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And His Letters Grew Colder2007052120120508/09 (BBC7)
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A passionate affair gradually dies. An early story by Daphne du Maurier discovered in 2006
Don't Look Now2001120920150322/23 (BBC7)
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John and Laura Bennett are on holiday in Venice, trying to get over the tragic death of their daughter.

They seem to be succeeding - until a blind psychic starts relaying messages from beyond the grave...

~Daphne Du Maurier's classic tale of slow-dawning terror - first published in 1971.

Dramatised by Ronald Frame.

Laura Bennett - Anna Chancellor

John Bennett - Michael Feast

Sister - Colette O'Neil

Elidah - Carolyn Pickles

Policeman - Sean Baker

Waiter - Ewan Bailey

Porter - Carl Prekopp

Director: Patrick Rayner

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2001.

A blind psychic unsettles a grieving couple visiting Venice. With Anna Chancellor.

La Sainte Vierge1995060620180429/30 (BBC7)Marie's prayers for the safety of her fisherman husband are answered by a miracle.
La Sainte-vierge1995060620240207/08 (BBC7)Marie's prayers for the safety of her fisherman husband are answered by a miracle.
My Cousin Rachel1993120420231007/08 (BBC7)Philip has been raised by his dear cousin Ambrose, who gets married in Italy to Rachel, the beautiful Countess Sangaletti.

But Ambrose writes letters home to Philip hinting that he is being poisoned.

So when Rachel comes to England, Philip is torn between love and suspicion.

Is she the angel she seems - or a scheming murderess?

Starring Francesca Annis and Adam Godley

~Daphne Du Maurier's gothic thriller, first published in 1951.

Dramatised by Bryony Lavery.

Rachel - Francesca Annis

Philip - Adam Godley

Ambrose - Philip Voss

Kendall - Terence Edmond

Rainaldi - Malcolm Ward

Louise - Oona Beeson

Miss Pascoe - Rachel Atkins

Sam Bates - David Shaw

Tamlyn - Steve Jacobs

Mr Couch - Giles King

Seecombe - Will Coleman

Young Philip - Alex Edyvean

Director: Claire Grove

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1993.

Philip is deeply suspicious of the twice-widowed Rachel - but then falls under her spell.

Rebecca1989122720110813/14 (BBC7)
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Arriving at Manderley, the young Mrs de Winter finds the beautiful mansion and its occupants haunted by memories of Rebecca - the first wife of her new husband Maxim...

Christopher Cazenove and Janet Maw star in Daphne Du Maurier's classic 1938 novel.

Dramatised by Brian Miller.

Maxim de Winter - Christopher Cazenove

Mrs de Winter - Janet Maw

Mrs Danvers - Rosalie Crutchley

Jack Favell - Nickolas Grace

Colonel Julyan - Frederick Treves

Mrs Van Hopper - Irene Sutcliffe

Frith - John Gabriel

Beatrice - Margaret Courtenay

Ben - Danny Schiller

Clarice - Elizabeth Mansfield

Horridge - Brian Miller

Tabb - John Bull

Dr Baker - Geoffrey Whitehead

Director: Cherry Cookson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1989

Mrs de Winter must battle memories of her husband's first wife. With Christopher Cazenove.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1989.

The new Mrs de Winter is haunted by memories of her husband's first wife. Stars Christopher Cazenove and Janet Maw.

September Tide2005040220141107/08 (BBC7)
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* This programme was to have been broadcast on Sunday 11th September but was postponed following the death of Her Majesty The Queen. *

When Cherry comes home to visit her widowed mother Stella, she brings her new husband with her.

But surprises are in-store, as this is the first time mother and son-in-law have met.

Starring Paula Wilcox, Jonathan Firth and Alice Hart.

First published: in 1949, Daphne du Maurier's bittersweet love story - set in a beautiful house on a Cornish estuary.

Stella Martin - Paula Wilcox

Evan Davies - Jonathan Firth

Cherry Davies - Alice Hart

Robert Hanson - John Rowe

Mrs Tucket - Susan Jameson

Neighbour - Duncan Walsh Atkins

Director: Tracey Neale

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2005.

Stella's daughter comes home to visit, bringing her new husband and a few surprises.

