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1. Stranger

Recently divorced Robert Forester is attracted to a stranger in Pennsylvania. Intriguing tale of obsession. Starring John Sharian.

Robert Forester is now living in Langley, Pennsylvania, after a messy divorce.

He's escaped his oppressive wife and has no need to see a psychiatrist again.

So why is he outside Jenny Theirolf's house, watching her every move?

Intriguing tale of obsession starring John Sharian and Adrian Lester.

Patricia Highsmith's psychological thriller, first published in the USA in 1962.

Dramatised in five parts by Shaun McKenna.

Robert Forester ...... John Sharian
Greg Wyncoop ...... Adrian Lester
Jenny Theirolf ...... Joanne McQuinn
Jack Neilsen ...... Matt Rippy
Susie ...... Laurel Lefkow
Nickie Jurgen ...... Briony Glassco

Music composed and performed by David Chilton.

Director: Marion Nancarrow

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2002.

30 minutes

Last on

Wed 16 Apr 202501:00

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