Limelight

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

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

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.

'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

'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

'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

'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

'Take a deep sleep vacation. No work, no stress. Guaranteed sweet dreams.' And a cure for the climate crisis too?Climate events have set mass human migration in motion. Radical forms of governance and flawed technology strive to meet the challenges. Nat, a newly qualified lawyer in stasis law, must deal with the fallout. Award-winning writer Anita Sullivan's new drama takes us to Lanza, a fictional island which could be anywhere - and everywhere. In the distant future - or maybe not that far off...CAST: NAT - Anastasia Hille RIV - Paul Bazely ROZMAY - Rakie Ayola CAROL - Rebekah Staton BARRY - Ben Crowe HONOUR - Raad Rawi JODIE - Anna Fenton-Garvey INFOVERT VOICE - Teresa Gallagher 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

Climate events have set mass human migration in motion. Radical forms of governance and flawed technology strive to meet the challenges. Nat, a lawyer, must deal with the fallout.

Josie ..... Jessica Gunning Tyler ..... Anthony J Abraham Larry ..... Paul Ready Emma ..... Kitty O'Sullivan Aiden ..... Ed Coleman Daria ..... Margaret Cabourn-Smith Aiden's Mother ..... Jessica TurnerWriter ..... Sarah Cartwright Script Producer ..... Anne Isger Production Co-ordinator ..... Gaelan Davis-Connolly Technical Producers ..... Peter Ringrose & Alison Craig Composer ..... Alexandra Hamilton-Ayres Director ..... Sally AvensJosie's catfisher may have weaved a sophisticated web of fake identities but Josie & Tyler are close to working out his true identity. So all they have to do is find him & persuade him to stop blackmailing them. If only things were that easy.