The Birds2007052620231223 (BBC7)Daphne Du Maurier's classic horror story about the natural world turning on mankind, starring Neil Dudgeon.

Nat battles to protect his family as birds begin to ruthlessly attack humans.

Nat.....Neil Dudgeon

Sue.....Nicola Walker

Maggie.....Jade Williams

Mr Trigg.....Gerard Horan

Jonathan.....Carl Grose

Newsreader.....John Dougall

Mary.....Rachel Bavidge

Music & Sound Design: David Pickvance

Dramatist: Melissa Murray

Director: Sally Avens.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2007.

The natural world turns on mankind - as a war veteran and his family come under attack

The natural world turns on mankind - as a war veteran and his family come under attack in Cornwall. Stars Neil Dudgeon.

The natural world turns on mankind.

War veteran Nat battles to protect his family as birds begin to ruthlessly attack humans.

~Daphne Du Maurier's classic horror story, first published in 1952.

Dramatised by Melissa Murray.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2007.

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A paralysed beauty and a reckless soldier fall in love during the English civil war.

An accident whilst horse riding is a life-altering moment for the beautiful heroine, Honor Harris.

But she is loved forever by Sir Richard Grenville, the King's general in the west.

~Daphne Du Maurier's classic love story set during the English Civil War.

Starring Cathryn Harrison and Roger Allam.

Dramatised by Michelene Wandor

Honor - Cathryn Harrison

Sir Richard Grenville - Roger Allam

Matty - Carolyn Pickles

Robin Harris - Philip Sully

Gartred - Geraldine Fitzgerald

Young Dick Grenville - Gary King

Older Dick Grenville - David Thorpe

Jonathan Rashleigh - Peter Penry Jones

Mary Rashleigh - Sally Edwards

Lord Robartes - Jonathan Adams

William Rashleigh/Colonel - John Fleming

Director: Cherry Cookson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1992.

A troubled heroine and a reckless soldier fall in love during the English Civil War.

Unforeseen hurdles for the heroine and a reckless soldier who fall in love during the English Civil War. Stars Cathryn Harrison.

The heroine of Daphne du Maurier's classic love story set during the English Civil War is the beautiful Honor Harris, crippled in a riding accident, yet loved forever by Sir Richard Grenville, the King's General in the West.

Dramatised for radio by Michelene Wandor

A paralysed beauty and a reckless soldier fall in love during the English civil war. Stars Cathryn Harrison and Roger Allam.

The Little Photographer2003031920160729 (BBC7)
The young Madame la Marquise is away on holiday - alone and bored. But then she meets the local photographer and feels the thrill of being looked at...

An illicit slow burning passion in Daphne du Maurier's classic, with a surprise twist in the tale.

Madame.... Sian Thomas

Photographer....John McAndrew

Elise/Mademoiselle Paul - Nickie Rainsford

Edouard/Manager - Robert Harper

Miss Clay.... Pauline Whitaker

Celeste - Alice Ford

Dramatised by Michelene Wandor.

Director: Geni Hall-Kenny

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2003.

Young Madame la Marquise is alone and bored. But then she meets the local photographer.

The Old Man1988123120190310/11 (BBC7)
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Anna Massey reads the classic short story of a family with a tragic secret.
The Supreme Artist1995042520110506/08/09 (BBC7)
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The matinee is over, but who is the visitor waiting at the stage door?
The Years Between1995030120240309/10 (BBC7)In the early 1940s, Diana Wentworth's MP husband, Michael, is reported missing - presumed killed in action.

Once over the shock, she builds a new life - taking over Michael's seat in parliament, and falling in love with a much more suitable man.

But on the eve of their wedding, a phone call brings Diana shattering news....

~Daphne Du Maurier's 1945 stage play dramatised for radio by Jill Hyem.

Diana Wentworth - Diana Quick

Michael Wentworth - Roger Allam

Richard Llewelyn - David Collings

Robin Wentworth - Peter England

Sir Ernest Foster - Frederick Treves

The Vicar - Derek Waring

Director: Cherry Cookson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1995.

When her MP husband is reported killed in action, Diana Wentworth takes over his seat.

When her MP husband is reported killed in action, Diana Wentworth rebuilds her life and takes over his seat. Stars Diana Quick.