Blade of the Poisoner

Embark on a perilous quest into a magical realm where a young boy must do battle with monsters and demons in order to survive. Immerse yourself in an epic fantasy adventure, based on the book by the hugely popular science fiction writer Douglas Hill, and brought to life in this full-cast performance.When his village is destroyed by the evil Prince Mephtik, young Jarral Gullen must search for answers. With the help of his three friends Archer, Scythe and the Lady Mandragorina - a band of magically talented adventurers - Jarral must make a terrifying journey into the unknown. Only then will he be able to answer the questions that haunt him. Will he be able to discover what strange talents he possesses? And why does the spectre known as the Poisoner want to hunt him down? Marked with the tainted sword of Prince Mephtik, Jarral is doomed to die a terrible death unless both the blade and the prince are destroyed by the next full moon. The band of friends must complete their treacherous quest to Mephtik's demon-guarded fortress - but can Jarral connect with his power in time, and will he live long enough to use it?This exclusive edition includes a bonus fantastical story of magic and mayhem - Penelope's Pendant. When eleven-year-old Penny finds a pendant on the beach she discovers that it gives her the power to move herself and other objects through space. But when the pendant's maker comes to claim it, Penny doesn't want to let it go.Starring Bridgerton's Adjoa Andoh alongside James Holland, Eric Allen, Elizabeth Bell, Ben Onwukuwe, Susan Sheridan and Hugh Dixon, these adventures will delight fans of Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea novels and J.R.R. Tolkien's Tales from the Perilous Realm.Blade of the Poisoner Written by Douglas HillDramatised by Wally K DalyProduced by Peter FozzardMusic by Peter HowellsSpecial Effects by Dick MillsJarral the Man - Eric AllenJarral the boy - James Holland Archer - Elizabeth BellCarver - Ben OnwukweDorrina - Adjoa AndohMandra - Susan SheridanPrince Mephtik - Hugh Dixon Yorrold - David BannermanSoldiers - Nigel Carrington, Charles Millom and Neil RobertsCryltor Tabatang - James Thomason Flammarock - Bret Usher Whiney - Richard PierceInnkeeper - Anne WindsorOther parts played by Auriol Smith and Charles MillomFirst Broadcast BBC Radio 5, July 1991Penelope's PendantWritten by Douglas HillAdapted by Paul CopleyPenelope - Keeley ForsythTrish - Vicky FoxAlan - Jason LoweRalph - Jonathan TristramTony - Matthew RaybouldErrol - Richard Redpath Gummy - James BuckleyMother - Joanna MyersNarrator - Paul CopleyGlumdole - Barry KaylorFirst Broadcast BBC Radio 5, 2 April 1991(c)2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd