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5. The Old Road by Penelope Skinner

The Man in BlackSeries 2
Episode 5 of 5

Mark Gatiss introduces Penelope Skinner's chilling tale of a young woman's terror on an ancient road. Stars Laura Molyneux.

City girl Callie drives out of London to visit her best friend, Roo, up North.

As her mobile reception wanes and her satnav starts malfunctioning, she begins to wonder whether the road has plans of its own…

Penelope Skinner’s chilling tale is introduced by Mark Gatiss as sinister raconteur, The Man in Black.

Callie …. Laura Molyneux
Roo …. Ellie Beaven
Satnav Voice …. Rhys Jennings
Judy …. Kate Layden
Harry …. Philip Fox

Horrifying series of tales from The Man in Black. You might meet him at a luggage carousel in an airport, or behind the desk at an employment agency or he might approach you in the corridor of a care home.

Wherever you encounter him, he's eager to pass on his stories. Stories to unsettle and horrify. Stories to haunt you.

Director: Faith Collingwood

Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in November 2009.

30 minutes

Last on

Sun 15 Oct 202316:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Broadcasts

  • Sat 28 Nov 200918:30
    BBC Radio 7
  • Sun 29 Nov 200900:30
    BBC Radio 7
  • Sat 5 Feb 201118:30
    BBC Radio 7
  • Sun 6 Feb 201100:30
    BBC Radio 7
  • Sun 15 Jul 201218:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 16 Jul 201200:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 28 Sep 201318:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 29 Sep 201300:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 17 Dec 202018:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 18 Dec 202000:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 15 Oct 202300:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 15 Oct 202316:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra