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1. Damien

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4 Extra Debut. Kathy, wife of an American diplomat, gives birth to a boy - they name him Damien. Award-winning horror read by Owen Teale.

Game Of Thrones' Owen Teale reads David Seltzer's novelisation of his academy award-winning horror.

Released in June 1976 by 20th Century Fox, and starring Gregory Peck and Lee Remick, the movie had a vast and lasting impact - reviving Peck's career, spawning several sequels and remakes, and launching a wave of Antichrist-themed movies.

In this first episode, Kathy, wife of American diplomat Robert Thorn gives birth to a boy.

They name him Damien.

Abridged in five parts by Jeremy Osborne.

Producer: Karen Rose

A Sweet Talk production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2017.

14 minutes

Last on

Mon 5 Feb 2024 21:30

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Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Owen Teale
Writer David Seltzer
Abridger Jeremy Osborne
Producer Karen Rose

Broadcasts

  • Mon 9 Oct 2017 22:45
  • Mon 6 Dec 2021 22:45
  • Mon 5 Feb 2024 21:30

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