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Sounds,29 Oct 2026,31 mins,

Frankenstein. Part Six.

The Haunted Library
Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting.

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As the pursuit of justice gives way to tragedy, Victor is forced to watch the consequences of his actions unfold in silence. Tormented by guilt and convinced he bears responsibility for a growing chain of suffering, he withdraws from those who love him and sinks deeper into despair. Seeking solace among the glaciers and towering peaks of the Alps, Victor sets out alone, where an unexpected encounter awaits him. Brilliant young scientist Victor Frankenstein defies the natural order, piecing together a living creature from stolen body parts. But horror instantly replaces triumph when he looks upon his grotesque creation. A relentless game of cat-and-mouse ensues between the desperate Frankenstein and the monster he abandoned.  The Haunted Library is open. Come in. Stay awhile.  Narrated by Colin Morgan   Written by Mary Shelley Sound design by Jon Nicholls   Produced by Lydia Shamah for BBC Studios   Associate Producer: Lorna Newman for BBC Studios   Recording Engineer: Poppy Humphries for ID Audio

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