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The Standing Stones

Episode 2 of 4

A treasure hunt under a full moon leads Simon, Jane and Barney deeper into danger from dark forces. Stars Ronald Pickup.

A treasure hunt under a full moon leads the children into grave danger.

From Susan Cooper's classic sequence of novels 'The Dark is Rising' - 'Over Sea, Under Stone' was first published in 1965.

Dramatised by David Calcutt.

Great Uncle Merry …….. Ronald Pickup
Jane …….. Naomi Kerbel
Simon …….. Ben Gutteridge
Barney …….. Edward Clarke
Hastings …….. Struan Rodger
Mums …….. Sandra Berkin
Dads …….. Christopher Scott
Bill Hoovers …….. David Stevens
Pollys …….. Kathryn Hunt
Mrs Palks …….. Anna Keene

Music composed and performed by Martin Allcock

Director: Nigel Bryant

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1995.

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30 minutes

Last on

Mon 12 Oct 2026 00:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Tue 15 Nov 2016 18:00
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  • Mon 12 Oct 2026 00:30
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