That was brilliant...top acting. a fabulous storyline that actually made sense.. thank you so much for sharing.. thoroughly enjoyed it.kind regards Dave 😁👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you, I have searched for this version for a long time, reminds me of when my Dad recorded it from the radio on a reel to reel recorder. Not as scarey as when I was youg but still brilliant.
Apparently Brian Hayles is the original author and the BBC Satirday Night Theatee is the original and so far only version of Lord Dracula. Simply Brilliant! How has this eluded mainstream fiction enthusiasts?! I love this! Would it not make for a fantastic book? TV Miniseries? Major Motion Picture?
Totally agree , this is incredible & the most detailed account of how Dracula became to fruition. It would make a fantastic film. I’m so surprised & confused why it is not known more & been put in to a film or series
CAST: Kenneth Haigh [Vlad Tepes,The Impaler], Nigel Stock [Father Benedict Estagen], Diane Orkin [Melitsa, a Witch], John Rowe [Lord István, Vlad's son from his first marriage], Gareth Armstrong [Brother Jakob], Heddy Nicholas [The Lady Ilonia, King of Hungary's sister and Vlad's Second Wife], and Don Henderson [Captain Ferenc]. Also in the cast were George Woolley, Betty Malet, Patricia Green, Graham Rigby, and Philip Barber. Directed by Anthony Cornish at BBC Birmingham
An excellent radio drama. The scene is set, with thunder, evil winds, and the screams of the innocent. Vlad was a definite “nut case”, but his fate was to meet the Gipsy witch. Venture if you will, into the turreted grey castle, of secret passages, and damp dark walls. I think this adaption would make a good movie, with Kenneth Branagh as Father Benedict. Too late for “Carry On Dracula!” Thanks
I wish there more episodes of this calibre , continuing the incredible story . Every time I listen I discover even more . I’m so surprised why this has not been made into a film or series. THE Bram stocker’s Dracula is a classic Yet this radio drama deserves to be heard more as it gives a haunting perspective of vlad prior Bram stokers novel
so well produced. kept me on tenterhooks the whole time. that gypsy laugh was amazing. she was the vivid character in the play. but the priest holds you in thrall. 🥀
Reminds me of the 1970s Hinchcliffe/Holmes neo-Gothic era of Doctor Who -- and, indeed, Brian Hayles was a script-writer for Who, though more in the 1960s/1970 period just preceding those two. Some of this dialogue would fit seamlessly into those Troughton, Pertwee, and Tom-Baker vintage Who broadcasts.
As someone else said excellent ! But I must add a little bit more to this : You ust listen to this whole production of all the voice actors. ? As you listen to this in the 22nd century you will be transfixed back to the 14th century. You will be memorized by the story and the power of Dracula. So my friends, I must repeat my last important statement : YOU MUST LISTEN (( TO. -- THIS ))
What's even more scary is the fact that Vlad Dracul was a real person who did do these vile acts of terror and to own people. When an army came to sack Vlads city he turned tail when he saw that he'd impaled 30,000 of his own people, so if he can do that to his people what wud he do to his enemies!!! Of course they turned around and got out of Dodge!!! Great play very well done as nearly all of these dramas are!!
I enjoyed it as well. Unfortunately, judging from some of the comments, some rather timid listeners were clearly expecting something more suitable from the children's section instead. They appeared to have wandered over to the horror section by mistake.
@@jackiehamilton2738 I've just come across ur reply and ur 100% right that some listeners didn't realise how erm "violent" the story is but when u realise this actually happened it makes it even more chilling and i sometimes think whilst listening- (as I've heard this masterpiece many times, a masterpiece in my opinion that is!!!)- how cud anyone have been so vicious towards men, women and children, they have no distinction!!! They say he was given as a helpful potion and NOT as a poison Mercury and over time it made him paranoid, mad and finally he succumbed to its very heavy metal content and that didn't include Led Zeppelin ha ha!!!!! Killing all these innocent people in the name of god!!! So glad I'm an Atheist!!
@@dsd7004 The Tetragrammaton refers to the letters that spell out the name of God, "Yud Hai Vav Hai," thus, saying Tetragrammaton is the same as saying the name of God. The Hebrew language didn't have vowels in Bible days, so the pronunciation of a word depended on context. Since the name of God was considered so holy that it could only be used by the High Priest once a year, once the priesthood was lost the pronunciation of the name of God was also lost so that all we had was the consonants.
