The Limelight podcast - for fiction and drama serials you won't want to miss from Radio 4.
The Limelight podcast - for fiction and drama serials you won't want to miss from Radio 4.
It’s been 12 years since social worker Cassie discovered a mysterious mould in her home, invisible to almost everyone except her. Now the fungus has spread - its glowing spores a major global health threat, infecting the brains of those who inhale them. But many refuse to take seriously a menace they cannot see. When spores erupt at a care home in Wales, Cassie’s son Bryn and 30 residents are exposed to infection. But how could this have happened when just days earlier the building was declared mould-free by a mycelium-sighted Inspector? For Bryn there is only one explanation - not everyone who claims to see the mould can be trusted. But who is this rogue Inspector and why would they lie? In his search for answers, Bryn’s fraught relationship with Cassie will be tested to the limit as they battle to stop the fungus before the looming pandemic can take hold.
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 destroying the very thing that makes us powerful.
Written and created by Marietta Kirkbride
Cassie ….. Kate O’Flynn Bryn ….. Ben Skym Pascal ….. Emmanuel Berthelot Helen ….. Laurel Lefkow Ethan ..... Philip Desmeules Kirsten ..... Cristina Wolfe Gareth ..... George Williams Demonstrators ..... Théo Marceau and Félix Marceau Ola ..… Aggy K. Adams
Other voices played by the cast
Production Manager: Eleanor Mein Production Assistant: Liis Mikk with Teresa Milewski
Executive Producer: Sara Davies
Title music: Ioana Selaru and Melo-Zed Track laying: Andreina Gómez Sound design: Jon Nicholls and Adam Woodhams
Directed and produced by Nicolas Jackson
An Afonica production for BBC Radio 4
The supernatural horror returns.
It’s been 12 years since social worker Cassie discovered a mysterious mould in her home, invisible to almost everyone except her. Now the fungus has spread - its glowing spores a major global health threat, infecting the brains of those who inhale them. But many refuse to take seriously a menace they cannot see. When spores erupt at a care home in Wales, Cassie’s son Bryn and 30 residents are exposed to infection. But how could this have happened when just days earlier the building was declared mould-free by a mycelium-sighted Inspector? For Bryn there is only one explanation: not everyone who claims to see the mould can be trusted. But who is this rogue Inspector and why would they lie? In his search for answers, Bryn’s fraught relationship with Cassie will be tested to the limit as they battle to stop the fungus before the looming pandemic can take hold. 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 destroying the very thing that makes us powerful.
Written and created by Marietta Kirkbride
Cassie ….. Kate O’Flynn Bryn ….. Ben Skym Helen ….. Laurel Lefkow Ethan ..... Philip Desmeules Gwenni ….. Kezrena James Gareth ..... George Williams
Other voices are played by the cast
Production Manager: Eleanor Mein Production Assistant: Liis Mikk with Teresa Milewski Executive Producer: Sara Davies
Title music: Ioana Selaru and Melo-Zed Score: Ioana Selaru Track laying: Andreina Gómez Sound design: Jon Nicholls and Adam Woodhams
Directed and produced by Nicolas Jackson
An Afonica production for BBC Radio 4
A psychological horror story set amid the mysterious world of mycelium.
Mars, 2048. The first settlers, a mix of international workers and the super-rich. And the first unexplained death.
When a body turns up in the corridor between a scrappy warehouse and a half-built luxury hotel, no-nonsense Harbourmaster Rita Siddiqui finds herself in charge. With Earth temporarily out of contact and no official law enforcement on Mars, she ropes in Vice Captain Jaz Hickson, a wide-eyed young pilot who’s only just landed.
But murder's not their only problem. Atmospheric tests have triggered a dangerous storm. Paranoia grows as the power fails. Lights, gravity, oxygen: everything is at risk.
Rita and Jaz must navigate a growing list of suspects, a dwindling supply of patience, and a killer who’s not finished yet.
Because even 140 million miles from Earth, people still have secrets. And someone’s willing to kill to keep them.
With the hub evacuated, Rita and Jaz are alone. Can they find the murderer in time?
Written by Tim Foley
CAST RITA SIDDIQUI ..... NISHA NAYAR JAZ HICKSON ..... LUKE NEWBERRY WARD ..... STEFFAN RHODRI NILS ..... DAVID MENKIN GRACE ….. ELIZABETH AYODELE MAX ..... SIDHANT ANAND
Sound: Sharon Hughes, Keith Graham and Neva Missirian Production Co-ordinator: Luke MacGregor Director: Anne Isger Casting Manager: Alex Curran
A BBC Studios Production for BBC Radio 4
Mars, 2048. The first settlers, a mix of international workers and the super-rich. And the first unexplained death.
When a body turns up in the corridor between a scrappy warehouse and a half-built luxury hotel, no-nonsense Harbourmaster Rita Siddiqui finds herself in charge. With Earth temporarily out of contact and no official law enforcement on Mars, she ropes in Vice Captain Jaz Hickson, a wide-eyed young pilot who’s only just landed.
But murder’s not their only problem. Atmospheric tests have triggered a dangerous storm. Paranoia grows as the power fails. Lights, gravity, oxygen: everything is at risk.
Rita and Jaz must navigate a growing list of suspects, a dwindling supply of patience, and a killer who’s not finished yet.
Because even 140 million miles from Earth, people still have secrets. And someone’s willing to kill to keep them.
Jaz finds a surprise resident on Mars. And Rita and Jaz venture onto the surface.
Written by Tim Foley
CAST RITA SIDDIQUI ..... NISHA NAYAR JAZ HICKSON ..... LUKE NEWBERRY DAN ..... JOANA BORJA DR LI ..... CRYSTAL YU GRACE ….. ELIZABETH AYODELE DAMIEN ZERO ….. PAUL HILTON MAX ..... SIDHANT ANAND
Sound: Sharon Hughes, Keith Graham and Neva Missirian Production Co-ordinator: Luke MacGregor Director: Anne Isger Casting Manager: Alex Curran
A BBC Studios Production for BBC Radio 4
Mars, 2048. The first settlers, a mix of international workers and the super-rich. And the first unexplained death.
When a body turns up in the corridor between a scrappy warehouse and a half-built luxury hotel, no-nonsense Harbourmaster Rita Siddiqui finds herself in charge. With Earth temporarily out of contact and no official law enforcement on Mars, she ropes in Vice Captain Jaz Hickson, a wide-eyed young pilot who’s only just landed.
But murder’s not their only problem. Atmospheric tests have triggered a dangerous storm. Paranoia grows as the power fails. Lights, gravity, oxygen: everything is at risk.
Rita and Jaz must navigate a growing list of suspects, a dwindling supply of patience, and a killer who’s not finished yet.
Because even 140 million miles from Earth, people still have secrets. And someone’s willing to kill to keep them.
Reeling from disaster, Rita’s secrets are revealed.
Written by Tim Foley
CAST RITA SIDDIQUI ..... NISHA NAYAR JAZ HICKSON ..... LUKE NEWBERRY DAN ..... JOANA BORJA POWELL ..... JASON BARNETT DR LI ..... CRYSTAL YU WARD ..... STEFFAN RHODRI NILS ..... DAVID MENKIN GRACE ….. ELIZABETH AYODELE MAX ..... SIDHANT ANAND
Sound: Sharon Hughes, Keith Graham and Neva Missirian Production Co-ordinator: Luke MacGregor Director: Anne Isger Casting Manager: Alex Curran
A BBC Studios Production for BBC Radio 4
Mars, 2048. The first settlers, a mix of international workers and the super-rich. And the first unexplained death.
When a body turns up in the corridor between a scrappy warehouse and a half-built luxury hotel, no-nonsense Harbourmaster Rita Siddiqui finds herself in charge. With Earth temporarily out of contact and no official law enforcement on Mars, she ropes in Vice Captain Jaz Hickson, a wide-eyed young pilot who’s only just landed.
But murder's not their only problem. Atmospheric tests have triggered a dangerous storm. Paranoia grows as the power fails. Lights, gravity, oxygen: everything is at risk.
Rita and Jaz must navigate a growing list of suspects, a dwindling supply of patience, and a killer who’s not finished yet.
Because even 140 million miles from Earth, people still have secrets. And someone’s willing to kill to keep them.
Jaz unearths the victim's secrets and learns his name. But the murderer has unfinished business.
Written by Tim Foley
CAST RITA SIDDIQUI ..... NISHA NAYAR JAZ HICKSON ..... LUKE NEWBERRY KAYA ..... SASHA MCABE DAN ..... JOANA BORJA POWELL ..... JASON BARNETT WARD ..... STEFFAN RHODRI NILS ..... DAVID MENKIN MAX ..... SIDHANT ANAND
Sound: Sharon Hughes, Keith Graham and Neva Missirian Production Co-ordinator: Luke MacGregor Director: Anne Isger Casting Manager: Alex Curran
A BBC Studios Production for BBC Radio 4
Mars, 2048. The first settlers, a mix of international workers and the super-rich. And the first unexplained death.
When a body turns up in the corridor between a scrappy warehouse and a half-built luxury hotel, no-nonsense Harbourmaster Rita Siddiqui finds herself in charge. With Earth temporarily out of contact and no official law enforcement on Mars, she ropes in Vice Captain Jaz Hickson, a wide-eyed young pilot who’s only just landed.
But murder's not their only problem. Atmospheric tests have triggered a dangerous storm. Paranoia grows as the power fails. Lights, gravity, oxygen: everything is at risk.
Rita and Jaz must navigate a growing list of suspects, a dwindling supply of patience, and a killer who’s not finished yet.
Because even 140 million miles from Earth, people still have secrets. And someone’s willing to kill to keep them.
Written by Tim Foley
CAST RITA SIDDIQUI ..... NISHA NAYAR JAZ HICKSON ..... LUKE NEWBERRY KAYA ..... SASHA MCABE DAN ..... JOANA BORJA POWELL ..... JASON BARNETT DR LI ..... CRYSTAL YU WARD ..... STEFFAN RHODRI NILS ..... DAVID MENKIN MAX ..... SIDHANT ANAND
Sound: Sharon Hughes, Keith Graham and Neva Missirian Production Co-ordinator: Luke MacGregor Director: Anne Isger Casting Manager: Alex Curran
A BBC Studios Production for BBC Radio 4
Mars, 2048. The first settlers, a mix of international workers and the super-rich. And the first unexplained death.
When a body turns up in the corridor between a scrappy warehouse and a half-built luxury hotel, no-nonsense Harbourmaster Rita Siddiqui finds herself in charge. With Earth temporarily out of contact and no official law enforcement on Mars, she ropes in Vice Captain Jaz Hickson, a wide-eyed young pilot who’s only just landed.
Rita and Jaz must navigate a growing list of suspects, a dwindling supply of patience, and a murderer who’s not finished yet.
Because even 140 million miles from Earth, people still have secrets. And someone’s willing to kill to keep them.
A five-part drama about a family - and a society - divided by far-right populist extremism.
When Louise a senior officer in the Garda Síochána sees her brother Frank on the news, taking part in an aggressive far-right protest she is shocked. Not least because she is and she had no idea Frank had been influenced by the populist extremists who hurl accusations of being 'traitors' at police and politicians alike.
In the aftermath, Frank's face doesn't show up on CCTV. But when she threatens to have him arrested, he accepts the deal she reluctantly offers - she will cover for him if he promises to stay away from demos and protests.
But then Louise learns that Frank is connected to a much wider network. He's in touch with organised extremists throughout Europe, Louise realises that Frank is on a path that could bring Ireland, and other countries, to the brink of chaos. The time has come to break up his network, whatever the family consequences.
LOUISE KENNY … Niamh Algar FRANK KENNY … Jonathan Forbes KEVIN … Stephen Hogan TONY … Aidan O'Callaghan DERVLA … Karen Ardiff MICHAEL GRIFFITHS … Jonathan Harden BASTIAN … Nicholas Murchie STELLA … Jane Slavin SORCHA … Amy McAllister MARYAM … Lara Sawalha Directed by Eoin O’Callaghan A Big Fish/BBC N Ireland Production for Limelight
A five-part drama about a family - and a society - divided by far-right populist extremism.
When Louise a senior officer in the Garda Síochána sees her brother Frank on the news, taking part in an aggressive far-right protest she is shocked. Not least because she is and she had no idea Frank had been influenced by the populist extremists who hurl accusations of being 'traitors' at police and politicians alike.
In the aftermath, Frank's face doesn't show up on CCTV. But when she threatens to have him arrested, he accepts the deal she reluctantly offers - she will cover for him if he promises to stay away from demos and protests.
But then Louise learns that Frank is connected to a much wider network. He's in touch with organised extremists throughout Europe, Louise realises that Frank is on a path that could bring Ireland, and other countries, to the brink of chaos. The time has come to break up his network, whatever the family consequences.
