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3. The Beaten Track by Dawn King

Episode 3 of 5

Mark Gatiss introduces the tale of a young couple who ignore warnings on a New Zealand getaway. Stars Christopher Webster.

A young couple ignore warnings on a New Zealand getaway.

The Man in Black introduces Dawn King's tale of ignorance.

Mark Gatiss stars as the sinister raconteur.

Aaron ...... Adam Billington
Louise Kirsty ...... Oswald
Motel Owner ...... Jonathan Forbes
Sandy ...... Clare Corbett
James ...... Christopher Webster

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: Jeremy Mortimer

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

30 minutes

Broadcasts

  • Sun 11 Dec 201118:00
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  • Sun 20 Nov 201618:00
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  • Sun 8 Sep 201918:30
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