Limelight
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Episodes
Central Intelligence: Episode 4
The inside story of the CIA from the perspective of Eloise Page (Kim Cattrall), who joined on the Agency’s first day in 1947 and, in a 40-year career, became one of its most influential figures. Eloise takes the listener on a journey through the highs and lows of US foreign policy, spanning the staggering world events that shaped her career, as well as portraying her relationships with early CIA leaders, Allen Dulles (Ed Harris) and Richard Helms (Johnny Flynn). New episodes available on Fridays. Listen first on BBC Sounds.In Episode 4, with failures mounting, a US war hero is appointed to shake up the CIA. But there is a spy hiding in plain sight.Cast:
Eloise Page..........Kim Cattrall
Allen Dulles..........Ed Harris
Richard Helms..........Johnny Flynn
Frank Wisner..........Geoffrey Arend
Young Eloise Page..........Elena Delia
Clover Dulles..........Laurel Lefkow
General Bedell-Smith..........Kerry Shale
Kim Philby..........Rufus Wright
James Jesus Angleton..........Philip Desmeules
Virginia Hall..........Jennifer Armour
President Truman..........Eric Meyers
Admiral Hillenkoetter..........Matthew Marsh
Colonel Smiley..........Wayne Forester
David Lilienthal..........Adam Sina
Macy Dulles..........Will Hislop
Bido..........Andi JashyOriginal music by Sacha PuttnamProduction:
Created by Greg Haddrick & Jeremy Fox
Episode 4 written by Felicity Packard
Sound Designers & Editors: John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams, Martha Littlehailes & Andreina Gomez Casanova
Script Consultant: Misha Kawnel
Script Supervisor: Alex Lynch
Trails: Jack Soper
Archive Research: Andy Goddard & Alex Lynch
Production Assistant: Jo Troy
Sonica Studio Sound Engineers: Mat Clark & Paul Clark
Sonica Runner: Flynn Hallman
Marc Graue Sound Engineers, LA: Juan Martin del Campo & Tony Diaz
Margarita Mix, Santa Monica Sound Engineer, LA: Bruce Bueckert
Mirrortone Sound Engineers, NY: Collin Stanley Dwarzski & James QuesadaDirector: John Scott Dryden
Producer & Casting Director: Emma Hearn.
Executive Producers: Howard Stringer, Jeremy Fox, Greg Haddrick and John Scott Dryden.A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
04/10/24•30m 50s
Central Intelligence: Episode 3
The inside story of the CIA from the perspective of Eloise Page (Kim Cattrall), who joined on the Agency’s first day in 1947 and, in a 40-year career, became one of its most powerful women. Eloise takes the listener on a journey through the highs and lows of US foreign policy, spanning the staggering world events that shaped her career, as well as portraying her relationships with early CIA leaders, Allen Dulles (Ed Harris) and Richard Helms (Johnny Flynn). New episodes available on Fridays. Listen first on BBC Sounds.In Episode 3, a plan to fight communism in Europe by turning a group of Albanian farmers into an elite commando squad. But is intelligence watertight?Cast:
Eloise Page..........Kim Cattrall
Allen Dulles..........Ed Harris
Richard Helms..........Johnny Flynn
Frank Wisner..........Geoffrey Arend
Young Eloise Page..........Elena Delia
Virginia Hall..........Jennifer Armour
Admiral Hillenkoetter..........Matthew Marsh
James Jesus Angleton..........Philip Desmeules
Kim Philby..........Rufus Wright
Colonel Smiley..........Wayne Forester
German Woman on tape..........Sarah Alles-Shahkarami
German Colonel on tape..........Walles Hamonde
Secretary..........Natasha Arancini
Albanian Girl..........Arita SadikuOriginal music by Sacha PuttnamProduction:
Episode 3 is written by Felicity Packard
Created by Jeremy Fox & Greg Haddrick
Sound Designers & Editors: John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams, Martha Littlehailes & Andreina Gomez Casanova
Script Consultant: Misha Kawnel
Script Supervisor: Alex Lynch
Trails: Jack Soper
Archive Research: Andy Goddard & Alex Lynch
Production Assistant: Jo Troy
Sonica Studio Sound Engineers: Mat Clark & Paul Clark
Sonica Runner: Flynn Hallman
Marc Graue Sound Engineers, LA: Juan Martin del Campo & Tony Diaz
Margarita Mix, Santa Monica Sound Engineer, LA: Bruce Bueckert
Mirrortone Sound Engineers, NY: Collin Stanley Dwarzski & James QuesadaDirector: John Scott Dryden
Producer & Casting Director: Emma Hearn
Executive Producers: Howard Stringer, Jeremy Fox, Greg Haddrick and John Scott Dryden.A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
27/09/24•31m 9s
Central Intelligence: Episode 2
The inside story of the CIA from the perspective of Eloise Page (Kim Cattrall), who joined on the Agency’s first day in 1947 and, in a 40-year career, became one of its most powerful women. Eloise takes the listener on a journey through the highs and lows of US foreign policy, spanning the staggering world events that shaped her career, as well as portraying her relationships with early CIA leaders, Allen Dulles (Ed Harris) and Richard Helms (Johnny Flynn). New episodes available on Fridays. Listen first on BBC Sounds.In Episode 2, intelligence indicates the Russians will soon try to take over Europe. How can Stalin be stopped?Cast:
Eloise Page..........Kim Cattrall
Allen Dulles..........Ed Harris
Richard Helms..........Johnny Flynn
Frank Wisner..........Geoffrey Arend
Young Eloise Page..........Elena Delia
General Vandenberg..........Rob Benedict
General Bedell-Smith..........Kerry Shale
President Truman..........Eric Meyers
Julia Helms..........Julee Cerda
General Gehlen..........Rufus Wright
George Kennen..........Philip Desmeules
George Polk & Tom Polgar..........Jamie Bogyo
Secretary..........Natasha Arancini
Stalin..........Hubert Hanowicz
Dennis Helms..........Leela-Grace DrydenOriginal music by Sacha PuttnamProduction:
Written by Greg Haddrick, who created the series with Jeremy Fox
Sound Designers & Editors: John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams, Martha Littlehailes & Andreina Gomez Casanova
Script Consultant: Misha Kawnel
Script Supervisor: Alex Lynch
Trails: Jack Soper
Archive Research: Andy Goddard & Alex Lynch
Production Assistant: Jo Troy
Sonica Studio Sound Engineers: Mat Clark & Paul Clark
Sonica Runner: Flynn Hallman
Marc Graue Sound Engineers, LA: Juan Martin del Campo & Tony Diaz
Margarita Mix, Santa Monica Sound Engineer, LA: Bruce Bueckert
Mirrortone Sound Engineers, NY: Collin Stanley Dwarzski & James Quesada Director: John Scott Dryden
Producer & Casting Director: Emma Hearn
Executive Producers: Howard Stringer, Jeremy Fox, Greg Haddrick and John Scott Dryden.A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
20/09/24•32m 31s
Central Intelligence: Episode 1
The inside story of the CIA from the perspective of Eloise Page (Kim Cattrall), who joined on the Agency’s first day in 1947 and, in a 40-year career, became one of its most powerful women. Eloise takes the listener on a journey through the highs and lows of US foreign policy, spanning the staggering world events that shaped her career, as well as portraying her relationships with early CIA leaders, Allen Dulles and Richard Helms. A major new audio drama series starring Kim Cattrall, Ed Harris and Johnny Flynn.New episodes available on Fridays. Listen first on BBC Sounds.In Episode 1, tensions with Russia in war-torn Europe, and a letter found in Hitler’s safe… Cast:
Eloise Page..........Kim Cattrall
Allen Dulles..........Ed Harris
Richard Helms..........Johnny Flynn
Frank Wisner..........Geoffrey Arend
Young Eloise Page..........Elena Delia
General Vyshinsky..........Matthew Marsh
Erna Flegwel..........Sarah Alles-Shahkarami
Princess Tanda..........Isabella Nefar
Antoine Guerini..........Walles Hamonde
Tom Polgar..........Jamie Bogyo
Nadia..........Arita SadikuOriginal music by Sacha PuttnamProduction:
Written by Greg Haddrick, who created the series with Jeremy Fox
Sound Designers & Editors: John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams, Martha Littlehailes & Andreina Gomez Casanova
Script Consultant: Misha Kawnel
Script Supervisor: Alex Lynch
Trails: Jack Soper
Archive Research: Andy Goddard & Alex Lynch
Production Assistant: Jo Troy
Sonica Studio Sound Engineers: Mat Clark & Paul Clark
Sonica Runner: Flynn Hallman
Marc Graue Sound Engineers, LA: Juan Martin del Campo & Tony Diaz
Margarita Mix, Santa Monica Sound Engineer, LA: Bruce Bueckert
Mirrortone Sound Engineers, NY: Collin Stanley Dwarzski & James Quesada Director: John Scott Dryden
Producer & Casting Director: Emma Hearn.
Executive Producers: Howard Stringer, Jeremy Fox, Greg Haddrick and John Scott Dryden.A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
13/09/24•30m 2s
Introducing... Central Intelligence
The inside story of the CIA from the perspective of Eloise Page (Kim Cattrall), who joined on the Agency’s first day in 1947 and, in a 40-year career, became one of its most powerful women. Eloise takes the listener on a journey through the highs and lows of US foreign policy, spanning the staggering world events that shaped her career, as well as portraying her relationships with early CIA leaders, Allen Dulles and Richard Helms. A major new audio drama series starring Kim Cattrall, Ed Harris and Johnny Flynn.
06/09/24•3m 2s
11 Minutes Dead - Episode 5
Paranormal thriller about Near Death Experience.After losing consciousness in a surfing accident, Beth is faced with a horrifying vision of the future. When she awakes, she discovers not only that she has returned with mysterious new abilities but that something sinister has followed her back from the other side.Time is running out for Beth as she seeks to evade the dark forces that are coming for what she holds most dear. She turns to the man who poses the greatest threat of all.Written by Lucy CatherineBeth . . . . . Scarlett Brookes
Jem . . . . . Paul Ready
Stefan . . . . . Mark Edel-Hunt
Roz . . . . . Claire Lams
The Traveller . . . . . Maureen Beattie
Sammi . . . . . Mabel CresswellProduction Co-ordinator: Gaelan Davis-Connolly
Sound Design: Peter Ringrose
Director: Sasha Yevtushenko
09/08/24•28m 17s
11 Minutes Dead - Episode 4
Paranormal thriller about Near Death Experience.After losing consciousness in a surfing accident, Beth is faced with a horrifying vision of the future. When she awakes, she discovers not only that she has returned with mysterious new abilities but that something sinister has followed her back from the other side.After seeing a haunting vision of her daughter's impending death and recognising the man who will be responsible, Beth goes on the run.Written by Lucy Catherine.Beth . . . . . Scarlett Brookes
Jem . . . . . Paul Ready
Roz . . . . . Claire Lams
Sammi . . . . . Mabel Cresswell
Pete . . . . . Narinder Samra
Cerys . . . . . Lisa Palfrey
Iskra . . . . . Anna SavvaProduction Co-ordinator: Gaelan Davis-Connolly
Sound Design: Peter Ringrose
Director: Sasha Yevtushenko
09/08/24•28m 31s
11 Minutes Dead - Episode 3
Paranormal thriller about Near Death Experience.After losing consciousness in a surfing accident, Beth is faced with a horrifying vision of the future. When she awakes, she discovers not only that she has returned with mysterious new abilities but that something sinister has followed her back from the other side.Beth’s newfound psychic powers are tested and produce extraordinary results. An ominous new vision takes her to breaking point.Beth . . . . . Scarlett Brookes
Jem . . . . . Paul Ready
Roz . . . . . Claire Lams
Sammi . . . . . Mabel Cresswell
Stefan . . . . . Mark Edel-Hunt
Traveller . . . . . Maureen BeattieProduction Co-ordinator: Gaelan Davis-Connolly
Sound Design: Peter Ringrose
Director: Sasha Yevtushenko
09/08/24•29m 4s
11 Minutes Dead - Episode 2
Paranormal thriller about Near Death Experience.After losing consciousness in a surfing accident, Beth is faced with a horrifying vision of the future. When she awakes, she discovers not only that she has returned with mysterious new abilities but that something sinister has followed her back from the other side.Beth returns to the scene of her accident and goes in search of a scientist who might have shed light of her uncanny new abilities and terrifying visions.Written by Lucy CatherineBeth . . . . . Scarlett Brookes
Roz . . . . . Claire Lams
Jenny . . . . . Maureen Beattie
Sammi . . . . . Mabel Cresswell
Stefan . . . . . Mark Edel-Hunt
Iskra . . . . . Anna Savva
Jem . . . . . Paul Ready
Teacher . . . . . Tony Jayawardena Production Co-ordinator: Gaelan Davis-Connolly
Sound Design: Peter Ringrose
Director: Sasha Yevtushenko
09/08/24•29m 14s
11 Minutes Dead - Episode 1
Paranormal thriller about Near Death Experience.After losing consciousness in a surfing accident, Beth is faced with a horrifying vision of the future. When she awakes, she discovers not only that she has returned with mysterious new abilities but that something sinister has followed her back from the other side.Written by Lucy CatherineBeth . . . . . Scarlett Brookes
Roz . . . . . Claire Lams
Jenny . . . . . Maureen Beattie
Pete . . . . . Narinder Samra
Jem . . . . . Paul Ready
David . . . . . Tony Jayawardena
Sammi . . . . . Mabel CresswellProduction Co-ordinator: Gaelan Davis-Connolly
Sound Design: Peter Ringrose
Director: Sasha Yevtushenko
09/08/24•28m 11s
Introducing 11 Minutes Dead
A woman returns from the dead and discovers that she has mysterious new abilities and that something sinister has followed her back from the other side.
07/08/24•2m 7s
The Skies Are Watching - 5. The Future of What
J.D. sends Heather, Jana and Constance to a rendezvous with members of a UFO cult. Did Vance’s prediction of an alien invasion come true, or was it all a veiled act of terrorism? The Skies Are Watching was the 2024 recipient of the Audio Fiction Award at the Tribeca Festival.Cast:
Heather - Caitlin Stasey
Rodney - David Yow
Jana - Caroline Morahan
Constance - Guinevere Turner
J.D. - James BaconCreated and Produced by Jon Frechette and Todd Luoto
Music - Lars Koller, Jon Frechette, Blue Dot Sessions
Editing and Sound Design - Jon Frechette
Written and Directed by Jon Frechette
Production Manager - Kurt Koller
Executive Producer - John Scott Dryden A Goldhawk production for Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
05/07/24•28m 31s
The Skies Are Watching – 4. Aftermath
In the aftermath of the UFO Festival, as Vance’s warnings about the extraterrestrials seem to come true, Jana wonders who she can trust. The search for the shooter leads to a surprising discovery.The Skies Are Watching was the 2024 recipient of the Audio Fiction Award at the Tribeca Festival.Cast:
Heather - Caitlin Stasey
Vance - Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts
Rodney - David Yow
Jana - Caroline Morahan
Constance - Guinevere Turner
J.D. - James Bacon
Lee - Jameson Cush
Andie - Elizabeth Halpern
Officer - Ayla GlassCreated and Produced by Jon Frechette and Todd Luoto
Music - Lars Koller, Jon Frechette, Blue Dot Sessions
Editing and Sound Design - Jon Frechette
Written by Jon Frechette
Directed by Jon Frechette and Todd Luoto
Production Manager - Kurt Koller
Executive Producer - John Scott Dryden A Goldhawk production for Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
05/07/24•28m 23s
The Skies Are Watching – 3. Transmissions
Vance and Heather return to Kecksburg, the site of Coral’s abduction, where they are special guests at the annual UFO Festival. The truth about Jana’s agenda is revealed. The Skies Are Watching was the 2024 recipient of the Audio Fiction Award at the Tribeca Festival.Cast:
Heather - Caitlin Stasey
Vance - Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts
Rodney - David Yow
Jana - Caroline Morahan
J.D. - James Bacon
Lee - Jameson Cush
Travis - Jonathan Shockley Created and Produced by Jon Frechette and Todd Luoto
Music - Lars Koller, Jon Frechette, Blue Dot Sessions
Editing and Sound Design - Jon Frechette
Written and Directed by Jon Frechette
Production Manager - Kurt Koller
Executive Producer - John Scott Dryden A Goldhawk production for Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
05/07/24•28m 29s
The Skies Are Watching – 2. The Man from Kecksburg
Coral’s adult son, a ufologist named David Vance, meets Heather with her family’s permission, to try to understand why she believes herself to be his mother. He shares the shocking story of what happened the night of Coral’s disappearance.The Skies Are Watching was the 2024 recipient of the Audio Fiction Award at the Tribeca Festival.Cast:
Heather - Caitlin Stasey
Vance - Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts
Rodney - David Yow
Jana - Caroline Morahan
Constance - Guinevere Turner
Interrogator - Travis Harmon
Dr. Finkel - Brad GriffithCreated and Produced by Jon Frechette and Todd Luoto
Music - Lars Koller, Blue Dot Sessions
Editing and Sound Design - Jon Frechette
Written and Directed by Jon Frechette
Production Manager - Kurt Koller
Executive Producer - John Scott Dryden A Goldhawk production for Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
05/07/24•28m 29s
The Skies Are Watching – 1. The Woman on the Plane
Heather Haskins went missing two years ago. Discovered aboard a flight without a ticket or identification, she now believes she’s a woman named Coral Goran - and that it’s 1938. Her family struggles to come to terms with this turn of events while searching for answers.The Skies Are Watching was the 2024 recipient of the Audio Fiction Award at the Tribeca Festival.Cast:
Heather - Caitlin Stasey
Vance - Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts
Rodney - David Yow
Jana - Caroline Morahan
Constance - Guinevere Turner
Andie - Elizabeth HalpernCreated and Produced by Jon Frechette and Todd Luoto
Music - Lars Koller, Jon Frechette
Editing and Sound Design - Jon Frechette
Written and Directed by Jon Frechette
Production Manager - Kurt Koller
Executive Producer - John Scott Dryden A Goldhawk production for Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
05/07/24•28m 22s
Introducing The Skies Are Watching
Heather Haskins went missing two years ago. Discovered aboard a flight without a ticket or identification, she now believes she's a woman named Coral Goran - and that it's 1938.
28/06/24•2m 3s
The Specialist - Episode 5
Dark Medical Thriller by Matthew Broughton, creator of Tracks and Broken Colours.Ged is sick, the situation in Bly is going from bad to worse, and help is very slow in coming from Cardiff, but Anna and Nell have one last desperate thing to try. With original music by Sion Orgon and Rhodri DaviesCAST
Anna Diaz- Saran Morgan
Ged Diaz - Sion Daniel Young
Ruth - Michelle Bonnard
Raymond - Ioan Hefin
Nell - Diana Yekinni
Mr Devonshire - Pal AronOriginal music by Sion Orgon and Rhodri DaviesProduction Coordinator Eleri McAuliffe
Sound Design by Catherine Robinson
Directed by John Norton
A BBC Audio Wales production for Radio 4
31/05/24•28m 37s
The Specialist - Episode 4
The storm rages outside, and soon no one can come into or out of Bly.As things in the surgery become increasingly chaotic, Anna, Ged and microbiologist Nell start to get closer to understanding what might be causing the illness - but still no closer to treating it. And with the pathogen now spreading at breakneck pace, Ged finds himself struggling to cope.Dark Medical Thriller by Matthew Broughton, creator of Tracks and Broken Colours.With original music by Sion Orgon and Rhodri DaviesCAST
Anna Diaz - Saran Morgan
Ged Diaz - Sion Daniel Young
Ruth - Michelle Bonnard
Raymond - Ioan Hefin
Nell - Diana Yekinni
Maggie - Catrin AaronOriginal music by Sion Orgon and Rhodri DaviesProduction Coordinator Lindsay Rees
Sound Design by Catherine Robinson
Directed by Fay Lomas
A BBC Audio Wales production for Radio 4
31/05/24•28m 35s
The Specialist - Episode 3
The cases are increasing; the patients are worsening. Anna and Ged must try to identify the cause. Brother and sister find themselves navigating a web of secrets in the village of Bly. And soon, a violent storm will make them more isolated than ever...Dark Medical Thriller by Matthew Broughton, creator of Tracks and Broken Colours.With original music by Sion Orgon and Rhodri DaviesCAST
Anna Diaz- Saran Morgan
Ged Diaz - Sion Daniel Young
Ruth - Michelle Bonnard
Raymond - Ioan Hefin
Nell - Diana Yekinni
Maggie - Catrin Aaron
Sian Ellis - Ceri Lloyd
Mr Dartington - Ifan Huw DafyddOriginal music by Sion Orgon and Rhodri DaviesProduction Coordinator Eleri McAuliffe
Sound Design by Catherine Robinson
Directed by Fay Lomas
A BBC Audio Wales production for Radio 4
31/05/24•28m 34s
The Specialist - Episode 2
Dark Medical Thriller by Matthew Broughton, creator of Tracks and Broken Colours.Anna tries to treat Mr Dartington and they clean up the surgery, but nobody comes, so Anna starts to go through Dr Price's notes. With original music by Sion Orgon and Rhodri DaviesCAST
Anna Diaz- Saran Morgan
Ged Diaz - Sion Daniel Young
Ruth - Michelle Bonnard
Mr Dartington - Ifan Huw Dafydd
Maggie - Catrin AaronOriginal music by Sion Orgon and Rhodri DaviesProduction Coordinator Eleri McAuliffe
Sound Design by Catherine Robinson
Directed by John Norton
A BBC Audio Wales production for Radio 4
31/05/24•28m 26s
The Specialist - Episode 1
Dark Medical Thriller by Matthew Broughton, creator of Tracks and Broken Colours. After the old GP dies, Anna Diaz, an exceptional young doctor from Cardiff is sent to deal with the strange medical cases breaking out in the remote Welsh village of Bly.With original music by Sion Orgon and Rhodri DaviesCAST
Anna Diaz- Saran Morgan
Ged Diaz - Sion Daniel Young
Ruth - Michelle Bonnard
Mr Devonshire - Pal Aron
Mr Dartington - Ifan Huw Dafydd
Raymond - Ioan HefinOriginal music by Sion Orgon and Rhodri Davies Production Coordinator Eleri McAuliffe
Sound Design by Catherine Robinson
Directed by John Norton
A BBC Audio Wales production for Radio 4
31/05/24•28m 39s
Introducing The Specialist
Dark medical thriller by Matthew Broughton, creator of Tracks and Broken Colours.After the old GP dies, Anna Diaz, an exceptional young doctor from Cardiff, is sent to deal with the strange medical cases breaking out in the remote Welsh village of Bly.With original music by Sion Orgon and Rhodri Davies
29/05/24•2m 20s
Money Gone – 5. Ok Computer
Grace gets some help from an unexpected source. The Prime Minister works with MI5 in a final race to solve the financial chaos, but there are unintended consequences. A fast-paced satirical drama starring Robert Bathurst (Cold Feet, Toast of London), Charlotte Ritchie (Ghosts, Call the Midwife), Aaron Heffernan (War of the Worlds, Brassic) and Josette Simon (Wonder Woman, Blakes 7). Pascal ..... Robert Bathurst
Patricia ..... Josette Simon
Emily ..... Charlotte Ritchie
Ross ..... Aaron Heffernan
Grace ..... Lauren Douglin
Stuart ..... Raj Ghatak
Chris ..... Fergus Craig
Karen ..... Melody Brown
Glenn ..... Simon Darwen
Bex ..... Sylvie Churnside-Reed
Journalist ..... Zoe KleinmanIncluding the voices of Ruby Evans, Megan Maguire, George Styman, Molly Diamond, Lawrence Carter, Samuel Carrera Briega, Maya Dhokia, Marco Bosin Salome, Christopher Hoop, Evie Barrow, Neve Clark, Niamh Brockbank, Ruby Mutluay, Ryan GaulWritten by Ed Sellek
Directed by Tony ChurnsideProduction: Leah Marks and Louis Blatherwick
Original Music and Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore and Tony Churnside
Theme sung by Ellie Akhgar
Series Photographer: Simon Bray
Illustrator: Pete Hambling
Producer: Eloise Whitmore
Exec Producer: John DrydenA Naked production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
26/04/24•29m 26s
Money Gone – 4. Keep the Receipt
Grace’s problems get worse as Chris is led further astray. The Prime Minister finds out the true cause of the crisis, but can she stop it?A fast-paced satirical drama starring Robert Bathurst (Cold Feet, Toast of London), Charlotte Ritchie (Ghosts, Call the Midwife), Aaron Heffernan (War of the Worlds, Brassic) and Josette Simon (Wonder Woman, Blakes 7). Pascal ..... Robert Bathurst
Patricia ..... Josette Simon
Emily ..... Charlotte Ritchie
Ross ..... Aaron Heffernan
Grace ..... Lauren Douglin
Stuart ..... Raj Ghatak
Chris ..... Fergus Craig
Karen ..... Melody Brown
Glenn ..... Simon Darwen
Adam ..... Chris Lew Kum Hoi
Bex ..... Sylvie Churnside-Reed
Journalist ..... Zoe KleinmanWritten by Ed Sellek
Directed by Tony ChurnsideProduction: Leah Marks and Louis Blatherwick
Original Music and Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore and Tony Churnside
Theme sung by Ellie Akhgar
Series Photographer: Simon Bray
Illustrator: Pete Hambling
Producer: Eloise Whitmore
Exec Producer: John DrydenA Naked production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
26/04/24•27m 52s
Money Gone – 3. Land of Milk and Honey
Grace stops to help at an understaffed hospital as the Prime Minister asks MI5 to find the cause of the financial chaos, but someone else thinks they’ve figured it all out.A fast-paced satirical drama starring Robert Bathurst (Cold Feet, Toast of London), Charlotte Ritchie (Ghosts, Call the Midwife), Aaron Heffernan (War of the Worlds, Brassic) and Josette Simon (Wonder Woman, Blakes 7). Pascal ..... Robert Bathurst
Patricia ..... Josette Simon
Emily ..... Charlotte Ritchie
Ross ..... Aaron Heffernan
Grace ..... Lauren Douglin
Stuart ..... Raj Ghatak
Chris ..... Fergus Craig
Glenn ..... Simon Darwen
Adam ..... Chris Lew Kum Hoi
Bex ..... Sylvie Churnside-Reed
Journalist ..... Zoe KleinmanWritten by Ed Sellek
Directed by Tony ChurnsideStoryline Consultant: Diane Coyle
Production: Leah Marks and Louis Blatherwick
Original Music and Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore and Tony Churnside
Theme sung by Ellie Akhgar
Series Photographer: Simon Bray
Illustrator: Pete Hambling
Producer: Eloise Whitmore
Exec Producer: John DrydenA Naked production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
26/04/24•28m 33s
Money Gone – 2. Hands Up
As the UK descends into chaos, certain people take advantage of the situation. The Prime Minister learns there’s more to what’s going on, but an issue with staff walk-outs presents her with a more pressing problem.A fast-paced satirical drama starring Robert Bathurst (Cold Feet, Toast of London), Charlotte Ritchie (Ghosts, Call the Midwife), Aaron Heffernan (War of the Worlds, Brassic) and Josette Simon (Wonder Woman, Blakes 7). Pascal ..... Robert Bathurst
Patricia ..... Josette Simon
Emily ..... Charlotte Ritchie
Ross ..... Aaron Heffernan
Grace ..... Lauren Douglin
Stuart ..... Raj Ghatak
Chris ..... Fergus Craig
Glenn ..... Simon Darwen
Adam ..... Chris Lew Kum Hoi
Bex ..... Sylvie Churnside-Reed
Jeremy Vine ..... himselfWritten by Ed Sellek
Directed by Tony ChurnsideProduction: Leah Marks and Louis Blatherwick
Original Music and Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore and Tony Churnside
Theme sung by Ellie Akhgar
Series Photographer: Simon Bray
Illustrator: Pete Hambling
Producer: Eloise Whitmore
Exec Producer: John DrydenA Naked production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
26/04/24•27m 51s
Money Gone – 1. Insufficient Funds
Valentine’s Day 2025. The UK awakes to financial catastrophe and no one can access any money. Ross sees opportunity as the country descends into chaos, but Grace has picked the worst day run away.A fast-paced satirical drama starring Robert Bathurst (Cold Feet, Toast of London), Charlotte Richie (Ghosts, Call the Midwife), Aaron Heffernan (War of the Worlds, Brassic) and Josette Simon (Wonder Woman, Blakes 7). Cast:
Pascal ..... Robert Bathurst
Patricia ..... Josette Simon
Emily ..... Charlotte Ritchie
Ross ..... Aaron Heffernan
Grace ..... Lauren Douglin
Chris ..... Fergus Craig
Stuart ..... Raj Ghatak
Glenn ..... Simon Darwen
Gavin ..... Chris Lew Kum Hoi
Shopper.....Melody Brown
Bex ..... Sylvie Churnside-Reed
The Home Secretary ..... Leah Marks
The Danish Prime Minister ..... Charlotte Melen
The Chancellor ….. Graeme Hawley
Maggie Philbin ..... herselfIncluding the voices of Ruby Evans, Megan Maguire, George Styman, Molly Diamond, Lawrence Carter, Samuel Carrera Briega, Maya Dhokia, Marco Bosin Salome, Christopher Hoop, Evie Barrow, Neve Clark, Niamh Brockbank, Ruby Mutluay, Ryan GaulWritten by Ed Sellek
Directed by Tony ChurnsideStoryline Consultant: Diane Coyle
Production: Leah Marks and Louis Blatherwick
Original Music and Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore and Tony Churnside
Theme sung by Ellie Akhgar
Series Photographer: Simon Bray
Illustrator: Pete Hambling
Producer: Eloise WhitmoreA Naked production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
26/04/24•28m 34s
Introducing Money Gone
By Ed Sellek.Valentine’s Day 2025. The UK awakes to financial catastrophe and no one can access any money. As the country descends into chaos, some see opportunity, but the powerful want to cling to the status quo. The fate of the country’s economy now lies in the hands of the UK’s Prime Minister.A fast-paced satirical drama starring Robert Bathurst (Cold Feet, Toast of London), Charlotte Richie (Ghosts, Call the Midwife), Aaron Heffernan (War of the Worlds, Brassic) and Josette Simon (Wonder Woman, Blakes 7).A Naked Production for BBC Radio 4.
22/04/24•2m 42s
Silos - 5. Collective
'This is how it happened. We closed our eyes...'
Riv has revealed the secret of the silos. But without him, how do they get access? And what is the code word?CAST:
NAT - Anastasia Hille
ROZMAY - Rakie Ayola
HANNA - Bryony Hannah
HONOUR and JAMES - Raad Rawi
DIZZY - -Waleed Akhtar
MARVIN - Lee Rufford
TIGER -Tayla Kovacevic-Ebong
IVAN – Ben Crowe
JODIE - Anna Fenton-Garvey
INFOVERT VOICE - Teresa Gallagher Writer: Anita Sullivan
Director: Karen Rose
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Sound: David Thomas
Composer: Simon Slater
Exec Producer: Rosalynd WardLegal Advisor on Stasis Rights: Elizabeth Barrett
Cultural Advisor: Francis GallopInterviewees: Ben Fletcher, Leon Kruger, Mareike Guensche, Camy Creffield, Liz Aggiss, Kiwi SamA Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4
22/03/24•28m 25s
Silos - 4. Stasis
'We're missing our targets for renewable energy ...'
Nat discovers that everything is connected. But have they run out of time?CAST:
NAT - Anastasia Hille
RIV - Paul Bazely
ROZMAY - Rakie Ayola
CAROL - Rebekah Staton
IVAN - Ben Crowe
HANNA - Bryony Hannah
HONOUR - Raad Rawi
DIZZY - Waleed Akhtar
JODIE - Anna Fenton-Garvey
MARVIN - Lee Rufford
INFOVERT VOICE - Teresa Gallagher Writer: Anita Sullivan
Director: Karen Rose
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Sound: David Thomas
Composer Simon Slater
Exec Producer: Rosalynd WardLegal Advisor on Stasis rights: Elizabeth Barrett
Cultural Advisor: Francis GallopInterviewees: Ben Fletcher, Leon Kruger, Mareike Guensche, Camy Creffield, Liz Aggiss, Kiwi SamA Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4
22/03/24•28m 20s
Silos - 3. Playlist
'Alone. One journey, then another. Now I am here. Who am I here?'
Marvin reveals disturbing information about Riv. But Nat ignores his advice and returns to Silo 605 and is persuaded to try a playlist. As Hanna takes over Jodie's room, Nat's experience both asleep and awake, gets even stranger. CAST:
NAT - Anastasia Hille
RIV - Paul Bazely
ROZMAY - Rakie Ayola
CAROL - Rebekah Staton
HANNA - Bryony Hannah
HONOUR - Raad Rawi
DIZZY - Waleed Akhtar
JODIE - Anna Fenton-Garvey
MARVIN - Lee Rufford
INFOVERT VOICE - Teresa Gallagher
IVAN - Ben Crowe Writer: Anita Sullivan
Director: Karen Rose
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Sound: David Thomas
Composer Simon Slater
Exec Producer: Rosalynd WardLegal Advisor on Stasis Rights: Elizabeth Barrett
Cultural Advisor: Francis Gallop
Interviewees: Ben Fletcher, Leon Kruger, Mareike Guensche, Camy Creffield, Liz Aggiss, Kiwi SamA Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4
22/03/24•28m 36s
Silos - 2. Acclimatisation
'Why not try an acclimatisation session and see for yourself? You don't even have to shut the lid!'
As Riv persuades Nat to step into a tube, Marvin digs deeper into the tech and is alarmed by what he finds. CAST:
NAT - Anastasia Hille
RIV - Paul Bazely
ROZMAY - Rakie Ayola
CAROL - Rebekah Staton
HONOUR - Raad Rawi
DIZZY - Waleed Akhtar
TIGER - Tayla Kovacevic-Ebong
MARVIN - Lee Rufford
INFOVERT VOICE - Teresa Gallagher
POLICE OFFICER - Ben Crowe Writer: Anita Sullivan
Director: Karen Rose
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Sound: : David Thomas
Composer: Simon Slater
Exec Producer: Rosalynd WardLegal Advisor on Stasis Rights: Elizabeth Barrett
Cultural Advisor: Francis GallopInterviewees: Ben Fletcher, Leon Kruger, Mareike Guensche, Camy Creffield, Liz Aggiss, Kiwi SamA Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4
22/03/24•28m 36s
Silos - 1. Silo 605
'Take a deep sleep vacation. No work, no stress. Guaranteed sweet dreams.' And a cure for the climate crisis too?Climate events have set mass human migration in motion. Radical forms of governance and flawed technology strive to meet the challenges. Nat, a newly qualified lawyer in stasis law, must deal with the fallout. Award-winning writer Anita Sullivan's new drama takes us to Lanza, a fictional island which could be anywhere - and everywhere. In the distant future - or maybe not that far off...CAST:
NAT - Anastasia Hille
RIV - Paul Bazely
ROZMAY - Rakie Ayola
CAROL - Rebekah Staton
BARRY - Ben Crowe
HONOUR - Raad Rawi
JODIE - Anna Fenton-Garvey
INFOVERT VOICE - Teresa Gallagher Director: Karen Rose
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Sound: David Thomas
Composer Simon Slater
Exec Producer: Rosalynd WardLegal Advisor on Stasis Rights: Elizabeth Barrett
Cultural Advisor: Francis GallopInterviewees: Ben Fletcher, Leon Kruger, Mareike Guensche, Camy Creffield, Liz Aggiss, Kiwi SamA Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4
22/03/24•28m 6s
Introducing Silos
Climate events have set mass human migration in motion. Radical forms of governance and flawed technology strive to meet the challenges. Nat, a lawyer, must deal with the fallout.
15/03/24•2m 0s
Love and Other Lies - 5. Long Life
Josie ..... Jessica Gunning
Tyler ..... Anthony J Abraham
Larry ..... Paul Ready
Emma ..... Kitty O'Sullivan
Aiden ..... Ed Coleman
Daria ..... Margaret Cabourn-Smith
Aiden's Mother ..... Jessica TurnerWriter ..... Sarah Cartwright
Script Producer ..... Anne Isger
Production Co-ordinator ..... Gaelan Davis-Connolly
Technical Producers ..... Peter Ringrose & Alison Craig
Composer ..... Alexandra Hamilton-Ayres
Director ..... Sally AvensJosie's catfisher may have weaved a sophisticated web of fake identities but Josie & Tyler are close to working out his true identity.
So all they have to do is find him & persuade him to stop blackmailing them. If only things were that easy.
12/02/24•29m 5s
Love and Other Lies - 4. Happy Family
Josie ..... Jessica Gunning
Tyler ..... Anthony J Abraham
Larry ..... Paul Ready
Daria ..... Margaret Cabourn-Smith
Nick ..... Josh Bryant-Jones
Gemma ..... Rhiannon Neads
Man/Aiden ..... Ed Coleman
Emma ..... Kitty O'SullivanWriter ..... Sarah Cartwright
Script Producer ..... Anne Isger
Technical Producers ..... Peter Ringrose & Alison Craig
Composer ..... Alexandra Hamilton-Ayres
Director ..... Sally AvensJosie and Tyler should be celebrating; they've discovered they're not murderers.
They didn't kill the man who they thought was sextorting Josie but was really just another victim of the catfishers.
So why won't Tyler let Josie go to the police? What exactly is he hiding from her? And who is Pauline?
The thrills keep coming as Josie's suburban life is turned upside down.
12/02/24•28m 8s
Love and Other Lies - 3. Dream Job
Josie ..... Jessica Gunning
Larry ..... Paul Ready
Tyler ..... Anthony J Abraham
Daria ..... Margaret Cabourn-Smith
Aiden ..... Ed Coleman
Emma ..... Kitty O'Sullivan
Gemma ..... Rhiannon Neads
Nick ..... Josh Bryant-Jones
Detective ..... John LightbodyWriter ..... Sarah Cartwright
Script Producer ...... Anne Isger
Technical Producers ..... Peter Ringrose & Alison Craig
Composer ..... Alexandra Hamilton-Ayres
Director ..... Sally AvensJosie & Tyler are working as money mules for a catfishing gang. Blackmailed into the work after they killed the member of the gang who was 'sextorting' Josie.
But that's just the beginning of their problems as now the police want to talk to Josie. Do they know she's a mule or even worse, a murderer?
12/02/24•28m 12s
Love and Other Lies - 2. Wedlock
Josie ..... Jessica Gunning
Tyler ..... Anthony J. Abraham
Larry ..... Paul Ready
Emma ..... Kitty O'Sullivan
Aiden/Man ..... Ed Coleman
Clerk ..... Rhiannon NeadsWriter ..... Sarah Cartwright
Script Producer ..... Anne Isger
Composer ..... Alexandra Hamilton-Ayres
Technical Producers ..... Peter Ringrose & Alison Craig
Director ..... Sally AvensJosie has been the victim of a romance scam. Enlisting the help of Tyler, her daughter's hot headed boyfriend, she believes they have killed her catfisher, but now his gang are after them both and they are going to make them pay one way or another.
12/02/24•28m 20s
Love and Other Lies - 1. Romance
Josie ..... Jessica Gunning
Larry ..... Paul Ready
Tyler ..... Anthony J. Abraham
Aiden ..... Ed Coleman
Emma ..... Kitty O'Sullivan
Nick ..... Josh Bryant-JonesWriter ..... Sarah Cartwright
Script Producer ..... Anne Isger
Technical Producers ..... Peter Ringrose & Alison Craig
Composer ..... Alexandra Hamilton-Ayres
Director ..... Sally AvensWhen an online flirtation turns bad, Josie goes from being titillated to terrified.
Her dream of romance turning into the nightmare of sextortion. Soon she is embroiled in a web of deceit which can barely hold together her suburban life.
A rollercoaster of a comic thriller.
12/02/24•28m 32s
Introducing Love and Other Lies
When an online flirtation turns bad, Josie goes from being titillated to terrified.Her dream of romance turning into the nightmare of sextortion. Soon she is embroiled in a web of deceit which can barely hold together her suburban life.A rollercoaster of a comic thriller.Written by Sarah Cartwright
12/02/24•2m 7s
Sabine - Episode 5
Armed with the USB drive of Sabine’s recordings, Elly retraces her sister’s movements on the night she died. It’s a race against time to find Sabine’s killer and avert further tragedy.When Sabine’s body is found beneath the cliffs in an apparent suicide, her sister Elly is convinced she was murdered. Elly's hunt for the killer takes her deep into the secret life in Brighton her sister kept hidden. Sabine is a new five-part murder mystery by Mark Healy.CAST
Elly ..... Sorcha Groundsell
Sabine ..... Freya Mavor
Mia ..... Aisling Loftus
Oakley ..... Rupert Evans
Daniel ..... Ivanno Jeremiah
Ziggy ..... Ian Dunnett Jr
Becca ..... Rhiannon Neads
Rutherford ..... Jessica Turner
Poppy ..... Juliana LiskWritten by Mark Healy
Directed by Anne Isger
Sound by Keith Graham, Ali Craig and Pete Ringrose
Production Co-ordination by Gaelan Davis-Connolly Sabine is a BBC Audio Production for Radio 4
09/02/24•28m 32s
Sabine - Episode 4
Elly’s found a USB drive of Sabine’s secret recordings, meant for Elly’s eyes only. A dangerous side of Sabine’s hidden life is revealed, in the weeks leading up to her death. In this episode, Sabine tells her own story.When Sabine’s body is found beneath the cliffs in an apparent suicide, her sister Elly is convinced she was murdered. Elly's hunt for the killer takes her deep into the life in Brighton her sister kept secret. Sabine is a new five-part murder mystery by Mark Healy.CAST
Sabine ..... Freya Mavor
Oakley ..... Rupert Evans
Daniel ..... Ivanno Jeremiah
Becca ..... Rhiannon Neads
Ziggy ..... Ian Dunnett Jr
Rutherford ..... Jessica TurnerWritten by Mark Healy
Directed by Anne Isger
Sound by Keith Graham, Ali Craig and Pete Ringrose
Production Co-ordination by Gaelan Davis-Connolly Sabine is a BBC Audio Production for Radio 4
09/02/24•28m 44s
Sabine - Episode 3
After a terrifying night, Elly is sure she knows who killed Sabine. But crucial evidence has now been stolen. When Sabine’s body is found beneath the cliffs in an apparent suicide, her sister Elly is convinced she was murdered. Elly's hunt for the killer takes her deep into the secret life in Brighton her sister kept hidden. Sabine is a new five-part murder mystery by Mark Healy. CAST
Elly ..... Sorcha Groundsell
Sabine ..... Freya Mavor
Mia ..... Aisling Loftus
Oakley ..... Rupert Evans
Daniel ..... Ivanno Jeremiah
Becca ..... Rhiannon Neads
Poppy ..... Juliana Lisk
Sullivan ..... John LightbodyWritten by Mark Healy
Directed by Anne Isger
Sound by Keith Graham, Ali Craig and Pete Ringrose
Production Co-ordination by Gaelan Davis-Connolly Sabine is a BBC Audio Production for Radio 4
09/02/24•27m 54s
Sabine - Episode 2
Elly’s been staying in Sabine’s flat to pack up her things. But after finding some surprising evidence in her sister's room, Elly’s desperate to find out who ‘F’ is. When Sabine’s body is found beneath the cliffs in an apparent suicide, her sister Elly is convinced she was murdered. Elly's hunt for the killer takes her deep into the secret life in Brighton her sister kept hidden. Sabine is a new five-part murder mystery by Mark Healy.CAST
Elly ..... Sorcha Groundsell
Sabine ..... Freya Mavor
Oakley ..... Rupert Evans
Daniel ..... Ivanno Jeremiah
Gabe ..... Tommy Sim’aan
Mia ..... Aisling Loftus
Ziggy ..... Ian Dunnett Jr
Poppy ..... Juliana LiskWritten by Mark Healy
Directed by Anne Isger
Sound by Keith Graham, Ali Craig and Pete Ringrose
Production Co-ordination by Gaelan Davis-Connolly Sabine is a BBC Audio Production for Radio 4
09/02/24•27m 57s
Sabine - Episode 1
When Sabine’s body is found beneath the cliffs in an apparent suicide, her sister Elly is convinced she was murdered. Elly's hunt for the killer takes her deep into the secret life her sister kept hidden. Elly has gone to Brighton to pack up her sister’s university room and wait for the results of the post-mortem. But things aren’t quite adding up, and Elly soon starts to unearth the secrets that Sabine was keeping from her. Sabine is a new five-part murder mystery by Mark Healy.CAST
Elly ..... Sorcha Groundsell
Sabine ..... Freya Mavor
Mia ..... Aisling Loftus
Gabe ..... Tommy Sim’aan
Daniel ..... Ivanno Jeremiah
Sullivan ..... John Lightbody
Poppy ..... Juliana Lisk
Elly’s Mum ..... Jessica TurnerWritten by Mark Healy
Directed by Anne Isger
Sound by Keith Graham, Ali Craig and Pete Ringrose
Production Co-ordination by Gaelan Davis-Connolly Sabine is a BBC Audio Production for Radio 4
09/02/24•28m 17s
Introducing Sabine
Elly’s hunting for her sister Sabine’s killer. And everyone has something to hide. Even Sabine herself.A brand new five-part murder mystery by Mark Healy comes to BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. The whole series is available on BBC Sounds from 9 February 2023.
09/02/24•2m 15s
Cobalt - Episode 5
The series concludes and everything returns to earth. Series creators Eno Mfon and Darragh MortellEpisode 5 by Eno MfonORIGINAL MUSIC by Kaidi TathamCAST
Maita - Saffron Coomber
Julian - John Pfumojena
Manfred - Jude Akuwudike
Bevin - Tonderai Munyevu
Lagos Police Officer - Richard Pepple
Criminals - Tyler Cameron, John LightbodySound: Catherine Robinson and Nigel Lewis
Director: John Norton
A BBC Audio Drama Wales Production
12/01/24•28m 34s
Cobalt - Episode 4
News about dad comes through, and Maita and Julian decide to drive to NigeriaSeries creators Eno Mfon and Darragh MortellEpisode 4 by Darragh MortellORIGINAL MUSIC by Kaidi TathamCAST
Maita - Saffron Coomber
Julian - John Pfumojena
Manfred - Jude Akuwudike
Kenny - Ashley Zhangazha
Morgue Assistant - Diana Yekinni
Newsreaders - Tyler Cameron, Diana Yekinni, Bevin MagamaSound: Catherine Robinson and Nigel Lewis
Director: John Norton
A BBC Audio Drama Wales Production
12/01/24•28m 26s
Cobalt - Episode 3
Maita's in Zimbabawe looking for her dad. She's not ready for what she finds.Series creators Eno Mfon and Darragh MortellEpisode 3 by Eno MfonORIGINAL MUSIC by Kaidi TathamCAST
Maita - Saffron Coomber
Julian - John Pfumojena
Mum - Caitlin Richards
Chiedza - Chipo MushukuSound: Catherine Robinson and Nigel Lewis
Director: John Norton
A BBC Audio Drama Wales Production
12/01/24•28m 7s
Cobalt - Episode 2
Maita goes to see her dad for her birthday, but he's not in...and there's something strange about his flat. When she goes to look for him down the docks where he works, she discovers there is more than just her dad that has gone missing. Convinced he has gone back to Zimbabwe, she drops everything and follows him there. Series creators Eno Mfon and Darragh MortellEpisode 2 by Darragh MortellORIGINAL MUSIC by Kaidi TathamCAST
Maita - Saffron Coomber
Julian - John Pfumojena
Mum - Caitlin Richards
Gurai - Chipo Kureya
Derek - John Lightbody
Taxi Driver/ Barman - Dalumuzi Moyo
Highfield Resident - Bevin Magama
Newsreaders and TikTokers - Kitty O'Sullivan, Rhiannon Neads & Tyler Cameron Sound: Catherine Robinson and Nigel Lewis
Director: John Norton
A BBC Audio Drama Wales Production
12/01/24•28m 40s
Cobalt - Episode 1
Maita goes to see her dad for her birthday, but he's not in...and there's something strange about his flat. When she goes to look for him down the docks where he works, she discovers there is more than just her dad that has gone missing.Series creators Eno Mfon and Darragh MortellEpisode 1 by Eno MfonORIGINAL MUSIC by Kaidi TathamCAST
Maita - Saffron Coomber
Julian - John Pfumojena
Bevin - Tonderai Munyevu
Mum- Caitlin Richards
Tony - Dean Rehman
Chatty Caryl - Carys Eleri
Meditation voice, TikToker - Kitty O'Sullivan
Newsreader, TikToker - Rhiannon Neads
Woman on tape - Chipo Mushuku
Not Jehovahs, TikTokers - Tyler Cameron and John LightbodySound: Catherine Robinson and Nigel Lewis
Director: John Norton
A BBC Audio Drama Wales Production
12/01/24•28m 20s
Introducing Cobalt
A global thriller questioning the guardianship of the earth and our own sense of home. Written by Eno Mfon and Darragh Mortell, whose previous work together includes the Prix Italia shortlisted Siege. With original music by Kaidi Tatham.
05/01/24•2m 33s
English Rose - 5: Fire and Ice
By Helen Cross.Rose is getting closer to the truth and learning about her own heritage is helping her grow in strength. The vampires are arriving from Europe by Maya's invitation and Austin and Jack are plotting. Can she keep Gully safe and whose side is Maya on? Stylish and surprising fantasy horror with a comic twist, starring Alexandra Mardell (Coronation Street) and Demetri Goritsas (Ten Percent).
With music by Dana Margolin and Sam Yardley of Mercury-nominated band, Porridge Radio.Helen Cross wrote ‘My Summer of Love’ which won a Betty Trask award and was made into a Bafta-winning film with Emily Blunt (recently rated her best film in The Guardian top ten Emily Blunt films). Mary Ward-Lowery won Best Director in 2020 Audio Drama Awards.Rose ... Alexandra Mardell
Maya ... Miranda Braun
Austin ... Demetri Goritsas
Siobhan ... Deirdre Mullins
Delphine ... Yasemin Özdemir
Mam ... Jane Thornton
Jack ... Tyler Cameron
Gym owner ... Don Gilet
Dakota ... Rhiannon Neads
Alina ... Kitty O'Sullivan
Englishman ... Martin Bonger
Angry Man ... Douglas Hodgson
Gully ... Bruce CasswellOriginal music written and performed by Dana Margolin and Sam Yardley of Porridge Radio.Sound design by Ilse Lademann and Mary Ward-Lowery
Assistant Producer ... Alison Crawford
Director ... Mary Ward-Lowery
01/12/23•30m 4s
English Rose - 4: Young Blood
By Helen Cross. It seems that Rose has been chasing after the wrong father. But neither of the men in Gully's life are great role models. And they're definitely up to something. Meanwhile, Delphine has disappeared.Stylish and surprising fantasy horror with a comic twist, starring Alexandra Mardell (Coronation Street) and Demetri Goritsas (Ten Percent).
With music by Dana Margolin and Sam Yardley of Mercury-nominated band, Porridge Radio.Helen Cross wrote ‘My Summer of Love’ which won a Betty Trask award and was made into a Bafta-winning film with Emily Blunt (recently rated her best film in The Guardian top ten Emily Blunt films). Mary Ward-Lowery won Best Director in 2020 Audio Drama Awards.Rose ... Alexandra Mardell
Maya ... Miranda Braun
Austin ... Demetri Goritsas
Siobhan ... Deirdre Mullins
Delphine ... Yasemin Özdemir
Mam ... Jane Thornton
Jack ... Tyler Cameron
Gym owner ... Don Gilet
Dakota ... Rhiannon Neads
Alina ... Kitty O'Sullivan
Englishman ... Martin Bonger
Angry Man ... Douglas Hodgson
Gully ... Bruce CasswellOriginal music written and performed by Dana Margolin and Sam Yardley of Porridge Radio.Sound design by Ilse Lademann and Mary Ward-Lowery
Assistant Producer ... Alison Crawford
Director ... Mary Ward-Lowery
01/12/23•28m 37s
English Rose - 3: Transylvania
By Helen Cross.
Rose won't survive 'the Old Land'. Her Mam means Transylvania.
So when Rose arrives at a picturesque town in the shadow of the Carpathian Mountains, she's on high alert.
Rose's arrival is a nasty surprise for Siobhan too. She wants to go home, yes, but not in a body bag. And if Austin's 'reappeared' here, then Rose has to be ready for a fight. Stylish and surprising fantasy horror with a comic twist, starring Alexandra Mardell (Coronation Street) and Demetri Goritsas (Ten Percent).
With music by Dana Margolin and Sam Yardley of Mercury-nominated band, Porridge Radio.Helen Cross wrote ‘My Summer of Love’ which won a Betty Trask award and was made into a Bafta-winning film with Emily Blunt (recently rated her best film in The Guardian top ten Emily Blunt films). Mary Ward-Lowery won Best Director in 2020 Audio Drama Awards.Rose ... Alexandra Mardell
Maya ... Miranda Braun
Austin ... Demetri Goritsas
Siobhan ... Deirdre Mullins
Delphine ... Yasemin Özdemir
Mam ... Jane Thornton
Jack ... Tyler Cameron
Gym owner ... Don Gilet
Dakota ... Rhiannon Neads
Alina ... Kitty O'Sullivan
Englishman ... Martin Bonger
Angry Man ... Douglas Hodgson
Gully ... Bruce CasswellOriginal music written and performed by Dana Margolin and Sam Yardley of Porridge Radio.Sound design by Ilse Lademann and Mary Ward-Lowery
Assistant Producer ... Alison Crawford
Director ... Mary Ward-Lowery
01/12/23•28m 14s
English Rose - 2: Beware of the Dog
By Helen Cross.
Rose is beginning to regret her part in Maya's transformation, and she's suspicious about Maya's plans for a 'rejuvenation' spa in the California Hills. She can see that Maya is already deeply in love with the night. But Rose's first task is to check on baby Gully. Is he behind the telepathic messages she keeps getting? Stylish and surprising fantasy horror with a comic twist, starring Alexandra Mardell (Coronation Street) and Demetri Goritsas (Ten Percent).
With music by Dana Margolin and Sam Yardley of Mercury-nominated band, Porridge Radio.Helen Cross wrote ‘My Summer of Love’ which won a Betty Trask award and was made into a Bafta-winning film with Emily Blunt (recently rated her best film in The Guardian top ten Emily Blunt films). Mary Ward-Lowery won Best Director in 2020 Audio Drama Awards.Rose ... Alexandra Mardell
Maya ... Miranda Braun
Austin ... Demetri Goritsas
Siobhan ... Deirdre Mullins
Delphine ... Yasemin Özdemir
Mam ... Jane Thornton
Jack ... Tyler Cameron
Gym owner ... Don Gilet
Dakota ... Rhiannon Neads
Alina ... Kitty O'Sullivan
Englishman ... Martin Bonger
Angry Man ... Douglas Hodgson
Gully ... Bruce CasswellOriginal music written and performed by Dana Margolin and Sam Yardley of Porridge Radio.Sound design by Ilse Lademann and Mary Ward-Lowery
Assistant Producer ... Alison Crawford
Director ... Mary Ward-Lowery
01/12/23•28m 20s
English Rose - 1: Go West Young Girl
By Helen Cross.Rose has made a fresh start in the City of Angels and life feels good. But she can't ignore the past, and now it's starting to bite.Her ex-boss Maya is loving never getting older and has Rose to thank for that. Maya has big plans for a 'rejuvenation' spa in the California hills, but Rose suspects all is not what it seems. On top of that she's worried that someone, or something, is trying to send her telepathic messages. But are they to warn her, or frighten her? Stylish and surprising fantasy horror with a comic twist, starring Alexandra Mardell (Coronation Street) and Demetri Goritsas (Ten Percent). With music by Dana Margolin and Sam Yardley of Mercury-nominated band, Porridge Radio.Helen Cross wrote ‘My Summer of Love’ which won a Betty Trask award and was made into a Bafta-winning film with Emily Blunt (recently rated her best film in The Guardian top ten Emily Blunt films). Mary Ward-Lowery won Best Director in 2020 Audio Drama Awards.Rose ... Alexandra Mardell
Maya ... Miranda Braun
Austin ... Demetri Goritsas
Siobhan ... Deirdre Mullins
Delphine ... Yasemin Özdemir
Mam ... Jane Thornton
Jack ... Tyler Cameron
Gym owner ... Don Gilet
Dakota ... Rhiannon Neads
Alina ... Kitty O'Sullivan
Englishman ... Martin Bonger
Angry Man ... Douglas Hodgson
Gully ... Bruce CasswellOriginal music written and performed by Dana Margolin and Sam Yardley of Porridge Radio.Sound design by Ilse Lademann and Mary Ward-Lowery
Assistant Producer ... Alison Crawford
Director ... Mary Ward-Lowery
01/12/23•28m 16s
Previously on English Rose
Rose is a young girl from Whitby, with a taste for bloody revenge: the perfect nanny for Baby Gulliver. But nothing in New York turned out as planned.A reminder of the events of the first series of English Rose before you dive into series 2.
01/12/23•1m 41s
Introducing English Rose - Series 2
Rose has come from Whitby to the City of Angels to make a fresh start. It’s not easy being a vampire. And now the past is starting to bite.The supernatural drama written by award-winning author Helen Cross returns to BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. The whole series is available on BBC Sounds from 1 December, 2023.
27/11/23•1m 55s
Spores – Episode 5: Mycosis
A psychological horror story set in rural Wales amid the mysterious world of mycelium.When social worker Cassie discovers mould in the flat of a vulnerable service user she puts it down to poor quality housing. But then she discovers it in her own house and begins to fear for the safety of her family.For partner Morgan and young son Bryn, it’s not the mould that troubles them but Cassie’s mental health. As the fungus continues to grow and spread, Cassie resorts to more extreme measures to combat it. But why will no one listen to her when she warns of danger? With Hywel’s help Cassie begins to find answers. But they are not the ones she wanted. In Greek mythology, Cassandra was condemned to speak the truth yet never be believed. A story of trust and what happens when we lose it. And of a hidden threat attacking the very thing that makes us powerful. Written and created by Marietta KirkbrideCassie …… Kate O’Flynn
Interviewer ….. Laurel Lefkow
Hywel ….. Lloyd Meredith
Morgan…… Owain Gwynn
Bryn …… Macsen Ovens
Joyce ….. Kezrena James
Ola …… Aggy K. Adams
Theo …… Richard Corgan
Young Helen …… Lily Anne LefkowOther voices played by the castProduction Manager: Anna de Wolff Evans
Production Assistant: Teresa Milewski
Executive Producer: Sara DaviesTitle Music: Ioana Selaru & Melo-Zed
Sound Design: Jon NichollsDirected and Produced by Nicolas JacksonAn Afonica production for BBC Radio 4
20/11/23•32m 35s
Spores – Episode 4: Rot
A psychological horror story set in rural Wales amid the mysterious world of mycelium.When social worker Cassie discovers mould in the flat of a vulnerable service user she puts it down to poor quality housing. But then she discovers it in her own house and begins to fear for the safety of her family.For partner Morgan and young son Bryn, it’s not the mould that troubles them but Cassie’s mental health. As the fungus continues to grow and spread, Cassie resorts to more extreme measures to combat it. But why will no one listen to her when she warns of danger? When Ola proves an uncertain ally, Cassie is forced to turn back to Hywel for help.In Greek mythology, Cassandra was condemned to speak the truth yet never be believed. A story of trust and what happens when we lose it. And of a hidden threat attacking the very thing that makes us powerful. Written and created by Marietta KirkbrideCassie …… Kate O’Flynn
Ola …… Aggy K. Adams
Interviewer ….. Laurel Lefkow
Hywel ….. Lloyd Meredith
Morgan…… Owain Gwynn
Bryn …… Macsen Ovens
Health Professional ….. Kezrena James
Theo …… Richard Corgan
Young Helen …… Lily Anne LefkowOther voices played by the castProduction Manager: Anna de Wolff Evans
Production Assistant: Teresa Milewski
Executive Producer: Sara DaviesTitle Music: Ioana Selaru & Melo-Zed
Sound Design: Jon NichollsDirected and Produced by Nicolas JacksonAn Afonica production for BBC Radio 4
20/11/23•32m 11s
Spores – Episode 3: Drift
A psychological horror story set in rural Wales amid the mysterious world of mycelium.When social worker Cassie discovers mould in the flat of a vulnerable service user she puts it down to poor quality housing. But then she discovers it in her own house and begins to fear for the safety of her family.For partner Morgan and young son Bryn, it’s not the mould that troubles them but Cassie’s mental health. As the fungus continues to grow and spread, Cassie resorts to more extreme measures to combat it. But why will no one listen to her when she warns of danger? Cassie finds an ally in the reclusive Hywel when the Polish girl makes contact again. In Greek mythology, Cassandra was condemned to speak the truth yet never be believed. A story of trust and what happens when we lose it. And of a hidden threat attacking the very thing that makes us powerful. Written and created by Marietta KirkbrideCassie …… Kate O’Flynn
Ola …… Aggy K. Adams
Hywel ….. Lloyd Meredith
Interviewer ….. Laurel Lefkow
Morgan…… Owain GwynnOther voices played by the castProduction Manager: Anna de Wolff Evans
Production Assistant: Teresa Milewski
Executive Producer: Sara DaviesTitle Music: Ioana Selaru & Melo-Zed
Sound Design: Jon NichollsDirected and Produced by Nicolas JacksonAn Afonica production for BBC Radio 4
20/11/23•30m 38s
Spores – Episode 2: Seed
A psychological horror story set in rural Wales amid the mysterious world of mycelium.When social worker Cassie discovers mould in the flat of a vulnerable service user she puts it down to poor quality housing. But then she discovers it in her own house and begins to fear for the safety of her family.For partner Morgan and young son Bryn, it’s not the mould that troubles them but Cassie’s mental health. As the fungus continues to grow and spread, Cassie resorts to more extreme measures to combat it. But why will no one listen to her when she warns of danger? An ethereal “sporing event” forces Cassie to make a desperate decision. In Greek mythology, Cassandra was condemned to speak the truth yet never be believed. A story of trust and what happens when we lose it. And of a hidden threat attacking the very thing that makes us powerful. Written and created by Marietta KirkbrideCassie …… Kate O’Flynn
Morgan…… Owain Gwynn
Interviewer ….. Laurel Lefkow
Bryn …… Macsen Ovens
Joyce ….. Kezrena James
Huw …… Richard Corgan
Hywel ….. Lloyd MeredithOther voices played by the castProduction Manager: Anna de Wolff Evans
Production Assistant: Teresa Milewski
Executive Producer: Sara DaviesTitle Music: Ioana Selaru & Melo-Zed
Sound Design: Jon NichollsDirected and Produced by Nicolas JacksonAn Afonica production for BBC Radio 4
20/11/23•32m 10s
Spores – Episode 1: Growth
A psychological horror story set in rural Wales amid the mysterious world of mycelium.When social worker Cassie discovers mould in the flat of a vulnerable service user she puts it down to poor quality housing. But then she discovers it in her own house and begins to fear for the safety of her family.For partner Morgan and young son Bryn, it’s not the mould that troubles them but Cassie’s mental health. As the fungus continues to grow and spread, Cassie resorts to more extreme measures to combat it. But why will no one listen to her when she warns of danger? The appearance of a mysterious Polish girl adds fuel to the friction within the family.In Greek mythology, Cassandra was condemned to speak the truth yet never be believed. A story of trust and what happens when we lose it. And of a hidden threat attacking the very thing that makes us powerful.
Written and created by Marietta KirkbrideCassie …… Kate O’Flynn
Interviewer ….. Laurel Lefkow
Morgan ..... Owain Gwynn
Joyce ….. Kezrena James
Bryn …… Macsen Ovens
Huw …… Richard Corgan
Ola …… Aggy K. AdamsOther voices played by the castProduction Manager: Anna de Wolff Evans
Production Assistant: Teresa Milewski
Executive Producer: Sara DaviesTitle Music: Ioana Selaru & Melo-Zed
Sound Design: Jon NichollsDirected and Produced by Nicolas JacksonAn Afonica production for BBC Radio 4
20/11/23•27m 25s
Introducing Spores
A psychological horror story set in rural Wales amid the mysterious world of mycelium.When social worker Cassie discovers mould in the flat of a vulnerable service user she puts it down to poor quality housing. But then she discovers it in her own house and begins to fear for the safety of her family.For partner Morgan and young son Bryn, it’s not the mould that troubles them but Cassie’s mental health. As the fungus continues to grow and spread, Cassie resorts to more extreme measures to combat it. But why will no one listen to her when she warns of danger?
In Greek mythology, Cassandra was condemned to speak the truth yet never be believed.A story of trust and what happens when we lose it. And of a hidden threat attacking the very thing that makes us powerful.
13/11/23•2m 22s
Harland - 5. Diu triach
Lucy Catherine's supernatural thriller reaches its apocalyptic conclusion. Sarah may still be at his side but Dan finds the world around him is being ripped apart as forces unleashed centuries ago come crashing into the present. The Hare Witches will not be denied. Dan ..... Tyger Drew-Honey
Sarah ..... Ayesha Antoine
Janis ..... Fiona Skinner
Fordingbridge ..... Sean Baker
Keshia ..... Rhiannon Neads
Molly Gold ..... Carolyn Pickles
Dom Rob ..... Josh Bryant-Jones
DJ ..... Don GiletProduction Co-ordinator ..... Jenny Mendez
Technical Producer ..... Andrew Garratt
Sound Design by Peter Ringrose and Caleb Knightley
Directed by Toby Swift
A BBC Audio Production for BBC Radio 4
20/10/23•29m 11s
Harland - 4. Diu eathamon
Fordingbridge is on the trail of Keshia who he believes is a Hare Witch. Still devastated by his father's betrayal, Dan continues his search for the four Hare Witches not yet knowing if they will bring about salvation or the end of the world. By Lucy Catherine.Dan ..... Tyger Drew-Honey
Morris ..... Rupert Holliday Evans
Sadie ..... Melissa Advani
Sarah ..... Ayesha Antoine
Fordingbridge ..... Sean Baker
Keshia ..... Rhiannon Neads
DCI Cummins ..... John Lightbody
Dom-Rob ..... Josh Bryant-Jones
DJ ..... Don GiletProduction Co-ordinator ..... Jenny Mendez
Technical Producer ..... Andrew Garratt
Sound Design by Peter Ringrose and Caleb Knightley
Directed by Toby Swift
A BBC Audio Production for BBC Radio 4
20/10/23•28m 22s
Harland - 3. Diu iath
Deep in the woods of reclusive industrialist Darius Fordingbridge's estate, Dan meets a surprising new ally. Together they go in search of the third of the four Hare Witch. By Lucy Catherine.Dan ..... Tyger Drew-Honey
Morris ..... Rupert Holliday Evans
Keshia ..... Rhiannon Neads
Sadie ..... Melissa Advani
Sarah ..... Ayesha Antoine
Reception-Bot ..... Kitty O’SullivanProduction Co-ordinator ..... Jenny Mendez
Technical Producer ..... Andrew Garratt
Sound Design by Peter Ringrose and Caleb Knightley
Directed by Toby Swift
A BBC Audio Production for BBC Radio 4
20/10/23•27m 54s
Harland - 2. Diu mart
Lucy Catherine's supernatural thriller continues. On the run from the police, Dan has sought refuge inside the trunk of the ancient Wych Elm which still stands amidst the charred ruins of Harland's shopping centre. Dan ..... Tyger Drew-Honey
Morris ..... Rupert Holliday Evans
Sadie ..... Melissa Advani
Sarah ..... Ayesha Antoine
Janis ..... Fiona Skinner
DCI Cummins ..... John Lightbody
Fordingbridge ..... Sean Baker
Dom-Rob ..... Josh Bryant-Jones
Melangell ..... Kitty O’Sullivan
Security Guard ..... Tyler CameronProduction Co-ordinator ..... Jenny Mendez
Technical Producer ..... Andrew Garratt
Sound Design by Peter Ringrose and Caleb Knightley
Directed by Toby Swift
A BBC Audio Production for BBC Radio 4
20/10/23•28m 19s
Harland - 1. Diu luna
Lucy Catherine's supernatural thriller returns to Harland, the new town haunted by its bloody past. Six weeks have passed and Dan is under house arrest, suspected of murder, arson and abducting a baby. His search for missing police detective Sarah Ward and the answer to the mystery of the Hare Witches seems to be at an end.Dan ..... Tyger Drew-Honey
Morris ..... Rupert Holliday Evans
Sadie ..... Melissa Advani
Sarah ..... Ayesha Antoine
Janis ..... Fiona Skinner
DCI Cummins ..... John Lightbody
Security Guard ..... Tyler Cameron
DJ ..... Don Gilet
Tool Voice ..... Kitty O’SullivanProduction Co-ordinator ..... Jenny Mendez
Technical Producer ..... Andrew Garratt
Sound Design by Peter Ringrose and Caleb Knightley
Directed by Toby Swift
A BBC Audio Production for BBC Radio 4
20/10/23•27m 58s
Introducing Harland - the final series
Lucy Catherine's supernatural thriller reaches its third and final series. Ex-CCTV operative Dan (Tyger Drew-Honey) is in search of Sarah, a police detective who mysteriously disappeared when a sink hole opened up on a housing estate in the new town of Harland. His quest has led to his current house arrest for suspected murder, arson and the abduction of a baby.
13/10/23•3m 44s
The System - Method 5: Die
Five Methods for Overcoming Mortality.Season finale of Ben Lewis’ propulsive thriller. When the Children of the Green Man open the castle gates to a mob of gamers, it becomes clear that a storm is coming. The fate of everyone is now in the hands of the few. But whose version of reality will win out?Cast: Maya… Siena Kelly
Jake … Jack Rowan
Coyote…Divian Ladwa
Robin…Ryan Sampson
Matt Finch…Rhashan StoneOriginal music and sound design by Danny Krass
A BBC Scotland Production directed by Kirsty Williams
06/10/23•28m 39s
The System - Method 4: Turn into a Cyborg and Fly to Mars
Five Methods for Overcoming Mortality.Season 3 of Ben Lewis’ award-winning thriller. A community of activists vowing to make the earth sacred again, a mob of gamers desperate to win the augmented reality game that’s sweeping the nation and an elite group of super rich party goers are all making their way towards Matt Finch’s Scottish castle.
It’s his 50th birthday and tonight he fully expects to be assassinated. Cast: Maya… Siena Kelly
Jake … Jack Rowan
Coyote…Divian Ladwa
Carly and Amanda…Lois Chimimba
Robin and Voice of the Game…Ryan Sampson
Matt Finch…Rhashan StonePercussion by Alon IlsarOriginal music and sound design by Danny Krass
A BBC Scotland Production directed by Kirsty Williams
06/10/23•27m 35s
The System - Method 3: Find a God and Pray
Five Methods for Overcoming Mortality.Season 3 of Ben Lewis’ award-winning thriller. Pulled from her safe house by an unusual woman, Maya finds herself on an unexpected journey of self-discovery.
Meanwhile Jake attempts to get to the bottom of where she’s disappeared to by challenging Robin – the enigmatic man with the red mullet. Cast:
Maya… Siena Kelly
Jake … Jack Rowan
Coyote…Divian Ladwa
Wendy … Amelia Bullmore
Robin…Ryan Sampson
Matt Finch and Control…Rhashan StoneOriginal music and sound design by Danny Krass
A BBC Scotland Production directed by Kirsty Williams
29/09/23•27m 56s
The System - Method 2: Fill the Hole
Five Methods for Overcoming Mortality.Season 3 of Ben Lewis’ award-winning thriller. Ankle-tagged by the authorities and cancelled by the media, Maya is trying to focus on a life of hedonism when she begins to suspect someone is trying to kill her. Are they? Or is there something even more surreal about to unfold? Cast: Maya… Siena Kelly
Coyote…Divian Ladwa
Reggie…Ian Dunnett Jnr
Robin…Ryan SampsonOriginal music and sound design by Danny Krass
A BBC Scotland Production directed by Kirsty Williams
22/09/23•27m 16s
The System - Method 1: Denial
Five Methods for Overcoming Mortality.Ben Lewis’ award-winning thriller returns for a third and final season. Maya and Jake were once close siblings. Now they’re divided in an increasingly divided world. Maya’s infamy as an activist fighting for social change and climate consciousness has pushed her to the margins, whilst Jake’s commitment to serve king and country has placed him at the centre of a society increasingly intolerant of people on the fringe.
But Maya and Jake’s worlds are about to collide in what will become a fight for survival. For them. And for us. Cast:
Jake … Jack Rowan
Maya… Siena Kelly
Coyote…Divian Ladwa
Carly…Lois Chimimba
Ash…Ian Dunnett Jnr
Matt Finch … Rhashan Stone
Voice of the Game…Ryan SampsonOriginal music and sound design by Danny Krass
A BBC Scotland Production directed by Kirsty Williams
15/09/23•28m 27s
Introducing The System S3 - Five Methods for Overcoming Mortality
The System S3 - Five Methods for Overcoming Mortality. Ben Lewis’ award-winning propulsive thriller returns for a third and final season.When an immersive online game spills into the real world, siblings Maya and Jake find themselves pulled into a fight for survival. For them. And for us.
12/09/23•2m 25s
There’s Something I Need to Tell You - 5: Friends
After agreeing to help a mysterious stranger, a young couple are implicated in an assassination at their hotel. They find themselves plunged into a deadly game of political score-settling that spans the world and from which they must run to survive. A global thriller of espionage, money and murder. In Episode 5, Istanbul, the Russian oligarch and his superyacht…With very strong language.By John Scott Dryden and Misha KawnelCast:
Jake.....Chris Lew Kum Hoi
Kayla.....Sophia Del Pizzo
Yuri.....Nick Nevern
Marty.....Chris AndersonOther parts:
Yasmine Alice
Nezar Alderazi
Nicholas Goh
Walles Hamonde
Jay Lim
Megan Soh &
Sheng Chien TsaiOriginal music by Sacha PuttnamProduction:
Sound Design: Joseff Harris & John Scott Dryden
Sound Engineer: Paul Clark
Production Assistant: Joe Troy
Producer: Emma Hearn
Director: John Scott DrydenA Goldhawk Production for BBC Radio 4.
11/08/23•36m 0s
There’s Something I Need to Tell You - 4: The Party
After agreeing to help a mysterious stranger, a young couple are implicated in an assassination at their hotel. They find themselves plunged into a deadly game of political score-settling that spans the world and from which they must run to survive. A global thriller of espionage, money and murder. In Episode 4, the Thai Senator, an interrogation, a private jet…By John Scott Dryden and Misha KawnelCast:
Jake.....Chris Lew Kum Hoi
Kayla.....Sophia Del Pizzo
Yuri.....Nick Nevern
Senator.....Song Hung Chang
Anuman.....Akie Kotabe
Thai Captain.....Sheng Chien Tsai
Senator’s Security.....Nicholas Goh & Jay LimOther parts played by:
Yasmine Alice
Nezar Alderazi
Nicholas Goh
Walles Hamonde
Megan Soh &
Sheng Chien TsaiOriginal music by Sacha PuttnamProduction:
Sound Design: Joseff Harris & John Scott Dryden
Sound Engineer: Paul Clark
Production Assistant: Joe Troy
Producer: Emma Hearn
Director: John Scott DrydenA Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
11/08/23•28m 58s
There’s Something I Need to Tell You - 3: The Invitation
After agreeing to help a mysterious stranger, a young couple are implicated in an assassination at their hotel. They find themselves plunged into a deadly game of political score-settling that spans the world and from which they must run to survive. A global thriller of espionage, money and murder. In Episode 3, A Bangkok escape, another death, an unexpected invite…By John Scott Dryden and Misha KawnelCast:
Jake.....Chris Lew Kum Hoi
Kayla.....Sophia Del Pizzo
Terry.....Nick Nevern
Miriam.....Jennifer Armour
Zidane.....Walles Hamonde
Official.....Nezar AlderaziOther parts played by:
Yasmine Alice
Nezar Alderazi
Hugo Dyden
Leela-Grace Dryden
Nicholas Goh
Walles Hamonde
Jay Lim
Ayeesha Menon
Megan Soh
Sheng Chien TsaiOriginal music by Sacha PuttnamProduction:
Sound Design: Joseff Harris & John Scott Dryden
Sound Engineer: Paul Clark
Production Assistant: Jo Troy
Producer: Emma Hearn
Director: John Scott DrydenA Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4.
11/08/23•29m 13s
There’s Something I Need to Tell You - 2: Big Problem
After agreeing to help a mysterious stranger, a young couple are implicated in an assassination at their hotel. They find themselves plunged into a deadly game of political score-settling that spans the world and from which they must run to survive. A global thriller of espionage, money and murder. In Episode 2: Death in Dubai, a secret agent, the police…With very strong language.By John Scott Dryden and Misha KawnelJake.....Chris Lew Kum Hoi
Kayla.....Sophia Del Pizzo
Miriam.....Jennifer Armour
Tour Guide.....Nezar Alderazi
Inspector Zidane.....Walles HamondeOther parts played by:
Nezar Alderazi
Yasmine Alice
Chris Anderson
Megan SohOriginal music by Sacha PuttnamProduction:
Sound Design: Joseff Harris & John Scott Dryden
Sound Engineer: Paul Clark
Production Assistant: Jo Troy
Producer: Emma Hearn
Director: John Scott DrydenA Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4.
11/08/23•30m 35s
There’s Something I Need to Tell You - 1: Tennis Buddies
After agreeing to help a mysterious stranger, young couple Jake and Kayla are implicated in an assassination at their hotel. They find themselves plunged into a deadly game of political score-settling that spans the world and from which they must run to survive. A global thriller of espionage, money and murder. In Episode 1, a five-star hotel, contract killers and a chance encounter in Dubai…By John Scott Dryden and Misha KawnelCast:
Jake.....Chris Lew Kum Hoi
Kayla.....Sophia Del Pizzo
Omar.....Nick Nevern
Marty.....Chris Anderson
Barman..... Nezar AlderaziOther parts played by:
Yasmine Alice
Jennifer Armour
Walles Hamonde
Megan SohOriginal music by Sacha PuttnamProduction:
Sound Design: Joseff Harris & John Scott Dryden
Sound Engineer: Paul Clark
Production Assistant: Jo Troy
Producer: Emma Hearn
Director:John Scott DrydenA Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4.
11/08/23•28m 5s
Introducing There's Something I Need to Tell You
After agreeing to help a mysterious stranger, young couple Jake and Kayla are implicated in an assassination at their hotel. They find themselves plunged into a deadly game of political score-settling that spans the world and from which they must run to survive. A global thriller of espionage, money and murder.by John Scott Dryden & Misha KawnelWith:Chris Lew Kum Hoi
Sophia Del Pizzo
Nick Nevern
Jennifer Armour
Walles Hamonde
Akie KotabeProduction:
Trail by Jack Soper
Sound Design: Joseff Harris & John Scott Dryden
Sound Engineer: Paul ClarkProduced by Emma Hearn and
Directed by John Scott DrydenA Goldhawk Production for BBC Radio 4.
04/08/23•2m 8s
Bitter Pill - 5: Face the Fear
An audio drama series about memory and trauma.After a traumatic car crash, Mary joins a clinical drug trial that promises a cure for PTSD. The medication triggers intense flashbacks of the accident that left her fiancée comatose. But is Mary simply remembering the event, or reliving it? And if she is actually returning to the past, does that mean she can change her future?Cast:
Mary ….. Séainín Brennan
Jackie ….. Charlotte McCurry
Carl ……. Shaun Blaney
Eoin ….. Seamus O’Hara
Jackie’s Mum ….. Carol Moore
Warren ….. Martin McCann
All other roles were played by the cast and crew.Writers ….. Michael Patrick & Oisín Kearney
Producer ….. Michael Shannon
Executive Editor ….. Andy MartinMusic composed by Denis Clohessy.
Sound Design by Bill Maul.A BBC Northern Ireland production.
07/07/23•28m 17s
Bitter Pill - 4: Trust Issues
An audio drama series about memory and trauma.After a traumatic car crash, Mary joins a clinical drug trial that promises a cure for PTSD. The medication triggers intense flashbacks of the accident that left her fiancée comatose. But is Mary simply remembering the event, or reliving it? And if she is actually returning to the past, does that mean she can change her future?Cast:
Mary ….. Séainín Brennan
Jackie ….. Charlotte McCurry
Carl ……. Shaun Blaney
Eoin ….. Seamus O’Hara
Warren ….. Martin McCann
All other roles were played by the cast and crew.Writers ….. Michael Patrick & Oisín Kearney
Producer ….. Michael Shannon
Executive Editor ….. Andy MartinMusic composed by Denis Clohessy.
Sound Design by Bill Maul.A BBC Northern Ireland production.
07/07/23•27m 17s
Bitter Pill - 3: Disconnect
An audio drama series about memory and trauma.After a traumatic car crash, Mary joins a clinical drug trial that promises a cure for PTSD. The medication triggers intense flashbacks of the accident that left her fiancée comatose. But is Mary simply remembering the event, or reliving it? And if she is actually returning to the past, does that mean she can change her future?Cast:
Mary ….. Séainín Brennan
Jackie ….. Charlotte McCurry
Carl ……. Shaun Blaney
Stuart ….. Tony Flynn
Warren ….. Martin McCann
All other roles were played by the cast and crew.Writers ….. Michael Patrick & Oisín Kearney
Producer ….. Michael Shannon
Executive Editor ….. Andy MartinMusic composed by Denis Clohessy.
Sound Design by Bill Maul.A BBC Northern Ireland production.
07/07/23•27m 31s
Bitter Pill - 2: Flashback
An audio drama series about memory and trauma.After a traumatic car crash, Mary joins a clinical drug trial that promises a cure for PTSD. The medication triggers intense flashbacks of the accident that left her fiancée comatose. But is Mary simply remembering the event, or reliving it? And if she is actually returning to the past, does that mean she can change her future?Cast:
Mary ….. Séainín Brennan
Jackie ….. Charlotte McCurry
Carl ……. Shaun Blaney
Eoin ….. Seamus O’Hara
Delia ….. Jo Donnelly
Warren ….. Martin McCann
All other roles were played by the cast and crew.Writers ….. Michael Patrick & Oisín Kearney
Producer ….. Michael Shannon
Executive Editor ….. Andy MartinMusic composed by Denis Clohessy.
Sound Design by Bill Maul.A BBC Northern Ireland production.
07/07/23•27m 49s
Bitter Pill - 1: Fight or Flight
An audio drama series about memory and trauma.After a traumatic car crash, Mary joins a clinical drug trial that promises a cure for PTSD. The medication triggers intense flashbacks of the accident that left her fiancée comatose. But is Mary simply remembering the event, or reliving it? And if she is actually returning to the past, does that mean she can change her future?Cast:
Mary ….. Séainín Brennan
Jackie ….. Charlotte McCurry
Carl ……. Shaun Blaney
Barista ….. Christopher Grant
Board Member ….. Richard Croxford
Warren ….. Martin McCann
All other roles were played by the cast and crew.Writers ….. Michael Patrick & Oisín Kearney
Producer ….. Michael Shannon
Executive Editor ….. Andy MartinMusic composed by Denis Clohessy.
Sound Design by Bill Maul.A BBC Northern Ireland production.
07/07/23•27m 47s
Introducing Bitter Pill
After a traumatic car crash, Mary joins a clinical drug trial that promises a cure for PTSD. But there's something different about this pill... Is Mary destined to relive those nightmarish events over and over again, or does she have the power to change them?
30/06/23•2m 16s
An Eye for a Killing – 5. The Reckoning
Welcome to hell. The true story of Scotland’s notorious serial killers, Burke and Hare.On Christmas Day in 1828 the jury at the High Court decide that serial killer, William Burke, is guilty of the murder of Madgy Docherty. Burke is sentenced to be hanged and his body publicly dissected. A crowd of 25,000 people turn out to watch him die – while his accomplice, William Hare, walks free from the court.Powerful five-part drama-documentary series from BBC Radio 4 with bonus scenes on BBC Sounds.Written and dramatised by Colin MacDonald.Narrator ….. Jack Lowden
Burke ….. Gavin Mitchell
Boyle ….. Paul Young
Robert Knox ….. Simon Donaldson
Janet Brown ….. Nicola Roy
Mrs Wilson ….. Lucianne McEvoy
Galbraith ….. Andy Clark
John Fisher ….. Robert Jack
Michael Campbell ….. James Rottger
Other parts played by the cast.Producer/director: Bruce Young
28/04/23•34m 8s
An Eye for a Killing – 4. Anger on the Streets
Welcome to hell. The true story of Scotland’s notorious serial killers, Burke and Hare.As Burke’s murder trial continues at the High Court, a rumour spreads on the streets that there has been a series of killings – and the man buying the bodies is the anatomist, Dr Robert Knox. An angry mob surrounds Knox’s house threatening to lynch the doctor. Powerful five-part drama-documentary series from BBC Radio 4 with bonus scenes on BBC Sounds.Written and dramatised by Colin MacDonald.Narrator ….. Jack Lowden
Burke ….. Gavin Mitchell
Hare ….. James Boal
Sir William Rae ….. Stuart McQuarrie
Galbraith ….. Andy Clark
Robert Knox ….. Simon Donaldson
Madgy Docherty ….. Maureen Carr
Margaret Hare ….. Lucianne McEvoy
John Fisher ….. Robert Jack
Michael Campbell ….. James Rottger
Lord Justice Clerk ….. Paul Young
Other parts played by the cast.Producer/director: Bruce Young
28/04/23•28m 1s
An Eye for a Killing – 3. The Innocent and the Guilty
Welcome to hell. The true story of Scotland’s notorious serial killers, Burke and Hare.In his prison cell, William Burke confesses to a journalist that he took part in 16 murders in the space of ten months. Jamie Wilson, a young boy living by his wits on the streets of Edinburgh, is one of the victims murdered by Burke and Hare. Neither man is charged with his death – but Jamie’s relatives continue to seek justice.In the witness box at the High Court, Hare’s wife, Margaret, also accuses Burke of killing Madgy Docherty - who had travelled from Ireland to Edinburgh in search of her son. Powerful five-part drama-documentary series from BBC Radio 4 with bonus scenes on BBC Sounds.Written and dramatised by Colin MacDonald.Narrator ….. Jack Lowden
Burke ….. Gavin Mitchell
Galbraith ….. Andy Clark
Jamie ….. Kyle Gardiner
Bobbie ….. James Rottger
Margaret Hare ….. Lucianne McEvoy
Madgy Docherty ….. Maureen Carr
Robert Knox ….. Simon Donaldson
Sir William Rae ….. Stuart McQuarrie
Other parts played by the cast.Producer/director: Bruce Young
28/04/23•29m 22s
An Eye for a Killing – 2. The Lost Girl
Welcome to hell. The true story of Scotland’s notorious serial killers, Burke and Hare.Mary Paterson is 18 when she meets William Burke in a drinking dive in Edinburgh’s Old Town in 1828. By the end of the day she will be dead and her body sold for £10 to one of the city’s leading anatomy teachers, Dr Robert Knox. In the witness box at the High Court in Edinburgh William Hare is cross-examined on his knowledge of another murder. In fact, he has detailed knowledge of 16 murders because he’s one of the killers – but he can never be charged because the authorities have given him immunity.Powerful five-part drama-documentary series from BBC Radio 4 with bonus scenes on BBC Sounds.Written and dramatised by Colin MacDonald.Narrator ….. Jack Lowden
Mary Paterson ….. Helen Mackay
William Hare ….. James Boal
Burke ….. Gavin Mitchell
Galbraith ….. Andy Clark
Robert Knox ….. Simon Donaldson
Henry Cockburn ….. Jimmy Chisholm
David Paterson ….. Stuart McQuarrie
Janet Brown ….. Nicola Roy
Other parts played by the cast.Producer/director: Bruce Young
28/04/23•42m 28s
An Eye for a Killing – 1. The Trial on Christmas Eve
Welcome to hell. The true story of Scotland’s notorious serial killers, Burke and Hare.On Christmas Eve in 1828, William Burke is on trial for murder at the High Court in Edinburgh. He’s accused of killing an old woman, Madgy Docherty. In the witness box is his accuser – William Hare - who is Burke’s accomplice in 16 murders.What started these two former canal labourers on a mass killing spree? In 1828, Edinburgh is a world-leading centre of medical training and dissection. The anatomists need cadavers on which to demonstrate and practice – but the supply of bodies from hospitals and prisons isn’t enough to meet the demand. Burke and Hare discover they can earn £10 by selling a dead body and decide they will lure victims to their lodging house and murder them. Powerful five-part drama-documentary series from BBC Radio 4 with bonus scenes on BBC Sounds.Written and dramatised by Colin MacDonald.Narrator ….. Jack Lowden
Burke ….. Gavin Mitchell
Hare ….. James Boal
John Fisher ….. Robert Jack
Mary Paterson ….. Helen Mackay
Janet Brown ….. Nicola Roy
Madgy Docherty ….. Maureen Carr
Jamie ….. Kyle Gardiner
Sheriff Tait ….. Ron Donachie
Sir William Rae ….. Stuart McQuarrie
Robert Knox ….. Simon Donaldson
Other parts played by the cast.Producer/director: Bruce Young
28/04/23•40m 9s
Introducing An Eye for a Killing
Jack Lowden tells the true story of Scotland’s notorious serial killers, Burke and Hare. What started two former canal labourers on a mass killing spree in 19th century Edinburgh?
21/04/23•3m 3s
Who Killed Aldrich Kemp? - Chapter Five: Bogata
The team is in a race against time for answers, but the route proves circuitous.Chapter Five – the quest ends?Cast:Clara Page - Phoebe Fox
Aldrich Kemp – Ferdinand Kingsley
Mrs Boone – Nicola Walker
Sebastian Harcourt – Kyle Soller
Nakesha Kemp – Karla Crome
Aunt Lily – Susan Jameson
Forsaken McTeague and the Underwood Sisters – Jana Carpenter.
Sabine Seah – Rebecca Boey
Remington Schofield– Barnaby Kay
Miss Lotte Amutenya – Cherrelle Skeete
Mrs Bartholomew – Kate Isitt
Dr Hazlitt - Ben Crowe
Co Pilot – James Joyce.
Created and written by Julian SimpsonRecorded on location in Hove.Music composed by Tim Elsenburg.
Sound Design: David Thomas
Director: Julian Simpson
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Executive Producer: Karen RoseA Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4
24/03/23•28m 25s
Who Killed Aldrich Kemp? - Chapter Four: The Murder Clowns
Dr Hazlitt sends Aldrich and Clara on a mission to unexplored and dangerous territory.Chapter Four – more questions than answers?Cast:
Clara Page - Phoebe Fox
Aldrich Kemp – Ferdinand Kingsley
Mrs Boone – Nicola Walker
Sebastian Harcourt – Kyle Soller
Nakesha Kemp – Karla Crome
Aunt Lily – Susan Jameson
Forsaken McTeague and the Underwood Sisters – Jana Carpenter.
Sabine Seah – Rebecca Boey
Remington Schofield– Barnaby Kay
Mrs Bartholomew – Kate Isitt
Dr Hazlitt - Ben Crowe
Film Director – James Joyce.Created and written by Julian SimpsonRecorded on location in Hove.Music composed by Tim Elsenburg.
