2. Tragedy
Tragedy strikes at Damien's birthday party. Academy award-winning horror read by Game of Thrones’ Owen Teale.
Tragedy strikes at Damien's birthday party.
Game Of Thrones' Owen Teale reads David Seltzer's novelisation of his academy award-winning horror.
Released in June 1976 by 20th Century Fox, and starring Gregory Peck and Lee Remick, the movie had a vast and lasting impact - reviving Peck's career, spawning several sequels and remakes, and launching a wave of Antichrist-themed movies.
Abridged by Jeremy Osborne
Producer: Karen Rose
A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2017.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Owen Teale |
| Writer | David Seltzer |
| Abridger | Jeremy Osborne |
| Producer | Karen Rose |
Broadcasts
Tue 10 Oct 201722:45BBC Radio 4- Tue 7 Dec 202122:45BBC Radio 4
- Tue 6 Feb 202421:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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