The Black Arrow
Radio Play
The Black Arrow is a historical adventure by Robert Louis Stevenson, set amid the upheaval of England’s Wars of the Roses. Young Richard Shelton is drawn into a struggle involving rival factions, hidden identities, and the pursuit of justice, as danger and divided loyalties shape his path.
In radio-play form, the story unfolds through spoken performances and sound, bringing its medieval world and action to life without relying on a narrator to describe every event. Stevenson’s tale combines intrigue, peril, and the momentum of a coming-of-age adventure, with the conflict between personal honor and political ambition at its heart.
The result is a dramatic listening experience for those who enjoy classic literature adapted for radio, historical settings, and suspenseful journeys through a world of shifting allegiances.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.