Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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| 01 | 01 | The Tower, By Mike Walker | 20090104 | 20130603 (BBC7) 20170813 (BBC7) 20200425 (BBC7) 20240128 (BBC7) | The creepy story of Ro and Zee, who stumble into a world where time has stopped. Mike Walker's tale is introduced by Mark Gatiss as sinister raconteur, The Man in Black. Ro - Robert Lonsdale Zee - Inam Mirza Mr Fisher - Malcolm Tierney Horrifying series of tales from The Man in Black. You might meet him at a luggage carousel in an airport, or behind the desk at an employment agency or he might approach you in the corridor of a care home. Director: Jeremy Mortimer Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in January 2009. The creepy raconteur introduces Ro and Zee, who stumble into a world where time is stopped The creepy raconteur introduces the story of Ro and Zee, who stumble into a world where time has stopped. Stars Mark Gatiss. Starring Robert Lonsdale as Ro, Inam Mirza as Zee and Malcolm Tierney as Mr Fisher. Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in 2009. |
| 01 | 02 | Project Purple, By Richard Vincent | 20090111 | 20130604 (BBC7) 20170820 (BBC7) 20200502 (BBC7) 20240204 (BBC7) | Blazing a trail in the field of neuroscience with her ground-breaking work in 'audio therapy', Professor Maggie Shaw tries to revive the victim of a dubious experiment. Richard Vincent's tale is introduced by Mark Gatiss as sinister raconteur, The Man in Black. Maggie Shaw - Emily Woof Tom Heartland - Trevor White Dr Oliver Penright - Gunnar Cauthery Sir Max Rencart - Jonathan Tafler Doctor Rhodes - Paul Rider Computer - Donna Hughes 1st Official - Inam Mirza 2nd Official - Robert Lonsdale Horrifying series of tales from The Man in Black. You might meet him at a luggage carousel in an airport, or behind the desk at an employment agency or he might approach you in the corridor of a care home. Director: Jeremy Mortimer Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in January 2009. The tale of a neuroscientist who tries to revive the victim of a dubious experiment. Series of horrifying series of tales from The Man in Black. The creepy raconteur's tale of a neuroscientist who tries to revive the victim of a dubious experiment. Stars Mark Gatiss. |
| 01 | 03 | The White Hare, By Lucy Gough | 20090118 | 20130605 (BBC7) 20170827 (BBC7) 20200509 (BBC7) 20240211 (BBC7) | When Izzie and Casper move to the country, they imagine an idyllic lifestyle. But the reality is very different. Izzie's nerves are already frayed, but with threats from a hostile farmer - she spots an ill-omen... Lucy Gough's tale is introduced by Mark Gatiss as sinister raconteur, The Man in Black. Casper - Tom Goodman-Hill Izzie - Janice Acquah Farmer - Stephen Critchlow Café Owner - Manjeet Mann Kaddy - Poppy Lee Friar Horrifying series of tales from The Man in Black. You might meet him at a luggage carousel in an airport, or behind the desk at an employment agency or he might approach you in the corridor of a care home. The Man In Black first appeared in the 1940s as the chilling voice who introduced a series of terrifying radio dramas. He returned on Radio 4 in the 1970s and then again in the late 80s/early 90s. Director: Peter Leslie Wild Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in 2009. The creepy raconteur's tale of a couple who find country life is far from peaceful. The creepy raconteur's tale of a couple who find country life is far from peaceful. Stars Mark Gatiss and Tom Goodman-Hill. |
| 01 | 04 | Hide And Seek, By Mike Carey | 20090125 | 20130606 (BBC7) 20170903 (BBC7) 20200516 (BBC7) 20240218 (BBC7) | With her eyes bandaged, Amelia Stowe lies confined to a bed recovering from a major operation. With recuperation stretching before her, she agrees to take part in a psychiatrist's experiment to unlock early memories. But a chilling voice from the past come backs to haunt her... Mike Carey's tale is introduced by Mark Gatiss as sinister raconteur, The Man in Black. Amelia Stowe - Abigail Hollick Doctor Bewlay - Joseph Millson Nurse Sargent - Janice Acquah Demon - Stephen Critchlow Amelia's Mother - Jill Cardo Horrifying series of tales from The Man in Black. You might meet him at a luggage carousel in an airport, or behind the desk at an employment agency or he might approach you in the corridor of a care home. The Man In Black first appeared in the 1940s as the chilling voice who introduced a series of terrifying radio dramas. He returned on Radio 4 in the 1970s and then again in the late 80s/early 90s. Producer: Gemma Jenkins Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in 2009. The tale of Amelia and the terrifying impact of a medical trial for hypnosis. The creepy raconteur's tale of Amelia and the chilling impact of a medical hypnosis trial. With Mark Gatiss and Abigail Hollick. |
