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3. Israbel By Tanith Lee
Episode 3 of 4
Natalie Haynes introduces the tale of a dangerous obsession for a vampire and a painter. Read by Mark Bonnar and Claire Harry.
Vampires are the ultimate killing machines.
Natalie Haynes examines why this iconic figure in horror-fiction continues to exert such a powerful hold on our imaginations.
And she introduces another dark story.
In Tanith Lee’s tale: A beautiful vampire hires an artist to paint her portrait.
But then he develops a dangerous obsession...
Read by Mark Bonnar and Claire Harry.
Producer: Gemma Jenkins
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in February 2011.
Last on
Fri 22 Apr 202200:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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