Seance on a Wet Afternoon | Mark McShane | Radio Drama
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"Séance on a Wet Afternoon" is a 1964 British crime thriller directed by Bryan Forbes, based on the 1961 novel by Mark McShane. The film stars Kim Stanley as Myra Savage, a mentally unstable medium, and Richard Attenborough as her submissive husband, Billy. Set in London, Myra convinces Billy to kidnap a child, Amanda Clayton, aiming to use the crime to boost her clairvoyant reputation by helping the police solve it.
Their scheme involves holding Amanda captive while pretending to assist in her recovery using Myra's psychic abilities, with plans to return the child unharmed after claiming a ransom. However, Myra's deteriorating mental state leads to a tragic twist where she orders Billy to kill Amanda, as she believes her deceased son wants the girl to join him.
The plot unravels when the police involve Myra in a séance to find Amanda, leading her to inadvertently expose their crimes. The film explores themes of delusion, control, and the supernatural, with a stark portrayal of Myra's manipulative hold over Billy, framed by Forbes' suspenseful direction and haunting settings around London.
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Mark is my brother.He actually started writing Seance in Canada finally finished it in Majorca where he had a lovely villa
@user-wc6rm3gf3l
Ай бұрын
Brilliant story! Did your brother write anything else? I hope so.x
@WVgirl1959
Ай бұрын
Long ago, I saw the movie from 1964, and then read the story about your brother. But I read that he died in 2013. ❤
@lesleymcshanemitchell9651
Ай бұрын
@@WVgirl1959 sadly yes he's dead. Im the only one left [[ im 86]
@tanialemus885
Ай бұрын
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@andreacraik9757
28 күн бұрын
Thank you for this message… how nice to hear from you!
Love listening to these radio plays. Rather listen to this than watch t v.
Excellent radio drama. Would make a fantastic film or TV play.
WOW! Double WOW! I just discovered these last night. I usually listen to a collection of Sherlock Holmes Radio Dramas, so, I was expecting this ending. However, I didn't realize I would be effected so emotionally when it occurred. Great drama. Fabulous! Just fabulous!
I was not expecting this ending at all. Well written.
It was made in a phenomenal film staring Attenborough
@WVgirl1959
Ай бұрын
Yes, 1964.
Quite an intriguing story. Very enjoyable. Thank you very much. 😊
@oldtimeradio11
Ай бұрын
Thanks for listening
Loved the film. Sad. Clever. Will listen to the book with interest
That's how we all dressed in 1961.
Good one! ❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊 Hi from newzealand
All the characters were fantastic. !!! I enjoyed it tremendously for the 4th time
Oh my, didn’t expect that! Excellent.
Excellent, 👍👍👍
Thank you for the upload.. 😘 very good!!
@oldtimeradio11
Ай бұрын
Thanks for listening!
Loving your channel 🥰
@oldtimeradio11
27 күн бұрын
Thank you so much 🤗
Wonderful!!!
@oldtimeradio11
Ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
The Film was written & directed in 1961 by his friend & co producer Bryan Forbes
Wow….
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The ending is somehow unexpected! This was superior to the film, anyway