| 01 | 05 LAST | Bombers' Moon, By Lucy Kirkwood | 20090201 | 20130607 (BBC7) 20170910 (BBC7) 20200523 (BBC7) 20240225 (BBC7) | Soldiers Jarvis, Carr and Nisbet are stranded in a remote outpost in Afghanistan. They've run out of supplies, trapped by a blizzard, and the man who was going to get help should have been back hours ago. If that weren't bad enough, they're shut in with Corporal Rashid. They're sure he's a Jonah - pure bad luck. They're a sitting target for the enemy, but there's something worse coming for them through the snowy mountains. Something much, much worse... Lucy Kirkwood's tale is introduced by Mark Gatiss as sinister raconteur, The Man in Black. Jarvis - Gunnar Cauthery Carr - Mark Bonnar Nisbet - Fingal McKiernan Rashid - Inam Mirza Keefe - Robert Lonsdale Female Voice - Manjeet Mann Horrifying series of tales from The Man in Black. You might meet him at a luggage carousel in an airport, or behind the desk at an employment agency or he might approach you in the corridor of a care home. The Man In Black first appeared in the 1940s as the chilling voice who introduced a series of terrifying radio dramas. He returned on Radio 4 in the 1970s and then again in the late 80s/early 90s. Producer: Abigail le Fleming Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in 2009. The creepy raconteur tells of something evil stalking stranded soldiers in Afghanistan. Dark tale written by Lucy Kirkwood. The creepy raconteur tells of something evil stalking four stranded soldiers in Afghanistan. Stars Mark Gatiss and Gunnar Cauthery. |
| 02 | 01 | Phish Phood, By Kim Newman | 20091031 | 20120617 (BBC7) 20130831 (BBC7) 20201214 (BBC7) 20201215 (BBC7) 20230916 (BBC7) 20230917 (BBC7) | A silver-surfer takes on spammers – but the cyber-sharks are circling. Kim Newman's tale is introduced by Mark Gatiss as sinister raconteur, The Man in Black. Jim - John Rowe Gina - Melissa Advani Internet Voices - Nyasha Hatendi / Liz Sutherland Horrifying series of tales from The Man in Black. You might meet him at a luggage carousel in an airport, or behind the desk at an employment agency or he might approach you in the corridor of a care home. The Man In Black first appeared in the 1940s as the chilling voice who introduced a series of terrifying radio dramas. He returned on Radio 4 in the 1970s and then again in the late 80s/early 90s. Producer: Gemma Jenkins Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in October 2009. A silver-surfer takes on spammers - but the cyber-sharks are circling. |
| 02 | 02 | Death Us Do Part, By Mike Bartlett | 20091107 | 20120624 (BBC7) 20130907 (BBC7) 20201215 (BBC7) 20201216 (BBC7) 20230923 (BBC7) 20230924 (BBC7) | Following a freak accident, John hears voices warning him off marriage. Prenuptial nerves or something sinister? Mike Bartlett's tale is introduced by Mark Gatiss as sinister raconteur, The Man in Black. John - Carl Prekopp Old Man - Malcolm Tierney Kate ....Tessa Nicholson Clive - Piers Wehner Sarah - Emerald O'Hanrahan Old Woman - Kate Layden Doctor - Stephen Hogan Vicar - Philip Fox Horrifying series of tales from The Man in Black. You might meet him at a luggage carousel in an airport, or behind the desk at an employment agency or he might approach you in the corridor of a care home. Producer: Gemma Jenkins Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in November 2009. John hears voices warning him off marriage. Pre-nuptial nerves or something sinister? |
