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2. The Punt by Christina Balit

The Man in BlackSeries 4
Episode 2 of 5

Mark Gatiss introduces the tale of an ex-alcoholic who is on the run from more than just his AA buddy. Stars Ian Hogg.

An ex-alcoholic is on the run from more than just his buddy from Alcoholics Anonymous.

The Man in Black introduces Christina Balit's dark tale.

Mark Gatiss stars as the sinister raconteur.

Jimmy ...... Ian Hogg
Derek ...... James Lailey
The Voice ...... Victoria Inez Hardy
Jak ...... Adjoa Andoh
Priest ...... Adam Billington

More horrifying 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: Selina Ream

Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in December 2011.

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 1 Sep 202500:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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