"The Midwich Cuckoos" by John Wyndham - BBC Radio adaptation (1982) скачать в хорошем качестве

"The Midwich Cuckoos" by John Wyndham - BBC Radio adaptation (1982)

Classic Old Time Radio, Vintage radio shows, the Golden Age of radio, murder, mystery, drama, comedy, sci-fi, westerns. BBC Radio's 1982 adaptation of John Wyndham's "The Midwich Cuckoos" tells the chilling story of a quiet English village thrown into disarray by an inexplicable event. One September night, the entire village of Midwich, and anyone within a precise circular boundary, falls into a sudden, deep unconsciousness that lasts for over 24 hours. This event, dubbed the "Dayout," leaves no apparent ill effects once the villagers awaken, and life slowly returns to normal. However, a few months later, a disturbing truth emerges: every woman of child-bearing age in Midwich is mysteriously pregnant. These are not ordinary pregnancies, and the children born nine months later are far from ordinary. All 61 "Children" (31 boys and 30 girls) are identical in appearance, with striking blonde hair, pale skin, and golden eyes. As these "Cuckoo" children grow, their rapid development and unnerving intelligence become evident. They possess powerful telepathic abilities, forming a collective consciousness, a "group mind," for each gender. They learn at an astonishing rate and can exert mind control over others, using their powers to protect themselves and achieve their aims, even if it means causing harm or death to humans who pose a threat. The drama explores the growing fear and moral quandaries faced by the villagers and the authorities. Professor Gordon Zellaby, a resident intellectual, becomes a key figure in observing and attempting to understand the Children, realizing the existential threat they pose to humanity. The adaptation builds towards the inevitable confrontation as it becomes clear that coexistence with this alien, superior species is impossible. The story highlights themes of xenogenesis, survival, and the difficult choices made when humanity faces a species that considers itself superior and has no qualms about its own propagation.