Haunted

Haunted was a World Service series, broadcast in 1980, that included both classic and contemporary horror stories in a 30 min format.

The radio adaptations are by Derek Hoddinott.

Episodes

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I've seen this series referred to as Haunted: Stores Of The Supernatural, and as being episodes within a drama slot (30 Minute Drama, for example).

I've seen this series referred to as Haunted: Stores Of The Supernatural, and as being episodes within a drama slot (30 Minute Drama for example).

'I've seen this series referred to as 'Haunted: Stores Of The Supernatural', and as being episodes within a drama slot (30 Minute Drama, for example).'

'I've seen this series referred to as Haunted: Stores Of The Supernatural, and as being episodes within a drama slot (30 Minute Drama for example).'

A Pair Of Hands, By Arthur Quiller-couch1982032820240225 (BBC7)When Miss Poulton rents a house she does not know that it comes with an unseen helper.

Starring Siân Phillips and Rosemary Leach.

Written by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch.

Miss Poulton - Siân Phillips

Mrs Cahill - Rosemary Leach

Hosking - Brian Hewitt

Adapted for radio by Patricia Mays.

Director: Derek Hoddinott

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in March 1982.

Stars Siân Phillips and Rosemary Leach.

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Christina, By Daphne Castell19820213Sat
Esmeralda, By John Keir Cross1982022820130219/20 (BBC7)
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Felix might finally be free of his wife, but who is the mysterious woman claiming to be his daughter?

A collection of supernatural tales.

John Keir Cross's story dramatised by Patricia Mays

Mr Broome - George Baker

Esmeralda - Kim Braden

With:

Pauline Letts

Katherine Parr

David Gooderson

Crawford Logan

Director: Derek Hoddinott

First broadcast on BBC World Service in February 1982.

Who is the mysterious woman claiming to be Felix's daughter?

Felix might be free of his wife, but who is the woman claiming to be his daughter?

Felix might finally be free of his wife, but who is the mysterious woman claiming to be his daughter? Starring George Baker.

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Keeping His Promise, By Algernon Blackwood1984072520240303 (BBC7)Wed

When schoolfriends Jack and Ambrose take a blood oath, will they keep to it?

Written by Algernon Blackwood. First published in 1916 in the collection ‘The Empty House'.

CAST:

Jack Marriott - Eric Deacon

Ambrose Field - Christopher Neame

Henry Green - David Griffin

Lord Field - Peter Tuddenham

Lady Field - Narissa Knights

Other parts played by Nigel Graham

Adapted for radio by Patricia Mays.

Director: Derek Hoddinott.

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in 1982.

When schoolfriends Jack and Ambrose take a blood oath, will they keep to it? Stars Eric Deacon and Christopher Neame.

Starring Eric Deacon and Christopher Neame.

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in April 1982.

Two schoolfriends take a blood oath. Will they keep to it?

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Legal Rights, By Isaac Asimov and James Maccreagh

Legal Rights, By Isaac Asimov & James Maccreagh

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Listen To The Silence, By Rosemary Timperley1982013020130214/15 (BBC7)
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Mary must face her fears. Can she refuse the offer made by a strange voice claiming to be her grandfather? Stars Gwen Watford.

Rosemary Timperley's tale dramatised by Patricia Mays.

Mary - Gwen Watford

Captain - George Pravda

Mrs Maple - Patsy Rowlands

Doctor - David Ashford

With:

Heather Bell

Alexander John

Director: Derek Hoddinott

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in January 1982.

Can Mary refuse the voice claiming to be her grandfather?

With Heather Bell and Alexander John.

Can Mary refuse the offer made by a strange voice claiming to be her grandfather?

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By Rosemary Timperley. Can Mary refuse the voice claiming to be her grandfather?

A series of stories of the Supernatural. Rosemary Timperley's tale dramatised by Patricia Mays.

Stars Gwen Watford as Mary, George Pravda as the Captain, Patsy Rowlands as Mrs Maple, David Ashford as the Doctor. With Heather Bell and Alexander John.

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in 1979.

By Rosemary Timperley. Mary must face her fears. Can she refuse the offer made by a strange voice claiming to be her grandfather? Stars Gwen Watford.

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Only Child [ohg]1984081825
The Dead Man Of Varley Grange [ohg]1984072822
The Dead Man Of Varley Grange, By Anonymous1984072720130228 (BBC7)
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Jack is set for a good time in a friend's new property, but why do strange rumours persist about the house?

