THE LATE DEPARTURE: The Eleven O'Clock Train That Wouldn't Leave King's Cross | #RetroRadio

THE LATE DEPARTURE: The Eleven O'Clock Train That Wouldn't Leave King's Cross | #RetroRadio

Author: Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness October 2, 2026 Duration: 5:11:35
A 43-year-old London workaholic with high blood pressure races to King's Cross for the eleven o'clock train home, and the train won't leave the station.

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Grey Slapper” (November 22, 1978) ***WD
00:46:04.471 = Harry Lime, “Artis Long And Lime is Fleeting” (November 09, 1951)
01:10:54.373 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Late Departure” (August 23, 1980)
01:37:41.604 = The Haunting Hour, “Occupation Murder” (August 24, 1945)
02:02:40.099 = Hermit’s Cave, ‘The House On Lost Man’s Bluff” (October 26, 1941)
02:27:52.788 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Snowbound” (July 28, 1946)
02:52:47.698 = Sherlock Holmes, “Tolling Bell” (April 07, 1947)
03:19:01.934 = Mystery House, “Drop Me A Line” (July 26, 1946) ***WD
03:45:33.162 = Inner Sanctum, “Song Of Slasher” (April 24, 1945)
04:15:53.842 = Jeff Regan, “Too Many Mrs. Rogers” (October 09, 1948)
04:46:34.710 = The Key, “Suicide” (1956) ***WD
05:10:44.232 = Show Close

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Step into the shadows with Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories, where professional voice actor Darren Marlar brings a chilling depth to narratives often left untold. This award-winning daily podcast explores the intricate tapestry of human experience and mystery, weaving together documented history, cultural folklore, and unsettling true crime. Each episode is a deep dive into the unexplained, from long-forgotten legends and supernatural encounters to meticulously researched accounts of dark deeds and unsolved conspiracies. Marlar’s skill as a storyteller, recognized by industry voices like the Podcast Business Journal, transforms these accounts into immersive audio experiences, allowing the strange and the macabre to feel vividly real. The consistent seven-day-a-week schedule means there’s always a new story waiting, a fresh journey into the corners of society and documentary evidence that most prefer to avoid. This isn't just a collection of scary stories; it's a persistent exploration of the questions that linger at the edges of our understanding, all delivered with a compelling vocal performance that has defined the distinctive atmosphere of this podcast. You'll find the lines between history, mystery, and the purely paranatural blurring as you listen, making Weird Darkness a unique destination for those drawn to the darker side of reality.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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