

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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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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.