
Limelight
The Limelight podcast - for fiction and drama serials you won't want to miss from Radio 4.
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Oct 6, 2023 • 28min
The System: Series 3: Method 4: Turn into a Cyborg and Fly to Mars
Actors Siena Kelly, Jack Rowan, and Divian Ladwa discuss enhanced sensory experiences as cyborgs, contemplating canceling a party due to negative feedback and protests, the importance of the fortress, and a mesmerizing dance performance interrupted by a gaming crowd invasion.

Sep 29, 2023 • 28min
The System: Series 3: Method 3: Find a God and Pray
Actors from Ben Lewis' award-winning thriller discuss the concept of humans being in charge of the Earth, pursue revelations, explore shocking tactics for attention and engagement, discover the significance of darkness, delve into symbols and Christianity vs animism, and follow advice leading to surprising discoveries and a hero's journey.

Sep 22, 2023 • 27min
The System: Series 3: Method 2: Fill the Hole
Actors Siena Kelly, Divian Ladwa, Ian Dunnett Jnr, and Ryan Sampson discuss Season 3 of Ben Lewis' thriller. Topics include encounters with mortality, feeling unnoticed, luxurious locations, mysterious journeys, and the influence of big business on the government.

Sep 15, 2023 • 28min
The System: Series 3: Method 1: Denial
A thriller podcast about two siblings, Maya and Jake, in a divided world. Maya fights for social change while Jake serves his country. Their worlds collide in a fight for survival. Topics include overcoming mortality, augmented reality gaming, outsourcing, symbols and QR codes, and the dangers of deep fake technology.

Sep 12, 2023 • 2min
The System: Series 3: Trailer
A thrilling final season awaits in 'The System S3' as an immersive online game spills into reality, leading to a fight for survival. Join the conflict between the richest 1% and underground activists in this gripping chapter.

Aug 11, 2023 • 36min
There's Something I Need to Tell You: 5. Friends
A young couple gets caught up in a deadly game of politics and assassination while staying at a hotel. They find themselves implicated and must run for their lives. In this episode, they encounter a Russian oligarch and his superyacht in Istanbul. The podcast features strong language and an intense storyline.

Aug 11, 2023 • 29min
There's Something I Need to Tell You: 4. The Party
A young couple gets caught up in a dangerous game after helping a stranger. They consider seeking help from the British Embassy but decide to prepare themselves. Jake and an unnamed woman meet a suspicious Senator in a derelict warehouse. A conversation ends abruptly when room 557 at a hotel is mentioned. The group discusses the need to move an envelope and the arrival of Kayla. Kayla receives an invitation to join 'They' on a super yacht, making Jake concerned for her.

Aug 11, 2023 • 29min
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 KawnelCast:
Jake.....Chris Lew Kum Hoi
Kayla.....Sophia Del Pizzo
Terry.....Nick Nevern
Miriam.....Jennifer Armour
Zidane.....Walles Hamonde
Official.....Nezar AlderaziOther parts played by:
Yasmine Alice
Nezar Alderazi
Hugo Dyden
Leela-Grace Dryden
Nicholas Goh
Walles Hamonde
Jay Lim
Ayeesha Menon
Megan Soh
Sheng Chien TsaiOriginal music by Sacha PuttnamProduction:
Sound Design: Joseff Harris & John Scott Dryden
Sound Engineer: Paul Clark
Production Assistant: Jo Troy
Producer: Emma Hearn
Director: John Scott DrydenA Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4.

Aug 11, 2023 • 31min
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 KawnelJake.....Chris Lew Kum Hoi
Kayla.....Sophia Del Pizzo
Miriam.....Jennifer Armour
Tour Guide.....Nezar Alderazi
Inspector Zidane.....Walles HamondeOther parts played by:
Nezar Alderazi
Yasmine Alice
Chris Anderson
Megan SohOriginal music by Sacha PuttnamProduction:
Sound Design: Joseff Harris & John Scott Dryden
Sound Engineer: Paul Clark
Production Assistant: Jo Troy
Producer: Emma Hearn
Director: John Scott DrydenA Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4.

Aug 11, 2023 • 28min
There's Something I Need to Tell You: 1. Tennis Buddies
Jake and Kayla's holiday takes a dangerous turn when they get implicated in an assassination at their hotel. They navigate through Dubai's unique experiences and encounter shady characters. As they discuss financial concerns and explore their own relationship insecurities, they are faced with a risky deal that could change their lives.
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