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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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    • 4.4 • 14 Ratings

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

    Money Gone – 5. Ok Computer

    Money Gone – 5. Ok Computer

    Grace gets some help from an unexpected source. The Prime Minister works with MI5 in a final race to solve the financial chaos, but there are unintended consequences.
    A fast-paced satirical drama starring Robert Bathurst (Cold Feet, Toast of London), Charlotte Richie (Ghosts, Call the Midwife), Aaron Heffernan (War of the Worlds, Brassic) and Josette Simon (Wonder Woman, Blakes 7).
    Pascal ..... Robert Bathurst
    Patricia ..... Josette Simon
    Emily ..... Charlotte Ritchie
    Ross ..... Aaron Heffernan
    Grace ..... Lauren Douglin
    Stuart ..... Raj Ghatak
    Chris ..... Fergus Craig
    Karen ..... Melody Brown
    Glenn ..... Simon Darwen
    Bex ..... Sylvie Churnside-Reed
    Including the voices of Ruby Evans, Megan Maguire, George Styman, Molly Diamond, Lawrence Carter, Samuel Carrera Briega, Maya Dhokia, Marco Bosin Salome, Christopher Hoop, Evie Barrow, Neve Clark, Niamh Brockbank, Ruby Mutluay, Ryan Gaul
    Written by Ed Sellek
    Directed by Tony Churnside
    Production: Leah Marks and Louis Blatherwick
    Original Music and Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore and Tony Churnside
    Theme sung by Ellie Akhgar
    Series Photographer: Simon Bray
    Illustrator: Pete Hambling
    Producer: Eloise Whitmore
    Exec Producer: John Dryden
    A Naked production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds

    • 29 min
    Money Gone – 4. Keep the Receipt

    Money Gone – 4. Keep the Receipt

    Grace’s problems get worse as Chris is led further astray. The Prime Minister finds out the true cause of the crisis, but can she stop it?
    A fast-paced satirical drama starring Robert Bathurst (Cold Feet, Toast of London), Charlotte Richie (Ghosts, Call the Midwife), Aaron Heffernan (War of the Worlds, Brassic) and Josette Simon (Wonder Woman, Blakes 7).
    Pascal ..... Robert Bathurst
    Patricia ..... Josette Simon
    Emily ..... Charlotte Ritchie
    Ross ..... Aaron Heffernan
    Grace ..... Lauren Douglin
    Stuart ..... Raj Ghatak
    Chris ..... Fergus Craig
    Karen ..... Melody Brown
    Glenn ..... Simon Darwen
    Adam ..... Chris Lew Kum Hoi
    Bex ..... Sylvie Churnside-Reed
    Journalist ..... Zoe Kleinman
    Written by Ed Sellek
    Directed by Tony Churnside
    Production: Leah Marks and Louis Blatherwick
    Original Music and Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore and Tony Churnside
    Theme sung by Ellie Akhgar
    Series Photographer: Simon Bray
    Illustrator: Pete Hambling
    Producer: Eloise Whitmore
    Exec Producer: John Dryden
    A Naked production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds

    • 27 min
    Money Gone – 3. Land of Milk and Honey

    Money Gone – 3. Land of Milk and Honey

    Grace stops to help at an understaffed hospital as the Prime Minister asks MI5 to find the cause of the financial chaos, but someone else thinks they’ve figured it all out.
    A fast-paced satirical drama starring Robert Bathurst (Cold Feet, Toast of London), Charlotte Richie (Ghosts, Call the Midwife), Aaron Heffernan (War of the Worlds, Brassic) and Josette Simon (Wonder Woman, Blakes 7).
    Pascal ..... Robert Bathurst
    Patricia ..... Josette Simon
    Emily ..... Charlotte Ritchie
    Ross ..... Aaron Heffernan
    Grace ..... Lauren Douglin
    Stuart ..... Raj Ghatak
    Chris ..... Fergus Craig
    Glenn ..... Simon Darwen
    Adam ..... Chris Lew Kum Hoi
    Bex ..... Sylvie Churnside-Reed
    Journalist ..... Zoe Kleinman
    Written by Ed Sellek
    Directed by Tony Churnside
    Storyline Consultant: Diane Coyle
    Production: Leah Marks and Louis Blatherwick
    Original Music and Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore and Tony Churnside
    Theme sung by Ellie Akhgar
    Series Photographer: Simon Bray
    Illustrator: Pete Hambling
    Producer: Eloise Whitmore
    Exec Producer: John Dryden
    A Naked production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds

    • 28 min
    Money Gone – 2. Hands Up

    Money Gone – 2. Hands Up

    As the UK descends into chaos, certain people take advantage of the situation. The Prime Minister learns there’s more to what’s going on, but an issue with staff walk-outs presents her with a more pressing problem.
    A fast-paced satirical drama starring Robert Bathurst (Cold Feet, Toast of London), Charlotte Richie (Ghosts, Call the Midwife), Aaron Heffernan (War of the Worlds, Brassic) and Josette Simon (Wonder Woman, Blakes 7).
    Pascal ..... Robert Bathurst
    Patricia ..... Josette Simon
    Emily ..... Charlotte Ritchie
    Ross ..... Aaron Heffernan
    Grace ..... Lauren Douglin
    Stuart ..... Raj Ghatak
    Chris ..... Fergus Craig
    Glenn ..... Simon Darwen
    Adam ..... Chris Lew Kum Hoi
    Bex ..... Sylvie Churnside-Reed
    Jeremy Vine ..... himself
    Written by Ed Sellek
    Directed by Tony Churnside
    Production: Leah Marks and Louis Blatherwick
    Original Music and Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore and Tony Churnside
    Theme sung by Ellie Akhgar
    Series Photographer: Simon Bray
    Illustrator: Pete Hambling
    Producer: Eloise Whitmore
    Exec Producer: John Dryden
    A Naked production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds

    • 27 min
    Money Gone – 1. Insufficient Funds

    Money Gone – 1. Insufficient Funds

    Valentine’s Day 2025. The UK awakes to financial catastrophe and no one can access any money. Ross sees opportunity as the country descends into chaos, but Grace has picked the worst day run away.
    A fast-paced satirical drama starring Robert Bathurst (Cold Feet, Toast of London), Charlotte Richie (Ghosts, Call the Midwife), Aaron Heffernan (War of the Worlds, Brassic) and Josette Simon (Wonder Woman, Blakes 7).
    Cast:
    Pascal ..... Robert Bathurst
    Patricia ..... Josette Simon
    Emily ..... Charlotte Ritchie
    Ross ..... Aaron Heffernan
    Grace ..... Lauren Douglin
    Chris ..... Fergus Craig
    Stuart ..... Raj Ghatak
    Glenn ..... Simon Darwen
    Gavin ..... Chris Lew Kum Hoi
    Shopper.....Melody Brown
    Bex ..... Sylvie Churnside-Reed
    The Home Secretary ..... Leah Marks
    The Danish Prime Minister ..... Charlotte Melen
    The Chancellor ….. Graeme Hawley
    Maggie Philbin ..... herself
    Including the voices of Ruby Evans, Megan Maguire, George Styman, Molly Diamond, Lawrence Carter, Samuel Carrera Briega, Maya Dhokia, Marco Bosin Salome, Christopher Hoop, Evie Barrow, Neve Clark, Niamh Brockbank, Ruby Mutluay, Ryan Gaul
    Written by Ed Sellek
    Directed by Tony Churnside
    Storyline Consultant: Diane Coyle
    Production: Leah Marks and Louis Blatherwick
    Original Music and Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore and Tony Churnside
    Theme sung by Ellie Akhgar
    Series Photographer: Simon Bray
    Illustrator: Pete Hambling
    Producer: Eloise Whitmore
    A Naked production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds

    • 28 min
    Introducing Money Gone

    Introducing Money Gone

    By Ed Sellek.
    Valentine’s Day 2025. The UK awakes to financial catastrophe and no one can access any money. As the country descends into chaos, some see opportunity, but the powerful want to cling to the status quo. The fate of the country’s economy now lies in the hands of the UK’s Prime Minister.
    A fast-paced satirical drama starring Robert Bathurst (Cold Feet, Toast of London), Charlotte Richie (Ghosts, Call the Midwife), Aaron Heffernan (War of the Worlds, Brassic) and Josette Simon (Wonder Woman, Blakes 7).
    A Naked Production for BBC Radio 4.

    • 2 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
14 Ratings

14 Ratings

lazylistener&fictionfan ,

Loved rose!

So nice to hear a Yorkshire accent especially when living abroad. The rose character is a strong female with a great attitude. I’m really loving this podcast!

GalCapone ,

Talk about tell, don’t show.

I appreciate that it’s an audio drama, but the dialogue is written like an 50s detective novel, leaving noting up to the imagination. The even use the word nemesis! Like WTF.

gaelicfonz ,

Wow

A story of Interest shock disgust But more so a story of true Grit and Neville and family paid the toll on the affair for the listeners pleasure. Leaves a bitter taste, was justice really served ?

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