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Tales of Suspense

Suspense is a radio drama series broadcast on CBS Radio from 1940 through 1962. One of the premier drama programs of the Golden Age of Radio, Suspense was subtitled “radio’s outstanding theater of thrills” and focused on suspense thriller-type scripts, usually featuring leading Hollywood actors of the era.

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"The Veldt" by RAY BRADBURY • Classic Radio Play

Tales of Suspense ·

2025/07/04

A giant of 20th century genre fiction, Bradbury’s imaginative stories lend themselves particularly well to the audio medium.The Veldt (dramatized by Jack Pulman)A futuristic cautionary tale about the perils of smart technology, where danger prowls in the nursery... Ray Bradbury's gripping sci-fi story first published in 1950.Lydia/Witch… Diana OlssonGeorge… John CazabonPeter… Jon HewittWendy/Grethel… Nina LudlowDavid… Bruce WightmanAdapted by Jack Pulman.Produced by Frederick Bradnum and first

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ANCIENT SORCERIES by Algernon Blackwood (Escape!)

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2025/06/17

Timid commuter, Arthur Vezin becomes too enchanted with a sleepy and strange French town and its people to leave. He's slowly drawn more and more into their realm of secrets and talk of ancient memories...and is struck by how the people there resemble cats, both in looks and behavior...Starring Kaye Brinker and Paul FreesStory by Algernon BlackwoodAdapted by Les CrutchfieldMusic by Cy FeuerDirected by William Robson Born in Shooter's Hill and educated at Wellington College, Algernon Blackwood had a

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56:49

R.D. Wingfield's DEADFALL (BBC Radio Drama)

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2025/06/10

Harry Davies (Bob Peck), an explosives expert, is in the demolition business blowing up old factory chimneys. But years earlier, he was a special agent in an undercover branch of the Ministry of Defense called "The Section," where he was involved in an assassination attempt on a rising African politician. Now, another attempt on the same man's life brings Harry out of retirement. Is this coincidence, or his past catching up with him?Harry Davies ...... Bob PeckJenny Brown ...... Julie BerryTom

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27:10

M.R. James' Oh Whistle and I'll Come to You

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2025/05/29

“Easy enough to whistle, but there's no telling what will answer...”Professor Parkins uncovers a very curious artefact. MR James’s ghostly story adapted by Michael and Mollie Hardwick.Starring Michael Hordern as Professor ParkinsBrown ...... Earle GreyPurdon ...... James Thomason Chambermaid/Small Boy ...... Sheila Grant Waiter ...... Anthony Hall Colonel Wilson ...... Austin Trevor Mrs Spenlow ...... Hilda Kriseman Rogers ...... Rolf Lefebvre The Thing ...... Malcolm Hayes

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24:10

Franz Kafka's COUNTRY DOCTOR (The Black Mass) Radio Play

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2025/05/19

"A Country Doctor" (German: "Ein Landarzt") is a short story written in 1917 by Franz Kafka.The tale follows a medical professional on an emergency visit to a sick patient on a winter night. The doctor faces absurd, surreal predicaments that pull him along and finally doom him.August 14, 1964. KPFA/KPFK, Los Angeles/Berkeley. "A Country Doctor". Jack Nessel (creator), Larry Madin, Erik Bauersfeld (adaptor, producer, performer), Pat Franklyn, Bernard Mayes, John Whiting (technical production), Peter

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59:56

The Day the Earth Stood Still (Lux Radio Theatre)

Tales of Suspense ·

2025/05/14

After a flying saucer lands in Washington, D.C., the United States Army quickly surrounds it. A humanoid emerges and announces that he comes "in peace and with good will". When he unexpectedly opens a small device, he is shot and wounded by a nervous soldier. A tall robot emerges from the saucer and quickly disintegrates the soldiers' weapons. The alien orders the robot, Gort, to desist. He explains that the now-broken device was a gift for the President of the United States that would have enabled

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28:11

Dark They Were, and Golden Eyed (BBC Radio Theatre)...

