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Spores: Series 1: Trailer

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.

Nov 13, 20232 min

Harland: Series 3: 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

Oct 20, 202329 min

Harland: Series 3: 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

Oct 20, 202328 min

Harland: Series 3: 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

Oct 20, 202327 min

Harland: Series 3: 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

Oct 20, 202328 min

Harland: Series 3: 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

Oct 20, 202327 min

Harland: Series 3: Trailer

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.

Oct 13, 20233 min

The System: Series 3: 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

Oct 6, 202328 min

The System: Series 3: 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

Oct 6, 202327 min

The System: Series 3: 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

Sep 29, 202327 min

The System: Series 3: Method 2: Fill the Hole

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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

Sep 22, 202327 min

The System: Series 3: 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

Sep 15, 202328 min

The System: Series 3: Trailer

The System, Series 3: 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.

Sep 12, 20232 min

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.

Aug 11, 202336 min

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

Aug 11, 202328 min

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.

Aug 11, 202329 min

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.

Aug 11, 202330 min

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.

Aug 11, 202328 min

There's Something I Need to Tell You: Trailer

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.

Aug 4, 20232 min

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.

Jul 7, 202328 min

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.

Jul 7, 202327 min

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.

Jul 7, 202327 min

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.

Jul 7, 202327 min

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.

Jul 7, 202327 min

Bitter Pill: Trailer

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?

Jun 30, 20232 min

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

Apr 28, 202334 min

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

Apr 28, 202328 min

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

Apr 28, 202329 min

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

Apr 28, 202342 min

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

Apr 28, 202340 min

An Eye for a Killing: Trailer

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?

Apr 21, 20233 min

Who Killed Aldrich Kemp?: 5. 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

Mar 24, 202328 min

Who Killed Aldrich Kemp?: 4. 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

Mar 24, 202328 min

Who Killed Aldrich Kemp?: 3. 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

Mar 24, 202328 min

Who Killed Aldrich Kemp?: 2. 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

Mar 24, 202328 min

Who Killed Aldrich Kemp?: 1. 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

Mar 24, 202328 min

Who Killed Aldrich Kemp?: Trailer

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.

Mar 17, 20232 min

Galapagos: 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

Mar 6, 202328 min

Galapagos: 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

Mar 6, 202328 min

Galapagos: 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

Mar 6, 202327 min

Galapagos: 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

Mar 6, 202327 min

Galapagos: 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

Mar 6, 202327 min

Galapagos: Trailer

What is Galapagos? Speculative thriller about big tech, data manipulation and the undermining of democracy.

Mar 3, 20230 min

The Incident at Ong's Hat: 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

Jan 27, 202328 min

The Incident at Ong's Hat: 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

Jan 27, 202327 min

The Incident at Ong's Hat: 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

Jan 27, 202327 min

The Incident at Ong's Hat: 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

Jan 27, 202328 min

The Incident at Ong's Hat: 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

Jan 27, 202328 min

The Incident at Ong's Hat: Trailer

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.

Jan 23, 20233 min

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

Dec 2, 202229 min