Sound Design: David Thomas
Director: Julian Simpson
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Executive Producer: Karen RoseA Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4
24/03/23•28m 13s
Who Killed Aldrich Kemp? - Chapter Three: Liberty Flights
Clara and Sabine battle through undergrowth and language barriers as Nakesha and Sebastian follow the Liberty Flights lead in Vienna.Chapter Three - Liberty Flights don’t file flight plans.Cast:
Clara Page - Phoebe Fox
Aldrich Kemp – Ferdinand Kingsley
Mrs Boone – Nicola Walker
Sebastian Harcourt – Kyle Soller
Nakesha Kemp – Karla Crome
Aunt Lily – Susan Jameson
Nurse – Jana Carpenter.
Sabine Seah – Rebecca Boey
Remington Schofield – Barnaby Kay
Miss Lotte Amutenya – Cherrelle Skeete
Mrs Bartholomew – Kate Isitt
Dr Hazlitt - Ben Crowe
Camera Assistant – James Joyce.Created and written by Julian SimpsonRecorded on location in Hove.Music composed by Tim Elsenburg.
Sound Design: David Thomas
Director: Julian Simpson
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Executive Producer: Karen RoseA Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4
24/03/23•28m 50s
Who Killed Aldrich Kemp? - Chapter Two: The Man Who Sold the World
Clara's dispatched on a new mission by her new boss. What could possibly go wrong? Chapter Two - just who is Remington Schofield?Cast:
Clara Page - Phoebe Fox
Aldrich Kemp – Ferdinand Kingsley
Mrs Boone – Nicola Walker
Sebastian Harcourt – Kyle Soller
Nakesha Kemp – Karla Crome
Aunt Lily – Susan Jameson
The Underwood Sisters & Forsaken McTeague – Jana Carpenter.
Sabine Seah – Rebecca Boey
Remington Schofield – Barnaby Kay
Miss Lotte Amutenya – Cherrelle Skeete
Mrs Bartholomew – Kate Isitt
Novak - Ben Crowe Created and written by Julian SimpsonRecorded on location in Hove.Music composed by Tim Elsenburg.
Sound Design: David Thomas
Director: Julian Simpson
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Executive Producer: Karen RoseA Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4
24/03/23•28m 37s
Who Killed Aldrich Kemp? - Chapter One: Funeral in London
Our heroine Clara Page (Phoebe Fox) returns. And this time the question’s deadly serious - Who Killed Aldrich Kemp? Prepare for another rollercoaster ride from the pen of Julian Simpson, flying us from the Italian Riviera to the Malaysian jungle - via afternoon tea at Themis House.Chapter One - and there’s trouble in London …Cast:
Clara Page - Phoebe Fox
Aldrich Kemp – Ferdinand Kingsley
Mrs Boone – Nicola Walker
Sebastian Harcourt – Kyle Soller
Nakesha Kemp – Karla Crome
Aunt Lily – Susan Jameson
The Underwood Sisters – Jana Carpenter.
Sabine Seah – Rebecca Boey
Mrs Bartholomew – Kate Isitt
Blue 2/Novak - Ben Crowe
Winslow/Blue 1 - James Joyce.Created and written by Julian SimpsonRecorded on location in Hove and at the Brighton Conference Centre.Music composed by Tim Elsenburg.
Sound Design: David Thomas
Director: Julian Simpson
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Executive Producer: Karen RoseA Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4
24/03/23•28m 49s
Introducing Who Killed Aldrich Kemp?
Our heroine Clara Page (Phoebe Fox) returns. And this time the question's deadly serious - Who Killed Aldrich Kemp?Prepare for another rollercoaster ride from the pen of Julian Simpson, flying us from the Italian Riviera to the Malaysian jungle - via afternoon tea at Themis House.
17/03/23•2m 10s
Galapagos - Episode 5: Face to Face
Speculative thriller about big tech, data manipulation and the undermining of democracy, by Simon Scardifield and Andrew Day.As Wales embraces independence, Bryony realises that tech company Shapeshift has been grooming her for a very specific role. Bryony.....Hannah Daniel
Sydney.....Ashleigh Haddad
Gaynor.....Sara Gregory
Omar.....Danny Ashok
Euan…..Jamie Redford
Sam…..Claire Cage
Max.....Ewan Bailey
Shapeshift Man.....Hasan DixonProduction Co-ordinators.....Eleri McAuliffe and Lindsay Rees
Sound Design.....Catherine Robinson and Nigel Lewis
Directed by Philippa Swallow, John Norton and Emma Harding, BBC Audio Drama Wales
06/03/23•28m 26s
Galapagos - Episode 4: The Giant’s Pocket
Speculative thriller about big tech, data manipulation and the undermining of democracy, by Simon Scardifield and Andrew Day.Bryony is increasingly excited by her new role working for Sydney and Shapeshift, using the very latest data manipulation AI. And Sydney's promised to arrange specialist cancer treatment for sister Gaynor in the US. But journalist Sam is on Bryony's tail and she's asking uncomfortable questions.Bryony.....Hannah Daniel
Sydney.....Ashleigh Haddad
Gaynor.....Sara Gregory
Omar.....Danny Ashok
Euan…..Jamie Redford
Sam…..Claire Cage
Max.....Ewan Bailey
Station Staff.....Hasan DixonProduction Co-ordinators.....Eleri McAuliffe and Lindsay Rees
Sound Design.....Catherine Robinson and Nigel Lewis
Directed by Philippa Swallow, John Norton and Emma Harding, BBC Audio Drama Wales
06/03/23•28m 54s
Galapagos - Episode 3: The Green, Green, Screens of Home
Speculative thriller about big tech, data manipulation and the undermining of democracy, by Simon Scardifield and Andrew Day. Bryony is increasingly excited by her new role working for Sydney and Shapeshift, using the very latest data manipulation AI. And Sydney's promised to arrange specialist cancer treatment for sister Gaynor in the US. But journalist Sam is on Bryony's tail and she's asking uncomfortable questions. Bryony.....Hannah Daniel
Sydney.....Ashleigh Haddad
Gaynor.....Sara Gregory
Omar.....Danny Ashok
Euan…..Jamie Redford
Sam…..Claire CageProduction Co-ordinators.....Eleri McAuliffe and Lindsay Rees
Sound Design.....Catherine Robinson and Nigel Lewis
Directed by Philippa Swallow, John Norton and Emma Harding, BBC Audio Drama Wales
06/03/23•27m 54s
Galapagos - Episode 2: Smashing It
Speculative thriller about big tech, data manipulation and the undermining of democracy, by Simon Scardifield and Andrew DayWith Galapagos out of the bag and Omar reeling from Bryony's ambition, the dust settles on a newly forged partnership between Shapeshift boss Sydney and Bryony. But will Bryony be able to keep her job at Mayfair Interventions and deal with her sister Gaynor's bad news back home?CAST
Bryony......Hannah Daniel
Gaynor/Assistant......Sara Gregory
Omar......Danny Ashok
Max......Ewan Bailey
Sam......Claire Cage
Sydney......Ashleigh Haddad
Aneni/ Receptionist/ Woman......Ntombizodwa Ndlovu
Titus/ Driver/ Attendant......John Pfumojena
Fake Greta......Sunja HydeProduction co-ordinators Eleri McAuliffe and Lindsay Rees
Sound design by Nigel Lewis
Produced by John Norton, Philippa Swallow and Emma Harding for BBC Audio Drama Wales
06/03/23•27m 55s
Galapagos - Episode 1: Good and Bad Optics
In 2025, Galapagos is an exciting new development in AI data manipulation. And Bryony is determined to use it to advance her career. But as soon as she presses the red button, she finds herself pulled along by forces she's not entirely in control of. Thriller about big tech, data manipulation and the undermining of democracy, by Simon Scardifield and Andrew DayBryony.....Hannah Daniel
Sydney.....Ashleigh Haddad
Gaynor.....Sara Gregory
Omar.....Danny Ashok
Titus.....John Pfumojena
Boniface.....Kel Matsena
Max.....Ewan Bailey
Euan…..Jamie Redford
Aneni….. Ntombizodwa Ndlovu
Fake Greta.....Sunja Hyde
Shapeshift Man…..Hasan Dixon
Sam…..Claire CageProduction Co-ordinators.....Eleri McAuliffe and Lindsay Rees
Sound Design.....Catherine Robinson and Nigel Lewis
Directed by Philippa Swallow, John Norton and Emma Harding, BBC Audio Drama Wales
06/03/23•27m 54s
Introducing Galapagos
What is Galapagos? Speculative thriller about big tech, data manipulation and the undermining of democracy.
03/03/23•54s
The Incident at Ong’s Hat - Episode 5: The Other Side
All roads lead back to Ong’s Hat, as Charlie has an experience that defies explanation and Sarah’s ultimate fate is revealed.Cast:
Charlie - Corey Brill
Sarah - Avital Ash
Rodney Ascher - Himself
Det. Stecco - James Bacon
Casey - Hayley Taylor
Ringo - Benjamin Williams
Kit - Randall Keller
Denny Unger - Himself
Joseph Matheny - Himself
Newscasters: Elizabeth Saydah, Dean WendtCreated and Produced by Jon Frechette and Todd Luoto
Inspired by Ong’s Hat: The Beginning by Joseph Matheny
Music by Blue Dot Sessions, Jon Frechette, Chris Zabriskie, Anthéne, Alessandro Barbanera, Blanket Swimming, Macrogramma (under Creative Commons)
Editing and Sound Design - Jon Frechette
Additional Editing - Brandon Kotfila and Greg Myers
Special Thanks - Ben Fineman Written and Directed by Jon Frechette
Executive Producer - John Scott Dryden“Ong’s Hat Survivors Interview” courtesy of Joseph Matheny
Visit thegardenofforkedpaths.com & josephmatheny.comA Goldhawk production for Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
27/01/23•28m 27s
The Incident at Ong’s Hat - Episode 4: The Schematic
Secrets about both Charlie and Sarah are revealed as the investigation takes another turn. Charlie travels to Sarah’s hometown in search of answers.Cast:
Charlie - Corey Brill
Sarah - Avital Ash
Rodney Ascher - Himself
Det. Stecco - James Bacon
Casey - Hayley Taylor
Ringo - Benjamin Williams
Kit - Randall Keller
Denny Unger - Himself
Joseph Matheny - HimselfNewscasters: Elizabeth Saydah, Dean WendtCreated and Produced by Jon Frechette and Todd Luoto
Inspired by Ong’s Hat: The Beginning by Joseph Matheny
Music by Blue Dot Sessions, Jon Frechette, Chris Zabriskie, Anthéne, Alessandro Barbanera, Blanket Swimming, Macrogramma (under Creative Commons)
Editing and Sound Design - Jon Frechette
Additional Editing - Brandon Kotfila and Greg Myers
Special Thanks - Ben Fineman Written and Directed by Jon Frechette
Executive Producer - John Scott Dryden“Ong’s Hat Survivors Interview” courtesy of Joseph Matheny
Visit thegardenofforkedpaths.com & josephmatheny.comA Goldhawk production for Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
27/01/23•27m 13s
The Incident at Ong’s Hat - Episode 3: The Doxxing
The truth about Ong’s Hat is finally revealed after Sarah and Charlie track down a new source. The investigation into Sarah’s disappearance finds a suspect. Cast:
Charlie - Corey Brill
Sarah - Avital Ash
Rodney Ascher - Himself
Det. Stecco - James Bacon
Casey - Hayley Taylor
Ringo - Benjamin Williams
Kit - Randall Keller
Denny Unger - Himself
Joseph Matheny - Himself
Newscasters: Elizabeth Saydah, Dean WendtCreated and Produced by Jon Frechette and Todd Luoto
Inspired by Ong’s Hat: The Beginning by Joseph Matheny
Written and Directed by Jon Frechette
Music by Blue Dot Sessions, Jon Frechette, Chris Zabriskie, Anthéne, Macrogramma (under Creative Commons)
Editing and Sound Design - Jon Frechette
Additional Editing - Brandon Kotfila and Greg Myers
Special Thanks - Ben Fineman Written and Directed by Jon Frechette
Executive Producer - John Scott Dryden“Ong’s Hat Survivors Interview” courtesy of Joseph Matheny
Visit thegardenofforkedpaths.com & josephmatheny.comA Goldhawk production for Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
27/01/23•27m 36s
The Incident at Ong’s Hat - Episode 2: The Traveller
Sarah and Charlie meet a mysterious stranger at Ong’s Hat who claims to be an interdimensional traveller… and who knows a lot about Sarah.
Can he be trusted, or has a dangerous online stalker just made his IRL entrance…Cast:
Charlie - Corey Brill
Sarah - Avital Ash
Rodney Ascher - Himself
Det. Stecco - James Bacon
Casey - Hayley Taylor
Ringo - Benjamin Williams
Kit - Randall Keller
Denny Unger - Himself
Joseph Matheny - Himself
Newscasters: Elizabeth Saydah, Dean WendtCreated and Produced by Jon Frechette and Todd Luoto
Inspired by Ong’s Hat: The Beginning by Joseph Matheny
Music by Blue Dot Sessions, Jon Frechette, Chris Zabriskie, Anthéne, Macrogramma (under Creative Commons)
Editing and Sound Design - Jon Frechette
Additional Editing - Brandon Kotfila and Greg Myers
Special Thanks - Ben Fineman Written and Directed by Jon Frechette
Executive Producer - John Scott Dryden“Ong’s Hat Survivors Interview” courtesy of Joseph Matheny
Visit thegardenofforkedpaths.com and josephmatheny.comA Goldhawk production for Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
27/01/23•28m 11s
The Incident at Ong’s Hat - Episode 1: The Incunabula Papers
Sarah Larsen, a yoga instructor, and her friend Charlie Brill went in search of Ong’s Hat, a fabled gateway to another dimension. Now Sarah is missing, and maybe this urban legend isn’t a legend at all…Cast:
Charlie - Corey Brill
Sarah - Avital Ash
Rodney Ascher - Himself
Det. Stecco - James Bacon
Casey - Hayley Taylor
Ringo - Benjamin Williams
Kit - Randall Keller
Denny Unger - Himself
Joseph Matheny - Himself
Newscasters: Elizabeth Saydah, Dean WendtCreated and Produced by Jon Frechette and Todd Luoto
Inspired by Ong’s Hat: The Beginning by Joseph Matheny
Music by Blue Dot Sessions, Jon Frechette, Chris Zabriskie, Anthéne, Alessandro Barbanera, Blanket Swimming, Macrogramma (under Creative Commons)
Editing and Sound Design - Jon Frechette
Additional Editing - Brandon Kotfila and Greg Myers
Special Thanks - Ben FinemanWritten and Directed by Jon Frechette
Executive Producer - John Scott Dryden“Ong’s Hat Survivors Interview” courtesy of Joseph Matheny
Visit thegardenofforkedpaths.com and josephmatheny.comA Goldhawk production for Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
27/01/23•28m 33s
Introducing The Incident at Ong's Hat
Ong’s Hat is rumoured to have once been the site of a gateway to another dimension. After meeting on a forum devoted to the urban legend, yoga instructor Sarah Larsen, and schoolteacher Charlie Brill, go on a road trip to the New Jersey Pine Barrens where a group of renegade Princeton professors had once conducted quantum physics and chaos theory experiments to discover a new theory for dimensional travel. When Sarah disappears, Charlie finds himself at the center of a mystery. Corey Brill (The Walking Dead) stars in this docu-thriller for Radio 4 and BBC Sounds from the makers of The Polybius Conspiracy and Passenger List.
23/01/23•3m 0s
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Firewall, Episode 8
By James Swallow
Dramatised by Paul CornellEpisode 8 Final part of the thrilling action-thriller set in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell universe. Fourth Echelon Agents Sam and Sarah Fisher are caught in a race against time to execute their mission; to secure the dangerous cyberwarfare technology, Gordian Sword and stop it falling into the wrong hands. Sarah is forced to face her past, as she steels herself to take a life. And Sam finally comes face to face with his old nemesis Dima Aslanov. Recorded in 3D binaural audio; please listen on headphones for a more immersive experience.Sam Fisher ..... Andonis Anthony
Sarah Fisher ..... Daisy Head
Anna Grímsdóttir ..... Rosalie Craig
Charlie Cole ..... Sacha Dhawan
Brody Teague ..... Will Poulter
Stone ..... Mihai Arsene
Eighteen ...... Olga Fedori
Guard ...... Roger RingroseSound design by Sharon Hughes
Directed by Nadia Molinari
Series Co-Produced by Jessica Mitic, Nadia Molinari, Lorna NewmanA BBC Audio Drama North Production
02/12/22•29m 45s
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Firewall, Episode 7
By James Swallow
Dramatised by Paul Cornell Episode 7A thrilling landmark adaptation set in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell universe. Sarah Fisher is onboard Brody Teague's train, her mission is to neutralise him and secure his digital tablet. Meanwhile her father, Veteran Agent Sam Fisher is deployed to Site 5, Oil Rig to secure Gordian Sword. It's now a race against time to stop Brody Teague and his sinister threat to global security. Recorded in 3D binaural audio; please listen on headphones for a more immersive experience.Sam Fisher ..... Andonis Anthony
Sarah Fisher ..... Daisy Head
Anna Grímsdóttir ..... Rosalie Craig
Charlie Cole ..... Sacha Dhawan
Brody Teague ..... Will Poulter
Samir Patel ..... Nikesh Patel
Stone ..... Mihai Arsene
Andriy Kobin/ Chef Jean Claude ..... Riad Richie
Eighteen ..... Olga Fedori
Guard/Killer..... Roger RingroseSound design by Steve Brooke
Directed by Nadia Molinari
Series Co-Produced by Lorna Newman, Jessica Mitic, Nadia Molinari A BBC Audio Drama North Production
02/12/22•28m 45s
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Firewall, Episode 6
Based on the novel by James Swallow
Dramatised by Sebastian BaczkiewiczEpisode 6A thrilling landmark adaptation set in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell universe. Fourth Echelon agent Sam Fisher, and his daughter Sarah regroup on the Paladin, where they strong-arm Kobin into giving up more information. Meanwhile, Stone is sent to terminate any suspicions on the T-Tech Oil Rig. Recorded in 3D binaural audio; please listen on headphones for a more immersive experience.Sam Fisher ..... Andonis Anthony
Sarah Fisher ..... Daisy Head
Anna Grímsdóttir ..... Rosalie Craig
Charlie Cole ..... Sacha Dhawan
Brody Teague ..... Will Poulter
Samir Patel ..... Nikesh Patel
Stone ..... Mihai Arsene
Andriy Kobin ..... Riad Richie
Eighteen ..... Olga Fedori
Bray ..... Roger Ringrose
LeBeau ..... David HounslowSound design by Sharon Hughes
Directed by Jessica Mitic
Series Co-Produced by Nadia Molinari, Lorna Newman, Jessica MiticA BBC Audio Drama North Production
02/12/22•28m 27s
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Firewall, Episode 5
By James Swallow
Dramatised by Sebastian BaczkiewiczEpisode 5A thrilling landmark adaptation set in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell universe. Fourth Echelon agent Sam Fisher, and his daughter Sarah, are in a race against time to stop Brody Teague from executing his horrific plan to bring down two passenger aeroplanes. Will they succeed and save civilian lives? Recorded in 3D binaural audio; please listen on headphones for a more immersive experience.Sam Fisher ..... Andonis Anthony
Sarah Fisher ..... Daisy Head
Anna Grímsdóttir ..... Rosalie Craig
Charlie Cole ..... Sacha Dhawan
Brody Teague ..... Will Poulter
Samir Patel ..... Nikesh Patel
Stone ..... Mihai Arsene
Eighteen ..... Olga Fedori
Portuguese announcer ..... Charis Jardim-Hinds
Reporter ..... Roger RingroseSound design by Sharon Hughes
Directed by Lorna Newman
Series Co-Produced by Jessica Mitic, Nadia Molinari, Lorna NewmanA BBC Audio Drama North Production
02/12/22•29m 21s
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Firewall, Episode 4
By James Swallow
Dramatised by Paul Cornell Episode 4A thrilling landmark adaptation set in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell universe. Veteran Fourth Echelon agent Sam Fisher, and his daughter Sarah, attempt to infiltrate Brody Teague's T-Tech building in Lisbon. Will they be fast enough to disrupt his destructive global plans? Recorded in 3D binaural audio; please listen on headphones for a more immersive experience.Sam Fisher ..... Andonis Anthony
Sarah Fisher ..... Daisy Head
Anna Grímsdóttir ..... Rosalie Craig
Charlie Cole ..... Sacha Dhawan
Brody Teague ..... Will Poulter
Samir Patel ..... Nikesh Patel
Stone ..... Mihai Arsene
Eighteen ..... Olga Fedori
First Pilot /Guard.....David Hounslow
Second Pilot /Guard ..... Roger RingroseSound design by Sharon Hughes
Directed by Nadia Molinari
Series Co-Produced by Nadia Molinari, Lorna Newman, Jessica MiticA BBC Audio Drama North Production
02/12/22•28m 39s
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Firewall, Episode 3
Based on the novel by James Swallow
Dramatised by Paul CornellEpisode 3A thrilling landmark adaptation set in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell universe. Veteran Fourth Echelon agent Sam Fisher, and his daughter Sarah, are tasked with a simple extraction mission. But they picked the wrong night for an easy capture. Will they secure the asset in one piece? Meanwhile, Charlie Cole meets with an old colleague.Recorded in 3D binaural audio; please listen on headphones for a more immersive experience.Sam Fisher ..... Andonis Anthony
Sarah Fisher ..... Daisy Head
Anna Grímsdóttir ..... Rosalie Craig
Charlie Cole ..... Sacha Dhawan
Andriy Kobin ..... Riad Richie
Nabil ..... Ali Gadema
Delim ..... Lloyd ThomasSound design by Steve Brooke
Directed by Jessica Mitic
Series Co-Produced by Jessica Mitic, Nadia Molinari, Lorna Newman A BBC Audio Drama North Production
02/12/22•28m 32s
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Firewall, Episode 2
Based on the novel by James Swallow
Dramatised by Sebastian BaczkiewiczEpisode 2A thrilling landmark adaptation set in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell universe. Veteran Fourth Echelon agent Sam Fisher has a new mission recruiting and training the next generation of Splinter Cell operatives for the National Security Agency's covert action division- including his daughter, Sarah. And now, former Fourth Echelon agent, Charlie Cole needs their help. Recorded in 3D binaural audio; please listen on headphones for a more immersive experience.Sam Fisher ..... Andonis Anthony
Sarah Fisher ..... Daisy Head
Anna Grímsdóttir ..... Rosalie Craig
Charlie Cole ..... Sacha Dhawan
Brody Teague ..... Will Poulter
Samir Patel ..... Nikesh Patel
Stone ..... Mihai Arsene
Eighteen ..... Olga Fedori
Jan Freling/Kathy ..... Rina Mahoney
Train Guard/Operator/Policeman ..... Joe BelhamSound design by Sharon Hughes
Directed by Jessica Mitic
Series Co-Produced by Nadia Molinari, Lorna Newman, Jessica MiticA BBC Audio Drama North Production
02/12/22•28m 32s
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Firewall, Episode 1
Based on the novel by James Swallow
Dramatised by Sebastian BaczkiewiczEpisode 1A thrilling landmark adaptation set in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell universe. Veteran Fourth Echelon agent Sam Fisher has a new mission recruiting and training the next generation of Splinter Cell operatives for the National Security Agency's covert action division. But when a lethal assassin from Fisher's past returns from the dead on a mission of murder, he is thrust into a race against time as a sinister threat to global security is revealed. Recorded in 3D binaural audio; please listen on headphones for a more immersive experience.Sam Fisher ..... Andonis Anthony
Sarah Fisher ..... Daisy Head
Anna Grímsdóttir ..... Rosalie Craig
Charlie Cole ..... Sacha Dhawan
Brody Teague ..... Will Poulter
Samir Patel ..... Nikesh Patel
Stone ..... Mihai Arsene
Eighteen ..... Olga Fedori
Jan Freling/Kathy ..... Rina Mahoney
Buzzard ..... Tijan Sarr
Gator/Gary Borden ..... Tom KiteleySound design by Sharon Hughes
Directed by Nadia Molinari
Series Co-Produced by Lorna Newman, Jessica Mitic, Nadia MolinariA BBC Audio Drama North Production
02/12/22•28m 24s
Introducing Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Firewall
Thrilling new action-adventure drama, based on the video game Splinter Cell. Adapted from the novel by James Swallow and dramatised by Sebastian Baczkiewicz and Paul Cornell.
