Episode 3
The reaver realises that the dwarf is not all that he seems. Bill Paterson continues with Neil Gaiman's dark tale.
The reaver realises the dwarf is not all that he seems.
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
Wed 25 Nov 201522:45BBC Radio 4- Sun 26 Feb 201718:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 27 Feb 201700:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 19 Jan 202018:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 20 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
