Main content
Open Book: M.R. James
Kate Mosse and guests explore the life and work of M.R. James, considered by many to be the father of the modern English ghost story. From 2005.
Kate Mosse is joined by biographer Richard Holmes, poet and writer Tobias Hill and novelist Julie Myerson to celebrate the life and work of M.R. James, whose 31 ghost stories are considered by some to be the father of the modern English ghost story. Recorded in 2005 at King's College, Cambridge, where James wrote and read aloud many of these tales.
Produced by Hilary Dunn.
Featured in...
![]()
Sounds Iconic: Ghostly Christmas
A collection of spooky festive tales.
This Week's Book List
Read along with us - a list of books discussed in each programme
Books and Authors Podcast
Open Book for author interviews and A Good Read for recommended reads
Listen now to books on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds
Escape with books & stories
