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Robert Aickman: Author of Strange Tales

Plot: This documentary explores and provides new insights into the life and writing of British author Robert Aickman (1914-1981), with special reference to his celebrated 'strange stories' - modern ghost stories - his two volumes of autobiography and his campaigning work for the restoration of the British canal system. The film includes rare footage, recordings and photographs of Aickman, interviews with his friends and with writers Jeremy Dyson and Reggie Oliver, and dramatized excerpts of his stories
Release Date: Thursday, May 28 2015
9 years ago
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Portrait of Robert AickmanRobert Aickman
Robert Aickman would have been no older than
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as 'Self'.
Sat, Jun 27 1914 –
Thu, Feb 26 1981
Portrait of Reggie OliverReggie Oliver
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Portrait of Jeremy DysonJeremy Dyson
Jeremy Dyson was
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as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 14 1966

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Portrait of R.B. RussellR.B. Russell
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Portrait of Rosalie ParkerRosalie Parker
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