LOUISE KENNY … Niamh Algar FRANK KENNY … Jonathan Forbes KEVIN … Stephen Hogan TONY … Aidan O'Callaghan DERVLA … Karen Ardiff MICHAEL GRIFFITHS … Jonathan Harden BASTIAN … Nicholas Murchie JOE … James Downie SORCHA … Amy McAllister MARYAM … Lara Sawalha Directed by Eoin O’Callaghan A Big Fish/BBC N Ireland Production for Limelight
A five-part drama about a family - and a society - divided by far-right populist extremism.
When Louise a senior officer in the Garda Síochána sees her brother Frank on the news, taking part in an aggressive far-right protest she is shocked. Not least because she is and she had no idea Frank had been influenced by the populist extremists who hurl accusations of being 'traitors' at police and politicians alike.
In the aftermath, Frank's face doesn't show up on CCTV. But when she threatens to have him arrested, he accepts the deal she reluctantly offers - she will cover for him if he promises to stay away from demos and protests.
But then Louise learns that Frank is connected to a much wider network. He's in touch with organised extremists throughout Europe, Louise realises that Frank is on a path that could bring Ireland, and other countries, to the brink of chaos. The time has come to break up his network, whatever the family consequences.
LOUISE KENNY … Niamh Algar FRANK KENNY … Jonathan Forbes KEVIN … Stephen Hogan TONY … Aidan O'Callaghan DERVLA … Karen Ardiff MICHAEL GRIFFITHS … Jonathan Harden BASTIAN … Nicholas Murchie SUZANNE … Jane Slavin JOE … James Downie SORCHA … Amy McAllister Directed by Eoin O’Callaghan A Big Fish/BBC N Ireland Production for Limelight
A five-part drama about a family - and a society - divided by far-right populist extremism.
When Louise a senior officer in the Garda Síochána sees her brother Frank on the news, taking part in an aggressive far-right protest she is shocked. Not least because she is and she had no idea Frank had been influenced by the populist extremists who hurl accusations of being 'traitors' at police and politicians alike.
In the aftermath, Frank's face doesn't show up on CCTV. But when she threatens to have him arrested, he accepts the deal she reluctantly offers - she will cover for him if he promises to stay away from demos and protests.
But then Louise learns that Frank is connected to a much wider network. He's in touch with organised extremists throughout Europe, Louise realises that Frank is on a path that could bring Ireland, and other countries, to the brink of chaos. The time has come to break up his network, whatever the family consequences.
LOUISE KENNY … Niamh Algar FRANK KENNY … Jonathan Forbes KEVIN … Stephen Hogan TONY … Aidan O'Callaghan DERVLA … Karen Ardiff MICHAEL GRIFFITHS … Jonathan Harden BASTIAN … Nicholas Murchie SORCHA … Amy McAllister MARYAM … Lara Sawalha
Directed by Eoin O’Callaghan A Big Fish/BBC Northern Ireland Production for Limelight
A five-part drama about a family - and a society - divided by far-right populist extremism.
When Louise a senior officer in the Garda Síochána sees her brother Frank on the news, taking part in an aggressive far-right protest she is shocked. Not least because she is and she had no idea Frank had been influenced by the populist extremists who hurl accusations of being 'traitors' at police and politicians alike.
In the aftermath, Frank's face doesn't show up on CCTV. But when she threatens to have him arrested, he accepts the deal she reluctantly offers - she will cover for him if he promises to stay away from demos and protests.
But then Louise learns that Frank is connected to a much wider network. He's in touch with organised extremists throughout Europe, Louise realises that Frank is on a path that could bring Ireland, and other countries, to the brink of chaos. The time has come to break up his network, whatever the family consequences. LOUISE KENNY … Niamh Algar FRANK KENNY … Jonathan Forbes KEVIN … Stephen Hogan TONY … Aidan O'Callaghan DERVLA … Karen Ardiff MICHAEL GRIFFITHS … Jonathan Harden MUSA … Amy McAllister MARYAM … Lara Sawalha
Directed by Eoin O’Callaghan
A Big Fish/BBC Northern Ireland Production for Limelight
A five-part drama about a family - and a society - divided by far-right populist extremism.
When Louise a senior officer in the Garda Síochána sees her brother Frank on the news, taking part in an aggressive far-right protest she is shocked. Not least because she is and she had no idea Frank had been influenced by the populist extremists who hurl accusations of being 'traitors' at police and politicians alike.
