Actors Colin Morgan and Katie Leung Voice BBC's Gothic Horror Podcast
The pair will narrate classic horror tales from authors like Poe and Stoker for the new podcast 'The Haunted Library'. BBC Studios Audio produces the series, which launches September 21 with two episodes per week. Subscribers to an Apple Podcasts tier get early access and ad-free listening.
The show pairs the two actors as narrators for tales drawn from a fictional Gothic library. Their repertoire includes works by literary figures such as Poe, Stoker, and Conan Doyle, alongside other classic horror writers.
The series debuts on September 21st, with two episodes released weekly across major podcast platforms and BBC Sounds. An Apple Podcasts subscription tier offers early access and an ad-free experience, while BBC Studios Audio handles production and funding.
This collaboration could attract existing fans of the actors to the horror genre, potentially broadening the audience for classic literature. By leveraging a subscription model, it may signal a growing trend of premium, ad-free audio content, which could influence how traditional broadcasters monetize narrative storytelling. Additionally, the podcast might rekindle public interest in Gothic tales, offering a new entry point for younger listeners unfamiliar with these classic authors.