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The dwarf persuades Callum McInnes to take him to the cave on the Misty Isle. Bill Paterson continues Neil Gaiman's dark tale.

The dwarf persuades Callum McInnes to take him to the cave on the Misty Isle.

Chilling revenge for a terrible crime is at the heart of Neil Gaiman's multi-award-winning novelette, inspired by a Hebridean myth and originally commissioned by Sydney Opera House for the Graphic Festival with celebrated illustrator Eddie Campbell.

Reader: Bill Paterson
Writer: Neil Gaiman

Abridged and produced by Karen Rose

A Sweet Talk production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 first broadcast in November 2015.

15 minutes

Last on

Mon 13 Jan 2020 00:45
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Credits

Reader Bill Paterson
Author Neil Gaiman
Abridger Karen Rose
Producer Karen Rose

Broadcasts

  • Tue 24 Nov 2015 22:45
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Sun 19 Feb 2017 18:45
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 20 Feb 2017 00:45
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 12 Jan 2020 18:45
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 13 Jan 2020 00:45
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra

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