Hoarder of horror Lovecraft shares some chilling and intimate plays.


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0101Out Of The Depths2009012720110101 (R7)
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By Melissa Murray.
When Martha discovers her sister Grace has been trying past-life regression to break a cycle of abusive relationships, she decides it is time for them to return to a place from their past.
Travelling to Cornwall, they are forced to confront demons.
But which sister needs to be free and what will it cost?
  • by.... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Melissa Murray
    lovecraft tells of two sisters confronting childhood demons in cornwall.
    Melissa Murray's tale stars Elizabeth Berrington
    stars Elizabeth Berrington and Jonathan Tafler
    lovecraft tells of two sisters confronting childhood demons in cornwall. stars Elizabeth Berrington and Jonathan Tafler
    by Melissa Murray. lovecraft tells of two sisters confronting childhood demons in cornwall
    by Melissa Murray. lovecraft tells of two sisters confronting childhood demons in cornwall. stars Elizabeth Berrington and Jonathan Tafler
  • grace....naomi frederick
  • lovecraft....Stephen Hogan
  • martha....Elizabeth Berrington
  • therapist....caroline guthrie
  • tom....ed gaughan
  • 0102The Loop2009020320101031 (R7)
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    It is 1906 and workers on the new London underground network unearth some mysterious remains.
    A young archaeologist investigates and discovers that there are some mysteries better left undisturbed.
    an archaeologist investigates and discovers there are some mysteries better left undisturbed.
    starring Geoffrey Streatfeild.
    a young professor is called in to investigate when some mysterious remains are unearthed
    By Chris Harrald. An archaeologist investigates and discovers there are some mysteries better left undisturbed. Starring Geoffrey Streatfeild.
    An archaeologist investigates and discovers there are some mysteries better left undisturbed. Starring Geoffrey StreatfeildBy Chris Harrald. An archaeologist learns that some mysteries are better left undisturbed.
    By Chris Harrald. An archaeologist investigates and discovers that there are some mysteries better left undisturbed. Starring Geoffrey Streatfeild.
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    Trainee surgeon Andy is left with a recurring nightmare after being involved in a car crash which killed his friend.
    The flashbacks give him problems in the operating theatre, and, when his dreams start changing, Andy can no longer be sure what is fantasy and what really happened.
  • alice....Lizzy Watts
  • andy....Joseph Kloska
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    by ed hime.
    a trainee surgeon follows a destructive path as he is haunted by a fatal car crash and an 'inside out' man.
    stars Joseph Kloska.
    a trainee surgeon follows a destructive path as he is haunted by a fatal car crash
    a trainee surgeon follows a destructive path as he is haunted by a fatal car crash and an 'inside out' man. stars Joseph Kloska
    by ed hime. a trainee surgeon follows a destructive path, haunted by a fatal car crash.
    by ed hime. a trainee surgeon follows a destructive path as he is haunted by a fatal car crash and an 'inside out' man. stars Joseph Kloska
  • directed by Jessica Dromgoole
  • dr larson....Jonathan Tafler
  • inside out man....Ewan Bailey
  • lovecraft....Stephen Hogan
  • richard....benjamin askew
  • 0104 LASTThe Fly2009021720101101 (R7)
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    Lonely, middle-aged computer programmer Alan knows everything there is to know about flies.
    Then one day, online, he meets Amber, a Californian lady who knows everything there is to know about spiders.
  • alan....alec newman
  • amber....rachel ogilvy
  • colby....Stephen Hogan
  • directed by - luke fresle
    a lonely man with a huge knowledge of flies meets a california lady online
    by Lynn Ferguson.
    a lonely man with a huge knowledge of flies meets a california lady online - who knows all about spiders.
    stars alec newman
  • lovecraft....Stephen Hogan
  • mother....Stella Gonet
  • other parts played by caroline guthrie, Janice Acquah and Paul Riderstars alec newman
    by Lynn Ferguson. a lonely man with a huge knowledge of flies meets a california lady online, who knows all about spiders. stars alec newman
    a lonely man with a huge knowledge of flies meets a california lady online, who knows all about spiders. stars alec newman
    by Lynn Ferguson. a lonely man with a huge knowledge of flies meets a california lady.
    by Lynn Ferguson. a lonely man with a huge knowledge of flies meets a california lady who knows all about spiders. stars alec newman
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    When her brother-in-law is killed in a car crash, Steph is overcome with sadness.
    One day, feeling maudlin, she rings his mobile number, just wanting to hear his voice.
    The next day he rings her back.
    After her brother-in-law's death, sad Steph rings his mobile to hear his voice.
    After her brother-in-law's death, sad Steph rings his mobile to hear his voice. Next day he rings back.
    Stars Fiona Glascott.
    After her brother-in-law's death, sad Steph rings his mobile to hear his voice. Next day he rings back. Stars Fiona Glascott.
    0202Split The Atom2010011320101101 (R7)
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    Angry misanthrope Frank meets Gwen who tells of a Celtic goddess.
    Angry misanthrope Frank meets Gwen who tells of a Celtic goddess able to decide who lives - or dies. Stars Derek RiddellBy Lynn Ferguson.
    Frank Ivory is full of anger: burning, simmering, steaming anger.
    On his way home one night, after making his colleagues lives a misery, he meets Gwen, who is determined to tell him the story of the Morrigan, the Celtic goddess in charge of who should live and who should die.
