It's a stormy night on Salisbury Plain, but it's not the wind and rain that terrifies, but the sound of a distant drum.

The Man in Black reveals the terror of two Napoleonic sailors who lose their way...

Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.

Written by David Buck

The Man in Black …. Edward de Souza
The Landlord …. Glyn Houston
Undertaker …. David Buck
Matthew …. Ray Smith
Billy Boy …. Christian Rodska

Director: Martin Jenkins

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1989. Show less