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Limelight

The Limelight podcast - for fiction and drama serials you won't want to miss from Radio 4.

  1. Aldrich Kemp and The Rose of Pamir - Chapter One: Mothers

    5 DAYS AGO

    Aldrich Kemp and The Rose of Pamir - Chapter One: Mothers

    A break-in at the Linnean Society triggers a race for the mysterious and elusive Rose of Pamir. Clara Page and the Themis Group are on one side, but who is on the other? Aldrich Kemp and the gang are back with some new faces as the race moves from London to Paris, New York to Amsterdam and the Maldives to Tajikistan. Chapter One: Mothers ... and daughters take centre stage. Clara Page - Phoebe Fox Aldrich Kemp – Ferdinand Kingsley Mrs Boone – Nicola Walker Nakesha Kemp – Karla Crome Aunt Lily – Susan Jameson The Underwood Sisters – Jana Carpenter Mrs Bartholomew – Kate Isitt Lionel – Steven Mackintosh Selina – Catherine Kanter Hazlitt & Sir Peregrine – Ben Crowe Recruitment Consultant – Bec Boey Written and directed by Julian Simpson Music composed by Tim Elsenburg. Sound Design: David Thomas Producer: Sarah Tombling Production Assistant: Ethan Elsenburg Executive Producer: Karen Rose New episodes available on Fridays. Listen first on BBC Sounds A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4

    28 min
  2. Introducing Aldrich Kemp and The Rose of Pamir

    18 NOV

    Introducing Aldrich Kemp and The Rose of Pamir

    Family; friends and foe - a richer mix than ever for Clara Page, Aldrich Kemp and the Themis Gang as they embark on a global race against time. CAST: Clara Page - Phoebe Fox Aldrich Kemp – Ferdinand Kingsley Mrs Boone – Nicola Walker Nakesha Kemp – Karla Crome Sebastian Harcourt - Kyle Soller Aunt Lily – Susan Jameson Forsaken McTeague & The Underwood Sisters – Jana Carpenter Mrs Bartholomew – Kate Isitt Lionel – Steven Mackintosh Hazlitt & Sir Peregrine – Ben Crowe Written and directed by Julian Simpson Music composed by Tim Elsenburg Sound Design: David Thomas Producer: Sarah Tombling Production Assistant: Ethan Elsenburg Executive Producer: Karen Rose New episodes available on Fridays. Listen first on BBC Sounds A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4

    3 min
  3. Central Intelligence: Episode 10

    15 NOV

    Central Intelligence: Episode 10

    The inside story of the CIA from the perspective of Eloise Page (Kim Cattrall), who joined on the Agency’s first day in 1947 and, in a 40-year career, became one of its most powerful women. Eloise takes the listener on a journey through the highs and lows of US foreign policy, spanning the staggering world events that shaped her career, as well as portraying her relationships with early CIA leaders, Allen Dulles (Ed Harris), Richard Helms (Johnny Flynn). In Episode 10, emboldened by success in Iran, CIA boss Allen Dulles turns his attention to Guatemala, where the socialist-leaning reforms of President Arbenz are having a negative impact on US interests. If a popular uprising can be engineered, the spread of socialism amongst America’s neighbours can be nipped in the bud. But short-term wins can lead to unforeseen consequences. Cast: Eloise Page..........Kim Cattrall Allen Dulles..........Ed Harris Richard Helms..........Johnny Flynn Frank Wisner..........Geoffrey Arend Kermit Roosevelt..........Rob Benedict President Eisenhower..........Kerry Shale Foster Dulles..........Nathan Osgood Al Haney..........Majid Mehdizadeh-Valoujerdy Richard Bissell..........Philip Desmeules Tracy Barnes..........Adam Sina Arbenz..........Walles Hamonde David Philips..........Wayne Forester Office Junior ..........Natasha Arancini Original music is by Sacha Puttnam Production: Written by Greg Haddrick, who created the series with Jeremy Fox Sound Designers & Editors: John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams, Martha Littlehailes & Andreina Gomez Casanova Script Consultant: Misha Kawnel Script Supervisor: Alex Lynch Trails: Jack Soper Archive Research: Andy Goddard & Alex Lynch Production Assistant: Jo Troy Sonica Studio Sound Engineers: Mat Clark & Paul Clark Sonica Runner: Flynn Hallman Marc Graue Sound Engineers, LA: Juan Martin del Campo & Tony Diaz Margarita Mix, Santa Monica Sound Engineer, LA: Bruce Bueckert Mirrortone Sound Engineers, NY: Collin Stanley Dwarzski & James Quesada Director: John Scott Dryden Producer & Casting Director: Emma Hearn Executive Producers: Howard Stringer, Jeremy Fox, Greg Haddrick and John Scott Dryden. A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4 ANNOUNCEMENT - Series 2 of CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE will be released in 2025.

