Creative performance readings of iconic British novels.
TV series
The Read
7/ 10· 120224 seasons · 16 episodes
Seasons and episodes
4 seasons · 16 episodes
Acclaimed actors combine with classic literature, breathing new life into iconic stories.
S4 E1Persuasion
Dec 18, 202563 min
Bafta and Olivier Award-winning actor Monica Dolan gives a captivating reading of Jane Austen’s much-loved novel.
S4 E2The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Dec 25, 202558 min
Steffan Rhodri (Gavin and Stacey, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) gives an enchanting reading performance of CS Lewis’s timeless classic, as we step into the magical world of Narnia, filled with adventure, courage and Turkish Delight.
S4 E3The 39 Steps: The Read with John Hannah
Feb 26, 202656 min
Murder, conspiracy and espionage are the themes of John Buchan’s gripping novel, set against the backdrop of WWI, that sees Richard Hannay, a bored adventurer, become embroiled in a plot to assassinate a political figure.
S4 E4The Picture of Dorian Gray with Luke Thompson
Mar 22, 202659 min
Oscar Wilde’s haunting tale of beauty, vanity and moral corruption, where eternal youth comes at a terrible price. Luke Thompson delivers a spellbinding performance of Wilde’s only novel.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Read?
- The Read is streaming on Marquee TV Amazon Channel. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of The Read are there?
- The Read has 4 seasons and 16 episodes. Status: Returning.
- When is the next season of The Read?
- No air date has been announced for the next episode of The Read. Status: Returning. The latest episode aired on March 22, 2026.
- Who stars in The Read?
- The Read stars Alex Kingston, Christopher Eccleston, Danielle Vitalis, Callum Scott Howells, Mark Benton.
