
Limelight
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Nov 18, 2024 • 3min
Aldrich Kemp and The Rose of Pamir: Trailer
Family; friends and foe - a richer mix than ever for Clara Page, Aldrich Kemp and the Themis Gang as they embark on a global race against time.CAST:Clara Page - Phoebe Fox
Aldrich Kemp – Ferdinand Kingsley
Mrs Boone – Nicola Walker
Nakesha Kemp – Karla Crome
Sebastian Harcourt - Kyle Soller
Aunt Lily – Susan Jameson
Forsaken McTeague & The Underwood Sisters – Jana Carpenter
Mrs Bartholomew – Kate Isitt
Lionel – Steven Mackintosh
Hazlitt & Sir Peregrine – Ben CroweWritten and directed by Julian Simpson
Music composed by Tim ElsenburgSound Design: David Thomas
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Production Assistant: Ethan Elsenburg
Executive Producer: Karen RoseNew episodes available on Fridays. Listen first on BBC SoundsA Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4

Nov 15, 2024 • 32min
Central Intelligence: Series 1: Episode 10
The inside story of the CIA from the perspective of Eloise Page (Kim Cattrall), who joined on the Agency’s first day in 1947 and, in a 40-year career, became one of its most powerful women. Eloise takes the listener on a journey through the highs and lows of US foreign policy, spanning the staggering world events that shaped her career, as well as portraying her relationships with early CIA leaders, Allen Dulles (Ed Harris), Richard Helms (Johnny Flynn). In Episode 10, emboldened by success in Iran, CIA boss Allen Dulles turns his attention to Guatemala, where the socialist-leaning reforms of President Arbenz are having a negative impact on US interests. If a popular uprising can be engineered, the spread of socialism amongst America’s neighbours can be nipped in the bud. But short-term wins can lead to unforeseen consequences.Cast:
Eloise Page..........Kim Cattrall
Allen Dulles..........Ed Harris
Richard Helms..........Johnny Flynn
Frank Wisner..........Geoffrey Arend
Kermit Roosevelt..........Rob Benedict
President Eisenhower..........Kerry Shale
Foster Dulles..........Nathan Osgood
Al Haney..........Majid Mehdizadeh-Valoujerdy
Richard Bissell..........Philip Desmeules
Tracy Barnes..........Adam Sina
Arbenz..........Walles Hamonde
David Philips..........Wayne Forester
Office Junior ..........Natasha AranciniOriginal music is by Sacha PuttnamProduction:
Written by Greg Haddrick, who created the series with Jeremy Fox
Sound Designers & Editors: John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams, Martha Littlehailes & Andreina Gomez Casanova
Script Consultant: Misha Kawnel
Script Supervisor: Alex Lynch
Trails: Jack Soper
Archive Research: Andy Goddard & Alex Lynch
Production Assistant: Jo Troy
Sonica Studio Sound Engineers: Mat Clark & Paul Clark
Sonica Runner: Flynn Hallman
Marc Graue Sound Engineers, LA: Juan Martin del Campo & Tony Diaz
Margarita Mix, Santa Monica Sound Engineer, LA: Bruce Bueckert
Mirrortone Sound Engineers, NY: Collin Stanley Dwarzski & James QuesadaDirector: John Scott Dryden
Producer & Casting Director: Emma Hearn
Executive Producers: Howard Stringer, Jeremy Fox, Greg Haddrick and John Scott Dryden.A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4ANNOUNCEMENT - Series 2 of CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE will be released in 2025.

