43 episodes

A multi-award-winning conspiracy thriller, written by Matthew Broughton.

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    • 4.4 • 473 Ratings

A multi-award-winning conspiracy thriller, written by Matthew Broughton.

    Abyss: Episode Nine

    Abyss: Episode Nine

    By Matthew Broughton
    The last ever episode of the conspiracy thriller.
    As time runs out for Helen, the truth about Arca Island is revealed and she's offered an impossible choice.
    A gripping thriller, Tracks was the first drama to hit the top of the iTunes podcast chart back in 2017. It went on to win Best Sound (BBC Audio Drama Awards) and Best Fiction (British Podcast Awards). Now Tracks is back with a fifth and final 9 part series.
    All four previous series of Tracks are available now in full on BBC Sounds.
    Helen… Olivia Poulet
    Freddy…. Jonathan Forbes
    Amina.... Emma Fryer
    The Architect.... Siân Phillips
    The Reporter.... Kathy Clugston
    The Medic.... Stefan Adegbola
    Frances.... Juno Robinson
    Directed by James Robinson
    A BBC Cymru Wales Production

    • 44 min
    Abyss: Episode Eight

    Abyss: Episode Eight

    By Matthew Broughton
    Episode eight of the conspiracy thriller's final series.
    As the search for Arca Island continues, Helen is offered fresh hope that her life could be saved.
    A gripping thriller, Tracks was the first drama to hit the top of the iTunes podcast chart back in 2017. It went on to win Best Sound (BBC Audio Drama Awards) and Best Fiction (British Podcast Awards). Now Tracks is back with a fifth and final 9 part series.
    All four previous series of Tracks are available now in full on BBC Sounds.
    Helen… Olivia Poulet
    Freddy…. Jonathan Forbes
    Professor Manuel.... Peter Marinker
    Amina.... Emma Fryer
    Frances.... Juno Robinson
    Directed by James Robinson
    A BBC Cymru Wales Production

    • 44 min
    Abyss: Episode Seven

    Abyss: Episode Seven

    By Matthew Broughton
    Episode seven of the conspiracy thriller's final series.
    Helen gives up on her quest and hides away with Frances in her old house in Pembrokeshire. But sometimes the darkest dangers lurk inside.
    A gripping thriller, Tracks was the first drama to hit the top of the iTunes podcast chart back in 2017. It went on to win Best Sound (BBC Audio Drama Awards) and Best Fiction (British Podcast Awards). Now Tracks is back with a fifth and final 9 part series.
    All four previous series of Tracks are available now in full on BBC Sounds.
    Helen… Olivia Poulet
    Freddy…. Jonathan Forbes
    Older Frances.... Scarlett Courtney
    Frances.... Juno Robinson
    Directed by James Robinson
    A BBC Cymru Wales Production

    • 45 min
    Abyss: Episode Two

    Abyss: Episode Two

    By Matthew Broughton
    Episode two of the conspiracy thriller's final series.
    Helen and Freddy drive back from Scotland with what could be proof that the sunken ship exists - the severed hand they found on the beach. But on the motorway they're being followed. And disaster awaits.
    A gripping thriller, Tracks was the first drama to hit the top of the iTunes podcast chart back in 2017. It went on to win Best Sound (BBC Audio Drama Awards) and Best Fiction (British Podcast Awards). Now Tracks is back with a fifth and final 9 part series.
    All four previous series of Tracks are available now in full on BBC Sounds.
    Helen… Olivia Poulet
    Freddy…. Jonathan Forbes
    Amina.... Emma Fryer
    Rebecca.... Carys Eleri
    Frances.... Juno Robinson
    Directed by James Robinson
    A BBC Cymru Wales Production

    • 44 min
    Abyss: Episode Three

    Abyss: Episode Three

    By Caroline Horton.
    Episode three of the gripping conspiracy thriller
    Dr Helen Ash receives a call from Eddy’s daughter Lucy - there is a survivor, she is sick, and Lucy is hiding her in her University halls of residence.
    A gripping thriller, Tracks was the first drama to hit the top of the iTunes podcast chart back in 2017. It went on to win Best Sound (BBC Audio Drama Awards) and Best Fiction (British Podcast Awards). Now Tracks is back with a fifth and final 9 part series.
    All four previous series of Tracks are available now in full on BBC Sounds.
    Helen… Olivia Poulet
    Freddy…. Jonathan Forbes
    Lucy…. Kiran Sonia Sawar
    Joanna.... Beatrice Engel
    Naani… Sindhu Vee
    Frances…Juno Robinson
    Lead writer.... Matthew Broughton
    Directed by John Norton
    A BBC Cymru Wales Production

    • 44 min
    Abyss: Episode Six

    Abyss: Episode Six

    By Katherine Chandler.
    Part 6 of the conspiracy thriller's final series.
    An odd detail on the uniform of a drowned soldier leads Helen further down the rabbit hole. At a military base in North Wales she finds a new companion and a warehouse full of secrets.
    A gripping thriller, Tracks was the first drama to hit the top of the iTunes podcast chart back in 2017. It went on to win Best Sound (BBC Audio Drama Awards) and Best Fiction (British Podcast Awards). Now Tracks is back with a fifth and final 9 part series.
    All four previous series of Tracks are available now in full on BBC Sounds.
    Helen… Olivia Poulet
    Freddy…. Jonathan Forbes
    Tec…. Dino Kelly
    Linda... Maria Pride
    Irene… Heather Craney
    The Assistant...Tom Mumford
    Frances… Juno Robinson
    Series created by Matthew Broughton
    Directed by John Norton
    A BBC Cymru Wales Production

    • 44 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
473 Ratings

473 Ratings

sonic spangle ,

Ah the best!

Before bbc became woke, great bit of writing and acting, listened to whole lot 3 times now, everything they publish now has shoehorned woke characters in even if not applicable to the story

LouiseH333 ,

Brilliant and engaging

Fantastic podcast! Highly recommend!

SweetPea7799 ,

Dude, this sucked

This was bad. This was SO bad.

Looking through the comments I agree on many things. The audio was of great quality, the main character was unenjoyable to listen to, in part to her writing and acting.

But for me the story line after season 1 was convoluted, confusing, and seemed directionless. What was the mini season with Helen’s mother? Her entire season is searching for her son, to find out she doesn’t have one, she made it up because she’s crazy. And then she’s offered medical assistance to have a child because, why not? Helen’s origins have nothing to do with the rest of the show. That whole bit is… completely irrelevant. Like, whhhyyyyy!???!?

There were so many disjointed segments that don’t make ANY sense. The ending was a big jumble and such a disappointment. Show was about two and a half seasons too long.

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