25/11/22•2m 38s
Harland - 5. Frīgedæg
All is not well in Harland. Powerful industrialist Darius Fordingbridge has to rely on his hapless CCTV operative Dan to make the perilous journey into the Zone in the hope of protecting the youngest of the Hare Witches from the murderous demon known as Hare Mask. Dan ..... Tyger Drew-Honey
Lindsay ..... Jasmine Hyde
Sarah ..... Ayesha Antoine
Fordingbridge ..... Sean Baker
Serena ..... Chloë Sommer
Morris ..... Rupert Holliday Evans
Mum ..... Fiona Skinner
Firefighter ..... David HounslowSound Design by Caleb Knightley
Directed by Toby SwiftA BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4
28/10/22•28m 37s
Harland - 4. punresdæg
Dan finds himself an ally in his search for missing police detective Sarah Ward and the secret of the Hare Witches. Lucy Catherine's supernatural thriller set in the drought-blighted new town of Harland. Dan ..... Tyger Drew-Honey
Lindsay ..... Jasmine Hyde
Sarah ..... Ayesha Antoine
Sadie ..... Melissa Advani
Serena ..... Chloë Sommer
Morris ..... Rupert Holliday Evans
Bob ..... David Hounslow
Other parts played by Jonathan Forbes and Tom KiteleySound Design by Caleb Knightley
Directed by Toby SwiftA BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4
28/10/22•27m 3s
Harland - 3. Wōdnesdæg
Another visit to the troubled new town of Harland. The mysterious stranger known as Hare Mask has reappeared as Dan and Lindsay continue their quest to unlock the secrets of the Hare Witches. A supernatural thriller by Lucy Catherine. Dan ..... Tyger Drew-Honey
Lindsay ..... Jasmine Hyde
Sadie ..... Melissa Advani
Serena ..... Chloë Sommer
Janice ..... Fiona Skinner
Bob ..... David Hounslow
The Fish ..... Joanna Monro
Other parts played by Jonathan Forbes and Tom KiteleySound Design by Caleb Knightley
Directed by Toby SwiftA BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4
28/10/22•27m 50s
Harland - 2. Tīwesdæg
More from Harland New Town in Lucy Catherine's supernatural thriller. Failing security guard Dan and guilt stricken former vicar Lindsay have joined forces in the search for missing police officer Sarah Ward. Dan ..... Tyger Drew-Honey
Lindsay ..... Jasmine Hyde
Sadie ..... Melissa Advani
Morris ..... Rupert Holliday Evans
Fordingbridge ..... Sean Baker
Serena ..... Chloë Sommer
Bob ..... David Hounslow
Sarah ..... Ayesha Antoine
Leeta ..... Joanna MonroSound Design by Caleb Knightley
Directed by Toby SwiftA BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4
28/10/22•27m 36s
Harland - 1. Mōnandæg
Lucy Catherine's supernatural thriller returns to the new town of Harland. 16 months have passed and no trace has been found of Detective Inspector Sarah Ward. She was last seen disappearing into the brooding sinkhole that swallowed a housing estate. Tyger Drew Honey stars as Dan, the lowly CCTV operative determined to solve the mystery.
Dan ..... Tyger Drew-Honey
Lindsay ..... Jasmine Hyde
Morris ..... Rupert Holliday Evans
Serena ..... Chloë Sommer
Bob ..... David Hounslow
Sarah ..... Ayesha Antoine
Janice ..... Fiona Skinner
Other parts played by Joanna Monro, Jonathan Forbes and Tom KiteleySound Design by Caleb Knightley
Directed by Toby SwiftA BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4
28/10/22•27m 26s
Welcome back to Harland
Lucy Catherine's supernatural thriller returns to the new town of Harland. 16 months have passed and no trace has been found of Detective Inspector Sarah Ward. She was last seen disappearing into the brooding sinkhole that swallowed a housing estate. Tyger Drew Honey stars as Dan, the lowly CCTV operative determined to solve the mystery.
24/10/22•2m 39s
One Five Seven Years - Episode 5: Selwyn
Imagine you could live for two lifetimes. Would you want to? How would it change you and those you love? What would you do with all those extra years? What second chances might you get? Would this be a blessing or a curse?This world is an alternative version of our own. Except in this world, a minority of people are discovered to have Extended Life Syndrome (ELS). The condition might give an "Elser" two decades in their thirties, two in their forties, double the time in their fifties, and so on. Little is understood of the biological factors that govern ELS except that it affects a random selection of people. It is the ultimate lottery of genetics, crossing class, race, culture and gender.And if a simple test existed to check your DNA for this double life, would you take it? Would you want to know?Now think again. Would you?100 years old, a telegram from the Queen. 110 years old, a feature in the paper. 120 years, the doctors. 130 years, the scientists, the global research projects. 140 years, TV features, a documentary. 150 years... 157 years...A time-travelling, tragic exploration of memory and loss, and of a new and incomprehensible form of human isolation. Written by Marietta KirkbrideCast:
Selwyn ….. Anton Lesser
Anya ….. Rose Wardlaw
Younger Helen ….. Jessica Murrain
Older Helen ….. Pamela Miles
Mary ….. Raquel Cassidy
Chris ….. Jonathan McGuinness
Duncan ….. Asif KhanOther voices played by the castSound Design ….. Adam Woodhams and Steve Bond
Theme Music ….. Ioana Selaru and Axel KacoutiéAcademic Consultants ….. Tamas David-Barrett & James Fasham
Executive Producer ….. Sara DaviesSeries created by Marietta Kirkbride
Directed and Produced by Nicolas JacksonAn Afonica production for BBC Radio 4
23/09/22•33m 33s
One Five Seven Years - Episode 4: Saul
Imagine you could live for two lifetimes. Would you want to? How would it change you and those you love? What would you do with all those extra years? What second chances might you get? Would this be a blessing or a curse?This world is an alternative version of our own. Except in this world, a minority of people are discovered to have Extended Life Syndrome (ELS). The condition might give an "Elser" two decades in their thirties, two in their forties, double the time in their fifties, and so on. Little is understood of the biological factors that govern ELS except that it affects a random selection of people. It is the ultimate lottery of genetics, crossing class, race, culture and gender.And if a simple test existed to check your DNA for this double life, would you take it? Would you want to know?Now think again. Would you?Retired couple Elia and Mark are celebrating their pearl wedding anniversary when they discover one of them has ELS. The bond between them is tested as they deal with the fallout and face up to a momentous decision. Written by Vanessa MontfortCast:
Elia ….. Raquel Cassidy
Mark ….. James Wilby
Simon ….. Ben Crowe
Anne ….. Clare Corbett
Keith ….. Jonathan McGuinness
Carol ….. Rosie Cavaliero
Saul ….. Joel MacCormackOther voices played by the castSound Design ….. Adam Woodhams and Steve Bond
Theme Music ….. Ioana Selaru and Axel KacoutiéAcademic Consultants ….. Tamas David-Barrett & James Fasham
Executive Producer ….. Sara DaviesSeries created by Marietta Kirkbride
Directed and Produced by Nicolas JacksonAn Afonica production for BBC Radio 4
23/09/22•29m 23s
One Five Seven Years - Episode 3: Jacob
Imagine you could live for two lifetimes. Would you want to? How would it change you and those you love? What would you do with all those extra years? What second chances might you get? Would this be a blessing or a curse?This world is an alternative version of our own. Except in this world, a minority of people are discovered to have Extended Life Syndrome (ELS). The condition might give an "Elser" two decades in their thirties, two in their forties, double the time in their fifties, and so on. Little is understood of the biological factors that govern ELS except that it affects a random selection of people. It is the ultimate lottery of genetics, crossing class, race, culture and gender.And if a simple test existed to check your DNA for this double life, would you take it? Would you want to know?Now think again. Would you?Jacob has ELS and is serving life for a murder he committed when he was nineteen. But how many years are enough years for justice to be served?Written by Marietta KirkbrideCast:
Jacob ….. Robert Emms
Miles ….. Ben Crowe
Mum …..Sirine Saba
Psychiatrist ….. Asif Khan
Lawyer ….. Jessica Murrain
Inmate ….. Simon DarwenOther voices played by the castSound Design ….. Adam Woodhams and Steve Bond
Theme Music ….. Ioana Selaru and Axel KacoutiéAcademic Consultants ….. Tamas David-Barrett & James Fasham
Executive Producer ….. Sara DaviesSeries created by Marietta Kirkbride
Directed and Produced by Nicolas JacksonAn Afonica production for BBC Radio 4
23/09/22•33m 12s
One Five Seven Years - Episode 2: Uche
Imagine you could live for two lifetimes. Would you want to? How would it change you and those you love? What would you do with all those extra years? What second chances might you get? Would this be a blessing or a curse?This world is an alternative version of our own. Except in this world, a minority of people are discovered to have Extended Life Syndrome (ELS). The condition might give an "Elser" two decades in their thirties, two in their forties, double the time in their fifties, and so on. Little is understood of the biological factors that govern ELS except that it affects a random selection of people. It is the ultimate lottery of genetics, crossing class, race, culture and gender.And if a simple test existed to check your DNA for this double life, would you take it? Would you want to know?Now think again. Would you?As ELS testing spreads across the globe, a small village in eastern Nigeria rejects the science in favour of “traditional” methods of detection leaving 16-year-old Uche in fear for her life.Written by Eno Mfon and Marietta KirkbrideCast:
Uche ….. Faith Omole
Halima ….. Emmanuella Cole
Nkechi ….. Juliet Agnes
Big Sister ….. Jolade Obasola
Gloria ….. Yetunde Oduwole
Mother ….. Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo
Henry ….. Valentine OlukogaOther voices played by the castSound Design ….. Adam Woodhams and Steve Bond
Theme Music ….. Ioana Selaru and Axel KacoutiéAcademic Consultants ….. Tamas David-Barrett & James Fasham
Executive Producer ….. Sara DaviesSeries created by Marietta Kirkbride
Directed and Produced by Nicolas JacksonAn Afonica production for BBC Radio 4
23/09/22•33m 49s
One Five Seven Years - Episode 1: Anya
Imagine you could live for two lifetimes. Would you want to? How would it change you and those you love? What would you do with all those extra years? What second chances might you get? Would this be a blessing or a curse?This world is an alternative version of our own. Except in this world, a minority of people are discovered to have Extended Life Syndrome (ELS). The condition might give an "Elser" two decades in their thirties, two in their forties, double the time in their fifties, and so on. Little is understood of the biological factors that govern ELS except that it affects a random selection of people. It is the ultimate lottery of genetics, crossing class, race, culture and gender.And if a simple test existed to check your DNA for this double life, would you take it? Would you want to know?Now think again. Would you?Anya works in an ELS diagnostics laboratory. When she and boyfriend Luke - a semi-professional athlete – disagree about testing, their world is turned inside out. Written by Marietta KirkbrideCast:
Anya ….. Rose Wardlaw
Luke ….. Ragevan Vasan
Esther ….. Jessica Murrain
Tarik ….. Asif Khan
Lucy ….. Clare Corbett
Pete …. Jacob Tombling
Caller ..... Pamela Miles
Selwyn ….. Anton LesserOther voices played by the castSound Design ….. Adam Woodhams and Steve Bond
Theme Music ….. Ioana Selaru and Axel KacoutiéAcademic Consultants ….. Tamas David-Barrett & James Fasham
Executive Producer ….. Sara DaviesSeries created by Marietta Kirkbride
Directed and Produced by Nicolas JacksonAn Afonica production for BBC Radio 4
23/09/22•33m 4s
Introducing One Five Seven Years
Imagine you could live for two lifetimes. Would you want to? How would it change you and those you love? What would you do with all those extra years? What second chances might you get? Would this be a blessing or a curse?This world is an alternative version of our own. Except in this world, a minority of people are discovered to have Extended Life Syndrome (ELS). The condition might give an "Elser" two decades in their thirties, two in their forties, double the time in their fifties, and so on. Little is understood of the biological factors that govern ELS except that it affects a random selection of people. It is the ultimate lottery of genetics, crossing class, race, culture and gender.And if a simple test existed to check your DNA for this double life, would you take it? Would you want to know?Now think again. Would you?An Afonica production for BBC Radio 4
21/09/22•3m 3s
Exemplar - Episode 5
A modern day thriller set in the North East of England starring Gina McKee as a lone wolf audio forensic analyst with a troubled past. Jess races to find her mother, Judith. When the mystery of her father’s departure is solved, Jess is forced to reevaluate her childhood memories.Exemplar: an audio recording made by a forensic analyst to recreate the precise audio conditions of a piece of evidence in a criminal or civil case.Exemplar is based on an idea from Ben and Max Ringham, and written by Ben Ringham, Max Ringham and Dan Rebellato.Jess ..... Gina McKee
Maya ..... Shvorne Marks
Sophie ..... Fenella Woolgar
Judith ..... Barbara Marten
Ajay ..... Asif KhanWriters: Dan Rebellato with Ben and Max Ringham
Showrunner: Dan Rebellato
Audio forensic consultant: James Zjalić
Sound recordist: Alisdair McGregor
Studio assistant: Oyin Fowowe
Production coordinator: Darren Spruce
Sound design: Lucinda Mason Brown and David Chilton
Original music/Sound consultants: Ben and Max Ringham
Directors: Polly Thomas and Jade Lewis
Executive producer: Joby WaldmanA Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 4.
19/08/22•28m 26s
Exemplar - Episode 4
A modern-day thriller set in the north east of England. Starring Gina McKee as Jess, a lone wolf scientist with a troubled past whose passion for sound makes her the UK’s leading audio forensic examiner. Jess and Maya examine audio forensic evidence from a nightclub shooting.Exemplar: an audio recording made by a forensic analyst to recreate the precise audio conditions of a piece of evidence in a criminal or civil case.Exemplar is based on an idea from Ben and Max Ringham, and written by Ben Ringham, Max Ringham and Dan Rebellato.Jess ..... Gina McKee
Maya ..... Shvorne Marks
Nish Gopaul ..... Asif Khan
Danny ..... Deka Walmsley
Sophie ..... Fenella WoolgarWriters: Ben and Max Ringham, with Dan Rebellato
Showrunner: Dan Rebellato
Audio forensic consultant: James Zjalić
Sound recordist: Alisdair McGregor
Studio assistant: Oyin Fowowe
Production coordinator: Darren Spruce
Sound design: Lucinda Mason Brown and David Chilton
Original music/Sound consultants: Ben and Max Ringham
Directors: Polly Thomas and Jade Lewis
Executive producer: Joby WaldmanA Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 4.
19/08/22•27m 50s
Exemplar - Episode 3
A modern-day thriller set in the north east of England starring Gina McKee as a lone wolf audio forensic analyst and Juliet Stevenson as a populist leader. Jess and Maya reluctantly agree to assist a controversial public figure to verify a piece of incriminating audio.Exemplar: an audio recording made by a forensic analyst to recreate the precise audio conditions of a piece of evidence in a criminal or civil case.Exemplar is based on an idea by leading sound designers Ben and Max Ringham, and written by Ben Ringham, Max Ringham and Dan Rebellato.Jess ..... Gina McKee
Maya ..... Shvorne Marks
Aoife ..... Fenella Woolgar
Judith ..... Barbara Marten
Rose ..... Juliet Stevenson
Lawrence ..... Asif Khan Writers: Ben and Max Ringham, with Dan Rebellato
Showrunner: Dan Rebellato
Audio forensic consultant: James Zjalić
Sound recordist: Alisdair McGregor
Studio assistant: Oyin Fowowe
Production coordinator: Darren Spruce
Sound design: Lucinda Mason Brown and David Chilton
Original music/Sound consultants: Ben and Max Ringham
Directors: Polly Thomas and Jade Lewis
Executive producer: Joby WaldmanA Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 4.
19/08/22•27m 50s
Exemplar - Episode 2
A modern-day thriller set in the north east of England. Starring Gina McKee as Jess, a lone wolf scientist with a troubled past whose passion for sound makes her the UK’s leading audio forensic examiner. A mysterious voice note takes Jess on a hunt to find an old friend.Exemplar: an audio recording made by a forensic analyst to recreate the precise audio conditions of a piece of evidence in a criminal or civil case.Exemplar is based on an idea by leading sound designers Ben and Max Ringham, and written by Ben Ringham, Max Ringham and Dan Rebellato.Jess ..... Gina McKee
Maya ..... Shvorne Marks
Aoife ..... Fenella Woolgar
Judith ..... Barbara Marten
Neil ..... Don Gilet
Ellie ..... Charlie HardwickWriters: Dan Rebellato with Ben and Max Ringham
Showrunner: Dan Rebellato
Audio forensic consultant: James Zjalić
Sound recordist: Alisdair McGregor
Studio assistant: Oyin Fowowe
Production coordinator: Darren Spruce
Sound design: Lucinda Mason Brown and David Chilton
Original music/Sound consultants: Ben and Max Ringham
Directors: Polly Thomas and Jade Lewis
Executive producer: Joby WaldmanA Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 4.
19/08/22•27m 50s
Exemplar - Episode 1
A modern-day thriller set in the north east of England. Starring Gina McKee as Jess, a lone wolf scientist with a troubled past whose passion for sound makes her the UK’s leading audio forensic examiner. Together with her new trainee, Maya, she undertakes a different sound challenge in every episode.In Episode 1 Jess attends the scene of a young woman’s apparently accidental death to create an audio exemplar to match a recording from a voice activated speaker. Mysterious voice messages about the past from her mother Judith add to the tension.Exemplar is rooted in factual research and based on an idea from Ben and Max Ringham, and written by Ben Ringham, Max Ringham and Dan Rebellato.Exemplar: an audio recording made by a forensic analyst to recreate the precise audio conditions of a piece of evidence in a criminal or civil caseJess ..... Gina McKee
Maya ..... Shvorne Marks
Aoife ..... Fenella Woolgar
Judith ..... Barbara Marten
Nathalie ..... Chetna Pandya
Dylan ..... Don GiletWriters: Ben and Max Ringham, with Dan Rebellato
Showrunner: Dan Rebellato
Audio forensic consultant: James Zjalić
Sound recordist: Alisdair McGregor
Studio assistant: Oyin Fowowe
Production coordinator: Darren Spruce
Sound design: Lucinda Mason Brown and David Chilton
Original music/Sound consultants: Ben and Max Ringham
Directors: Polly Thomas and Jade Lewis
Executive producer: Joby Waldman
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 4.
19/08/22•28m 25s
Introducing Exemplar
Gina McKee plays a lone wolf scientist with a troubled past whose passion for sound makes her the UK’s leading audio forensic examiner. Together with her new trainee, Maya, she undertakes a different sound challenge in every episode.
15/08/22•2m 0s
English Rose - Episode 5: Daddy Issues
By Helen Cross. Maya is excited by her new life and potential, but she has a lot to learn. Restraint for one thing. Rose is worried that Gulliver's family will want to steal him and The Others will try to kill him. Delphine isn't returning her calls. And then there's Austin, who knows her secret.Eighteen year old Rose has travelled from Whitby to New York to work as nanny to a glittering but secretive family. It’s a culture shock and Rose has had to devise ways of dealing with unwelcome male attention. But it turns out she is quite capable of looking after herself: bloody revenge is her speciality. She's not like the other girls. And Gulliver is no ordinary baby. This is a world not just of champagne, but shadows, where all is definitely not as it seems. Stylish and surprising fantasy horror with a comic twist, starring Alexandra Mardell (Coronation Street) and Demetri Goritsas (Ten Percent). With music by Dana Margolin and Sam Yardley of Mercury-nominated band, Porridge Radio.Rose ... Alexandra Mardell
Maya ... Miranda Braun
Austin ... Demetri Goritsas
Siobhan ... Deirdre Mullins
Delphine ... Yasemin Özdemir
Randy ... Michael Begley
Art Guy ... Mathew Durkan
Beatrice ... Alexandra Hannant
Newsreader ... Tayla Kovacevic-Ebong
Jason ... Joseph Tweedale
Mam ... Jane ThorntonIncluding the voices of Jo Makel, Paul Murphy, James Hoggarth, Freya Pollaidh, Augusta Chapman, Becky Ripley and Ben Casswell.
Original music written and performed by Dana Margolin and Sam Yardley of Porridge Radio, and produced, mixed and engineered by Sam Yardley.Sound design by Ilse Lademann
Producer...Mary Ward-Lowery
15/07/22•28m 7s
English Rose - Episode 4: Life Support
By Helen Cross.Gulliver is in the hospital and Rose wants to know why. There is danger everywhere and she must protect him.Eighteen-year-old Rose has come from Whitby to Manhattan to work as nanny to a glittering but secretive family. She's not like the other girls. And Gulliver is no ordinary baby. This is a world not just of champagne, but shadows, where all is definitely not as it seems.Stylish and surprising fantasy horror with a comic twist, starring Alexandra Mardell (Coronation Street) and Demetri Goritsas (Ten Percent). With music by Dana Margolin and Sam Yardley of Mercury-nominated band, Porridge Radio.Helen Cross wrote ‘My Summer of Love’ which won a Betty Trask award and was made into a Bafta-winning film with Emily Blunt (recently rated her best film in The Guardian top ten Emily Blunt films). Mary Ward-Lowery won Best Director in 2020 Audio Drama Awards.Rose ... Alexandra Mardell
Maya ... Miranda Braun
Austin ... Demetri Goritsas
Siobhan ... Deirdre Mullins
Delphine ... Yasemin Özdemir
Randy ... Michael Begley
Art Guy ... Mathew Durkan
Beatrice ... Alexandra Hannant
Newsreader ...Tayla Kovacevic-Ebong
Jason ... Joseph Tweedale
Mam ... Jane ThorntonIncluding the voices of Jo Makel, Paul Murphy, James Hoggarth, Freya Pollaidh, Augusta Chapman, Becky Ripley and Ben Casswell.
