Tales from a Country Practice Audiobook
Tales from a Country Practice is an unabridged English audiobook about Dr Arthur Jackson and the patients and family life of a rural community. Its stories mix medical calls with comic mishaps and domestic complications, over a listening length of 8 hours and 59 minutes.
At a glance
- Follows Dr Arthur Jackson as he responds to the varied needs of a country community.
- Combines patients' stories with the Jackson family's move to a manor house, including uncooperative ducks and a ghost.
- Narrated by Gordon Griffin in an unabridged presentation.
Reference price: £12.20
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- The unabridged format preserves the full audiobook presentation.
- Its connected doctor, patient and family threads offer more than a single medical storyline.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 8 hours and 59 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Publication date | 7 Jan. 2013 |
| Author | Arthur Jackson |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Gordon Griffin |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Audio |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for a rural community story with comic and domestic elements.
- Fans of country-doctor tales who want a narrated, unabridged audiobook.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a short audiobook, as the stated listening length is 8 hours and 59 minutes.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Frequently asked questions
Who narrates Tales from a Country Practice?
The listing names Gordon Griffin as narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The stated listening length is 8 hours and 59 minutes.
Is this an abridged recording?
The listing describes the version as unabridged.
What is the story about?
It follows Dr Arthur Jackson's work with a varied group of patients and his family's adjustment to a new home in the countryside.
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