Dramatised for radio by Patricia Mays.

Fred Lester - George Baker

Jack Darrant - Jeremy Clyde

Other parts played by:

Adrian Egan

Gareth Armstrong

David Ashford

Jane Thompson

Narissa Nights

Producer: Derek Hoddinott

Director: Martin Williamson

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in July 1984.

Jack is set for a good time in a friend's house, but why do rumours persist?

Other parts played by Adrian Egan, Gareth Armstrong, David Ashford, Jane Thompson, and Narissa Nights.

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Fred Lester.... George Baker

Jack Darrant.... Jeremy Clyde

Jack is set for a good time in a friend's new property but why do strange rumours persist?

Jack is set for a good time in a friend's new property, but why do strange rumours persist about the house? Stars George Baker.

Stars George Baker as Fred Lester, Jeremy Clyde as Jack Darrant.

Other parts were played by Adrian Egan, Gareth Armstrong, David Ashford, Jane Thompson, and Narissa Nights.

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in 1984.

By Anonymous. Jack is set for a good time in a friend's house, but why do rumours persist?

By Anonymous. Jack is set for a good time at a friend's new property, but why do strange rumours persist about the house? Stars George Baker.

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By Anonymous. Jack is set for a good time at a friend's new property, but why do strange rumours persist about the house? Stars GEORGE BAKER.

By Anonymous. Jack is set for a good time in a friend's house, but why do rumours persist?

Jack is set for a good time in a friend's new property, but why do strange rumours persist about the house? Stars GEORGE BAKER.

Jack is set for a good time in a friend's new property but why do strange rumours persist?

Dramatised for radio by Patricia Mays.

Fred Lester - George Baker

Jack Darrant - Jeremy Clyde

Other parts played by:

Adrian Egan

Gareth Armstrong

David Ashford

Jane Thompson

Narissa Nights

Producer: Derek Hoddinott

Director: Martin Williamson

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in July 1984.

The Decoy, By Algernon Blackwood1980072620240211 (BBC7)Will a businessman listen to his wife's warning when he decides convert to an old mansion into a nursing home?

Written by Algernon Blackwood.

Adapted by Derek Hoddinott.

John - George Baker

Nancy - Susan Jameson

Harry - Peter Woodward

Mr Gower - Peter Baldwin

Director: Derek Hoddinott

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in 1980.

Will a businessman listen to his wife's warning as he plans a new project?

Will a businessman listen to his wife's warning when he decides to convert an old mansion into a nursing home? Stars John Baker.

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The Dream Woman, By Wilkie Collins198007195
The Emissary, By Ray Bradbury1982031320130220/21 (BBC7)
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By Ray Bradbury

Young Marion is unwell, but her pet dog keeps her in touch with the outside world. And beyond. Stars JENNIE LINDEN.

Young Marion is unwell, but her dog keeps her in touch with the outside world. And beyond.

By Ray Bradbury. Marion's pet dog keeps her in touch with the outside world. And beyond.

By Ray Bradbury. Young Marion is unwell, but her pet dog keeps her in touch with the outside world. And beyond. Stars Jennie Linden.

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Young Marion is unwell, but her pet dog keeps her in touch with the outside world - and beyond.

Ray Bradbury's tale dramatised by Patricia Mays

Mrs Christie - Jennie Linden

Marion - Bernadette Windsor

Marion's Father - Stephen Thorne

With:

Jean Trend

Miranda Forbes

And Percy Edwards as Toby the dog

Director: Derek Hoddinott

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in March 1982.

The Emissary

Mrs Christie....Jennie Linden

Marion....Bernadette Windsor

Marion's Father....Stephen Thorne

With Jean Trend and Miranda Forbes

and Percy Edwards playing Toby the dog

Directed by Derek Hoddinott

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in 1982.

With Jean Trend, Miranda Forbes and Percy Edwards as Toby the dog

The Emissary, By Ray Bradbury19820508#16
The Family, By John Elliott1980070520240204 (BBC7)Requested to visit a client by the police, a solicitor must read a letter before entering his lodgings.

Starring George Cole and Janet Moore.

Written by John Elliott.

