Limelight

BBC Radio 4
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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