Martyr of the Hives

**** This programme was suggested by Christopher Westlake as part of BBC Radio 4 Extra’s All Request Weekend ****

Curious about the apparently mystical qualities of bees, Henry goes in search of the mysterious founder of a bee-cult.

But he’s unaware of the true horror lying at the root of the mystery of the man's disappearance...

Peter Redgrove’s chilling drama.

Henry ……. Richard Morant
Beekeeper ……. Martin Friend
Hanger ……. John Franklyn-Robbins
Librarian ……. Rex Holdsworth
Julia ……. Hildegard Neil
Jennie ……. Catherine Owen
James ……. Leonard Fenton
Paul ……. John Justin

With the Boys From Clifton College, Bristol

Directed at BBC Bristol by Brian Miller.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1980.

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