Fear On 4

Mr Costain is introduced to a fine restaurant by his boss - but what exactly is in the Special?

5: The Beast with Five Fingers by W. F. HARVEY dramatised by JOHN KEIR CROSS with James Laurenson as Eustace Kim Wall as Saunders and Cyril Luckham as Morton Horror arrives in a small box left to a distinguished scientist in a will.

Directed by MARTIN JENKINS. Stereo

6: Every Detail but One byBERTCOULES

A strange voice bursts into Jenny's life. A voice making demands that can set Jenny on a journey to terror - and beyond.

Directed by GERRY JONES. Stereo

7: By the River, Fontainebleau by STEPHEN GALLAGHER with and A young painter's obsession with a potential model leads him into a world of degradation and self-disgust.

Directed by MARTIN JENKINS Stereo

Directed by GERRY JONES. Stereo

9: Mind Well the Tree by WILLIAM INGRAM

Aunt Hestor 's bequest of an old border mansion worries David Hollis , but his wife is captivated by the spirit of their new home. Literally.

Directed by ADRIAN MOURBY BBC Wales. Stereo

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Many years ago, Fat Andy was involved in a certain crime, a crime that now comes back to haunt him. Andy prays to God to save him from a mounting horror - but are prayers enough and is God listening?

Directed by GERRY JONES. Stereo

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Stereo

The last in a series of 12 horror and suspense plays introduced by Edward de Souza , the Man in Black

When Costain is introduced to Sbirro's restaurant, he quickly becomes addicted to the very special food on offer. The yearning for it. however, can bring about a terrible fate.

Directed by GERRY JONES Stereo

Edward de Souza introduces

13 plays of horror and suspense. 1: Snipe 3909 by GRAEME FIFE.

With Hannah Gordon as Mary. The telephone can be a vital lifeline in our lives. A lifeline, however, that can become horribly tangled.

Directed by GERRY JONES. Stereo

2: The Dead Drummer by DAVID BUCK

Edward de Souza , introduces

13 plays of horror and suspense. 5: Dreaming of Thee byGWENCHERRELL. and Lorna is obsessed with a certain dream, a dream which becomes a nightmare and threatens to become reality.

Directed by GERRY JONES. Stereo

Edward de Souza , introduces

13 plays of horror and suspense. 8: Hand in Glove by ELIZABETH BOWEN , dramatised by ELIZABETH TROOP With . and The one thing Ethel Trevor needed to get her man was a pair of white gloves which are the mark of a lady, but there was a price to be paid for them.

PETER BOND (guitar)

Directed by PETER FOZZARD . Stereo

Edward de Souza , introduces

13 plays of horror and suspense. 9: His Last Card by NICK WARBURTON. With and Everyone enjoys being sent cards; however, Laura feels distinctly uneasy when she receives one which is unsigned but carries the cryptic message 'One day to death'.

Directed by MARTIN JENKINS. Stereo

Edward de Souza , introduces

13 plays of horror and suspense. 10: Survival by JOHN WYNDHAM

, dramatised by PAT HOOKER.

With Karen Ascoe as Alice.

A group of people in outer space find things become a matter of life or death, each dependant on the other in a horrifying way.

Directed by GERRY JONES. Stereo

(Details as Easter Day 7.30pm)

2: The Next in Line, Ray Bradbury's classic story of fear and claustrophibia. Is it possible literally to frighten someone to death, especially after a visit to the catacombs?

With Ann Windsor , Jonathan Tafler , Siriol Jenkins and David Hoit

Dramatised by Brian Sibley Director Martin Jenkins

5: Vicious Fish by John Duquemin and Gregor Grice. A giant of the deep demands a human sacrifice ...

Director Martin Jenkins

6: Hellhound on My Trail by Paul Sirett. James Harper tries to uncover the mysterious death of a jazz musician, but finds the result of his investigation - suffocating.

With Nigel Anthony , Shelley Thompson , John Rowe. Ehck Ray Evans. Burt Caesar , AJibe Parsons , Sandra James Young. Victoria Caning and Jonathan Tafler Director Martin Jenkins

Mr Costain is introduced to a fine restaurant by his boss - but what exactly is in the Special?

First broadcast on 1991-02-07

Recorded on 1990-09-26

Producer: M. JENKINS

Next in series: 14 February 1991

Previous in series: 07 February 1991

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The seventh in a series of eight nerve-tinglers introduced by Edward DE SOUZA. 'A Routine Operation?': Mary has a premonition that something will go wrong.... Written By Martyn WADE, produced by Martin JENKINS.

Subject Categories

horror drama (genre)

Broadcast history

07 Feb 1991 23:00-23:30 (RADIO 4)

22 Nov 1992 19:00-19:30 (RADIO 4)

Contributors

Geoffrey Whitehead (Actor)

Michael Cochrane (Actor)

Hannah Gordon (Actor)

Danny Schiller (Actor)

Stephen Garlick (Actor)

Auriol Smith (Actor)

Heather Emmanuel (Actor)

Martyn Wade (Author)

Edward de Souza (narr)

Martin Jenkins (Producer)

FEAR ON FOUR - A ROUTINE OPERATION?

FEAR ON FOUR - SURVIVAL BY JOHN WYNDHAM

FEAR ON FOUR - A DAY AT THE DENTIST'S

FEAR ON FOUR - MUSIC LOVERS BY NICK WARBURTON R4 1988 30'

FEAR ON FOUR - THE SPECIALITY OF THE HOUSE

FEAR ON FOUR - THE SNOWMAN KILLING BY J.C.W. BROOK R4 1988 30'

'FEAR ON FOUR - GOBBLE, GOBBLE'

The Man in Black tells of an ill woman convinced that evil lurks in her bedroom walls.

A woman is alone in a room that was once a nursery. Soon it becomes a kind of hell for her...

Starring Anna Massey as the Woman and Edward de Souza as the Man in Black.

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Written by Charlotte Parkins Gilman.

Dramatised by John Keir Cross

Producer: Gerry Jones

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1990.

Disturbed by extraordinary events at his church, a Reverend discovers he has bitten off more than he can chew.

The Man in Black reveals how a new vicar takes on more than he bargained for.

The Man in Black reveals how a new vicar takes on more than he bargained for. Stars Edward de Souza and Michael Maloney.

A reverend investigates extraordinary events at his church but discovers he has bitten off more than he can chew.

Invitation to the Vaults

A crooked literary agent is subjected to a harrowing revenge...

Written by Basil Copper.

Adapted by Wally K Daly

Director Martin Jenkins. Stereo ' (Postponed from 17 January)

Contributors

DrMazanares: Ian Lindsay

Madame Freitas: Sarah Badel

Albano Pizar: Roger Hammond

Secretary: Emma Gregory

Mr Costain is introduced to a fine restaurant by his boss, but what is in the Special?

12: The Speciality of the House by STANLEY ELUN. Stereo

(Details on Wednesday at 6.30pm)

Mr Costain is introduced to a fine restaurant by his boss, but what exactly is in the Special? Stars Timothy West and the Man in Black, Edward De Souza.

Snowmen that aren't really there, a morbid obsession with the cold: the mother of two children senses something evil.

The snowy mystery of a mother fearing evil in her home.

Starring IMELDA STAUNTON.

By J C W BROOK

The snowy mystery of a mother fearing evil in her own home.

The Man in Black introduces the snowy mystery of a mother fearing evil in her own home.

Stars Edward de Souza and IMELDA STAUNTON.

The snowy mystery of a mother fearing evil in her home. Starring Imelda Staunton.

The Man in Black introduces the snowy mystery of a mother fearing evil in her home.

A young mother's fear is intensified by her children's fascination with an eyeless snowman.

Directed by MARTIN JENKINS.

Introduced By: Edward de Souza

Anne Makepeace: Imelda Staunton

her twin sons, Colin and Alex: Alistair White

her twin sons, Colin and Alex: Alkis Constantouris

Henry Makepeace: Brian Hewlett

Helen: Emily Richard

Mrs MacPherson: Eva Stuart

1: The Snowman Killing b J.C.W. BROOK. Stereo

(Details on Wednesday at 6.30pm)

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Episode 8 of 8.

The Snowman Killing: Snowmen that aren't really there, a morbid obsession with the cold: the mother of two children senses something evil.

In the depth of winter, Anne is disturbed when her young twin sons encounter a malevolent force in the snow.

The Man in Black sets the scene -

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Written by JCW Brook.

Colin - Alistair White

Alkis Constantouris - Alex

Mrs McPherson - Eva Stuart

Director: Martin Jenkins

1: The Snowman Killing by J.C.W. BROOK with and

Directed by MARTIN JENKINS. Stereo

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The Man in Black reveals the terror of two Napoleonic sailors who lose their way...

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Written by David Buck

The Landlord - Glyn Houston

Undertaker - David Buck

Matthew - Ray Smith

Billy Boy - Christian Rodska

Director: Martin Jenkins

The Man in Black reveals the terror of two Napoleonic sailors lost on Salisbury Plain.

Two survivors from the Napoleonic wars find themselves lost on Salisbury Plain.

One harbours a dark secret.

Stars Edward de Souza and GLYN HOUSTON.

The Man in Black reveals the terror of two Napoleonic sailors lost on Salisbury Plain. Stars Edward de Souza and GLYN HOUSTON.

Two survivors from the Napoleonic wars find themselves lost on Salisbury Plain. One harbours a dark secret.

2: William and Mary byROALD DAHL

Stereo (Details Wednesday 630pm)

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Unknown: Roald Dahl

2: William and Mary by ROALD DAHL dramatised by JILL BROOKE

William is made an offer he can't refuse, then wishes with all his heart that he had. Except, of course, that he has no heart.

Directed by GERRY JONES. Stereo

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Unknown: Roald Dahl

William: Alan Dudley

Mary: Elizabeth Morgan

Dr Landy: Joss Ackland

Priest/Solicitor: John Baddeley

Stereo (Details Wednesday 630pm)

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The story of an unusual gift - the small mummified paw of a monkey upon which an old holy man has cast a spell.

A man makes wishes on a very unusual gift that's been cast with a sinister spell.

Stars Oliver Maguire and Trudy Kelly.

A man makes wishes on a very unusual gift that's been cast with a sinister spell. Stars Oliver Maguire and TRUDY KELLY.

A series of 12 horror and suspense plays, introduced by Edward de Souza , the Man in Black

A classic horror story by w. W. JACOBS

Adapted by PATRICK GALVIN

Sergeant Morris returns home from India with an unusual gift: the small mummified paw of a monkey upon which an old holy man has cast a spell that will grant three men three wishes - at their peril.

Directed by JEREMY HOWE

BBC Northern Ireland. Stereo

3: The Monkey's Paw by w.w JACOBS Stereo

Written by WW Jacobs and first published in 1902. Adapted for radio by Patrick Galvin.

