Packed off around Britain in a search for a cure for his nerves, Framton Nuttel arrives at the Sappleton's house.

He's got a letter of introduction from his sister...

It little prepares him for the tale of terror he's about to hear...

Five Tales by Saki (HH Munro), dramatised by Roger Davenport.

Framton Nuttel ...... Paul Brooke
Vera ...... Emily Chenery
Mrs Sappleton ...... Joanna McCallum
Caroline Nuttel ...... Susan Jameson
Mr Sappleton ...... Michael Kilgarriff

Director: Ned Chaillet

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2005. Show less