Sheila Hodgson - A Whisper In The Ear

Ghost storywriter M R James encounters a perplexed young Englishman whilst cycling in France. His perplexity soon changes to distress -

I have told many stories, ghost stories. only ghost stories, I never cared to tell any other kind and the question arises: Do I believe in ghosts? Well I am prepared to consider evidence. Take for example, the curious business of the train companion...”

Written by Sheila Hodgson, based on an idea by M R James.

M R James - David March

Robert Stafford - Steve Hodson

Madame Blanche Angier - Grizelda Hervey

Madame Louise Angier - Mandy Cuthbert

Hotel Manager/Anstey Guthrie - Jeffrey Segal

Waiter - Douglas Blackwell

Produced and directed by David Johnston.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1976.

Whilst cycling in France, ghost story writer M R James meets a perplexed young Englishman.

Whilst cycling in France, ghost storywriter M R James meets a perplexed young Englishman. With David March and Steve Hodson.

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1976100720240824 (BBC7)