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Apr 26, 2024 • 29min
Money Gone: 5. Ok Computer
Grace gets some help from an unexpected source. The Prime Minister works with MI5 in a final race to solve the financial chaos, but there are unintended consequences. A fast-paced satirical drama starring Robert Bathurst (Cold Feet, Toast of London), Charlotte Ritchie (Ghosts, Call the Midwife), Aaron Heffernan (War of the Worlds, Brassic) and Josette Simon (Wonder Woman, Blakes 7). Pascal ..... Robert Bathurst
Patricia ..... Josette Simon
Emily ..... Charlotte Ritchie
Ross ..... Aaron Heffernan
Grace ..... Lauren Douglin
Stuart ..... Raj Ghatak
Chris ..... Fergus Craig
Karen ..... Melody Brown
Glenn ..... Simon Darwen
Bex ..... Sylvie Churnside-Reed
Journalist ..... Zoe KleinmanIncluding the voices of Ruby Evans, Megan Maguire, George Styman, Molly Diamond, Lawrence Carter, Samuel Carrera Briega, Maya Dhokia, Marco Bosin Salome, Christopher Hoop, Evie Barrow, Neve Clark, Niamh Brockbank, Ruby Mutluay, Ryan GaulWritten by Ed Sellek
Directed by Tony ChurnsideProduction: Leah Marks and Louis Blatherwick
Original Music and Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore and Tony Churnside
Theme sung by Ellie Akhgar
Series Photographer: Simon Bray
Illustrator: Pete Hambling
Producer: Eloise Whitmore
Exec Producer: John DrydenA Naked production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds

Apr 26, 2024 • 28min
Money Gone: 4. Keep the Receipt
Grace’s problems get worse as Chris is led further astray. The Prime Minister finds out the true cause of the crisis, but can she stop it?A fast-paced satirical drama starring Robert Bathurst (Cold Feet, Toast of London), Charlotte Ritchie (Ghosts, Call the Midwife), Aaron Heffernan (War of the Worlds, Brassic) and Josette Simon (Wonder Woman, Blakes 7). Pascal ..... Robert Bathurst
Patricia ..... Josette Simon
Emily ..... Charlotte Ritchie
Ross ..... Aaron Heffernan
Grace ..... Lauren Douglin
Stuart ..... Raj Ghatak
Chris ..... Fergus Craig
Karen ..... Melody Brown
Glenn ..... Simon Darwen
Adam ..... Chris Lew Kum Hoi
Bex ..... Sylvie Churnside-Reed
Journalist ..... Zoe KleinmanWritten by Ed Sellek
Directed by Tony ChurnsideProduction: Leah Marks and Louis Blatherwick
Original Music and Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore and Tony Churnside
Theme sung by Ellie Akhgar
Series Photographer: Simon Bray
Illustrator: Pete Hambling
Producer: Eloise Whitmore
Exec Producer: John DrydenA Naked production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds

Apr 26, 2024 • 29min
Money Gone: 3. Land of Milk and Honey
Grace stops to help at an understaffed hospital as the Prime Minister asks MI5 to find the cause of the financial chaos, but someone else thinks they’ve figured it all out.A fast-paced satirical drama starring Robert Bathurst (Cold Feet, Toast of London), Charlotte Ritchie (Ghosts, Call the Midwife), Aaron Heffernan (War of the Worlds, Brassic) and Josette Simon (Wonder Woman, Blakes 7). Pascal ..... Robert Bathurst
Patricia ..... Josette Simon
Emily ..... Charlotte Ritchie
Ross ..... Aaron Heffernan
Grace ..... Lauren Douglin
Stuart ..... Raj Ghatak
Chris ..... Fergus Craig
Glenn ..... Simon Darwen
Adam ..... Chris Lew Kum Hoi
Bex ..... Sylvie Churnside-Reed
Journalist ..... Zoe KleinmanWritten by Ed Sellek
Directed by Tony ChurnsideStoryline Consultant: Diane Coyle
Production: Leah Marks and Louis Blatherwick
Original Music and Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore and Tony Churnside
Theme sung by Ellie Akhgar
Series Photographer: Simon Bray
Illustrator: Pete Hambling
Producer: Eloise Whitmore
Exec Producer: John DrydenA Naked production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds

Apr 26, 2024 • 28min
Money Gone: 2. Hands Up
As the UK descends into chaos, certain people take advantage of the situation. The Prime Minister learns there’s more to what’s going on, but an issue with staff walk-outs presents her with a more pressing problem.A fast-paced satirical drama starring Robert Bathurst (Cold Feet, Toast of London), Charlotte Ritchie (Ghosts, Call the Midwife), Aaron Heffernan (War of the Worlds, Brassic) and Josette Simon (Wonder Woman, Blakes 7). Pascal ..... Robert Bathurst
Patricia ..... Josette Simon
Emily ..... Charlotte Ritchie
Ross ..... Aaron Heffernan
Grace ..... Lauren Douglin
Stuart ..... Raj Ghatak
Chris ..... Fergus Craig
Glenn ..... Simon Darwen
Adam ..... Chris Lew Kum Hoi
Bex ..... Sylvie Churnside-Reed
Jeremy Vine ..... himselfWritten by Ed Sellek
Directed by Tony ChurnsideProduction: Leah Marks and Louis Blatherwick
Original Music and Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore and Tony Churnside
Theme sung by Ellie Akhgar
Series Photographer: Simon Bray
Illustrator: Pete Hambling
Producer: Eloise Whitmore
Exec Producer: John DrydenA Naked production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds

Apr 26, 2024 • 29min
Money Gone: 1. Insufficient Funds
Valentine’s Day 2025. The UK awakes to financial catastrophe and no one can access any money. Ross sees opportunity as the country descends into chaos, but Grace has picked the worst day run away.A fast-paced satirical drama starring Robert Bathurst (Cold Feet, Toast of London), Charlotte Ritchie (Ghosts, Call the Midwife), Aaron Heffernan (War of the Worlds, Brassic) and Josette Simon (Wonder Woman, Blakes 7). Cast:
Pascal ..... Robert Bathurst
Patricia ..... Josette Simon
Emily ..... Charlotte Ritchie
Ross ..... Aaron Heffernan
Grace ..... Lauren Douglin
Chris ..... Fergus Craig
Stuart ..... Raj Ghatak
Glenn ..... Simon Darwen
Gavin ..... Chris Lew Kum Hoi
Shopper.....Melody Brown
Bex ..... Sylvie Churnside-Reed
The Home Secretary ..... Leah Marks
The Danish Prime Minister ..... Charlotte Melen
The Chancellor ….. Graeme Hawley
Maggie Philbin ..... herselfIncluding the voices of Ruby Evans, Megan Maguire, George Styman, Molly Diamond, Lawrence Carter, Samuel Carrera Briega, Maya Dhokia, Marco Bosin Salome, Christopher Hoop, Evie Barrow, Neve Clark, Niamh Brockbank, Ruby Mutluay, Ryan GaulWritten by Ed Sellek
Directed by Tony ChurnsideStoryline Consultant: Diane Coyle
Production: Leah Marks and Louis Blatherwick
Original Music and Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore and Tony Churnside
Theme sung by Ellie Akhgar
Series Photographer: Simon Bray
Illustrator: Pete Hambling
Producer: Eloise WhitmoreA Naked production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds

Apr 22, 2024 • 3min
Money Gone: Trailer
By Ed Sellek.Valentine’s Day 2025. The UK awakes to financial catastrophe and no one can access any money. As the country descends into chaos, some see opportunity, but the powerful want to cling to the status quo. The fate of the country’s economy now lies in the hands of the UK’s Prime Minister.A fast-paced satirical drama starring Robert Bathurst (Cold Feet, Toast of London), Charlotte Richie (Ghosts, Call the Midwife), Aaron Heffernan (War of the Worlds, Brassic) and Josette Simon (Wonder Woman, Blakes 7).A Naked Production for BBC Radio 4.

