Roald Dahl, The Hitchhiker. Free short story audio book read by Nick Martin

One of Dahl's brilliant short stories aimed not so much for children

[@australiainfelix7307]

You are the best reader of Roald Dahl stories I've encountered on YT. Excellent job.

[@annwebster4303]

Absolutely....the best read story I have heard in the last few months. Funny, interestng, great voices and not too short..not too long. So nice to find something other than crime stories. I look forward to more of your stories! Thank you so much!

[@Trickynickymarts]

Well that's great Anne, thank you and I hope you enjoy some of the others as much.

[@dawnwinther376]

Suffering from insomnia, audiobooks and radio dramas are true blessings. Brilliant narration! I enjoyed this so much. Thank you!

[@Trickynickymarts]

Cheers Dawn

[@jonathangiles4854]

My son loves this and we often listen to it on longer car journeys. Thank you for narrating it - he laughs every time the hitchhiker shows the driver all the items he’s taken off him.

[@Trickynickymarts]

That is really heart warming to know. Thank you. There are a couple of others here he may like too - maybe Mildenhall Treasure for the return trip.

[@biranchinayak7969]

Sir, you are the best reader out there. Though I read the story, I heard it many times here. Thanks a lot from India.

[@Trickynickymarts]

Well thanks all the way to India!

[@maryrichardson9739]

Listening again...perfect in so many ways...greatly humorous. Just what I need...Justice ; )

[@sleethmitchell]

i listen to stories to help with my insomnia. unfortunately, the quality of your readings often keep me awake. excellent!!!

[@austin-kv5ue]

incredible story. love how he almost makes you turn against the hitchhiker once he gets the speeding ticket... but keeping the faith and friendliness with the hitchhiker reveals the reward of no ticket to the driver... I was ready to kick the hitchhiker out, glad I didn't lol

[@timwright4263]

Wonderfully read, sir.

[@mincao8003]

I admit I did not get hooked in the first three minutes, but soon I was and by the end I laughed out loud so hard. Dahl's story with your reading, so good!

[@Trickynickymarts]

Thanks Min!

[@mincao8003]

@@Trickynickymarts I should thank you for bringing the joy to so many people; subscribed your channel.

[@louisxvii2137]

@@mincao8003 beautiful comment

[@saintexupery8406]

I clicked this story on as background while I did other housework chores. By the end of the story I had NOT gotten one single thing done. And It finally dawned on me that you, Trickynicky, you ARE the narrator. The splendid narrator. YOURS is the voice I would listen to if you were narrating the tax code.

[@Trickynickymarts]

Ah, all reveals itself in the end! I will have to get onto those tax codes for you!

[@fromwordstosounds]

Almost one million views!!! I'm very excited for you, sir 🤩🤩🤩 Listening to it again while doing my little sewing

[@Trickynickymarts]

Hello again! Not quite that popular - only 0.1M but its still a good story! Thank you.

[@fromwordstosounds]

@@Trickynickymarts oh ya, forgive my poor maths 😜🙈

[@laynerainey4150]

Another amazing story! Thank you so much!!!

[@louiswood-li4eq]

THIS VIDEO IS STRAIGHT 🔥

[@naomitial2429]

Brilliant brilliant brilliant! Your work is fabulous! I have listened to many audiobooks (usually through Audible or amazon) but ever since I listened to you on youtube, I find myself comparing them to you and wishing you narrate them too. I’m sure you get this a lot already but I just have to say, you have a fine gift of narration. Yours is unparalleled work. With the emotions you put into the work, your voice variation, silky smooth accent, the slight voice falters (yes i notice!), immaculate editing, and overall engaging tone, you bring out the magical recipe carefully woven and hidden in between the lines by the writer. Roald Dahl would be greatly pleased if he were still alive to hear it i’m sure. Please continue to publish works of this genre. I would love to hear you narrate “the wonderful story of henry sugar” same author some time. It’s an old family favorite; i would love to introduce the new narration to them and hear you bring the story to life again! I would even go so far as to suggest the Sherlock Holmes series.. those have exciting twists and turns and interesting characters that will be a perfect match with your voice and style. Thank you sir! Hope this comment finds you well!

