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The Limelight podcast - for fiction and drama serials you won't want to miss from Radio 4.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Spores: Series 2: Episode 3. Fool’s Sickener

    It’s been 12 years since social worker Cassie discovered a mysterious mould in her home, invisible to almost everyone except her. Now the fungus has spread - its glowing spores a major global health threat, infecting the brains of those who inhale them. But many refuse to take seriously a menace they cannot see. When spores erupt at a care home in Wales, Cassie’s son Bryn and 30 residents are exposed to infection. But how could this have happened when just days earlier the building was declared mould-free by a mycelium-sighted Inspector? For Bryn there is only one explanation - not everyone who claims to see the mould can be trusted. But who is this rogue Inspector and why would they lie? In his search for answers, Bryn’s fraught relationship with Cassie will be tested to the limit as they battle to stop the fungus before the looming pandemic can take hold. In Greek mythology, Cassandra was condemned to speak the truth yet never be believed. A story of trust and what happens when we lose it. And of a hidden threat destroying the very thing that makes us powerful. By Marietta Kirkbride Cassie ….. Kate O’Flynn Bryn ….. Ben Skym Pascal ….. Emmanuel Berthelot Ola ..… Aggy K. Adams Helen ….. Laurel Lefkow Ethan ..... Philip Desmeules Josie ..... Cristina Wolfe Aditi Saklani ..... Amrita Acharia Conference attendees ..... Laila Alj, Liis Mikk Bonobo recordings courtesy of Professor Zanna Clay of Durham University Production Manager: Eleanor Mein Production Assistant: Liis Mikk with Teresa Milewski Executive Producer: Sara Davies Title music: Ioana Selaru and Melo-Zed Track laying: Andreina Gómez Sound design: Jon Nicholls and Adam Woodhams Directed and produced by Nicolas Jackson An Afonica production for BBC Radio 4

    30 min

  2. 26/12/2025

    Spores: Series 2: Episode 2. Cruel Deceiver

    It’s been 12 years since social worker Cassie discovered a mysterious mould in her home, invisible to almost everyone except her. Now the fungus has spread - its glowing spores a major global health threat, infecting the brains of those who inhale them. But many refuse to take seriously a menace they cannot see. When spores erupt at a care home in Wales, Cassie’s son Bryn and 30 residents are exposed to infection. But how could this have happened when just days earlier the building was declared mould-free by a mycelium-sighted Inspector? For Bryn there is only one explanation - not everyone who claims to see the mould can be trusted. But who is this rogue Inspector and why would they lie? In his search for answers, Bryn’s fraught relationship with Cassie will be tested to the limit as they battle to stop the fungus before the looming pandemic can take hold. In Greek mythology, Cassandra was condemned to speak the truth yet never be believed. A story of trust and what happens when we lose it. And of a hidden threat destroying the very thing that makes us powerful. Written and created by Marietta Kirkbride Cassie ….. Kate O’Flynn Bryn ….. Ben Skym Pascal ….. Emmanuel Berthelot Helen ….. Laurel Lefkow Ethan ..... Philip Desmeules Kirsten ..... Cristina Wolfe Gareth ..... George Williams Demonstrators ..... Théo Marceau and Félix Marceau Ola ..… Aggy K. Adams Other voices played by the cast Production Manager: Eleanor Mein Production Assistant: Liis Mikk with Teresa Milewski Executive Producer: Sara Davies Title music: Ioana Selaru and Melo-Zed Track laying: Andreina Gómez Sound design: Jon Nicholls and Adam Woodhams Directed and produced by Nicolas Jackson An Afonica production for BBC Radio 4

