The Haunted Library

Audio drama readings of classic horror novels and short stories AI summary

BBC Studios Visit website › Fiction · EN · 18 episodes · latest 2026-11-12

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This library is home to curious things. Strange tales. Unanswered questions. Stories that linger longer than they should. Hosted by Colin Morgan (Merlin, Belfast) with guest host Katie Leung (Harry Potter, Bridgerton), The Haunted Library invites you deep into the stacks to hear works of classic horror brought to life, from Gothic novels to pulpy penny dreadfuls. The library boasts the most extensive and unnerving of collections. Here you’ll find novels including The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Frankenstein, The Turn of the Screw, The Picture of Dorian Grey, Carmilla and The Invisible Man, as well as short stories by authors like Edgar Allan Poe, Bram Stoker and M.R. James. Some tales begin with a mystery, others with a bargain that should never have been struck, and a few with something stirring in the dark. You’ll encounter haunted houses, hidden secrets, dangerous ambitions, ghosts, monsters, uncanny apparitions and impossible transformations. Two new episodes every week. The Haunted Library is open. Come in. Stay a while. Subscribe to The Haunted Library Plus on Apple Podcasts to hear new episodes ad-free and 7 days earlier than anywhere else. This podcast is produced by BBC Studios, a commercial company that is wholly owned by the BBC. No money from the licence fee was used to create this podcast. The money BBC Studios makes is re-invested to help fund the BBC.

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Frankenstein: Part 10

2026-11-12 · 36 min · Season 2, episode 10

The Creature's growing knowledge of the world brings both wonder and pain, as he continues to learn of human virtue and suffering. When a chance discovery reveals unsettling truths about his origins, he dares to hope…
Frankenstein: Part 9

2026-11-09 · 39 min · Season 2, episode 9

As the Creature's secret education and hidden life observing the De Lacey family continues, he learns of their remarkable past and witnesses a powerful love that has overcome extraordinary obstacles. The Creature is…
Frankenstein: Part 8

2026-11-05 · 38 min · Season 2, episode 8

The Creature continues his story of his time with the De Lacey family, where he becomes fascinated with their way of life. From the shadows, the Creature carefully observes the family, unlocking the mysteries of…
Frankenstein: Part 7

2026-11-02 · 32 min · Season 2, episode 7

Amongst the dramatic snowy mountains, Victor encounters the Creature, and their tense meeting leads to an unexpected conversation. The Creature begins his account of what happened to him after his creation. He tells of…
Frankenstein: Part 6

2026-10-29 · 31 min · Season 2, episode 6

As the pursuit of justice gives way to tragedy, Victor is forced to watch the consequences of his actions unfold in silence. Tormented by guilt and convinced he bears responsibility for a growing chain of suffering, he…
Frankenstein: Part 5

2026-10-26 · 29 min · Season 2, episode 5

A shocking message from home shatters Victor's fragile peace and draws him back to Geneva. There, in the midst of grief and a violent storm, he comes face to face with a sight that confirms his darkest fears. Yet as…
Frankenstein: Part 4

2026-10-22 · 39 min · Season 2, episode 4

Victor finally achieves the goal that has consumed him for years, but the moment of success quickly turns to horror. Terrified by what he has brought into the world, he abandons his creation and descends into illness…
Frankenstein: Part 3

2026-10-19 · 43 min · Season 2, episode 3

Far from home and consumed by a hunger for discovery, Victor throws himself into his studies with relentless determination. As he probes the boundary of life and death, an extraordinary possibility begins to take shape:…
Frankenstein: Part 2

2026-10-15 · 33 min · Season 2, episode 2

Victor Frankenstein begins his tale. Looking back on an idyllic childhood in Geneva, he recalls the family and friendships that shaped him, as well as the restless curiosity that set him apart. As his fascination with…
Frankenstein: Part 1

2026-10-12 · 40 min · Season 2, episode 1

The enthusiastic letters of sea captain Robert Walton turn ominous as arctic ice and crushing loneliness close in. The discovery and rescue of a half-frozen stranger puts an end to his despondency, but as the stranger…

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Owner: BBC Studios Audio
Oldest episode in feed: 09/2026
Typical length: 23 min
Format: Serial Meant to be heard in order

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