Watson - George Cole

Carole - Janet Moore

Sergeant - Peter Baldwin

The Nurse - Elizabeth Ryder

Receptionist - Jane Thompson

Policeman - Graham Faulkner

Ecclestone - John Church

Adapted and directed by Derek Hoddinott.

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in July 1980.

Requested to visit a client by the police, a solicitor must read a letter before entering his lodgings. Stars George Cole.

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The Firmin Child1984072526
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The Grey Ones, By J B Priestley1993072820130301/02 (BBC7)
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A patient fears evil is at work in the shape of a sinister conspiracy. Will his psychiatrist be able to help?

JB Priestley's creepy tale dramatised for radio by Patricia Mays.

Patson - Tony Britton

Dr Smith - Jack May.

Producer: Derek Hoddinott

Director: Martin Williamson

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in July 1983.

JB Priestley's creepy tale dramatised by Patricia Mays.

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Patson.... Tony Britton

Dr Smith.... Jack May.

A patient fears evil is at work in the shape of a sinister conspiracy. Stars Tony Britton.

A patient fears evil is at work in the shape of a sinister conspiracy. Will his psychiatrist be able to help? Stars Tony Britton.

By JB Priestley. A patient fears evil is at work in the shape of a sinister conspiracy. Will his psychiatrist be able to help? Stars Tony Britton.

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Stars Tony Britton as Patson and Jack May as Dr Smith.

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in 1984.

A patient fears evil is at work in the shape of a sinister conspiracy. Will his psychHome Front - Omnibus

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The Grey Ones, By Jb PriestleyA patient fears evil is at work in the shape of a sinister conspiracy.

Will his psychiatrist be able to help?

JB Priestley's creepy tale dramatised by Patricia Mays.

Patson - Tony Britton

Dr Smith - Jack May.

Producer: Derek Hoddinott

Director: Martin Williamson

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in July 1983.

The Inexperienced Ghost, By H G Wells1982022720130218/19 (BBC7)
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A man encounters a troubled spirit. But could this meeting lead to tragedy?

A man encounters a troubled spirit. But could this meeting lead to tragedy? Starring Donald Houston and Christopher Guard.

By H G Wells. A man encounters a troubled spirit. But could this meeting lead to tragedy?

H G Wells' supernatural tale, dramatised by Patricia Mays

Starring Donald Houston as Clayton, Christopher Guard as Sanderson, Michael Cochrane as Wish, John Gillett as Evans and Gary Cady as the Barman

Director: Derek Hoddinott

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in 1982.

By H G Wells. A man encounters a troubled spirit. But could this meeting lead to tragedy? Starring Donald Houston and Christopher Guard.

CAST:

Clayton - Donald Houston

Sanderson - Christopher Guard

Michael Cochrane - Wish

John Gillett - Evans

The Barman - Gary Cady

H G Wells's ghostly tale dramatised by Patricia Mays.

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in February 1982.

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By H G WELLS. A man encounters a troubled spirit. But could this meeting lead to tragedy? Starring Donald Houston and Christopher Guard.

H G WELLS' supernatural tale, dramatised by Patricia Mays

H G WELLS's ghostly tale dramatised by Patricia Mays.

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The Judge's House, By Bram Stoker1982013120130215/16 (BBC7)
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Malcolm Malcolmson discovers the truth of 'absurd prejudices' which have accrued around an empty property.

Bram Stoker's tale dramatised by Patricia Mays.

Malcolmson - Nigel Havers

Mrs Witham - Jane Thompson

With:

David Timson

Alexander John

Director: Derek Hoddinott

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in January 1982.

Malcolm discovers the truth of absurd prejudices around an empty property

With David Timson and Alexander John.

Malcolm Malcolmson discovers the truth of the 'absurd prejudices' which have accrued around an empty property. Stars Nigel Havers.

Malcolm discovers the truth of 'absurd prejudices' which accrued around an empty property.

By Bram Stoker. Malcolm discovers the truth of absurd prejudices around an empty property.

A series of stories of the Supernatural. Bram Stoker's tale dramatised by Patricia Mays.

Stars Nigel Havers as Malcolmson, Nancy Nevinson as Mrs Dempster and Jane Thompson as Mrs Witham. With David Timson and Alexander John.

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in 1979.

By Bram Stoker. Malcolm Malcolmson discovers the truth of the 'absurd prejudices' which have accrued around an empty property. Stars Nigel Havers.

