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Wales Online
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Richard Ayoade and Warwick Davis to host Audible comedy podcast
Richard Ayoade and Warwick Davis to host Audible comedy podcast 'Future Tense with Richard Ayoade and Warwick Davis' will be available from June 5 and will see the pessimistic 'The IT Crowd' star and the ever cheerful 'Star Wars' actor Richard Ayoade (Image: BBC ) Richard Ayoade and Warwick Davis are teaming up for an Audible comedy podcast. 'Future Tense with Richard Ayoade and Warwick Davis' will be available from June 5 and will see the pessimistic 'The IT Crowd' star and the ever cheerful 'Star Wars' actor – who have a shared love of past roles in sci-fi – venture beneath Audible HQ to the 'Future Tense lab', fully equipped to interrogate the future we are being told to look forward to. Over the course of six episodes, the pair will discuss the downsides of celebrating your 150th birthday and consider whether human civilisation peaked with the penny-farthing. Richard and Warwick will deliver equal parts naive enthusiasm and sharp scepticism as they tackle the key questions facing our collective future. With assistance from comedic performer and popular science writer Helen Keen and expert guests providing actual facts, listeners will be taken on a hilarious yet informative journey – from robots to relationships – to unravel a future that nobody has ordered, but everybody will receive. Article continues below Warwick said: "I'm absolutely thrilled to have worked with Richard Ayoade on Audible's brilliant new podcast series, 'Future Tense'. His brilliantly dry wit was the perfect counterpoint to my optimism and made for a fun, dynamic collaboration, and I learned a lot along the way too." Richard added: "When I was first asked about this podcast I thought it was a bad idea, but then maybe it could be ok. And now we've made that bad or maybe ok idea a reality. I hope you listen and agree." Meanwhile, Warwick previously hosted the ITV afternoon quiz show 'Tenable' and has urged fans to rally together to get the programme back on screens after it was axed last year. Article continues below The 55-year-old actor said: "Presenting 'Tenable' was one of my favourite things to do. "I loved the show. People tell me they still watch old episodes now and enjoy it. I feel like I should video people on my phone when they say, 'We miss Tenable', and then send them to ITV!" 'Future Tense with Richard Ayoade and Warwick Davis', an Audible Original, will be exclusively available from June 5th 2025 at Membership may be required.
North Wales Live
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
Audible's Father's Day deal lets Brits listen to Jeremy Clarkson's audiobook for free
Deciding what to gift your dad for Father's Day can be a bit of a pickle, but here's something he might not have considered purchasing for himself. Audible, Amazon's audiobook platform, is offering a special Father's Day deal that includes a free Premium Plus trial, enabling them to enjoy a variety of books while going about their daily routine. One book included in the offer is Jeremy Clarkson's book Diddly Squat: A Year on the Farm, narrated by the man himself. The Prime Video series Clarkson's Farm, which follows the former Top Gear presenter as he navigates the world of farming on his stunning Cotswolds land, has been a massive hit, and Clarkson's book provides readers with additional insight into his farming adventure. Once the free first month is over, the Audible subscription then drops to £8.99 a month, with a plethora of books to select from. As the deal coincides perfectly with Father's Day, it's worth highlighting some of the current fan favourites for dads on the platform. Firstly, there's the aforementioned Diddly Squat: A Year on the Farm audiobook by Jeremy Clarkson, which invites listeners to the English TV presenter's farm and his experience of farming for himself. The book is narrated by Clarkson as he recounts his journey with assistance from his tea,m including girlfriend Lisa, Kaleb the tractor driver, cheerful Charlie, Ellen the shepherd and his head of security, Gerald, reports Wales Online. Other choices include The World According to Kaleb, narrated by Clarkson's mate Kaleb Cooper, where he shares his strong opinions on a variety of subjects: sheep, Jeremy Clarkson's farming journey and other topics such as philosophy, why farming is the best job in the world and even goats. Cooper also has several other audiobook,s including It's a Farming Thing and Britain According to Kaleb, ensuring dad won't be short of books to listen to. If Dad prefers fiction, there are thousands of options on Audible to choose from. For instance, there's Stephen King's new release Never Flinch, described as a thriller that weaves together multiple storylines, or Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club, which follows four unlikely friends in a retirement village who meet up once a week to investigate unsolved murders - until a brutal killing takes place on their own doorstep. However, Audible isn't the only platform offering audiobooks. Shoppers could also try