WW Jacobs - The Monkey's Paw

There are dire consequences when three wishes are granted by a cursed Indian artefact.

WW Jacobs’ classic supernatural tale, first published in 1902.

Dramatised by Olwen Wymark.

Mr White .... Jonathan Adams
Mrs White .... Patience Tomlinson
Herbert .... Matthew Morgan
Sgt Major Morris .... John Hartley
Factory Manager .... Keith Drinkel

Pianist: Mark Wilcox

Director: Gordon House

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in May 1992.