Martyr of the Hives
Hunting for the founder of a mystical bee-cult, curious Henry uncovers a mystery of true horror instead... Stars Richard Morant.
**** This programme was suggested by Christopher Westlake as part of Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 Extra’s All Request Weekend ****
Curious about the apparently mystical qualities of bees, Henry goes in search of the mysterious founder of a bee-cult.
But he’s unaware of the true horror lying at the root of the mystery of the man's disappearance...
Peter Redgrove’s chilling drama.
Henry ……. Richard Morant
Beekeeper ……. Martin Friend
Hanger ……. John Franklyn-Robbins
Librarian ……. Rex Holdsworth
Julia ……. Hildegard Neil
Jennie ……. Catherine Owen
James ……. Leonard Fenton
Paul ……. John Justin
With the Boys From Clifton College, Bristol
Directed at Âé¶¹Éç Bristol by Brian Miller.
First broadcast on Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 in October 1980.
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