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A Madman's Manuscript

Charles DickensTales of the Supernatural
Episode 4 of 5

A madman looks back on the horrific events that have led him to jail. Classic Charles Dickens tale read by Adrian Scarborough.

From his prison cell, a raving madman looks back on the horrific events that led him there. Read by Adrian Scarborough.

Extracted from the 'The Pickwick Papers', the first of Charles Dickens's major novels, written in 1836 when he was just 24.

One of five tales of the supernatural by Charles Dickens.

Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra by Pier Productions.

First broadcast in March 2016.

15 minutes

Last on

Mon 15 Mar 202100:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Thu 3 Mar 201611:00
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