A quiet classic from the golden age of radio — plus bonus commentary and trivia after the show.

Quiet, Please – “It’s Later Than You Think” (1948)

Step back into the golden age of radio with Quiet, Please, an intimate anthology series known for its restraint, ambiguity, and psychological depth. In this 1948 episode, “It’s Later Than You Think,” a calm, conversational voice draws the listener into a narrowing reflection on time, awareness, and the moment when understanding arrives too late to change anything.

After the broadcast, stay tuned for bonus commentary and behind-the-scenes trivia — including the creative philosophy behind Quiet, Please, why this episode remains one of the series’ most enduring entries, and how its minimalist approach set it apart from flashier radio dramas of the era.

Originally aired: 1948

Approx. runtime: 29 minutes