Chocky

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John Wyndham - Chocky

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A young boy causes concern when he develops an imaginary friend.

A young boy causes concern when he develops an imaginary friend. Is it a fantasy or is there more to it? Stars Judy Bennett.

12-year-old Matthew Gore sparks concern for his parents when he appears to develop an intelligent, persistent imaginary friend whom he calls Chocky. 

As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that, far from being imaginary, Chocky is a very real alien intelligence. 

But then Matthew comes to the attention of sinister government forces... 

First published in Amazing Stories magazine in 1963, John Wyndham developed his story into a full sci-fi novel five years later. 

Matthew …. Judy Bennett
David …. Eric Thompson
Mary …. Sheila Grant
Alan …. Peter Baldwin
Landis …. Michael Spice
Sir William Thorbe …. Rolf Lefebvre
Dr Frost …. Lockwood West
Dennis Chattery …. John Baddeley
Himself    ....    Jack De Manio

Adapted and directed by John Tydeman.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in November 1968.

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