Richard - Allan McKelvey

Frank - Oliver Maguire

Martha - Trudy Kelly

Tommy - Mark Mulholland

O'Leary - Kevin Flood

Director: Jeremy Howe

3: The Monkey's PawA classic horror story by w. W. JACOBS

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Music Lovers by NICK WARBURTON Stereo

The striving for ultimate music perfection strikes a note of terror.

Starring PRUNELLA SCALES and NIGEL ANTHONY.

The striving for ultimate musical perfection strikes a note of terror.

Mr Ford's terrifying quest for musical perfection.

Stars Edward de Souza.

The Man in Black introduces Mr Ford's terrifying quest for musical perfection.

Stars Edward de Souza and PRUNELLA SCALES.

The Man in Black introduces Mr Ford's terrifying quest for musical perfection. Stars Edward de Souza and PRUNELLA SCALES.

The striving for ultimate music perfection strikes a note of terror. Starring Prunella Scales and Nigel Anthony.

The striving for ultimate musical perfection strikes a note of terror. Starring Prunella Scales and Nigel Anthony.

A series of 12 horror and suspense plays, introduced by Edward de Souza , the Man in Black 4: Music Lovers by NICK WARBURTON with and The striving for ultimate musical perfection strikes a note of terror.

Directed by MARTIN JENKINS. Stereo

Disturbed by extraordinary events at his church, a Reverend discovers he has bitten off more than he can chew.

The Man in Black reveals how a new vicar takes on more than he bargained for.

The Man in Black reveals how a new vicar takes on more than he bargained for. Stars Edward de Souza and MICHAEL MALONEY.

A reverend investigates extraordinary events at his church but discovers he has bitten off more than he can chew.

The striving for ultimate musical perfection strikes a note of terror. Starring PRUNELLA SCALES and NIGEL ANTHONY. Episode 4 of 12.

Written by Nick Warburton.

Miss Eames - Prunella Scales

Mr Pauley - Nigel Anthony

Director: Jeremy Howe

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The Man in Black tells of the horror in a small box bequeathed to a scientist.

Stars Edward de Souza and James Laurenson.

The Man in Black reveals the horror in a small box bequeathed to a scientist.

Stars JAMES LAURENSON.

by w.f. HARVEY. Stereo.

Horror arrives in a small box left to a distinguished scientist in a will.

The Man in Black sets the sinister scene -

Starring James Laurenson

Written by WF Harvey.

Dramatised by John Keir and Martin Jenkins.

Saunders......Kim Wall

Morton..........Cyril Luckham

Eustace..........James Laurenson

Producer: Martin Jenkins

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1998.

The Man in Black tells of the horror in a small box bequeathed to a scientist. Stars Edward de Souza and James Laurenson.

[LISTEN NOW]

The Man in Black reveals how a sinister voice sparks a trail of terror for Jenny.

Stars Edward de Souza and Helena Breck.

A strange voice bursts into Jenny's life, a voice making demands that set her on a journey to terror and beyond.

Stars Helena Breck.

A strange voice bursts into Jenny's life setting her on a terrifying journey.

The Man in Black sets the sinister scene -

Starring Helena Breck.

Written by Bert Coules.

Jenny - Helena Breck

Lesley - Karen Archer

Hazel/Voice - Victoria Carling

Jonathan - Paul Gregory

Policeman - Brian Hewlett

Ambulanceman - Anthony Jackson

Mother - Diana Olsson

Tim - John Samson

Director: Gerry Jones

The Man in Black reveals how a sinister voice sparks a trail of terror for Jenny. Stars Edward de Souza and Helena Breck.

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The Man in Black reveals how a painter's obsession over a woman turns to self-disgust.

Stars Edward de Souza and Kim Wall.

A young painter's obsession with a potential model leads to a world of degradation and self-disgust.

A young painter's obsession with a potential model leads him into a world of degradation and self-disgust.

A series of eight stories introduced by Edward de Souza , the Man in Black.

7: Hearing Is Believingby Aubrey Woods. There are some bizarre happenings backstage - long after the lights have gone out in a large London theatre.

Director Gerry Jones

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In a lonely hotel, a woman is terrified, and praying for release from a mounting fear.

A woman's terrifying dream turns into reality.

Stars ROSALIND AYRES.

Introduced by the Man in Black.

EDWARD DE SOUZA.

A woman's terrifying dream turns into reality. Introduced by the Man in Black.

The Man in Black sets the scene -

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

The Man in Black reveals a woman's terrifying dream - which turns into reality.

The Man in Black reveals a woman's terrifying dream which turns into reality. Stars Edward de Souza and Rosalind Ayres.

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Aunt Hestor's bequest of an old border mansion worries David Hollis, as his wife is captivated by the spirit of their new home.

Stars Nicola Pagett.

When a couple inherit a mansion, the wife is strangely captivated.

When a couple inherit a mansion, the wife is strangely captivated. Stars Nicola Pagett.

When a couple inherit a mansion, the wife is strangely captivated. Stars Nicola Pagett, with with the Man in Black, EDWARD DE SOUZA.

Aunt Hestor's bequest of an old mansion bothers David Hollis - but what of his wife?

When a couple inherit a mansion, the wife is strangely captivated. Stars Nicola Pagett, with The Man in Black, Edward De Souza.

9: Mind Well the Tree by WILLIAM INGRAM. Stereo

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The Man in Black sets the scene.

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Stars Edward de Souza and Nicola Pagett.

Written by William Ingram.

Helen............................Nicola Pagett

David............................Phillip Bond

Gwen ........................... Myfanwy Talog

Solicitor .......................Dillwyn Owen

Director: Adrian Mourby

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1988.

When a couple inherit a mansion, the wife is strangely captivated. Stars Nicola Pagett and Edward De Souza.

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A young girl paid the price for teasing 'fat Andy' and is out for revenge.........

The Man in Black sets the scene

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers

Stars Thora Hird and Sean Barrett

Written by Stephen Dunstone

The Man in Black ....... Edward de Souza

Mother ....... Thora Hird

Andrew ....... Sean Barrett

Joanne ....... Daryl Back

Andy ....... Susan Sheridan

Vicar ....... Norman Bird

Director: Adrian Mourby

To atone for a sin - Andrew's dedicated himself to upkeeping the church gardens.

A mother worries her God-fearing son over a past crime. Stars Thora Hird, Sean Barrett and The Man In Black, Edward De Souza.

Many years ago, Fat Andy was involved in a certain crime, a crime that now comes back to haunt him.

: Fat Andy: Many years ago, Fat Andy was involved in a certain crime, a crime that now comes back to haunt him.

Many years ago, Fat Andy was involved in a certain crime, a crime that now comes back to haunt him. Episode 10 of 12.

10: Fat Andy by STEPHEN DUNSTONE. Stereo

(Detailson Wednesday at 6.30pm)

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Andrew has dedicated himself to the upkeep of the church gardens to atone for a sin.

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Why is a dentist set on a dreadful revenge on an unsuspecting patient?

The Man in Black sets the scene.

Stars John Castle and Mick Ford.

Written by James Saunders based on an idea by Arch Obler.

Mr Charles the Dentist - John Castle

Fred Houseman - Mick Ford

Betty - Karen Archer

Mrs Phelps - Joan Matheson

Director: Martin Jenkins

Stars John Castle and The Man In Black, Edward De Souza.

A man gradually relaxes in a dentist's chair, unaware that the dentist is bent on a dreadful revenge.

Why is a dentist set on a dreadful revenge against an unsuspecting patient?

Why is a dentist set on a dreadful revenge against an unsuspecting patient? Stars JOHN CASTLE and the Man in Black, EDWARD DE SOUZA.

A series of 12 horror and suspense plays, introduced by Edward de Souza , the Man in Black

11: A Day at the Dentist's by JAMES SAUNDERS based on an idea by ARCH OBOLER with and A man gradually relaxes in a dentist's chair, unaware that the dentist is bent on a dreadful revenge.

Directed by MARTIN JENKINS. Stereo

A man gradually relaxes in a dentist's chair, unaware that the dentist is bent on a dreadful revenge. Episode 11 of 12.

BBC Programme Number: 87DA2645

First broadcast on 1988-03-13

Recorded on 1987-10-27

Media: T

Producer: M. JENKINS

Notes: CAIRS 403477

Next in series: 20 March 1988

Previous in series: 06 March 1988

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Description

SBH:A DAY AT THE DENTIST'S: 11th of 12 horror and suspense plays in the series FEAR ON FOUR. Written by James Saunders, based on an idea by Arch Oboler. Introduced by Edward de Souza as the Man in Black. With John Castle and Mick Ford. Produced by Martin Jenkins.

OTN:SLN743/87DA2645 TXN/TDT:R4 13-Mar-1988

Broadcast history

13 Mar 1988 19:30-20:00 (RADIO 4)

16 Mar 1988 18:30-19:00 (RADIO 4)

08 Nov 1992 19:00-19:30 (RADIO 4)

Contributors

Edward de Souza (Actor)

Joan Matheson (Actor)

Mick Ford (Actor)

Karen Archer (Actor)

John Castle (Actor)

James Saunders (Author)

Arch Oboler (Author)

Martin Jenkins (Producer)

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Mr Costain is introduced to a fine restaurant by his boss, but what exactly is in the Special?

When Costain becomes addicted to the very special food on offer at Shirro's restaurant, his cravings incur a terrible fate.

Mr Costain is introduced to a restaurant by his boss - but what exactly is in the Special?

Mr Costain is introduced to a fine restaurant by his boss, but what is in the Special?

Stars TIMOTHY WEST and the Man in Black, EDWARD DE SOUZA

Episode 12 of 12.

When Mr Costain is introduced to Sbirro's Restaurant, he very quickly becomes addicted to the very special food on offer.

The yearning for it, however, can bring about a terrible fate.

The Man in Black sets the scene

Starring Timothy West and Edward de Souza.

Written by Stanley Ellin.

Dramatised by Colin Haydn Evans

Laffler - Timothy West

Sbirro - David March

Costain - Paul Gregory

Markus - Tim Reynolds

Director: Gerry Jones

Mr Costain fine dines with his boss, but what's on the menu?

Mr Costain fine dines with his boss, but what exactly is the Special? Stars Timothy West and The Man In Black, Edward De Souza.

BBC Programme Number: 87DA2143

First broadcast on 1988-03-20

Recorded on 1987-10-10

Producer: G. JONES

Next in series: 31 August 1988

Previous in series: 20 March 1988

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Broadcast history

20 Mar 1988 19:30-20:00 (RADIO 4)

23 Mar 1988 18:30-19:00 (RADIO 4)

15 Nov 1992 19:00-19:30 (RADIO 4)

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The telephone can be a vital lifeline in our lives. A lifeline, however, that can become horribly tangled.

The Man in Black reveals how a phone instils growing fear in house seller Mary Luckham.

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Written by Graeme Fife

Mary - Hannah Gordon

Hampton - Peter Tuddenham

Rachel - Caroline John

Craig - Gregory de Polnay

Simon - Michael Deacon

James Elwin - Peter Sowerbutts

P C Martin - Peter Craze

Police sergeant - Joe Dunlop

Bloggs - Dominic Rickhards

P.C. - Christopher Scott

Director: Gerry Jones

A lifeline, however, that can become horribly tangled and pulled tighter.