| 02 | 03 | Flesh, By Tom Morton-smith | 20091114 | 20120701 (BBC7) 20130914 (BBC7) 20230930 (BBC7) 20231001 (BBC7) | Mattie couldn't stop her wayward son Jamie from going out, but now he's come home bleeding and feverish. A virus is sweeping town and the death toll among teenagers is rising. What's worse - they're not staying dead, and they've developed a taste for human flesh. With Jamie sickening upstairs and her new boyfriend fighting his way across town to be with her, Mattie is soon going to face a terrible choice... Tom Morton-Smith's chilling tale is introduced by Mark Gatiss as sinister raconteur, The Man in Black. Mattie - Lindsey Coulson Jamie - Rupert Simonian George - Philip Fox Sylvia/Reporter - Kate Layden Newsreader - Piers Wehner Marianne/Bryony/Jenny - Tessa Nicholson Father - Rhys Jennings Horrifying series of tales from The Man in Black. You might meet him at a luggage carousel in an airport, or behind the desk at an employment agency or he might approach you in the corridor of a care home. Director: Abigail le Fleming Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in November 2009. There's a virus sweeping town and the death toll among teenagers is rising |
| 02 | 04 | Angels In Disguise, By Nicola Jones | 20091121 | 20120708 (BBC7) 20130921 (BBC7) 20201216 (BBC7) 20201217 (BBC7) 20231007 (BBC7) 20231008 (BBC7) | For years, Emily has entertained her friend Nathaniel for tea. Her son David and his wife think Nathaniel is a figment of the old lady's imagination. But when they move into the family home, they find the table laid for two... Nicola Jones's strange tale is introduced by Mark Gatiss as sinister raconteur, The Man in Black. Emily - Auriol Smith Andrea - Rachel Atkins David - Stephen Hogan Nathaniel - Piers Wehner Jenny - Tessa Nicholson Policeman - Philip Fox Horrifying series of tales from The Man in Black. You might meet him at a luggage carousel in an airport, or behind the desk at an employment agency or he might approach you in the corridor of a care home. Director: Peter Leslie Wild Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in November 2009. The strange tale of an imaginary friend. |
| 02 | 05 LAST | The Old Road, By Penelope Skinner | 20091128 | 20120715 (BBC7) 20130928 (BBC7) 20201217 (BBC7) 20201218 (BBC7) 20231014 (BBC7) 20231015 (BBC7) | City girl Callie drives out of London to visit her best friend, Roo, up North. As her mobile reception wanes and her satnav starts malfunctioning, she begins to wonder whether the road has plans of its own - Penelope Skinner's chilling tale is introduced by Mark Gatiss as sinister raconteur, The Man in Black. Callie - Laura Molyneux Roo - Ellie Beaven Satnav Voice - Rhys Jennings Judy - Kate Layden Harry - Philip Fox Horrifying series of tales from The Man in Black. You might meet him at a luggage carousel in an airport, or behind the desk at an employment agency or he might approach you in the corridor of a care home. Director: Faith Collingwood Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in November 2009. Another unsettling encounter with Mark Gatiss as the Man in Black Mark Gatiss introduces Penelope Skinner's chilling tale of a young woman's terror on an ancient road. Stars Laura Molyneux. |
| 03 | 01 | Connect, By Lucy Moore | 20110212 | 20111023 (BBC7) 20130223 (BBC7) 20130224 (BBC7) 20140201 (BBC7) 20140202 (BBC7) 20151102 (BBC7) 20151103 (BBC7) 20190127 (BBC7) 20190128 (BBC7) 20200830 (BBC7) | Helpline volunteer Rosie receives a series of strange calls from a sinister caller raking up her past... Mark Gatiss returns as the sinister raconteur, The Man in Black, to introduce Lucy Moore's chilling tale that may make you think twice before picking up the phone. Rosie - Claire Harry Mike - Iain Batchelor The Demon - Eliza Caitlin Parkes Sam - Lloyd Thomas Liz - Leah Brotherhood The Volunteer - Deeivya Meir More horrifying tales from The Man in Black. You might meet him at a luggage carousel in an airport, or behind the desk at an employment agency or he might approach you in the corridor of a care home. Wherever you encounter him, he's eager to pass on his stories. Stories to unsettle and horrify. Stories to haunt you. Director: Abigail le Fleming Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in February 2011. Mark Gatiss introduces a chilling tale of a helpline volunteer and a very sinister caller. |
