Piccadilly Radio Bonus 5: Horror and Suspense

From Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast · 31:50

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This episode explores horror and suspense programming on Manchester’s Piccadilly Radio, examining how sound, silence and pacing were used to create tension and atmosphere. It considers how radio horror engages the listener’s imagination and how these techniques continue to influence contemporary audio storytelling.The programme includes archive material from Manchester Central Library and uses licensed sound effects and music to support the narrative.You can search the archive from home and listen to over 1,800 full shows on Manchester Central Library's Sound + Vision pods.This podcast is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Manchester Libraries Trust.Archive creditsArchive audio from the Piccadilly Radio Collection, full shows available at Manchester Central Library. Copyright Bauer Media - all rights reserved:The Chronos Experiment (PICC2/55)A Matter of Life and Death (PICC2/8)Frankenstein (PICC/561)Dracula (PICC/595)Licensed audioDog Puppy Movement Ody-0275-040 – Envato ElementsDogs Doberman Barks Woofs Two Sdclbry 24340 – Envato ElementsRecord Scratch – Envato ElementsSlam – Envato ElementsSmall Bell Ring – Envato ElementsRights statementAll licensed material is used in accordance with the terms of the relevant subscription licences. All archive and third-party material remains the property of its respective rights holders.NarrationPodcast narrative written, researched and read by Dr. Philip Johnstone: Creative Commons licence CC-BY-4.0 (Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 Licence).Our final bonus episode on Piccadilly Radio's science fiction programming is out on 15 September!

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