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The Limelight podcast - for fiction and drama serials you won't want to miss from Radio 4.

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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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Introducing Money Gone

Introducing Money Gone

2024-04-2203:45

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.
Silos - 5. Collective

Silos - 5. Collective

2024-03-2229:19

'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
Silos - 4. Stasis

Silos - 4. Stasis

2024-03-2229:16

'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
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Comments (29)

Daniel Clayton

BBC version of rabbits podcast basically

Mar 30th
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Intrograted

There are enough Aussies living in the UK that the bbc could surely have found actors so that we don't have to put up with these (not the worst by far but) pretty terrible fake accents. Or is it something a British audience wouldn't really notice?

Mar 22nd
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Intrograted

well, I was wrong about just about everything! except for, sort of, one thing. right person, kinda, wrong reasons

Feb 17th
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Intrograted

at 10:18 atm, so now I'm thinking becca did it coz she wants to blow shit up but the kablam plan'll be nixed if sab gets the report to fran. I thought this was all a little cheesy to begin with, and elly's a bit hysterical-annoying, but as you can see from my incessant commenting, I'm kinda having fun now. still think the coroner and/or Mia might be working for big oil/government tho

Feb 17th
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Intrograted

okay, so now I'm hoping Poppy & Sullivan are red herrings. who will suspicion be shifted to next?! ep1 gabe, ep2 prof, ep3 coroner, ep4 guy who put on beach vigil? becca? will it turn out to be Mia? she lived with sab to be close to her, gave herself a concussion (like The Last Crusade)?! hope I'm wrong on all counts

Feb 17th
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Intrograted

the professor better be a red herring, I swear to God my eyes are gonna roll so hard if it's him. I'm trusting the bbc aren't so cliche

Feb 17th
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Intrograted

season 2 just came out and according to my history I've already listened to this first season - don't remember a single thing about it, might need to give it another listen first

Dec 1st
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Intrograted

the husband is a prick. why marry someone if you feel so much resentment towards them? and if you think your wife is a danger because she's having hallucinations, you try to get her admitted, not kick her out of home

Nov 23rd
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Lin

Another great BBC production. Definitely a bit of a mind bender, loved being able to binge all eps at once.

Jul 11th
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iLoveCepelinai

My ears perked up when I heard Lithuania, even if it was only in one sentance. Thanks Julian

May 23rd
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Tiffany lee

Lewis capaldi is that you 🤣

May 1st
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Lin

The BBC doesn't disappoint, great show!

Apr 2nd
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Lin

So glad to see Aldrich Kemp is back, although from the title maybe not for long?!?

Apr 2nd
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Kandra Sjoberg

I get so excited when they drop a new series! Wish I could find more like this! So good.

Feb 4th
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Paul Brown

Not working

Jan 28th
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LC

Great show, and makes more sense now.. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Nov 9th
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LC

Classic BBC, just make sure you listen to season 1 first. Unlike me... ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Nov 9th
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Darcy Jennings

Funny, Engaging BBC Mystery Thriller ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Sep 5th
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Dale Taylor

BBC drama at its best. Just finished The System series 1 & 2 and now on episode 2 of Exemplar. Excellent stuff.

Aug 27th
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Janet R

What sort of ending was that? Dreadful. Feels like there needs to be another episode.

Aug 9th
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