Quiet, Please

Not Responsible After Thirty Years

English · Radio

Quiet, Please is an atmospheric anthology of radio dramas created and written by Wyllis Cooper. Each broadcast presents a self-contained story, often beginning in ordinary circumstances before opening onto the uncanny, the mysterious, or the supernatural.

Ernest Chappell’s intimate narration gives the program its distinctive shape. He often speaks directly to the listener, guiding the story in a measured, conversational voice that can feel like a private confidence. The dramas use dialogue, sound effects, and music to build their worlds, with Chappell frequently serving as both narrator and a character within the action.

The series favors suspense and psychological unease over straightforward adventure. Its quiet delivery makes strange events feel close at hand, while its imaginative stories range across mystery, fantasy, and horror. This recording is titled “Not Responsible After Thirty Years,” offering a focused example of the program’s blend of storytelling and eerie radio atmosphere.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.