BBC R4 - Ray Bradbury's 'Tales Of The Bizarre'
Twelve stories broadcast in two series
Each story introduced by Ray Bradbury
Series 1 - 1995/1996
Series 2 - 1997
Coded from a digital source at 128/44.1

Series 1

1 of 6 -  Night Call, Collect
Adapted by Brian Sibley
Directed by Hamish Wilson

A lone survivor on Mars has waited a lifetime for rescue.
Aged 80, his phone  finally rings.

2 of 6 - Have I Got a Chocolate Bar for You
Adapted by Catherine Czerkawska
Directed by Hamish Wilson

One afternoon, a priest hears a familiar voice ...
A tale of confessions and confectionery.

3 of 6 - The Jar
Adapted by by Brian Sibley
Directed by Martin Jenkins

Charlie is worried that the neighbours do not call. When he
buys a strange jar his house becomes the centre of attention.

4 of 6 - The Fruit at the Bottom of the Bowl
Adapted by Brian Sibley
Directed by Martin Jenkins

Murder is the ultimate crime. Acton realises it is vital to
pay attention to detail.

5 of 6 - I Sing the Body Electric
Adapted by Catherine Czerkawska
Directed by Hamish Wilson

A dead young mother is replaced by an electrical Grandmother.

6 of 6 - Skeleton
Adapted by Catherine Czerkawska
Directed by Hamish Wilson

Harris is troubled by his bones. A real expert is needed.
Who better than Doctor Munigant?
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Series 2

1 of 6 - The Man Upstairs
Adapted by Catherine Czerkawska
Directed by Hamish Wilson

A new guest in a boarding house is disliked by the
grandson of the lady who runs  the house. But why?
The reason soon becomes clear ...

2 of 6 - Jack in the Box
Adapted by Brian Sibley
Directed by Adrian Bean

What terrible secret lurks in the library at Cranleigh
Hall? Why is old Uncle  Magnus so afraid of the night?

3 of 6 - The Scythe
Adapted by Brian Sibley
Directed by Tabitha Potts

A young farmer gets more than he bargained for when
he stumbles across a seemingly deserted farm.

4 of 6 - The Wind
Adapted by Brian Sibley
Directed by Adrian Bean

A man fears for his frantic friend, who claims he's being pursued
by enraged winds out to exact revenge.

5 of 6 - And So Died Riabouchinska
Adapted by Catherine Czerkawska
Directed by Hamish Wilson

A ventriloquist's doll is just that - a doll. But Riabouchinska
is different. Her original was so beautiful, and the ventriloquist
loved her so much ...

6 of 6 - The Day it Rained Forever
Adapted by Catherine Czerkawska.
Directed by Hamish Wilson

The last remaining residents of a drought-stricken hotel receive
salvation from an enigmatic source.