    30 min

  3. 19/12/2025

    Spores: Series 2: Episode 1. False Hunter

    The supernatural horror returns. It’s been 12 years since social worker Cassie discovered a mysterious mould in her home, invisible to almost everyone except her. Now the fungus has spread - its glowing spores a major global health threat, infecting the brains of those who inhale them. But many refuse to take seriously a menace they cannot see. When spores erupt at a care home in Wales, Cassie’s son Bryn and 30 residents are exposed to infection. But how could this have happened when just days earlier the building was declared mould-free by a mycelium-sighted Inspector? For Bryn there is only one explanation: not everyone who claims to see the mould can be trusted. But who is this rogue Inspector and why would they lie? In his search for answers, Bryn’s fraught relationship with Cassie will be tested to the limit as they battle to stop the fungus before the looming pandemic can take hold. In Greek mythology, Cassandra was condemned to speak the truth yet never be believed. A story of trust and what happens when we lose it. And of a hidden threat destroying the very thing that makes us powerful. Written and created by Marietta Kirkbride Cassie ….. Kate O’Flynn Bryn ….. Ben Skym Helen ….. Laurel Lefkow Ethan ..... Philip Desmeules Gwenni ….. Kezrena James Gareth ..... George Williams Other voices are played by the cast Production Manager: Eleanor Mein Production Assistant: Liis Mikk with Teresa Milewski Executive Producer: Sara Davies Title music: Ioana Selaru and Melo-Zed Score: Ioana Selaru Track laying: Andreina Gómez Sound design: Jon Nicholls and Adam Woodhams Directed and produced by Nicolas Jackson An Afonica production for BBC Radio 4

    28 min

  4. 12/12/2025

    Spores: Series 2: Trailer: Spores Series 2

    A psychological horror story set amid the mysterious world of mycelium.

    2 min
  5. Murder on Mars: Episode 5

    12/12/2025

    Murder on Mars: Episode 5

    Mars, 2048. The first settlers, a mix of international workers and the super-rich. And the first unexplained death. When a body turns up in the corridor between a scrappy warehouse and a half-built luxury hotel, no-nonsense Harbourmaster Rita Siddiqui finds herself in charge. With Earth temporarily out of contact and no official law enforcement on Mars, she ropes in Vice Captain Jaz Hickson, a wide-eyed young pilot who’s only just landed. But murder's not their only problem. Atmospheric tests have triggered a dangerous storm. Paranoia grows as the power fails. Lights, gravity, oxygen: everything is at risk. Rita and Jaz must navigate a growing list of suspects, a dwindling supply of patience, and a killer who’s not finished yet. Because even 140 million miles from Earth, people still have secrets. And someone’s willing to kill to keep them. With the hub evacuated, Rita and Jaz are alone. Can they find the murderer in time? Written by Tim Foley CAST RITA SIDDIQUI ..... NISHA NAYAR JAZ HICKSON ..... LUKE NEWBERRY WARD ..... STEFFAN RHODRI NILS ..... DAVID MENKIN GRACE ….. ELIZABETH AYODELE MAX ..... SIDHANT ANAND Sound: Sharon Hughes, Keith Graham and Neva Missirian Production Co-ordinator: Luke MacGregor Director: Anne Isger Casting Manager: Alex Curran A BBC Studios Production for BBC Radio 4

    29 min
  6. Murder on Mars: Episode 4

    05/12/2025

    Murder on Mars: Episode 4

    Mars, 2048. The first settlers, a mix of international workers and the super-rich. And the first unexplained death. When a body turns up in the corridor between a scrappy warehouse and a half-built luxury hotel, no-nonsense Harbourmaster Rita Siddiqui finds herself in charge. With Earth temporarily out of contact and no official law enforcement on Mars, she ropes in Vice Captain Jaz Hickson, a wide-eyed young pilot who’s only just landed. But murder’s not their only problem. Atmospheric tests have triggered a dangerous storm. Paranoia grows as the power fails. Lights, gravity, oxygen: everything is at risk. Rita and Jaz must navigate a growing list of suspects, a dwindling supply of patience, and a killer who’s not finished yet. Because even 140 million miles from Earth, people still have secrets. And someone’s willing to kill to keep them. Jaz finds a surprise resident on Mars. And Rita and Jaz venture onto the surface. Written by Tim Foley CAST RITA SIDDIQUI ..... NISHA NAYAR JAZ HICKSON ..... LUKE NEWBERRY DAN ..... JOANA BORJA DR LI ..... CRYSTAL YU GRACE ….. ELIZABETH AYODELE DAMIEN ZERO ….. PAUL HILTON MAX ..... SIDHANT ANAND Sound: Sharon Hughes, Keith Graham and Neva Missirian Production Co-ordinator: Luke MacGregor Director: Anne Isger Casting Manager: Alex Curran A BBC Studios Production for BBC Radio 4

