Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Hyde Kills Margaret's Father

English · Horror, Gothic Fiction, Dramatic Readings

Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale follows Dr. Henry Jekyll, a respected London physician whose experiments reveal a darker side of his nature in the form of Mr. Edward Hyde. As Jekyll struggles to keep his two identities separate, the story explores the unsettling boundary between respectable public life and hidden impulses.

This radio dramatization brings the Gothic story to life through dialogue, performance, and sound, moving between Jekyll’s scientific world and the menace associated with Hyde. Its suspense comes from the growing consequences of Jekyll’s transformation and the danger his secret poses to those around him.

With its themes of divided identity, secrecy, and moral responsibility, the story offers a tense, atmospheric listening experience rooted in classic horror. The episode title points to a grave turn in the conflict, while the central drama remains the struggle between Jekyll’s carefully maintained respectability and Hyde’s violence.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.