Original music written and performed by Dana Margolin and Sam Yardley of Porridge Radio, and produced, mixed and engineered by Sam Yardley.Sound design by Ilse Lademann
Producer Mary Ward-Lowery
15/07/22•28m 35s
English Rose - Episode 3: Tending the Wounds
by Helen CrossRose has come from Whitby to Manhattan to work as a nanny for power couple Austin and Maya. Their baby Gulliver is... unusual. But then, so is Rose. Bloody revenge is her speciality.The body count is rising and she still has to work out where the dangers lie. Also she needs something expensive to wear to Maya's launch. Time to go shopping with the platinum credit card.Stylish and surprising fantasy horror with a comic twist, starring Alexandra Mardell (Coronation Street) and Demetri Goritsas (Ten Percent). With music by Dana Margolin and Sam Yardley of Mercury-nominated band, Porridge Radio.Helen Cross wrote ‘My Summer of Love’ which won a Betty Trask award and was made into a Bafta-winning film with Emily Blunt (recently rated her best film in The Guardian top ten Emily Blunt films). Mary Ward-Lowery won Best Director in 2020 Audio Drama Awards.Rose ... Alexandra Mardell
Maya ... Miranda Braun
Austin ... Demetri Goritsas
Siobhan ... Deirdre Mullins
Delphine ... Yasemin Özdemir
Randy ... Michael Begley
Art Guy ... Mathew Durkan
Beatrice ... Alexandra Hannant
Newsreader ... Tayla Kovacevic-Ebong
Jason ... Joseph Tweedale
Mam ... Jane ThorntonIncluding the voices of Jo Makel, Paul Murphy, James Hoggarth, Freya Pollaidh, Augusta Chapman, Becky Ripley and Ben Casswell.
Original music written and performed by Dana Margolin and Sam Yardley of Porridge Radio, and produced, mixed and engineered by Sam Yardley.Sound design by Ilse Lademann
Producer Mary Ward-Lowery
15/07/22•28m 16s
English Rose - Episode 2: Hunted
by Helen Cross.
Eighteen-year-old Rose has travelled from Whitby to New York to work as a nanny to a wealthy and secretive family. Manhattan is a culture shock and she has to stay alert to the dangers all around her.But it turns out she is quite capable of looking after herself: bloody revenge is her speciality.She's not like the other girls. And Gulliver is no ordinary baby. This is a world not just of champagne, but shadows, where all is definitely not as it seems.Stylish and surprising fantasy horror with a comic twist, starring Alexandra Mardell (Coronation Street) and Demetri Goritsas (Ten Percent). With music by Dana Margolin and Sam Yardley of Mercury-nominated band, Porridge Radio.Helen Cross wrote ‘My Summer of Love’ which won a Betty Trask award and was made into a Bafta-winning film with Emily Blunt (recently rated her best film in The Guardian top ten Emily Blunt films). Mary Ward-Lowery won Best Director in 2020 Audio Drama Awards.Rose ... Alexandra Mardell
Maya ... Miranda Braun
Austin ... Demetri Goritsas
Siobhan ... Deirdre Mullins
Delphine ... Yasemin Özdemir
Randy ... Michael Begley
Art Guy ... Mathew Durkan
Beatrice ... Alexandra Hannant
Newsreader ... Tayla Kovacevic-Ebong
Jason ... Joseph Tweedale
Mam ... Jane ThorntonIncluding the voices of Jo Makel, Paul Murphy, James Hoggarth, Freya Pollaidh, Augusta Chapman, Becky Ripley and Ben Casswell.Original music written and performed by Dana Margolin and Sam Yardley of Porridge Radio, and produced, mixed and engineered by Sam Yardley.Sound design by Ilse Lademann
Producer...Mary Ward-Lowery
15/07/22•28m 6s
English Rose - Episode 1: The Call of the Wild
by Helen Cross.Eighteen-year-old Rose travels from Whitby to New York to work as nanny to a glittering but secretive family. It’s a culture shock and Rose seems unprepared for the mostly male attention she elicits. But it turns out she is quite capable of looking after herself: bloody revenge is her speciality. She's not like the other girls. And Gulliver is no ordinary baby. This is a world not just of champagne, but shadows, where all is definitely not as it seems.Stylish and surprising fantasy horror with a comic twist, starring Alexandra Mardell (Coronation Street) and Demetri Goritsas (Ten Percent). With music by Dana Margolin and Sam Yardley of Mercury-nominated band, Porridge Radio. Helen Cross wrote ‘My Summer of Love’ which won a Betty Trask award and was made into a Bafta-winning film with Emily Blunt (recently rated her best film in The Guardian top ten Emily Blunt films). Mary Ward-Lowery won Best Director in 2020 Audio Drama Awards.Rose ... Alexandra Mardell
Maya ... Miranda Braun
Austin ... Demetri Goritsas
Siobhan ... Deirdre Mullins
Delphine ... Yasemin Özdemir
Randy ... Michael Begley
Art Guy ... Mathew Durkan
Beatrice ... Alexandra Hannant
Newsreader ...Tayla Kovacevic-Ebong
Jason ... Joseph Tweedale
Mam ... Jane ThorntonIncluding the voices of Jo Makel, Paul Murphy, James Hoggarth, Freya Pollaidh, Augusta Chapman, Becky Ripley and Ben Casswell.
Original music written and performed by Dana Margolin and Sam Yardley of Porridge Radio, and produced, mixed and engineered by Sam Yardley. Sound design by Ilse Lademann
Producer Mary Ward-Lowery
15/07/22•28m 53s
Introducing English Rose
Rose has left Whitby to work as a nanny for a wealthy family in New York. She's a beauty with a passionate temper and a taste for bloody revenge. She's perfect for baby Gulliver.
11/07/22•1m 51s
The System - Step 5: Let the Golden Age Commence
Or How to Save the World in 5 Easy Steps Step 5: Let the Golden Age CommenceCan the extremists change the world?
And if they can, what would it look like? Season finale of Ben Lewis’s award-winning thriller. Cast:
Jake … Alex Austin
Maya… Siena Kelly
Coyote … Divian Ladwa
Jess … Chloe Pirrie
Liv … Jemima Rooper
Richard…Pip Torrens
Matt … Rhashan StoneOriginal music and sound design by Danny Krass
Featuring tracks from Equiknoxx music collectiveA BBC Scotland Production directed by Kirsty Williams
10/06/22•27m 30s
The System - Step 4: Light the Blue Touch Paper and Run Like Hell
Or How to Save the World in 5 Easy Steps
Step 4: Light the Blue Touch Paper and Run Like HellBen Lewis’s award-winning thriller returns for a second season. Why are so many people siding with the kidnappers?
And what is the true intent of The System?
We’re about to find out. Cast:
Jake … Alex Austin
Maya… Siena Kelly
Coyote … Divian Ladwa
Jess … Chloe Pirrie
Liv … Jemima Rooper
Richard…Pip Torrens
Matt … Rhashan StoneOriginal music and sound design by Danny Krass
A BBC Scotland Production directed by Kirsty Williams
10/06/22•27m 16s
The System - Step 3: The Art of the Steal
Or How to Save the World in 5 Easy Steps
Step 3: The Art of the StealBen Lewis’s award-winning thriller returns for a second season. The System is still holding five of the UK’s richest men.
Jake and Maya are running out of time to find them. And Jess’s masterplan is about to take an entirely unexpected turn. Cast: Jake … Alex Austin
Maya… Siena Kelly
Coyote … Divian Ladwa
Jess … Chloe Pirrie
Richard…Pip TorrensOriginal music and sound design by Danny Krass
Featuring tracks from Equiknoxx music collectiveA BBC Scotland Production directed by Kirsty Williams
10/06/22•27m 6s
The System - Step 2: Building Heroes
Or How to Save the World in 5 Easy StepsStep 2: Building HeroesBen Lewis’s award-winning thriller returns for a second season.Five super-rich men have been kidnapped by a mysterious group of extremists. The authorities have no clue where the men are being held, and the clock is ticking.As the only two people with insider knowledge of the terrorists, Jake and Maya are about to be pulled back into the murky world of ‘The System’.Cast:Jake … Alex Austin
Maya… Siena Kelly
Jess … Chloe Pirrie
Liv … Jemima Rooper
Richard…Pip Torrens
Angel Investor … Rhashan StoneOriginal music and sound design by Danny Krass
A BBC Scotland Production directed by Kirsty Williams
10/06/22•27m 27s
The System - Step 1: Wilderness Survival for Beginners
or How to Save the World in 5 Easy Steps
Step 1: Wilderness Survival for Beginners Five of the UK’s richest men have been kidnapped by a mysterious extremist group. 20-something siblings Maya and Jake have been framed for a murder they did not commit. How do these two events connect? And how far will the young radicals go to change the world? Ben Lewis’s award-winning thriller returns. Cast: Jake … Alex Austin
Maya… Siena Kelly
Jess … Chloe Pirrie
Richard…Pip Torrens
Original music and sound design by Danny Krass
Featuring tracks from Equiknoxx music collectiveA BBC Scotland Production directed by Kirsty Williams
10/06/22•27m 53s
Introducing The System - Series 2
Jake and Maya are on the run. But their past is about to catch up with them.
06/06/22•2m 7s
Dead Hand – Episode 5: Ceasefire Babies
A contemporary thriller set in Northern Ireland written by Stuart Drennan.Greg is the host of a true crime podcast dedicated to uncovering the identity of a serial killer, last active over twenty years ago, known only as Dead Hand. A killer named after a mysterious radio transmission which has been broadcasting an indecipherable code in the years since Dead Hand vanished. A code told in the voices of Dead Hand’s victims; including Greg’s missing father. However, when a new voice is added to the code, Greg realises that Dead Hand is active again. With time already running out, can he finally crack the code and catch the killer? Cast:
Greg … Paul Mallon
DS Murray … Michelle Fairley
Kate … Roísín Gallagher
Lucy … Hannah Eggleton
Stacey … Eimear Fearon
May … Julia Dearden
Control … Louise Parker
Police Officer … Andrew McCracken
TSG lead … Patrick Buchanan
Marc Sheene … Conleth Hill
All other roles played by members of the cast.Writer … Stuart Drennan
Script Editor … Philip Palmer
Producer … Michael Shannon
Executive Editor … Andy MartinA BBC Northern Ireland production for Radio 4.
01/04/22•29m 24s
Dead Hand – Episode 4: 97
A contemporary thriller set in Northern Ireland written by Stuart Drennan.Greg is the host of a true crime podcast dedicated to uncovering the identity of a serial killer, last active over twenty years ago, known only as Dead Hand. A killer named after a mysterious radio transmission which has been broadcasting an indecipherable code in the years since Dead Hand vanished. A code told in the voices of Dead Hand’s victims; including Greg’s missing father. However, when a new voice is added to the code, Greg realises that Dead Hand is active again. With time already running out, can he finally crack the code and catch the killer? Cast:
Greg ... Paul Mallon
DS Murray … Michelle Fairley
Kate … Roísín Gallagher
Lucy … Hannah Eggleton
Stacey … Eimear Fearon
Thomas … Patrick Fitzsymons
Assistant Jo … Nicky Harley
All other roles played by members of the cast.Writer … Stuart Drennan
Script Editor … Philip Palmer
Producer … Michael Shannon
Executive Editor … Andy MartinA BBC Northern Ireland production for Radio 4.
01/04/22•26m 26s
Dead Hand – Episode 3: Hierarchy of Victims
A contemporary thriller set in Northern Ireland written by Stuart Drennan.Greg is the host of a true crime podcast dedicated to uncovering the identity of a serial killer, last active over twenty years ago, known only as Dead Hand. A killer named after a mysterious radio transmission which has been broadcasting an indecipherable code in the years since Dead Hand vanished. A code told in the voices of Dead Hand’s victims; including Greg’s missing father. However, when a new voice is added to the code, Greg realises that Dead Hand is active again. With time already running out, can he finally crack the code and catch the killer? Cast:
Greg ... Paul Mallon
DS Murray … Michelle Fairley
Kate … Roísín Gallagher
Lucy … Hannah Eggleton
Stacey … Eimear Fearon
May … Julia Dearden
Freya … Carol Moore
Daniel … Desmond Eastwood
All other roles played by members of the cast.Writer … Stuart Drennan
Script Editor … Philip Palmer
Producer … Michael Shannon
Executive Editor … Andy MartinA BBC Northern Ireland production for Radio 4.
01/04/22•26m 37s
Dead Hand – Episode 2: Zero Sum
A contemporary thriller set in Northern Ireland written by Stuart Drennan.Greg is the host of a true crime podcast dedicated to uncovering the identity of a serial killer, last active over twenty years ago, known only as Dead Hand. A killer named after a mysterious radio transmission which has been broadcasting an indecipherable code in the years since Dead Hand vanished. A code told in the voices of Dead Hand’s victims; including Greg’s missing father. However, when a new voice is added to the code, Greg realises that Dead Hand is active again. With time already running out, can he finally crack the code and catch the killer? Cast:
Greg ... Paul Mallon
DS Murray … Michelle Fairley
Kate … Roísín Gallagher
Lucy … Hannah Eggleton
Stacey … Eimear Fearon
May … Julia Dearden
Thomas … Patrick Fitzsymons
Daniel … Desmond Eastwood
Assistant Jo … Nicky Harley
Control … Louise Parker
Police Officer … Andrew McCracken
TSG lead … Patrick Buchanan
All other roles played by members of the cast.Writer … Stuart Drennan
Script Editor … Philip Palmer
Producer … Michael Shannon
Executive Editor … Andy MartinA BBC Northern Ireland production for Radio 4.
01/04/22•26m 29s
Episode 1: Number Stations
A contemporary thriller set in Northern Ireland written by Stuart Drennan.Greg is the host of a true crime podcast dedicated to uncovering the identity of a serial killer, last active over twenty years ago, known only as Dead Hand. A killer named after a mysterious radio transmission which has been broadcasting an indecipherable code in the years since Dead Hand vanished. A code told in the voices of Dead Hand’s victims; including Greg’s missing father. However, when a new voice is added to the code, Greg realises that Dead Hand is active again. With time already running out, can he finally crack the code and catch the killer? Cast:
Greg ... Paul Mallon
DS Murray … Michelle Fairley
Kate … Roísín Gallagher
Lucy … Hannah Eggleton
Stacey … Eimear Fearon
Daniel … Desmond Eastwood
Assistant Jo … Nicky Harley
Operator … Louise Parker
All other roles played by members of the cast.Writer … Stuart Drennan
Script Editor … Philip Palmer
Producer … Michael Shannon
Executive Editor … Andy MartinA BBC Northern Ireland production for Radio 4.
01/04/22•28m 30s
Introducing Dead Hand
On the hunt for the identity of the serial killer, the host of a true crime podcast realises that after 20 years Dead Hand is active again.
28/03/22•1m 52s
Who is Aldrich Kemp? - Chapter Five: Kholat Syakhl
As the water rises, Clara Page is under more pressure than ever and learns some surprising family history. Can Aldrich Kemp and the team save her? Will she finally know all the answers?Cast:
Clara Page .................................................Phoebe Fox
Mister Bartholomew .............................Tim McInnerny
Aldrich Kemp ...........................................Ferdinand Kingsley
Mrs Boone..................................................Nicola Walker
Sebastian Harcourt ................................Kyle Soller
Nakesha Kemp ........................................Karla Crome
Aunt Lily .....................................................Susan Jameson
The Underwood Sisters ........................Jana Carpenter
Conrad Spijker ........................................Steven Mackintosh
Hazlitt...................... ..................................Ben Crowe
Nurse.. .......................................................Louise BrealeyCreated and written by Julian SimpsonRecorded on location in Hove, London and at The Royal Pavilion in BrightonMusic composed by Tim Elsenburg
Sound Design: David Thomas
Director: Julian Simpson
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Executive Producer: Karen RoseA Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4
18/02/22•29m 55s
Who is Aldrich Kemp? - Chapter Four: The Spirit of the Age
As Clara and her mission are in ever-increasing peril, questions are asked - with varying degrees of politeness - across London and Europe.Cast:
Clara Page .................................................Phoebe Fox
Mister Bartholomew .............................Tim McInnerny
Aldrich Kemp ...........................................Ferdinand Kingsley
Mrs Boone..................................................Nicola Walker
Sebastian Harcourt ................................Kyle Soller
Nakesha Kemp ........................................Karla Crome
Aunt Lily .....................................................Susan Jameson
Underwood Sisters ................................Jana Carpenter
Conrad Spijker ........................................Steven Mackintosh
Margot .......................................................Louise Brealey
Uncle Dave............. ..................................Ben Crowe
McGarry........... .........................................James JoyceCreated and written by Julian SimpsonRecorded on location in Hove, London and at The Royal Pavilion in BrightonMusic composed by Tim Elsenburg
Sound Design: David Thomas
Director: Julian Simpson
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Executive Producer: Karen RoseA Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4
18/02/22•27m 44s
Who is Aldrich Kemp? - Chapter Three: The Black Windmill
In Chapter Three, Clara and Kennedy find some parallels in their quests and a new name crops up - Conrad Spijker. But whose side is he on?Cast:
Clara Page ...............................Phoebe Fox
Mister Bartholomew ...........Tim McInnerny
Aldrich Kemp ........................ Ferdinand Kingsley
Mrs Boone/Eleanor Peck....Nicola Walker
Sebastian Harcourt ..............Kyle Soller
Nakesha Kemp ......................Karla Crome
Aunt Lily ...................................Susan Jameson
Kennedy Fisher.......................Jana Carpenter
Conrad Spijker........................Steven MackintoshCreated and written by Julian SimpsonRecorded on location in Hove, London and at The Royal Pavilion in BrightonMusic composed by Tim Elsenburg
Sound Design: David Thomas
Director: Julian Simpson
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Executive Producer: Karen RoseA Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4
18/02/22•27m 34s
Who is Aldrich Kemp? - Chapter Two: Themis House
Clara finds herself in a mysterious village where the shopkeepers all look remarkably similar. Will more questions be raised than answered by the occupants of Themis House?Cast:
Clara Page .............................Phoebe Fox
Mister Bartholomew .........Tim McInnerny
Aldrich Kemp ...................... Ferdinand Kingsley
Mrs Boone..............................Nicola Walker
Sebastian Harcourt ............Kyle Soller
Nakesha Kemp ....................Karla Crome
Aunt Lily .................................Susan Jameson
The Underwood Sisters ....Jana Carpenter
Cylist ........................................Louise BrealeyCreated and written by Julian SimpsonRecorded on location in Hove, London and at The Royal Pavilion in BrightonMusic composed by Tim Elsenburg
Sound Design: David Thomas
Director: Julian Simpson
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Executive Producer: Karen RoseA Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4
18/02/22•27m 49s
Who is Aldrich Kemp? - Chapter One: Clara Page
With a stellar cast, headed by Phoebe Fox, alongside Nicola Walker, Tim McInnery, Ferdinand Kingsley and Kyle Soller, we are back in Julian Simpson's imagination - this time trying to find out just Who Is Aldrich Kemp? On a heightened and fun journey, which takes us to glamourous and sometimes improbable locations, we encounter Euro-villains and murderous housekeepers. Chapter One: The washed-up body of a man presumed dead 7 years earlier marks the beginning of Clara Page's mission to find the elusive Aldrich Kemp.Cast:
Clara Page .............................Phoebe Fox
Mister Bartholomew .........Tim McInnerny
Aldrich Kemp ...................... Ferdinand Kingsley
Mrs Boone..............................Nicola Walker
Sebastian Harcourt ............Kyle Soller
Nakesha Kemp ....................Karla Crome
Aunt Lily .................................Susan Jameson
Secretary ................................Louise Brealey
Howlett ..................................Ben Crowe
Tom .........................................James Joyce.Created and written by Julian SimpsonRecorded on location in Hove, London and at The Royal Pavilion in Brighton.Music composed by Tim Elsenburg.
Sound Design: David Thomas
Director: Julian Simpson
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Executive Producer: Karen RoseA Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4
18/02/22•29m 36s
Introducing Who Is Aldrich Kemp?
In a world of yachts, private planes and underground bases a question echoes - Who Is Aldrich Kemp? Exciting new drama from Julian Simpson.
17/02/22•2m 35s
Siege - Episode 5
By Katherine Jakeways, Eno Mfon and Darragh Mortell.Everybody remembers the Siege, when for 24 hours the whole world was watching a small South London branch of a global supermarket chain. You’ve seen the news, the crazy conspiracy blogs and Naomi’s infamous Snap. Now for the first time the hostages tell the inside story of what really happened on those two dark days in December.Episode 5.
It’s almost dawn and it looks like the hostages are going to be released, but events are out of control and nobody is prepared for what happens next. CAST
NAOMI - Danielle Vitalis
JACKSON - Kwabena Ansah
KEMI - Layo-Christina Akinlude
PENNY - Jasmine Hyde
MAGGIE - Stacey Abalogun
DEREK - Ewan BaileySOUND DESIGN – Catherine Robinson
DIRECTOR - John Norton
PRODUCED by John Norton and James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales Production Siege is the latest drama in the Limelight strand and will also be available in full on BBC Sounds from Monday 7 February as a 5-part podcast
07/02/22•29m 39s
Siege - Episode 4
By Katherine Jakeways, Eno Mfon and Darragh Mortell.Everybody remembers the Siege, when for 24 hours the whole world was watching a small South London branch of a global supermarket chain. You’ve seen the news, the crazy conspiracy blogs and Naomi’s infamous Snap. Now for the first time the hostages tell the inside story of what really happened on those 2 dark days in December.Episode 4.
After some terrible news, the gunman goes crazy. Jackson can no longer cope and Kemi tries to calm the group. Speculation continues online about accomplices, Penny opens up about her family and Maggie has a plan. The ransom money is on the way. CAST
NAOMI - Danielle Vitalis
JACKSON - Kwabena Ansah
KEMI - Layo-Christina Akinlude
PENNY - Jasmine Hyde
MAGGIE - Stacey Abalogun
DEREK - Ewan Bailey
NEWS REPORTER - Layo-Christina AkinludeSOUND DESIGN – Catherine Robinson
DIRECTOR - John Norton
PRODUCED by John Norton and James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales Production Siege is the latest drama in the Limelight strand and will also be available in full on BBC Sounds from Monday 7 February as a 5-part podcast
07/02/22•27m 50s
Siege - Episode 3
By Katherine Jakeways, Eno Mfon and Darragh Mortell.Everybody remembers the Siege, when for 24 hours the whole world was watching a small South London branch of a global supermarket chain. You’ve seen the news, the crazy conspiracy blogs and Naomi’s infamous Snap. Now for the first time the hostages tell the inside story of what really happened on those two dark days in December.Episode 3.
