Volume 3/3. Thriller/suspense stories with a twist, written by Roald Dahl. Read by Geoffrey Palmer, Tom Hollander and Joanna David. The stories are as follows: 1. Galloping Foxley On a train journey William Perkins is convinced that the passenger seated opposite him is 'Galloping' Foxley, who made his life a misery when they were at school together and relives the unpleasant experience before the stranger identifies himself. 2. Umbrella Man No description. 3. Royal Jelly A husband and wife, unable to get their new baby to feed, hit upon a novel and disturbing solution. 4. William & Mary A radiologist in the hospital where William Pearl, Professor of Philosophy, lies stricken by an incurable disease has discovered a way of preserving the brain after the body has died. 5. Skin A grasping art dealer spots the opportunity of a lifetime when he discovers a new work from a long-dead artist. Only problem? It’s tattooed to an old man’s back. 6. Genesis & Catastrophe A baby is born and his worried parents, who have lost children before, are concerned for his future. 7. The Butler A British butler and a French chef outwit an obnoxious nouveau riche millionaire in this critique of high society.

Classic science-fiction by John Wyndham. Richard and Janet are a couple caught up in the goings-on of a sleepy English village, in which all the children have golden eyes, blond hair and a sinister talent for telepathy and telekinesis.

Volume 1/3. Thriller/suspense stories with a twist, written by Roald Dahl. Read by Geoffrey Palmer, Joanna Lumley, Tom Hollander and Patricia Routledge. The stories are as follows: 1. Taste A harmless guessing game between two lovers of good wine suddenly grows into a serious rivalry. 2. Lamb to the Slaughter Patrick Maloney comes home one night with shocking news for his wife - but not as big as the shock she's going to give him! 3. Dip in the Pool On a rough sea trip Mr Botibol thinks he can predict how far the ship will travel in 24 hours. But if the weather calms he will be in danger of losing his money. 4. Man from the South Win a Cadillac or lose a finger - what will be the result of an old man's bizarre bet? 5. The Way Up to Heaven Mrs Foster hates being late, but her husband delights in delaying her. When he holds up her departure for Paris it is the last straw and she leaves without him. 6. Neck A sinister story about the darker side of human nature. Here, a sculpture comes between a scheming wife and her put-upon husband . . . 7. Parson's Pleasure Unexampled avarice in cleric's clothing. 8. Edward the Conqueror A cat's curious behavior comes between a husband and his wife. 9. Nunc Dimittis A slighted lover plots an elaborate revenge. 10. Mrs. Bixby and the Colonel's Coat When Mrs Bixby 's lover, the Colonel, ends their affair, he gives her a mink coat. But how can she explain to her husband where the coat came from?

Stephen King's horror adapted for radio. Dr Louis Creed has everything: a loving family and a successful career. But not far from his new home lies a sinister burial ground.