The Willows By Algernon Blackwood

Episodes

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01The Body In The Water2005032920130928 (BBC7)
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When the narrator and his companion camp on a remote island, they think they see a body in the water and a man calling to them.

But that's just the start of this clawing claustrophobic story of suspense and mounting terror.

Algernon Blackwood's chilling tale read in four parts by Roger Allam.

Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in March 2005.

Terror strikes as the narrator and his companion camp on a remote island.

02False Haven2005033020131005 (BBC7)
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The canoe is damaged.

The narrator decides the willow trees must be against their presence on the island...

Algernon Blackwood's chilling tale read by Roger Allam.

Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in March 2005.

The narrator decides the willow trees are against their presence on the island.

03A New Order Of Experience2005033120131012 (BBC7)
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The companions prepare for a second night and the inevitable attack from the island's mysterious forces.

Algernon Blackwood's chilling tale read by Roger Allam.

Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in March 2005.

The companions anticipate an attack from the island's mysterious forces.

04The Alternate Sacrifice2005040120131019 (BBC7)
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The Swede offers his opinion on the island's evil forces and the necessity of offering them a sacrifice.

Algernon Blackwood's chilling tale concluded by Roger Allam.

Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in April 2005.

The Swede thinks the island's evil forces need to be offered a sacrifice.