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The Man Upstairs

Ray Bradbury's Tales of the BizarreSeries 2
Episode 1 of 6

A young boy’s fascination with anatomy proves crucial in saving lives - but not in the way you’d think. Stars Geoffrey Lee.

A new guest in a boarding house is disliked by the grandson of the lady who runs the house.

But why? The reason soon becomes startingly clear....

Strange and chilling tales from the award-winning master of thrillers Ray Bradbury.

Dramatised by Catherine Czerkawska.

Douglas ...... Geoffrey Lee
Grandma ...... Mary Riggans
Koberman ...... Finlay Welsh
Grandpa ...... Charles Kearney

Ray tops and tails these dramatisations in his own inimitable style.

Producer: Hamish Wilson.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1997.

30 minutes

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Mon 10 Jun 202400:30
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