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M. R. James: Stories I Have Tried to Write
- Seven Full-Cast BBC Radio Dramas
- Narrated by: David March, Michael Williams, full cast
- Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins
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Summary
A series of full-cast ghost stories based on plots by M. R. James.
In 1929, M. R. James penned an essay called 'Stories I Have Tried to Write', in which he detailed plots that had failed to blossom and fragments of tales that never materialised, recalling them 'for the benefit of someone else'. In this BBC Radio series, Sheila Hodgson takes advantage of his generosity, fleshing out these sketchy ideas into full-blown dramas. Some are narrated by M. R. James himself, while others feature the author as a character, caught up in strange, inexplicable events.
The Whisper in the Ear - M. R. James recounts the curious affair of young undergraduate Robert Stafford and his mysterious train companion.
Turn Turn Turn - The Cambridge provost tells a chilling cautionary tale of witchcraft in Cambridge, in an attempt to heal a rift between a vicar and his son.
The Backward Glance - The unsettling story of a mysterious 18th-century mask made of black silk - and skin...
Here Am I, Where Are You? - The tale of a cursed professor with a curious red book, a wayward nephew and a Georgian tankard.
Echoes from the Abbey - An invitation to spend Christmas at Medborough Abbey leads to a ghostly encounter for distinguished academic Dr James.
The Lodestone - A young illustrator becomes obsessed with drawing the gravestone of a 17th-century witch.
The Boat Hook - Visiting Trondheim Cathedral, Dr James is unsettled by the appearance of a small model boat...
David March and Michael Williams star in these haunting supernatural dramas, which will thrill all fans of M. R. James' original ghost stories.
NB: Due to the age of some of the recordings, the sound quality may vary
Written by Sheila Hodgson
Based on ideas by M. R. James
Directed by David Johnston
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- Kindle Customer
- 12-10-24
Ok but
.i think the content was ok and the stories were good on the whole but; they were too modern in style. I'm sure MR wouldn't have minded as he'd left the fragments for future generations, but I did. The depth is just not there and I don't think he should have been the protagonist in all the stories.
I would much rather the original author had made something of them.
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- robert wardell
- 25-05-24
I wish there were even more of these stories
The best m.r. james stories since the originals, the best listen I have had for a considerable time. Good quality sound.
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- mec
- 06-11-23
A worthy successor to MRJ
I loved this, well written, truly scary. Very enjoyable, I finished it in one sitting.
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- 29-10-23
THE BRILLIANT M R JAMES
Yes this is a collection of stories based on the plots M R James wrote but could not finish so decided to leave this collection for the benefit of other writers to complete. These are acceptable dramas and seeing as we have actor David March as a memorable
M.R. James, we can relax and just sit back and enjoy them for what they are and they are not that bad. I would add more of these to my collection, so come on Audible. and BBC, please I want some more…
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- Joanna
- 03-05-24
Delightful!
I heard these on R4 extra, where they are occasionally repeated. They are witty, brilliantly acted, real gems. I was thrilled to be able to buy them.
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