Keeping His Promise
Burning the midnight oil, a young student is forced to entertain an unwelcome and frightening visitor. Read by Matthew Marsh.
Marriott is cramming for an exam when he is disturbed by a late-night visitor, and an unexpected reminder of the past. It is an old school friend, but why is he so tired and so hungry?
Stories abridged by Robin Brooks
Read by Matthew Marsh
Producer: Clive Brill
A Pacificus production for 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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'A sudden queer sensation of fear passed over him'
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Matthew Marsh |
| Producer | Clive Brill |
| Abridger | Robin Brooks |
| Author | Algernon Blackwood |
Broadcasts
Mon 14 Oct 2013 22:45大象传媒 Radio 4- Sun 25 Jun 2017 18:45大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 26 Jun 2017 00:45大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 11 Mar 2019 18:15大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 12 Mar 2019 00:15大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
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