    28 min
  7. Murder on Mars: Episode 3

    28/11/2025

    Murder on Mars: Episode 3

    Mars, 2048. The first settlers, a mix of international workers and the super-rich. And the first unexplained death. When a body turns up in the corridor between a scrappy warehouse and a half-built luxury hotel, no-nonsense Harbourmaster Rita Siddiqui finds herself in charge. With Earth temporarily out of contact and no official law enforcement on Mars, she ropes in Vice Captain Jaz Hickson, a wide-eyed young pilot who’s only just landed. But murder’s not their only problem. Atmospheric tests have triggered a dangerous storm. Paranoia grows as the power fails. Lights, gravity, oxygen: everything is at risk. Rita and Jaz must navigate a growing list of suspects, a dwindling supply of patience, and a killer who’s not finished yet. Because even 140 million miles from Earth, people still have secrets. And someone’s willing to kill to keep them. Reeling from disaster, Rita’s secrets are revealed. Written by Tim Foley CAST RITA SIDDIQUI ..... NISHA NAYAR JAZ HICKSON ..... LUKE NEWBERRY DAN ..... JOANA BORJA POWELL ..... JASON BARNETT DR LI ..... CRYSTAL YU WARD ..... STEFFAN RHODRI NILS ..... DAVID MENKIN GRACE ….. ELIZABETH AYODELE MAX ..... SIDHANT ANAND Sound: Sharon Hughes, Keith Graham and Neva Missirian Production Co-ordinator: Luke MacGregor Director: Anne Isger Casting Manager: Alex Curran A BBC Studios Production for BBC Radio 4

    29 min
  8. Murder on Mars: Episode 2

    21/11/2025

    Murder on Mars: Episode 2

    Mars, 2048. The first settlers, a mix of international workers and the super-rich. And the first unexplained death. When a body turns up in the corridor between a scrappy warehouse and a half-built luxury hotel, no-nonsense Harbourmaster Rita Siddiqui finds herself in charge. With Earth temporarily out of contact and no official law enforcement on Mars, she ropes in Vice Captain Jaz Hickson, a wide-eyed young pilot who’s only just landed. But murder's not their only problem. Atmospheric tests have triggered a dangerous storm. Paranoia grows as the power fails. Lights, gravity, oxygen: everything is at risk. Rita and Jaz must navigate a growing list of suspects, a dwindling supply of patience, and a killer who’s not finished yet. Because even 140 million miles from Earth, people still have secrets. And someone’s willing to kill to keep them. Jaz unearths the victim's secrets and learns his name. But the murderer has unfinished business. Written by Tim Foley CAST RITA SIDDIQUI ..... NISHA NAYAR JAZ HICKSON ..... LUKE NEWBERRY KAYA ..... SASHA MCABE DAN ..... JOANA BORJA POWELL ..... JASON BARNETT WARD ..... STEFFAN RHODRI NILS ..... DAVID MENKIN MAX ..... SIDHANT ANAND Sound: Sharon Hughes, Keith Graham and Neva Missirian Production Co-ordinator: Luke MacGregor Director: Anne Isger Casting Manager: Alex Curran A BBC Studios Production for BBC Radio 4

    29 min
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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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  • Creator
    BBC Radio 4
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    265
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