The Man in Black tells of a frightened patient and a bizarre hospital experiment. Stars Edward de Souza and Bernard Cribbins.
Part of 4 Extra's Bernard Cribbins Day. The actor would have turned 94 on 29th December 2022.
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
The Man in Black …. Edward de Souza
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
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1989.
Last on
Broadcasts
Sat 29 Mar 200818:30BBC Radio 7- Sun 30 Mar 200800:30BBC Radio 7
- Sun 21 Nov 201018:30BBC Radio 7
- Mon 22 Nov 201000:30BBC Radio 7
- Sun 11 Mar 201218:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 12 Mar 201200:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 17 May 201418:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 18 May 201400:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 20 Jul 202018:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 21 Jul 202000:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 29 Dec 202220:05BBC Radio 4 Extra
Bernard Cribbins – A Celebration in Sound
Treasures from the BBC radio archives, starring Bernard Cribbins.