Stars HANNAH GORDON.

With HANNAH GORDON as Mary.

The Man in Black reveals how a phone instils growing fear in house seller Mary Luckham. Stars Edward de Souza and HANNAH GORDON.

The telephone can be a vital lifeline. A lifeline, however, that can become horribly tangled and pulled tighter.

The telephone can be a vital lifeline in our lives. A lifeline, however, that can become horribly tangled and pulled tighter.

A series of 13 plays. 1: Snipe 3909 Stereo

(Details on Wednesday at 6.30pm)

The Man in Black - Edward de Souza

Series of horror and suspense tales

[LISTEN NOW]

The Man in Black tells of the kidnapping of a green pop star with something to hide.

The Man in Black tells of the kidnapping of a green pop star with something to hide. Stars Edward de Souza and KAREN ARCHER.

The Man in Black's cautionary tale of the kidnapping of a green pop star with something to hide.

Starring KAREN ARCHER as Lisa, Nigel Carrington as Stephen, Rebecca Jones as Sarah and Edward de Souza as the Man in Black.

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Written by BERT COULES.

Producer: Gerry Jones

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1990.

A rock star is missing. She's a self-styled green queen who's active in environmental issues, but somebody knows her better. Episode 2 of 8.

A rock star is missing. Is it because she's active in environmental issues and yet owns a cosmetics company?

Edward de Souza , introduces

13 plays of horror and suspense. 2: The Dead Drummer by DAVID BUCK. Withand

It's a stormy night on Salisbury Plain, but to a young sailor it is not the wind and rain that terrifies, but the sound of a distant drum.

Directed by MARTIN JENKINS. Stereo

It's a stormy night on Salisbury Plain, but it's not the wind and rain that terrifies, but the sound of a distant drum.

The Man in Black reveals the terror of two Napoleonic sailors who lose their way...

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Written by David Buck

The Man in Black - Edward de Souza

The Landlord - Glyn Houston

Undertaker - David Buck

Matthew - Ray Smith

Billy Boy - Christian Rodska

Director: Martin Jenkins

The Man in Black reveals the terror of two Napoleonic sailors lost on Salisbury Plain.

Series of horror and suspense tales

The Man in Black reveals the terror of two Napoleonic sailors lost on Salisbury Plain. Stars Edward de Souza and Glyn Houston.

[LISTEN NOW]

The Man in Black reveals what happens when a grieving mother makes a pact with the Devil.

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Written by Katharine Nicholas

David - John Duttine

Ellen - Vivien Heilbron

Rev Williams - Gareth Armstrong

Directed at BBC Wales by Adrian Mourby.

The Man in Black tells what happens when a grieving mother makes a pact with the devil

It's the week of Candlemas, but what pagan rites lie behind our Christian celebrations and how close to the surface do they lie?

Another chilling tale from the Man in Black, aka EDWARD DE SOUZA.

Stars EDWARD DE SOUZA and JOHN DUTTINE.

The Man in Black tells what happens when a grieving mother makes a pact with the devil. Stars EDWARD DE SOUZA and JOHN DUTTINE.

The Man in Black explains what happens when a grieving mother makes a pact with the devil.

The Man in Black explains what happens when a grieving mother makes a pact with the devil. Stars Edward de Souza and JOHN DUTTINE.

The story of an unusual gift; the small mummified paw of a monkey upon which an old holy man has cast a spell.

A series of 13 horror and suspense plays introduced by Edward de Souza , the Man in Black.

3: The Dispossessed Daughter by KATHERINE NICHOLAS.

With as This is the week of Candlemas, but who knows what pagan rites lie behind the Christian celebrations? Or how close to the surface they lie?

Directed by ADRIAN MOURBY BBC Wales. Stereo

The Man in Black tells of a seriously ill doctor taking control of his own destiny.

The Man in Black tells of a seriously ill doctor taking control of his own destiny. Stars Edward de Souza and Ronald Herdman.

A doctor with a serious disease tackles medicine's frontiers.

A doctor with a serious disease tackles medicine's frontiers to take control of his own destiny. Introduced by Edward de Souza.

The third in a series of eight nerve-tinglers introduced by Edward de Souza , the Man in Black. The Monkey's Revenge

Set in a research establishment, a tale of the horror that ensues when someone suffering a serious disease decides to take control of his destiny. Written by Guy Jenkin.

Director Gerry Jones Stereo

Contributors

Mum: Jenny Howe

June: Catherine Alexander

John: Richard Pasco

Maggie: Helena Breck

Surgeon: Ronald Herdman

A doctor suffering from a serious disease decides to take control of his own destiny. Episode 3 of 8.

Another tale of horror and suspense. The Monkey's Revenge. A doctor suffering from a serious disease decides to take control of his own destiny. Episode 3 of 8.

A doctor with a serious disease tackles medicine's frontiers to take control of his own destiny. Introduced by Edward de Souza. Episode 3 of 8.

The fourth in a series of eight nerve-tinglers introduced by Edward de Souza , the Man in Black. Invitation to the Vaults

A crooked literary agent is subjected to a particularly harrowing revenge...

Written by Basil Copper.

Dramatised by WALLY K DALY

Director MARTIN JENKINS. Stereo

Contributors

Dr Mazanares: Ian Lindsay

Madame Freilas: SARAH BADEL

Albano Pizar: ROGER HAMMOND

Secretary: Emma Gregory

The Man in Black tells of a harrowing comeuppance for a crooked literary agent.

Starring SARAH BADEL as Madame Freitas, ROGER HAMMOND as Albano Pizar and Edward de Souza as the Man in Black.

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Adapted by WALLY K DALY from a short story by Basil Copper.

Producer: MARTIN JENKINS

An Italian literary agent gets his come-uppance in this rat-infested tale of horror, hosted by the Man in Black.

An Italian literary agent gets his come-uppance in this rat-infested tale of horror, hosted by the Man in Black. Episode 4 of 8.

A tale of revenge in the world of writers.

Disturbed by extraordinary events at his church, a Reverend discovers he has bitten off more than he can chew.

The Man in Black reveals how a new vicar takes on more than he bargained for.

Stars EDWARD DE SOUZA and MICHAEL MALONEY.

The Man in Black reveals how a new vicar takes on more than he bargained for. Stars EDWARD DE SOUZA and MICHAEL MALONEY.

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Author - Robert Westall

Dramatist - STEPHEN WYATT

Rev Martin Williams - Michael Maloney

Mrs Sheila Williams - Melinda Walker

Larry Harper - Michael Deacon

Phillips - Geoffrey Whitehead

Rubens - Clifford Norgate

Betyl - John Moffat

William Henry Drogo - David March

Miss Drogo (Celicia) - Margaret Robertson

The Police Sergeant - Michael Graham Cox

Secretary - Jo Kendall

Bishop - NORMAN BIRD

The Reverend Martin Williams is increasingly disturbed by extraordinary events at his church. He is determined to find out what is happening but discovers he has bitten off more than he can chew.

The Man in Black sets the scene...

Written by Robert Westal and dramatised by STEPHEN WYATT

Director: MARTIN JENKINS

Thirteen horror plays introduced by Edwardde Souza , the Man in Black. 4: St Austin Friars by STEPHEN WYATT , adapted from a short story by ROBERT WESTALL With and The Rev Martin Williams is increasingly disturbed by extraordinary events at his church.

Directed by MARTIN JENKINS. Stereo

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Written by Gwen Cherrell

Lorna - Karen Archer

Cass - Moir Leslie

Cadenyer - Dominic Rickhards

Eddie - David Goudge

Joanne - Joan Walker

Coroner/Radio Announcer - MICHAEL DEACON

Lorna is obsessed with a certain dream, a dream which becomes a nightmare and threatens to become reality.

Stars Edward de Souza and KAREN ARCHER.

The Man in Black reveals how a woman's nightmare threatens to become reality. Stars Edward de Souza and KAREN ARCHER.

Lorna is obsessed with a certain dream, which becomes a nightmare and threatens to become reality.

The Man in Black sets the scene...

Coroner/Announcer - MICHAEL DEACON

Director: Gerry Jones

A series of 13 plays.

5: Dreaming of Thee. Stereo

(Details on Wednesday at 6.30pm)

The Man in Black reveals how success turned sour has led Thomas towards the edge - both physically and mentally.

A series of nerve-tinglers from Fear on 4.

Written by John Piirto.

Tommy Barrow - Gareth Armstrong

Meg Barrow - Melinda Walker

Ned Leach - Vincent Brimble

Simms/Teacher - Gary Todd

Davina Barrow - Sian Jenkins

Headmaster - Andrew Wincott

Jeffrey Barrow - Alistair White

Miss Green - Tara Dominic

Boss - Fraser Kerr

Producer: Gerry Jones

The Man in Black reveals how failure sends Thomas towards the edge - of a cliff.

The fifth in a series of eight nerve-tinglers introduced by Edward de Souza , the Man in Black. The Edge

Director Gerry Jones Stereo

Director Gerry Jones Stereo

Contributors

Thomas: Gareth Armstrong

Meg: Melinda Walker

Jeffrey: Alastair White

Davina: Sian Jenkins

Miss Green: Tara Dominick

Ned: Vincent Brimble

Another tale of horror and suspense. Thomas is a husband and father who is on the edge. He dreams of pushing his wife off a cliff. Is it a dream?

Success turned sour has led Thomas towards 'The Edge'. But how real is his dream of pushing his wife off a cliff? Episode 5 of 8.

Starring Gareth Armstrong as Thomas, Melinda Walker as Meg, Alistair White as Jeffrey, Sian Jenkins as Davina and Edward de Souza as the Man in Black.

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Thomas is at 'The Edge', but how real is his dream of pushing his wife off a cliff?

Thomas is a husband and father who is on the edge. He dreams of pushing his wife off a cliff. But is it a dream?

The Man in Black wonders if two neglected boots in a cupboard harbour a malignant soul?

The Man in Black wonders if two neglected boots in a cupboard harbour a malignant soul? Stars Edward de Souza and Sean Barrett.

Another tale of horror and suspense. A dark new perspective on house hunting.

Mr and Mrs Duncan buy a new home - and inherit evil footwear.

A new perspective on house-hunting from the Man in Black. Mr and Mrs Duncan buy a new home - and inherit evil footwear.

A series of 13 plays. 6: The Horn Stereo

(Details on Wednesday at 6.30pm)

Another tale of horror and suspense. A dark new perspective on house hunting. Episode 6 of 8.

A new perspective on house-hunting from the Man in Black. Mr and Mrs Duncan buy a new home - and inherit evil footwear. Episode 6 of 8.

Written by William Ingram.

Another in a series of nerve tinglers from Fear on 4.

Richard - Sean Barrett

Myra - Jane Whittenshaw

Producer: Martin Jenkins

The sixth of eight nerve-tinglers introduced by Edward de Souza , the Man in Black.

