Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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| 01 | 01 | Love And The Lonely One | 19800704 | 20190616 (BBC7) 20220501 (BBC7) | Two anatomy students pull a prank involving the cadaver of an old woman. The following day, one of them gets a very unexpected visitor... Written by John Graham. ‘Nightfall' is a series of supernatural and horror dramas - one of Canada's CBC Radio's most popular shows in the network's history. Running to over 100 episodes between 1980 and 1983, it features a mix of original stories and adaptations of classic tales. Elva Mai Hoover - . The Girl Jay Bowen - . Fred John Stocker - . George Mignon Elkins - . The Hospital Doctor Graham Haley - . The Anatomy Professor Director: Bill Howell. First broadcast on CBC Canada in 1980. A prank by a pair of anatomy students last lasting repercussions. |
| 01 | 02 | Hands Off | 19800725 | 20190623 (BBC7) 20220508 (BBC7) | A scientist is driven to extreme measures when a solution he's created sparks violence in others. Written by John Graham. ‘Nightfall' is a series of supernatural and horror dramas - one of Canada's CBC Radio's most popular shows in the network's history. Running to over 100 episodes between 1980 and 1983, it features a mix of original stories and adaptations of classic tales. Colin Fox - . Striker Jennifer Browne - . Sylvia Marian Waldman - . Doris Murray Westgate - . George Ruth Springford - . The Neighbour Ken James - . The Policeman Director: Bill Howell. First broadcast on CBC Canada in 1980. A scientist is driven to extremes when a solution he's created causes violence in others. |
| 01 | 03 | Buried Alive | 19801017 | 20190630 (BBC7) 20220515 (BBC7) | The Great Santini, a sleazy hypnotist, has been buried alive. It's an insurance scam and he intends to double cross his wife, just as soon as she's collected half a million. But first he needs Rose to dig him out. He's six feet underground and running out of oxygen. Just how great are Santini's powers of persuasion? Written by John Graham. ‘Nightfall' is a series of supernatural and horror dramas - one of Canada's CBC Radio's most popular shows in the network's history. Running to over 100 episodes between 1980 and 1983, it features a mix of original stories and adaptations of classic tales. Don Francks .... Santini Lally Cadeau .... Rose John Stocker .... Phil Frank Perry .... The Minister Director: Paul Mills First broadcast on CBC Canada in 1980. Faking his own death for the insurance money, a sleazy hypnotist's plan hits a big snag... |
| 01 | 04 | Baby Doll | 19811218 | 20190707 (BBC7) 20220522 (BBC7) | A young husband gets more than he bargained for when he buys his wife an antique doll. Written by Larry LeClair. ‘Nightfall' is a series of supernatural and horror dramas - one of Canada's CBC Radio's most popular shows in the network's history. Running to over 100 episodes between 1980 and 1983, it features a mix of original stories and adaptations of classic tales. Kathleen - . Elva Mai Hoover Alex - . Jay Bowen Loomis - . Jimmy Morris Old Woman - . Ruth Springford Fireman - . Claude Rae Director: Fred Diehl First broadcast on CBC Canada in 1981. |
| 01 | 05 | From My Appointed Place Below | 19820319 | 20190714 (BBC7) 20220529 (BBC7) | A young man delivers his rent to local Scottish landowner, Sir Robert Redgauntlet. But he dies before writing him a receipt - and the money disappears. Desperate, the young man turns to a stranger for help... A story by Sir Walter Scott, first published in 1824. Adapted by John Douglas. ‘Nightfall' is a series of supernatural and horror dramas - one of Canada's CBC Radio's most popular shows in the network's history. Running to over 100 episodes between 1980 and 1983, it features a mix of original stories and adaptations of classic tales. Hugh Webster . - Steeny Steenson Chris Wiggins . - Sir Robert Redgauntlet John Douglas . - Sir John Redgauntlet Sandy Webster . - Dougal MacKellum Frank Perry . - Hutcheon John Bayliss . - The Rider In Black Other parts played by Grant Cowan Director: Fred Diehl First broadcast on CBC Canada in March 1982. From a tale by Sir Walter Scott, a young man turns to a stranger for financial help. |
