Based on Charles Dickens' short story. It follows a railway signalman who is haunted by mysterious apparitions near his signal box. Each time he sees the ghostly figure, a tragic accident occurs on the railway. As the story unfolds, the signalman confides in a visitor about his terrifying experiences, questioning whether the specter is a warning or a harbinger of doom. The tension builds toward a chilling and tragic conclusion.

he story begins on a foggy night when a stranger, Michael Starkwedder, crashes his car near an isolated house. Upon entering, he finds a man dead in a chair and a woman, Laura Warwick, standing over the body with a gun in her hand. She confesses to the murder, but Michael decides to help her cover it up. As the investigation unfolds, suspicions shift, and unexpected truths come to light

The Best Plays radio series featured an adaptation of Uncle Harry on August 10, 1952. This hour-long broadcast brought Thomas Job's psychological drama to life for radio audiences.

The story follows Uncle Harry, an aging bachelor who cares for his two sisters. One of them, Letty, becomes increasingly possessive and manipulative, attempting to sabotage Harry's romance with his co-worker, Lucy. As tensions rise, the play explores themes of control, jealousy, and desperation, culminating in a dramatic and suspenseful conclusion.

Adaptations of Outward Bound aired on August 3, 1952. This hour-long broadcast brought Sutton Vane's thought-provoking drama to life for radio audiences.

An adaptation of The Voice of the Turtle on July 20, 1952. This hour-long broadcast brought John Van Druten's charming romantic comedy to life for radio audiences.

The Best Plays radio series featured an adaptation of The Hasty Heart on June 29, 1952. This hour-long broadcast brought John Patrick's poignant drama to life for radio audiences.

The Best Plays radio series featured an adaptation of Angel Street (also known as Gas Light) on June 22, 1952. This hour-long broadcast starred Vincent Price, Judith Evelyn, and Melville Cooper, bringing Patrick Hamilton's psychological thriller to life for radio audiences.

The Best Plays radio series featured an adaptation of The Philadelphia Story on August 17, 1952. This hour-long broadcast starred Joan Alexander, Betty Furness, and Myron McCormick, bringing Philip Barry's classic comedy to life for radio audiences.