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The Man in Black tells of a frightened patient and a bizarre hospital experiment. Stars Edward de Souza and Bernard Cribbins.
Hospitals can be frightening enough, but even more so when a patient is asked to take part in a bizarre experiment.
The Man in Black sets the chilling scene...
Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.
Written by Martyn Wade
The Man in Black …. Edward de Souza
Mr Timmins …. Bernard Cribbins
Tom …. Shaun Prendergast
Oswald/2nd Surgeon …. Norman Bird
Sister …. Joan Walker
Night Nurse …. Rebecca Jones
1st Surgeon …. Steve Hodson
Producer: Martyn Wade
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1989.
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