The M. R. James BBC Radio Collection
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M. R. James
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Spine-tingling stories by M. R. James, plus a chilling original drama and two bonus programmes about his life and work
M. R. James was the master of the uncanny. His classic supernatural stories have haunted readers for over a century, and been adapted countless times for radio, TV and film.
This collection features dramatisations of twelve of his most popular stories – The Mezzotint; Casting the Runes; The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral; A Warning to the Curious; Rats; Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come To You, My Lad; The Tractate Middoth; Lost Hearts; The Rose Garden; Number 13; Martin’s Close and Count Magnus. Among the star-studded casts are Mark Gatiss, Derek Jacobi, James D’Arcy, Anton Lesser, Julian Rhind-Tutt and Donald Wolfit.
Also included are a trio of readings by Benjamin Whitrow: Canon Alberic’s Scrapbook; A School Story and The Haunted Dolls’ House.
Neil Brand’s disturbing drama The Haunting of M. R. James, starring Mark Gatiss and Fenella Woolgar, sees horrific events from James’s own stories echoed in reality.
The life of M. R. James is discussed by Muriel Gray and Christopher Frayling in an episode of biography series Great Lives, presented by Humphrey Carpenter. Finally, in a fascinating documentary – The Ghosts of M.R. James – Michell Raper examines the author’s life and work, with readings from several of his stories.
Running Order:
The Mezzotint
Casting the Runes
The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral
A Warning to the Curious
Rats
Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come To You, My Lad
The Tractate Middoth
Lost Hearts
The Rose Garden
Number 13
Canon Alberic's Scrapbook
A School Story
The Haunted Doll's House
Martin's Close
Count Magnus
The Haunting of M. R. James
Great Lives: M. R. James
The Ghosts of M. R. James
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- Nonamehere
- 09-03-20
Excellent dramatisations
Dramatisation were very good, though these are edited versions of the original stories. Martins Close was a particular favourite.
The 2 documentaries were also interesting
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- D.
- 01-02-24
Just what my ears needed.
I love these types of acted plays. Every story keeps you engaged. I'd never heard of this author previously, yet I'm happy I found him.
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- Regent
- 09-03-20
Brilliant version. Great cast. Masterfully acted.
Definitely one of the best versions of these tales I've heard. A very happy purchase.
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- Dumbest_Girl_Alive
- 14-08-21
Brilliant adaptations of classic tales of terror
The Spine Chillers (with Derek Jacobi) and The Haunting of M R James (with Mark Gatiss) sections are perfectly swift chilling adaptations of classic James tales. The classic 'Oh Whistle and I'll Come to You My Lad' is a particular highlight. Some of the later stories that are just abridged readings are a little hit and miss in their execution, but the set is saved by an eerie adaptation of 'Martin's Close'. Definitely recommend.
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- Lex
- 24-03-20
Excellent performances but...
The performances are excellent. However, as a fan of MR James, I feel far too much of the original story has been cut out of each one. What’s left is good, but much, much too short.
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- Sharon Robinson
- 26-11-20
A classic collection of ghost stories
A great dramatisation, good narration and the Haunting of MR James by Neil Brand is a great addition.
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- Dinah Stubbs
- 09-03-20
Wonderful
I am very familiar with all of James’ work and I think this collection is perfect for someone like me, as these are not straight readings of the stories. I would really recommend reading or listening to the full undramatised and unabridged books and only then treating yourself to this. The last recording is a kind of documentary which gives away a few of the plots entirely so please be aware of that!
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- Mr. N. Scott
- 17-05-20
Superlative
Scholarly, intelligent and gets to the heart of MR James with excellent dramatizations and documentaries.
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- Amazon Customer
- 15-07-20
A really interesting BBC compilation
highly recommended. Good listening. Very spooky and great for a wet Autumn evening, I am lining it up for a second listen for Halloween.
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- Highlight
- 19-09-20
FANTASTIC ADAPTATIONS of WONDERFUL MR M.R.JAMES
Yes these are abridged but are still excellent performances and very enjoyable. I have had this collection for years and listen regularly as I Love his work, it is so unique. Just wish there were more as I can not get enough. M.R.James has great unique style. Please Audible.uk , let us have more of Mr James work.
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