Classic Ghost Stories
Tony WalkerA weekly podcast that reads out ghost stories, horror stories, and weird tales every week. Classic stories from the pens of the masters Occasionally, we feature living authors, but the majority are dead. Some perhaps are undead. We go from cosy Edwardian ghost stories (E. F. Benson, Walter De La Mare) to Victorian supernatural mysteries (M. R. James, Elizabeth Gaskell, Bram Stoker, and Charles Dic... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 467 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Science FictionDramaFiction | |||
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Kindly commissioned and sponsored by Gavin Critchley for his friend Victoria, a lover of dolls' houses...
A collector buys a Gothic dolls' house for sixty guineas â a museum piece, the dealer calls it, and means it more than he says. Six feet of Str... more
⢠London, in the full weight of a June heatwave. The kind of golden, breathless afternoon that makes a fortunate woman feel especially fortunate.
And Hester Ward is fortunate. She knows it. A husband she adores, two children, a house that runs exact... more
Cairo, in the winter season, when the wealthy of Europe come for the warmth and the ruins. A young woman falls under the spell of a scholar unlike any other â a man treated with strange deference by those who know him best, a man whose knowledge of t... more
A young officer receives a Christmas invitation to an old country house in Westernshire. His friend, hearing the name, begs him not to go.
He goes anyway.
There are things in that house that have been seen before, by people who did not speak easily... more
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Now THIS is superb narration. Great selections, fine acting, lovely accents (could use a tiny bit more work on American Englishđ) intelligent commentary. Donât miss Tonyâs own well written stories. If you like M R James or Shirley Jackson, youâll love this.
Apple Podcasts5dbrrv
United States5 months ago - Gentle but deeply unsettling stories
Great stories that make you think. Thanks for the narration and commentary Tony Walker
Apple Podcasts5TurquoiseOsprey
United Kingdom5 months ago - The best ghost story pod
Tony has done a fantastic job narrating a huge number and variety of ghost stories! Such a great way to access these tales and I love his analysis at the end, as well as all bonus dog-related content. Thanks for filling my Winter with excellently narrated spookiness!
Apple Podcasts5charlie_a_sUnited Kingdom5 months ago - Thrilling
I thoroughly enjoy these!!! You know, you (Iâm addressing Tony directly) mention people complaining about various things about your reading. I donât get it. Donât listen to them! Youâre great!
Apple Podcasts5BflatchristianUnited States7 months ago - great reading with expression
Love these readings, thank you so much! Its too bad there aren't more, it would be great to have more Robert W Chambers, and other weird tales of the Art Nouveau era. Or could you do a "Classic Vampires and Monster stories" ? That would be fun.
Apple Podcasts5JohnJohn7223
Canada7 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #47 | United States/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #175 | United States/Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #19 | United Kingdom/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #87 | United Kingdom/Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #99 | Canada/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #28 |  Australia/Fiction/Science Fiction |
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This show centers on reading ghost, horror, and weird tales from classic authors, with in-depth host-led commentary that blends literary analysis, historical context, and personal reflections. Episodes frequently explore Gothic atmosphere, narrative framing, and author background, helping listeners connect old stories to broader literary traditions. A standout feature is the host's thoughtful afterword, which often ties the tale to themes like guilt, memory, and culture, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy both storytelling and scholarly context. The production quality, steady narration, and blend of the familiar with the slightly offbeat give it a distinctive, reverent mood that rewards repeat listening and deep listening for fans o... more
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2. Roy Sunter
3. Robert E. Howard
4. Todd Thyberg
5. Lewis Darley
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