Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Henry's Childhood

English · Gothic Fiction, Horror, Drama

Robert Louis Stevenson's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a Gothic tale of a respected London doctor whose experiments expose a darker side of human nature. The story follows the unsettling connection between Dr. Henry Jekyll and the violent Mr. Hyde, as suspicion and dread gather around their divided lives.

In this radio dramatization, the familiar tale is shaped for listening through spoken performance and sound, bringing its Victorian setting and mounting mystery to life. The subtitle, “Henry's Childhood,” points to a focus on Jekyll's early years, offering a glimpse into the character behind the famous transformation.

The mood is shadowy and suspenseful, balancing psychological unease with the pleasures of a classic horror story. Stevenson's enduring exploration of identity, secrecy, and the struggle between opposing impulses gives the drama its lasting force.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.