Could a pair of neglected boots found in a cupboard contain a malignant soul? Written by William Ingram.

Director Martin Jenkins. Stereo

Director Martin Jenkins. Stereo

Contributors

Dawkins: Nigel Carrington

Vicar: James Greene

The Man in Black tells of three strangers hoping to be rescued from a motorway snowstorm.

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Written by STEPHEN GALLAGHER

Nathan - JOHN CASTLE

Mick - Philip Sully

David - Peter Gunn

The Girl (spectral voice) - CARA KELLY

The Snowplough Driver - CHRISTOPHER SCOTT

Three strangers trapped in a snowstorm on a remote stretch of motorway listen for the sound of a horn which they believe will lead them to safety.

Stars JOHN CASTLE.

The Man in Black tells of three strangers hoping to be rescued from a motorway snowstorm. Stars Edward de Souza and JOHN CASTLE.

Three strangers are trapped in a snowstorm on a remote stretch of motorway. Introduced by the Man in Black, Edward de Souza.

Three strangers, trapped in a snowstorm listen for the sound of a horn which they believe will lead them to safety.

They find themselves listening for the sound of a horn which they believe will lead them to safety.

They are very much mistaken...

The Man in Black sets the chilling scene...

Director: MARTIN JENKINS

Three strangers are trapped in a snowstorm on a remote stretch of motorway. Introduced by the Man in Black, Edward de Souza. Episode 6 of 13.

Edward de Souza , introduces

13 plays of horror and suspense. 6: The Horn by STEPHEN GALLAGHER. With and Three strangers are trapped in a snowstorm on a remote stretch of motorway. They find themselves listening for the sound of a horn which they believe will lead them to safety. They are very much mistaken.

Directed by MARTIN JENKINS. Stereo

The Man in Black tells how Mary suffers dreams of hospitals ahead of her appendectomy.

The Man in Black tells how Mary is suffering dreams of hospitals ahead of her appendectomy.

Starring Hannah Gordon as Mary, Michael Cochrane as Derek, Geoffrey Whitehead as the Surgeon and Edward de Souza as the Man in Black.

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Written by Martyn Wade.

Producer: Martin Jenkins

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1991.

Mary has a special fear of hospitals - thanks to a recurring dream about operations. Then, she has to have her appendix out.

Mary has a fear of hospitals - thanks to a recurring dream about operations. Then, she has to have her appendix out.

Mary has a special fear of hospitals. Find out why in this tale from The Man In Black.

Edward de Souza , introduces

13 plays of horror and suspense. 7: The Journey Home byBERT COULES.

Felicity and George are driving home. Suddenly something unaccountable happens that leads them down a nightmare road to inescapable horror.

Directed by GERRY JONES. Stereo

Mary has a special fear of hospitals - thanks to a recurring dream about operations. Then, she has to have her appendix out. Episode 7 of 8.

Mary has a fear of hospitals - thanks to a recurring dream about operations. Then, she has to have her appendix out. Episode 7 of 8.

Starring Hannah Gordon.

Written by Martyn Wade.

Mary - Hannah Gordon

Derek - Michael Cochrane

Surgeon - Geoffrey Whitehead

Student - Stephen Garlick

Doctor/Porter - Danny Schiller

Anaesthetist - Auriol Smith

Nurse - Heather Emmanuel

Producer: Martin Jenkins

The Man in Black tells how Mary suffers dreams of hospitals ahead of her appendectomy.

The seventh in a series of eight nerve-tinglers introduced by Edward de Souza , the Man in Black. A Routine Operation? Mary has a premonition that something will go wrong....

Director Martin Jenkins Stereo

Director Martin Jenkins Stereo

Contributors

Doctor: Danny Schiller

The seventh in a series of eight nerve-tinglers introduced by Edward de Souza , the Man in Black. A Routine Operation? Mary has a premonition that something will go wrong - Written by Martyn Wade.

Felicity and George are driving home, when suddenly something unaccountable happens that leads them down a nightmare road to inescapable horror.

The Man in Black sets the scene...

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Written by Bert Coules

Doctor - Richard Pasco

Felicity - Helena Breck

George - Crawford Logan

Voice - Simon Cuff

The Man in Black reveals Felicity and George's nightmare road trip to horror.

Felicity and George are driving home, when suddenly they are unaccountably led down a nightmare road to inescapable horror.

Stars RICHARD PASCO.

The Man in Black reveals Felicity and George's nightmare road trip to horror. Stars Edward de Souza and RICHARD PASCO.

The Man in Black wonders whether teenager Tony was really dead when they buried him.

The Man in Black wonders whether teenager Tony was really dead when they buried him. Stars Edward de Souza and Bryan Pringle.

The life support machine is switched off, but is 16-year-old Tony really dead? His mother doesn't think so.

The life support machine is switched off but is sixteen year old Tony really dead? His mother doesn't think so.

Tony's life support machine is switched off, but when he's buried - is he really dead?

Dance in the Underworld: Teenager Tony's life support machine is switched off, but when he's buried - is he really dead? Introduced by Edward de Souza. Episode 8 of 8.

A series of 13plays. 8: Hand in Glove

Stereo (Details Wednesday 6.30pm)

A nerve-tingler from Fear on 4.

CAST:

Victor - Bryan Pringle

Avril - Maggie McCarthy

Tony - Angus Wright

Written by Stuart Kerr.

Producer: Martin Jenkins

The Man in Black wonders whether teenager Tony was really dead when they buried him.

A series of nerve-tinglers introduced by Edward de Souza , the Man in Black. Dance in the Underworld

Was Tony really dead when they buried him? Written by Stuart Kerr.

Director Martin Jenkins. Stereo

Director Martin Jenkins. Stereo

Contributors

Doctor: Fraser Kerr

Afril: Maggie McCarthy

Mrs Manners: Auriol Smith

Jenny: Jenny Funnell

Scott: Simon Treves

The one thing Ethel Trevor needed to get her man was a pair of white gloves which are the mark of a lady, but there was a price to be paid for them.

The Man in Black reveals the fallout...

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Written by Elizabeth Bowen and dramatized by Elizabeth Troop

Ethel Trevor - Kate Binchy

Aunt Elysia - Marjorie Westbury

Elsie Trevor - Felicity Hayes-McCoy

Lord Frederick - Madhav Sharma

Arthur - Joe Dunlop

Guitarist - Peter Bond

Director: Peter Fozzard

The Man in Black reveals the fallout for a niece determined to plunder her aunt's trunk.

The Man in Black reveals the fallout for a niece determined to plunder her aunt's trunk. Stars Kate Binchy.

The Man in Black reveals the fallout for a niece determined to plunder her aunt's trunk. Stars Edward de Souza and Kate Binchy.

The Man in Black reveals the fallout for a niece determined to plunder her aunt's trunk.

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Author - ELIZABETH BOWEN

Dramatist - ELIZABETH TROOP

Ethel Trevor - Kate Binchy

Aunt Elysia - Marjorie Westbury

Elsie Trevor - Felicity Hayes-McCoy

Lord Frederick - Madhav Sharma

Arthur - Joe Dunlop

Guitarist - Peter Bond

The Man in Black reveals the fallout for a niece determined to plunder her aunt's trunk. Stars Kate Binchy.

The Man in Black reveals the fallout for a niece determined to plunder her aunt's trunk. Stars Edward de Souza and Kate Binchy.

The one thing Ethel Trevor needed to get her man was a pair of white gloves which are the mark of a lady, but there was a price to be paid for them.

Written by ELIZABETH BOWEN and dramatized by ELIZABETH TROOP

Director: PETER FOZZARD

Everyone enjoys being sent cards.

However, Laura feels distinctly uneasy when she receives one which is unsigned but carries the cryptic message 'One day to death'.

The Man in Black sets the chilling scene....

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Written by Nick Warburton

Laura - Maureen O'Brien

Charles - Mick Ford

Director: Martin Jenkins

The Man in Black reveals Laura's feelings over a card signed 'One day to death'.

Laura feels uneasy when she gets a card with the cryptic message 'One day to death'.

A series of 13 plays. 9: His Last Card Stereo

(Details on Wednesday at 6.30pm)

Laura feels distinctly uneasy when she receives an unsigned card which carries the cryptic message 'One day to death'.

Stars MAUREEN O'BRIEN.

Laura feels distinctly uneasy when she receives a card which carries the cryptic message 'One day to death'.

The Man in Black reveals Laura's feelings over a card signed 'One day to death'. Stars Edward de Souza and Maureen O'Brien.

The Man in Black reveals Laura's feelings over a card signed 'One day to death'.

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Written by NICK WARBURTON

Laura - Maureen O'Brien

Charles - MICK FORD

Richard - ANDREW BRANCH

Laura feels distinctly uneasy when she receives an unsigned card which carries the cryptic message 'One day to death'.

Stars MAUREEN O'BRIEN.

Laura feels distinctly uneasy when she receives a card which carries the cryptic message 'One day to death'.

Laura feels uneasy when she gets a card with the cryptic message 'One day to death'.

The Man in Black reveals Laura's feelings over a card signed 'One day to death'. Stars Edward de Souza and Maureen O'Brien.

Everyone enjoys being sent cards.

However, Laura feels distinctly uneasy when she receives one which is unsigned but carries the cryptic message 'One day to death'.

The Man in Black sets the chilling scene -

Director: MARTIN JENKINS

A group of people in outer space find things become a matter of life or death, each dependant on the other in a horrifying way.

The Man in Black sets the horrifying scene...

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Written by John Wyndham and dramatized by Pat Hooker.

Alice - Karen Ascoe

Marshall - David March

Carter - Martin Dew

Mrs Feltham - Eva Stuart

Mr. Feltham/Al - Michael Graham Cox

David/ TV Newsreader - Simon Cuff

Hank/Bowman - Joe Dunlop

Temple - Nicholas Courtney

Rogers - Richard Tate

Capt. Winters - Michael Deacon

Prentiss - John Moffat

Producer: Gerry Jones

The Man in Black reveals the horrifying dependency of a group of people in outer space.

A series of 13 plays.

10: Survival by JOHN WYNDHAM Stereo (Details Wednesday 6.30pm)

A group of people in outer space find things become a matter of life and death, each dependant on the other in a horrifying way.

Stars Karen Ascoe.

The Man in Black reveals the horrifying dependency of a group of people in outer space. Stars Edward de Souza and Karen Ascoe.

A group of people in outer space find things become a matter of life and death, each dependent on the other in a horrifying way

The Man in Black reveals the horrifying dependency of a group of people in outer space.

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Author - JOHN WYNDHAM

Dramatist - Pat Hooker

Alice - Karen Ascoe

Marshall - David March

Carter - Martin Dew

Mrs Feltham - Eva Stuart

Mr. Feltham/Al - Michael Graham Cox

David/ TV Newsreader - Simon Cuff

Hank/Bowman - Joe Dunlop

Temple - Nicholas Courtney

Rogers - Richard Tate

Capt. Winters - Michael Deacon

Prentiss - JOHN MOFFAT

A group of people in outer space find things become a matter of life and death, each dependant on the other in a horrifying way.

