Paul Sheldon, a writer of historical romances, is in a car accident; rescued by nurse Annie Wilkes, he slowly realizes that salvation can be worse than death. Sheldon has killed off Misery Chastain, the popular protagonist of his Misery series and Annie, who has a murderous past, wants her back.

Written by Stephen King; Dramatised by Dirk Maggs. First broadcast on the BBC World Service, September 2004.
Starring Nicholas Farrel and Miriam Margoyles.