With the conference underway, Stevens' abilities as a butler are tested when his father is taken ill. Read by John Moffatt. Show more

Inspired by a view on his trip to Cornwall, Stevens ponders the qualities of what makes a great butler. Read by John Moffatt. Show more

Stevens remembers an international conference at Darlington Hall that tested all his skills as a butler. Read by John Moffatt. Show more

Stevens remembers what happened when his father, also a butler, joined the staff at Darlington Hall. Read by John Moffatt. Show more

Lord Darlington asks Stevens to make changes to the staff, which leads to a clash with Miss Kenton. Read by John Moffatt. Show more

On his trip to see Miss Kenton, Stevens faces some awkward questions about his former employer. Read by John Moffatt. Show more

As Stevens reflects on his service to Lord Darlington, he begins to question if it was in a worthy cause. Read by John Moffatt. Show more

Stevens's professional calm is interrupted by a new guest, and a momentous meeting with Miss Kenton. Read by John Moffatt. Show more

Stevens finally meets Miss Kenton, but this makes him question the worthiness of his life's work. Concluded by John Moffatt. Show more

Stevens' lifetime of service as butler in one of England's great stately homes. 1989 Booker Prize winner read by John Moffatt. Show more