The Dark Is Rising

About

A young boy’s time-travelling fight against ancient evil. When the Dark comes rising, who will hold it back? This dramatisation of Susan Cooper’s cult novel is a magical journey into the supernatural.

Episodes

• 12. The Joining of the Signs 2022-12-31

  In episode 12, "The Joining of the Signs," the Old Ones convene on Twelfth Night. A blacksmith unites the Signs using gold rings, and Will experiences anguish as he is sent back to his own time. The episode is designed for immersive 3D sou…

• 11. The Hunt Rides 2022-12-30

  In episode 11, "The Hunt Rides," Will Stanton is pursued by the Dark's tornado and prepares for a final confrontation. He journeys with Merriman on a great white horse to meet Herne, the ancient hunter, who summons his ghostly hounds.

• 10. The King of Fire and Water 2022-12-29

  In episode 10, 'The King of Fire and Water,' Will searches for his missing sister amidst severe weather. He is assisted by a white horse, and a lightning strike uncovers a ship carrying an ancient king.

• 9. Hawk in the Dark 2022-12-28

  In episode 9, "Hawk in the Dark," Will Stanton fears The Rider's arrival, sensing The Dark's influence through The Walker's chilling ice candles. Will confronts the horrifying truth about The Walker's identity.

• 8. The Coming of the Cold 2022-12-27

  In The Dark Is Rising, Episode 8: The Coming of the Cold, the country is gripped by unnatural frost and snow, trapping residents indoors. Will searches for the Sign of Fire, while a rescued frozen man reveals the Dark is actively calling t…

• 7. The Besieging 2022-12-26

  In episode 7, "The Besieging," Will Stanton confronts The Dark on Christmas Day after it surrounds a church. He discovers a Fourth Sign and later finds a freezing man in the snow, guided by a rook.

• 6. The Opening of the Present 2022-12-25

  On Christmas Eve 1875, Hawkin turns to the Dark. Will returns to his own time to find the Third Sign, protecting his family with a spell before The Rider can strike.

• 5. The Book of Gramarye 2022-12-24

  In 'The Book of Gramarye,' Will Stanton finds himself in 1875 on Christmas Eve. Hawkin attempts to break a spell to free an ancient book of knowledge that discusses magic, nature, and the cosmos.

• 4. The Walker on the Old Way 2022-12-23

  In episode 4, "The Walker on the Old Way," Will Stanton attempts to use his powers for the first time and is confronted by the Dark, who takes his Signs. The episode features soundscape design by Gareth Fry and original songs by Johnny Fly…

• 3. The Sign-Seeker 2022-12-22

  In episode 3, The Sign-Seeker, Will discovers he is an Old One tasked with finding the six Signs of the Light to combat the rising Dark. He learns about his unexpected power and duty.

• 2. Midwinter Day 2022-12-21

  In "Midwinter Day," an episode of The Dark Is Rising, Will Stanton finds himself transported centuries into the past, encountering a vast snowy forest and a dangerous agent of the Dark known as the Rider. He is ultimately rescued by a whit…

• 1. Midwinter Eve 2022-12-19

  On December 20, the day before Will Stanton's 11th birthday, he experiences unsettling events, including strange animal behavior and encounters with an old man. Will receives a mysterious present, a Sign, on his way to Dawson's Farm.

• Introducing The Dark Is Rising 2022-11-17

  The podcast features a 12-part adaptation of Susan Cooper’s novel, “The Dark Is Rising,” about 11-year-old Will Stanton who discovers he is an ancient being and guardian of “the Light” fighting against evil.