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Roald Dahl’s Man From The South
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A single room, a lighter, and a wager that feels too good to be true—Roald Dahl’s Man From The South still lands like a dare whispered in your ear. We unpack the story’s enduring power, from its razor‑clean setup to the way audio turns each click into a countdown. Along the way, we connect Dahl’s menace to the lineage of Alfred Hitchcock Presents and the BBC Radio 4 run of Tales of the Unexpected, showing how a careful adaptation can make an old story feel newly dangerous.
You’ll hear why Tom Hollander’s narration matters, how broadcast dates and credits help preserve audio heritage, and why this specific 1979 airing still feels fresh. More than nostalgia, this is about keeping stories in circulation—offering new listeners a door into classic suspense and giving creators a toolkit for making lean, resonant work. If you love Roald Dahl, Alfred Hitchcock, BBC radio drama, or the craft of audio storytelling, you’ll find both context and inspiration here.
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Chapters
1. Welcome And Creative Mission (00:00:00)
2. Introducing Man From The South (00:00:41)
3. Dahl, Hitchcock, And Adaptations (00:01:44)
4. How We Make Our Radio Videos (00:03:07)
5. Tales Of The Unexpected Background (00:03:51)
6. Broadcast Facts And Tom Hollander (00:04:15)
7. Filming At Sandbanks (00:05:20)
8. Tom Hollander’s Career Notes (00:06:02)
9. Access, Archives, And Copyright Limits (00:07:09)
10. Why We Share These Stories (00:08:13)
11. Season Two Wrap And Behind The Scenes (00:09:12)
12. Where To Find Us And Work With Us (00:10:39)
13. Future Plans And Research Notes (00:11:33)
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