Adaptations
The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
With his original monster on the rampage, Frankenstein is forced by a crazed scientist to assemble a bride for the beast, by piecing her tog...
The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)
The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)
Condemned to death for a series of murders, Baron Frankenstein tries to convince his captors that the crimes were those of a strange half-hu...
Young Frankenstein (1974)
Young Frankenstein (1974)
Celebratory parody of the 1930s Frankenstein films as the doctor's grandson inherits the creepy old Transylvanian estate and makes his own monster.
Classic Serial | Frankenstein (1994)
Classic Serial | Frankenstein (1994)
Mary Shelley's gothic tale, dramatised for radio by Nick Stafford in two parts, starring Michael Maloney.
Frankenstein (2012)
Frankenstein (2012)
Heart-breaking modern myth of obsession, pride and the need for love. Two part dramatisation starring Jamie Parker as Frankenstein.
Frankenstein: Birth of a Monster
Frankenstein: Birth of a Monster
A re-enactment of the moment that Frankenstein's monster is born.
Frankenstein: How to Make a Monster
Frankenstein: How to Make a Monster
BAC Beatbox Academy's hit show re-imagined for the screen with six talented young beatboxers interpreting Frankenstein and exploring how ...
The Monday Play | Time of Their Lives: Blood and Ice
The Monday Play | Time of Their Lives: Blood and Ice
How Frankenstein's creation was sparked by Mary Wollstonecraft's elopement with her lover Percy Shelley. Stars Gerda Ste...
Analysis
GCSE Bitesize Revision | Frankenstein
GCSE Bitesize Revision | Frankenstein
The social and cultural background to ''Frankenstein'', explored through archive footage, readings and personal accounts.
Frankenstein and the Vampyre: A Dark and Stormy Night
Frankenstein and the Vampyre: A Dark and Stormy Night
An exploration of the extreme weather that was the backdrop to the creation of Frankenstein and the modern vampire.
Nightmare: The Birth of Horror | Frankenstein
Nightmare: The Birth of Horror | Frankenstein
Christopher Frayling continues his exploration of 19th century literary horror classics. He traces the origins of the novel, ...
The Strange Affair of... | Frankenstein
The Strange Affair of... | Frankenstein
Robert Symes investigates the background to Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein. Was her idea for creating human life based on fact? An...
A Good Read | Judy Simpson and Tom Watt
A Good Read | Judy Simpson and Tom Watt
Tom Sutcliffe, Judy Simpson and Tom Watt on novels by Mary Shelley and Candia McWilliam.
Everyman: The True Story of Frankenstein
Everyman: The True Story of Frankenstein
Using film clips,drama sequences,interviews and radio extracts this prog traces the progress of the Frankenstein myth from 1818 to 1...
In Our Time | Vitalism
In Our Time | Vitalism
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Vitalism, an 18th and 19th century quest for the spark of life and the science behind Frankenstein.
In Our Time | Frankenstein
In Our Time | Frankenstein
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Mary Shelley's Gothic story of a monster brought to life.
Mary Shelley - A Monstrous Life
Mary Shelley - A Monstrous Life
A comprehensive documentary on the life and writings of Mary Shelley forms part of BBC Knowledge's Mary Shelley night marking the 150th anniv...
Omnibus | The Need for Nightmare
Omnibus | The Need for Nightmare
Where did the 19th century writers of horror find the inspiration for their stories? Usually it was in a nightmare.Films examines the moment...
Omnibus | The Need for Nightmare
Omnibus | The Need for Nightmare
Where did the 19th century writers of horror find the inspiration for their stories? Usually it was in a nightmare.Films examines the moment...
The Secret Life of Books | Frankenstein
The Secret Life of Books | Frankenstein
In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein manuscripts, Alice Roberts finds someone concerned with the act of creation itself and evidence of hus...
Today | 07/10/2008
Today | 07/10/2008
Sanchia Berg reports on the publication of the original Frankenstein text.