Mysterious Circumstances

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The "Mysterious Circumstances" BBC Radio Plays are a collection of 26 half-hour thriller radio dramas, primarily distributed by the BBC Transcription Service. These plays were recorded between 1958 and 1989 and showcase a variety of authors, including well-known names like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Charles Dickens, M.R. James, and W.W. Jacobs.Key characteristics:
  • Genre: Thriller and mystery.
  • Duration: Each play is approximately 30 minutes long.
  • Origin: Produced by the BBC, with some plays specifically made for the Transcription Service, meaning they might not have been broadcast domestically within the UK.
  • Authors: The series features adaptations of classic works by famous authors alongside original scripts.
Some notable episodes and authors featured in the series include:
  • "The New Catacomb" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
  • "A Glass of Lemonade" by Barry Bermange
  • "What Do You Think?" by Francis Durbridge
  • "The Goblins Who Stole A Sexton" by Charles Dickens (a reading by Sir Ralph Richardson)
  • "The Demon King" by J.B. Priestley
  • "The Dancing Partner" by Jerome K. Jerome
  • "The Lady on the Grey" by John Collier
  • "An Unrecorded Instance" by Marie Belloc Lowndes
  • "Martin's Close" by M.R. James
  • "W.S." by L.P. Hartley
  • "Night Drive To Dover" by Julian Symons
  • "Oh Whistle and I'll Come to You" by M.R. James
  • "Returned Without Thanks" by Berkely Mather
  • "Cold Storage" by Philip Levene
  • "The Drowned Village" by Berlie Doherty
  • "The Secret Sharer" by Joseph Conrad
  • "Fiddler of the Reels" by Thomas Hardy
  • "Markheim" by Robert Louis Stevenson
  • "Shadow of a Magnitude" by Michael Robson
  • "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs
These plays offer a fascinating glimpse into a golden age of radio drama, characterized by strong storytelling and evocative soundscapes.

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Episode Date
Mysterious Circumstances - 20 - Night Drive To Dover
Jun 17, 2020
Mysterious Circumstances - 19 - The Secret Sharer
Jun 17, 2020
Mysterious Circumstances - 18 - Fiddler Of The Reels
Jun 17, 2020
Mysterious Circumstances - 17 - The Goblin Who Stole A Sexton
Jun 17, 2020
Mysterious Circumstances - 16 - Lady On The Grey
Jun 17, 2020
Mysterious Circumstances - 15 - Markheim
Jun 17, 2020
Mysterious Circumstances - 13 - The Demon King
Jun 17, 2020
Mysterious Circumstances - 12 - Oh Whistle And I'll Come To You
Jun 17, 2020
Mysterious Circumstances - 11 - The Monkey's Paw
Jun 17, 2020
Mysterious Circumstances - 10 - What Do You Think
Jun 17, 2020
Mysterious Circumstances - 09 - Returned Without Thanks
Jun 17, 2020
Mysterious Circumstances - 08 - An Unrecorded Instance
Jun 17, 2020
Mysterious Circumstances - 07 - Cold Storage
Jun 17, 2020
Mysterious Circumstances - 06 - A Glass Of Lemonade
Jun 17, 2020
Mysterious Circumstances - 05 - WS
Jun 17, 2020
Mysterious Circumstances - 04 - The New Catacomb
Jun 17, 2020
Mysterious Circumstances - 02 - Shadow Of A Magnitude
Jun 17, 2020