Episode 8
As the body count rises, Alec fears he may be next. Read by Mike Grady.
By acclaimed storyteller Lynne Truss, author of the bestselling Eats, Shoots and Leaves, the mysterious tale of a cat with nine lives, and relationship as ancient as time itself and just as powerful.
The scene - an isolated cottage on the coast on a stormy evening. Inside, Alec a recently bereaved widower and his dog. To pass the time Alec explores the contents of a folder of documents emailed to him by an acquaintance at the library where he used to work. What he discovers is an extraordinary story that will change his life forever.
Episode 8:
As the body count rises Alec fears for his life.
Reader: Mike Grady
Abridger: Jeremy Osborne
Producer: Karen Rose
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Mike Grady |
| Producer | Karen Rose |
| Abridger | Jeremy Osborne |
| Author | Lynne Truss |
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Wed 12 Mar 201422:45BBC Radio 4- Wed 6 Jan 201618:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 7 Jan 201600:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
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