Malcolmson.... Nigel Havers

Mrs Witham.... Jane Thompson

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A boy settles into a new address, but his ghostly playmate has other ideas.

A sickly young boy settles at a new address, but his ghostly playmate has other ideas...

Agatha Christie's creepy tale dramatised by Patricia Mays.

Stars Judy Cornwell as Mrs Lancaster, Timothy Bateson as Mr Windburn, Marco Ferraro as Geoffrey, William Eadle as Radnor, Arnold Diamond as the Doctor and Simon Meacock as the Child.

Director: Derek Hoddinott

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in 1984.

A sickly young boy settles into a new address, but his ghostly playmate has other ideas.

A sickly young boy settles into a new address, but his ghostly playmate has other ideas. Stars Judy Cornwell and Timothy Bateson.

By Agatha Christie. A boy settles into a new address, but his playmate has other ideas.

By Agatha Christie. A sickly young boy settles into a new address, but his ghostly playmate has other ideas. Stars Judy Cornwell and Timothy Bateson.

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A sickly young boy settles at a new address, but his ghostly playmate has other ideas...

Agatha Christie's creepy tale dramatised by Patricia Mays.

Mrs Lancaster - Judy Cornwell

Mr Windburn - Timothy Bateson

Marco Ferraro - Geoffrey

Radnor - William Eadle

Arnold Diamond - Doctor

Simon Meacock - Child

Director: Derek Hoddinott

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in July 1984.

A boy settles into a new address, but his ghostly playmate has other ideas.

Mrs Lancaster.... Judy Cornwell

Mr Windburn.... Timothy Bateson

Marco Ferraro.... Geoffrey,

Radnor.... William Eadle

Arnold Diamond.... Doctor

Simon Meacock Child.

A sickly young boy settles into a new address, but his ghostly playmate has other ideas.

A sickly young boy settles into a new address, but his ghostly playmate has other ideas. Stars Judy Cornwell and Timothy Bateson.

Stars Judy Cornwell as Mrs Lancaster, Timothy Bateson as Mr Windburn, Marco Ferraro as Geoffrey, William Eadle as Radnor, Arnold Diamond as the Doctor and Simon Meacock as the Child.

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in 1984.

By Agatha Christie. A boy settles into a new address, but his playmate has other ideas.

By Agatha Christie. A sickly young boy settles into a new address, but his ghostly playmate has other ideas. Stars Judy Cornwell and Timothy Bateson.

The Late Departure, By Glenn Chandler1982021420240218 (BBC7)Peter Harrington works too hard, and eats and smokes too much. Is his life about to be derailed? Stars Joss Ackland.

Written by Glenn Chandler.

CAST:

Peter Harrington - Joss Ackland

Joan - Jean Rogers

Valerie - Ysanne Churchman

Ticket Inspector - Crawford Logan

Porter - David Gooderson

Young Man ... Stephen Garlick

Buffet Assistant - Miranda Forbes

Adapted for radio by Patricia Mays.

Director: Derek Hoddinott.

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in 1982.

Peter works too hard, and eats and smokes too much. Is his life about to be derailed?

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The Liberated Tiger, By R Chetwynd-hayes1984072520130226/27 (BBC7)
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Roland is dying. But could he possibly be haunting his wife while he's still alive?

R Chetwynd-Hayes's creepy tale dramatised for radio by Patricia Mays.

Mary - Rosemary Leach

Roland - Leslie Sands

Mrs Parkins - Hilda Schroeder

Director: Derek Hoddinott

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in July 1984.

Could Roland possibly be haunting his wife while he is still alive?

R Chetwynd-Hayes's creepy tale dramatised by Patricia Mays.

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Roland is dying. But could he possibly be haunting his wife while he is still alive?

Roland is dying. But could he possibly be haunting his wife while he is still alive? Stars Rosemary Leach and Leslie Sands.

Stars Rosemary Leach as Mary, Leslie Sands as Roland and Hilda Schroeder as Mrs Parkins.

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in 1984.

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By Rosemary Timperley

Will a surprising meeting inspire schoolgirl Janet to devote her life to the cello?

Will a surprising meeting inspire schoolgirl Janet to devote her life to playing the cello? Stars Helen Worth.

Young cellist Janet meets a confused old man. He wonders if 'music is where I live'. And he seems familiar. Stars Helen Worth.

Janet.... Helen Worth

The Old Man.... John Bull

Mother.... Delia Peyton

Father.... Douglas Blackwell

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Miranda Forbes

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Alan Woodhouse

Written by Rosemary Timperley

Dramatised by Patricia Mays

Directed by Derek Hoddinott

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in 1982.

Young cellist Janet meets a confused old man. And he seems familiar

By Rosemary Timperley. Young cellist Janet meets a confused old man. And he seems familiar

By Rosemary Timperley. Young cellist Janet meets a confused old man. He wonders if 'music is where I live'. And he seems familiar. Stars Helen Worth.

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By Rosemary Timperley

Will a surprising meeting inspire schoolgirl Janet to devote her life to the cello?

Will a surprising meeting inspire schoolgirl Janet to devote her life to playing the cello? Stars Helen Worth.

Young cellist Janet meets a confused old man. He wonders if 'music is where I live'. And he seems familiar.

Rosemary Timperley's tale dramatised by Patricia Mays

Janet ..................... Helen Worth

The Old Man - John Bull

Mother................ Delia Peyton

Father .................. Douglas Blackwell

With Miranda Forbes, Steve Hodson and Alan Woodhouse.

Director: Derek Hoddinott

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in March 1982.

Young cellist Janet meets a confused old man. And he seems familiar.

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Walk On The Water, By Rosemary Timperley198007124
What Was It?, By Fitz James O'brien1980062820240128 (BBC7)2

An investigator into the paranormal finds horror close to home.

Written by Fitz James O'Brien.

Harold Crown - Peter Marinker

Dr Steven Hammond - Blain Fairman

Mrs Moffat - Helen Horton

Adapted for radio and directed by Derek Hoddinott.

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in 1980.

An investigator into the paranormal finds horror close to home. Stars Peter Marinker and Blain Fairman. From 1980.

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1940: A fire warden team are put to the severest test during a bombing raid. Will they all survive?

R Chetwynd-Hayes's creepy tale dramatised for radio by Patricia Mays.

Drayton - Reginald Marsh

Hughes - Garrard Green

Raymond - Robert Glenister

Smithers - Adrian Egan

Jackson - Nigel Graham

David - Graham Conway.

Director: Derek Hoddinott

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in July 1984.

A fire warden team are put to the test during a 1940 bombing raid.

R Chetwynd-Hayes's creepy tale dramatised by Patricia Mays.

A fire warden team are put to the toughest test during a 1940 bombing raid. Will they all survive? Stars Reginald Marsh.

A fire warden team are put to the test during a 1940 bombing raid. Will they all survive?

Stars Reginald Marsh as Drayton. Garrard Greene as Hughes, Robert Glenister as Raymond, Adrian Egan as Smithers, Nigel Graham as Jackson and David Graham as Conway.

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in 1984.

0101Little Girl Lost, By Rosemary Timperley1979101420130211/12 (BBC7)
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Her daughter-in-law is worried. Can Mrs Grove talk with her husband beyond the grave?

Her daughter-in-law is worried. Can Mrs Grove really talk with her husband beyond the grave?

Stars Ruth Dunning.

By Rosemary Timperley

By Rosemary Timperley.

Rosemary Timperley's tale dramatised by Derek Hoddinott..

Stars Ruth Dunning as Mrs Grove, Jenny Linden as Sally, John Carson as Herbert, Bernadette Windsor as Janet and Adrian Egan as the Doctor / John Grove.

Director: Derek Hoddinott

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in 1979.

Sally.... Jenny Linden

Herbert.... John Carson

Mrs Grove.... Ruth Dunning

Janet.... Bernadette Windsor

Doctor / John Grove.... Adrian Egan

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in October 1979.

Sally - Jenny Linden

Herbert - John Carson

Mrs Grove - Ruth Dunning

Janet - Bernadette Windsor

Doctor / John Grove - Adrian Egan

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0102What Was It?, By Fitz-james O'brien197910212

By Fitz-james O'brien

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0103The Family, By John Elliott197911113

By John Elliott

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0104Walk On The Water, By Rosemary Timperley1979112120130212/13 (BBC7)
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A salutary lesson about talking to strangers, as a young girl finds her whole life blighted by one encounter.

A series of stories of the Supernatural. Rosemary Timperley's tale dramatised by Derek Hoddinott.

Stars Anna Cooper as Rachel, Ursula Howells as Mother, Jack May as Father, David Ashford as Peter and Brian Hewlett as the Man. With Brian Haines, Trevor Cooper and Leonard Fenton.

Director: Derek Hoddinott

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in 1979.

Young Rachel finds her whole life blighted by one encounter

Rachel.... Anna Cooper

Mother.... Ursula Howells

Father.... Jack May

Peter.... David Ashford

Man.... Brian Hewlett

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in November 1979.

Young Rachel finds her whole life blighted by one encounter. Stars Anna Cooper.

A salutary lesson about talking to strangers, as young Rachel finds her whole life blighted by one encounter. Stars Anna Cooper.

By Rosemary Timperley

By Rosemary Timperley. Young Rachel finds her whole life blighted by one encounter.

By Rosemary Timperley. A salutary lesson about talking to strangers, as young Rachel finds her whole life blighted by one encounter. Stars Anna Cooper.

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Rachel - Anna Cooper

Mother - Ursula Howells

Father - Jack May

Peter - David Ashford

Man - BRIAN HEWLETT

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By WILKIE COLLINS

Isaac lives in constant fear of a knife-wielding female. But is she of this Earth, or from beyond the grave? Stars CHARLES KAY.

Isaac lives in constant fear of a knife-wielding female. But is she even of this Earth?

By WILKIE COLLINS. Isaac lives in fear of a knife-wielding female. Is she of this Earth?

Isaac lives in constant fear of a knife-wielding female. But is she of this Earth - or from beyond the grave?

A series of stories of the Supernatural. WILKIE COLLINS's tale dramatised by DEREK HODDINOTT.

Stars CHARLES KAY as Isaac, Maureen O'Brien as Rebecca, Richard Bebb as The Doctor, Douglas Blackwell as The Landlord and KATHERINE PARR as Mrs Stratchard. With DAVID TIMSON and Danny Schiller.

Director: DEREK HODDINOTT

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in 1979.

By WILKIE COLLINS. Isaac lives in constant fear of a knife-wielding female. But is she of this Earth, or from beyond the grave? Stars CHARLES KAY.

A series of stories of the Supernatural.WILKIE COLLINS's tale dramatised by DEREK HODDINOTT.

Isaac.... Charles Kay

Rebecca.... Maureen O'Brien

Doctor.... Richard Bebb

Landlord.... Douglas Blackwell

Mrs Stratchard.... Katherine Parr

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in November 1979.

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Isaac - CHARLES KAY

Rebecca - Maureen O'Brien

Doctor - Richard Bebb

Landlord - Douglas Blackwell

Mrs Stratchard - KATHERINE PARR

With DAVID TIMSON and Danny Schiller.,

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Can Mary refuse the offer made by a strange voice claiming to be her grandfather?

Mary must face her fears. Can she refuse the offer made by a strange voice claiming to be her grandfather? Stars Gwen Watford.

By Rosemary Timperley. Can Mary refuse the voice claiming to be her grandfather?

A series of stories of the Supernatural. Rosemary Timperley's tale dramatised by Patricia Mays.

Stars Gwen Watford as Mary, George Pravda as the Captain, Patsy Rowlands as Mrs Maple, David Ashford as the Doctor. With Heather Bell and Alexander John.

Director: Derek Hoddinott

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in 1979.

By Rosemary Timperley. Mary must face her fears. Can she refuse the offer made by a strange voice claiming to be her grandfather? Stars Gwen Watford.

Mary.... Gwen Watford

Captain.... George Pravda

Mrs Maple.... Patsy Rowlands

Doctor.... David Ashford

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in January 1982.

\Stars Gwen Watford.

\ Stars Gwen Watford.

Mary - Gwen Watford

Captain - George Pravda

Mrs Maple - Patsy Rowlands

Doctor - David Ashford

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By H G WELLS. A man encounters a troubled spirit. But could this meeting lead to tragedy?

H G WELLS' supernatural tale, dramatised by Patricia Mays

Starring Donald Houston as Clayton, Christopher Guard as Sanderson, Michael Cochrane as Wish, John Gillett as Evans and Gary Cady as the Barman

Director: Derek Hoddinott

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in 1982.

By H G WELLS. A man encounters a troubled spirit. But could this meeting lead to tragedy? Starring Donald Houston and Christopher Guard.