Nov 8, 2024 • 30min
Central Intelligence: Series 1: Episode 9
The inside story of the CIA from the perspective of Eloise Page (Kim Cattrall), who joined on the Agency’s first day in 1947 and, in a 40-year career, became one of its most influential figures. Eloise takes the listener on a journey through the highs and lows of US foreign policy, spanning the staggering world events that shaped her career, as well as portraying her relationships with early CIA leaders, Allen Dulles (Ed Harris), Richard Helms (Johnny Flynn). New episodes available on Fridays. Listen first on BBC Sounds.In Episode 9, when news starts to trickle through that the coup in Iran has failed, the CIA’s man on the ground, Kim Roosevelt (Rob Benedict), goes rogue to try to turn things around.Eloise Page..........Kim Cattrall
Allen Dulles..........Ed Harris
Richard Helms..........Johnny Flynn
Frank Wisner..........Geoffrey Arend
Kermit Roosevelt..........Rob Benedict
General Fazlollah Zahedi..........Dana Haqjoo
Nasiri & General Riahi..........Bijan Daneshmand
Queen Soraya..........Isabella Nefar
The Shah..........Majid Mehdizadeh-Valoujerdy
Assadollah Rashidian..........Adam Sina
Rocky Stone..........Akie Kotabe
Clover Dulles..........Laurel Lefkow
Clare Boothe Luce..........Jennifer Armour
Bellboy..........Will HislopOriginal music is by Sacha PuttnamProduction:
Written by Greg Haddrick, who created the series with Jeremy Fox
Sound Designers & Editors: John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams, Martha Littlehailes & Andreina Gomez Casanova
Script Consultant: Misha Kawnel
Script Supervisor: Alex Lynch
Trails: Jack Soper
Archive Research: Andy Goddard & Alex Lynch
Production Assistant: Jo Troy
Sonica Studio Sound Engineers: Mat Clark & Paul Clark
Sonica Runner: Flynn Hallman
Marc Graue Sound Engineers, LA: Juan Martin del Campo & Tony Diaz
Margarita Mix, Santa Monica Sound Engineer, LA: Bruce Bueckert
Mirrortone Sound Engineers, NY: Collin Stanley Dwarzski & James QuesadaDirector: John Scott Dryden
Producer & Casting Director: Emma Hearn
Executive Producers: Howard Stringer, Jeremy Fox, Greg Haddrick and John Scott Dryden.A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4

Nov 1, 2024 • 30min
Central Intelligence: Series 1: Episode 8
The inside story of the CIA from the perspective of Eloise Page (Kim Cattrall), who joined on the Agency’s first day in 1947 and, in a 40-year career, became one of its most influential figures. Eloise takes the listener on a journey through the highs and lows of US foreign policy, spanning the staggering world events that shaped her career, as well as portraying her relationships with early CIA leaders, Allen Dulles (Ed Harris), Richard Helms (Johnny Flynn). New episodes available on Fridays. Listen first on BBC Sounds.In Episode 8, as tensions mount in Iran, CIA operative Kim Roosevelt (Rob Benedict), is tasked with persuading a fearful Shah to dismiss his socialist-leaning Prime Minister. Cast:
Eloise Page..........Kim Cattrall
Allen Dulles..........Ed Harris
Richard Helms..........Johnny Flynn
Frank Wisner..........Geoffrey Arend
Young Eloise Page..........Elena Delia
Kermit Roosevelt..........Rob Benedict
Clover Dulles..........Laurel Lefkow
John Foster Dulles..........Nathan Osgood
The Shah..........Majid Mehdizadeh-Valoujerdy
Queen Soraya..........Isabella Nefar
Assadollah Rashidian..........Adam Sina
Princess Ashraf..........Sarah Alles-Shahkarami
President Eisenhower..........Kerry Shale
Imam Khomeini & General Fazlollah Zahedi..........Dana Haqjoo
Mohammed Mossadegh, Nassiri, & General Riahi..........Bijan Daneshmand
Rocky Stone..........Akie KotabeOriginal music by Sacha PuttnamProduction:
Created by Greg Haddrick & Jeremy Fox
Episode 8 written by Maryam Master
Sound Designers & Editors: John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams, Martha Littlehailes & Andreina Gomez Casanova
Script Consultant: Misha Kawnel
Script Supervisor: Alex Lynch
Trails: Jack Soper
Archive Research: Andy Goddard & Alex Lynch
Production Assistant: Jo Troy
Sonica Studio Sound Engineers: Mat Clark & Paul Clark
Sonica Runner: Flynn Hallman
Marc Graue Sound Engineers, LA: Juan Martin del Campo & Tony Diaz
Margarita Mix, Santa Monica Sound Engineer, LA: Bruce Bueckert
Mirrortone Sound Engineers, NY: Collin Stanley Dwarzski & James QuesadaDirector: John Scott Dryden
Producer & Casting Director: Emma Hearn.
Executive Producers: Howard Stringer, Jeremy Fox, Greg Haddrick and John Scott Dryden.A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4

Oct 25, 2024 • 32min
Central Intelligence: Series 1: Episode 7
The inside story of the CIA from the perspective of Eloise Page (Kim Cattrall), who joined on the Agency’s first day in 1947 and, in a 40-year career, became one of its most influential figures. Eloise takes the listener on a journey through the highs and lows of US foreign policy, spanning the staggering world events that shaped her career, as well as portraying her relationships with early CIA leaders, Allen Dulles (Ed Harris) and Richard Helms (Johnny Flynn). New episodes available on Fridays. Listen first on BBC Sounds.In Episode 7 the CIA has a new head; America’s most famous spy, Allen Dulles. In his quest to stop the spread of communism, a daring mission to create unrest on the streets of Iran.Eloise Page..........Kim Cattrall
Allen Dulles..........Ed Harris
Richard Helms..........Johnny Flynn
Frank Wisner..........Geoffrey Arend
Kermit Roosevelt..........Rob Benedict
President Eisenhower..........Kerry Shale
Foster Dulles..........Nathan Osgood
Rocky Stone..........Akie Kotabe
Roya..........Isabella Nefar
Assadollah Rashidian & Iranian Press Editor..........Adam Sina
Imam Khomeini..........Dana Haqjoo
Mohammed Mossadegh and General Riahi..........Bijan Daneshmand
Bobak..........Majid Mehdizadeh-Valoujerdy
Billy Graham..........Philip Desmeules
Immigration Officer..........Walles HamondeOriginal music is by Sacha PuttnamProduction:
Written by Greg Haddrick, who created the series with Jeremy Fox
Episode 7 is written by Maryam Master
Sound Designers & Editors: John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams, Martha Littlehailes & Andreina Gomez Casanova
Script Consultant: Misha Kawnel
Script Supervisor: Alex Lynch
Trails: Jack Soper
Archive Research: Andy Goddard & Alex Lynch
Production Assistant: Jo Troy
Sonica Studio Sound Engineers: Mat Clark & Paul Clark
Sonica Runner: Flynn Hallman
Marc Graue Sound Engineers, LA: Juan Martin del Campo & Tony Diaz
Margarita Mix, Santa Monica Sound Engineer, LA: Bruce Bueckert
Mirrortone Sound Engineers, NY: Collin Stanley Dwarzski & James QuesadaDirector: John Scott Dryden
Producer & Casting Director: Emma Hearn
Executive Producers: Howard Stringer, Jeremy Fox, Greg Haddrick and John Scott Dryden.A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4

Oct 18, 2024 • 32min
Central Intelligence: Series 1: Episode 6
The inside story of the CIA from the perspective of Eloise Page (Kim Cattrall), who joined on the Agency’s first day in 1947 and, in a 40-year career, became one of its most influential figures. Eloise takes the listener on a journey through the highs and lows of US foreign policy, spanning the staggering world events that shaped her career, as well as portraying her relationships with early CIA leaders, Allen Dulles (Ed Harris) and Richard Helms (Johnny Flynn). New episodes available on Fridays. Listen first on BBC Sounds.In Episode 6, the discovery of a network of spies deep behind Soviet lines leads to the most brilliant operation of the Cold War.Cast:
Eloise Page……….Kim Cattrall
Allen Dulles……….Ed Harris
Richard Helms……….Johnny Flynn
Frank Wisner……….Geoffrey Arend
Kermit Roosevelt……….Rob Benedict
Young Eloise Page……….Elena Delia
General Bedell-Smith and General Eisenhower……….Kerry Shale
James Jesus Angleton……….Philip Desmeules
Clover Dulles……….Laurel Lefkow
Julia Helms……….Julee Cerda
Lyman Kilpatrick……….Akie Kotabe
John Foster Dulles………. Nathan Osgood
Bill Machle & Sienko……….Hubert HanowiczAll other parts were played by members of the castOriginal music by Sacha PuttnamProduction:
Written by Greg Haddrick, who created the series with Jeremy Fox
Sound Designers & Editors: John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams, Martha Littlehailes & Andreina Gomez
Script Consultant: Misha Kawnel
Script Supervisor: Alex Lynch
Trails: Jack Soper
Archive Research: Andy Goddard & Alex Lynch
Production Assistant: Jo Troy
Sonica Studio Sound Engineers: Mat Clark & Paul Clark
Sonica Runner: Flynn Hallman
Marc Graue Sound Engineers, LA: Juan Martin del Campo & Tony Diaz
Margarita Mix, Santa Monica Sound Engineer, LA: Bruce Bueckert
Mirrortone Sound Engineers, NY: Collin Stanley Dwarzski and James Quesada Director: John Scott Dryden
Producer & Casting Director: Emma Hearn
Executive Producers: Howard Stringer, Jeremy Fox, Greg Haddrick and John Scott Dryden.A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4

Oct 11, 2024 • 29min
Central Intelligence: Series 1: Episode 5
The inside story of the CIA from the perspective of Eloise Page (Kim Cattrall), who joined on the Agency’s first day in 1947 and, in a 40-year career, became one of its most influential figures. Eloise takes the listener on a journey through the highs and lows of US foreign policy, spanning the staggering world events that shaped her career, as well as portraying her relationships with early CIA leaders, Allen Dulles (Ed Harris) and Richard Helms (Johnny Flynn). New episodes available on Fridays. Listen first on BBC Sounds.In Episode 5, the mysterious death of two agents, a mail interception program and the surprise discovery of a network of anti-communist insurgents behind the Iron Curtain.Cast:
Eloise Page……….Kim Cattrall
Allen Dulles……….Ed Harris
Richard Helms……….Johnny Flynn
Frank Wisner……….Geoffrey Arend
Kermit Roosevelt……….Rob Benedict
Young Eloise Page……….Elena Delia
General Bedell-Smith and General Eisenhower……….Kerry Shale
Julia Helms……….Julee Cerda
Clover Dulles………Laurel Lefkow
Lyman Kirkpatrick……….Akie Kotabe
Macy Dulles……….Will Hislop
Yvonne De Carlo……….Natasha Arancini
Chief Postal Officer……….Dana Haqjoo
Tom Polgar……….Jamie BogyoAll other parts were played by members of the castOriginal music by Sacha PuttnamProduction:
Written by Greg Haddrick, who created the series with Jeremy Fox
Sound Designers & Editors: John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams, Martha Littlehailes & Andreina Gomez
Script Consultant: Misha Kawnel
Script Supervisor: Alex Lynch
Trails: Jack Soper
Archive Research: Andy Goddard & Alex Lynch
Production Assistant: Jo Troy
Sonica Studio Sound Engineers: Mat Clark & Paul Clark
Sonica Runner: Flynn Hallman
Marc Graue Sound Engineers, LA: Juan Martin del Campo & Tony Diaz
Margarita Mix, Santa Monica Sound Engineer, LA: Bruce Bueckert
Mirrortone Sound Engineers, NY: Collin Stanley Dwarzski and James Quesada Director: John Scott Dryden
Producer & Casting Director: Emma Hearn.
Executive Producers: Howard Stringer, Jeremy Fox, Greg Haddrick and John Scott Dryden.A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4

Oct 4, 2024 • 31min
Central Intelligence: Series 1: Episode 4
The inside story of the CIA from the perspective of Eloise Page (Kim Cattrall), who joined on the Agency’s first day in 1947 and, in a 40-year career, became one of its most influential figures. Eloise takes the listener on a journey through the highs and lows of US foreign policy, spanning the staggering world events that shaped her career, as well as portraying her relationships with early CIA leaders, Allen Dulles (Ed Harris) and Richard Helms (Johnny Flynn). New episodes available on Fridays. Listen first on BBC Sounds.In Episode 4, with failures mounting, a US war hero is appointed to shake up the CIA. But there is a spy hiding in plain sight.Cast:
Eloise Page..........Kim Cattrall
Allen Dulles..........Ed Harris
Richard Helms..........Johnny Flynn
Frank Wisner..........Geoffrey Arend
Young Eloise Page..........Elena Delia
Clover Dulles..........Laurel Lefkow
General Bedell-Smith..........Kerry Shale
Kim Philby..........Rufus Wright
James Jesus Angleton..........Philip Desmeules
Virginia Hall..........Jennifer Armour
President Truman..........Eric Meyers
Admiral Hillenkoetter..........Matthew Marsh
Colonel Smiley..........Wayne Forester
David Lilienthal..........Adam Sina
Macy Dulles..........Will Hislop
Bido..........Andi JashyOriginal music by Sacha PuttnamProduction:
Created by Greg Haddrick & Jeremy Fox
Episode 4 written by Felicity Packard
Sound Designers & Editors: John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams, Martha Littlehailes & Andreina Gomez Casanova
Script Consultant: Misha Kawnel
Script Supervisor: Alex Lynch
Trails: Jack Soper
Archive Research: Andy Goddard & Alex Lynch
Production Assistant: Jo Troy
Sonica Studio Sound Engineers: Mat Clark & Paul Clark
Sonica Runner: Flynn Hallman
Marc Graue Sound Engineers, LA: Juan Martin del Campo & Tony Diaz
Margarita Mix, Santa Monica Sound Engineer, LA: Bruce Bueckert
Mirrortone Sound Engineers, NY: Collin Stanley Dwarzski & James QuesadaDirector: John Scott Dryden
Producer & Casting Director: Emma Hearn.
Executive Producers: Howard Stringer, Jeremy Fox, Greg Haddrick and John Scott Dryden.A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4