| 03 | 02 | The Printed Name, By Nicholas Pierpan | 20110219 | 20111030/31 (BBC7) 20130302 (BBC7) 20130303 (BBC7) 20140208 (BBC7) 20140209 (BBC7) 20151103 (BBC7) 20151104 (BBC7) 20190203 (BBC7) 20190204 (BBC7) 20200906 (BBC7) | Having your heart's desire offered to you on a plate can be a difficult temptation to resist. Jack is a failing writer who stumbles into a devilish pact with a mysterious businessman. Mark Gatiss stars as the sinister raconteur, The Man in Black, to introduce Nicholas Pierpan's sinister tale. Jack - Ewan Bailey Rob - Ryan Watson Thomas - Nicholas Boulton Hermione - Christine Kavanagh The Grandfather - Sean Baker The TV Announcer - Claire Harry More horrifying tales from The Man in Black. You might meet him at a luggage carousel in an airport, or behind the desk at an employment agency or he might approach you in the corridor of a care home. Wherever you encounter him, he's eager to pass on his stories. Stories to unsettle and horrify. Stories to haunt you. Director: Gemma Jenkins Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in February 2011. Nicholas Pierpan's chilling tale of a writer's devilish pact with a mysterious man. |
| 03 | 03 | Lights Out, By Christopher Golden And Amber Benson | 20110226 | 20111106/07 (BBC7) 20130309 (BBC7) 20130310 (BBC7) 20140216 (BBC7) 20151104 (BBC7) 20151105 (BBC7) 20190210 (BBC7) 20190211 (BBC7) 20200913 (BBC7) | A group of women prisoners try to protect themselves from a malevolent force stalking the corridors at night... Mark Gatiss stars as sinister raconteur, The Man in Black, to introduce Christopher Golden and Amber Benson's chilling tale. Sarah - Jasmine Hyde Izra - Vineeta Rishi Guard - Joanna Monroe Gemma - Leah Brotherhood Agnes - Sally Orrock The Ghosts - Deeivya Meir More horrifying tales from The Man in Black. You might meet him at a luggage carousel in an airport, or behind the desk at an employment agency or he might approach you in the corridor of a care home. Wherever you encounter him, he's eager to pass on his stories. Stories to unsettle and horrify. Stories to haunt you. Director: Gemma Jenkins Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in February 2011. Mark Gatiss introduces a chilling tale of terror in a women's prison. |
| 03 | 04 | Uncle William's House, By Alison Falconer | 20110305 | 20111113/14 (BBC7) 20130316 (BBC7) 20130317 (BBC7) 20140222 (BBC7) 20140223 (BBC7) 20151105 (BBC7) 20151106 (BBC7) 20190217 (BBC7) 20190218 (BBC7) 20200920 (BBC7) | When a young mum inherits a tumble-down cottage, her chance for a fresh start in life seems too good to be true... Mark Gatiss stars as the sinister raconteur, The Man in Black, to introduce Alison Falconer's sinister tale. Chrissie - Anne-Marie Piazza Andrew - Henry Devas Uncle William - Sean Baker Ivy - Sally Orrock Adrian - Tony Bell The Nurse - Deeivya Meir Horrifying tales from The Man in Black. You might meet him at a luggage carousel in an airport, or behind the desk at an employment agency or he might approach you in the corridor of a care home. Wherever you encounter him, he's eager to pass on his stories. Stories to unsettle and horrify. Stories to haunt you. Director: Fiona Kelcher Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in March 2011. Mark Gatiss introduces a chilling tale of a young mum inheriting a haunted cottage. |
| 03 | 05 LAST | Perfect Home | 20110312 | 20111120/21 (BBC7) 20130323 (BBC7) 20130324 (BBC7) 20140301 (BBC7) 20140302 (BBC7) 20151106 (BBC7) 20151107 (BBC7) 20190224 (BBC7) 20190225 (BBC7) 20200927 (BBC7) | A man and a woman meet at a bus stop late at night - but who is fooling who..? More horrifying tales from The Man in Black. Wherever you encounter him, he's eager to pass on his stories. Stories to unsettle and horrify. Stories to haunt you. Mark Gatiss stars as sinister raconteur to introduce Nick Warburton's chilling tale. CAST: Heron - Toby Jones Felice - Zoe Tapper Director: Lucy Collingwood. Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in March 2011. Mark Gatiss introduces a chilling tale of a couple's late-night meeting on a city street. |
| 04 | 01 | Containment, By David Lemon | 20111127 | 20111128 (BBC7) 20121209 (BBC7) 20121210 (BBC7) 20150201 (BBC7) 20150202 (BBC7) 20161106 (BBC7) 20161107 (BBC7) 20190825 (BBC7) 20210503 (BBC7) | A self-storage facility off the A12 offers hope to a lost soul, but there's a sinister price attached. Mark Gatiss returns as the sinister raconteur, The Man in Black, to introduce David Lemon's unsettling tale. Helen - Clare Corbett Andy - Rikki Lawton Tom - Carl Prekopp Peter - Gabriel Brody Lucy - Katie Angelou More horrifying tales from The Man in Black. You might meet him at a luggage carousel in an airport, or behind the desk at an employment agency or he might approach you in the corridor of a care home. Wherever you encounter him, he's eager to pass on his stories. Stories to unsettle and horrify. Stories to haunt you. Director: Gemma Jenkins Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in November 2011. Mark Gatiss introduces a tale of a lost soul offered hope, but with a sinister price. |