Stars Karen Ascoe.

The Man in Black reveals the horrifying dependency of a group of people in outer space. Stars Edward de Souza and Karen Ascoe.

A group of people in outer space find things become a matter of life and death, each dependent on the other in a horrifying way

A group of people in outer space find things become a matter of life or death, each dependant on the other in a horrifying way.

The Man in Black sets the horrifying scene...

Written by JOHN WYNDHAM and dramatized by Pat Hooker.

Producer: Gerry Jones

BBC Programme Number: 88DA4687

First broadcast on 1989-03-19

Recorded on 1988-11-03

Media: T

Producer: G. JONES

Notes: CAIRS 463320

Next in series: SOUL SEARCHING BY MARTYN WADE

Previous in series: HIS LAST CARD

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SBH:SURVIVAL: 10th of 13 plays of horror and suspense in the series FEAR ON FOUR. A story by John Wyndham, dramatised by Pat Hooker. Introduced by Edward de Souza as The Man in Black. A group of travellers trapped in outer space find themselves dependant on the other in a horrifying way. With Karen Ascoe. Produced by Gerry Jones.

OTN:SLN844/88DA4687 TXN/TDT:R4 19-Mar-1989 ANT:Op & Cl

Broadcast history

19 Mar 1989 19:30-20:00 (RADIO 4)

22 Mar 1989 18:30-19:00 (RADIO 4)

06 Dec 1992 19:00-19:30 (RADIO 4)

Contributors

John Moffatt (Actor)

Edward de Souza (Actor)

Michael Deacon (Actor)

Richard Tate (Actor)

Eva Stuart (Actor)

David March (Actor)

Nicholas Courtney (Actor)

Joe Dunlop (Actor)

Michael Cox (Actor)

Simon Cuff (Actor)

Karen Ascoe (Actor)

Martin Dew (Actor)

Pat Hooker (adap)

John Wyndham (Author)

Gerry Jones (Producer)

Hospitals can be frightening enough, but even more so when a patient is asked to take part in a bizarre experiment.

The Man in Black sets the chilling scene...

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Written by Martyn Wade

Mr Timmins - Bernard Cribbins

Tom - Shaun Prendergast

Oswald/2nd Surgeon - Norman Bird

Sister - Joan Walker

Night Nurse - Rebecca Jones

1st Surgeon - Steve Hodson

Producer: Martyn Wade

The Man in Black tells of a frightened patient and a bizarre hospital experiment.

Introduced by the Man in Black, Edward de Souza. Soul Searching by MARTYN WADE. With and Hospitals can be frightening enough, but even more so when a patient is asked to take part in an experiment.

Directed by PETER FOZZARD Stereo

Stars BERNARD CRIBBINS.

The Man in Black tells of a frightened patient and a bizarre hospital experiment. Stars Edward de Souza and BERNARD CRIBBINS.

A hospital patient is asked to take part in a bizarre experiment.

Hospitals can be frightening enough, but even more so when a patient is asked to take part in a bizarre experiment. Stars Edward de Souza and Bernard Cribbins.

Hospitals can be frightening enough, but even more so when a patient is asked to take part in a bizarre experiment.

Stars BERNARD CRIBBINS.

The Man in Black tells of a frightened patient and a bizarre hospital experiment.

The Man in Black tells of a frightened patient and a bizarre hospital experiment. Stars Edward de Souza and BERNARD CRIBBINS.

A hospital patient is asked to take part in a bizarre experiment.

Hospitals can be frightening enough, but even more so when a patient is asked to take part in a bizarre experiment. Stars Edward de Souza and BERNARD CRIBBINS.

The Man in Black sets the chilling scene...

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Written by MARTYN WADE

Mr Timmins - BERNARD CRIBBINS

Tom - Shaun Prendergast

Oswald/2nd Surgeon - Norman Bird

Sister - Joan Walker

Night Nurse - Rebecca Jones

1st Surgeon - STEVE HODSON

Producer: MARTYN WADE

To hear the sound of a crying child is not unusual.

What does it mean though when you are the only one who can hear it?

Stars NIGEL ANTHONY.

The sound of a crying child isn't unusual. But what if only you can hear it?

The Man in Black tells of writer Guy, who hears constant crying when nobody else can. Stars Edward de Souza and NIGEL ANTHONY.

To hear the sound of a crying child is not unusual. What does it mean though when you are the only one who can hear it?

The Man in Black tells of writer Guy who hears constant crying - yet nobody else can. Stars Edward de Souza and NIGEL ANTHONY.

The Man in Black sets the chilling scene...

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Written by JAMES SAUNDERS

Guy - NIGEL ANTHONY

Paul - Ken Cumberlidge

Child's voice - Cara Kelly

Ian - KIM WALL

Producer: Gerry Jones

with the Man in Black, Edward de Souza. 12: A Child Crying by JAMES SAUNDERS.

Directed by GERRY JONES Stereo

To hear the sound of a crying child is not unusual. What does it mean though when you are the only one who can hear it? Episode 12 of 13.

Malcolm moves to a lonely place to study, not knowing that in this rat-infested house of horror, a malignant spirit awaits.

Malcolm moves to a lonely place to study, not knowing that in this rat-infested house of horror a malignant spirit waits.

Malcolm moves to a lonely place to study, not knowing that in this rat-infested house of horror a malignant spirits waits.

Malcolm moves to a lonely place to study, not knowing a malignant spirit awaits.

The Man in Black tells of student Malcolm's move to a lonely house of horror.

Stars Edward de Souza and DAVID TIMSON.

The Man in Black tells of student Malcolm's move to a lonely house of horror. Stars Edward de Souza and DAVID TIMSON.

To study for his final exams young Malcolm moves to a lonely place, not knowing that in this rat-infested house of horror a malignant spirit waits.

Malcolm's exams may not be the only final thing.

The Man in Black sets the chilling scene...

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Written by BRAM STOKER and dramatized by John Keir.

Malcolm - David Timson

Mrs Dempster - Tessa Worsley

Carnford - NORMAN BIRD

Director: Gerry Jones

The Man in Black, Edward de Souza , introduces the last of 13 plays of horror and suspense.

The Judge's House by BRAM STOKER dramatised by JOHN KEIR CROSS.With

To study for his finals,

Malcolm moves to a lonely place, not knowing that a malignant spirit waits ...

Directed by GERRY JONES Stereo

Malcolm moves to a lonely place to study, not knowing that in this rat-infested house of horror, a malignant spirit awaits. Episode 13 of 13.

Can terror reside in something so innocuous as 'The Yellow Wallpaper'? An ill woman believes so.

Starring ANNA MASSEY.

A woman is ill but her husband, a doctor, does not believe her.

Written by Charlotte Parkins Gilman.

Dramatised by John Keir Cross.

With ANNA MASSEY as the Woman.

Introduced by EDWARD DE SOUZA as The Man in Black.

Produced by Gerry Jones.

Contributors

ANNA MASSEY (Actor)

EDWARD DE SOUZA (Actor)

John Cross (adap)

Charlotte Gilman (Author)

Gerry Jones (Producer)

Producer: G. JONES

Next in series: 31 January 2006

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***CATALOGUING FOR THIS PROGRAMME WILL BE ADDED AT A LATER DATE***

Broadcast history

27 Dec 1990 23:00-23:30 (RADIO 4)

Recorded on 1990-09-17.

An ill woman finds terror in 'The Yellow Wallpaper'.

Can terror reside in something so innocuous as 'The Yellow Wallpaper'? An ill woman thinks it can. Starring ANNA MASSEY.

The Man in Black tells of an ill woman convinced that evil lurks in her bedroom walls.

A woman is alone in a room that was once a nursery. Soon it becomes a kind of hell for her...

Starring ANNA MASSEY as the Woman and Edward de Souza as the Man in Black.

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Producer: Gerry Jones

Can terror reside in something so innocuous as 'The Yellow Wallpaper'? An ill woman believes so. Starring Anna Massey.

A woman is ill but her husband, a doctor, does not believe her. With Anna Massey.

Producer: JONES, Gerry

Next in series: GREEN AND PLEASANT

Previous in series: THE JUDGE'S HOUSE BY BRAM STOKER R4

SBH:THE YELLOW WALLPAPER: 1st of 8 plays of suspense and terror in the series Fear on Four. Written by Charlotte Parkins Gilman. Dramatised by John Keir Cross. With Anna Massey as the Woman. Introduced by Edward de Souza as The Man in Black. Produced by Gerry Jones.

OTN:SLN038/90DA0469 TXN/TDT:R4 27-Dec-1990 ANT:Op and Cl

27 Dec 1990 00:00-00:00 (RADIO 4)

Notes: CAIRS 528444

BBC Programme Number: 52SX8444

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A series of nerve-tinglers from ‘Fear on 4'.

Written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.

The Woman - Anna Massey

SBH:THE YELLOW WALLPAPER: 1st of 8 plays of suspense and terror in the series fear on 4. Written by Charlotte Parkins Gilman. Dramatised by John Keir Cross. With ANNA MASSEY as the Woman. Introduced by Edward de Souza as The Man in Black. Produced by Gerry Jones.

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Can terror reside in something so innocuous as 'The Yellow Wallpaper'? An ill woman believes so. Starring ANNA MASSEY. Episode 1 of 8.

A woman is ill but her husband, a doctor, does not believe her. With ANNA MASSEY. Episode 1 of 8.

OTN:SLN038/90DA0469 TXN/TDT:R4 27-Dec-1990 ANT:Op & Cl

The first in a series of eight nerve-tinglers introduced by Edward de Souza , the Man in Black The Yellow Wallpaper Written by Charlotte Parkins Gilma

Dramatised by John Keir Cross Stereo

Dramatised by John Keir Cross Stereo

Contributors

Unknown: Anna Massey

She's a self-styled green queen who's active in environmental issues, but somebody knows her better.

Is it because she's active in environmental issues and yet owns a cosmetics company?

The Man in Black tells of the kidnapping of a green pop star with something to hide.

Stars Edward de Souza and KAREN ARCHER

The second in the series of eight nerve-tinglers introduced by Edward de Souza , the Man in Black. Green and Pleasant

For rock star

Sarah Lovecraft , a TV interview turns into a terrifying experience...

Written by Bert Coules.

Director Gerry Jones. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown: Sarah Lovecraft

Lisa: Karen Archer

Stephen: Nigel Carrington

Sarah: Rebecca Jones

Man: Jonathan Tafler

Inspector: Brian Miller

WPC: Jenny Howe

The Man in Black's cautionary tale of the kidnapping of a 'green' pop star with something to hide.

A series of nerve-tinglers.

CAST:

The Man/‘Mr Smith' - JONATHAN TAFLER

Police Inspector - BRIAN MILLER

Producer: Gerry Jones

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1990.