Spotify, which offers over 250,000 audiobook titles for Premium subscribers to stream every month. Shoppers can enjoy up to 15 hours of audiobook listening time monthly on the platform, enjoying everything from sci-fi to romance and all in between, as well as music, for £11.99 per month. Apple also has audiobooks available through Apple Books, which allows shoppers to buy, listen to and read books. The titles available on Audible have garnered impressive praise, with Jeremy Clarkson's 'Diddly Squat: A Year on the Farm' boasting an outstanding 4.8 out of 5-star rating from more than 2,000 reviews. A reader praised: "Brilliant book. Having watched the series, I was dubious about the book being a repeat of what I had already watched on TV. "But it was actually amazing and funny. I think that the fact it was read by Jeremy Clarkson too made it even better as you can hear how much he enjoyed farming and the lengthy battles that it presents a farmer in the UK." Another fan expressed: "Excellent humorous book. I hope there's a follow up. Well worth the money and Clarkson at his best. Jeremy Clarkson is funny... Bravo," another chimed in. Nonetheless, not everyone shared this enthusiasm; one comment read: "Loved the programme and thought I'd enjoy the book but it wasn't for me personally." One individual resonated with the content, remarking: "Brilliant just brilliant I am and always have been a farmer and still find it thoroughly amusing Never a truer word said. Well done Jeremy keep going."
Wales Online
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
'Brilliant' Clarkson's Farm book narrated by Jeremy Clarkson is free in Father's Day deal
'Brilliant' Clarkson's Farm book narrated by Jeremy Clarkson is free in Father's Day deal Dad can choose from a wide range of audiobooks in this deal for Father's Day Clarkson's Farm has proven hugely popular, and now dads can read all about it with a free audiobook narrated by the man himself (Image: Amazon ) Knowing what to get Dad for Father's Day can be a challenge, but here's something he might not think about buying for himself. Audible, Amazon's audiobook platform, is offering a special Father's Day deal that includes a free Premium Plus trial, allowing them to listen to all kinds of books as they're going about their daily business. One book included in the offer is Jeremy Clarkson's book Diddly Squat: A Year on the Farm, narrated by the man himself. Prime Video series Clarkson's Farm, which follows the former Top Gear presenter as he learns the ways of farming his beautiful land in the Cotswolds, has proven to be immensely popular, and Clarkson's book gives readers some extra insight into his agricultural venture. After the free first month is done, the Audible subscription is then down to £8.99 a month, with an array of books to choose from. READ MORE: Argos slashes prices on 'powerful' Karcher pressure washers perfect for patio cleaning READ MORE: These 'game-changer' Apple AirPods have nearly 20% off As the deal aligns perfectly with Father's Day, it is worth noting some of the fan favourites for dads on the platform currently. Firstly is the previously mentioned Diddly Squat: A Year on the Farm audiobook by Jeremy Clarkson which invites listeners to the English TV presenter's farm and his experience of farming for himself. The book is narrated by Clarkson as he describes his journey with the help from his team including girlfriend Lisa, Kaleb the tractor driver, cheerful Charlie, Ellen the shepherd and his head of security, Gerald. Other options include The World According to Kaleb, narrated by Clarkson's buddy Kaleb Cooper, in which he speaks about his strong views on many things: sheep, Jeremy Clarkson's farming journey and other topics such as philosophy, why farming is the best job in the world and even goats. Cooper also has several other audiobooks including It's a Farming Thing and Britain According to Kaleb, meaning dad won't be struggling to find books to listen to. If it's fiction that dad prefers to listen to, there are thousands of options on Audible to choose from. For example, there's Stephen King's new release Never Flinch, which is described as a thriller that intertwines a number of storylines, or Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club, which follows four unlikely friends in a retirement village who meet up once a week to investigate unsolved murders - until a brutal killing takes place on their own doorstep. Richard Osman's books are also available on Audible (Image:) However, Audible isn't the only platform with audiobooks. Shoppers could also try Spotify which offers over 250,000 audiobook titles for Premium subscribers to stream every month. Shoppers can enjoy up to 15 hours of audiobook listening time monthly on the platform, enjoying everything from sci-fi to romance and all in between, as well as music, for £11.99 per month. Apple also has audiobooks available through Apple Books which allows shoppers to buy, listen to and read books. The books on Audible have been rated highly. For example Diddly Squat: A Year on the Farm by Clarkson has a high 4.8 out of 5 star rating from over 2000 reviews on Audible. One person said: 'Brilliant book. Having watched the series, I was dubious about the book being a repeat of what I had already watched on TV. But it was actually amazing and funny. I think that the fact it was read by Jeremy Clarkson too made it even better as you can hear how much he enjoyed farming and the lengthy battles that it presents a farmer in the UK.' Jeremy Clarkson during the "Clarkson's Farm" photocall (Image:) Another said: 'Excellent humorous book. I hope there's a follow up. Well worth the money and Clarkson at his best.' 