The Dark Is Rising

Our take on The Dark Is Rising podcast

Susan Cooper's novel is a thrilling adventure in which a young boy discovers the ancient secrets of a magical world. Will Stanton, a seemingly ordinary schoolboy, learns he is the last of a group of immortal warriors known as the Old Ones. Their task is to defend the world from a powerful force of evil called the Dark. But how is their battle going to result? This stunning audio adaptation of Susan Cooper's classic novel will captivate listeners of all ages. The Dark Is Rising is a drama podcast by BBC World Service.