@@tottiemae2258 I agree that the creator of human speech and the author of the languages knows what we mean when we call on him. The Name was used in the Bible and in speech, but not "in vain." That part is not a superstition, but a commandment. Unfortunately, when Rabbinical Judaism replaced Scriptural Judaism the rabbis began to build walls. Every command of God had to be fenced in by the commands of men because by keeping rabbinical law they wouldn't get close enough to the Mosaic law to break it. In theory. In fact, they sucked the life out of the religion. The commandment is still in place, but we do not all agree on what "in vain" means. To me, the worst case of misusing The Name is when "Faith Healers" invoke The Name when they do the sleight of hand leg-lengthening trick.
@@tottiemae2258 The key is "In Vain." I use his name, but there are so many people calling everyone and everything, "god" that I feel the need to specify which god I refer to. I will usually refer to Him by the title, God, and the Name Yud Hai Vav Hai, as that is the name of the only God. Televangelists claim the title, "god' and "Anointed One" for themselves. Mormons worship a "Jehovah" who was once a man and a "Jesus" who is the spirit brother of Lucifer. Islam has a god and an "Issa" who bear no resemblance to the God of the Bible......so I like to be clear. I pray to the Lord, God, Ruler of the Universe who is named "I AM."
That was brilliant...top acting. a fabulous storyline that actually made sense.. thank you so much for sharing.. thoroughly enjoyed it.kind regards Dave 😁👍👍👍👍👍
This is incredible, the foundation of how Dracula came to fruition , the full account of how he became the Dracula we now know
Thank you, I have searched for this version for a long time, reminds me of when my Dad recorded it from the radio on a reel to reel recorder. Not as scarey as when I was youg but still brilliant.
Apparently Brian Hayles is the original author and the BBC Satirday Night Theatee is the original and so far only version of Lord Dracula. Simply Brilliant!
How has this eluded mainstream fiction enthusiasts?! I love this! Would it not make for a fantastic book? TV Miniseries? Major Motion Picture?
Totally agree , this is incredible & the most detailed account of how Dracula became to fruition. It would make a fantastic film. I’m so surprised & confused why it is not known more & been put in to a film or series
It got very close to being made into a film
Had this on Casette my Dad taped it from the radio.
When it was originally broadcast.
Amazing drama.
good grief,,, that was intense 😮
CAST:
Kenneth Haigh [Vlad Tepes,The Impaler], Nigel Stock [Father Benedict Estagen], Diane Orkin [Melitsa, a Witch], John Rowe [Lord István, Vlad's son from his first marriage], Gareth Armstrong [Brother Jakob], Heddy Nicholas [The Lady Ilonia, King of Hungary's sister and Vlad's Second Wife], and Don Henderson [Captain Ferenc].
Also in the cast were George Woolley, Betty Malet, Patricia Green, Graham Rigby, and Philip Barber. Directed by Anthony Cornish at BBC Birmingham
How strange. I tried to find Lord Dracula on youtube last night but to no avail. And then you post it just hours later. Thank you. :-)
Originally broadcast BBC Radio 4 on the 27th April 1974
An excellent radio drama. The scene is set, with thunder, evil winds, and the screams of the innocent.
Vlad was a definite “nut case”, but his fate was to meet the Gipsy witch.
Venture if you will, into the turreted grey castle, of secret passages, and damp dark walls.
I think this adaption would make a good movie, with Kenneth Branagh as Father Benedict.
Too late for “Carry On Dracula!”
Thanks
Absolutely brilliant ' thank you for upload " highly recommend * look into my eyes if you dare *
I wish there more episodes of this calibre , continuing the incredible story . Every time I listen I discover even more . I’m so surprised why this has not been made into a film or series. THE Bram stocker’s Dracula is a classic
Yet this radio drama deserves to be heard more as it gives a haunting perspective of vlad prior Bram stokers novel
This is not the Bram Stoker novel!
@@ElaAusDemTal I know I said his novel is more well known
On my list is: Dracula AudioBook with Tom Hiddleston and David Suchet (YT title).
Excellent! I thoroughly enjoyed this frightening tale 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
One of the best I have ever listened to.
Totally agree , iv listened a few times
Thanks for the upload.
Excellent gothic drama, if somewhat gruesome.
If it weren't for the BBC channels like this would be poor stuff indeed.
so well produced. kept me on tenterhooks the whole time. that gypsy laugh was amazing. she was the vivid character in the play. but the priest holds you in thrall. 🥀
Reminds me of the 1970s Hinchcliffe/Holmes neo-Gothic era of Doctor Who -- and, indeed, Brian Hayles was a script-writer for Who, though more in the 1960s/1970 period just preceding those two. Some of this dialogue would fit seamlessly into those Troughton, Pertwee, and Tom-Baker vintage Who broadcasts.
excellent. really kept my interest all the way through.
totally novel take on the dracula story.
