The Man in Black

Original version

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Drama: Horror & Supernatural

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

BBC Radio 7

The Man in Black: Series 2: 4. Angels in Disguise by Nicola Jones

4. Angels in Disguise by Nicola Jones

Series 2

BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Man in Black, Series 2, 4. Angels in Disguise by Nicola Jones

Mark Gatiss introduces Nicola Jones's strange tale of an imaginary friend. Stars Auriol Smith and Rachel Atkins. 


For years, Emily has entertained her friend Nathaniel for tea. 

Her son David and his wife think Nathaniel is a figment of the old lady's imagination. 

But when they move into the family home, they find the table laid for two...

Nicola Jones's strange tale is introduced by Mark Gatiss as sinister raconteur, The Man in Black.

Emily …. Auriol Smith 
Andrea …. Rachel Atkins 
David …. Stephen Hogan 
Nathaniel …. Piers Wehner 
Jenny …. Tessa Nicholson 
Policeman …. Philip Fox 

Horrifying series of 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: Peter Leslie Wild

Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in November 2009.

The Man in Black: Series 2

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.

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

Accessibility links

Programme Index

The Man in Black

Series 2

4. Angels in Disguise by Nicola Jones

Genres

Brand

Series

BBC Radio 4 Extra

About BBC Radio 4 Extra