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Oct 24, 2025 • 29min
The Betrayed: Episode 3. The Network
 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 

Oct 17, 2025 • 29min
The Betrayed: Episode 2. The Deal
 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 SawalhaDirected by Eoin O’Callaghan
A Big Fish/BBC Northern Ireland Production for Limelight 

Oct 10, 2025 • 29min
The Betrayed: Episode 1. Siblings
 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 SawalhaDirected by Eoin O’CallaghanA Big Fish/BBC Northern Ireland Production for Limelight 

Oct 3, 2025 • 2min
The Betrayed: Trailer
 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 AlgarFRANK KENNY … Jonathan ForbesKEVIN … Stephen HoganTONY … Aidan O'CallaghanDERVLA … Karen ArdiffMICHAEL GRIFFITHS … Jonathan HardenMUSA … Amy McAllisterMARYAM … Lara SawalhaDirected by Eoin O’CallaghanA Big Fish/BBC Northern Ireland Production for Limelight 

Sep 26, 2025 • 29min
Mothercover: Episode 5: The Visit
 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 EdwardsSound 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 

Sep 19, 2025 • 28min
Mothercover: Episode 4: Face Off
 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 RhysOriginal Music.... Gwenno and Rhys EdwardsSound 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 

Sep 12, 2025 • 29min
Mothercover: Episode 3: Family Liaison
 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 RobertsOriginal Music.... Gwenno and Rhys EdwardsSound 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 

Sep 5, 2025 • 28min
Mothercover: Episode 2: The Sleepover
 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 RobertsOriginal Music.... Gwenno and Rhys EdwardsSound design.... Rhys Morris
Production Co-ordinator.... Lindsay Rees and Eleri McAuliffe
Directed by Fay Lomas
Produced by Fay Lomas and John Norton 

Aug 29, 2025 • 28min
Mothercover: Episode 1: Camera Obscura
 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 RobertsOriginal Music, Gwenno and Rhys EdwardsSound 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 

Aug 22, 2025 • 2min
Mothercover: Trailer
 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. 


