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"The WOMAN in BLACK" by Susan Hill - BBC Radio

"The WOMAN in BLACK" by Susan Hill - BBC Radio

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 Arthur Kipps, a young solicitor from London, is dispatched to the remote marshlands to settle the estate of the reclusive Mrs. Drablow. As the fog-shrouded causeway submerges with the tide, Kipps unearths a chilling legacy of grief—an abandoned nursery, a ghostly Woman in Black, and the anguished cries of a child.

Adapted for radio by John Strickland and produced by BBC Radio 4 Extra, this haunting four‑part series weaves gothic suspense with the stark beauty of the English coast.

Cast List
John Woodvine – Older Arthur Kipps
Robert Glenister – Young Arthur Kipps
Paula Tilbrook – Esme (stepmother)
Christopher Kent – Tomes (house servant)
Stuart Richmond – Mr Bentley / Mr Jerome
Rod Arthur – Samuel Daley
Jane Marlowe – Isabelle
Jason Doane – Oliver
Diane Whitley – Mrs Daley
James Quinn – Kekwick, the pony‑trap driver

Directed by Chris Wallace with music by Derek Pierce, each episode builds dread through sound design, narrative tension, and an unforgettable performance cast. Whether you’re a seasoned audio drama aficionado or discovering the power of storytelling through sound, this classic ghost tale promises sleepless nights and lingering unease.
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