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Children of the Stones

Children of the Stones

BBC Radio 4 · BBC

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Show overview

Children of the Stones has published 10 episodes during 2020. That works out to roughly 3 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a near-daily cadence.

Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 14 min and 17 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Fiction show.

The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 5.6 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. Published by BBC.

Episodes
10
Started
2020
Median length
15 min
Cadence
Near-daily

From the publisher

The Stones are calling you. Do you feel the shiver?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.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.'Producer/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

Latest Episodes

Episode 10

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 Martha…………………….Becky Wright Villagers…………………..Ewan Bailey, Richard Reed Podcasters.....................Dan Starkey, Paul MorrisProducer/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

Oct 7, 202020 min

Episode 9

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 Radio presenter……….Danny Robins Sam/TV host…………....Richard ReedProducer/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

Oct 7, 202018 min

Episode 8

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 Laces ..............................Ralph Ineson Rafiq ...............................Jairaj Varsani Jess .................................Teddie Malleson-Allen Tom…………………………Louis Suc Priya………………………..Taj Atwal Mrs Everett……………...Lizzie RoperProducer/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

Oct 7, 202011 min

Episode 7

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 Colin………………………..Ewan Bailey Priya………………………...Taj AtwalProducer/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

Oct 7, 202011 min

Episode 6

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 Priya………………………...Taj Atwal Colin………………………...Ewan Bailey Sam………………………….Richard ReedProducer/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

Oct 7, 202016 min

Episode 5

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

Oct 7, 202013 min

Episode 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

Oct 7, 202015 min

Episode 3

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

Oct 7, 202015 min

Episode 2

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

Oct 7, 202015 min

Episode 1

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

Oct 7, 202014 min
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