A doctor suffering from a serious disease decides to take control of his own destiny.

A Doctor wants to push back the frontiers of medicine.

But what will it cost?

A doctor with a serious disease tackles medicine's frontiers to take control of his own destiny.

A doctor with a serious disease tackles medicine's frontiers to take control of his own destiny. Introduced by Edward de Souza.

The Man in Black tells of a seriously ill doctor taking control of his own destiny.

A series of nerve-tinglers.

Written by GUY JENKIN.

Mother - JENNY HOWE

June - Catherine Alexander

John - RICHARD PASCO

Maggie - Helena Brecht

Surgeon - Ronald Herdman

Producer: Gerry Jones

The Man in Black tells of a seriously ill doctor taking control of his own destiny. Stars Edward de Souza and Ronald Herdman.

The third in a series of eight nerve-tinglers introduced by Edward de Souza , the Man in Black. The Monkey's Revenge

Set in a research establishment, a tale of the horror that ensues when someone suffering a serious disease decides to take control of his destiny. Written by GUY JENKIN.

Director Gerry Jones Stereo

Contributors

Mum: JENNY HOWE

Maggie: Helena Breck

A doctor suffering from a serious disease decides to take control of his own destiny. Episode 3 of 8.

Another tale of horror and suspense. The Monkey's Revenge. A doctor suffering from a serious disease decides to take control of his own destiny. Episode 3 of 8.

A doctor with a serious disease tackles medicine's frontiers to take control of his own destiny. Introduced by Edward de Souza. Episode 3 of 8.

A tale of revenge in the world of writers.

Starring Sarah Badel as Madame Freitas, Roger Hammond as Albano Pizar and Edward de Souza as the Man in Black.

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Adapted by Wally K Daly from a short story by Basil Copper.

Producer: Martin Jenkins

Madame Freitas - Sarah Badel

Albano Pizar - Roger Hammond

Dr Mazanares - Ian Lindsay

Secretary - Emma Gregory

'The last in a series of nerve-tinglers introduced, by Edward de Souza , ; the Man in Black. '

A crooked literary agent is subjected to a harrowing revenge ...

Written by Basil Copper .

Director Martin Jenkins. Stereo ' (Postponed from 17 January)

Director Martin Jenkins. Stereo ' (Postponed from 17 January)

Contributors

Thomas is a husband and father who is on the edge.

He dreams of pushing his wife off a cliff.

But is it a dream?

Success turned sour has led Thomas towards 'The Edge'.

But how real is his dream of pushing his wife off a cliff?

Thomas is at 'The Edge', but how real is his dream of pushing his wife off a cliff?

Success turned sour has led Thomas towards 'The Edge'. But how real is his dream of pushing his wife off a cliff?

The Man in Black reveals how failure sends Thomas towards the edge - of a cliff.

The Man in Black reveals how success turned sour has led Thomas towards the edge - both physically and mentally.

Starring Gareth Armstrong as Thomas, Melinda Walker as Meg, Alistair White as Jeffrey, Sian Jenkins as Davina and Edward de Souza as the Man in Black.

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Written by John Piirto.

Producer: Gerry Jones

Another tale of horror and suspense. Thomas is a husband and father who is on the edge. He dreams of pushing his wife off a cliff. Is it a dream?

Thomas is a husband and father who is on the edge. He dreams of pushing his wife off a cliff. But is it a dream?

Success turned sour has led Thomas towards 'The Edge'. But how real is his dream of pushing his wife off a cliff? Episode 5 of 8.

The fifth in a series of eight nerve-tinglers introduced by Edward de Souza , the Man in Black. The Edge

Director Gerry Jones Stereo

Contributors

Thomas: Gareth Armstrong

Meg: Melinda Walker

Jeffrey: Alastair White

Davina: Sian Jenkins

Miss Green: Tara Dominick

Ned: Vincent Brimble

Simms/Teacher: Gary Todd

Boss: Fraser Kerr

Headmaster: Andrew Wincott

A series of nerve-tinglers from Fear on 4.

Tommy Barrow - Gareth Armstrong

Meg Barrow - Melinda Walker

Ned Leach - Vincent Brimble

Davina Barrow - Sian Jenkins

Jeffrey Barrow - Alistair White

Mr and Mrs Duncan buy a new home - and inherit evil footwear.

The Man in Black wonders if two neglected boots in a cupboard harbour a malignant soul?

Stars Edward de Souza and SEAN BARRETT.

Starring SEAN BARRETT as Richard, JANE WHITTENSHAW as Myra and Edward de Souza as the Man in Black.

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Written by William Ingram.

Producer: MARTIN JENKINS

Another in a series of nerve tinglers from Fear on 4.

Richard - Sean Barrett

Myra - Jane Whittenshaw

The sixth of eight nerve-tinglers introduced by Edward de Souza , the Man in Black.

Could a pair of neglected boots found in a cupboard contain a malignant soul? Written by William Ingram.

Director MARTIN JENKINS. Stereo

Contributors

Dawkins: Nigel Carrington

Vicar: JAMES GREENE

The Man in Black wonders if two neglected boots in a cupboard harbour a malignant soul? Stars Edward de Souza and SEAN BARRETT.

Another tale of horror and suspense. A dark new perspective on house hunting. Episode 6 of 8.

A new perspective on house-hunting from the Man in Black. Mr and Mrs Duncan buy a new home - and inherit evil footwear.

A new perspective on house-hunting from the Man in Black. Mr and Mrs Duncan buy a new home - and inherit evil footwear. Episode 6 of 8.

Mr and Mrs Duncan buy a new home - and inherit evil footwear.

The Man in Black wonders if two neglected boots in a cupboard harbour a malignant soul?

Stars Edward de Souza and Sean Barrett.

The sixth of eight nerve-tinglers introduced by Edward de Souza , the Man in Black.

Dead Man's Boots

Could a pair of neglected boots found in a cupboard contain a malignant soul? Written by William Ingram.

Director Martin Jenkins. Stereo

Contributors

Richard: Sean Barrett

Myra: Jane Whittenshaw

Dawkins: Nigel Carrington

Vicar: James Greene

Director Martin Jenkins Stereo

Contributors

Mary: Hannah Gordon

Derek: Michael Cochrane

Surgeon: Geoffrey Whitehead

Student: Stephen Garlick

Doctor: Danny Schiller

Anaesthetist: Auriol Smith

Nurse: Heather Emmanuel

Mary has a special fear of hospitals - thanks to a recurring dream about operations. Then, she has to have her appendix out.

The Man in Black tells how Mary is suffering dreams of hospitals ahead of her appendectomy.

A nerve-tingler from Fear on 4.

CAST:

Doctor/Porter - Danny Schiller

Producer: Martin Jenkins

The Man in Black tells how Mary suffers dreams of hospitals ahead of her appendectomy.

Starring Hannah Gordon.

Starring HANNAH GORDON as Mary, MICHAEL COCHRANE as Derek, GEOFFREY WHITEHEAD as the Surgeon and Edward de Souza as the Man in Black.

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Mary has a fear of hospitals - thanks to a recurring dream about operations. Then, she has to have her appendix out.

Mary has a special fear of hospitals. Find out why in this tale from The Man In Black.

Invitation to the Vaults

A crooked literary agent is subjected to a harrowing revenge...

Written by Basil Copper.

Adapted by WALLY K DALY

Director MARTIN JENKINS. Stereo ' (Postponed from 17 January)

Contributors

DrMazanares: Ian Lindsay

Madame Freitas: SARAH BADEL

Albano Pizar: ROGER HAMMOND

Secretary: Emma Gregory

Teenager Tony's life support machine is switched off, but when he's buried - is he really dead?

A series of nerve-tinglers introduced by Edward de Souza , the Man in Black. Dance in the Underworld

Was Tony really dead when they buried him? Written by Stuart Kerr.

Director Martin Jenkins. Stereo

Contributors

Victor: Bryan Pringle

Doctor: Fraser Kerr

Afril: Maggie McCarthy

Mrs Manners: Auriol Smith

Tony: Angus Wright

Jenny: Jenny Funnell

Scott: Simon Treves

The Man in Black wonders whether teenager Tony was really dead when they buried him.

The Man in Black wonders whether teenager Tony was really dead when they buried him. Stars Edward de Souza and BRYAN PRINGLE.

The life support machine is switched off but is sixteen year old Tony really dead? His mother doesn't think so.

Dance in the Underworld: Teenager Tony's life support machine is switched off, but when he's buried - is he really dead? Introduced by Edward de Souza. Episode 8 of 8.

The Man in Black wonders whether teenager Tony really was dead when they buried him?

Starring Bryan Pringle.

Avril - Maggie McCarthy

Producer: Martin Jenkins

By Christmas Eve, most people will have their turkeys safely secured, but for Martin Reynolds, his search ends in a nightmare.

Not Martin Reynolds.

A series of eight stories introduced by Edward de Souza.

1: Gobble, Gobble.

A seasonal chiller by Paul Burns.

Director MARTIN JENKINS

By Christmas Eve, most people will have their turkeys safely secured. Not Martin Reynolds.

First of eight stories introduced by Edward de Souza , the Man in Black.

1: Gobble, Gobble by Paul Burns. Martin Reynolds 's search for his Christmas turkey ends in a nightmare.

With Peter Gunn , Stephen Thome , David Holt. Jill Graham , John Sansom and Siriol Jenkins Director Martin Jenkins

BBC Programme Number: 57SX7089

First broadcast on 1992-12-24

Recorded on 1992-09-03

Media: T

Producer: JENKINS, Martin

Notes: CAIRS 577089

Next in series: THE NEXT IN LINE

Previous in series: 21 February 1991

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Description

SBH:GOBBLE, GOBBLE: 1st of 8 plays of horror and suspense in the series FEAR ON FOUR. Written by Paul Burns. Introduced by Edward de Souza as The Man in Black. With Peter Gunn and Stephen Thorne. Produced by Martin Jenkins.

OTN:SLN235/91DA2111 TXN/TDT:R4 24-Dec-1992 ANT:Op & Cl

Broadcast history

24 Dec 1992 00:00-00:00 (RADIO 4)

Contributors

Stephen Thorne (Actor)

David Holt (Actor)

Edward de Souza (Actor)

Siriol Jenkins (Actor)

Peter Gunn (Actor)

Jill Graham (Actor)

John Sansom (Actor)

Paul Burns (Author)

Martin Jenkins (Producer)

First broadcast on 1992-12-31

Recorded on 1992-09-11

Media: T

Producer: M. JENKINS

Notes: CAIRS 577137

Next in series: DARK FEATHERS

Previous in series: GOBBLE, GOBBLE

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Description

SBH:THE NEXT IN LINE: 2nd of 8 plays of horror and suspense in the series Fear on FOUR. Written by Ray Bradbury. Dramatised by Brian Sibley. Introduced by Edward de Souza as The Man in Black. With Carole Boyd and Peter Marinker. Produced by Martin Jenkins.