| 02 | 01 | The Maid's Bell, By Edith Wharton | 19820514 | 20191027/28 (BBC7) 20221017 (BBC7) | A maid takes a job with a kind but sad mistress who suffers from a weak heart, a cruel and tyrannical husband, and the presence of a stubborn ghost... Edith Wharton's tale dramatised by John Douglas. Hartley the Maid - Dixi Seatle Laura Brimpton - Chapelle Jaffe Mr Wace - Hugh Webster Agnes - Wendy Thatcher Mrs Blinder - Marian Waldman Mr Brimpton - Richard Donat Mr Ranford - John Douglas ‘Nightfall' is a series of supernatural and horror dramas - one of Canada's CBC Radio's most popular shows in the network's history. Running to over 100 episodes between 1980 and 1983, it features a mix of original stories and adaptations of classic tales. Directed in Toronto by William Lane. Series producer: Bill Howell. First broadcast on CBC Canada in 1982. A maid takes a job for a dysfunctional couple in a haunted house. |
| 02 | 02 | Walter's Dog, By Larry Leclair | 19830401 | 20191103/04 (BBC7) 20221018 (BBC7) | A Newfoundlander's plan to murder his boss and fishing 'buddy' goes horribly awry. Written by Larry LeClair. Blake - . John Fulton Walter - . George Merner Bernie - . Kent Stetson The Dog - . Bill Carr ‘Nightfall' was series of supernatural and horror dramas produced by Canada's CBC Radio between July 1980 and June 1983 and went on to become one of the most popular shows in the network's history. Running to over 100 episodes between 1980 and 1983, it features a mix of original stories and adaptations of classic tales Director: Ewan ‘Sudsy' Clark First broadcast on CBC Canada in April 1983. |
| 02 | 03 | Your Fortune In Twenty Words Or Less, By Larry Leclair | 19820122 | 20191110/11 (BBC7) 20221019 (BBC7) | A carnival worker is hell-bent on joining the sinister and terrifying fraternity of precognition. Written by Larry LeClair. Benny Larson - . David Sarey Mike - . Greg Rogers Mercurian - . Jack Wilson George Townsend - . Wendell Smith The Amazing Adolpho - . Brian Taylor ‘Nightfall' was series of supernatural and horror dramas produced by Canada's CBC Radio between July 1980 and June 1983 and went on to become one of the most popular shows in the network's history. Running to over 100 episodes between 1980 and 1983, it features a mix of original stories and adaptations of classic tales Director: Laurie Seligman First broadcast on CBC Canada in April 1983. A carnival worker is initiated into the unusual and terrifying world of precognition. |
| 02 | 04 | Welcome To Homerville, By Allan Guttman And Don Dickinson | 19800718 | 20191117/18 (BBC7) 20221020 (BBC7) | RC horrifies fellow truckers when they learn he's bound for Homerville - then a voice calls out on the CB radio. Written by Don Dickinson and Allan Guttman. ‘RC' O'Connor - . Neil Deinard Disc Jockey - . Jimmy Morris ‘Georgia Strait' - . John Stocker Roy - . Frank Perry Earl - . Robert Christie The Waitress - . Corin Langstone The Telephone Operator - . Marian Waldman Rosie - . Elva Mai Hoover Beacon' .... Ron Hartman The Gas Station Attendant - . Arch McDonnell The Highway Cop - . Bud Knapp The Injured Motorist - . Gordon Thompson The Siren - . Lynne Deragon ‘Nightfall' was series of supernatural and horror dramas produced by Canada's CBC Radio between July 1980 and June 1983 and went on to become one of the most popular shows in the network's history. Running to over 100 episodes between 1980 and 1983, it features a mix of original stories and adaptations of classic tales Director: Bill Howell First broadcast on CBC Canada in July 1980. RC horrifies fellow truckers when they learn he's bound for Homerville. |
| 02 | 05 | The Willoughby Obsession, By George R Robertson | 19800905 | 20191124/25 (BBC7) 20221021 (BBC7) | After three deaths at the Willoughby mansion, a journalist suspects foul play. What happened that night and why is there a strange presence in the library? Written by George R Robertson. Paul - Neil Dainard Walter... Bud Knapp Charles Willoughby... Alan Scarfe Matthews... John Stalker Mrs Willoubghy... Lynne Deragon Falkner... Terry Vollum ‘Nightfall' was series of supernatural and horror dramas produced by Canada's CBC Radio between July 1980 and June 1983 and went on to become one of the most popular shows in the network's history. Running to over 100 episodes between 1980 and 1983, it features a mix of original stories and adaptations of classic tales Director: Bill Howell First broadcast on CBC Canada in 1980. |
