Arthur Kipps, a young solicitor from London, is dispatched to the remote marshlands to settle the estate of the reclusive Mrs. Drablow. As the fog-shrouded causeway submerges with the tide, Kipps unearths a chilling legacy of grief—an abandoned nursery, a ghostly Woman in Black, and the anguished cries of a child.
Adapted for radio by John Strickland and produced by BBC Radio 4 Extra, this haunting four‑part series weaves gothic suspense with the stark beauty of the English coast.
Cast List
John Woodvine – Older Arthur Kipps
Robert Glenister – Young Arthur Kipps
Paula Tilbrook – Esme (stepmother)
Christopher Kent – Tomes (house servant)
Stuart Richmond – Mr Bentley / Mr Jerome
Rod Arthur – Samuel Daley
Jane Marlowe – Isabelle
Jason Doane – Oliver
Diane Whitley – Mrs Daley
James Quinn – Kekwick, the pony‑trap driver
Directed by Chris Wallace with music by Derek Pierce, each episode builds dread through sound design, narrative tension, and an unforgettable performance cast. Whether you’re a seasoned audio drama aficionado or discovering the power of storytelling through sound, this classic ghost tale promises sleepless nights and lingering unease.
Adapted for radio by John Strickland and produced by BBC Radio 4 Extra, this haunting four‑part series weaves gothic suspense with the stark beauty of the English coast.
Cast List
John Woodvine – Older Arthur Kipps
Robert Glenister – Young Arthur Kipps
Paula Tilbrook – Esme (stepmother)
Christopher Kent – Tomes (house servant)
Stuart Richmond – Mr Bentley / Mr Jerome
Rod Arthur – Samuel Daley
Jane Marlowe – Isabelle
Jason Doane – Oliver
Diane Whitley – Mrs Daley
James Quinn – Kekwick, the pony‑trap driver
Directed by Chris Wallace with music by Derek Pierce, each episode builds dread through sound design, narrative tension, and an unforgettable performance cast. Whether you’re a seasoned audio drama aficionado or discovering the power of storytelling through sound, this classic ghost tale promises sleepless nights and lingering unease.