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The Destruction of Smith

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A short story by Algernon Blackwood, read by the author.
For the last thirty-four years Algernon Blackwood in many a story has proved himself master of the supernatural. His first book, 'Empty House', led to successes like 'John Silence' and 'Jimbo', and paved the way for perhaps his biggest success, 'Prisoner in Fairyland', which was published in 1913, and was afterwards produced by Lena Ashwell at the Kingsway Theatre in a stage adaptation by himself and Violet Pearn, with music by Elgar.
He has been reading his stories at the microphone for the last four years, having made his radio debut in 1936 in 'In Town Tonight'. He televised in 'Picture Page' on the first day of television from Alexandra Palace.

Contributors

Writer/reader:
Algernon Blackwood
Produced by:
Lena Ashwell
Produced by:
Violet Pearn

BBC Home Service Basic

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