OTN:SLN236/91DA2109 TXN/TDT:R4 31-Dec-1992 ANT:Op & Cl

Broadcast history

31 Dec 1992 23:00-23:30 (RADIO 4)

08 Jan 1994 23:30-23:59 (RADIO 4)

Contributors

Carole Boyd (Actor)

David Holt (Actor)

Jonathan Tafler (Actor)

Edward de Souza (Actor)

Peter Marinker (Actor)

Siriol Jenkins (Actor)

Sandra Dickinson (Actor)

Ann Windsor (Actor)

Trader Faulkner (Actor)

Brian Sibley (adap)

Ray Bradbury (Author)

Martin Jenkins (Producer)

with Edward De Souza as the Man in Black.

2: The Next in line by Ray Bradbury.

Is it possible literally to frighten someone to death?

TAFLER, SIRIOL JENKINS, DAVID HOLT Dramatised by Brian Sibley Stereo

A series of eight stories introduced by Edward de Souza , the Man in Black.

2: The Next in Line, Ray Bradbury's classic story of fear and claustrophibia. Is it possible literally to frighten someone to death, especially after a visit to the catacombs?

With Ann Windsor , Jonathan Tafler , Siriol Jenkins and David Hoit

Dramatised by Brian Sibley Director Martin Jenkins

2: The Next in line by RAY BRADBURY.

Is it possible literally to frighten someone to death?

TAFLER, SIRIOL JENKINS, DAVID HOLT Dramatised by BRIAN SIBLEY Stereo

A series of eight stories introduced by Edward de Souza , the Man in Black.

2: The Next in Line, Ray Bradbury's classic story of fear and claustrophibia. Is it possible literally to frighten someone to death, especially after a visit to the catacombs?

With Ann Windsor , JONATHAN TAFLER , SIRIOL JENKINS and David Hoit

Dramatised by BRIAN SIBLEY Director Martin Jenkins

Hosted by the Man in Black.

The Man in Black introduces a dark mystery of Fay's blighted return to the West Country.

Stars Edward de Souza and Joanna Myers.

A series of eight stories introduced by EDWARD DE SOUZA , the Man in Black. Written by Denise Sims. 3: Dark Feathers

A composer's determination to achieve absolute concentration results in a callous massacre.

Director Martin Jenkins

The Man in Black introduces a dark mystery of Fay's blighted return to the West Country. Stars Edward de Souza and Joanna Myers.

Fay's summer in the West Country is blighted by strange and dark forces. Hosted by the Man in Black.

Another scary story introduced by Edward de Souza as The Man in Black and guaranteed to send shivers down the spine.

Fay's return to the west country is blighted by strange and dark forces.

The Man in Black introduces the dark mystery of a less than idyllic return for Fay to the West Country.

Another in a series of nerve-tinglers from Fear on 4.

Starring Joanna Myers as Fay and Edward de Souza as the Man in Black.

With Emily Richard as Jenny, Melinda Walker as Jenny's Mum, Jonathan Adams as Mr Batcombe, Matthew Morgan as Paul, Katie Jenkins as Young Fay and Siriol Jenkins as Young Jenny.

Producer: Martin Jenkins

3: Dark Feathers by Denise Sims. A composer's determination to achieve absolute concentration results in a callous massacre.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1993.

Does anyone notice or care?

Homeless people face falling prey to unscrupulous operators.

Introduced by Edward de Souza.

Starring MELANIE HUDSON.

Homeless people face falling prey to unscrupulous operators. Introduced by Edward de Souza

The Man in Black reveals homeless people face falling prey to unscrupulous operators.

Stars Edward de Souza and MELANIE HUDSON.

A series of eight stories, introduced by EDWARD DE SOUZA , the Man in Black. 4:Playing God

With so many young people sleeping rough, they can fall prey to unscrupulous operators. Written by John Graham.

Director MARTIN JENKINS. Stereo

The Man in Black reveals homeless people face falling prey to unscrupulous operators. Stars Edward de Souza and Melanie Hudson.

Homeless people face falling prey to unscrupulous operators. Introduced by Edward de Souza. Starring Melanie Hudson. Episode 4 of 8.

Homeless people face an evil force. Does anyone notice or care?

The Man in Black reveals how homeless people face falling prey to unscrupulous operators.

Another in a series of nerve-tinglers from Fear on 4.

Starring Melanie Hudson as Alma and Edward de Souza as the Man in Black.

With Nicholas Murchie as Tom, Ann Windsor as Hilary, Margaret Heery as Mrs Drewitt, Peter Gunn as the Police Sergeant, Melinda Walker as the Sister, David Bannerman as PC Crambles, John Church as the Doctor and Eric Allen as Ralph.

Written by Denise Sims.

Producer: Martin Jenkins

A series of eight stories introduced by Edward de Souza , the Man in Black. 4:Playing God by John Graham.

Director Geny Jones

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1993.

The Man in Black tells of a giant of the deep demanding a human sacrifice.

The tale of George, who enlists Tony to watch him catch a conger.

Stars EDWARD DE SOUZA.

The Man in Black reels out the tale of George, who enlists Tony to watch him catch a conger.

Stars EDWARD DE SOUZA and JOHN HOLLIS.

A series of eight stories introduced by Edward De Souza , the Man in Black. 5: Vicious Fish.by John Duquemin and Gregor Grice.

A giant of the deep demands a human sacrifice.

Director Martin Jenkins. Stereo

Unknown: John Duquemin

Unknown: Gregor Grice.

George: John Hollis

Tony: Paul Copley

Danny: Nicholas Murchie

The tale of George, who enlists Tony to watch him catch a conger. Stars EDWARD DE SOUZA.

The Man in Black reels out the tale of George, who enlists Tony to watch him catch a conger. Stars EDWARD DE SOUZA and JOHN HOLLIS.

Another in a series of nerve-tinglers from Fear on 4.

Starring JOHN HOLLIS as George and EDWARD DE SOUZA as the Man in Black.

With PAUL COPLEY as Tony, Ann Windsor as Sarah and NICHOLAS MURCHIE as Danny.

Written by Gregor Grice and John Ducquemin.

Producer: MARTIN JENKINS

5: Vicious Fish by John Duquemin and Gregor Grice. A giant of the deep demands a human sacrifice.

Eight stories introduced by Edward De Souza.

6: Hellhound on my Trail Written by Paul Sirett.

James Harper investigates the mysterious death of a jazz musician.

Tricia Singleton VICTORIA CARUNG Director Martin Jenkins. Stereo

Written By: James Harper

Unknown: Tricia Singleton

Unknown: Victoria Carung

James Harper: Nigel Anthony

Carol Harper: Shelley Thompson

Dr Lewis: John Rowe

Ike Roberts: Erick Ray Evans

Anderson: Burt Caesar

Lucia Grange: Alibe Parsons

Marcie Singleton: Sandra James Young

The Man in Black introduces a terrifying probe into a blues singer's mysterious death. Stars NIGEL ANTHONY.

The Man in Black introduces a terrifying probe into a blues singer's mysterious death. Stars EDWARD DE SOUZA and NIGEL ANTHONY.

The Man in Black presents a chilling examination of the mysterious death of a jazz musician. James Harper finds the result of his investigation to be suffocating.

Another in a series of nerve-tinglers from Fear on 4.

Starring NIGEL ANTHONY as James Harper and EDWARD DE SOUZA as the Man in Black.

With Shelly Thompson as Carol Harper, Erick Ray Evans as Ike Roberts, BURT CAESAR as Anderson, JOHN ROWE as Dr Lewis, Sandra JAMES YOUNG as Marcie Singleton, VICTORIA CARLING as Tricia Singleton, JONATHAN TAFLER as the Barman and ALIBE PARSONS as Lucia Grange.

Producer: MARTIN JENKINS

A series of eight stories introduced by EDWARD DE SOUZA , the Man in Black.

6: Hellhound on My Trail by Paul Sirett. James Harper tries to uncover the mysterious death of a jazz musician, but finds the result of his investigation - suffocating.

With NIGEL ANTHONY , SHELLEY THOMPSON , JOHN ROWE. Ehck Ray Evans. BURT CAESAR , AJibe Parsons , Sandra JAMES YOUNG. Victoria Caning and JONATHAN TAFLER Director MARTIN JENKINS

Another in a series of nerve-tinglers from Fear on 4.

Starring Nigel Anthony as James Harper and Edward de Souza as the Man in Black.

With Shelly Thompson as Carol Harper, Erick Ray Evans as Ike Roberts, Burt Caesar as Anderson, John Rowe as Dr Lewis, Sandra James Young as Marcie Singleton, Victoria Carling as Tricia Singleton, Jonathan Tafler as the Barman and Alibe Parsons as Lucia Grange.

Written by Paul Sirett.

Producer: Martin Jenkins

The Man in Black introduces a terrifying probe into a blues singer's mysterious death.

The Man in Black introduces a terrifying probe into a blues singer's mysterious death. Stars Edward De Souza and Nigel Anthony.

There are some bizarre happenings backstage - long after the lights have gone out in a large London theatre.

The Man in Black reveals that when a theatre is dark, you should never assume it's empty backstage.

Another in a series of nerve-tinglers from Fear on 4.

Starring Mick Ford as Harry Travers and Edward de Souza as the Man in Black.

With Keith Drinkel as Paul, Siriol Jenkins as Laura and Jonathan Adams as the Sergeant.

Written by Aubrey Woods.

Producer: Gerry Jones

When the theatre is dark and the cast have left, one takes for granted that backstage is empty.

But it isn't.

When the cast have left and the theatre is dark, you should never assume that it's empty backstage.

When the theatre is dark, you should never assume that it's empty backstage.

When the cast have left and the theatre is dark, you should never assume that it's empty backstage. Stars EDWARD DE SOUZA and MICK FORD.

A series of eight stories introduced by Edward De Souza , the Man in Black. 7: Hearing Is Believing

Written by Aubrey Woods. Bizarre happenings backstage - long after the lights have gone out in a large London theatre.

Director Gerry Jones. Stereo

Harry Travers: Mick Ford

Paul: Keith Drinkel

Laura: Siriol Jenkins

Sergeant: Jonathan Adams

When the theatre is dark and the cast have left, one takes for granted that backstage is empty. But it isn't.

When the cast have left and the theatre is dark, you should never assume that it's empty backstage. Episode 7 of 8.

When the theatre is dark, never assume it is empty backstage.

7: Hearing Is Believingby Aubrey Woods. There are some bizarre happenings backstage - long after the lights have gone out in a large London theatre.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1993.

But as Colin points out Belinda died some time ago.

It could be Belinda on the phone. Bryan certainly thinks so. But Belinda died some time ago. The Man in Black introduces a chatline where the callers are on hold forever.

The last of eight stories introduced by Edward De Souza , the Man in Black. 8: Life Line

Written by Stephen Gallagher. Could modern technology open the way to communication beyond the grave? And if so - to what end?

