Episodes
Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
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01 | Episode One | 20191209 | Michelle Paver's terrifying 1930s ghost story, set in the wilderness of the Arctic Circle. A recording of Jack Miller's journal written in 1937, which documents his scientific expedition to the Arctic. Writer: Michelle Paver Although born in Nyasaland of a Belgian mother and a South African father, by the time she was three Michelle Paver and her family had settled in Wimbledon. She was educated at Wimbledon High School and Oxford, where she got a first in biochemistry. She subsequently became a partner in a London law firm. In 1996, after the death of her father, she resigned from the law firm to become a full-time writer. In 2010, Dark Matter was nominated for a Shirley Jackson Award for best novel. The Shirley Jackson Awards, named after the American author, recognise outstanding achievement in the literature of psychological suspense and horror. Abridger: Jeremy Osborne Reader: Lee Ingleby & Rufus Wright Producer: Karen Rose A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 |
02 | Episode Two | 20191210 | Michelle Paver's terrifying 1930s ghost story, set in the wilderness of the Arctic Circle. Kill or be killed. Jack learns about the law of the Arctic. Writer: Michelle Paver Although born in Nyasaland of a Belgian mother and a South African father, by the time she was three Michelle Paver and her family had settled in Wimbledon. She was educated at Wimbledon High School and Oxford, where she got a first in biochemistry. She subsequently became a partner in a London law firm. In 1996, after the death of her father, she resigned from the law firm to become a full-time writer. In 2010, Dark Matter was nominated for a Shirley Jackson Award for best novel. The Shirley Jackson Awards, named after the American author, recognise outstanding achievement in the literature of psychological suspense and horror. Abridger: Jeremy Osborne Reader: Lee Ingleby Producer: Karen Rose A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 |
03 | Episode Three | 20191211 | Michelle Paver's terrifying 1930s ghost story, set in the wilderness of the Arctic Circle. Against all odds the expedition arrives at Gruhuken. Writer: Michelle Paver Although born in Nyasaland of a Belgian mother and a South African father, by the time she was three Michelle Paver and her family had settled in Wimbledon. She was educated at Wimbledon High School and Oxford, where she got a first in biochemistry. She subsequently became a partner in a London law firm. In 1996, after the death of her father, she resigned from the law firm to become a full-time writer. In 2010, Dark Matter was nominated for a Shirley Jackson Award for best novel. The Shirley Jackson Awards, named after the American author, recognise outstanding achievement in the literature of psychological suspense and horror. Abridger: Jeremy Osborne Reader: Lee Ingleby Producer: Karen Rose A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 |
04 | Episode Four | 20191212 | Michelle Paver's terrifying 1930s ghost story, set in the wilderness of the Arctic Circle. Has Gruhuken a dark history? Writer: Michelle Paver Although born in Nyasaland of a Belgian mother and a South African father, by the time she was three Michelle Paver and her family had settled in Wimbledon. She was educated at Wimbledon High School and Oxford, where she got a first in biochemistry. She subsequently became a partner in a London law firm. In 1996, after the death of her father, she resigned from the law firm to become a full-time writer. In 2010, Dark Matter was nominated for a Shirley Jackson Award for best novel. The Shirley Jackson Awards, named after the American author, recognise outstanding achievement in the literature of psychological suspense and horror. Abridger: Jeremy Osborne Reader: Lee Ingleby Producer: Karen Rose A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 |
05 | Episode Five | 20191213 | Michelle Paver's terrifying 1930s ghost story, set in the wilderness of the Arctic Circle. Is Gruhuken haunted? Writer: Michelle Paver Although born in Nyasaland of a Belgian mother and a South African father, by the time she was three Michelle Paver and her family had settled in Wimbledon. She was educated at Wimbledon High School and Oxford, where she got a first in biochemistry. She subsequently became a partner in a London law firm. In 1996, after the death of her father, she resigned from the law firm to become a full-time writer. In 2010, Dark Matter was nominated for a Shirley Jackson Award for best novel. The Shirley Jackson Awards, named after the American author, recognise outstanding achievement in the literature of psychological suspense and horror. Abridger: Jeremy Osborne Reader: Lee Ingleby Producer: Karen Rose A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 |
