5. The Old Road by Penelope Skinner
Mark Gatiss introduces Penelope Skinner's chilling tale of a young woman's terror on an ancient road. Stars Laura Molyneux.
City girl Callie drives out of London to visit her best friend, Roo, up North.
As her mobile reception wanes and her satnav starts malfunctioning, she begins to wonder whether the road has plans of its own…
Penelope Skinner’s chilling tale is introduced by Mark Gatiss as sinister raconteur, The Man in Black.
Callie …. Laura Molyneux
Roo …. Ellie Beaven
Satnav Voice …. Rhys Jennings
Judy …. Kate Layden
Harry …. 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: Faith Collingwood
Made for Âé¶¹Éç Radio 7 and first broadcast in November 2009.
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