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Episode 35 – Rats
This episode Mike & Will tackle ‘Moose’ by M.R. James.
No wait, that’s not right. Ah yes, ‘Rats’ by M.R. James, that’s the one.
The episode features readings by Lewis Davies and the illustration to the right by Alisdair Wood.
Show notes:
The quote about rats which opens this story is from this story by Charles Dickens, which also contributions from Wilkie Collins among others. ‘Tom Tiddler’s Ground’ is also the name of an old children’s game.
This gorgeous-looking short film adaptation of ‘Rats’ is a real treat. If you want to learn more about the director, listen to our Interview with him in Episode 21.
The improbably-named Orlando Whistlecraft, mentioned in this story, was a ‘weather prophet and poet’ well known in the 19th Century for his yearly weather almanac.
We didn’t mention it in the episode, but this excellent essay examines how M.R. James and others use pace and rhythm to great effect in their ghost stories.
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This episode Mike & Will tackle ‘Moose’ by M.R. James.
No wait, that’s not right. Ah yes, ‘Rats’ by M.R. James, that’s the one.
The episode features readings by Lewis Davies and the illustration to the right by Alisdair Wood.
Show notes:
The quote about rats which opens this story is from this story by Charles Dickens, which also contributions from Wilkie Collins among others. ‘Tom Tiddler’s Ground’ is also the name of an old children’s game.
This gorgeous-looking short film adaptation of ‘Rats’ is a real treat. If you want to learn more about the director, listen to our Interview with him in Episode 21.
The improbably-named Orlando Whistlecraft, mentioned in this story, was a ‘weather prophet and poet’ well known in the 19th Century for his yearly weather almanac.
We didn’t mention it in the episode, but this excellent essay examines how M.R. James and others use pace and rhythm to great effect in their ghost stories.
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