'Jeremy Clarkson is funny… Bravo,' said another. Some people, however, weren't as happy with the audiobook as one person commented: 'Loved the programme and thought I'd enjoy the book but it wasn't for me personally.' Article continues below Another person said: "Brilliant just brilliant I am and always have been a farmer and still find it thoroughly amusing Never a truer word said. Well done Jeremy keep going. However, for a full month free just in time for Father's Day, an Audible subscription could be the perfect gift for dads everywhere.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Karan Johar reveals his in-house trolls
Being in the limelight, is used to dealing with the trolls, however now, the filmmaker has shared a glimpse of his in-house trolls - daughter Roohi and son Yash. KJo dropped a fun video on his IG, where he is seen asking his children about his birthday gift. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "It was my birthday and I got nothing from both of you," he said. Reacting to this, Roohi flaunted a beautiful handmade flower, she made as a birthday present for her father. The director thanked her saying, "You made it so lovely, thank you!" But, only got hugs and kisses from his son Yash. When Karan asked what will he get from Yash next year, the little one said, "I think you need new clothes and a new wardrobe." Roohi pitched in saying, "We think you should stop taking selfies." Yash added, "But first, I think you should stop doing this" mimicking his father's pout. Karan stormed out of there saying, "Yash can you stop... this is my pout." "Can you believe the in-house trolls??????," he captioned the post. For those who do not know, Karan Johar welcomed twins - Yash and Roohi via surrogacy back in 2017. He co-parents these two with his mother, Hiroo Johar. Apart from being one of the most successful filmmakers of his time, Karan also made his audio debut with a new podcast called, "Live Your Best Life with Karan Johar". Karan Johar's Fashion Love Began with Zeenat Aman! Speaking about his latest outing, KJo said, "As a storyteller, it's important to keep evolving, explore new ways of connecting, of reaching people where they are, and podcasts have emerged as such a powerful space for real, unfiltered conversations. 'Live Your Best Life with Karan Johar' on Audible allowed me to have truly meaningful conversations with some incredible people and ask the questions that truly matter. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now " During the podcast, Karan had a one-on-one with some notable names from all walks of life such as Konkona Sen Sharma, Prajakta Koli, Mithila Palkar, Dhruv Sehgal, Preeti Shenoy, Ali Fazal, Richa Chadha, Masaba Gupta, Ira Khan, Neha Dhupia, Durjoy Datta, and Avantika Mohan.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Simple hack to get Audible for FREE for one month
AMAZON'S popular audiobook platform is packed with thousands of bestselling books, podcasts, and exclusive original series - and right now there's a simple way to get it for free. Audible is offering an exclusive 1-month free Premium Plus trial ahead of Father's Day on 15 June, so if you're on the hunt for a thoughtful Father's Day gift that's not a pair of socks, it's ideal. Get Audible for free with a one-month trial Audible content covers crime thrillers, biographies, sci-fi epics and more, making it a great platform for you or your dad to make the most of. To claim the free trial, users need to head to the Audible website, find and select the membership benefits, and from there select to start the 30-day free trial. You may then be asked to sign in with your Amazon account and asked to confirm your subscription. Once set up, you can instantly start listening to top titles from the likes of David Attenborough and Matthew Perry, as well as exclusive Audible Originals. With the Audible Premium Plus trial, not only will you get unlimited listening to thousands of titles in the Audible library, but you'll also receive one free credit to download and keep any title of your choice. After the first month, the subscription continues at £8.99 per month, but you're free to cancel at any time. Even if you opt to cancel before the trial ends, you can keep any downloaded titles. What makes this Audible deal especially great is the flexibility, as there's no obligation to continue after the free trial ends. If you're setting up the trial for an avid book lover or Kindle user, why not pair it with a Kindle Unlimited subscription too? Check out the latest Kindle Unlimited offers in our guide. review of the innovative Kindle Scribe for a next-level reading and note-taking experience.
