Episode 2
The dwarf persuades Callum McInnes to take him to the cave on the Misty Isle. Bill Paterson continues Neil Gaiman's dark tale.
The dwarf persuades Callum McInnes to take him to the cave on the Misty Isle.
Chilling revenge for a terrible crime is at the heart of Neil Gaiman's multi-award-winning novelette, inspired by a Hebridean myth and originally commissioned by Sydney Opera House for the Graphic Festival with celebrated illustrator Eddie Campbell.
Reader: Bill Paterson
Writer: Neil Gaiman
Abridged and produced by Karen Rose
A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in November 2015.
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Orpheus Underground
Documentary: Neil Gaiman goes underground and investigates the appeal of the Orpheus myth
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Bill Paterson |
| Author | Neil Gaiman |
| Abridger | Karen Rose |
| Producer | Karen Rose |
Broadcasts
Tue 24 Nov 201522:45BBC Radio 4- Sun 19 Feb 201718:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 20 Feb 201700:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 12 Jan 202018:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 13 Jan 202000:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
Listeners drawings of Neil Gaiman's Book at Bedtime
See these tip-top illustrations in our fan art gallery.
Draw Neil Gaiman's Story
Invitation to draw an image for Neil Gaiman's The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains
