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The Printed Name by Nicholas Pierpan

Episode 2 of 5

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.

The Man in Black introduces Nicholas Pierpan's sinister tale.

Mark Gatiss stars as the sinister raconteur.

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 Â鶹Éç Radio 7 and first broadcast in February 2011.

2 days left to listen

30 minutes

Broadcasts

  • Sat 19 Feb 2011 18:30
  • Sun 20 Feb 2011 00:30
  • Sun 30 Oct 2011 18:00
  • Mon 31 Oct 2011 00:00
  • Sat 2 Mar 2013 18:00
  • Sun 3 Mar 2013 00:00
  • Sat 8 Feb 2014 18:30
  • Sun 9 Feb 2014 00:30
  • Tue 3 Nov 2015 18:00
  • Wed 4 Nov 2015 00:00
  • Sun 3 Feb 2019 18:30
  • Mon 4 Feb 2019 00:30
  • Sun 6 Sep 2020 18:30
  • Mon 7 Sep 2020 00:30
  • Sun 24 Nov 2024 16:00
  • Mon 25 Nov 2024 00:00