The Dark Is Rising

BBC

A young boy’s time-travelling fight against ancient evil. Read more

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Episodes

Introducing The Dark Is Rising

11/17/2022 00:06:44 1. Midwinter Eve

12/19/2022 00:18:10 2. Midwinter Day

12/21/2022 00:18:12 3. The Sign-Seeker

12/22/2022 00:18:20 4. The Walker on the Old Way

12/23/2022 00:17:41 Show all episodes

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.

Producer: BBC
Host: Toby Jones, Harriet Walter, Paul Rhys, Simon McBurney and Noah Alexander as Will
Country: United Kingdom
Episodes count: 25
Average duration: 18’
Frequency: Daily