Markheim

Robert Louis Stevenson

(4.3 stars; 9 reviews)

A BBC Radio adaptation by Tom Wright of Robert Louis Stevenson's thrilling short story. It is Christmas Day. Fallen gentleman Markheim has just murdered a shady antiques dealer. While searching for the dealer's money, he is confronted by a mysterious Stranger who seems to know every aspect of his life and past and who offers to help Markheim escape justice and the consequences of his act. But what does the Stranger want in return?. Markheim ... Tom Watson The Stranger ... Malcolm Hayes The Dealer ... Martin Heller Broadcast on BBC Radio 4 17 September 1971

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.