[@Trickynickymarts]

Thank you! I am just pleased that you enjoy listening to them so much. There will be more.

[@jonathangiles1493]

Haven’t read this book for 20 years, and just played this to my 8 year old. He properly laughed. Well read, very good!

[@Trickynickymarts]

That's great, thanks

[@catherineflynn3374]

A lovely and entertaining story, so typical of Roald Dahl ....ah the memories!

[@Trickynickymarts]

There were more Dahl stories up but KZbin took them down because of copyright - could have been the music content.

[@guybloy6504]

@@Trickynickymarts The music content? How stupid! Anyway I knew this good story. I was just looking for my favourite: Death of an old man. Please feel free to publish some more.

[@Adrian-xh9dc]

Watching this for schoolwork. Its amazing!

[@rosieandyn4367]

Sameeee

[@Trickynickymarts]

Well done!

[@rohanmane6533]

Yeah!!!

[@sbarb5411]

I loved every second of it! You have a wonderful talent and a good taste in books! Please read more Roald Dahl. He has other short stories that are terrific.

[@Trickynickymarts]

Thank you. There a few more Dahl stories on my channel here - try The Mildenhall Treasure for another good one, or the Landlady.

[@sbarb5411]

@@Trickynickymarts I've already listened to them all and a couple of ones with Bertie and Jeeves...I'm always amazed by their wonderful witty humor :)) and you bring out the characters so nicely. I'm a big fan of Roald Dahl. I had a really great book with all his short stories. Keep up the reading and I'm sure the channel will grow. :)

[@Trickynickymarts]

Ah, well done and thanks again.

[@MsBrati]

It’s a treat. We are listening this for 7th time. Love your narration

[@Trickynickymarts]

Wow, amazing! Thank you

[@MsBrati]

@@Trickynickymarts ❤️

[@ZippityZg]

Thank you, Nick! Your channel is a gold mine of audio books and you're a great reader!

[@Trickynickymarts]

Ah, thank you.

[@mrdth1987]

Listening to short stories to help me write my own. Just want to say well done the narrating it was brilliant

[@Trickynickymarts]

Thank you and good luck with your writing.

[@helenamirian908]

"I'm a fingersmith." You...make fingers?

[@chimera8421]

Loved this. I was surprised by the ending. I thought the hitchhiker was going to steal the car!!

[@JaySpiceNZ]

Hey mate, just wanted to let you know that you're by far the best orator I've found on youtube. Excellent work, excellent story and no ads to ruin it. Instantly subbed in the hope that you narrate more in future.

[@Trickynickymarts]

Thanks for your lovely comment! Thinking of doing another story quite soon - suggestions welcome.

[@JaySpiceNZ]

@@Trickynickymarts Just speaking from the heart haha. I forget it's name but there's a great Dahl one about a black mamba snake (now that I type it that could actually be the name). Has been a long while since I read it as a child though I remember it being excellent. You have the potential to gain a huge following here, there is a lack of skilled narrators on KZbin who upload without ads. Assuming you do this for fun but wouldn't mind being compensated for your efforts, I would highly suggest that you refrain from using AdSense through KZbin and instead set up a patreon page. Myself and others would gladly donate to keep your channel going and to keep it ad free.

[@Trickynickymarts]

@@JaySpiceNZ , its called An African Story. I don't have it but will look into it. As for making money from reading, I am not sure - there are others that do it so much better. But I really appreciate your support and will put more up here in time. I have been involved in the past with a small free site called www.soundwork-uk.co.uk/ There are lots of short stories, monologues and plays for all tastes and all free. I read some of them - Relative Fortunes , a monologue was one I remember, also Late delivery, short story but the sound is a bit odd on that one. Cheers Nick

[@JaySpiceNZ]

@@Trickynickymarts Beauty, I'll check that out now. Looking forward to your next upload brother.

[@r4b32t11]

JaySpiceNZ You are right , reader is perfect... 👌🥂🍾

[@Hazsat]

WHAT A VIDEO 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sanderisenborghs984]

Wauw super cool !!! Thanks voor dit prachtig verhaal

[@indigovanekkendonk4758]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING 🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@stm1472]

Wonderful amusing story 🤩

[@roshangomez]

This is the story that got me hooked to the BMW brand!

