2. Dangers Ahead

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By day, Kay Harker is under the watchful eye of his governess. At night, he escapes into a world where good and evil are pitted against each other. Will Kay and the midnight folk be in time to save the long-lost family treasure from falling into the hands of Abner Brown and a tribe of witches known as the Pouncer Seven? Starring Sam Salter, Nickolas Grace and Charles Dance. First published in 1927, John Masefield's book was described by The Times as one of 'the greatest children's books ever written.' Dramatised by Christopher William Hill. Kay...Sam Salter Nibbins...Nickolas Grace Abner...Charles Dance Miss Sylvia...Deborah Findlay Capt Harker...Andrew Sachs Ellen...Helena Breck Bitem...Jon Glover Blinky...Graham Seed Rat...Harry Myers Bat...Ian Masters Otter....Joe Mills Brother Venom....Mark Straker Messenger....Joseph Kloska Sir Theopompus....Sam Dale Caroline Louisa....Christine Kavanagh Lady Crowmarsh....Ann Beach Nightshade...Miranda Keeling Belladonna....Bethan Walker Mrs Pouncer.....Linda Ray Hodbef Producer: Tracey Neale First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2006.