Keeping His Promise
Burning the midnight oil, a young student is forced to entertain an unwelcome and frightening visitor. Read by Matthew Marsh.
Marriott is cramming for an exam when he is disturbed by a late-night visitor, and an unexpected reminder of the past. It is an old school friend, but why is he so tired and so hungry?
Stories abridged by Robin Brooks
Read by Matthew Marsh
Producer: Clive Brill
A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4.
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'A sudden queer sensation of fear passed over him'
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Matthew Marsh |
| Producer | Clive Brill |
| Abridger | Robin Brooks |
| Author | Algernon Blackwood |
Broadcasts
Mon 14 Oct 201322:45BBC Radio 4- Sun 25 Jun 201718:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 26 Jun 201700:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 11 Mar 201918:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 12 Mar 201900:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
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