A maid takes a job with a kind but sad mistress who suffers from a weak heart, a cruel and tyrannical husband, and the presence of a stubborn ghost...

Edith Wharton’s tale dramatised by John Douglas.

Hartley the Maid ...... Dixi Seatle
Laura Brimpton ...... Chapelle Jaffe
Mr Wace ...... Hugh Webster
Agnes ...... Wendy Thatcher
Mrs Blinder ...... Marian Waldman
Mr Brimpton ...... Richard Donat
Mr Ranford ...... John Douglas

‘Nightfall’ is a series of supernatural and horror dramas - one of Canada’s CBC Radio's most popular shows in the network’s history.

Running to over 100 episodes between 1980 and 1983, it features a mix of original stories and adaptations of classic tales.

Directed in Toronto by William Lane.

Series producer: Bill Howell.

First broadcast on CBC Canada in 1982. Show less