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===Audio===

Multiple audio editions have been released, both straightforward readings and dramatisations.

In 1981, Michael Hordern read abridged versions of the classic tale (and the others in the series). In 2000, an unabridged audio book was released, narrated by Michael York. (All the books were released in audio form, read by different actors.)

In 1988, BBC Radio 4 mounted a full dramatisation. In 1998, Focus on the Family Radio Theatre also adapted this story. Both the original BBC version and the Focus on the Family version have been broadcast on BBC radio. Both are the first in a series of adaptations of all seven of the Narnia books. The BBC series uses the title Tales of Narnia, while the Focus on the Family version uses the more familiar Chronicles moniker. The Focus on the Family version is also longer, with a full orchestra score, narration, a larger cast of actors, and introductions by Douglas Gresham, C. S. Lewis's stepson.

DonIago (talk) 15:58, 12 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Intro

What's the point of stating that it's a children's book in the intro when that's already stated in the page image and the body text? There are plenty of Wikipedia pages for children's books that don't mention that they're for children in the intro. 2001:5B0:4DC1:9C88:462:EF68:61EC:C62B (talk) 17:18, 25 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Per MOS:LEAD "The lead should stand on its own as a concise overview of the article's topic. It should identify the topic, establish context, explain why the topic is notable, and summarize the most important points". The fact that this is a children's book is mentioned several times in the body text. The lead should reflect the main points in the article. We don't change it because WP:OTHERSTUFFEXISTS. Fieryninja (talk) 21:54, 25 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]

"The Lion, The Witch,and The Wardrobe" listed at Redirects for discussion

The redirect The Lion, The Witch,and The Wardrobe has been listed at redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the redirect guidelines. Readers of this page are welcome to comment on this redirect at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2023 July 10 § The Lion, The Witch,and The Wardrobe until a consensus is reached. Steel1943 (talk) 21:24, 10 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Spoilers in the Lead

The lead not only describes the scenario, but also says, "The lion Aslan gives his life to save one of the children; he later rises from the dead, vanquishes the White Witch, and crowns the children Kings and Queens of Narnia." This is definitely a spoiler.

My opinion is that any spoilers should be confined to the Plot section, so that people have a choice about whether or not to read them. I would like to delete that sentence, but I'd like to know what others think, in case my opinion is colored by dislike of spoilers. Whaledancer (talk) 09:57, 30 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The relevant policy is Wikipedia:Spoiler: "It is not acceptable to add "spoiler warning" notices or to delete information from (or hide it within) an article because you think it spoils the plot. Such concerns must not interfere with neutral point of view, encyclopedic tone, completeness, or any other element of article quality (e.g., the lead section). When including spoilers, editors should make sure that an encyclopedic purpose is being served." Dimadick (talk) 13:28, 1 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I'm all for WP:SPOILER, but in this instance I guess I do question whether it's necessary to put that much detail into the lead. I don't really care either way, but I think it's a consideration. Does excluding that really interfere in any of the listed manners? DonIago (talk) 18:17, 6 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]