894]

Wonderful reading or one could say - acting. Thank you very much.

[@Trickynickymarts]

Happy new year to you all and thank you for all the likes, subs and very kind comments here and for the other stories. This one does seem quite popular so I think another Jeeves story will be coming next - just need to completely shake off a recent dreaded winter lurgy! Cheers Nick

[@christinepinkney2999]

Thank you and get well soon .

[@pavankc]

Wonderful narration. Enjoyed it thoroughly. Thanks for sharing

[@Trickynickymarts]

Thanks Pavan

[@VoltaireVI]

I like your profile foto :)

[@MichBelgik]

Delightful voice, great job! You did the writing justice. Merry Christmas.

[@TheSmallWorldAgency]

Nick, chumrade, are you really just a hobbyist doing this? I stumbled across your P.G. Wodehouse stories and subsequently googled and searched imdb and Amazon for Nick Martin, actor. You are very talented and could give many a professional actor a run for their money. Take it from one.

[@Trickynickymarts]

Yes, I just read these for fun. Actors are in the family but but it hasn't been my world! Very kind of you to say so and means a lot, thank you.

[@i.m.7710]

@@Trickynickymarts I had no idea! Superb! No flaws at all. Top notch!

[@raccoons_stole_my_account]

Same, I thought these are a professional production. Well done, Nick.

[@impunitythebagpuss]

Wonderful! Voices are excellent! Thanks and Merry Christmas!

[@Trickynickymarts]

Cheers, Nick

[@Northcountry1926]

Brilliant Sir ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@RisingEdge111]

What ho, what ho. Bally topping narration and what not, you know. Congrats and thanks for uploading.

[@Trickynickymarts]

Cheers - plenty more after this one too

[@MsDeedeebum]

Loved this.😊

[@desdicadoric]

Loving these. What a find.

[@questioner113]

Perfect! Thanks a lot!

[@nellspencer6417]

This is one my favourite Wooster stories. Thank you.

[@Trickynickymarts]

Yes, I agree its a good story. Thank you.

[@remyhocage9854]

Thanks lots of good fun.

[@binghobson7122]

I’ve just been listening to this one again for what must be the fiftieth time at least, while doing the washing up, and had to stop to mop the tears of laughter running down my face 😅

[@honesty3440]

Absolutely fabulous! ❤👏🏻

[@livestartled6458]

Beautifully done!

[@yasminroberts9841]

I swear bertie sounds like Toad from the wind in the willows

[@Labeechie]

Yasmin Roberts Yasmin Roberts What version of wind and the willows? Hume Cronyn read two of the Toad chapters and this doesn’t sound like Toad. His wife, Jessica Tandy read one, maybe two of the Toad chapters, too. This was Pathway of Sound records. Wonderful albums of Wind in the Willows.

[@mowserbedowser5436]

Jeeves and the Spirit of Yultide Vengeance

[@granny13ad33]

Quite funny!

[@im-gi2pg]

Schenectady. I think that’s the city name you made a good effort at. 😂(spelling?).

[@williamsweeney6499]

I say.

[@judeirwin2222]

Am I the only one who noticed that when Bertie and Old Glossop have their confrontation, Bertie refers to his own pink dressing gown and Glossop's blue striped pyjamas, but then, a few sentences on, refers to Glossop as having pink pyjamas? Ooops. Somewhere, an editor is whirling in his grave...

[@Trickynickymarts]

Jude, you just might be! Certainly you are a great listener with an ear or two for the detail and all your comments are absorbed. I hope too that you get at least a little enjoyment from my humble and very amateur attempts at reading these wonderful stories! Cheers

[@ickleshouse]

@@Trickynickymarts they are well read !

[@leilal8053]

What a crackup 😄😁

[@donhenshaw627]

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[@mary-annmorgan1382]

Ddd

[@Silly.Old.Sisyphus]

appalling am dram affected accent

[@BloobleBonker]

Nick. You have given me many hours of pleasure with your marvelous readings. Many, many heartfelt thanks.

[@Trickynickymarts]

Thanks Geoff, much appreciated.

[@TheBillaro]

bless

[@ZehenMusic]

This is so perfect!! Thanks for this!!! 😊😊😊

[@Trickynickymarts]

Many thanks - plenty more PGW on here if you want it.

[@fionnualaization]

Thank you Nick, this Corona virus feels a bit like xmas somehow in a weird way. You are just so brilliant, I cannot listen to anyone else but you on woodhouse, you are a whole theatre. Just brilliant. Do the Hollywood moguls know you exist or you are just happy doing this? Cause we listeners certainly are but you are truly so talented. Thank you!!