06 | Episode Six | 20191216 | Michelle Paver's terrifying 1930s ghost story, set in the wilderness of the Arctic Circle. 'Whatever it is, it's in the past. It's only an echo.' Writer: Michelle Paver Although born in Nyasaland of a Belgian mother and a South African father, by the time she was three Michelle Paver and her family had settled in Wimbledon. She was educated at Wimbledon High School and Oxford, where she got a first in biochemistry. She subsequently became a partner in a London law firm. In 1996, after the death of her father, she resigned from the law firm to become a full-time writer. In 2010, Dark Matter was nominated for a Shirley Jackson Award for best novel. The Shirley Jackson Awards, named after the American author, recognise outstanding achievement in the literature of psychological suspense and horror. Abridger: Jeremy Osborne Reader: Lee Ingleby Producer: Karen Rose A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 Whatever it is, it's in the past. It's only an echo. Michelle Paver's 1930s ghost story. |
07 | Episode Seven | 20191217 | Michelle Paver's terrifying 1930s ghost story, set in the wilderness of the Arctic Circle. Jack hacks down the bear post. Writer: Michelle Paver Although born in Nyasaland of a Belgian mother and a South African father, by the time she was three Michelle Paver and her family had settled in Wimbledon. She was educated at Wimbledon High School and Oxford, where she got a first in biochemistry. She subsequently became a partner in a London law firm. In 1996, after the death of her father, she resigned from the law firm to become a full-time writer. In 2010, Dark Matter was nominated for a Shirley Jackson Award for best novel. The Shirley Jackson Awards, named after the American author, recognise outstanding achievement in the literature of psychological suspense and horror. Abridger: Jeremy Osborne Reader: Lee Ingleby Producer: Karen Rose A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 Jack hacks down the bear post. Michelle Paver's terrifying 1930s ghost story. |
08 | Episode Eight | 20191218 | Michelle Paver's terrifying 1930s ghost story, set in the wilderness of the Arctic Circle. Jack has a welcomed visitor. Writer: Michelle Paver Although born in Nyasaland of a Belgian mother and a South African father, by the time she was three Michelle Paver and her family had settled in Wimbledon. She was educated at Wimbledon High School and Oxford, where she got a first in biochemistry. She subsequently became a partner in a London law firm. In 1996, after the death of her father, she resigned from the law firm to become a full-time writer. In 2010, Dark Matter was nominated for a Shirley Jackson Award for best novel. The Shirley Jackson Awards, named after the American author, recognise outstanding achievement in the literature of psychological suspense and horror. Abridger: Jeremy Osborne Reader: Lee Ingleby Producer: Karen Rose A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 Jack has a welcomed visitor in Michelle Paver's terrifying 1930s ghost story. |
09 | Episode Nine | 20191219 | Michelle Paver's terrifying 1930s ghost story, set in the wilderness of the Arctic Circle. `When men know they won't be found out, they will do anything`. Writer: Michelle Paver Although born in Nyasaland of a Belgian mother and a South African father, by the time she was three Michelle Paver and her family had settled in Wimbledon. She was educated at Wimbledon High School and Oxford, where she got a first in biochemistry. She subsequently became a partner in a London law firm. In 1996, after the death of her father, she resigned from the law firm to become a full-time writer. In 2010, Dark Matter was nominated for a Shirley Jackson Award for best novel. The Shirley Jackson Awards, named after the American author, recognise outstanding achievement in the literature of psychological suspense and horror. Abridger: Jeremy Osborne Reader: Lee Ingleby Producer: Karen Rose A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 \u201cWhen men know they won't be found out, they will do anything\u201d. By Michelle Paver. |
10 | Episode Ten | 20191220 | Michelle Paver's terrifying 1930s ghost story, set in the wilderness of the Arctic Circle. `It can open doors. It can get in. Writer: Michelle Paver Although born in Nyasaland of a Belgian mother and a South African father, by the time she was three Michelle Paver and her family had settled in Wimbledon. She was educated at Wimbledon High School and Oxford, where she got a first in biochemistry. She subsequently became a partner in a London law firm. In 1996, after the death of her father, she resigned from the law firm to become a full-time writer. In 2010, Dark Matter was nominated for a Shirley Jackson Award for best novel. The Shirley Jackson Awards, named after the American author, recognise outstanding achievement in the literature of psychological suspense and horror. Abridger: Jeremy Osborne Reader: Lee Ingleby Producer: Karen Rose A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 \u201cIt can open doors. It can get in. Michelle Paver's terrifying 1930s ghost story. |