Night falls and Naomi is in danger. The police are on the roof and the gunman starts to get mad at the authorities. He decides to show them he means business. The world is watching.CAST
NAOMI - Danielle Vitalis
JACKSON - Kwabena Ansah
KEMI - Layo-Christina Akinlude
PENNY - Jasmine Hyde
MAGGIE - Stacey Abalogun
DEREK - Ewan BaileySOUND DESIGN – Catherine Robinson
DIRECTOR - John Norton
PRODUCED by John Norton and James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales Production Siege is the latest drama in the Limelight strand and will also be available in full on BBC Sounds from Monday 7 February as a 5-part podcast
07/02/22•27m 57s
Siege - Episode 2
By Katherine Jakeways, Eno Mfon and Darragh Mortell.Everybody remembers the Siege, when for 24 hours the whole world was watching a small South London branch of a global supermarket chain. You’ve seen the news, the crazy conspiracy blogs and Naomi’s infamous Snap. Now for the first time the hostages tell the inside story of what really happened on those two dark days in December.Episode 2
The manager is badly wounded, the police have arrived, and the armed robbery has now become a siege.CAST
NAOMI - Danielle Vitalis
JACKSON - Kwabena Ansah
PENNY - Jasmine Hyde
MAGGIE - Stacey AbalogunSOUND DESIGN – Catherine Robinson
DIRECTOR - John Norton
PRODUCED by John Norton and James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales Production Siege is the latest drama in the Limelight strand and will also be available in full on BBC Sounds from Monday 7 February as a 5-part podcast
07/02/22•27m 45s
Siege - Episode 1
By Katherine Jakeways, Eno Mfon and Darragh Mortell. Everybody remembers the Siege, when for 24 hours the whole world was watching a small South London branch of a global supermarket chain. You’ve seen the news, the crazy conspiracy blogs and Naomi’s infamous Snap. Now for the first time the hostages tell the inside story of what really happened on those two dark days in December.Episode 1.
For 5 shoppers and a security guard, it’s just another day in the supermarket until a masked man walks in with a gun.CAST
NAOMI - Danielle Vitalis
JACKSON - Kwabena Ansah
KEMI - Layo-Christina Akinlude
PENNY - Jasmine Hyde
MAGGIE - Stacey AbalogunSOUND DESIGN – Catherine Robinson
DIRECTOR - John Norton
PRODUCED by John Norton and James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales Production Siege is the latest drama in the Limelight strand and will also be available in full on BBC Sounds from Monday 7 February as a 5-part podcast
07/02/22•29m 46s
Introducing Siege
You've seen the news, the blogs, and the pics. Now the hostages tell the inside story.
03/02/22•1m 8s
Steelheads – Episode 5: Plan D
When young British tennis pro, Joleen Kenzie (Jessica Barden), is diagnosed with a rare terminal illness, she has herself cryogenically frozen at an experimental lab in Seattle, in the hope that one day – perhaps hundreds of years into the future - there will be a cure and she can be revived. She wakes up to a world divided. Joleen and Kit drive to Montana in the hope of joining the resistance.From the creators of The Cipher and Passenger List, a chilling new medical thriller inspired by true events starring Jessica Barden.Cast:
JOLEEN – Jessica Barden
REMI – Khalid Laith
KIT – Symera Jackson
DRE – Earl R Perkins
JAMAR – Jason Forbes
SUZIE – Laurel LefkowAll other parts played by: Kerry Shale, Christopher Ragland, Eric Meyers, Andrew Byron, Annabelle Dowler, Daniel Ryan,
Gianna Kiehl and Lizzie StablesOriginal theme composed by Pascal WyseWritten and Created by Brett Neichin and John Scott Dryden
Script Editing by Mike Walker
Sound Design by Steve Bond
Sound Editor: Adam Woodhams
Assistant Producer: Eleanor Mein
Additional casting by Janet Foster
Trails by Jack Soper
Produced by Emma Hearn
Director and Executive Producer: John Scott DrydenA Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
31/12/21•28m 42s
Steelheads – Episode 4: Break Point
When young British tennis pro, Joleen Kenzie (Jessica Barden), is diagnosed with a rare terminal illness, she has herself cryogenically frozen at an experimental lab in Seattle, in the hope that one day – perhaps hundreds of years into the future - there will be a cure and she can be revived. She wakes up to a world divided... Luther offers Joleen a chance of life, but in return she must agree to live in hiding and be companion to his grand-daughter, Kit. But Kit reveals that they are both in danger and must escape to find the resistance. From the creators of The Cipher and Passenger List, a chilling new medical thriller inspired by true events starring Jessica Barden.Cast:
JOLEEN – Jessica Barden
KIT – Symera Jackson
LUTHER – Bruce Lester Johnson
REMI – Khalid Laith
HUGO – Christopher Ragland
THE MOD – Andrew Byron
IZZY – Lizzie Stables
ESMERELDA – Annabelle DowlerAll other parts played by: Earl R Perkins, Kerry Shale, Gianna Kiehl, Jason Forbes and Laurel LefkowOriginal theme composed by Pascal WyseWritten and Created by Brett Neichin and John Scott Dryden
Script Editing by Mike Walker
Sound Design by Steve Bond
Sound Editor: Adam Woodhams
Assistant Producer: Eleanor Mein
Additional casting by Janet Foster
Trails by Jack Soper
Produced by Emma Hearn
Director and Executive Producer: John Scott DrydenA Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
31/12/21•28m 38s
Steelheads – Episode 3: Shiny Happy People
When young British tennis pro, Joleen Kenzie (Jessica Barden), is diagnosed with a rare terminal illness, she has herself cryogenically frozen at an experimental lab in Seattle, in the hope that one day – perhaps hundreds of years into the future - there will be a cure and she can be revived. She wakes up to a world divided. Having escaped captivity, Joleen arrives by sea in Seattle with her companions, Remi, an escaped convict and Luther, a blind captain… From the creators of The Cipher and Passenger List, a chilling new medical thriller inspired by true events starring Jessica Barden.Cast:
JOLEEN – Jessica Barden
LUTHER – Bruce Lester Johnson
REMI – Khalid Laith
SUMMER – Gianna Kiehl
LESTER – Christopher Ragland
WAYNE – Daniel Ryan
LUCINDA – Annabelle Dowler
OSCAR – Jason Forbes
KIT – Symera JacksonAll other parts played by: Kerry Shale, Earl R Perkins, Andrew Byron and Eric MeyersOriginal Theme composed by Pascal WyseWritten and Created by Brett Neichin and John Scott Dryden
Script Editing by Mike Walker
Sound Design by Steve Bond
Sound Editor: Adam Woodhams
Assistant Producer: Eleanor Mein
Additional casting by Janet Foster
Trails by Jack Soper
Produced by Emma Hearn
Director and Executive Producer: John Scott DrydenA Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
31/12/21•28m 35s
Steelheads – Episode 2: The Conversation
When young British tennis pro, Joleen Kenzie (Jessica Barden), is diagnosed with a rare terminal illness, she has herself cryogenically frozen at an experimental lab in Seattle, in the hope that one day – perhaps hundreds of years into the future - there will be a cure and she can be revived. She wakes up to a world divided... From the creators of The Cipher and Passenger List, a chilling new medical thriller inspired by true events starring Jessica Barden.Cast:
JOLEEN – Jessica Barden
REMI – Khalid Laith
LUTHER – Bruce Lester Johnson
PADMA – Jennifer Armour
EARL – Kerry Shale
JAVIER - Jason Forbes
RICHARD – Eric MeyersAll other parts played by:
Andrew Byron, Gianna Kiehl, Earl R Perkins, Laurel Lefkow and Christopher RaglandOriginal Theme composed by Pascal WyseWritten and Created by Brett Neichin and John Scott Dryden
Script Editing by Mike Walker
Sound Design by Steve Bond
Sound Editor: Adam Woodhams
Assistant Producer: Eleanor Mein
Trails by Jack Soper
Produced by Emma Hearn
Director and Executive Producer: John Scott DrydenA Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
31/12/21•28m 24s
Steelheads – Episode 1: Lady in the Water
When a young British tennis pro, Joleen Kenzie (Jessica Barden), is diagnosed with a rare terminal illness, she has herself cryogenically frozen at an experimental lab in Seattle, in the hope that one day – perhaps hundreds of years into the future - there will be a cure and she can be revived. She wakes up to a world divided... and Joleen is now captive.From the creators of The Cipher and Passenger List, a chilling new medical thriller inspired by true events starring Jessica Barden.Cast:
JOLEEN – Jessica Barden
LUTHER – Bruce Lester Johnson
IZZY – Lizzie Stables
LUCINDA – Annabelle Dowler
WAYNE – Daniel Ryan
PADMA – Jennifer Armour
EARL – Kerry Shale
OSCAR – Jason Forbes
RICHARD – Eric Meyers
ANDREI – Andrew Byron
SUE – Laurel Lefkow
GREG – Christopher Ragland
STOLYA – Yanina HopeOriginal Theme composed by Pascal WyseWritten and Created by Brett Neichin and John Scott Dryden
Script Editing by Mike Walker
Sound Design by Steve Bond
Sound Editor: Adam Woodhams
Assistant Producer: Eleanor Mein
Trails by Jack Soper
Produced by Emma Hearn
Director and Executive Producer: John Scott DrydenA Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
31/12/21•28m 37s
Introducing SteelHeads
A futuristic thriller starring Jessica Barden as a tennis pro who awakes from cryogenic sleep to find a world in chaos.
20/12/21•3m 21s
Harland - Episode 5: Saturday
Lucy Catherine's supernatural thriller reaches its climax on the day of the Festival of the Hare. 50 years earlier, Harland was founded on the site of a cursed and abandoned medieval village. The past is about to have its say. Sarah ..... Ayesha Antoine
Dan ..... Tyger Drew-Honey
Sadie ..... Melissa Advani
Jim ..... Chris Jack
Lori/Evie ..... Grace Cooper Milton
Lindsay ..... Jasmine Hyde
Pete ..... Michael Begley
Police Officer ..... Justice Ritchie
Crow ..... Christine KavanaghSound design by Caleb Knightley
Directed by Toby Swift
29/10/21•28m 48s
Harland - Episode 4: Friday
Lucy Catherine's supernatural thriller is set in a new town built on the site of an abandoned village with a violent past. As DI Sarah Ward continues her investigation into the strange events surrounding Evie Bennett's disappearance, her dreams become increasingly entangled with the case. Sarah ..... Ayesha Antoine
Dan ..... Tyger Drew-Honey
Sadie ..... Melissa Advani
Jim ..... Chris Jack
Lori ..... Grace Cooper Milton
Jess ..... Lizzie Mounter
Lindsay ..... Jasmine Hyde
Pete ..... Michael Begley
Aldo ..... Sam Dale Sound design by Caleb Knightley
Directed by Toby Swift
29/10/21•27m 13s
Harland - Episode 3: Thursday
Lucy Catherine's supernatural thriller set in the new town of Harland. A man in a hare mask appears to guide DI Ward to the missing Evie Bennett but who is he? And why can't the CCTV system capture his image even when he's there. Sarah ..... Ayesha Antoine
Dan ..... Tyger Drew-Honey
Sadie ..... Melissa Advani
Jim ..... Chris Jack
Lori ..... Grace Cooper Milton
Jess ..... Lizzie Mounter
Lindsay ..... Jasmine Hyde
Pete ..... Michael Begley
Counsellor ..... Christine Kavanagh
Aldo ..... Sam Dale
MC ..... Justice RitchieSound design by Caleb Knightley
Directed by Toby Swift
29/10/21•27m 38s
Harland - Episode 2: Wednesday
Lucy Catherine's supernatural thriller set in the new town of Harland. A girl has disappeared. A sink hole has entirely swallowed her home. DI Ward continues to investigate. Sarah ..... Ayesha Antoine
Dan ..... Tyger Drew-Honey
Sadie ..... Melissa Advani
Lori ..... Grace Cooper Milton
Jess ..... Lizzie Mounter
Lindsay ..... Jasmine Hyde
Pete ..... Michael Begley
Aldo ..... Sam Dale
DJ ..... Justice Ritchie
Newsreader ..... Joseph AyreSound design by Caleb Knightley
Directed by Toby Swift
29/10/21•28m 22s
Harland - Episode 1: Tuesday
Lucy Catherine's supernatural thriller set in the new town of Harland, built on the site of a village abandoned 900 years earlier. DI Sarah Ward returns to work to investigate the disappearance of a child. Sarah ..... Ayesha Antoine
Dan ..... Tyger Drew-Honey
Sadie ..... Melissa Advani
Lori ..... Grace Cooper Milton
Pete ..... Michael Begley
Jess ..... Lizzie Mounter
Counsellor ..... Christine Kavanagh
Jerry ..... Joseph Ayre
Aldo ..... Sam Dale
DJ ..... Justice Ritchie
Police Control ..... Chris JackSound design by Caleb Knightley
Directed by Toby Swift
29/10/21•28m 12s
Welcome to Harland
Lucy Catherine's 5 part supernatural thriller set in the new town of Harland, built on the site of a village abandoned 900 years earlier. DI Sarah Ward returns to work to investigate the disappearance of a child.
25/10/21•2m 4s
5. The Hand of God
A compelling five-part mystery based on the true story of one man’s search for justice on a remote Irish island, blending documentary and drama.Neville finally has his day in court facing the man he believes is responsible for the disappearance of his house, but as he waits to hear the outcome of his case Neville finds himself on the wrong side of the law.Neville Presho ...… Tony Flynn
Patrick Doohan …... Seán T. Ó Meallaigh
Justice Murphy ...… Mark Lambert
Prosecution barrister …... Faolán Morgan
Defence barrister ...… Michael Patrick
Psychiatrist …... Patrick Fitzsymons
Garda officer ...... Niall Cusack
Reporter ...... Megan Armitage
Hotel owner ...... Lalor RoddyPresented by Siobhán McSweeney.
Written by Jan Carson
Produced by Conor McKay and Michael ShannonA BBC Northern Ireland production for Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2021.
05/07/21•29m 12s
4. The Holy Clay
A compelling five-part mystery based on the true story of one man’s search for justice on a remote Irish island, blending documentary and drama.It seems Neville can’t stay away from the island that haunts his every waking moment.A chance encounter on the ferry to Tory offers a new opportunity for justice and Neville finally finds a solicitor willing to listen to his story, but the strain of so many years spent searching for answers puts huge pressure on his marriage.Neville ...... Tony Flynn
Fiona ...... Fo Cullen
Anton ...... Ian Beattie
Gillespie ...... Patrick Fitzsymons
Clerk ...... Desmond Eastwood
Justice Murphy ...... Mark Lambert
O’Dualachain ...... Faolán Morgan
O’Tuaithail ...... Michael Patrick
John McGinty ...... Seamus O’HaraPresented by Siobhán McSweeney
Written by Jan Carson
Produced by Conor McKay and Michael ShannonA BBC Northern Ireland Production for Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2021.
05/07/21•28m 0s
3. Balor's Fort
A compelling five-part mystery based on the true story of one man’s search for justice on a remote Irish island, blending documentary and drama.Neville tracks down a contractor who offers him new information about events leading up to the disappearance of his house, but Neville’s obsessive search for answers comes at a heavy price. Neville decides to forgive those he believes have wronged him, leading to a long, dark night of the soul at Balor’s Fort on Tory island.
Presented by Siobhán McSweeneyNeville ...... Tony Flynn
Fiona ...... Fo Cullen
Patrick Doohan ...... Seán T. Ó Meallaigh
John McGinty ...... Seamus O’Hara
Doctor ...... Ian BeattieWritten by Jan Carson
Produced by Conor McKay and Michael ShannonA BBC Northern Ireland production for Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2021.
05/07/21•27m 45s
2. The Real King of Tory
Neville sets off on a journey around Ireland in search of clues, but the shock of discovering his house has vanished begins to affect his health. Feeling like he’s trapped in a nightmare, Neville recalls the peace and tranquility he first found on Tory – and a film he made years before seems to offer a strange prophecy about what may have happened to his house.A compelling five-part mystery based on the true story of one man’s search for justice on a remote Irish island, blending documentary and drama.
Neville ...... Tony Flynn
Fiona ..... Fo Cullen
Patrick Doohan ...... Seán T. Ó Meallaigh
Council worker ...... Carol Moore
Guard ...... Faolán Morgan
Sean ...... Michael Patrick
Tourism Woman ...... Megan Armitage
Engineer ...... Desmond EastwoodPresented by Siobhán McSweeney
Written by Jan Carson
Produced by Conor McKay and Michael ShannonA BBC Northern Ireland Production for Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2021.
05/07/21•27m 27s
1. The Vanishing
Mystery based on the true story of one man’s search for justice on a remote Irish island, blending documentary and drama.When Neville Presho returns to Tory Island after many years overseas, he gets the shock of his life – his house has vanished. All that remains is a bathtub, lying upside down on the shore.
Neville first came to the remote Irish island in the 1970s and made a documentary about the islanders' traditional way of life, their culture and language. Neville felt warmly welcomed – now, he faces a wall of silence. Some talk mysteriously of a whirlwind and a strange glow in the night sky, others say Neville would be better off not asking. No one will tell him what happened, not even the island’s King.
Neville sets out on a search for justice, but his quest will come at great personal cost.
Neville ...... Tony Flynn
Fiona ...... Fo Cullen
Mary Meehan ...... Carol Moore
Patrick Doohan ...... Seán T. Ó Meallaigh
Patsy Dan ...... Mark Lambert
Father O’Neill ...... Niall Cusack
Man 1 ...... Lalor Roddy
Woman ...... Megan Armitage
Man 2 ...... Desmond Eastwood
Film Crew ...... Michael PatrickPresented by Siobhán McSweeney
Written by Jan Carson
Produced by Conor McKay and Michael ShannonA BBC Northern Ireland production for Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2021.
05/07/21•28m 16s
Introducing The House That Vanished
Your house is gone. Your neighbours won't talk. And you're on an island miles from shore. The true story of one man's struggle to find out why his home disappeared.
30/06/21•2m 15s
The System - Level 6: Judgement Day Question Mark.
By Ben Lewis. A witty and propulsive six-part thriller about a group of young radicals and the hunt for their leader. Starring Siena Kelly, Jack Rowan and Iain de Caestecker. Level 6: Judgement Day Question Mark The Past: Alex’s story comes into focus.
The Present: Maya goes in search of Jake, hoping together they can stop the System before things get totally out of control. But can they? And who’s really in charge?
Cast:
Alex … Iain de Caestecker
Maya … Siena Kelly
Coyote…Divian Ladwa
Beau…Matthew Needham
DI Cohen / Jess …Chloe Pirrie
Jake …Jack RowanOriginal music and sound design by Danny Krass
Featuring tracks from Equiknoxx music collectiveA BBC Scotland Production directed by Kirsty Williams
With thanks to Dr Joel Busher at the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations, University of Coventry.
28/05/21•28m 55s
The System - Level 5: Kill the Past
By Ben Lewis. A witty and propulsive six-part thriller about a group of young radicals and the hunt for their leader. Starring Siena Kelly, Jack Rowan and Iain de Caestecker.Level 5: Kill the PastThe Past: Jake and Alex have a stand-off when Jake’s given a target dangerously close to home.
The Present: Maya’s TV habit, once described as her downfall, is about to become her greatest asset. Cast:
Alex … Iain de Caestecker
Jerome… Don Gilét
Maya … Siena Kelly
Coyote…Divian Ladwa
Beau…Matthew Needham
DI Cohen / Jess …Chloe Pirrie
Jake …Jack RowanOriginal music and sound design by Danny Krass
Featuring tracks from Equiknoxx music collectiveWith thanks to Dr Joel Busher at the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations, University of Coventry.A BBC Scotland Production directed by Kirsty Williams
28/05/21•27m 0s
The System - Level 4: Red Pill
By Ben Lewis. A witty and propulsive six-part thriller about an exclusive personal development programme with a radical twist. Starring Siena Kelly, Jack Rowan and Iain de Caestecker.Level 4: Red PillThe Past: Jake’s unit find out what The System is really about as they enter the next level of their training. And it doesn’t sit well with everyone.
The Present: Maya manages to track down an ally with insider knowledge. Cast:
Alex … Iain de Caestecker
Dr Khalid Hassan… Souad Faress
Maya … Siena Kelly
Coyote…Divian Ladwa
Beau…Matthew Needham
Jake …Jack RowanOriginal music and sound design by Danny Krass
Featuring tracks from Equiknoxx music collectiveWith thanks to Dr Joel Busher at the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations, University of Coventry.A BBC Scotland Production directed by Kirsty Williams
28/05/21•27m 56s
The System - Level 3: Field Work
By Ben LewisA witty and propulsive six-part thriller about an exclusive personal development programme with a radical twist. Starring Siena Kelly, Jack Rowan and Iain de Caestecker.Level 3: Field Work The Past: pumped up and fighting fit, Jake and his unit learn how to hunt. And it’s not just animals they’re in search of.
The Present: Maya meets a woman she hopes can explain why Jake’s life hangs in the balance. Cast:
Alex … Iain de Caestecker
Maya … Siena Kelly
Coyote…Divian Ladwa
Beau…Matthew Needham
DI Cohen… Chloe Pirrie
Grace…Ashna Rabheru
Jake …Jack RowanOriginal music and sound design by Danny Krass With thanks to Dr Joel Busher at the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations, University of Coventry.A BBC Scotland Production directed by Kirsty Williams
28/05/21•27m 48s
The System - Level 2: Sweat Blood
By Ben Lewis.A witty and propulsive six-part thriller about a mysterious personal development programme. Starring Siena Kelly, Jack Rowan and Iain de Caestecker.Level 2: Sweat Blood.The Past: Jake and his fellow underdogs begin to radically transform their minds and bodies.
The Present: Maya’s hunt for their leader gets tense when she realises they might be hunting her. Cast:
Alex … Iain de Caestecker
Maya … Siena Kelly
Jerome… Don Gilét
Coyote…Divian Ladwa
Beau…Matthew Needham
Jake …Jack RowanOriginal music and sound design by Danny Krass
Featuring tracks from Equiknoxx music collectiveWith thanks to Dr Joel Busher at the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations, University of Coventry.A BBC Scotland Production directed by Kirsty Williams
28/05/21•28m 33s
The System - Level 1: Get Naked
By Ben LewisA propulsive thriller starring Siena Kelly, Jack Rowan and Iain de Caestecker.Level 1: Get Naked. When Jake signs up to a personal training programme that promises to turn the meekest man-boy into an alpha male, he doesn’t have a clue what he’s getting himself into. Two years later, his sister Maya sets out to uncover the truth. Cast:
Alex … Iain de Caestecker
Jerome… Don Gilét
Maya … Siena Kelly
Beau…Matthew Needham
DI Cohen …Chloe Pirrie
Jake …Jack RowanOriginal music and sound design by Danny Krass
Featuring tracks from Equiknoxx music collectiveWith thanks to Dr Joel Busher at the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations, University of Coventry.A BBC Scotland Production directed by Kirsty Williams
28/05/21•28m 50s
The System Trailer
When Jake goes on the run after a mysterious crime, his sister Maya must find out why. A propulsive six-part thriller. Starring Siena Kelly, Jack Rowan and Iain de Caestecker.
13/05/21•2m 7s