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The Turn of the Screw

Are two children under an evil influence? Or is it in the imagination of their governess? Stars Cathy Sara and Joseph Tremain.

A new young governess arrives at a remote country house in Essex.

After meeting her two young charges, Flora and Miles - she fears they may be hiding a dark secret.

As the days go by, she witnesses some strange visions which lead her to conclude that the house - and children- are possessed by evil forces.

Starring Cathy Sara, Tina Gray, Joseph Tremain and Lulu Popplewell.

Classic Victorian ghost story written by Henry James.

Dramatised by Neville Teller.

Governess .... Cathy Sara
Mrs Grose .... Tina Gray
Miles .... Joseph Tremain
Flora .... Lulu Popplewell
Douglas .... Robert Lister
Griffin .... Ian Brooker
Sir George .... Jonathan Keeble

Director: Peter Leslie Wild

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2004.

1 hour

Last on

Sun 25 May 202500:00
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