[@Trickynickymarts]

Ha! Better that than trying out fingersmithing!

[@shadowliving6858]

I did so enjoy this story. Thanks for the warmth in my heart and the little smirk on my face.

[@Trickynickymarts]

Thank you and well put! Yes it must be just a little smirk or it looks like we may approve too much of such reckless behavior!

[@uralbob1]

Fantastic story perfectly presented! And people wonder why we Yanks love the British????

[@Trickynickymarts]

And I thought it was for our weather! Thank you.

[@dorothydixon3125]

Great story! Funny!

[@levi72]

This is such an amazing story! I really liked this to listen to.

[@Trickynickymarts]

Good! Then you might like Mildenhall Treasure too.

[@jenford7078]

FABULOUS!

[@ashersoo8071]

I quite enjoyed this audiobook

[@deniseroper9030]

What a wonderful story and so well read. Thank you 😊

[@prairiecracker214]

If you liked the reading of this story you will very much like Nick’s reading of “The Mildenhall Treasure”. I highly recommend it, very enthralling true story of the discovery of largest find of Roman silver, ever, in England.

[@Trickynickymarts]

Thank you again, much appreciated

[@harbinger2838]

Roald Dahl at his best.

[@lasperras5367]

That was another great story telling. I always loved Roald Dahl, but you take to a whole other level. Thank you! Much love ❤️

[@Trickynickymarts]

Thank you. There are more Dahl stories here if you want - have you tried Mildenhall Treasure?

[@ianhumble1]

Great story brilliantly read!

[@Hazsat]

GREAT READ 🔥🔥

[@MsBrati]

It’s like I’m listening from Roald Dahl himself. Love your style of narration.

[@Trickynickymarts]

Thanks again Brati.

[@MsBrati]

at first I played these audiobooks for my lil daughter, and now I’m addicted too. We listen every night before sleeping.

[@Trickynickymarts]

That is so sweet, thank you! Any suggestions for a short story suitable for all ages always welcome. Cheers

[@MsBrati]

@@Trickynickymarts How about some more Dahl stories? I have one in mind.. The Swan

[@Trickynickymarts]

Ok yes, I will look into it. Thanks.

[@shelleymcafee8197]

Lol; that was awesome, I loved it!! …Was waiting for a nasty-ending, and am charmed that it ended the way that it did. Leave it to RD to create such delightful characters, and such an interesting set of circumstances!! (As the Main Character in the story was a Writer, I wonder if this was loosely-inspired by somthing in his own experience - or if he thought it up, perhaps during a long-drive somewhere? Dahl is such a natural storyteller, I imagine that he frequently passed the time by telling himself stories inspired by who/what he encountered and observed. …(I sure would have, we’re I He!!!)

[@mikeolden144]

Wow. The best reader, ever ! Thank you sincerely Sir.

[@Trickynickymarts]

Gosh! Thankyou.

[@eisenhertz]

love it!

[@christabedwin]

That was absolutely marvellous.

[@Trickynickymarts]

Thanks. A good story - from back in the day when right and wrong was not considered quite so black or white!

[@christabedwin]

@@Trickynickymarts I was wondering where you found it. A library? It’s a good one.

[@Trickynickymarts]

Its one of the stories from Henry Sugar and Six Others - a Dahl collection book. I have read several others out of that.

[@rosietheriveter1]

Really enjoyed this! Thanks for posting 😀

[@lenkaramsay9611]

Loved this story, nicely read. Lady lenka🇨🇿

[@Trickynickymarts]

Thank you Lenka, yes agreed and a fair outcome!

[@baddiefoda3997]

Perfect.

[@Hamzak786]

Dahl is one of my favorite author ever and this story telling is amazing.

[@burntblonde2925]

Wow! The narrator is just amazing! Great talent!

