8 episodes
The London Necropolis Railway LNR Podcast
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4.7 • 34 Ratings
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The London Necropolis Railway is an original, full cast audio drama podcast that premiered in fall 2018.
The story takes place in London’s underground system where an organisation called The London Necropolis Railway moves the souls of the dead out of London to avoid the city getting overrun with hauntings.
Barney works at the LNR, he’s one of the ghouls whose job it is to ensure that the souls end up on the trains that take them to the hereafter. He is bored with his job and tired of his endless existence when one day a soul refuses get on the train. The soul, a private investigator named Agnes, convinces Barney to help her catch the demon she was hunting when she died. Together they have to confront his boss, the demon that wants them dead, and even death itself.
The show is is inspired by the real London Necropolis Railway which was active from the middle of the 1800s to the middle of the 1900s. It was a train line that moved dead bodies out of London to a cemetery 40 minutes outside of the city. The BBC has called it ‘the spookiest, strangest train line in British history.’
The podcast is part of denandrasidan.se - a project based in Sweden that uses fiction to tackle difficult themes such as death, suicide, and existential questions in a way that makes them approachable for young people.The goal is to create platforms online that can both encourage young people to share their thoughts and emotions around the subject, and to show them that they are not alone in their experiences.
CAST
Alex Lawther as Barney
Olga Amelia Silkina as Agnes
Charlie Vero-Martin as Siobhan
Connor Jones as the Head Collector
Patrik Karlson as Peter
CREW
Writer and Director: Hillevi Gustafson
Sound designer: Mathias Schlegel
Producer: Amanda Romare
First Assistant Director: Adina Romare
Production Assistant: Maja Lindberg
LNR is made possible by the support of Allmänna Arvsfonden, Region Skånes Sociala Investeringsfond, and BoostHbg.
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Teaser Trailer
Ever wonder why London isn't overrun with ghosts? It's thanks to the hardworking ghouls at the London Necropolis Railway. Want to meet this ghastly crew? Tune in Nov 7 for the first episode of the LNR podcast starring Alex Lawther, Olga Amelia Silkina, and Charlie Vero-Martin.
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CAST
Alex Lawther as Barney
Olga Amelia Silkina as Agnes
Charlie Vero-Martin as Siobhan
Connor Jones as the Head Collector
Patrik Karlson as Peter
CREW
Writer and Director: Hillevi Gustafson
Sound designer: Mathias Schlegel
Producer: Amanda Romare
First Assistant Director: Adina Romare
Production Assistant: Maja Lindberg
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Part 1
Barney's day starts out just like any other but it quickly deteriorates when a pesky soul goes missing from the waiting room. Siobhan gets notice of an unexpected visitor.
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CAST
Alex Lawther as Barney, Olga Amelia Silkina as Agnes, Charlie Vero-Martin as Siobhan, Connor Jones as the Head Collector, and Patrik Karlson as Peter
CREW
Writer and Director: Hillevi Gustafson / Sound designer: Mathias Schlegel / Producer: Amanda Romare / First Assistant Director: Adina Romare / Production Assistant: Maja Lindberg
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Follow us on twitter! You'll find us at @LNRpod
The London Necropolis Railway is a part of denandrasidan.se, a project aimed at teenagers to tackle existential questions and promote mental health through fiction and other works.
For more information about the show visit us at www.lnrpodcast.com -
Part 2
Barney finds the soul but instead of making his life easier it suddenly gets harder. The soul, a PI named Agnes, is not the kind of person who comes quietly just 'cause someone says so. Siobhan gets audited by her boss, the Head Collector.
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CAST
Alex Lawther as Barney, Olga Amelia Silkina as Agnes, Charlie Vero-Martin as Siobhan, Connor Jones as the Head Collector, and Patrik Karlson as Peter
CREW
Writer and Director: Hillevi Gustafson / Sound designer: Mathias Schlegel / Producer: Amanda Romare / First Assistant Director: Adina Romare / Production Assistant: Maja Lindberg
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Follow us on twitter! You'll find us at @LNRpod
The London Necropolis Railway is a part of denandrasidan.se, a project aimed at teenagers to tackle existential questions and promote mental health through fiction and other works.
For more information about the show visit us at www.lnrpodcast.com -
Part 3
Agnes agrees to not run away from Barney, but it might come at a cost that he's not entirely comfortable with. Siobhan, with the head collector breathing down her neck, worries Barney might not be able to get the soul back.
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CAST
Alex Lawther as Barney, Olga Amelia Silkina as Agnes, Charlie Vero-Martin as Siobhan, Connor Jones as the Head Collector, and Patrik Karlson as Peter
CREW
Writer and Director: Hillevi Gustafson / Sound designer: Mathias Schlegel / Producer: Amanda Romare / First Assistant Director: Adina Romare / Production Assistant: Maja Lindberg
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Follow us on twitter! You'll find us at @LNRpod
The London Necropolis Railway is a part of denandrasidan.se, a project aimed at teenagers to tackle existential questions and promote mental health through fiction and other works.
For more information about the show visit us at www.lnrpodcast.com -
Part 4
Agnes hatches a plan and Barney gets roped in against his better judgement. Siobhan gets a visit from her friendly rival Peter.
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CAST
Alex Lawther as Barney, Olga Amelia Silkina as Agnes, Charlie Vero-Martin as Siobhan, Connor Jones as the Head Collector, and Patrik Karlson as Peter
CREW
Writer and Director: Hillevi Gustafson / Sound designer: Mathias Schlegel / Producer: Amanda Romare / First Assistant Director: Adina Romare / Production Assistant: Maja Lindberg
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Follow us on twitter! You'll find us at @LNRpod
The London Necropolis Railway is a part of denandrasidan.se, a project aimed at teenagers to tackle existential questions and promote mental health through fiction and other works.
For more information about the show visit us at www.lnrpodcast.com -
Part 5
Siobhan decides she's better off tracking down the soul herself and starts searching the station. Barney and Agnes start making their way back to her world.
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CAST
Alex Lawther as Barney, Olga Amelia Silkina as Agnes, Charlie Vero-Martin as Siobhan, Connor Jones as the Head Collector, and Patrik Karlson as Peter
CREW
Writer and Director: Hillevi Gustafson / Sound designer: Mathias Schlegel / Producer: Amanda Romare / First Assistant Director: Adina Romare / Production Assistant: Maja Lindberg
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Follow us on twitter! You'll find us at @LNRpod
The London Necropolis Railway is a part of denandrasidan.se, a project aimed at teenagers to tackle existential questions and promote mental health through fiction and other works.
For more information about the show visit us at www.lnrpodcast.com
Customer Reviews
More please!
Really enjoyable, interesting premise. Definitely recommend.
Lively, well acted, great fun
I was drawn into this and really enjoyed the characters. The actors were great and very clear. Please give us a new season.
Great show
Very well produced story with great sounds and acting.