Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

1. The Passenger

Episode 1 of 2

Sailing the Arctic wastes, Captain Walton picks up a passenger with a chilling story. Stars Jamie Parker and Shaun Dooley.

While sailing through the Arctic wastes, Captain Walton picks up an unexpected passenger.

Close to death the man begins to tell Walton his strange and terrible story...

Mary Shelley's heart-breaking modern myth of obsession, pride and the need for love.

Starring Jamie Parker and Shaun Dooley.

Dramatised by Lucy Catherine.

Frankenstein ..... Jamie Parker
The Monster ..... Shaun Dooley
Elizabeth ..... Susie Riddell
Walton ..... Alun Raglan
Father ..... Robert Blythe
Clerval ..... Sam Alexander
Mother ..... Christine Absalom
Waldman ..... Patrick Brennan
Justine ..... Emma Hook
Sailor ..... Joe Sims
Lieutenant ..... Don Gilet

Director: Marc Beeby

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2012.

1 hour

Last on

Sun 31 Dec 202316:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

More episodes

Previous

You are at the first episode

Next

2. Fearful

See all episodes from Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Clips

See all clips from 1. The Passenger(3)

Credits

FrankensteinJamie Parker
The MonsterShaun Dooley
ElizabethSusie Riddell
WaltonAlun Raglan
FatherRobert Blythe
ClervalSam Alexander
MotherChristine Absalom
WaldmanPatrick Brennan
JustineEmma Hook
SailorJoe Sims
LieutenantDon Gilet
WriterLucy Catherine
DirectorMarc Beeby

Broadcasts

  • Sun 28 Oct 201215:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sat 3 Nov 201221:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sat 19 Dec 201518:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 20 Dec 201500:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 30 Oct 202118:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 31 Oct 202100:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 31 Dec 202300:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 31 Dec 202316:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

Radio 4 Extra's Hallowe'en Party

Radio 4 Extra's Hallowe'en Party

A collection of programmes reflecting the drama, fun and frights of Hallowe'en.

The Gothic Imagination on Radio 4 Extra

The Gothic Imagination on Radio 4 Extra

Three original Gothic dramas by Lucy Catherine, Rebecca Lenkiewicz and Nancy Harris.