[Swprograms] Programmes I Like Deep (# 6)

[Peter Bowen <peter.bowen@xxxxxxxxx>]

"Deep Night"--CBC Radio One:

   Be afraid...be very afraid.

   Each summer, CBC Radio presents several programmes that are new,
and are only aired during the summer months. "Deep Night" is one of
them.

   "Deep Night" is a show featuring radio plays, and runs for about 35
minutes once a week. A new play is presented each week--no series, or
longer plays broken into several episodes, are presented. This is
something that distinguishes this slot from "Sunday Showcase", also on
CBC Radio One.

   As an introduction to each episode, an audio clip is aired right at
the top, one which gives a taste of the mystery to come.  A brief
notice of the title and author follows.

   These plays all have themes that are linked by elements of horror,
mystery, suspense, the macabre, and/or the occult. Topics with a
magical or science fiction slant are featured as well. Sometimes there
is a twist or unexpected ending, common to much mystery writing.

   The plays vary in quality, of course, depending on the writer. But
all are light and inconsequential in nature. None have much of a
deeper meaning or import. Rather, they are meant to be enjoyed while
listening, and then forgotten. The listener will not be mulling over
these plays days later.

   If a play is short and does not consume all of the allotted time
slot, then an audio clip from an upcoming play is featured.

   Each edition ends with the usual credits.

   "Deep Night" might be a good way for a novice to get an
introduction to audio plays, so-called theatre-of-the-air. The plays
are short, and eventful, with numerous changes of scene and a limited
cast of characters. They require little concentration.

Website: http://www.cbc.ca/programguide/program/index.jsp?program=Deep+Night

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