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Limelight

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

Episodes

English Rose: Series 2: 2. Beware of the Dog

By Helen Cross. Rose is beginning to regret her part in Maya's transformation, and she's suspicious about Maya's plans for a 'rejuvenation' spa in the California Hills. She can see that Maya is already deeply in love with the night. But Rose's first task is to check on baby Gully. Is he behind the telepathic messages she keeps getting? Stylish and surprising fantasy horror with a comic twist, starring Alexandra Mardell (Coronation Street) and Demetri Goritsas (Ten Percent). With music by Dana Ma...

Dec 01, 202328 min

English Rose: Series 2: 1. Go West Young Girl

By Helen Cross. Rose has made a fresh start in the City of Angels and life feels good. But she can't ignore the past, and now it's starting to bite. Her ex-boss Maya is loving never getting older and has Rose to thank for that. Maya has big plans for a 'rejuvenation' spa in the California hills, but Rose suspects all is not what it seems. On top of that she's worried that someone, or something, is trying to send her telepathic messages. But are they to warn her, or frighten her? Stylish and surp...

Dec 01, 202328 min

English Rose: Series 2: Recap

Rose is a young girl from Whitby, with a taste for bloody revenge: the perfect nanny for Baby Gulliver. But nothing in New York turned out as planned. A reminder of the events of the first series of English Rose before you dive into series 2.

Dec 01, 20232 min

English Rose: Series 2: Trailer

Rose has come from Whitby to the City of Angels to make a fresh start. It’s not easy being a vampire. And now the past is starting to bite. The supernatural drama written by award-winning author Helen Cross returns to BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. The whole series is available on BBC Sounds from 1 December, 2023.

Nov 27, 20232 min

Spores: Series 1: 5. Mycosis

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 comb...

Nov 20, 202333 min

Spores: Series 1: 4. Rot

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 comb...

Nov 20, 202332 min

Spores: Series 1: 3. Drift

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 comb...

Nov 20, 202331 min

Spores: Series 1: 2. Seed

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 comb...

Nov 20, 202332 min

Spores: Series 1: 1. Growth

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 comb...

Nov 20, 202327 min

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 comb...

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 Gilet Production ...

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-Jone...

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’Sullivan Production Co-ordinator ..... Jenny Mendez Technical Producer ..... Andrew Garratt Sound Design by Peter Ringrose and Caleb Kni...

Oct 20, 202328 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...

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...

Oct 20, 202328 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, 20234 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 Stone Original music and sound design by Danny Krass A BBC Scotland Production directed by Kirsty ...

Oct 06, 202329 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...

Oct 06, 202328 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 Stone Original music and sound...

Sep 29, 202328 min

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

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 Sampson Original music and sound design by Danny Krass A BBC Scotland Production directed by Kirsty Willi...

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 ...

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 Kawnel Cast: Jake.....Chris Lew Kum Hoi Kayla.....Sophia Del Pizzo Yuri.....N...

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 Kawnel Cast: Jake.....Chris Lew Kum Hoi Kayla.....Sophia Del Pizzo Yuri.....Nick Nevern Senator.....Song...

Aug 11, 202329 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 Kawnel Cast: Jake.....Chris Lew Kum Hoi Kayla.....Sophia Del Pizzo Terry.....Nick Nevern Miriam........

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 Kawnel Jake.....Chris Lew Kum Hoi Kayla.....Sophia Del Pizzo Miriam.....Jennifer Arm...

Aug 11, 202331 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 Kawnel Cast: Jake.....Chris Lew Kum Hoi Kayla.....Sophia Del Pizzo Omar.....

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 Kawnel With: Chris Lew Kum Hoi Sophia Del Pizzo Nick Nevern Jennifer Armour Walles Hamonde Akie Kotabe Production: Trail by Jack Soper Sound Design: Josef...

Aug 04, 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 ….. C...

Jul 07, 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 ...

Jul 07, 202327 min
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