Daphne Du Maurier Rebecca


(4.7 stars; 63 reviews)

Experience the haunting tale of Rebecca, a classic novel by Daphne Du Maurier, brought to life in this dramatic adaptation. First broadcast on December 27, 1989, this production features Christopher Cazenove and Janet Maw in leading roles.

As the young Mrs. de Winter arrives at the grand estate of Manderley, she is confronted by the lingering memories of her husband's first wife, Rebecca. This adaptation, dramatized by Brian Miller and directed by Cherry Cookson, captures the essence of Du Maurier's timeless story.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.

Chapters

Rebecca 1:27:05

Reviews

An Enjoyable Abridged Version


(4.5 stars)

Having read the novel 25 times, I noticed where details were missing, but enjoyed the dramatization. If you like this dramatization, go read the book.

a superior "Who-did-it"


(5 stars)

good production Would not do to call it a whodunnit

Well performed, however it sounds tinny, especially at the start


(3.5 stars)


(4 stars)

Great performance but some distortion in the audio


(4 stars)

excellent voices, but the story was very abridged

Good Dramatisation


(5 stars)

Brings the novel to life with its dramatisation and makes for engaging listening without spending too much time on a direct text reading.

The best


(5 stars)

One of my favorites!

definitely abridged but very enjoyably done


(5 stars)