Which Fifth Elephant recording should you buy?
A City Watch novel sold as a current complete recording and an older abridgement under the same title.
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Terry Pratchett · 2 Audible UK recordings compared
Short answer
Jon Culshaw for the complete book; he reads the City Watch novels in the current set. The Tony Robinson listing is abridged.
The recordings, compared
| Narrator | Length | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Culshaw, with Bill Nighy and Peter Serafinowicz Our pick | 13 hrs 51 mins | Unabridged | The current recording, complete: Audible's listing data marks it unabridged. |
| Tony Robinson | 4 hrs 10 mins | Abridged | Marked abridged in Audible's listing data; the description does not say so either way. |
The recording we recommend is also on Audiobooks.com — the same Jon Culshaw reading, listed at 13 hrs 51 mins when we checked on 21 October 2026. Their one-credit plan is listed at £7.99 a month before applicable taxes, and its credits expire after three months — the two models compared. We earn a commission on that link.
