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The Man in Black reveals the terror of two Napoleonic sailors lost on Salisbury Plain. Stars Edward de Souza and Glyn Houston.
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
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1989.
Last on
Wed 8 Jul 202000:00
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