The Turn of the Screw (2021)

Based on The Turn of the Screw  by Henry James

Myfanwy Piper's liBretto of Henry James's famous short story leaves much to our imagination and Britten's score is haunting, terrifying and brilliant.

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Licence: ERA Licence required

Content
  • Type: Adaptation
  • Channel: BBC Four
  • Duration: 1'51'39''
  • Broadcast date: 2021
Usage

UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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Other Archive resources
The Turn of the Screw  | BBC One | 2009

The Turn of the Screw (2009)

Adaptation of Henry James's classic ghost story. A young governess is sent to a country house to take care of two orphans, but becomes fearful of malevolent forces.
The Turn of the Screw  | BBC Four | 1994

The Turn of the Screw (1994)

Based on the Henry James ghost story and recorded at Glasgow's Tramway.