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Haunting tales from legendary writer Rosemary Timperley
Delve into the world of Rosemary Timperley if you dare! In this chilling collection, discover ten chilling full-cast dramatisations of sinister stories and suspenseful tales and immerse yourself in a totally unique listening experience. Recorded with a full musical score, these standalone tales are perfect for fans of the supernatural and will raise goosebumps on even the warmest of days.Listen to ten of Timperley’s most thrilling tales, available to download as a collection for the first time and discover a terrifying and haunting world from a talented writer like no other.Walk on the Water - A young girl finds her whole life blighted by an encounter with a mysterious stranger.Listen to the Silence - Mary must face her fears but can she refuse an offer made by a strange voice claiming to be her grandfather?Channel Crossing - Can a holiday overcome the issues dividing a bickering family? Starring Peter Sallis and Nicholas Lyndhurst.Shadows of the Past - An amnesiac seeks answers in the house where he was traumatised as a child.Mists of Memory - Young cellist Janet meets a confused old man who seems oddly familiar. But what does he mean by ''music is where I live’?Dare Game - A chance meeting of old school friends revives memories of a very dangerous game…Little Girl Lost - Can Mrs. Grove really talk with her husband beyond the grave?Where are you, Juliet? - Rowena moves into a flat haunted by the presence of its previous owner, Juliet. But where is she and what is the mystery surrounding her disappearance?Hanged on Tuesday - Married on a Tuesday? A haunting exploration of the old folklore saying…Christmas Meeting - A woman is alone on Christmas, and it can be the loneliest day in the world.Born in 1920, Rose Timperley authored over 60 novels as well as hundreds of short stories and feature articles for the most popular publications of the day. A writer in tune with her society and its treatment of women, Timperley injects horror into her work in a way that makes her stories as relevant now as when they were written. Her work has been collected in many anthologies, including Roald Dahl''s Book of Ghost Stories. Timperley also wrote several acclaimed radio and television scripts with her short story Harry adapted into film several times.Please note: Due to the age of the recordings, the sound quality may vary.©2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2024 BBC Studios Distribution LtdCreditsAll pieces written by Rosemary TimperleyWith thanks to Keith Wickham for sourcing audio files.Walk on the Water First Broadcast on the BBC World Service, Nov 1979Listen to the Silence First Broadcast on the BBC World Service, Jan 1982Channel Crossing First Broadcast on the BBC World Service, 5 Jul 1984Shadows of the PastFirst Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 26 Feb 1972Mists of Memory First broadcast on the BBC World Service, Mar 1982Little Girl Lost First broadcast on the BBC World Service, Oct 1979Dare Game First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme, Apr 1964Where are you, Juliet? First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, Oct 1987Hanged on TuesdayFirst Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 27 Jan 1971Christmas Meeting First Broadcast on BBC Home Service Basic, 19 Dec 1963
