Limelight
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The Limelight podcast - for fiction and drama serials you won't want to miss from Radio 4.
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03/06/23 • 28 min
Speculative thriller about big tech, data manipulation and the undermining of democracy, by Simon Scardifield and Andrew Day.
Bryony is increasingly excited by her new role working for Sydney and Shapeshift, using the very latest data manipulation AI. And Sydney's promised to arrange specialist cancer treatment for sister Gaynor in the US. But journalist Sam is on Bryony's tail and she's asking uncomfortable questions.
Bryony.....Hannah Daniel Sydney.....Ashleigh Haddad Gaynor.....Sara Gregory Omar.....Danny Ashok Euan.....Jamie Redford Sam.....Claire Cage Max.....Ewan Bailey Station Staff.....Hasan Dixon
Production Co-ordinators.....Eleri McAuliffe and Lindsay Rees Sound Design.....Catherine Robinson and Nigel Lewis Directed by Philippa Swallow, John Norton and Emma Harding, BBC Audio Drama Wales
2 Listeners
Introducing Who Killed Aldrich Kemp?
Limelight
03/17/23 • 2 min
Our heroine Clara Page (Phoebe Fox) returns. And this time the question's deadly serious - Who Killed Aldrich Kemp?
Prepare for another rollercoaster ride from the pen of Julian Simpson, flying us from the Italian Riviera to the Malaysian jungle - via afternoon tea at Themis House.
2 Listeners
Exemplar - Episode 4
Limelight
08/19/22 • 27 min
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 Ringham, Max Ringham and Dan Rebellato.
Jess ..... Gina McKee Maya ..... Shvorne Marks Nish Gopaul ..... Asif Khan Danny ..... Deka Walmsley Sophie ..... Fenella Woolgar
Writers: 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 Waldman
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 4.
1 Listener
1: Number Stations
Limelight
04/01/22 • 28 min
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 Martin
A BBC Northern Ireland production for Radio 4.
1 Listener
Harland - 3. Wōdnesdæg
Limelight
10/28/22 • 27 min
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 Knightley Directed by Toby Swift
A BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4
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Silos - 2. Acclimatisation
Limelight
03/22/24 • 28 min
'Why not try an acclimatisation session and see for yourself? You don't even have to shut the lid!' As Riv persuades Nat to step into a tube, Marvin digs deeper into the tech and is alarmed by what he finds.
CAST: NAT - Anastasia Hille RIV - Paul Bazely ROZMAY - Rakie Ayola CAROL - Rebekah Staton HONOUR - Raad Rawi DIZZY - Waleed Akhtar TIGER - Tayla Kovacevic-Ebong MARVIN - Lee Rufford INFOVERT VOICE - Teresa Gallagher POLICE OFFICER - Ben Crowe
Writer: Anita Sullivan Director: Karen Rose Producer: Sarah Tombling Sound: : David Thomas Composer: Simon Slater Exec Producer: Rosalynd Ward
Legal Advisor on Stasis Rights: Elizabeth Barrett Cultural Advisor: Francis Gallop
Interviewees: Ben Fletcher, Leon Kruger, Mareike Guensche, Camy Creffield, Liz Aggiss, Kiwi Sam
A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4
1 Listener
The Specialist - Episode 5
Limelight
05/31/24 • 28 min
Dark Medical Thriller by Matthew Broughton, creator of Tracks and Broken Colours.
Ged is sick, the situation in Bly is going from bad to worse, and help is very slow in coming from Cardiff, but Anna and Nell have one last desperate thing to try.
With original music by Sion Orgon and Rhodri Davies
CAST Anna Diaz- Saran Morgan Ged Diaz - Sion Daniel Young Ruth - Michelle Bonnard Raymond - Ioan Hefin Nell - Diana Yekinni Mr Devonshire - Pal Aron
Original music by Sion Orgon and Rhodri Davies
Production Coordinator Eleri McAuliffe Sound Design by Catherine Robinson Directed by John Norton A BBC Audio Wales production for Radio 4
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11 Minutes Dead - Episode 5
Limelight
08/09/24 • 28 min
Paranormal thriller about Near Death Experience.
After losing consciousness in a surfing accident, Beth is faced with a horrifying vision of the future. When she awakes, she discovers not only that she has returned with mysterious new abilities but that something sinister has followed her back from the other side.
Time is running out for Beth as she seeks to evade the dark forces that are coming for what she holds most dear. She turns to the man who poses the greatest threat of all.
Written by Lucy Catherine
Beth . . . . . Scarlett Brookes Jem . . . . . Paul Ready Stefan . . . . . Mark Edel-Hunt Roz . . . . . Claire Lams The Traveller . . . . . Maureen Beattie Sammi . . . . . Mabel Cresswell
Production Co-ordinator: Gaelan Davis-Connolly Sound Design: Peter Ringrose Director: Sasha Yevtushenko
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Silos - 3. Playlist
Limelight
03/22/24 • 28 min
'Alone. One journey, then another. Now I am here. Who am I here?' Marvin reveals disturbing information about Riv. But Nat ignores his advice and returns to Silo 605 and is persuaded to try a playlist. As Hanna takes over Jodie's room, Nat's experience both asleep and awake, gets even stranger.
CAST: NAT - Anastasia Hille RIV - Paul Bazely ROZMAY - Rakie Ayola CAROL - Rebekah Staton HANNA - Bryony Hannah HONOUR - Raad Rawi DIZZY - Waleed Akhtar JODIE - Anna Fenton-Garvey MARVIN - Lee Rufford INFOVERT VOICE - Teresa Gallagher IVAN - Ben Crowe
Writer: Anita Sullivan Director: Karen Rose Producer: Sarah Tombling Sound: David Thomas Composer Simon Slater Exec Producer: Rosalynd Ward
Legal Advisor on Stasis Rights: Elizabeth Barrett Cultural Advisor: Francis Gallop Interviewees: Ben Fletcher, Leon Kruger, Mareike Guensche, Camy Creffield, Liz Aggiss, Kiwi Sam
A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4
1 Listener
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FAQ
How many episodes does Limelight have?
Limelight currently has 205 episodes available.
What topics does Limelight cover?
The podcast is about Fiction, Drama and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Limelight?
The episode title 'Galapagos - Episode 4: The Giant’s Pocket' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Limelight?
The average episode length on Limelight is 24 minutes.
When was the first episode of Limelight?
The first episode of Limelight was released on May 13, 2021.
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