By H G Wells

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A man encounters a troubled spirit. But could this meeting lead to tragedy?

A man encounters a troubled spirit. But could this meeting lead to tragedy? Starring Donald Houston and Christopher Guard.

By H G WELLS. A man encounters a troubled spirit. But could this meeting lead to tragedy?

H G WELLS' supernatural tale, dramatised by Patricia Mays

Starring Donald Houston as Clayton, Christopher Guard as Sanderson, Michael Cochrane as Wish, John Gillett as Evans and Gary Cady as the Barman

Director: Derek Hoddinott

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in 1982.

By H G WELLS. A man encounters a troubled spirit. But could this meeting lead to tragedy? Starring Donald Houston and Christopher Guard.

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By H G Wells

A man encounters a troubled spirit. But could this meeting lead to tragedy?

A man encounters a troubled spirit. But could this meeting lead to tragedy? Starring Donald Houston and Christopher Guard.

By H G Wells. A man encounters a troubled spirit. But could this meeting lead to tragedy?

H G Wells' supernatural tale, dramatised by Patricia Mays

Starring Donald Houston as Clayton, Christopher Guard as Sanderson, Michael Cochrane as Wish, John Gillett as Evans and Gary Cady as the Barman

Director: Derek Hoddinott

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in 1982.

By H G Wells. A man encounters a troubled spirit. But could this meeting lead to tragedy? Starring Donald Houston and Christopher Guard.

H G WELLS's ghostly tale dramatised by Patricia Mays.

Clayton - Donald Houston

Sanderson - Christopher Guard

Michael Cochrane - Wish

John Gillett - Evans

The Barman - Gary Cady

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in February 1982.

0109Christina, By Daphne Castell1980081619820213 (WS)By Daphne Castell

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0110The Late Departure, By Glenn Chandler19800823By Glenn Chandler

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0111Esmeralda, By John Keir Cross1980083020130219/20 (BBC7)
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By John Keir Cross

Felix might be free of his wife, but who is the woman claiming to be his daughter?

Felix might finally be free of his wife, but who is the mysterious woman claiming to be his daughter? Starring GEORGE BAKER.

By John Keir Cross. Who is the mysterious woman claiming to be Felix's daughter?

By John Keir Cross. Felix might finally be free of his wife, but who is the mysterious woman claiming to be his daughter? Starring GEORGE BAKER.

By: John Keir Cross

Dramatised by: Patricia Mays

Mr Broome.... George Baker

Esmeralda.... Kim Braden

With

Pauline Letts

Katherine Parr

David Gooderson

Crawford Logan

Directed by Derek Hoddinott for World Service Drama

First broadcast on BBC World Service in February 1982.

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0112A Pair Of Hands, By Arthur Quiller Couch19800906SunHaunted was a World Service series, broadcast in 1980, that included both classic and contemporary horror stories in a 30 min format.

The radio adaptations are by Derek Hoddinott.The radio adaptations are by DEREK HODDINOTT.Sun

By Arthur Quiller Couch

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The radio adaptations are by DEREK HODDINOTT.Sun

The radio adaptations are by Derek Hoddinott.Haunted was a World Service series, broadcast in 1980, that included both classic and contemporary horror stories in a 30 min format.

Haunted was a World Service series, broadcast in 1980, that included both classic and contemporary horror stories in a 30 min format.Haunted was a World Service series, broadcast in 1980, that included both classic and contemporary horror stories in a 30 min format.Haunted was a World Service series, broadcast in 1980, that included both classic and contemporary horror stories in a 30 min format.

0113Keeping His Promise, By Algernon Blackwood1980091319840725 (WS)13

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By R Chetwynd-Hayes. A fire warden team are put to the test during a 1940 bombing raid.

By R Chetwynd-Hayes. A fire warden team are put to the toughest test during a 1940 bombing raid. Will they all survive? Stars Reginald Marsh.

A fire warden team are put to the test during a 1940 bombing raid. Will they all survive?

1940: A fire warden team are put to the severest test during a bombing raid. Will they all survive?

R Chetwynd-Hayes's creepy tale dramatised for radio by Patricia Mays.

Stars Reginald Marsh as Drayton. Garrard Greene as Hughes, Robert Glenister as Raymond, Adrian Egan as Smithers, Nigel Graham as Jackson and David Graham as Conway.

Director: Derek Hoddinott

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in 1984.

