The Twilight Zone

A man cleans his old, forgotten radio, only to discover that it inexplicably transmits programmes that aired two decades earlier. The mysterious broadcast suggests the device is somehow tuned to the past, unexpectedly still delivering content from twenty years ago.

Static is a programme listed simply as an episode. It is presented as a self‑contained piece rather than part of a larger series, and its format follows the conventions of a single‑episode broadcast. The work is identified by its title, “Static,” and is categorised under the broad type of programme without further subdivision. The central narrative follows a man who decides to clean an old, forgotten radio. As he removes the dust, the device unexpectedly begins to emit broadcasts that are not current but originate from two decades earlier. The content he hears consists of programmes that were originally aired twenty years ago, creating a striking contrast between the present moment and the distant past. The story hinges on the mystery of how this ancient receiver can transmit material from such an earlier era. The man’s discovery prompts a quiet, puzzling experience as the familiar voice of the past fills the room. The episode leaves the audience with the simple yet uncanny premise of a contemporary listener being presented with audio that belongs to a time long gone, all through the unlikely conduit of a dusty, vintage radio.