173 episodes
Limelight BBC Radio 4
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4.3 • 253 Ratings
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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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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 Richie (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 Richie
Ross ..... Aaron Heffernan
Grace ..... Lauren Douglin
Stuart ..... Raj Ghatak
Chris ..... Fergus Craig
Karen ..... Melody Brown
Glenn ..... Simon Darwen
Bex ..... Sylvie Churnside-Reed
Including 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 Gaul
Written by Ed Sellek
Directed by Tony Churnside
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 Dryden
A Naked production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds -
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 Richie (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 Richie
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
Written by Ed Sellek
Directed by Tony Churnside
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 Dryden
A Naked production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds -
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 Richie (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 Richie
Ross ..... Aaron Heffernan
Grace ..... Lauren Douglin
Stuart ..... Raj Ghatak
Chris ..... Fergus Craig
Glenn ..... Simon Darwen
Adam ..... Chris Lew Kum Hoi
Bex ..... Sylvie Churnside-Reed
Written by Ed Sellek
Directed by Tony Churnside
Storyline 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 Dryden
A Naked production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds -
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 Richie (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 Richie
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 ..... himself
Written by Ed Sellek
Directed by Tony Churnside
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 Dryden
A Naked production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds -
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 Richie (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 Richie
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 ..... herself
Including 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 Gaul
Written by Ed Sellek
Directed by Tony Churnside
Storyline 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
A Naked production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds -
Introducing Money Gone
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.
Customer Reviews
Brilliant Anthology Series
I absolutely love this podcast
I’m not even sure what to call it. It’s a collection of fictional stories that last approximately 5 episodes, some of them have second of third seasons but most of them are just one off stories.
Some are dystopian, some are funny, or a but spooky. I haven’t loved then all, but I definitely enjoy more than dislike. If you don’t like one particular collection then that doesn’t mean you want like any of the others.
If you are just starting then just beware of the repeat stories and make sure you start at the beginning for them.
What imaginative and compelling stories.
These series of stories are so good. I look forward to hearing each one and they keep me gripped until the end. Wonderfully characterised and narrated by great voices and the special sound effects are brilliant! Thank you.
Wonderful
Story telling at its best!