Jack in the Box

School is just up the stairs, and each birthday you get a new room

A young boy lives an isolated life - until a death opens the door to the outside world...

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

Dramatised by Brian Sibley.

The Boy ...... Richard Pearce
Father ...... Ed Bishop
Mother ...... Carolyn Jones
The Whisperers ...... Sarah Rice & Carolyn Strong
Old Lady ...... Jenny Lee
Poilceman ...... Christopher Wright

Other parts played by the cast.

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

Producer: Adrian Bean.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1997.