Tales of Suspense ·

2025/04/28

In this hour, we're going to MARS! Colonization rockets are leaving Earth, and headed for the wind-swept Martian deserts, and your tickets are waiting. Join us for a Martian adventure, seen through the eyes of a story called "Dark They Were and Golden-Eyed," written by Ray Bradbury and produced as a radio drama by Mike McDonough. It's part of a series of award-winning radio dramas based on Bradbury's short stories called "Bradbury 13." Rocket's leaving! Join us!Featured in the cast were Bryce

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28:13

I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream (BBC Radio) Harlan...

Tales of Suspense ·

2025/04/25

It’s 109 years after the near annihilation of humanity. Just four men and one woman remain, and they have one final battle… with a psychotic computer. Starring David Soul.Harlan Ellison’s famous sci-fi story comes to radio with the author taking the role of the psychotic computer which has prevailed in mankind's last war.Ted .... David SoulAM .... Harlan EllisonEllen .... Abi EniolaNimdok …. Ewan BaileyGorrister …. David TimsonBenny …. Jason O'MaraProducer: Ned ChailletFirst broadcast in Chillers on

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41:06

"The Hunt" (Twilight Zone) by Shelley Burman

Tales of Suspense ·

2025/04/19

An old man and a hound-dog named Rip, off for an evening's pleasure in quest of raccoon. Usually, these evenings end with one tired old man, one battle-scarred hound dog, and one or more extremely dead raccoons, but as you may suspect, that will not be the case tonight. These hunters won't be coming home from the hill. They're headed for the backwoods — of The Twilight Zone.The plot is based on a 1953 episode of The Kate Smith Hour, "The Hound of Heaven", which was written by Earl Hamner Jr.Arthur

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27:53

The House in Cypress Canyon (Suspense!)

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2025/04/16

The script for this famous broadcast was authored by Robert L. Richards. It was performed only once on Suspense. Its popularity was not contemporary. Its reputation grew among classic radio fans who were able to play it again and again. It is a mainstay of radio fans and nostalgia broadcasters as part of their Halloween playlists.The House in Cypress Canyon follows a happy young couple who realize their new house has creaks and noises and spooky sounds that make it difficult to live there. The house

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58:56

H.G. Wells' WAR OF THE WORLDS

Tales of Suspense ·

2025/04/13

"The War of the Worlds" was a Halloween episode of the radio series The Mercury Theatre on the Air directed and narrated by Orson Welles as an adaptation of H. G. Wells's novel The War of the Worlds (1898) that was performed and broadcast live on October 30, 1938, over the CBS Radio Network.The episode is infamous for inciting a panic by convincing some members of the listening audience that a Martian invasion was taking place, though the scale of panic is disputed, as the program had relatively few

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29:15

The Otherworld Child (Suspense!) by David Calcutt

Tales of Suspense ·

2025/04/10

"It was only when she got back to her cottage and the candles were lit, that she saw what a strange creature it was she'd found..." To ease her granddaughter’s concerns over disfiguring marks on her baby’s face, Gran shares the unlikely tale of Alice Proudfoot. Stars Mary Wimbush (The Archers’ Julia Pargetter) as Gran, Rebecca Wright as Alice, and Alex Jones as Joe.David Calcutt's play is based on the traditional story of lonely Alice Proudfoot and her curious discovery in a moonlit wood. First

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109:03

AN AMATEUR CORPSE 🎭 Charles Paris Mystery Radio Play

Tales of Suspense ·

2025/04/07

Starring Bill Nighy as the charmingly down-on-his-luck actor turned amateur sleuth.When Charles Paris agrees to take part in an amateur theatre production, he expects missed cues and mediocre performances—not murder. But when a fellow cast member turns up dead, Charles finds himself drawn into a deadly mystery backstage.Adapted from Simon Brett’s acclaimed novel and broadcast by the BBC, this radio drama is a delightful blend of dry wit, theatrical mischief, and a tightly-wound mystery. 🔊 A

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"The ABC Murders" by Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot...

