Limelight

BBC Radio 4
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Aug 9, 2024 • 29min

11 Minutes Dead: Episode 4

Paranormal thriller about Near Death Experience.After losing consciousness in a surfing accident, Beth is faced with a horrifying vision of the future. When she awakes, she discovers not only that she has returned with mysterious new abilities but that something sinister has followed her back from the other side.After seeing a haunting vision of her daughter's impending death and recognising the man who will be responsible, Beth goes on the run.Written by Lucy Catherine.Beth . . . . . Scarlett Brookes Jem . . . . . Paul Ready Roz . . . . . Claire Lams Sammi . . . . . Mabel Cresswell Pete . . . . . Narinder Samra Cerys . . . . . Lisa Palfrey Iskra . . . . . Anna SavvaProduction Co-ordinator: Gaelan Davis-Connolly Sound Design: Peter Ringrose Director: Sasha Yevtushenko
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Aug 9, 2024 • 29min

11 Minutes Dead: Episode 3

Paranormal thriller about Near Death Experience.After losing consciousness in a surfing accident, Beth is faced with a horrifying vision of the future. When she awakes, she discovers not only that she has returned with mysterious new abilities but that something sinister has followed her back from the other side.Beth’s newfound psychic powers are tested and produce extraordinary results. An ominous new vision takes her to breaking point.Beth . . . . . Scarlett Brookes Jem . . . . . Paul Ready Roz . . . . . Claire Lams Sammi . . . . . Mabel Cresswell Stefan . . . . . Mark Edel-Hunt Traveller . . . . . Maureen BeattieProduction Co-ordinator: Gaelan Davis-Connolly Sound Design: Peter Ringrose Director: Sasha Yevtushenko
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Aug 9, 2024 • 29min

11 Minutes Dead: Episode 2

Paranormal thriller about Near Death Experience.After losing consciousness in a surfing accident, Beth is faced with a horrifying vision of the future. When she awakes, she discovers not only that she has returned with mysterious new abilities but that something sinister has followed her back from the other side.Beth returns to the scene of her accident and goes in search of a scientist who might have shed light of her uncanny new abilities and terrifying visions.Written by Lucy CatherineBeth . . . . . Scarlett Brookes Roz . . . . . Claire Lams Jenny . . . . . Maureen Beattie Sammi . . . . . Mabel Cresswell Stefan . . . . . Mark Edel-Hunt Iskra . . . . . Anna Savva Jem . . . . . Paul Ready Teacher . . . . . Tony Jayawardena Production Co-ordinator: Gaelan Davis-Connolly Sound Design: Peter Ringrose Director: Sasha Yevtushenko
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Aug 9, 2024 • 28min

11 Minutes Dead: Episode 1

Paranormal thriller about Near Death Experience.After losing consciousness in a surfing accident, Beth is faced with a horrifying vision of the future. When she awakes, she discovers not only that she has returned with mysterious new abilities but that something sinister has followed her back from the other side.Written by Lucy CatherineBeth . . . . . Scarlett Brookes Roz . . . . . Claire Lams Jenny . . . . . Maureen Beattie Pete . . . . . Narinder Samra Jem . . . . . Paul Ready David . . . . . Tony Jayawardena Sammi . . . . . Mabel CresswellProduction Co-ordinator: Gaelan Davis-Connolly Sound Design: Peter Ringrose Director: Sasha Yevtushenko
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Aug 7, 2024 • 2min

11 Minutes Dead: Trailer

A woman returns from the dead and discovers that she has mysterious new abilities and that something sinister has followed her back from the other side.
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Jul 5, 2024 • 29min

The Skies Are Watching: 5. The Future of What

Actors Caitlin Stasey, David Yow, Caroline Morahan, Guinevere Turner, and James Bacon dive into a gripping story where Heather, Jana, and Constance meet a UFO cult. As Vance predicts an alien invasion, suspicions arise about terrorism. The podcast delves into a tale of surveillance, family ties, identity crises, and mysterious UFO encounters, leaving characters grappling with uncertainty and seeking the truth amidst chaos.
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Jul 5, 2024 • 28min

The Skies Are Watching: 4. Aftermath

In the aftermath of the UFO Festival, tensions rise as Vance's warnings prove true and trust is questioned. The search for the shooter leads to a surprising revelation. Themes of chaos, mysterious relationships, and unexpected twists captivate listeners.
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Jul 5, 2024 • 28min

The Skies Are Watching: 3. Transmissions

Caroline Morahan plays Jana in this UFO-themed podcast episode. Heather and Vance uncover secrets in Kecksburg, dissecting David Vance's mysterious past. The narrative unfolds with family secrets, eerie encounters, and a looming extraterrestrial presence. The episode explores deep connections, eerie realizations, and unexpected gunfire.
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Jul 5, 2024 • 28min

The Skies Are Watching: 2. The Man From Kecksburg

Coral’s adult son, a ufologist named David Vance, meets Heather with her family’s permission, to try to understand why she believes herself to be his mother. He shares the shocking story of what happened the night of Coral’s disappearance.The Skies Are Watching was the 2024 recipient of the Audio Fiction Award at the Tribeca Festival.Cast: Heather - Caitlin Stasey Vance - Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts Rodney - David Yow Jana - Caroline Morahan Constance - Guinevere Turner Interrogator - Travis Harmon Dr. Finkel - Brad GriffithCreated and Produced by Jon Frechette and Todd Luoto Music - Lars Koller, Blue Dot Sessions Editing and Sound Design - Jon Frechette Written and Directed by Jon Frechette Production Manager - Kurt Koller Executive Producer - John Scott Dryden A Goldhawk production for Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
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Jul 5, 2024 • 28min

The Skies Are Watching: 1. The Woman on the Plane

A woman named Heather reemerges after disappearing for 18 months, believing she's Coral from 1938. The family copes with her identity crisis. A flight attendant's unsettling encounter reveals her missing sister as the distressed woman on a plane. The podcast explores the aftermath of Heather's return, delving into the concept of fugue state and time travel confusion.

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