The Lovecraft Investigations BBC Radio 4
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An investigation into witchcraft, the occult and secret government operations. From H.P. Lovecraft.
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Ep. 1 – The Whisperer in Darkness
An unexpected phone call turns Matthew Heawood’s attention to a mystery in the gloom of Rendlesham Forest; folklore, paranormal, otherworldly? Up for debate, but fertile ground for a new investigative podcast, that’s for sure. One question still lingers, will our host be re-joined by his roaming researcher, Kennedy Fisher?
The duo’s last update patched together frantic updates from Baghdad, as they pursued suspected occultists in The Case of Charles Dexter Ward. Very little hope lingered of solving the mystery, and maybe even less that Kennedy would return home safe… But for now, a new investigation calls.
Following the success of The Case of Charles Dexter Ward, Radio 4 commissions a return to this HP Lovecraft-inspired universe. Once again, the podcast embraces Lovecraft’s crypt of horror, braving the Sci-Fi stylings of The Whisperer in Darkness.
Episode One
Henry Akeley, an ex-student from Dr Eleanor Peck’s folklore and witchcraft course, has gone missing, and Heawood and Kennedy decide whether or not to investigate. But first, there are threads to tie up from their last mystery podcast 'The Case Of Charles Dexter Ward.'
Cast:
Kennedy Fisher.........................Jana Carpenter
Matthew Heawood....................Barnaby Kay
Eleanor Peck.............................Nicola Walker
Henry Akeley.............................David Calder
Producer: Karen Rose
Director/Writer: Julian Simpson
Sound Recordist and Designer: David Thomas
Production Coordinators: Sarah Tombling & Holly Slater
Music by Tim Elsenburg
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Ep 10 - The Haunter of the Dark
Kennedy and Ness are already in deep as Byron reaches the woods near Dunwich. How long have they all got before the Ashton-Heath siblings find them? The Lovecraft Investigations conclude. But will they end well for the team?
Three years on from The Shadow Over Innsmouth, and Heawood's disappearance at Pleasant Green, the Lovecraft Investigations are back and podcaster Kennedy Fisher is following new clues in Julian Simpson’s H P Lovecraft-inspired universe.
Cast:
Kennedy Fisher - Jana Carpenter
Matthew Heawood - Barnaby Kay
Marcus Byron - Ben Crowe
Eleanor Peck - Nicola Walker
Victoria Ness - Catherine Kanter
Caroline Morse - Kate Isitt
Wilberforce Ashton-Heath - Rufus Wright
Written and directed by Julian Simpson
Music composed by Tim Elsenburg
Sound design: David Thomas
Production Assistant: Ethan Elsenburg
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Executive Producer: Karen Rose
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Ep 9 - The Haunter of the Dark
Slide helps Kennedy and Ness crack the code. The women lead the way to Suffolk, and a house near Dunwich. The investigation is gathering pace.
Three years on from The Shadow Over Innsmouth, and Heawood's disappearance at Pleasant Green, the Lovecraft Investigations are back and podcaster Kennedy Fisher is following new clues in Julian Simpson’s H P Lovecraft-inspired universe.
Cast:
Kennedy Fisher - Jana Carpenter
Matthew Heawood - Barnaby Kay
Marcus Byron - Ben Crowe
Victoria Ness - Catherine Kanter
Slide - Ferdinand Kingsley
Eleanor Peck - Nicolas Walker
Written and directed by Julian Simpson
Music composed by Tim Elsenburg
Sound design: David Thomas
Production Assistant: Ethan Elsenburg
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Executive Producer: Karen Rose
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Ep 8 - The Haunter of the Dark
The stress of the investigation is taking a heavy toll on the team. Disharmony grows; an unwise decision is made and key understanding of the situation is challenged.
Three years on from The Shadow Over Innsmouth, and Heawood's disappearance at Pleasant Green, the Lovecraft Investigations are back and podcaster Kennedy Fisher is following new clues in Julian Simpson’s H P Lovecraft-inspired universe.
Cast:
Kennedy Fisher - Jana Carpenter
Matthew Heawood - Barnaby Kay
Marcus Byron - Ben Crowe
Eleanor Peck - Nicola Walker
Victoria Ness - Catherine Kanter
Caroline Morse - Kate Isitt
Wilberforce Ashington-Heath - Rufus Wright
Written and directed by Julian Simpson
Music composed by Tim Elsenburg
Sound design: David Thomas
Production Assistant: Ethan Elsenburg
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Executive Producer: Karen Rose
A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds -
Ep 7 - The Haunter of the Dark
Eleanor Peck leads a spirited discussion of the team's leads and understanding so far. New names intermingle with old as they share what they know and begin to see patterns emerging.
Three years on from The Shadow Over Innsmouth, and Heawood's disappearance at Pleasant Green, the Lovecraft Investigations are back and podcaster Kennedy Fisher is following new clues in Julian Simpson’s H P Lovecraft-inspired universe.
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Eleanor Peck - Nicola Walker
Kennedy Fisher - Jana Carpenter
Matthew Heawood - Barnaby Kay
Marcus Byron - Ben Crowe
Written and directed by Julian Simpson
Music composed by Tim Elsenburg
Sound design: David Thomas
Production Assistant: Ethan Elsenburg
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Executive Producer: Karen Rose
A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds -
Ep 6 - The Haunter of the Dark
Bad Memories resurface as Kennedy and Byron proceed with caution into the Blake House. Are they getting closer to finding Robert Blake's notebook and the house's secrets? Or simply heading into danger.
Three years on from The Shadow Over Innsmouth, and Heawood's disappearance at Pleasant Green, the Lovecraft Investigations are back and podcaster Kennedy Fisher is following new clues in Julian Simpson’s H P Lovecraft-inspired universe.
Cast:
Kennedy Fisher - Jana Carpenter
Matthew Heawood - Barnaby Kay
Marcus Byron - Ben Crowe
Written and directed by Julian Simpson
Music composed by Tim Elsenburg
Sound design: David Thomas
Production Assistant: Ethan Elsenburg
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Executive Producer: Karen Rose
A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
Customer Reviews
Amazing!
I randomly chose this podcast without reading anything about it. I genuinely thought it was real for the first couple of episodes! Wonderful. Looking forward to listening to the remaining three podcasts x
Peanut butter and jelly.
If you love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches then you’ll love this podcast. Julian Simpson dips his knife into the deep well of Cathulu mythos and spreads this on a base of great characters and narrative. Then he dips his knife again, into another deep well, English myths, legends, superstitions, witchcraft and ufo’s. He spreads all of this with a deft touch respecting the source material and embellishing upon it within a modern context. The end result is a heady mix that is guaranteed win for any lover of the esoteric. If there was a flaw it would be the over reliance on expository characters but I actually enjoy this as I understand there are limitations.
The voice actors are brilliant with only the occasional dud note across the entire series. They inhabit each character bringing them to life; Kennedy Fisher is a balanced modern heroine and Mat Heawood an excellent counterpart. Even the baddies have a delicious level of evil that makes them equally entrancing. All the supporting cast are as essential and vital as much because of the actors abilities as it is down to Julian Simpson’s writing. The sound effects are subtle and cleverly frame scenes without relying upon them. The piano melody played throughout provides a melancholy note.
If you’ve never tried a peanut butter and jelly sandwich now’s the time.
Really excellent
Was delighted to see a new series had appeared. Really enjoyed it. I hope there will be more