Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

John Wants Marriage

English · Gothic Fiction, Horror, Dramatic Readings

Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale follows Dr. Henry Jekyll, a respected London physician whose experiments reveal a darker side of his nature in the form of Mr. Edward Hyde. The story explores the unsettling divide between public respectability and private desire, as Jekyll’s attempts to control his transformation become increasingly dangerous.

In this radio dramatization, the familiar Gothic story is shaped for listening through dialogue, performance, and sound. The title also includes “John Wants Marriage,” offering a separate episode title alongside the Jekyll and Hyde work.

Its appeal lies in the contrast between Jekyll’s measured, civilized world and Hyde’s menace, with suspense built around the consequences of crossing the boundary between them. Stevenson’s tale remains an atmospheric blend of psychological horror and moral unease.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.