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  • Published: 10 November 2016
  • ISBN: 9781785295232
  • Imprint: BBC DL
  • Format: Audio Download
  • Length: 1 hr 0 min
  • Narrators: Adrian Lester, Neil Gaiman, Mitch Benn, Paterson Joseph, Bernard Cribbins, Don Warrington, Samantha Beart, James McAvoy
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Neil Gaiman's How the Marquis Got His Coat Back

BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation




A brand new BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of Neil Gaiman's short story.

Paterson Joseph stars as the Marquis de Carabas in this brand new BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of Neil Gaiman's spin-off short story, set in the magical world of Neverwhere.

Returning us to London Below, this enchanting tale continues the story of one of the most colourful characters from Neverwhere – the cool, charming, resourceful Marquis de Carabas, who trades in favours and always has a plan...

The Marquis' coat is a thing of wonder and beauty. Sleek, stylish and 'the colour of a wet street at midnight', it has numerous pockets, sumptuous sleeves and the power to transform a young sneak thief into a nobleman.

And now it is missing, sold by the Sewer Folk. To reclaim it, the Marquis must venture into one of the most terrifying parts of the subterranean city, encounter an old enemy, face dreadful dangers and – worst of all – accept help from someone very close to home.

Expanded and dramatised for Radio 4 by the award-winning Dirk Maggs (Neverwhere, Good Omens, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy) and co-directed by Dirk Maggs and Heather Larmour, this spine-tingling production features a star cast including James McAvoy, Adrian Lester, Don Warrington and Bernard Cribbins, with a cameo appearance by Neil Gaiman himself.

Contains 15 minutes of additional unbroadcast material. Duration: 60 mins approx.

  • Published: 10 November 2016
  • ISBN: 9781785295232
  • Imprint: BBC DL
  • Format: Audio Download
  • Length: 1 hr 0 min
  • Narrators: Adrian Lester, Neil Gaiman, Mitch Benn, Paterson Joseph, Bernard Cribbins, Don Warrington, Samantha Beart, James McAvoy
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About the author

Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman is the creator of The Sandman comic book series and the bestselling author of the novels Neverwhere (1995), Stardust (1999), the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning American Gods (2001), Coraline (2002), Anansi Boys (2005), The Ocean at the End of the Lane (2013), Good Omens (with Terry Pratchett, 1990) and a retelling of the Norse myths: Norse Mythology (2017). His short story collections include Smoke and Mirrors (1998) and Fragile Things (2006). His screenwriting credits include the original BBC TV series of Neverwhere (1996), Dave McKean’s first feature film, Mirrormask (2005), two Doctor Who episodes, and Good Omens (2019).

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