Mar 22, 2024 • 28min
Silos: 5. Collective
'This is how it happened. We closed our eyes...'
Riv has revealed the secret of the silos. But without him, how do they get access? And what is the code word?CAST:
NAT - Anastasia Hille
ROZMAY - Rakie Ayola
HANNA - Bryony Hannah
HONOUR and JAMES - Raad Rawi
DIZZY - -Waleed Akhtar
MARVIN - Lee Rufford
TIGER -Tayla Kovacevic-Ebong
IVAN – Ben Crowe
JODIE - Anna Fenton-Garvey
INFOVERT VOICE - Teresa Gallagher Writer: Anita Sullivan
Director: Karen Rose
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Sound: David Thomas
Composer: Simon Slater
Exec Producer: Rosalynd WardLegal Advisor on Stasis Rights: Elizabeth Barrett
Cultural Advisor: Francis GallopInterviewees: Ben Fletcher, Leon Kruger, Mareike Guensche, Camy Creffield, Liz Aggiss, Kiwi SamA Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4

Mar 22, 2024 • 28min
Silos: 4. Stasis
'We're missing our targets for renewable energy ...'
Nat discovers that everything is connected. But have they run out of time?CAST:
NAT - Anastasia Hille
RIV - Paul Bazely
ROZMAY - Rakie Ayola
CAROL - Rebekah Staton
IVAN - Ben Crowe
HANNA - Bryony Hannah
HONOUR - Raad Rawi
DIZZY - Waleed Akhtar
JODIE - Anna Fenton-Garvey
MARVIN - Lee Rufford
INFOVERT VOICE - Teresa Gallagher Writer: Anita Sullivan
Director: Karen Rose
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Sound: David Thomas
Composer Simon Slater
Exec Producer: Rosalynd WardLegal Advisor on Stasis rights: Elizabeth Barrett
Cultural Advisor: Francis GallopInterviewees: Ben Fletcher, Leon Kruger, Mareike Guensche, Camy Creffield, Liz Aggiss, Kiwi SamA Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4

Mar 22, 2024 • 29min
Silos: 3. Playlist
'Alone. One journey, then another. Now I am here. Who am I here?'
Marvin reveals disturbing information about Riv. But Nat ignores his advice and returns to Silo 605 and is persuaded to try a playlist. As Hanna takes over Jodie's room, Nat's experience both asleep and awake, gets even stranger. CAST:
NAT - Anastasia Hille
RIV - Paul Bazely
ROZMAY - Rakie Ayola
CAROL - Rebekah Staton
HANNA - Bryony Hannah
HONOUR - Raad Rawi
DIZZY - Waleed Akhtar
JODIE - Anna Fenton-Garvey
MARVIN - Lee Rufford
INFOVERT VOICE - Teresa Gallagher
IVAN - Ben Crowe Writer: Anita Sullivan
Director: Karen Rose
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Sound: David Thomas
Composer Simon Slater
Exec Producer: Rosalynd WardLegal Advisor on Stasis Rights: Elizabeth Barrett
Cultural Advisor: Francis Gallop
Interviewees: Ben Fletcher, Leon Kruger, Mareike Guensche, Camy Creffield, Liz Aggiss, Kiwi SamA Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4

Mar 22, 2024 • 29min
Silos: 2. Acclimatisation
'Why not try an acclimatisation session and see for yourself? You don't even have to shut the lid!'
As Riv persuades Nat to step into a tube, Marvin digs deeper into the tech and is alarmed by what he finds. CAST:
NAT - Anastasia Hille
RIV - Paul Bazely
ROZMAY - Rakie Ayola
CAROL - Rebekah Staton
HONOUR - Raad Rawi
DIZZY - Waleed Akhtar
TIGER - Tayla Kovacevic-Ebong
MARVIN - Lee Rufford
INFOVERT VOICE - Teresa Gallagher
POLICE OFFICER - Ben Crowe Writer: Anita Sullivan
Director: Karen Rose
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Sound: : David Thomas
Composer: Simon Slater
Exec Producer: Rosalynd WardLegal Advisor on Stasis Rights: Elizabeth Barrett
Cultural Advisor: Francis GallopInterviewees: Ben Fletcher, Leon Kruger, Mareike Guensche, Camy Creffield, Liz Aggiss, Kiwi SamA Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4
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