Director Martin Jenkins. Stereo

Ryan: Nicholas Murchie

Colin: Jonathan Tafler

Susan: Moir Leslie

Belinda: Federay Holmes

Life Line Operator: Ann Windsor

BT Operator: Matthew Morgan

Voices: Julian Rhind Tutt

Voices: Kate Binchy

Voices: Melinda Walker

It could be Belinda on the phone - Bryan thinks so. But as Colin points out Belinda died some time ago.

Last of eight stories introduced by Edward de Souza , the Man in Black. Life Line by Stephen Gallagher.

With Julian Rhind Tutt , Kate Binchy , Melinda Walker Director Martin Jenkins

The Man in Black introduces a chatline where the callers are kept on hold forever.

The Man in Black introduces a tale about modern technology and a chatline where the callers are on hold forever...

Another in a series of nerve-tinglers from Fear on 4.

Starring Nicholas Murchie as Ryan and Edward de Souza as the Man in Black. With Jonathan Tafler as Colin, Moir Leslie as Susan, Federay Holmes as Belinda, Ann Windsor as the Life Line Operator. Matthew Morgan as Engineer and Kate Binchy, Julian Rhind-Tutt and Melinda Walker as the Voices.

Producer: Martin Jenkins

It could be Belinda on the phone - Bryan thinks so. But as Colin points out Belinda died some time ago. Episode 8 of 8.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1993.

Should he sign up?

A series of nerve-tinglers from Fear on 4.

Written by Stephen Wyatt.

Michael - Gerald McDermott

Susannah - Tracy-Ann Oberman

Roy - John Rowe

Bob - David Brooks

Director: David Hunter

Mike's a successful dealer in futures. But what is his secret and why will it destroy him?

Michael Scantgrace is a City dealer facing complete ruin when he stumbles across the Suicide Club on the internet. Should he sign up?

Michael Scantgrace is a City dealer facing ruin when he stumbles across the Suicide Club on the internet.

Should he sign up? With Gerard McDermott, Tracey-Ann Oberman, David Brooks and JOHN ROWE.

Director DAVID HUNTER.

Mike is the 'King', a successful dealer in futures.

But what is his secret and why will it destroy him? TRACY ANN OBERMAN stars.

Mike is the 'King', a successful dealer in futures. But what is his secret and why will it destroy him? Tracy Ann Oberman stars.

Mike's a successful dealer in futures. But what is his secret and why will it destroy him?

Michael Scantgrace is a City dealer facing complete ruin when he stumbles across the Suicide Club on the internet. Should he sign up?

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Stars Gerald McDermott as Michael, TRACY-ANN OBERMAN as Susannah, JOHN ROWE as Roy and David Brooks as Bob.

Written by STEPHEN WYATT.

Series of horror and suspense tales, hosted by the Man in Black

Mike is the 'King', a successful dealer in futures. But what is his secret and why will it destroy him? Tracy Ann Oberman stars. Episode 1 of 5.

Every night when he tries to sleep, it starts.

Now, after nine years of marriage, Tom finally steels himself to tell his wife Janey about the tapping...

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Written by Colin Haydn Evans.

Janey - Siobhan Redmond

Tom - Mark Bonner

The Girl - Alison Pettitt

Director: David Blount

Tom is plagued by a dark childhood memory. Can Janie help rid him of ghosts from the past?

Now, after nine years of marriage, Tom finally steals himself to tell his wife Janey about the tapping...

Stars SIOBHAN REDMOND as Janey, Mark Bonner as Tom and ALISON PETTITT as the Girl.

Series of horror and suspense tales, hosted by the Man in Black

Tom is plagued by a dark childhood memory. Can Janie help rid him of ghosts from the past? With SIOBHAN REDMOND and MARK BONNAR.

A tapping noise has haunted Tom for thirty years.

But Janey has a plan.

A tapping noise has haunted Tom for 30 years. But Janey has a plan. By Colin Haydn Evans.

Unknown: Colin Haydn Evans.

Tom: Mark Bonna

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1997.

Tom is plagued by a dark childhood memory. Can Janie help rid him of ghosts from the past? With Siobhan Redmond and Mark Bonnar. Episode 2 of 5.

The consuming passion of a theoretical physicist leads him into a great deal of gruesome trouble.

A series of nerve-tinglers from Fear on 4

Written by Nick Fisher.

Professor Richard Hargreaves.....David Suchet

Jonathan Tempray.....John Rowe

Mary..........Jenny Lee

Moira.........Alison Pettit

Woman at lecture.....Jillie Meers

Toby........Christopher Wright

A Oxford professor's obsession with horology leads to a horrific fate.

An Oxford professor's obsession with horology and the anthropological view of time leads to a horrific fate.

David Suchet stars.

A theoretical physicist's consuming passion leads him into a great deal of trouble. By Nick Fisher. with Jenny Lee. Christopher Wright , Alison Pettitt and Jillie Meers. Director Marion Nancarrow

Five scary stories which begin with David Suchet starring as a theoretical physicist whose consuming passion leads him into a great deal of trouble. By Nick Fisher. with Alison Pettitt and Jillie Meers Director Marion Nancarrow

An Oxford professor's obsession with horology and the anthropological view of time leads to a horrific fate. David Suchet stars.

Series of horror and suspense tales, hosted by the Man in Black

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Stars David Suchet as Professor Richard Hargreaves, John Rowe as Jonathan Tempray, Jenny Lee as Mary, Alison Pettit as Moira, Jillie Meers as Woman at lecture and Christopher Wright as Toby.

An Oxford professor's obsession with horology and the anthropological view of time leads to a horrific fate. David Suchet stars. Episode 3 of 5.

After a nasty case of bullying, three girls learn about the darker side of life in a humorous view of fear and loathing in a girls' boarding school.

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Written by Nick Warburton.

Alison ....... Caroline Strong

Kerry ....... Sarah Rice

Corrina ....... Alison Pettitt

Director: Adrian Bean

Bullying, revenge and double-daring at a girls' school.

Kerry decides to take revenge on fellow pupil Alison but her scheme doesn't go to plan.

Series of horror and suspense tales, hosted by the Man in Black

Stars CAROLINE STRONG as Alison, Sarah Rice as Kerry and ALISON PETTITT as Corrina.

Kerry decides to take revenge on fellow pupil Alison but her scheme doesn't go to plan. A dark tale starring CAROLINE STRONG.

Three young girls learn about the darker side of life in a blackly humorous view of fear and loathing in a girls' boarding school.

With CAROLINE STRONG, Sarah Rice and ALISON PETTITt.

Three girls learn about the darker side of life in a humorous view of fear and loathing in a girls' boarding school. By NICK WARBURTON.

Three girls learn about the darker side of life in a humorous view of fear and loathing in a girls' boarding File On 4

Unknown: NICK WARBURTON.

Alison: Caroune Story

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1997.

Kerry decides to take revenge on fellow pupil Alison but her scheme doesn't go to plan. A dark tale starring Caroline Strong. Episode 4 of 5.

Anna has a healthy new heart.

But who was the donor? And how did she die? With RACHEL ATKINS, KIM WALL, JOHN ROWE, Gerard McDermott and Carolyn Jones.

Director DAVID BLOUNT.

But who was the donor? And how did she die? By Judy Upton.

With RACHEL ATKINS and KIM WALL.

Anna is due to marry Paul and live happily in the city, but a change of heart takes her on a different journey.

Anna has a healthy new heart. But how did the donor die? By Judy Upton. with John Rowe , Gerard McDermott and Carolyn Jones. Director David Blount

Anna is due to marry Paul and live happily in the city, but a change of heart takes her on a different journey. By Judy Upton.

Anna is due to marry Paul and live happily in the city, but has a change of heart.

Series of horror and suspense tales, hosted by the Man in Black

Anna's due to wed Paul and live happily in the city, but a change of heart takes her on a different journey.

A series of nerve-tinglers from Fear on 4.

Written by Judy Upton.

Anna - Rachel Atkins

Paul - Kim Wall

Sally - Carolyn Jones

Mark - Gerald Mc Dermott

Dr Brayfield - John Rowe

Anna is due to marry Paul, but a change of heart takes her on a different journey.

Anna is due to marry Paul and live happily in the city, but a change of heart takes her on a different journey. By Judy Upton. Episode 5 of 5.

An angry man, who doesn't believe in witches, drives home at night across the moors. With ANGELA PLEASENCE and STRUAN RODGER.

By Michael McStay.

Alcohol, anger, infidelity and stories of Dartmoor witches and the hairy hand are the ingredients in a cocktail party that goes dangerously awry for Geoffrey.

With STRUAN RODGER, EMILY RICHARD and ANGELA PLEASENCE.

Director NED CHAILLET

Alcohol, anger, infidelity and stories of Dartmoor witches are the ingredients in a cocktail party that goes awry for Geoffrey.

Written by Michael McStay.

CAST:

Geoffrey - STRUAN RODGER

Abigail - Angela Pleasence

Kate - EMILY RICHARD

Henry - Jonathan Oliver

Peter - Timothy Carlton

Susan - Ludmilla Vuli

Tales of horror and suspense.

An angry man who doesn't believe in witches, drives home at night across the moors. Stars Angela Pleasence and Struan Rodger.

Claire is a talented young pianist who falls under the spell of Iliev, a musician haunted by a woman called Eva Bergen and the power that she once had over him.

With JOHN CHURCH, TILLY GAUNT and GILES FAGAN

Claire and Tom are visiting the resting place of a renowned pianist. What was her power?

Claire and Tom are visiting the resting place of a renowned pianist. What was her power? Stars TILLY GAUNT and GILES FAGAN.

Claire is a talented young pianist who falls under the spell of Mr Iliev, a musician haunted by a woman called Eva Bergen - and the power she once had over him...

Tales of horror and suspense.

Written by Paul Sirett.

Claire - TILLY GAUNT

Anatoli Iliev - JOHN CASTLE

Tom - GILES FAGAN

Pianist: Mary Nash

Producer: MARILYN IMRIE

Mr Iliev.... JOHN CASTLE

Series of horror and suspense tales, hosted by the Man in Black

He's a musician who is haunted by a woman called Eva Bergen - and the power she once had over him...

By Paul Sirett. Claire is a talented young pianist who falls under the spell of Diev, a musician haunted by a woman called Eva Bergen and the I power that she once had over him. j

Pianist Mary Nash. Producer Marilyn Imrie

By NICK FISHER.

`Prepared to be Scared?' By NICK FISHER.

A theoretical physicist's consuming passion leads him into a great deal of trouble.

With DAVID SUCHET, JOHN ROWE and JENNY LEE.

Director MARION NANCARROW

Claire is a talented young pianist who falls under the spell of Iliev, a musician haunted by a woman called Eva Bergen and the power that she once had over him.

With John Church, TILLY GAUNT and Giles Fagan

By NICK FISHER.

`Prepared to be Scared?' By NICK FISHER.

A theoretical physicist's consuming passion leads him into a great deal of trouble.

With David Suchet, JOHN ROWE and JENNY LEE.

Director MARION NANCARROW