| 03 | 01 | Child's Play, By Arthur Samuels | 19820205 | 20200209/10 (BBC7) | A couple move into the wife's family home, a place haunted by the unsolved murder of her parents. ~Nightfall is a series of supernatural and horror dramas made by Canada's CBC Radio that ran from 1980-83. It went on to become one of the most popular shows in the network's history. During 100 episodes over three seasons, Nightfall featured a mix of original stories and adaptations of classic tales. Mary - Eve Crawford Arthur - John Stocker Martha - Denise Fergusson Dennis - Ron Hartman Sergeant Doherty - John Grennan Coroner - Marian Waldman Little girl - Melanie Brown Written by Arthur Samuels. Director: Bill Howell. First broadcast on CBC Canada in 1982. A couple move into the wife's family home, a place haunted by the murder of her parents. |
| 03 | 02 | How Did You Get My Name?, By Don Dickinson And Allan Guttman | 19800822 | 20200216/17 (BBC7) | Jim returns home after a stay in a psychiatric hospital. His friend, Larry, has kept an eye out for him. ~Nightfall is a series of supernatural and horror dramas made by Canada's CBC Radio that ran from 1980-83. It went on to become one of the most popular shows in the network's history. During 100 episodes over three seasons, Nightfall featured a mix of original stories and adaptations of classic tales. Jim Brent - . Gordon Thompson Larry Collins - . John Stocker Danny Davidson - . August Schellenberg Steve - The Bartender - . David Hughes Lieutenant McGraw - . Sandy Webster Police Constable - . Robin MacCullough Telephone Solicitor - . Don Mason Written by Don Dickinson and Allan Guttman. Directed by Bill Howell. First broadcast on CBC Canada in August 1980. Jim returns home after a stay in a psychiatric hospital. All is not as is seems. |
| 03 | 03 | Lazarus Rising, By John Douglas | 19801112 | 20200223/24 (BBC7) | A reporter gets drawn into a web of revenge and darkness when he arrives in a small town to investigate reports of a man who rose from the dead. ~Nightfall is a series of supernatural and horror dramas made by Canada's CBC Radio that ran from 1980-83. It went on to become one of the most popular shows in the network's history. During 100 episodes over three seasons, Nightfall featured a mix of original stories and adaptations of classic tales. Cliff Martin - Neil Munro Ella-May Puddister - Ruth Springford George Sanex - Eric Peterson Ezra Helbert - Murray Westgate Leroy Grant - Ken James Theta - Marian Waldman Mort Brunner - John Stocker Lucy Sanex - Elva Mai Hoover Sarey - Melanie Brown Written by John Douglas. Directed by Bill Howell. First broadcast on CBC Radio in 1980. A reporter comes to town to investigate a man who seems to have risen from the dead. |
| 03 | 04 | Mr Agostino, By Janet Bonellie | 19820430 | 20200301/02 (BBC7) | Carole is plagued by a mysterious man who keeps calling and asking for Mr Agostino. It's just a wrong number. Right? ~Nightfall is a series of supernatural and horror dramas made by Canada's CBC Radio that ran from 1980-83. It went on to become one of the most popular shows in the network's history. During 100 episodes over three seasons, Nightfall featured a mix of original stories and adaptations of classic tales. Carol Bentley - . Nancy Beatty The Caller - . Tom Hough Betty - . Jayne Eastwood Telephone Operator - . Barbara Gordon Man in Bar - . John Evans Policeman - . John Stocker Written by Janet Bonellie. Producer: William Lane. First broadcast on CBC Canada in March 1982. Carol is plagued by a caller asking for Mr Agostino. It's just a wrong number. Right? |
| 03 | 05 | Young Goodman Brown, By Nathaniel Hawthorne | 19821119 | 20200308/09 (BBC7) | At the time of the Salem Witch Trials, a man wanders into the woods near his home and has a devilish encounter. ~Nightfall is a series of supernatural and horror dramas made by Canada's CBC Radio that ran from 1980-83. It went on to become one of the most popular shows in the network's history. During 100 episodes over three seasons, Nightfall featured a mix of original stories and adaptations of classic tales. Young Goodman Brown - . Jay Bowen Lucifer - . David Calderisi Faith Brown - . Louisa Martin Goody Cloyse - . Marian Waldman The Minister - . George Merner Deacon Gookin - . Richard Curnock A short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne dramatised by John Douglas. Producer: William Lane. First broadcast on CBC in November 1982. A young man encounters a Satanic ritual while on a walk in the woods at dusk. |
