Crackup | Allan Prior | Audio Drama | BBC Radio Drama | Old Time Radio

Dive into the gripping world of 'Crackup,' a classic BBC Radio Drama from 1964, penned by the masterful Allan Prior. This psychological thriller, originally broadcast as part of 'Saturday Night Theater,' plunges listeners into a web of suspense and paranoia. The story centers on Dr. Tom Bradford, a psychiatrist returning to his ancestral home in Yorkshire with his new wife, Roberta, three years after the tragic death of his first wife, Molly, in a car accident on a treacherous local hill.

The idyllic setting quickly darkens as Tom's family, including Molly's parents, Bob and Santa Glossop, and his colleague Dr. Morris McKinley, reveal unresolved grief and underlying tensions. Roberta struggles to find her place amidst constant comparisons to the deceased Molly. A series of uncanny incidents begins to mirror the events leading up to Molly's death—Tom suffers a mysterious ankle injury, Roberta's car fails, and an ominous letter arrives. As Tom battles his own fracturing psyche and the insidious accusations of Molly's father, he realizes someone is meticulously recreating the past, aiming to push him to the brink or worse.

Explore themes of guilt, manipulation, and the fragility of the human mind in this compelling audio drama. Is Tom truly descending into madness, or is he a victim of a calculated plot? With twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat, 'Crackup' is a timeless piece of classic radio theater, perfect for fans of vintage thrillers, psychological mysteries, and expertly crafted suspense stories. Don't miss this chilling broadcast that delves deep into family secrets and the dark corners of the human psyche.

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00:00 Intro
00:18 Segment 1: crack up
01:29:16 End

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