As someone else said excellent ! But I must add a little bit more to this :
You ust listen to this whole production of all the voice actors. ? As you listen to this in the 22nd century you will be transfixed back to the
14th century. You will be memorized by the story and the power of Dracula.
So my friends,
I must repeat my last important statement :
YOU MUST LISTEN
(( TO. -- THIS ))
The child was mose likely deformed due to an STD, such as syphilus. Vlad likely would have bestowed that upon his wife, unknowingly.
Jolly good
Pretty good!!
What's even more scary is the fact that Vlad Dracul was a real person who did do these vile acts of terror and to own people. When an army came to sack Vlads city he turned tail when he saw that he'd impaled 30,000 of his own people, so if he can do that to his people what wud he do to his enemies!!! Of course they turned around and got out of Dodge!!! Great play very well done as nearly all of these dramas are!!
I enjoyed it as well. Unfortunately, judging from some of the comments, some rather timid listeners were clearly expecting something more suitable from the children's section instead. They appeared to have wandered over to the horror section by mistake.
@@jackiehamilton2738 I've just come across ur reply and ur 100% right that some listeners didn't realise how erm "violent" the story is but when u realise this actually happened it makes it even more chilling and i sometimes think whilst listening- (as I've heard this masterpiece many times, a masterpiece in my opinion that is!!!)- how cud anyone have been so vicious towards men, women and children, they have no distinction!!! They say he was given as a helpful potion and NOT as a poison Mercury and over time it made him paranoid, mad and finally he succumbed to its very heavy metal content and that didn't include Led Zeppelin ha ha!!!!! Killing all these innocent people in the name of god!!! So glad I'm an Atheist!!
Wild!!👍
Recommend radio drama Dracula v Sherlock Holmes & 2006 Dracula
Vlad Tepes the Impaler = Count Dracula
Well, first European, who translated ``No!´´ into Ottoman language. 🤗
Fantastic story thank you. Vlad was a hero the dragon of God.
Great story...... Regards from newzealand on a lovely sunny, must be global warming?
👍ty👍
That's pretty intense and unpleasant listening.
Thank you for the warning!
@@tottiemae2258 after my third lot of people were dragged off screaming to be impaled, I had to click on to something less full on!
Smart!!!
Well it is usually classed under the genre of "Horror"!!! Death and gore come with the territory. Particularly as this story was based on real events.
Thanks for the heads up!
Yeah, this one is not for me. Thank you for a great channel. I've enjoyed many other vids.
I am shocked to hear the Tetragrammaton used as a title for the Satanic.
What is the meaning? ?
@@dsd7004 The Tetragrammaton refers to the letters that spell out the name of God, "Yud Hai Vav Hai," thus, saying Tetragrammaton is the same as saying the name of God. The Hebrew language didn't have vowels in Bible days, so the pronunciation of a word depended on context. Since the name of God was considered so holy that it could only be used by the High Priest once a year, once the priesthood was lost the pronunciation of the name of God was also lost so that all we had was the consonants.
@@tottiemae2258 I agree that the creator of human speech and the author of the languages knows what we mean when we call on him. The Name was used in the Bible and in speech, but not "in vain." That part is not a superstition, but a commandment. Unfortunately, when Rabbinical Judaism replaced Scriptural Judaism the rabbis began to build walls. Every command of God had to be fenced in by the commands of men because by keeping rabbinical law they wouldn't get close enough to the Mosaic law to break it. In theory. In fact, they sucked the life out of the religion. The commandment is still in place, but we do not all agree on what "in vain" means. To me, the worst case of misusing The Name is when "Faith Healers" invoke The Name when they do the sleight of hand leg-lengthening trick.
@@tottiemae2258 The key is "In Vain." I use his name, but there are so many people calling everyone and everything, "god" that I feel the need to specify which god I refer to. I will usually refer to Him by the title, God, and the Name Yud Hai Vav Hai, as that is the name of the only God. Televangelists claim the title, "god' and "Anointed One" for themselves. Mormons worship a "Jehovah" who was once a man and a "Jesus" who is the spirit brother of Lucifer. Islam has a god and an "Issa" who bear no resemblance to the God of the Bible......so I like to be clear. I pray to the Lord, God, Ruler of the Universe who is named "I AM."
@@tottiemae2258 Thank you!