Children of the Stones

Mia Brake and her archaeometrist father Adam move to Milbury, a village framed by an ancient stone circle.But all is not right in Milbury. The stones emit a strange power. The villagers are eerily happy, greeting each other with the unnerving phrase "Happy Day!" And at the village school the other children can solve incredibly complex mathematical problems.As one-by-one her friends join the Happy People, Mia must uncover the secret of the stones.Children of the Stones is a new adaptation of the cult 1977 television series – described by comedian Stewart Lee as 'the scariest programme ever made for children.'Cast:Mia Brake .......................India Brown Rafe Hendrick ...............Reece Shearsmith Martha………………………Becky Wright The Butcher……………….Guy Adams The Guide………………….Ewan Bailey Mother………………………Taj Atwal Dougie……………………….Tom BarnardProducer/director: Simon Barnard Writers: AK Benedict and Guy Adams, based upon the television serial by Jeremy Burnham and Trevor Ray Sound Designer: Richard Fox Music: Edwin SykesThe Song of the Stones was written by AK Benedict and arranged and conducted by Paul Simpson. The singers were Jo Browse, Mark Browse and Adam BrowseA Bafflegab Production for BBC Radio 4

Mia Brake and her archaeometrist father Adam move to Milbury, a village framed by an ancient stone circle.But all is not right in Milbury. The stones emit a strange power. The villagers are eerily happy, greeting each other with the unnerving phrase "Happy Day!" And at the village school the other children can solve incredibly complex mathematical problems.As one-by-one her friends join the Happy People, Mia must uncover the secret of the stones.Children of the Stones is a new adaptation of the cult 1977 television series – described by comedian Stewart Lee as 'the scariest programme ever made for children.'Cast:Mia Brake ......................India Brown Rafe Hendrick .............Reece Shearsmith Adam Brake .................Steve Oram Rafiq ...............................Jairaj Varsani Jess .................................Teddie Malleson-Allen Priya………………………..Taj Atwal Reporter…………………..Becky WrightProducer/director: Simon Barnard Writers: AK Benedict and Guy Adams, based upon the television serial by Jeremy Burnham and Trevor Ray Sound Designer: Richard Fox Music: Edwin SykesThe Song of the Stones was written by AK Benedict and arranged and conducted by Paul Simpson. The singers were Jo Browse, Mark Browse and Adam Browse.A Bafflegab Production for BBC Radio 4

Mia Brake and her archaeometrist father Adam move to Milbury, a village framed by an ancient stone circle.But all is not right in Milbury. The stones emit a strange power. The villagers are eerily happy, greeting each other with the unnerving phrase "Happy Day!" And at the village school the other children can solve incredibly complex mathematical problems.As one-by-one her friends join the Happy People, Mia must uncover the secret of the stones.Children of the Stones is a new adaptation of the cult 1977 television series – described by comedian Stewart Lee as 'the scariest programme ever made for children.'Cast: Mia Brake ..................India Brown Adam Brake ..............Steve Oram Rafiq ............................Jairaj Varsani Jess ..............................Teddie Malleson-Allen Tom……………………….Louis Suc Priya………………………Taj Atwal Colin………………………Ewan Bailey Shop lady………………Becky Wright Teacher………………….Lizzie Roper Vicar………………………Richard Reed Students………………...Stanley Silver, Louie Silver, Charlotte Harrison, Kim Stevens and Tom BarnardProducer/director: Simon Barnard Writers: AK Benedict and Guy Adams, based upon the television serial by Jeremy Burnham and Trevor Ray Sound Designer: Richard Fox Music: Edwin SykesA Bafflegab Production for BBC Radio 4

Mia Brake and her archaeometrist father Adam move to Milbury, a village framed by an ancient stone circle.But all is not right in Milbury. The stones emit a strange power. The villagers are eerily happy, greeting each other with the unnerving phrase "Happy Day!" And at the village school the other children can solve incredibly complex mathematical problems.As one-by-one her friends join the Happy People, Mia must uncover the secret of the stones.Children of the Stones is a new adaptation of the cult 1977 television series – described by comedian Stewart Lee as 'the scariest programme ever made for children.'Cast:Mia Brake ....................India Brown Rafe Hendrick ............Reece Shearsmith Adam Brake ................Steve Oram Laces ..............................Ralph Ineson Rafiq ...............................Jairaj Varsani Jess .................................Teddie Malleson-Allen Tom………………………....Louis Suc Therapist…………………Taj Atwal Physiotherapist………..Richard Reed Surgeon……………………Guy AdamsProducer/director: Simon Barnard Writers: AK Benedict and Guy Adams, based upon the television serial by Jeremy Burnham and Trevor Ray. Sound Designer: Richard Fox Music: Edwin SykesA Bafflegab Production for BBC Radio 4

Mia Brake and her archaeometrist father Adam move to Milbury, a village framed by an ancient stone circle.But all is not right in Milbury. The stones emit a strange power. The villagers are eerily happy, greeting each other with the unnerving phrase "Happy Day!" And at the village school the other children can solve incredibly complex mathematical problems.As one-by-one her friends join the Happy People, Mia must uncover the secret of the stones.Children of the Stones is a new adaptation of the cult 1977 television series - described by comedian Stewart Lee as 'the scariest programme ever made for children.'Cast:Mia Brake ...................India Brown Adam Brake ..............Steve Oram Laces ............................Ralph Ineson Rafiq ............................Jairaj Varsani Jess ..............................Teddie Malleson-Allen Tom………………………Louis SucProducer/director: Simon Barnard Writers: AK Benedict and Guy Adams, based upon the television serial by Jeremy Burnham and Trevor Ray. Sound Designer: Richard Fox Music: Edwin SykesA Bafflegab Production for BBC Radio 4

These Stones can change people and they’re calling to you. Are you scared yet? Do you feel the shiver? On Wednesday 7 October this podcast will destroy everything. Smash your speakers. Destroy your headphones. Whatever you do, don’t listen... The world depends on it.