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3. Astral Projection

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It’s 1938 and Alma's experience of astral projection raises questions. Unease over her case builds. Read by Emma Fielding.

It's 1938 and the clouds of war are gathering.

Meanwhile, Alma tells ghost hunter, Nandor Fodor about an experience of astral projection.

Questions are raised, and at the same time, unease over her case builds.

This is the story of a young and vivacious housewife whose London home and family are assailed by a lively and frightening poltergeist in 1938.

Reports in the papers pique Nandor Fodor's interest, and the chief ghost hunter of the International Institute for Psychical Research embarks on a quest to establish the authenticity of Alma's experiences.

Against these events, war looms large over Great Britain, with popular culture and a deepening interest in spiritualism reflecting the anxieties of the day.

Kate Summerscale's acclaimed book, abridged by Julian Wilkinson.

Read by Emma Fielding.

Producer: Elizabeth Allard.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2020.

14 minutes

Last on

Thu 31 Oct 202403:30
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