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Fantastic Tales

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Hell Screen by Ryunosuke Akutagawa 1/2

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A mighty medieval Japanese Lord clashes with an arrogant painter to spark tragedy.

A mighty medieval Japanese Lord clashes with an arrogant painter to spark tragedy. Read by Togo Igawa.

When a mighty medieval Japanese Lord clashes with an arrogant painter, tragedy is sparked. 

Chilling horror story by Ryunosuke Akutagawa

The first of two parts read by Togo Igawa.

Translator: Jay Rubin

Fantastic Tales is a collection of weird and wonderful stories from around the world.

Tales from Japan, Delhi, Eastern Europe, the Welsh borders and America show how fantasy is at its best when used to explore the preoccupations of everyday life. 

Director: Gemma Jenkins  

Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in February 2007.

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama. With recent favourites from BBC Radio 4.

Drama: Horror & Supernatural

Drama: SciFi & Fantasy

Series of stories about magic, horror and fantasy

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