Tales of Suspense ·

2025/04/04

The ABC Murders is a gripping radio adaptation of Agatha Christie's classic detective story, where the brilliant Hercule Poirot faces one of his most baffling and chilling cases.A serial killer, known only as "ABC," is leaving a trail of bodies across England, each victim found with a letter of the alphabet at the scene of their death. As the murders unfold in a seemingly random pattern, Poirot is called upon to unravel the twisted motives behind these horrific crimes. With his keen intellect and

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110:37

DEAD ROOM FARCE (A Charles Paris Mystery)

Tales of Suspense ·

2025/03/30

Dead Room Farce is a darkly comedic radio play by Simon Brett, blending the classic elements of murder mystery and farce with a sharp, satirical twist.Set in an old, crumbling mansion, the story follows a group of guests who have gathered for what they believe will be a simple weekend getaway. However, things quickly take a chaotic turn when a murder occurs, and secrets long buried begin to surface.As the characters scramble to solve the crime, they find themselves caught in a web of absurd

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86:03

Agatha Christie's "MURDER of ROGER ACKROYD"

Tales of Suspense ·

2025/03/23

Step into the world of deception and intrigue with this full radio adaptation of "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd," one of Agatha Christie's most famous and controversial mysteries. When the wealthy Roger Ackroyd is found murdered in his study, Hercule Poirot must unravel a web of secrets, lies, and shocking twists to uncover the truth.With unforgettable characters and a legendary ending that changed detective fiction forever, this classic radio play brings Christie's masterpiece to life in dramatic

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54:52

"Death at the Desert Inn" by Marcy Kahan

Tales of Suspense ·

2025/03/20

Tune in for a thrilling radio play of "Death at the Desert Inn" by Marcy Kahan, a gripping tale full of suspense, mystery, and intrigue. Set against the stark backdrop of a remote desert inn, this captivating drama unfolds as guests find themselves caught in a web of deception and danger. With unexpected twists and unforgettable characters, "Death at the Desert Inn" will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Listen carefully, as secrets are uncovered and lives are forever changed in

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"The Haunted Hotel" by Wilkie Collins

Tales of Suspense ·

2025/01/15

Wilkie Collins' "The Haunted Hotel" is a tale of mystery, gothic horror, and suspense. Set in 1860, the story follows the formidable Countess Narona who marries a wealthy young aristocrat in London. Shortly after their marriage, the couple travels to Venice where the husband dies under suspicious circumstances, leaving the countess a rich widow. As the plot unfolds, guests at a Venetian hotel years later are haunted by the ghost of the murder victim seeking revenge. Central characters include the

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Agatha Christie's Mysterious Affair at Styles -...

Tales of Suspense ·

2025/01/08

"The Mysterious Affair at Styles" is the debut detective novel by British author Agatha Christie, introducing Hercule Poirot, Inspector Japp, and Arthur Hastings. Set during World War I, the plot unfolds at Styles Court in Essex, where Hastings is invited to stay by his friend John Cavendish. The household is disrupted when Emily Inglethorp, the wealthy owner of Styles and a patron of Poirot, is found poisoned. Poirot, a meticulous Belgian refugee detective with a knack for understanding human

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80:42

Hercule Poirot's Christmas - Agatha Christie's...

Tales of Suspense ·

2024/12/22

Hercule Poirot's Christmas was first published in the UK by the Collins Crime Club on 19 December 1938. It was published in the US by Dodd, Mead and Company in February 1939 under the title of Murder for Christmas. A paperback edition in the US by Avon books in 1947 changed the title again to A Holiday for Murder. The book features the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot and is a locked room mystery. The premise is a family reuniting for Christmas, and they find the host of the gathering murdered in

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