Audio Ghost - The Lamp - Judy Cornwell - Timothy Bateson

BBC Radio's adaptation of "The Lamp" by Agatha Christie was a 30-minute spooky radio play first broadcast on the BBC World Service on July 22, 1984. Adapted by Patricia Mays and directed by Derek Hoddinott, the full-cast audio drama featured performances by Judy Cornwell and Timothy Bateson. Plot Summary"The Lamp" is an uncharacteristic, supernatural short story by Christie. It follows a sickly young boy named Jeffrey who moves into a new, imposing, and derelict house in a cathedral town with his family. While his mother tries to dismiss rumors that the place is haunted, Jeffrey becomes fascinated by an unseen ghostly playmate in the attic—the spirit of a previous boy who starved to death—and begins hearing mysterious pitter-patter footsteps in the house. Starring: Judy Cornwell and Timothy Bateson Archive Availability: Aired as part of a classic mystery anthology. It has since occasionally re-run on BBC Radio 4 Extra and is available through the Internet Archive. More BBC Radio Content This 1984 production was part of a broader anthology of short supernatural and classic tales, which you can explore further via the Internet Archive. Production Details Author: Agatha Christie Dramatist: Patricia Mays Director: Derek Hoddinott Original Airdate: July 22, 1984 (BBC World Service)