Compact Classics
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
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Robert Louis Stevenson’s Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde follows Dr. Henry Jekyll, a respected London physician who becomes increasingly fascinated by the divided nature of human character. His experiments unleash Mr. Hyde, a figure whose violent behavior threatens Jekyll’s reputation and control over his own life.
This compact dramatic adaptation brings Stevenson’s Gothic tale of secrecy, temptation, and transformation to radio. The story unfolds through its characters and spoken scenes, drawing listeners into a mystery as those around Jekyll try to understand his connection to the unsettling Hyde.
With its contrast between respectable Victorian society and hidden impulses, the tale offers an atmospheric blend of suspense and psychological horror. Its central question—whether a person can separate the darker parts of the self from the rest—gives this classic story its lasting unease.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.