
1. Damien
4 Extra Debut. Kathy, wife of an American diplomat, gives birth to a boy - they name him Damien. Award-winning horror read by Owen Teale.
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.
In this first episode, Kathy, wife of American diplomat Robert Thorn gives birth to a boy.
They name him Damien.
Abridged in five parts 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
- Mon 9 Oct 2017 22:45BBC Radio 4
- Mon 6 Dec 2021 22:45BBC Radio 4
- Mon 5 Feb 2024 21:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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