ArtsWom would imagine that most readers of this blog would be familiar with Edgar Allan Poe’s, The Tell-Tale Heart – even if it’s simply through watching The Simpsons or Spongebob Squarepants, both of which spoof the classic horror story. Hopefully, in that case, you are as excited as us to learn that Steven Berkoff’s stage adaptation of the great American writer’s legendary Gothic tale of dementia and murder will be broadcast this evening on Sky Arts.

Berkoff’s adaptation of the short story was originally presented on British TV as part of the acclaimed series Without Walls and has been roundly praised by the critics – particularly for Steven Berkoff’s powerful performance.

This definitely looks worthy of a viewing, and is off particular interest to a certain ArtsWom writer who used to dare himself to read a version of this story when he was young. This particular publication of the tale included illustrations of the vulture-eyed man, which was freaky enough to ensure just a modicum of empathy for the narrator - which is worrying in itself.

Does The Tell-Tale Heart have any special relevance to you? Leave us a comment and let us now.

By the way, the rather cool-looking collage decorating this post was fashioned by Jonathan Motilall from the blog Nightlit. Click on the blue text to visit his blog.