

Limelight
BBC Radio 4
The Limelight podcast - for fiction and drama serials you won't want to miss from Radio 4.
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Oct 20, 2023 • 28min
Harland: Series 3: 4. Diu eathamon
Dan, devastated by his father's betrayal, continues his search for the four Hare Witches. Fordingbridge trails Keshia, believed to be a Hare Witch. Discussions on security, well-being, and the fusion of biology and technology unfold. A forbidden encounter on forbidden stairs reveals a man resembling the speaker.

Oct 20, 2023 • 28min
Harland: Series 3: 3. Diu iath
Dan meets a surprising ally in search of the third Hare Witch. They discuss the origins of the first language, confrontations in the wilderness, skepticism towards a doctor and environmental concerns, a research program on resignation syndrome, and a shocking discovery about the protagonist's father.

Oct 20, 2023 • 28min
Harland: Series 3: 2. Diu mart
A supernatural thriller podcast featuring a talented cast of actors, including Tyger Drew-Honey and Rupert Holliday Evans. Topics discussed include seeking refuge inside an ancient Wych Elm, the sacredness of Harland, escape from the police, false accusations, discovering a lineage of hairwitches, memories of the deceased, and the longing for everlasting life.

Oct 20, 2023 • 28min
Harland: Series 3: 1. Diu luna
A house arrest suspect reflects on their involvement with a fire and sinister theories surrounding it. They receive a jamming collar and plan revenge on a remand chip. Pursued by someone, they rely on their crow's clue. The power of the stage and non-verbal connection with a dog are discussed.

Oct 13, 2023 • 4min
Harland: Series 3: Trailer
This podcast explores the disappearance of a police detective and the strange occurrences in Harland, including a sinkhole and the presence of hair witches. It also includes a thrilling confrontation between the protagonist and his doppelgänger.

Oct 6, 2023 • 29min
The System: Series 3: Method 5: Die
In the season finale, a storm is coming as the Children of the Green Man open the castle gates to a mob of gamers. The fate of everyone is in the hands of the few. The final method of overcoming mortality is explored in an augmented reality game. The exploitative nature of consumer capitalism is unveiled, urging for change. A thrilling chase leads to the uncovering of a plot. The narrator reveals they are trapped in the rainforest. Choices on following the law and impending fatherhood take an unexpected turn.

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.