Speech therapist Isobel first met 'John' when he was about ten years old. He had been referred to her by his family doctor. Most of her patients came to her that way - children whose linguistic development was not progressing, to the point where firstly parents, then medical professionals, had decided to investigate further.

John was as run-of-the-mill a patient as she had ever come across. Or at least he was at first...

A tense supernatural spine chiller - In a Manner of Speaking addresses the disturbing question - are we ever free of the sins of our past?

Joining Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson for breakfast at 221B Baker Street would, one imagines, be rather a civilised affair. Consisting of eggs, bacon, toast with marmalade and, of course, tea. However, there’s a disruption to the morning’s routine. Scotland Yard arrive, not to seek the help and advice of the Consulting Detective, but to arrest him for murder, placing him precariously ‘In the Shadow of the Noose’.

Amidst the merriment and mayhem of a modern Christmas Eve, a solitary woman steps into a taxi. An ordinary occurrence you might think. Ah, but this short journey proves to be unlike any other she has ever taken.

Hail A Cab For Christmas – wishing you a wonderful festive season – from the Springline Radio Players.