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Algernon Blackwood - The Empty Sleeve

A virtuoso violinist’s desire for a rare instrument is irresistible and has dire consequences. Stars Malcolm Hayes

A virtuoso violinist’s desire for a rare instrument is irresistible, but there are dire consequences...

"All forms of creative energy are one. And any desire that has grown too strong is dangerous. For the mind - failing to grasp the beloved object by normal means - may break free and attempt... something else!"

Starring Malcolm Hayes.

Algernon Blackwood's tale of the supernatural and the uncanny.

Dramatised by Sheila Hodgson.

Dr John Silence .... Malcolm Hayes
Stephen Hubbard .... Fraser Kerr
Isadore Hyman .... Peter Woodthorpe
Cabby/Theatre Manager .... Hector Ross
Porter .... Garard Green
Arthur Gilmer .... Haydn Jones
William Gilmer .... Alan Dudley

Producer: Harry Catlin

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1975.

45 minutes

Last on

Sat 27 Jan 202416:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Sat 11 Dec 202118:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 12 Dec 202100:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 27 Jan 202400:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 27 Jan 202416:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra