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Robert Aickman - Ringing the Changes

Gerald and Phrynne are in a seaside resort where the church bells won't stop ringing. Starring Fiona Allen and Mark Gatiss.

β€œGerald had told Phrynne that if they were to marry in June they couldn't honeymoon until October. He was all too aware of the perils of marrying a girl 24 years younger than himself, to add to them by taking a conventional honeymoon."

When Gerald and Phrynne arrive at their destination, it’s a curiously deserted seaside resort.

The church bells ring ... and ring.... and ring.

A chilling Hallowe'en special written by Robert Aickman

Dramatised by Jeremy Dyson and Mark Gatiss.

Gerald ...... George Baker
Phrynne ...... Fiona Allen
Narrator/Mr Pascoe ...... Mark Gatiss
Commandant Shortcroft ...... Michael Cochrane
Mrs Pascoe ...... Barbara Shelley

Music: Joby Talbot.

Special sound design by 02

Director Pauline Harris

First broadcast on ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in October 2000.

30 minutes

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