[@Trickynickymarts]

Hello again and thank you! Yes it looks we might all be cooped up for while and I will jolly well have to get on with doing another one. But the mood has to be on the board, don't you know! Cheers for now, Nick

[@r4b32t11]

I couldn’t have put it any better. Im so addicted to Tricky’s interpretation of these marvellous characters....Some of the best THE INDUSTRY HAS TO OFFER have brought them to life.. Tricky is the one with the X FACTOR....

[@sallydaugherty740]

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[@sallydaugherty740]

I was have et

[@haydenalvaro6276]

InstaBlaster.

[@yvonneali9833]

Brilliant narration! thoroughly enjoyed this. Nearly didn't recognise the sound l kept making, then relized it was spontaneous laughter😂... not done much of that since lock down.Hope there's more to come,you're by far the best👏👏👏👏👏

[@Trickynickymarts]

Brilliant, thank you. Plenty more on here and yes more to come.

[@TedaR]

Love PGW! You did his work justice! I was totally absorbed & completely forgot that I was not listening to a full cast! Amazing! TY again for so generously sharing your gift w/us! MC & HNY (again lol)

[@dermotrichardsheils4971]

Well done! I really enjoyed listening and laughed out loud a few times. I will have to try your other offerings. Thanks for posting.

[@christinethornhill]

⭐️ 🎄. Marvellous ! Great fun to listen to . Merry Christmas . ❄️☃❄️

[@indianatone218]

Hello old boy ! Nicely done .👍

[@ickleshouse]

found this very pleasing to listen to, great narration fella...

[@diesel4125]

Hahaha! You gave Jeeves the perfect voice. Well done man!

[@jimmillward3505]

the reading of these hilarious stories is so fabulously read.Such an engaging storyteller and voice thank you

[@Zippy-dj8ev]

Delightful. Jeeves, that crafty old fellow. Don't want to get on that man-servant's wrong side.

[@marisadallavalle393]

Once you listen to Nick Martin's narrative it's hard to listen to others! Thank you so much!

[@Trickynickymarts]

Something a bit different this time for the festive season - Merry Christmas!

[@louisbrugnoni7639]

Love Jeeves! ❤️

[@Rosie-tv3ki]

Love these stories and the voices, better than any tv programme, lovely 🤗

[@Riklott1111]

Hilarious I always wondered where the name Jeeves came from

[@Rosemary2009]

That was fantastic, thank you, it's like Christmas came early!

[@Trickynickymarts]

Cheers!

[@terencegoody9123]

Absolutely brilliant

[@DD-bz6qc]

Thank you VERY MUCH. If anyone is interested there are FOUR seasons of Jeeves and Wooster tv episodes on KZbin. Warning: I recommend listening to as many of these audios before WATCHING the tv version. For me, I’m having a hard time getting used to the “voices” of the narrator(who is fantastic) not matching up to the voices of Jeeves and Wooster in the 23 episodes played by Stephen Fry & Hugh Laurie

[@nelled6240]

Thank you

[@AlterMann57]

I say! It's always good to hear a story about Bertie and Jeeves. They always create a good story to mention at the Drones, what?

[@timnixon7690]

Ha ha ha, he got there in the end!

[@Trickynickymarts]

Yep!

[@alysshart7522]

This is one of the first Jeeves & Wooster stories I read!

[@ginawiggles918]

I never thought there could exist a PGW performer whose talent could surpass the great Jonathan Cecil. I was wrong. I sleep with Plum every night and this is the first time I just *HAD* to turn on the lamp to find out the name of the narrator. I hope there are many more Nick Martin renditions available. Needless to say, I'm a new subscriber.

[@Trickynickymarts]

Well, Gina thank you for that and yes there are many more of Plum's stories on my channel waiting for you - just hope they reach the bar.

[@ginawiggles918]

@@Trickynickymarts : Yes I checked them out. Most are fairly short for overnight use but maybe I can figure out how to automatically play one after another. Can't tell you how pleased I was to discover your channel, Nick. Thank you for your kind reply.

[@Trickynickymarts]

Maybe you could make them into a play list and then play all? Let me now how you do it. I take it you not sleep at night much

[@ginawiggles918]

@@Trickynickymarts : Thank you. I think if I go to your list of videos & click on 'PLAY ALL' that should work. I DO sleep some but I find a delightful J&W, a Blandings romp or a Christie mystery (narrated by a lovely voice in the Queen's English, of course) to be very comforting in these days of global chaos. Thank you once again for your thoughtful reply.

[@Catonius]

This guy sounds too angry.

[@cousinsister69]

I'm so excited + happy to have found your channel, or it found me, not sure don't care! A brilliant narrator of these wonderful stories. Entertainment plus. Hi from Oz! 👇💜🙃

[@Trickynickymarts]

And you are rattling through them! Very pleased that they hit the spot for you and thank you for all your comments - from opp oz!