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Drayton.... Reginald Marsh

Hughes.... Garrard Green

Raymond.... Robert Glenister

Smithers.... Adrian Egan

Jackson.... Nigel Graham

David.... Graham Conway.

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in July 1984.

Drayton - Reginald Marsh

Hughes - Garrard Green

Raymond - Robert Glenister

Smithers - Adrian Egan

Jackson - Nigel Graham

David - Graham Conway.

0301The Lamp, By Agatha Christie1984070720130225/26 (BBC7)
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By Agatha Christie

A sickly young boy settles into a new address, but his ghostly playmate has other ideas.

A sickly young boy settles into a new address, but his ghostly playmate has other ideas. Stars Judy Cornwell and TIMOTHY BATESON.

By Agatha Christie. A boy settles into a new address, but his playmate has other ideas.

By Agatha Christie. A sickly young boy settles into a new address, but his ghostly playmate has other ideas. Stars Judy Cornwell and Timothy Bateson.

A boy settles into a new address, but his ghostly playmate has other ideas.

A sickly young boy settles at a new address, but his ghostly playmate has other ideas...

Agatha Christie's creepy tale dramatised by Patricia Mays.

Stars Judy Cornwell as Mrs Lancaster, Timothy Bateson as Mr Windburn, Marco Ferraro as Geoffrey, William Eadle as Radnor, Arnold Diamond as the Doctor and Simon Meacock as the Child.

Director: Derek Hoddinott

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in 1984.

Mrs Lancaster - Judy Cornwell

Mr Windburn - Timothy Bateson

Marco Ferraro - Geoffrey

Radnor - William Eadle

Arnold Diamond - Doctor

Simon Meacock - Child

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in July 1984.

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By R Chetwynd-hayes

Roland is dying. But could he possibly be haunting his wife while he is still alive? Stars ROSEMARY LEACH and Leslie Sands.

By R Chetwynd-Hayes. Could Roland possibly be haunting his wife while he is still alive?

By R Chetwynd-Hayes. Roland is dying. But could he possibly be haunting his wife while he is still alive? Stars Rosemary Leach and Leslie Sands.

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Roland is dying. But could he possibly be haunting his wife while he's still alive?

R Chetwynd-Hayes's creepy tale dramatised for radio by Patricia Mays.

Stars Rosemary Leach as Mary, Leslie Sands as Roland and Hilda Schroeder as Mrs Parkins.

Director: Derek Hoddinott

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in 1984.

Mary.... Rosemary Leach

Roland.... Leslie Sands

Mrs Parkins.... Hilda Schroeder

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in July 1984.

Mary - Rosemary Leach

Roland - Leslie Sands

Mrs Parkins - Hilda Schroeder

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By JB Priestley. A patient fears evil is at work in the shape of a sinister conspiracy.

By JB Priestley. A patient fears evil is at work in the shape of a sinister conspiracy. Will his psychiatrist be able to help?

Stars Tony Britton.

A patient fears evil is at work in the shape of a sinister conspiracy. Stars Tony Britton.

By JB Priestley. A patient fears evil is at work in the shape of a sinister conspiracy. Will his psychiatrist be able to help? Stars Tony Britton.

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A patient fears evil is at work in the shape of a sinister conspiracy. Will his psychHome Front - Omnibus

JB Priestley's creepy tale dramatised for radio by Patricia Mays.

Stars Tony Britton as Patson and Jack May as Dr Smith.

Producer: Derek Hoddinott

Director: Martin Williamson

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in 1984.

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Can a family holiday overcome all the issues that divide a bickering family? Stars Peter Sallis and Nicholas Lyndhurst.

Can a holiday overcome all the issues that divide a bickering family? Stars Peter Sallis.

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By Rosemary Timperley. Can a holiday overcome the issues that divide a bickering family?

By Rosemary Timperley. Can a family holiday overcome all the issues that divide a bickering family? Stars PETER SALLIS and NICHOLAS LYNDHURST.

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Rosemary Timperley's chilling story dramatised by Patricia Mays.

Haunted is a series of tales of the supernatural.

Edward - Peter Sallis

Jack - Nicholas Lyndhurst

Frances - Patsy Rowlands

Gregory - Gregory de Polnay

Annabelle - Sonia Fraser

Director: Derek Hoddinott

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in July 1984.

~Haunted is a series of tales of the supernatural.