    Frank....Derek RiddellGwen....Rachel Ogilvy
    Lovecraft - Stephen HoganLouise - Emma Stansfield
    Bill - Rhys Jennings
    Barbara/Delivery Woman - Tessa Nicholson
    George - Ewan HooperWilliam Perkins/Homeless Guy - Piers WehnerDirected by Luke Fresle.
    Angry Frank Ivory meets Gwen, who tells him the story of the Morrigan.
    Angry misanthrope Frank meets Gwen who tells of a Celtic goddess able to decide who lives - or dies.
    Stars Derek Riddell.
    By Lynn Ferguson. Angry misanthrope Frank meets Gwen who tells of a Celtic goddess able to decide who lives - or dies. Stars Derek Riddell.
    0203 LASTThe House On Pale Avenue2010012020101218 (R7)
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    The downsizing Williams family can't settle in their new home.
    The downsizing Williams family can't settle in their new home - is it trying to tell them something? Stars Jamie GloverBy Richard Vincent.
    Scratching in the walls, under the floorboards, in the pipes: their new home is trying to tell the Williams family something and they won't be given a moment's peace until its secret is out in the open.
    Geoff Williams - Jamie GloverJane Williams - Julia Ford
    Sarah Williams - Agnes Dromgoole
    Martin Crabtree - John Biggins
    DCI Cram - Piers Wehner
    Psychiatrist - Melissa Advani
    Lovecraft - Stephen Hogan
    Directed by Gemma Jenkins.
    Their new home is trying to tell the Williams family something.
    By The House on Pale Avenue.
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    When Carl and Rob restore their dream home, unexpected original features are revealed.
    When Carl and Rob restore their dream home, unexpected original features are revealed. Stars Martin Hutson and Carl Prekoppby Christopher William Hill.
    When Carl and Rob buy a flat in a nineteenth century house, it seems they've found their perfect home.
    With Carl away on business, Rob throws himself into restoring the flat, but he ends up with more of the original features than he had anticipated.
    Cast:
    Carl - Martin Hutson
    Rob - Carl Prekopp
    Jess - Adjoa Andoh
    Girl - Francine Chamberlain
    Answerphone - Tracy Wiles
    Woman - Alex Rivers
    Man - Christopher Webster
    directed by Mary Peate 
    0302The Burial Of Tom Nobody2011121520121108 (R4+)
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    A strange trio take Reverend Braiden on a road trip ending in a terrifying test of faith.
    A mysterious trio force Reverend Braiden on a road trip, terminating in a terrifying test of faith. Stars Geoffrey StreatfeildThe Reverend Braiden is forced to embark on a through-the-night road trip by a mysterious trio who threaten him with a terrifying test of faith at its end.
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    When a stranger walks into Louisa's cafe, she has to face memories she'd rather forget.
    When a stranger walks into Louisa's cafe, she's thrown back into her past with memories she'd rather forget. Stars Sara PoyzerWhen a stranger walks into Louisa's café, the juke box which hasn't played a record for years whirrs into action, the lights start flashing and Louisa is thrown into a world where her past challenges life as she knows it.
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    by Lizzie Nunnery
    The pressure's getting too much for clever clogs Victoria. She can't sleep at night. She has nightmares. But it's okay because they're just bad dreams. Until one day the dreams become real.
    Eddie Marsan stars in the final terrifying episode from a series of chilling plays for winter nights.
    Cast
    Dad... Eddie Marsan
    Victoria... Katie Angelou
    Laura... Georgia Groome
    Mum... Sally Orrock
    Jane... Francine Chamberlain
    Produced by Helen Perry.
    Clever-clogs Victoria can't sleep at night. Then bad dreams haunt her waking hours.
    Under too much pressure, clever-clogs Victoria can't sleep at night. Then bad dreams haunt her waking hours. Stars Eddie Marsan.
      Connected 20101101 (R7)
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    By Melissa Murray. Sad Steph rings her dead brother-in-law's mobile. Then he rings back.
    By Melissa Murray. After her brother-in-law's death, sad Steph rings his mobile to hear his voice. Next day he rings back. Stars Fiona Glascott.
      Split The Atom, By Lynn Ferguson 20101101 (R7)
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    Angry misanthrope Frank meets Gwen, who tells of a Celtic goddess.
    Angry misanthrope Frank meets Gwen, who tells of a Celtic goddess able to decide who lives or dies. Stars Derek Riddell.
      The Fly 20101101 (R7)
    20130419 (R4+)
    By Lynn Ferguson. A lonely man with a huge knowledge of flies meets a California lady who knows all about spiders. Stars Alec Newman.
      The House On Pale Avenue, By Richard Vincent 20101218 (R7)
    20130423 (R4+)
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    The Williams family can't settle in their new home - is it trying to tell them something?
    The downsizing Williams family can't settle in their new home - is it trying to tell them something? Stars Jamie Glover.

    Duration

    • 30 Minutes

    Episode Titles

    • The BBC sometimes lists these with the author prefixing or suffixing the title of the story, eg "Connected By Melissa Murray"

    Genre

    • Genre: Historical, Drama, Horror & Supernatural, Drama
    • Genre: Horror & Supernatural, Drama, Psychological, Drama

    Lovecraft

    • Although the host is called Lovecraft there's nothing related to H P Lovecraft in the stories.

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    Programme Details

    • Programme ID: b00wxc2h

    Programme Id

    • Programme ID: b00wxc2h

    Series 3 episode 2

    Series 3 episode 3

    • By Amanda Whittington
    • Louisa - Sara Poyzer
    • Pete - Paul Rider
    • Joe - Gerard McDermott
    • Producer: Jessica Brown

    Series Two blurb

    • A new series of chilling plays for winter nights.

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