[@Trickynickymarts]

Cheers

[@Laura-tp8wz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@Trickynickymarts]

Many thanks

[@kazuhikoimamura7002]

Now I wonder if I keep go on tapping another story you read for me or get to sleep, wake up, spend a day working until bedtime comes. Can't wait.

[@jow6845]

Great listen - and well read.

[@Trickynickymarts]

Thank you Joanne. I don't think it will be up for much longer as KZbin keep taking my Dahl stories off. The rotters!

[@conormarren777]

you are a fantastic reader of stories!!!

[@rubytuesday5412]

Thanks Nick, nicely done. Subbed straight away.

[@CE76]

Sir, your reading is marvelous, thank you for my smile🤗

[@Trickynickymarts]

That's ok! Thank you.

[@Germatti13489]

Wonderful. ❤️From West by-God Virginia

[@Trickynickymarts]

Thanks - from West Wales!

[@easezgin]

I read this in class as an audio book 20 years ago 😊

[@M2R140]

your reading voice is the best i love it!!!! helps me sleep

[@Trickynickymarts]

Thank you!

[@janetwarner2815]

Hi Nick ! How many Author's have you done ? And by the way lovely 🥰 reading - Cheers Sylvia !

[@Trickynickymarts]

Thanks. Only the ones on here

[@nasirhussain8172]

Superb narration! Thank you very much for the upload 😊

[@Trickynickymarts]

Thank you

[@stanislavdidenko8436]

We don't study such English writers in Russia, but I found it by myself out of sheer curiosity. It was a lovely story, however with a bad moral and naive plot twist. Mainly I enjoyed the dialogues.

[@Trickynickymarts]

Ok. Have you tried The Mildenhall Treasure? Its plot may satisfy you better

[@prajayamadarun9977]

Been lucky enough to hear this audiobook,the story kinda unlogic,but love it anyway,and the reading is excellent..keep up the good work

[@carolynejayne8904]

your an awesome reader... i loved this thanks

[@Trickynickymarts]

Thank you! Try Mildenhall Treasure for another.

[@user-bc5ns4wx1i]

Great Dahl and great reading!

[@Trickynickymarts]

Thank you. Yes - a good story

[@Onlinesully]

The start of the story about how the already packed car is often the one that picks people up ... this made me think of an old man from years ago who picked me up. His kid was in the car and a farm goat and bales of hay. And the car was on its last legs. We had a great chat and time. ''Twas Great.

[@Trickynickymarts]

That sounds familiar to me too! Cheers

[@Onlinesully]

@AMT Very sweet. Sounds like English countryside ?

[@roquejrdepedro7349]

Nice story...I enjoyed the narration and the Fingersmith...🤗

[@Trickynickymarts]

Well done, thanks - try another!

[@Stillyreed]

@Trickynicky Marts Your reading was sooooooooo great that I googled Nick Martin expecting to find an actor. Nobody jumped out so returned to see if there was any info below the recording. You are simply superb and I hope you do loads more. xxxx

[@Trickynickymarts]

Thank you and very glad you liked it so much. There are a few more Dahl stories on here but have you tried one of the Wodehouse ones? There are several to go at and all good fun. Cheers Nick

[@Stillyreed]

@@Trickynickymarts I promise to try a Wodehouse one with an open mind. I need an open mind because I cannot stand Martin Jarvis's efforts and I switch off R4 the moment I hear him starting up. You, on the other hand, may just convert me in PGW stakes. Much love to you. xxxxx

[@Trickynickymarts]

Gosh I thought Martin Jarvis was seen as top dog in these things. Well, let me know - I can take it!

[@pragatisingh781]

Too good

[@alancumming6407]

Excellent reading of a cracking short story.

[@Trickynickymarts]

Thanks Alan. You may also like to try The Mildenhall Treasure - similar style.

[@alancumming6407]

@@Trickynickymarts Thank you. I listened to that one first as I know the story. Thoroughly enjoyed it and no doubt I will listen to it again.

[@Trickynickymarts]

Ah right, in that case when you have time try Lucky Break. Its a great story about Dahl's early life - true events. Cheers

[@CURVEDGLASS123]

Just listened. An absolute joy. Just subscribed.

[@Trickynickymarts]

Great! Thanks.

