The Lovecraft Investigations

BBC Radio 4

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An investigation into witchcraft, the occult and secret government operations. From H.P. Lovecraft.

24 MAY

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 A Sweet Talk Production for BBC Radio 4

29 min
16/10/2023

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 A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds

19 min
16/10/2023

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 A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds

16 min
16/10/2023

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

16 min
16/10/2023

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. Cast:javascript:void(0) 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

22 min
16/10/2023

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

13 min
16/10/2023

Ep 5 - The Haunter Of The Dark

Kennedy learns more about Robert Blake as she continues her investigations in Suffolk. Meanwhile, the phone is ringing in Sible Hedingham. 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 Eleanor Peck - Nicola Walker Ian Bartram - Michael Maloney Robert Blake - Ben Crowe Sir Godfrey Tillinghast - Rufus Wright Victoria Ness - Catherine Kanter 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

16 min
16/10/2023

Ep 4 - The Haunter of the Dark

Kennedy has been to France to talk to Aramis Levesque about Edwin Lillibridge. Diane Netley is convinced that Wilberforce Ashton-Heath can help her husband. What are the threads connecting Paris and Sible Hedingham? 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 Aramis Levesque - Michael Maloney Eleanor Peck - Nicola Walker Diane Netley - Abigail Thaw 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

19 min

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4.7

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Review

5 Nov

1Blahblahblah

Best podcast ever!!!! Hope there will be more shenanigans to come from Kennedy and Matthew 😊
Best podcast ever

21 Oct

TommyNorth13

Quite simply the best podcast ever created, I absolutely love it, and hope that a season 5 gets done
Best podcast ever

12 Sept

lordruncibald

Love this podcast series!! Best podcast ever. Great occult/lovecroft mash up transported to 2020’s. Great stuff.
Totally addicted from first listen.

23 Aug

Wull Hay

Please make more!