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Nightfall

Series 3

Lazarus Rising by John Douglas

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

A reporter gets drawn into a web of revenge and darkness when he arrives in a small town to investigate reports of a man who rose from the dead.

Nightfall is a series of supernatural and horror dramas made by Canada’s CBC Radio that ran from 1980-83. It went on to become one of the most popular shows in the network’s history. During 100 episodes over three seasons, Nightfall featured a mix of original stories and adaptations of classic tales.

Cliff Martin… Neil Munro
Ella-May Puddister… Ruth Springford
George Sanex… Eric Peterson
Ezra Helbert… Murray Westgate
Leroy Grant… Ken James
Theta… Marian Waldman
Mort Brunner … John Stocker
Lucy Sanex… Elva Mai Hoover
Sarey… Melanie Brown

Written by John Douglas.

Directed by Bill Howell.

First broadcast on CBC Radio in 1980. Show less

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