| 04 | 01 | The Book Of Hell | 19810327 | 20210320/21 (BBC7) 20230701 (BBC7) 20230702 (BBC7) | A failing publishing company receives a mysterious manuscript from a reclusive author, who happens to have been dead for two years. The book tells of a first-hand account of a soul's experience while in hell. However, the book cannot be printed, photocopied or recorded in any way... Written by James Mavor Moore. Gordon .... Budd Knapp Linda Ross .... Nonnie Griffin Andy .... Patrick Young Mrs Yenopski - . Lynne Deragon Pete .... Hugh Webster The Fireman/The Waiter .... Allen Doremus ‘Nightfall' is a series of supernatural and horror dramas - one of Canada's CBC Radio's most popular shows in the network's history. Running to over 100 episodes between 1980 and 1983, it features a mix of original stories and adaptations of classic tales. Series Story Editor: Earl Toppings Producer: Bill Howell First broadcast on the CBC in March 1981. A failing publisher receives a strange manuscript describing a soul's experience in hell. |
| 04 | 02 | The Repossession | 19810410 | 20210327/28 (BBC7) 20230708 (BBC7) 20230709 (BBC7) | Robert, a surviving conjoined twin, begins having nightmares about the death of his brother Douglas 30 years ago. He begins to feel that his twin brother is somehow responsible for oddities that are beginning to disturb him... Written by Arthur Samuels. Robert/Douglas Stroud .... John Stocker Beth .... Mary Pirie Dr Brenner .... Chris Wiggins Tip .... Neil Dainard Hospital Surgeon .... Jon Granik The Nurse .... Maggie Morris Medical Student .... Amanda O'Leary Medical Student .... David Stein ‘Nightfall' is a series of supernatural and horror dramas - one of Canada's CBC Radio's most popular shows in the network's history. Running to over 100 episodes between 1980 and 1983, it features a mix of original stories and adaptations of classic tales. Script Editors: Earl Toppings and John Douglas Producer: Bill Howell First broadcast on CBC in April 1981. Douglas, who died 30 years previously, tries to destroy his surviving conjoined twin. |
| 04 | 03 | The Old Post Road | 19820827 | 20210403 (BBC7) 20230715 (BBC7) 20230716 (BBC7) | Late for a dinner engagement, Steven and Wendy take a shortcut down a deserted road. As they drive along, they encounter a series of increasingly bizarre paranormal events. Written by William Lane. Wendy - . Jayne Eastwood Steven - . Geoff Bowes Ned Archer - . Sandy Ramer Other parts played by: Michael Wincott Jon Granick Alan Fawcett David Calderisi Host - Henry Ramer ‘Nightfall' is a series of supernatural and horror dramas - one of Canada's CBC Radio's most popular shows in the network's history. Running to over 100 episodes between 1980 and 1983, it features a mix of original stories and adaptations of classic tales. Producer: Bill Howell First broadcast on the CBC in March 1982. Steven and Wendy crash their car on a deserted road and bizarre paranormal events ensue. |
| 04 | 04 | Eye Of The Beholder | 19830121 | 20210417 (BBC7) 20230722 (BBC7) 20230723 (BBC7) | Ill-tempered old farmer, Jack, refuses to have surgery for his cataracts. Then a mysterious young man shows up to help him - as the curmudgeon's past comes back to haunt him... Written by Burke Campbell. Jack Almond .... Wayne Robson Dan .... Geoff Bowes Miss Baker .... Marian Waldron Doctor Graham .... Budd Knapp Snooper .... John D. Beresford ‘Nightfall' is a series of supernatural and horror dramas - one of Canada's CBC Radio's most popular shows in the network's history. Running to over 100 episodes between 1980 and 1983, it features a mix of original stories and adaptations of classic tales. Produced in Toronto by Stephen Katz. First broadcast on CBC Radio in November 1981. A young man visiting a remote farm isn't the complete stranger he's thought to be. |