Episode 3
The reaver realises that the dwarf is not all that he seems. Bill Paterson continues with Neil Gaiman's dark tale.
The reaver realises the dwarf is not all that he seems.
Chilling revenge for a terrible crime is at the heart of Neil Gaiman's multi-award-winning novelette, inspired by a Hebridean myth and originally commissioned by Sydney Opera House for the Graphic Festival with celebrated illustrator Eddie Campbell.
Reader: Bill Paterson
Writer: Neil Gaiman
Abridged and produced by Karen Rose
A Sweet Talk production for 大象传媒 Radio 4 first broadcast in November 2015.
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Orpheus Underground
Documentary: Neil Gaiman goes underground and investigates the appeal of the Orpheus myth
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Bill Paterson |
| Author | Neil Gaiman |
| Abridger | Karen Rose |
| Producer | Karen Rose |
Broadcasts
Wed 25 Nov 2015 22:45大象传媒 Radio 4- Sun 26 Feb 2017 18:45大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 27 Feb 2017 00:45大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 19 Jan 2020 18:45大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 20 Jan 2020 00:45大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
Listeners drawings of Neil Gaiman's Book at Bedtime
See these tip-top illustrations in our fan art gallery.
Draw Neil Gaiman's Story
Invitation to draw an image for Neil Gaiman's The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains