The Shining Is Not the Story You Think It Is

How did Stephen King's stay in a ghostly hotel in Colorado inspire The Shining? Is Stanley Kubrick's iconic movie a faithful adaptation? And, is King a good writer? Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of The Shining, and the world it was born of. Download the Klarna app to stay on top of your money, so you can think about, well, anything else. Klarna balance account required to receive cashback points. Limitations, terms, and conditions apply. Exclusions apply. Learn more at https://www.klarna.com/uk/buyer-prote.... 00:00 The Shining: Book vs Film 02:55 Klarna 07:13 The Extraordinary Life of Stephen King 14:39 The Real Hotel That Inspired The Shining 20:03 Stephen King's Darkest Personal Demons 24:50 Is Stephen King Actually a Good Writer? 29:26 Stanley Kubrick's Controversial Adaptation 37:22 Jack Torrance: Where Does the Evil Come From? 44:02 Wendy, Danny and the Family's Dark Secrets 51:32 The Horrors of the Overlook Hotel 58:32 The Scene That Changed Stephen King's Career 1:05:52 Jack's Terrifying Descent Into Madness 1:12:16 Our Final Verdict on The Shining To sign up to our weekly newsletter Book Club Notes featuring reading recommendations, a guide to exploring the books and reviews from the community go to: thebookclubhq.com Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris Social Producer: Harry Balden Video Editor: Lorcan Moullier Executive Producer: Dom Johnson