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The Moth

HG WellsGhost Stories by HG Wells
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When one of a pair of rival entomologists dies, the other believes he discovers an elusive new species. Read by David McAlister.

The rivalry between two entomologists end with the death of one and the insanity of the other.

HG Wells’ short story first published in 1895 in The Pall Mall Gazette under the title ‘The Moth – Genus Novo’.

Abridged by Madge Hart.

Read by David McAlister.

Producer: Pat McLoughlin

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1985.

15 minutes

Last on

Sat 2 Mar 202416:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Mon 26 Jun 201718:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 27 Jun 201700:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 2 Mar 202400:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 2 Mar 202416:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra