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Jack in the Box

A young boy lives an isolated life - until a death opens the door to the outside world. Stars Richard Pearce and Ed Bishop.

School is just up the stairs, and each birthday you get a new room

A young boy lives an isolated life - until a death opens the door to the outside world...

Strange and chilling tales from the award-winning master of thrillers Ray Bradbury.

Dramatised by Brian Sibley.

The Boy ...... Richard Pearce
Father ...... Ed Bishop
Mother ...... Carolyn Jones
The Whisperers ...... Sarah Rice & Carolyn Strong
Old Lady ...... Jenny Lee
Poilceman ...... Christopher Wright

Other parts played by the cast.

Ray tops and tails these dramatisations in his own inimitable style.

Producer: Adrian Bean.

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in 1997.

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 17 Jun 2024 00:30

Broadcasts

  • Sun 1 Nov 2015 18:00
  • Mon 2 Nov 2015 00:00
  • Sun 20 May 2018 18:00
  • Mon 21 May 2018 00:00
  • Sat 13 Jun 2020 18:30
  • Sun 14 Jun 2020 00:30
  • Sun 16 Jun 2024 16:30
  • Mon 17 Jun 2024 00:30