    32 min
  4. Central Intelligence - Episode 9

    8 NOV

    Central Intelligence - Episode 9

    The inside story of the CIA from the perspective of Eloise Page (Kim Cattrall), who joined on the Agency’s first day in 1947 and, in a 40-year career, became one of its most influential figures. Eloise takes the listener on a journey through the highs and lows of US foreign policy, spanning the staggering world events that shaped her career, as well as portraying her relationships with early CIA leaders, Allen Dulles (Ed Harris), Richard Helms (Johnny Flynn). New episodes available on Fridays. Listen first on BBC Sounds. In Episode 9, when news starts to trickle through that the coup in Iran has failed, the CIA’s man on the ground, Kim Roosevelt (Rob Benedict), goes rogue to try to turn things around. Eloise Page..........Kim Cattrall Allen Dulles..........Ed Harris Richard Helms..........Johnny Flynn Frank Wisner..........Geoffrey Arend Kermit Roosevelt..........Rob Benedict General Fazlollah Zahedi..........Dana Haqjoo Nasiri & General Riahi..........Bijan Daneshmand Queen Soraya..........Isabella Nefar The Shah..........Majid Mehdizadeh-Valoujerdy Assadollah Rashidian..........Adam Sina Rocky Stone..........Akie Kotabe Clover Dulles..........Laurel Lefkow Clare Boothe Luce..........Jennifer Armour Bellboy..........Will Hislop Original music is by Sacha Puttnam Production: Written by Greg Haddrick, who created the series with Jeremy Fox Sound Designers & Editors: John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams, Martha Littlehailes & Andreina Gomez Casanova Script Consultant: Misha Kawnel Script Supervisor: Alex Lynch Trails: Jack Soper Archive Research: Andy Goddard & Alex Lynch Production Assistant: Jo Troy Sonica Studio Sound Engineers: Mat Clark & Paul Clark Sonica Runner: Flynn Hallman Marc Graue Sound Engineers, LA: Juan Martin del Campo & Tony Diaz Margarita Mix, Santa Monica Sound Engineer, LA: Bruce Bueckert Mirrortone Sound Engineers, NY: Collin Stanley Dwarzski & James Quesada Director: John Scott Dryden Producer & Casting Director: Emma Hearn Executive Producers: Howard Stringer, Jeremy Fox, Greg Haddrick and John Scott Dryden. A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4