[@jayprakashraut415]

It's a good story

[@ademoygur3419]

BRILLIANT 🥳👌👌😃😇🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@ademoygur3419]

Thank you so much for hearting my comment

[@Trickynickymarts]

Ha! Keep tuning in for more stories! Cheers

[@VictoriaRosanna]

The driver was Australian Actor Rod Taylor and the hitchhiker was the Irish/South African Cyril Cusack.

[@patriciamackinlay6495]

clever xxx

[@koonanna8164]

🧡🧡🧡

[@QBASEBALL]

Scary but good

[@kishore369]

A very funny story as well as good narration but the ratty man was a bit loud though XD

[@tweatzy331]

I am doing this for a lesson 😁

[@Trickynickymarts]

Well done - happy days!

[@NiekEdeling]

Nice story, bit predictable, though. At the fast rolled sigaret I got the clue.

[@DennisGeorge-cn3zu]

They would have changed route sooner I think!

[@fionnualaization]

Thank you again Nick, its always nice to be appreciated! I'm addicted, where to next🤔

[@Trickynickymarts]

Thanks again! Could try some Wodehouse.

[@janetwarner2815]

You are a talented and a lovely reader

[@Trickynickymarts]

Thank you. Have a great new year.

[@janetwarner2815]

@@Trickynickymarts You too

[@janetwarner2815]

Actually we are in India , and there is a still few days from new year

[@janetwarner2815]

💕

[@twt3716]

Could you do the Swan and the story about the turtle in the carribean from the same book which I've forgotten the name of? Thanks

[@Trickynickymarts]

The book of stories is Henry Sugar. I have just done another called Lucky Break, from that book. Its about Roald Dahl his school life and then joining the RAF, being shot down and how he became a writer. Will have a look at doing some more - but it all takes time!

[@twt3716]

@@Trickynickymarts ahhh brilliant. I remember lucky break. Thank you so much for uploading these. Reminds me of better days behind me.

[@twt3716]

I remember reading The Swan to a class of kids and it kinda disturbed them. Fantastic writer.

[@ac1dP1nk]

Is the fingersmith one

[@crissreznor]

Finger-smith = 👌

[@peskypesky]

Absolutely incredible reading of this wonderful story!!! I can't gush enough about the read!

[@Trickynickymarts]

Thank you, pleased you enjoyed it!

[@yyoveltube]

BUT THERE WAS A SCENE WHERE IT WAS DESCRIBED THAT THE COP PUT THE BOOK BACK IN HIS POCKET AND THEN WENT TO MICHAEL WITH ANOTHER BOOK AND THEN BACK TO THE DRIVER SO HOW COULD MICHAEL HAVE TAKEN THE OTHER BOOK IF IT WAS STILL IN HIS HAND

[@nortonchow3286]

yyoveltube Because rat-faced Michael is a Fingersmith, capable of rolling a cigarette in 5 seconds and taking from you your shoelace, without you noticing.

[@stanislavdidenko8436]

It's not a JavaScript program, it's a fiction story, use your imagination

[@pattidort5953]

Do I luuk like a piano player he said

[@debpehowic6939]

fingersmith😆😆

[@PISSWASSER996]

8A anyone?

[@M2R140]

we are listening in english right now

[@Trickynickymarts]

Hope you all enjoyed it and good luck with the English. You might like The Mildenhall Treasure too.

[@corruptedsheep6743]

i really want to be a fingersmith

[@Trickynickymarts]

Why not have a go at being a writer first and see how that goes!

[@corruptedsheep6743]

@@Trickynickymarts lol

[@dancingtrout6719]

Hog Tier..lol

[@louisvii4160]

frau Wörtz das ist mein traum auto

[@hassanas4816]

You must do this professionally. You need to. You have to. You are that good.

[@Trickynickymarts]

Glad you enjoyed it. There are several other Dahl stories on here too.

[@Klausyy]

who else is listening this today bc ur teacher told u to?

[@Trickynickymarts]

You have a very good wise teacher!

[@corruptedsheep6743]

me

[@atashikokoni]

Well read but the story's rather OTT.