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Man-Size in Marble by Edith Nesbit

Episode 2 of 4

Two newlyweds reject their housekeeper's dread of All Saints' Eve - until it arrives. Starring Carolyn Jones and Stephen Critchlow.

For newlyweds Charles and Laura, their housekeeper's dread of All Saint's Eve seems laughable - that is, until the day itself arrives...

Edith Nesbit’s eerie tale stars Carolyn Jones, Stephen Critchlow and Deborah Berlin.

Another in a series of ghostly stories written by women.

Dramatised by Christopher Hawes.

Narrator/Edith Nesbit …. Carolyn Jones
Charles …. Stephen Critchlow
Laura …. Deborah Berlin
Doctor Kelly …. Gerard McDermott
Mrs Dorman …. Tina Gray

Producer: Marion Nancarrow

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1997.

30 minutes

Last on

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