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Limelight

BBC Radio 4www.bbc.co.uk

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

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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 Wendt Created and Produced by J...

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 Wendt Created and Produced by Jon Frechette and ...

Jan 27, 202329 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 ...

Jan 23, 20233 min

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Firewall: Episode 8

By James Swallow Dramatised by Paul Cornell Episode 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...

Dec 02, 202230 min

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Firewall: Episode 7

By James Swallow Dramatised by Paul Cornell Episode 7 A 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 ...

Dec 02, 202229 min

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Firewall: Episode 6

Based on the novel by James Swallow Dramatised by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Episode 6 A 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 ...

Dec 02, 202228 min

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Firewall: Episode 5

By James Swallow Dramatised by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Episode 5 A 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 .....

Dec 02, 202229 min

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Firewall: Episode 4

By James Swallow Dramatised by Paul Cornell Episode 4 A 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 ......

Dec 02, 202229 min

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Firewall: Episode 3

Based on the novel by James Swallow Dramatised by Paul Cornell Episode 3 A 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. Sa...

Dec 02, 202229 min

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Firewall: Episode 2

Based on the novel by James Swallow Dramatised by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Episode 2 A 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 headp...

Dec 02, 202229 min

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Firewall: Episode 1

Based on the novel by James Swallow Dramatised by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Episode 1 A 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...

Dec 02, 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, 20223 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 Hounslow Sound...

Oct 28, 202229 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 Kiteley Sound Design by Caleb Knightley Directed by Toby...

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 Kiteley Sound Design by Caleb Kn...

Oct 28, 202228 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 Monro Sound Design by Caleb Knightley Directed ...

Oct 28, 202228 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 A...

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, 20223 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...

Sep 23, 202234 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...

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...

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...

Sep 23, 202234 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...

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...

Sep 21, 20223 min

Exemplar: Series 1: Episode 5

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. Jess races to find her mother, Judith. When the mystery of her father’s departure is solved, Jess is forced to reevaluate 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 ...

Aug 19, 202228 min

Exemplar: Series 1: Episode 4

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: 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 ...

Aug 19, 202228 min

Exemplar: Series 1: Episode 3

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: 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 by leading sound designers Ben and Max Ringham, and ...

Aug 19, 202228 min

Exemplar: Series 1: Episode 2

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: 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 by leading sound designers Ben and Max Ringham, an...

Aug 19, 202228 min

Exemplar: Series 1: Episode 1

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. Together with her new trainee, Maya, she undertakes a different sound challenge in every episode. In Episode 1 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 th...

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
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