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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

Dec 2, 202228 min

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

Dec 2, 202228 min

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

Dec 2, 202229 min

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

Dec 2, 202228 min

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

Dec 2, 202228 min

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

Dec 2, 202228 min

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

Dec 2, 202228 min

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Firewall: Trailer

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.

Nov 25, 20222 min

Harland: Series 2: 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

Oct 28, 202228 min

Harland: Series 2: 4. Þunresdæg

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

Oct 28, 202227 min

Harland: Series 2: 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

Oct 28, 202227 min

Harland: Series 2: 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

Oct 28, 202227 min

Harland: Series 2: 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

Oct 28, 202227 min

Harland: Series 2: Trailer

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.

Oct 24, 20222 min

One Five Seven Years: 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

Sep 23, 202233 min

One Five Seven Years: 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

Sep 23, 202229 min

One Five Seven Years: 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

Sep 23, 202233 min

One Five Seven Years: 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

Sep 23, 202233 min

One Five Seven Years: 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

Sep 23, 202233 min

One Five Seven Years: Trailer

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

Sep 21, 20223 min

Exemplar: Series 1: 5. A Deadly Secret

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. When the mystery of her father’s departure is solved, Jess is forced to re-evaluate 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 KhanAudio 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 first broadcast in September 2022.

Aug 19, 202228 min

Exemplar: Series 1: 4. Gangland Shooting

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 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 WoolgarAudio 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 WaldmanDirectors: Polly Thomas and Jade LewisA Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in September 2022.

Aug 19, 202227 min

Exemplar: Series 1: 3. The Politician

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 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 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 WaldmanDirectors: Polly Thomas and Jade LewisA Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in September 2022.

Aug 19, 202227 min

Exemplar: Series 1: 2. Searching

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 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 HardwickAudio 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 WaldmanDirectors: Polly Thomas and Jade LewisA Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in August 2022.

Aug 19, 202227 min

Exemplar: Series 1: 1. Judith

Gina McKee stars 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.A modern-day thriller set in the North-East of England.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. 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 WaldmanA Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in August 2022.

Aug 19, 202228 min

Exemplar: Series 1: Trailer

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.

Aug 15, 20222 min

English Rose: Series 1: 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

Jul 15, 202228 min

English Rose: Series 1: 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

Jul 15, 202228 min

English Rose: Series 1: 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

Jul 15, 202228 min

English Rose: Series 1: 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

Jul 15, 202228 min

English Rose: Series 1: 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

Jul 15, 202228 min

English Rose: Series 1: Trailer

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.

Jul 11, 20221 min

The System: Series 2: Step 5: Let the Golden Age Commence

Or How to Save the World in 5 Easy Steps Can the extremists change the world? And if they can, what would it look like? Season finale of Ben Lewis’s award-winning thriller. 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

Jun 10, 202227 min

The System: Series 2: Step 4: Light the Blue Touch Paper and Run Like Hell

Or How to Save the World in 5 Easy StepsBen Lewis’s award-winning thriller. Why are so many people siding with the kidnappers? And what is the true intent of The System? We’re about to find out. 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

Jun 10, 202227 min

The System: Series 2: Step 3: The Art of the Steal

Or How to Save the World in 5 Easy Steps Ben Lewis’s award-winning thriller.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. 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

Jun 10, 202227 min

The System: Series 2: Step 2: Building Heroes

Or How to Save the World in 5 Easy StepsBen Lewis’s award-winning thriller.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’. 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

Jun 10, 202227 min

The System: Series 2: Step 1: Wilderness Survival for Beginners

or How to Save the World in 5 Easy Steps 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 five-part thriller returns. 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

Jun 10, 202227 min

The System: Series 2: Trailer

Jake and Maya are on the run. But their past is about to catch up with them.

Jun 6, 20222 min

Dead Hand: 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 20 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.

Apr 1, 202229 min

Dead Hand: 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 20 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.

Apr 1, 202226 min

Dead Hand: 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 20 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.

Apr 1, 202226 min

Dead Hand: 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.

Apr 1, 202226 min

Dead Hand: 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 20 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.

Apr 1, 202228 min

Dead Hand: Trailer

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.

Mar 28, 20221 min

Who Is Aldrich Kemp?: 5. Kholat Syakhl

Trapped in a dungeon, our heroine Clara Page is under more pressure than ever as the water rises. And she learns some surprising family history. Can Aldrich Kemp and the team save her? Will she finally know all the answers? The concluding episode of Julian Simpson's drama.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

Feb 18, 202229 min

Who Is Aldrich Kemp?: 4. The Spirit of the Age

As our heroine Clara Page 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

Feb 18, 202227 min

Who Is Aldrich Kemp?: 3. The Black Windmill

In Chapter Three, Clara Page and Kennedy Fisher find some parallels in their separate quests to locate Mr De Jong. And another new name to them both crops up. But whose side is Conrad Spijker on? The Lovecraft Investigations reporter and the Secret Service Research Analyst both need answers ...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

Feb 18, 202227 min

Who Is Aldrich Kemp?: 2. Themis House

Our heroine Clara Page finds herself in a mysterious village where the shopkeepers all look remarkably similar. Will more questions be raised than answered by the occupants of the equally mysterious Themis House? Who is 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 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

Feb 18, 202227 min

Who Is Aldrich Kemp?: 1. 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

Feb 18, 202229 min

Who Is Aldrich Kemp?: Trailer

In a world of yachts, private planes and underground bases a question echoes - Who Is Aldrich Kemp? Exciting new drama from Julian Simpson.

Feb 17, 20222 min