Quiet, Please
We Were Here First
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Quiet, Please is an atmospheric anthology of radio drama created by Wyllis Cooper. Its stories often begin in ordinary settings and gradually open onto the uncanny, the supernatural, or the unsettlingly unknown. The series is especially associated with the distinctive, intimate narration of Ernest Chappell, whose calm delivery draws listeners into each tale.
Rather than following a continuing cast of characters, the program presents self-contained stories, with narration and sound effects shaping the action. The writing makes room for quiet observation as well as suspense, letting unusual ideas and eerie situations unfold through dialogue, atmosphere, and carefully controlled pacing.
The result is thoughtful, understated radio horror: more interested in mood and imagination than in constant shocks. Its close, personal style makes each story feel like a strange experience being recounted directly to the listener.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.