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The Willows

Reading of Algernon Blackwood's 1907 story of the supernatural
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Algernon Blackwood's chilling tale read in four parts by Roger Allam. First published in 1907 - and described as one of the finest supernatural stories ever. When the narrator and his companion camp on a remote island, they think they see a body in the water and a man calling to them. But that's just the start of this clawing claustrophobic tale of suspense and mounting terror.


Producer: Lawrence Jackson


Made for BBC 7


In FLAC (lossless) and Mp3


1. The Body in the Water 3/29/2005
When the narrator and his companion camp on a remote island, they think they see a body in the water and a man calling to them. But that's just the start of this clawing claustrophobic story of suspense and mounting terror.


2. False Haven 3/30/2005
The canoe is damaged and the narrator decides the willow trees are against their presence on the island.


3. A New Order of Experience 3/31/2005
The companions prepare for a second night and the inevitable attack from the island's mysterious forces.


4. The Alternate Sacrifice 4/1/2005
The Swede offers his opinion on the island's evil forces and the necessity of offering them a sacrifice.

  1. The Body of Water (35Mb)
  2. False Haven (33.9Mb)
  3. A New Order of Experience (33.5Mb)
  4. The Alternate Sacrifice (32.5Mb)

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