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EPISODE · Oct 16, 2025 · 26 MIN

THE DEMON LOVER by Elizabeth Bowen (Weird Tales)

from Tales of Suspense · host Random Acts

Step into the shadowed corridors of wartime London with “The Demon Lover”, a spine-tingling radio adaptation of Elizabeth Bowen’s classic ghost story, presented by BBC Radio Drama.Follow Mrs Kathleen Drover (Jenny Howe) as she returns to her family home amidst the blitz-scarred streets, only to discover a mysterious letter bearing a promise she thought long buried. Narrated by Maggie Steed as Elizabeth Bowen, this 45-minute production weaves together atmospheric soundscapes, uncanny suspense, and wartime nostalgia.Full Cast & Crew Elizabeth Bowen (Narrator): Maggie SteedMrs Kathleen Drover: Jenny HoweThe Soldier: Jonathan KeebleFather: Stephen ThorneMother: Shirley DixonMr Drover: Christopher ScottDramatization & Script Adaptation: Christopher HawesDirector: Marion NancarrowAudiences will be drawn to the richly layered sound design—from the creaking floorboards and distant air-raid sirens to the haunting piano motif that underscores Drover’s escalating dread.🔔 Don’t miss this evocative journey into the unknown—hit play now and experience why BBC Radio Drama continues to set the gold standard for audio storytelling!

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Step into the shadowed corridors of wartime London with “The Demon Lover”, a spine-tingling radio adaptation of Elizabeth Bowen’s classic ghost story, presented by BBC Radio Drama.Follow Mrs Kathleen Drover (Jenny Howe) as she returns to her family...

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