    30 min
  5. Central Intelligence - Episode 8

    1 NOV

    Central Intelligence - Episode 8

    The inside story of the CIA from the perspective of Eloise Page (Kim Cattrall), who joined on the Agency’s first day in 1947 and, in a 40-year career, became one of its most influential figures. Eloise takes the listener on a journey through the highs and lows of US foreign policy, spanning the staggering world events that shaped her career, as well as portraying her relationships with early CIA leaders, Allen Dulles (Ed Harris), Richard Helms (Johnny Flynn). New episodes available on Fridays. Listen first on BBC Sounds. In Episode 8, as tensions mount in Iran, CIA operative Kim Roosevelt (Rob Benedict), is tasked with persuading a fearful Shah to dismiss his socialist-leaning Prime Minister. Cast: Eloise Page..........Kim Cattrall Allen Dulles..........Ed Harris Richard Helms..........Johnny Flynn Frank Wisner..........Geoffrey Arend Young Eloise Page..........Elena Delia Kermit Roosevelt..........Rob Benedict Clover Dulles..........Laurel Lefkow Foster Dulles..........Nathan Osgood The Shah..........Majid Mehdizadeh-Valoujerdy Queen Soraya..........Isabella Nefar Assadollah Rashidian..........Adam Sina Princess Ashraf..........Sarah Alles-Shahkarami President Eisenhower..........Kerry Shale Imam Khomeini & General Fazlollah Zahedi..........Dana Haqjoo Mohammed Mossadegh, Nassiri, & General Riahi..........Bijan Daneshmand Rocky Stone..........Akie Kotabe Original music by Sacha Puttnam Production: Created by Greg Haddrick & Jeremy Fox Episode 8 written by Maryam Master Sound Designers & Editors: John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams, Martha Littlehailes & Andreina Gomez Casanova Script Consultant: Misha Kawnel Script Supervisor: Alex Lynch Trails: Jack Soper Archive Research: Andy Goddard & Alex Lynch Production Assistant: Jo Troy Sonica Studio Sound Engineers: Mat Clark & Paul Clark Sonica Runner: Flynn Hallman Marc Graue Sound Engineers, LA: Juan Martin del Campo & Tony Diaz Margarita Mix, Santa Monica Sound Engineer, LA: Bruce Bueckert Mirrortone Sound Engineers, NY: Collin Stanley Dwarzski & James Quesada Director: John Scott Dryden Producer & Casting Director: Emma Hearn. Executive Producers: Howard Stringer, Jeremy Fox, Greg Haddrick and John Scott Dryden. A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4

    30 min
  6. Central Intelligence: Episode 7

    25 OCT

    Central Intelligence: Episode 7

    The inside story of the CIA from the perspective of Eloise Page (Kim Cattrall), who joined on the Agency’s first day in 1947 and, in a 40-year career, became one of its most influential figures. Eloise takes the listener on a journey through the highs and lows of US foreign policy, spanning the staggering world events that shaped her career, as well as portraying her relationships with early CIA leaders, Allen Dulles (Ed Harris) and Richard Helms (Johnny Flynn). New episodes available on Fridays. Listen first on BBC Sounds. In Episode 7 the CIA has a new head; America’s most famous spy, Allen Dulles. In his quest to stop the spread of communism, a daring mission to create unrest on the streets of Iran. Eloise Page..........Kim Cattrall Allen Dulles..........Ed Harris Richard Helms..........Johnny Flynn Frank Wisner..........Geoffrey Arend Kermit Roosevelt..........Rob Benedict President Eisenhower..........Kerry Shale Foster Dulles..........Nathan Osgood Rocky Stone..........Akie Kotabe Roya..........Isabella Nefar Assadollah Rashidian & Iranian Press Editor..........Adam Sina Imam Khomeini..........Dana Haqjoo Mohammed Mossadegh and General Riahi..........Bijan Daneshmand Bobak..........Majid Mehdizadeh-Valoujerdy Billy Graham..........Philip Desmeules Immigration Officer..........Walles Hamonde Original music is by Sacha Puttnam Production: Written by Greg Haddrick, who created the series with Jeremy Fox Episode 7 is written by Maryam Master Sound Designers & Editors: John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams, Martha Littlehailes & Andreina Gomez Casanova Script Consultant: Misha Kawnel Script Supervisor: Alex Lynch Trails: Jack Soper Archive Research: Andy Goddard & Alex Lynch Production Assistant: Jo Troy Sonica Studio Sound Engineers: Mat Clark & Paul Clark Sonica Runner: Flynn Hallman Marc Graue Sound Engineers, LA: Juan Martin del Campo & Tony Diaz Margarita Mix, Santa Monica Sound Engineer, LA: Bruce Bueckert Mirrortone Sound Engineers, NY: Collin Stanley Dwarzski & James Quesada Director: John Scott Dryden Producer & Casting Director: Emma Hearn Executive Producers: Howard Stringer, Jeremy Fox, Greg Haddrick and John Scott Dryden. A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4

