Piers Paul The House On Highbury Hill


Read by Steven Perry

A comedy for radio, The House on Highbury Hill was first produced as a BBC Radio play. It tells the macabre tale of a young man named Casimir, who stays at a seedy boarding house run by Ethel, her mother, and their sister Marigold. Casimir develops a romantic interest in Ethel, but is ultimately dissuaded by Marigold, who ends up marrying him instead.

As their marriage unfolds, Marigold frequently complains about her husband's lack of concern, leaving Casimir to ponder whether he made the right choice. The production, directed by Robert Prince, explores themes of human freedom and the struggle for happiness. Each scene is introduced by a narrator, who provides context and suggests a degree of control over the characters' fates.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.