Your Radio Theater

The Canterville Ghost

English · Gothic Fiction, Horror, Humor, Dramatic Readings

Your Radio Theater presents a radio dramatization of The Canterville Ghost, Oscar Wilde’s comic ghost story. The tale follows the Canterville family after they move into an English country house haunted by Sir Simon, a ghost whose attempts to frighten its new residents meet with unexpected resistance.

Wilde’s story blends supernatural atmosphere with comedy, turning the familiar haunted-house setup into a clash between an old-fashioned ghost and a practical modern family. The radio format brings the story to life through spoken performance and sound, balancing eerie moments with the humor of Sir Simon’s increasingly unsuccessful efforts.

Listeners can expect a light, theatrical take on a classic literary tale: spooky enough to evoke a haunted mansion, but playful in its treatment of fear, tradition, and the people who refuse to be impressed by a ghost.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.