Step into one of Daphne du Maurier’s most compelling psychological dramas in this remarkable Saturday Night Theatre presentation of The Scapegoat.
John, an ordinary Englishman dissatisfied with his quiet existence, encounters a wealthy French aristocrat who looks exactly like him. By morning, the stranger has vanished—leaving John trapped in another man’s identity. Suddenly he finds himself at the center of an ancient family estate, buried secrets, broken relationships, financial ruin, and dangerous expectations.
As he struggles to survive a life that isn’t his own, John begins to discover an unexpected truth: sometimes becoming someone else reveals who you were meant to be all along.
Filled with Gothic atmosphere, moral complexity, and mounting suspense, The Scapegoat is much more than a tale of mistaken identity. It is a meditation on responsibility, redemption, sacrifice, and the enduring question of whether a person can truly change.
If you enjoy Rebecca, The Third Man, or the psychological mysteries of the Golden Age, this unforgettable radio adaptation belongs on your listening list.
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