The Man in Black

BBC Radio 7

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Drama: Horror & Supernatural

Mark Gatiss plays the legendary creepy raconteur introducing some very spooky tales.

The Man in Black: Series 3: The Printed Name by Nicholas Pierpan

The Printed Name by Nicholas Pierpan

Series 3

BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Man in Black, Series 3, The Printed Name by Nicholas Pierpan

Nicholas Pierpan's chilling tale of a writer's devilish pact with a mysterious man.

Mark Gatiss introduces a sinister tale of a failing writer's devilish pact with a mysterious businessman. Stars Ewan Bailey.

Having your heart's desire offered to you on a plate can be a difficult temptation to resist. 

Jack is a failing writer who stumbles into a devilish pact with a mysterious businessman. 

Mark Gatiss stars as the sinister raconteur, The Man in Black, to introduce Nicholas Pierpan's sinister tale. 

Jack …. Ewan Bailey
Rob …. Ryan Watson
Thomas …. Nicholas Boulton
Hermione …. Christine Kavanagh
The Grandfather …. Sean Baker
The TV Announcer …. Claire Harry 

More horrifying tales from The Man in Black. You might meet him at a luggage carousel in an airport, or behind the desk at an employment agency or he might approach you in the corridor of a care home. Wherever you encounter him, he's eager to pass on his stories. Stories to unsettle and horrify. Stories to haunt you. 

Director: Gemma Jenkins 

Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in February 2011.

The Man in Black: Series 3

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A creepy raconteur, played by Mark Gatiss, introduces spooky tales

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