Episode 243: The Signal-Man (Year Five)

Episode 243 January 01, 2022 00:41:09
Episode 243: The Signal-Man (Year Five)
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Episode 243: The Signal-Man (Year Five)

Jan 01 2022 | 00:41:09

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Show Notes

Happy New Year! We are celebrating every last drop of the holiday season, ending the year with our traditional presentation of different adaptations of Charles Dickens' other famous ghost story, “The Signal-Man.” The first time we did this, we listened to the 1956 Suspense version featuring Sarah Churchill. This time around, we return to Suspense in 1959 featuring Ellen Drew. As before, this story depicts a curious stranger who encounters a rail worker beset by visions. Why does he seem to be receiving some otherworldly warning? How will this version compare to those we have already heard? What would have happened if we had listened to this version first instead of the 1956 production? Listen for yourself and find out!

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