Nightfall

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Drama: Horror & Supernatural

Fantasy anthology drama series from Canada's CBC Radio

Supernatural and horror anthology drama series made by Canada's CBC Radio

Nightfall: Series 1: 5. From My Appointed Place Below

5. From My Appointed Place Below

Series 1

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From a tale by Sir Walter Scott, a young man turns to a stranger for financial help.

When his rent payment to the landowner disappears, a desperate man turns to a stranger for financial help. Stars Hugh Webster.

A young man delivers his rent to local Scottish landowner, Sir Robert Redgauntlet.

But he dies before writing him a receipt - and the money disappears. 

Desperate, the young man turns to a stranger for help...

A story by Sir Walter Scott, first published in 1824.

Adapted by 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.

Hugh Webster .… Steeny Steenson
Chris Wiggins .… Sir Robert Redgauntlet
John Douglas .… Sir John Redgauntlet
Sandy Webster .… Dougal MacKellum
Frank Perry .… Hutcheon
John Bayliss .… The Rider In Black
Other parts played by Grant Cowan

Director: Fred Diehl 

First broadcast on CBC Canada in March 1982.

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