Martin Jarvis

Martin Jarvis OBE is a British actor, narrator, and presenter who has been one of the most celebrated audiobook and radio performers for over four decades. He is perhaps best known for his narrations of Richmal Crompton's Just William stories, which have become the definitive audio versions and have delighted generations of listeners. Jarvis has appeared in numerous television series and films, and has an extensive stage career including performances in the West End and on Broadway. His wife Rosalind Ayres is also an accomplished narrator, and they have performed together in many productions. As an audiobook narrator, Jarvis brings a voice of exceptional warmth, clarity, and range. His Just William narrations demonstrate his gift for character comedy, while his wider catalogue shows equal facility with serious drama, literary fiction, and non-fiction. He was appointed OBE for services to drama. For listeners, Martin Jarvis is one of the great voices of British audiobook narration — a performer whose career demonstrates the very best of the art form.