Step into the shadowed corridors of wartime London with “The Demon Lover”, a spine-tingling radio adaptation of Elizabeth Bowen’s classic ghost story, presented by BBC Radio Drama.
Follow Mrs Kathleen Drover (Jenny Howe) as she returns to her family home amidst the blitz-scarred streets, only to discover a mysterious letter bearing a promise she thought long buried. Narrated by Maggie Steed as Elizabeth Bowen, this 45-minute production weaves together atmospheric soundscapes, uncanny suspense, and wartime nostalgia.
Full Cast & Crew
Elizabeth Bowen (Narrator): Maggie Steed
Mrs Kathleen Drover: Jenny Howe
The Soldier: Jonathan Keeble
Father: Stephen Thorne
Mother: Shirley Dixon
Mr Drover: Christopher Scott
Dramatization & Script Adaptation: Christopher Hawes
Director: Marion Nancarrow
Audiences will be drawn to the richly layered sound design—from the creaking floorboards and distant air-raid sirens to the haunting piano motif that underscores Drover’s escalating dread.
🔔 Don’t miss this evocative journey into the unknown—hit play now and experience why BBC Radio Drama continues to set the gold standard for audio storytelling!
