Game Of Thrones' Owen Teale reads David Seltzer's novelisation of his academy award-winning horror.

Released in June 1976 by 20th Century Fox, and starring Gregory Peck and Lee Remick, the movie had a vast and lasting impact - reviving Peck's career, spawning several sequels and remakes, and launching a wave of Antichrist-themed movies.

In this first episode, Kathy, wife of American diplomat Robert Thorn gives birth to a boy.

They name him Damien.

Abridged in five parts by Jeremy Osborne.

Producer: Karen Rose

A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2017. Show less