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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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Bristol by Brian Miller.

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in October 1980.

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55 minutes

Last on

Mon 18 Aug 2025 00:00

Broadcasts

  • Sat 16 Dec 2017 18:00
  • Sun 17 Dec 2017 00:00
  • Sun 17 Aug 2025 16:00
  • Mon 18 Aug 2025 00:00