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A little boy named Kay sets out on a magical quest to find long-lost family treasure. In a race against time, Kay is pitted against the evil Abner Brown and his dark magic. But Kay has the very special Midnight Folk to help him. Nibbins, the cat, Bitem, the fox and Blinky, the owl. Not to mention a rat, an otter and a bat! Plus a tribe of toys, including his beloved Edward the Bear. Kay's adventures take him to many exotic and magical locations. Along the way, he rides on a magic broomstick, visits his great-grandfather inside his own portrait and after taking a swig of Invisible Potion eavesdrops on the Pouncer Seven, a tribe of witches. 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 in two parts by Christopher William Hill. Kay...Sam Salter Nibbins...Nickolas Grace Abner......Charles Dance Miss Sylvia Daisy.....Deborah Findlay Captain Harker.....Andrew Sachs Susan.....Liz Smith Ellen.....Helena Breck Bitem.....Jon Glover Bilges/The Keeper.....Ewan Bailey Jane/Keeper's wife.....Ann Beach Twiney.....Harry Myers Blinky.....Graham Seed Nightshade.....Miranda Keeling Belladonna.....Bethan Walker Brother Venom.....Mark Straker SirTheopompus.....Sam Dale Bert.....Ian Masters Hollings.....Joseph Kloska Woman......Christine Kavanagh John Masefield was Poet Laureate from 1930 until his death in 1967. Producer: Tracey Neale First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2006.
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