

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 29, 2021 • 28min
Harland: Series 1: 1. Tuesday
Supernatural thriller actress, Ayesha Antoine, investigates the mysterious disappearance of a child in the new town of Harland. Strange occurrences in a shopping center, a collapsing house, and a teaser for another podcast series add to the suspense.

Oct 25, 2021 • 2min
Harland: Series 1: Trailer
Lucy Catherine's 5 part supernatural thriller set in the new town of Harland, built on the site of a village abandoned 900 years earlier. DI Sarah Ward returns to work to investigate the disappearance of a child.

Jul 5, 2021 • 29min
The House That Vanished: 5. The Hand of God
A man's search for answers about his vanished house leads to a courtroom confrontation. The trial reveals dramatic evidence and a surprising address from the plaintiff. Quotes from the Bible and rulings are discussed. The court's verdict and damages awarded disappoint the plaintiff, with lasting impact on his life and marriage. The chapter concludes with changes on Tory Island and podcast production details.

Jul 5, 2021 • 28min
The House That Vanished: 4. The Holy Clay
A man's search for justice on a remote Irish island, encounters with islanders, challenges of filing a civil case, legal battle, new investigation, closed-off nature of islanders, mental health struggles.

Jul 5, 2021 • 28min
The House That Vanished: 3. Balor's Fort
A man's search for justice on a remote Irish island uncovers a mysterious house, suspicions about the government, and a missing sheet of asbestos. The investigation into the fire leads to dead ends and the struggle to forgive. Financial difficulties and broken promises add to the turmoil, but gratitude and support offer hope for a fresh start on Tory island.

Jul 5, 2021 • 27min
The House That Vanished: 2. The Real King of Tory
Neville searches for answers about his vanished house on Tory Island, encounters a wall of silence from the Islanders and visits the council offices in Lifford. The lack of records and desire to uncover the truth about a blocked county road and a burnt down house on Tory Island are discussed. Neville Preshow reports the disappearance of his house as a crime, presents evidence and calls for an investigation. The chapter explores Neville's documentary films about Tory island, the struggle for alternative sources of income and the tradition of kings. The experience with exporting films and the unexpected setback faced when Paramount backed out are shared. The plans to open a new hotel on the island, including the renovation of Neville's house and the proposal for Ward's Hotel, are discussed. The official report and photos from Dunnegal County Council that suggest the house was not damaged by fire or a storm are examined, indicating a potential suspect.

Jul 5, 2021 • 28min
The House That Vanished: 1. The Vanishing
Mystery based on the true story of one man’s search for justice on a remote Irish island, blending documentary and drama.When Neville Presho returns to Tory Island after many years overseas, he gets the shock of his life – his house has vanished. All that remains is a bathtub, lying upside down on the shore.
Neville first came to the remote Irish island in the 1970s and made a documentary about the islanders' traditional way of life, their culture and language. Neville felt warmly welcomed – now, he faces a wall of silence. Some talk mysteriously of a whirlwind and a strange glow in the night sky, others say Neville would be better off not asking. No one will tell him what happened, not even the island’s King.
Neville sets out on a search for justice, but his quest will come at great personal cost.
Neville ...... Tony Flynn
Fiona ...... Fo Cullen
Mary Meehan ...... Carol Moore
Patrick Doohan ...... Seán T. Ó Meallaigh
Patsy Dan ...... Mark Lambert
Father O’Neill ...... Niall Cusack
Man 1 ...... Lalor Roddy
Woman ...... Megan Armitage
Man 2 ...... Desmond Eastwood
Film Crew ...... Michael PatrickPresented by Siobhán McSweeney
Written by Jan Carson
Produced by Conor McKay and Michael ShannonA BBC Northern Ireland production for Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2021.

Jun 30, 2021 • 2min
The House That Vanished: Trailer
Your house is gone. Your neighbours won't talk. And you're on an island miles from shore. The true story of one man's struggle to find out why his home disappeared.

May 28, 2021 • 29min
The System: Series 1: Level 6: Judgement Day Question Mark.
Iain de Caestecker, cast member of the thriller series, discusses the past and present events in 'The System - Level 6: Judgement Day Question Mark'. The hosts explore the impact of storytelling, the urgency of the characters' situation, regret and reconciliation, a dangerous confrontation, kidnappings, revenge, and uncertainty.

May 28, 2021 • 27min
The System: Series 1: Level 5: Kill the Past
Cast members Iain de Caestecker, Siena Kelly, and guest Jack Rowan discuss the thrilling podcast series 'Limelight'. They delve into topics such as dangerous targets, the power of TV habits, mysterious actors, confessions of a double life, and the suspenseful search for a missing brother.