LOUISE KENNY … Niamh Algar
FRANK KENNY … Jonathan Forbes
KEVIN … Stephen Hogan
TONY … Aidan O'Callaghan
DERVLA … Karen Ardiff
MICHAEL GRIFFITHS … Jonathan Harden
MUSA … Amy McAllister
MARYAM … Lara Sawalha
Directed by Eoin O’Callaghan
A Big Fish/BBC Northern Ireland Production for Limelight
Gwen has to do one final task. But just as she thinks things are over, she realises she’s more in danger than ever. An Aberystwyth-set thriller, by BAFTA Cymru nominee Fflur Dafydd, with original music by Mercury Prize nominees Gwenno and Rhys Edwards.
CAST Gwen…. Alexandra Roach Liz…. Remy Beasley Owen…. Sacha Dhawan Geraint…. Matthew Gravelle Dean…. Alex Harries The Home Secretary…. Claire Cage Henry…. Gwydion Rhys Ticket Office Girl…. Aoife Moss Ioan... Liam Donnelly
Original Music.... Gwenno and Rhys Edwards
Sound design.... Rhys Morris Assistant Producer.... Ryan Hooper Production Co-ordinator.... Lindsay Rees and Eleri McAuliffe Directed by Fay Lomas Produced by Fay Lomas and John Norton, BBC Audio Drama Wales
Things take a dangerous and unexpected turn for Gwen. It’s time for her to pick a side. An Aberystwyth-set thriller, by BAFTA Cymru nominee Fflur Dafydd, with original music by Mercury Prize nominees Gwenno and Rhys Edwards.
CAST Gwen…. Alexandra Roach Liz…. Remy Beasley Geraint…. Matthew Gravelle Dean…. Alex Harries Malcolm…. Gwydion Rhys
Original Music.... Gwenno and Rhys Edwards
Sound design.... Rhys Morris Assistant Producer: Ryan Hooper Production Co-ordinator.... Lindsay Rees and Eleri McAuliffe Technology Consultant... Gareth Mitchell Directed by Fay Lomas Produced by Fay Lomas and John Norton, BBC Audio Drama Wales
Gwen decides it’s time to take matters into her own hands. But what she finds out will make her doubt everything she thought she knew. An Aberystwyth-set thriller, by BAFTA Cymru nominee Fflur Dafydd, with original music by Mercury Prize nominees Gwenno and Rhys Edwards.
CAST Gwen.... Alexandra Roach Liz.... Remy Beasley Owen... Sacha Dhawan Geraint.... Matthew Gravelle Dean... Alex Harries Mina.... Behnaz Vakili Kirsty.... Aoife Moss Puppeteer.... Cellan Wyn Ioan.... Liam Donnelly Theo.... Cai Roberts
Original Music.... Gwenno and Rhys Edwards
Sound design.... Rhys Morris Production Co-ordinators.... Lindsay Rees and Eleri McAuliffe Assistant Producer.... Ryan Hooper Technology Consultant... Gareth Mitchell Directed by Fay Lomas Produced by Fay Lomas and John Norton, BBC Audio Drama Wales
Liz is definitely up to something – but is just as inscrutable as ever. With the clock ticking and ongoing pressure from Owen, Gwen has to take a risk to find out what it is…
An Aberystwyth-set thriller, by Bafta-Cymru nominee Fflur Dafydd, with original music by Mercury Prize nominees Gwenno and Rhys Edwards.
Gwen.... Alexandra Roach Liz.... Remy Beasley Owen.... Sacha Dhawan Geraint... Matthew Gravelle Dean.... Alex Harries Ioan.... Liam Donnelly Theo.... Cai Roberts
Original Music.... Gwenno and Rhys Edwards
Sound design.... Rhys Morris Production Co-ordinator.... Lindsay Rees and Eleri McAuliffe Directed by Fay Lomas Produced by Fay Lomas and John Norton
Gwen is recruited to spy on another mum in her local baby group. But how long can she keep up the act?
An Aberystwyth-set thriller, by BAFTA Cymru nominee Fflur Dafydd, with original music by Mercury Prize nominees Gwenno and Rhys Edwards.
CAST Gwen .... Alexandra Roach Liz .... Remy Beasley Owen .... Sacha Dhawan Geraint .... Matthew Gravelle Yoga Teacher .... Lisa Zahra Group Leader .... Nadia Wyn Abouayen Mums .... Aoife Moss and Bethan Mclean Ioan .... Liam Donnelly Theo .... Cai Roberts
Original Music, Gwenno and Rhys Edwards
Sound design, Rhys Morris Production Co-ordinators, Lindsay Rees and Eleri McAuliffe Directed by Fay Lomas Produced by Fay Lomas and John Norton, BBC Audio Drama Wales