Sep 27, 2024 • 32min
Central Intelligence: Series 1: Episode 3
The inside story of the CIA from the perspective of Eloise Page (Kim Cattrall), who joined on the Agency’s first day in 1947 and, in a 40-year career, became one of its most powerful women. Eloise takes the listener on a journey through the highs and lows of US foreign policy, spanning the staggering world events that shaped her career, as well as portraying her relationships with early CIA leaders, Allen Dulles (Ed Harris) and Richard Helms (Johnny Flynn). New episodes available on Fridays. Listen first on BBC Sounds.In Episode 3, a plan to fight communism in Europe by turning a group of Albanian farmers into an elite commando squad. But is intelligence watertight?Cast:
Eloise Page..........Kim Cattrall
Allen Dulles..........Ed Harris
Richard Helms..........Johnny Flynn
Frank Wisner..........Geoffrey Arend
Young Eloise Page..........Elena Delia
Virginia Hall..........Jennifer Armour
Admiral Hillenkoetter..........Matthew Marsh
James Jesus Angleton..........Philip Desmeules
Kim Philby..........Rufus Wright
Colonel Smiley..........Wayne Forester
German Woman on tape..........Sarah Alles-Shahkarami
German Colonel on tape..........Walles Hamonde
Secretary..........Natasha Arancini
Albanian Girl..........Arita SadikuOriginal music by Sacha PuttnamProduction:
Episode 3 is written by Felicity Packard
Created by Jeremy Fox & Greg Haddrick
Sound Designers & Editors: John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams, Martha Littlehailes & Andreina Gomez Casanova
Script Consultant: Misha Kawnel
Script Supervisor: Alex Lynch
Trails: Jack Soper
Archive Research: Andy Goddard & Alex Lynch
Production Assistant: Jo Troy
Sonica Studio Sound Engineers: Mat Clark & Paul Clark
Sonica Runner: Flynn Hallman
Marc Graue Sound Engineers, LA: Juan Martin del Campo & Tony Diaz
Margarita Mix, Santa Monica Sound Engineer, LA: Bruce Bueckert
Mirrortone Sound Engineers, NY: Collin Stanley Dwarzski & James QuesadaDirector: John Scott Dryden
Producer & Casting Director: Emma Hearn
Executive Producers: Howard Stringer, Jeremy Fox, Greg Haddrick and John Scott Dryden.A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4

Sep 20, 2024 • 33min
Central Intelligence: Series 1: Episode 2
The inside story of the CIA from the perspective of Eloise Page (Kim Cattrall), who joined on the Agency’s first day in 1947 and, in a 40-year career, became one of its most powerful women. Eloise takes the listener on a journey through the highs and lows of US foreign policy, spanning the staggering world events that shaped her career, as well as portraying her relationships with early CIA leaders, Allen Dulles (Ed Harris) and Richard Helms (Johnny Flynn). New episodes available on Fridays. Listen first on BBC Sounds.In Episode 2, intelligence indicates the Russians will soon try to take over Europe. How can Stalin be stopped?Cast:
Eloise Page..........Kim Cattrall
Allen Dulles..........Ed Harris
Richard Helms..........Johnny Flynn
Frank Wisner..........Geoffrey Arend
Young Eloise Page..........Elena Delia
General Vandenberg..........Rob Benedict
General Bedell-Smith..........Kerry Shale
President Truman..........Eric Meyers
Julia Helms..........Julee Cerda
General Gehlen..........Rufus Wright
George Kennen..........Philip Desmeules
George Polk & Tom Polgar..........Jamie Bogyo
Secretary..........Natasha Arancini
Stalin..........Hubert Hanowicz
Dennis Helms..........Leela-Grace DrydenOriginal music by Sacha PuttnamProduction:
Written by Greg Haddrick, who created the series with Jeremy Fox
Sound Designers & Editors: John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams, Martha Littlehailes & Andreina Gomez Casanova
Script Consultant: Misha Kawnel
Script Supervisor: Alex Lynch
Trails: Jack Soper
Archive Research: Andy Goddard & Alex Lynch
Production Assistant: Jo Troy
Sonica Studio Sound Engineers: Mat Clark & Paul Clark
Sonica Runner: Flynn Hallman
Marc Graue Sound Engineers, LA: Juan Martin del Campo & Tony Diaz
Margarita Mix, Santa Monica Sound Engineer, LA: Bruce Bueckert
Mirrortone Sound Engineers, NY: Collin Stanley Dwarzski & James Quesada Director: John Scott Dryden
Producer & Casting Director: Emma Hearn
Executive Producers: Howard Stringer, Jeremy Fox, Greg Haddrick and John Scott Dryden.A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
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