    32 min
  7. Central Intelligence: Episode 6

    18 OCT

    Central Intelligence: Episode 6

    The inside story of the CIA from the perspective of Eloise Page (Kim Cattrall), who joined on the Agency’s first day in 1947 and, in a 40-year career, became one of its most influential figures. Eloise takes the listener on a journey through the highs and lows of US foreign policy, spanning the staggering world events that shaped her career, as well as portraying her relationships with early CIA leaders, Allen Dulles (Ed Harris) and Richard Helms (Johnny Flynn). New episodes available on Fridays. Listen first on BBC Sounds. In Episode 6, the discovery of a network of spies deep behind Soviet lines leads to the most brilliant operation of the Cold War. Cast: Eloise Page……….Kim Cattrall Allen Dulles……….Ed Harris Richard Helms……….Johnny Flynn Frank Wisner……….Geoffrey Arend Kermit Roosevelt……….Rob Benedict Young Eloise Page……….Elena Delia General Bedell-Smith and General Eisenhower……….Kerry Shale James Jesus Angleton……….Philip Desmeles Clover Dulles……….Laurel Lefkow Julia Helms……….Julee Cerda Lyman Kilpatrick……….Akie Kotabe John Foster Dulles………. Nathan Osgood Bill Machle & Sienko……….Hubert Hanowicz All other parts were played by members of the cast Original music by Sacha Puttnam Production: Written by Greg Haddrick, who created the series with Jeremy Fox Sound Designers & Editors: John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams, Martha Littlehailes & Andreina Gomez Script Consultant: Misha Kawnel Script Supervisor: Alex Lynch Trails: Jack Soper Archive Research: Andy Goddard & Alex Lynch Production Assistant: Jo Troy Sonica Studio Sound Engineers: Mat Clark & Paul Clark Sonica Runner: Flynn Hallman Marc Graue Sound Engineers, LA: Juan Martin del Campo & Tony Diaz Margarita Mix, Santa Monica Sound Engineer, LA: Bruce Bueckert Mirrortone Sound Engineers, NY: Collin Stanley Dwarzski and James Quesada Director: John Scott Dryden Producer & Casting Director: Emma Hearn Executive Producers: Howard Stringer, Jeremy Fox, Greg Haddrick and John Scott Dryden. A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4

    32 min
  8. Central Intelligence: Episode 5

    11 OCT

    Central Intelligence: Episode 5

    The inside story of the CIA from the perspective of Eloise Page (Kim Cattrall), who joined on the Agency’s first day in 1947 and, in a 40-year career, became one of its most influential figures. Eloise takes the listener on a journey through the highs and lows of US foreign policy, spanning the staggering world events that shaped her career, as well as portraying her relationships with early CIA leaders, Allen Dulles (Ed Harris) and Richard Helms (Johnny Flynn). New episodes available on Fridays. Listen first on BBC Sounds. In Episode 5, the mysterious death of two agents, a mail interception program and the surprise discovery of a network of anti-communist insurgents behind the Iron Curtain. Cast: Eloise Page……….Kim Cattrall Allen Dulles……….Ed Harris Richard Helms……….Johnny Flynn Frank Wisner……….Geoffrey Arend Kermit Roosevelt……….Rob Benedict Young Eloise Page……….Elena Delia General Bedell-Smith and General Eisenhower……….Kerry Shale Julia Helms……….Julee Cerda Clover Dulles………Laurel Lefkow Lyman Kirkpatrick……….Akie Kotabe Macy Dulles……….Will Hislop Yvonne De Carlo……….Natasha Arancini Chief Postal Officer……….Dana Hajdoo Tom Polgar……….Jamie Bogyo All other parts were played by members of the cast Original music by Sacha Puttnam Production: Written by Greg Haddrick, who created the series with Jeremy Fox Sound Designers & Editors: John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams, Martha Littlehailes & Andreina Gomez Script Consultant: Misha Kawnel Script Supervisor: Alex Lynch Trails: Jack Soper Archive Research: Andy Goddard & Alex Lynch Production Assistant: Jo Troy Sonica Studio Sound Engineers: Mat Clark & Paul Clark Sonica Runner: Flynn Hallman Marc Graue Sound Engineers, LA: Juan Martin del Campo & Tony Diaz Margarita Mix, Santa Monica Sound Engineer, LA: Bruce Bueckert Mirrortone Sound Engineers, NY: Collin Stanley Dwarzski and James Quesada Director: John Scott Dryden Producer & Casting Director: Emma Hearn. Executive Producers: Howard Stringer, Jeremy Fox, Greg Haddrick and John Scott Dryden. A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4

    29 min
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The Limelight podcast - for fiction and drama serials you won't want to miss from Radio 4.

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  • Creator
    BBC Radio 4
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    204
  • Rating
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