The Cry of the Owl

Original version

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Patricia Highsmith - The Cry of the Owl: 1. Stranger

Patricia Highsmith - The Cry of the Owl

1. Stranger

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Patricia Highsmith - The Cry of the Owl, 1. Stranger

Recently divorced Robert Forester is attracted to a stranger in Pennsylvania.

Recently divorced Robert Forester is attracted to a stranger in Pennsylvania. Intriguing tale of obsession. Starring John Sharian.

Robert Forester is now living in Langley, Pennsylvania, after a messy divorce. 

He's escaped his oppressive wife and has no need to see a psychiatrist again.

So why is he outside Jenny Theirolf's house, watching her every move? 

Starring John Sharian and Adrian Lester. 

Patricia Highsmith's intriguing tale of obsession.

Dramatised in five parts by Shaun McKenna. 

Robert Forester    ......    John Sharian
Greg Wyncoop    ......    Adrian Lester  
Jenny Theirolf    ......    Joanne McQuinn
Jack Neilsen    ......    Matt Rippy 
Susie    ......    Laurel Lefkow
Nickie Jurgen    ......    Briony Glassco

Music composed and performed by David Chilton 

Director: Marion Nancarrow 

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2002.

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama. With recent favourites from BBC Radio 4.

Drama: Thriller

Patricia Highsmith's intriguing tale of obsession, starring John Sharian

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Patricia Highsmith - The Cry of the Owl

1. Stranger

Genres

Series

BBC Radio 4 Extra

About BBC Radio 4 Extra