| 04 | 02 | The Punt, By Christina Balit | 20111204 | 20111205 (BBC7) 20121216 (BBC7) 20121217 (BBC7) 20150208 (BBC7) 20150209 (BBC7) 20161113 (BBC7) 20161114 (BBC7) 20190901 (BBC7) 20210504 (BBC7) | An ex-alcoholic is on the run from more than just his AA buddy. Mark Gatiss as the sinister raconteur, The Man in Black, introduces Christina Balit's dark tale. Jimmy - Ian Hogg Derek - James Lailey The Voice - Victoria Inez Hardy Jak - Adjoa Andoh Priest - Adam Billington More horrifying tales from The Man in Black. You might meet him at a luggage carousel in an airport, or behind the desk at an employment agency or he might approach you in the corridor of a care home. Wherever you encounter him, he's eager to pass on his stories. Stories to unsettle and horrify. Stories to haunt you. Director: Selina Ream Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in December 2011. Christina Balit's tale of an ex-alcoholic on the run from more than just his AA buddy. |
| 04 | 03 | The Beaten Track, By Dawn King | 20111211 | 20111212 (BBC7) 20121223 (BBC7) 20121224 (BBC7) 20150215 (BBC7) 20150216 (BBC7) 20161120 (BBC7) 20161121 (BBC7) 20190908 (BBC7) 20200725 (BBC7) 20210505 (BBC7) | A young couple ignore warnings on a New Zealand getaway. Mark Gatiss as the sinister raconteur, The Man in Black, introduces Dawn King's tale of ignorance. Aaron - Adam Billington Louise Kirsty - Oswald Motel Owner - Jonathan Forbes Sandy - Clare Corbett James - Christopher Webster More horrifying tales from The Man in Black. You might meet him at a luggage carousel in an airport, or behind the desk at an employment agency or he might approach you in the corridor of a care home. Wherever you encounter him, he's eager to pass on his stories. Stories to unsettle and horrify. Stories to haunt you. Director: Jeremy Mortimer Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in December 2011. Dawn King's tale of a young couple ignoring warnings on a New Zealand getaway. |
| 04 | 04 | Reunion, By Janice Okoh | 20111218 | 20111219 (BBC7) 20121230 (BBC7) 20121231 (BBC7) 20150222 (BBC7) 20150223 (BBC7) 20161127 (BBC7) 20161128 (BBC7) 20190915 (BBC7) 20210506 (BBC7) | Joy loses more than her heart in her desperate quest for love. Mark Gatiss as the sinister raconteur, The Man in Black, introduces Janice Okoh's cautionary tale. Joy - Nikki Amuka-Bird Grace - Adjoa Andoh Fiona - Karlina Grace Dr Alex - Richard Pepple Tom - Adam Billington Steve - Alex Lanipekun More horrifying tales from The Man in Black. You might meet him at a luggage carousel in an airport, or behind the desk at an employment agency or he might approach you in the corridor of a care home. Wherever you encounter him, he's eager to pass on his stories. Stories to unsettle and horrify. Stories to haunt you. Director: Gemma Jenkins Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in December 2011. A desperate love quest sparks a chilling reunion in Janice Okoh's cautionary tale. |
| 04 | 05 LAST | The New Boy, By Matthew Wilkie | 20111225 | 20111226 (BBC7) 20130106 (BBC7) 20130107 (BBC7) 20150301 (BBC7) 20150302 (BBC7) 20161204 (BBC7) 20161205 (BBC7) 20190922 (BBC7) 20210507 (BBC7) | Craig has a new job, but how far will he go to impress his boss? Mark Gatiss as the sinister raconteur, The Man in Black, introduces Matthew Wilkie's tale. Craig - Simon Bubb Mr Rubenstein - Stephen Greif Beth - Victoria Inez Hardy Nelson - Adam Billington William - Christopher Webster More horrifying tales from The Man in Black. You might meet him at a luggage carousel in an airport, or behind the desk at an employment agency or he might approach you in the corridor of a care home. Wherever you encounter him, he's eager to pass on his stories. Stories to unsettle and horrify. Stories to haunt you. Director: Lucy Collingwood Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in December 2011. |