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Nigel Kneale’s legendary 1963 lost TV play. Adapted by Toby Hadoke.

4 Extra Debut. October 1768: A scientist and a philosopher clash whilst investigating a ghostly outbreak in the woods. Starring Mark Gatiss.

Mark Gatiss and Adrian Scarborough star as a philosopher and scientist investigating ghostly outbreaks in a country wood in 1768. 

Neither is quite prepared for the shocking truth that they uncover. 

Nigel Kneale’s legendary lost 1963 TV play is famed for its haunting climax.

Adapted by Toby Hadoke. 

Gideon Cobb ...... Mark Gatiss
Sir Timothy Hassall ...... Adrian Scarborough 
Lady Lavinia Hassall ...... Hattie Morahan
Jethro ...... Colin McFarlane 
Tetsy ...... Susan Wokoma
Lukey Platt ...... Francis Magee
Big Jeff ...... Ralph Ineson

Director:  Charlotte Riches

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2018.

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