
Crackanory
- TV comedy
- U&Dave
- 2013 - 2017
- 26 episodes (4 series)
Series featuring stories from comedy writers, read out by well known comedians. The tales are accompanied by live action and animation.
Episode menu
Series 4, Episode 4 - The Survivor

In 1850, a man wakes after a long illness and he finds he's being cared for by a group of strangers and a beautiful woman. If he is really their 'guest' as they keep insisting, why isn't he allowed out of the house? Narrated by Anna Friel, written by Alex Kirk.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 2nd February 2017
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- U&Dave
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Anna Friel | Host / Presenter |
Alexander Owen | Thomas |
Rose Reynolds | Laura |
Neil Bell | Doctor Abel |
Alexander Kirk | Writer |
Richard Pengelley | Director |
Arnold Widdowson | Producer |
Tanya Qureshi | Executive Producer |
Andy Brereton | Executive Producer |
Jennifer Sheridan | Editor |
Thorin Thompson | Production Designer |
Sally Broome | Casting Director |
Lucy Williams | Costume Designer |
Olly Wiggins | Director of Photography |
Susie Munachen | Make-up Designer |
Waen Shepherd | Composer |
Pete Rowe | Director of Photography |
Adam Morris | 1st Assistant Director |
Video
Anna Friel interview
Anna Friel talks about her story, and we see some preview clips from The Survivor.
Featuring: Alexander Owen (Thomas), Rose Reynolds (Laura) & Anna Friel.