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The Road by Nigel Kneale

October 1768: A scientist and a philosopher clash whilst investigating a ghostly outbreak in the woods. Starring Mark Gatiss.

Mark Gatiss and Adrian Scarborough star as a philosopher and scientist investigating ghostly outbreaks in a country wood in 1768.

Neither is quite prepared for the shocking truth that they uncover.

Nigel Kneale’s legendary lost 1963 TV play is famed for its haunting climax.

Adapted by Toby Hadoke.

Gideon Cobb ...... Mark Gatiss
Sir Timothy Hassall ...... Adrian Scarborough
Lady Lavinia Hassall ...... Hattie Morahan
Jethro ...... Colin McFarlane
Tetsy ...... Susan Wokoma
Lukey Platt ...... Francis Magee
Big Jeff ...... Ralph Ineson

Director: Charlotte Riches

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2018.

17 days left to listen

44 minutes

Last on

Mon 29 Dec 202500:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Sat 27 Oct 201814:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sat 24 Oct 202021:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sun 17 Apr 202218:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 18 Apr 202200:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 28 Dec 202516:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 29 Dec 202500:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra