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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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A five-part drama about a family - and a society - divided by far-right populist extremism.

When Louise a senior officer in the Garda Síochána sees her brother Frank on the news, taking part in an aggressive far-right protest she is shocked. Not least because she is and she had no idea Frank had been influenced by the populist extremists who hurl accusations of being 'traitors' at police and politicians alike.

In the aftermath, Frank's face doesn't show up on CCTV. But when she threatens to have him arrested, he accepts the deal she reluctantly offers - she will cover for him if he promises to stay away from demos and protests.

But then Louise learns that Frank is connected to a much wider network. He's in touch with organised extremists throughout Europe, Louise realises that Frank is on a path that could bring Ireland, and other countries, to the brink of chaos. The time has come to break up his network, whatever the family consequences.
 

LOUISE KENNY … Niamh Algar
 
FRANK KENNY … Jonathan Forbes
 
KEVIN … Stephen Hogan
 
TONY … Aidan O'Callaghan
 
DERVLA … Karen Ardiff
 
MICHAEL GRIFFITHS … Jonathan Harden
 
BASTIAN … Nicholas Murchie
 
STELLA … Jane Slavin
 
SORCHA … Amy McAllister
 
MARYAM … Lara Sawalha
 
 
Directed by Eoin O’Callaghan
A Big Fish/BBC N Ireland Production for Limelight

The Betrayed: Episode 5. Manhunt

A five-part drama about a family - and a society - divided by far-right populist extremism.

When Louise a senior officer in the Garda Síochána sees her brother Frank on the news, taking part in an aggressive far-right protest she is shocked. Not least because she is and she had no idea Frank had been influenced by the populist extremists who hurl accusations of being 'traitors' at police and politicians alike.

In the aftermath, Frank's face doesn't show up on CCTV. But when she threatens to have him arrested, he accepts the deal she reluctantly offers - she will cover for him if he promises to stay away from demos and protests.

But then Louise learns that Frank is connected to a much wider network. He's in touch with organised extremists throughout Europe, Louise realises that Frank is on a path that could bring Ireland, and other countries, to the brink of chaos. The time has come to break up his network, whatever the family consequences.
 

LOUISE KENNY … Niamh Algar
 
FRANK KENNY … Jonathan Forbes
 
KEVIN … Stephen Hogan
 
TONY … Aidan O'Callaghan
 
DERVLA … Karen Ardiff
 
MICHAEL GRIFFITHS … Jonathan Harden
 
BASTIAN … Nicholas Murchie
 
JOE … James Downie
 
SORCHA … Amy McAllister
 
MARYAM … Lara Sawalha
 
 
Directed by Eoin O’Callaghan
A Big Fish/BBC N Ireland Production for Limelight

The Betrayed: Episode 4. Badboy

A five-part drama about a family - and a society - divided by far-right populist extremism.

When Louise a senior officer in the Garda Síochána sees her brother Frank on the news, taking part in an aggressive far-right protest she is shocked. Not least because she is and she had no idea Frank had been influenced by the populist extremists who hurl accusations of being 'traitors' at police and politicians alike.

In the aftermath, Frank's face doesn't show up on CCTV. But when she threatens to have him arrested, he accepts the deal she reluctantly offers - she will cover for him if he promises to stay away from demos and protests.

But then Louise learns that Frank is connected to a much wider network. He's in touch with organised extremists throughout Europe, Louise realises that Frank is on a path that could bring Ireland, and other countries, to the brink of chaos. The time has come to break up his network, whatever the family consequences.

LOUISE KENNY … Niamh Algar
 
FRANK KENNY … Jonathan Forbes
 
KEVIN … Stephen Hogan
 
TONY … Aidan O'Callaghan
 
DERVLA … Karen Ardiff
 
MICHAEL GRIFFITHS … Jonathan Harden
 
BASTIAN … Nicholas Murchie
 
SUZANNE … Jane Slavin
 
JOE … James Downie
 
SORCHA … Amy McAllister
 
 
 
Directed by Eoin O’Callaghan
A Big Fish/BBC N Ireland Production for Limelight

The Betrayed: Episode 3. The Network

A five-part drama about a family - and a society - divided by far-right populist extremism.

When Louise a senior officer in the Garda Síochána sees her brother Frank on the news, taking part in an aggressive far-right protest she is shocked. Not least because she is and she had no idea Frank had been influenced by the populist extremists who hurl accusations of being 'traitors' at police and politicians alike.

In the aftermath, Frank's face doesn't show up on CCTV. But when she threatens to have him arrested, he accepts the deal she reluctantly offers - she will cover for him if he promises to stay away from demos and protests.

But then Louise learns that Frank is connected to a much wider network. He's in touch with organised extremists throughout Europe, Louise realises that Frank is on a path that could bring Ireland, and other countries, to the brink of chaos. The time has come to break up his network, whatever the family consequences.

LOUISE KENNY … Niamh Algar
 
FRANK KENNY … Jonathan Forbes
 
KEVIN … Stephen Hogan
 
TONY … Aidan O'Callaghan
 
DERVLA … Karen Ardiff
 
MICHAEL GRIFFITHS … Jonathan Harden
 
BASTIAN … Nicholas Murchie
 
SORCHA … Amy McAllister
 
MARYAM … Lara Sawalha

Directed by Eoin O’Callaghan
A Big Fish/BBC Northern Ireland Production for Limelight

The Betrayed: Episode 2. The Deal

A five-part drama about a family - and a society - divided by far-right populist extremism.

When Louise a senior officer in the Garda Síochána sees her brother Frank on the news, taking part in an aggressive far-right protest she is shocked. Not least because she is and she had no idea Frank had been influenced by the populist extremists who hurl accusations of being 'traitors' at police and politicians alike.

In the aftermath, Frank's face doesn't show up on CCTV. But when she threatens to have him arrested, he accepts the deal she reluctantly offers - she will cover for him if he promises to stay away from demos and protests.

But then Louise learns that Frank is connected to a much wider network. He's in touch with organised extremists throughout Europe, Louise realises that Frank is on a path that could bring Ireland, and other countries, to the brink of chaos. The time has come to break up his network, whatever the family consequences.
 
LOUISE KENNY … Niamh Algar
 
FRANK KENNY … Jonathan Forbes
 
KEVIN … Stephen Hogan
 
TONY … Aidan O'Callaghan
 
DERVLA … Karen Ardiff
 
MICHAEL GRIFFITHS … Jonathan Harden
 
MUSA … Amy McAllister
 
MARYAM … Lara Sawalha

Directed by Eoin O’Callaghan

A Big Fish/BBC Northern Ireland Production for Limelight

The Betrayed: Episode 1. Siblings

A five-part drama about a family - and a society - divided by far-right populist extremism.

When Louise a senior officer in the Garda Síochána sees her brother Frank on the news, taking part in an aggressive far-right protest she is shocked. Not least because she is and she had no idea Frank had been influenced by the populist extremists who hurl accusations of being 'traitors' at police and politicians alike.

LOUISE KENNY … Niamh Algar

FRANK KENNY … Jonathan Forbes

KEVIN … Stephen Hogan

TONY … Aidan O'Callaghan

DERVLA … Karen Ardiff

MICHAEL GRIFFITHS … Jonathan Harden

MUSA … Amy McAllister

MARYAM … Lara Sawalha

Directed by Eoin O’Callaghan

A Big Fish/BBC Northern Ireland Production for Limelight

The Betrayed: Trailer

Gwen has to do one final task. But just as she thinks things are over, she realises she’s more in danger than ever.
An Aberystwyth-set thriller, by BAFTA Cymru nominee Fflur Dafydd, with original music by Mercury Prize nominees Gwenno and Rhys Edwards.

CAST
Gwen…. Alexandra Roach
Liz…. Remy Beasley
Owen…. Sacha Dhawan
Geraint…. Matthew Gravelle
Dean…. Alex Harries
The Home Secretary…. Claire Cage
Henry…. Gwydion Rhys
Ticket Office Girl…. Aoife Moss
Ioan... Liam Donnelly 

Original Music.... Gwenno and Rhys Edwards

Sound design.... Rhys Morris
Assistant Producer.... Ryan Hooper
Production Co-ordinator.... Lindsay Rees and Eleri McAuliffe
Directed by Fay Lomas
Produced by Fay Lomas and John Norton, BBC Audio Drama Wales

Mothercover: Episode 5: The Visit

Things take a dangerous and unexpected turn for Gwen. It’s time for her to pick a side. 
An Aberystwyth-set thriller, by BAFTA Cymru nominee Fflur Dafydd, with original music by Mercury Prize nominees Gwenno and Rhys Edwards.

CAST
Gwen…. Alexandra Roach
Liz…. Remy Beasley
Geraint…. Matthew Gravelle
Dean…. Alex Harries
Malcolm…. Gwydion Rhys

Original Music.... Gwenno and Rhys Edwards

Sound design.... Rhys Morris
Assistant Producer: Ryan Hooper
Production Co-ordinator.... Lindsay Rees and Eleri McAuliffe
Technology Consultant... Gareth Mitchell
Directed by Fay Lomas
Produced by Fay Lomas and John Norton, BBC Audio Drama Wales

Mothercover: Episode 4: Face Off

Gwen decides it’s time to take matters into her own hands. But what she finds out will make her doubt everything she thought she knew. 
An Aberystwyth-set thriller, by BAFTA Cymru nominee Fflur Dafydd, with original music by Mercury Prize nominees Gwenno and Rhys Edwards.

CAST 
Gwen.... Alexandra Roach
Liz.... Remy Beasley
Owen... Sacha Dhawan
Geraint.... Matthew Gravelle
Dean... Alex Harries
Mina.... Behnaz Vakili
Kirsty.... Aoife Moss
Puppeteer.... Cellan Wyn
Ioan.... Liam Donnelly 
Theo.... Cai Roberts

Original Music.... Gwenno and Rhys Edwards

Sound design.... Rhys Morris
Production Co-ordinators.... Lindsay Rees and Eleri McAuliffe
Assistant Producer.... Ryan Hooper
Technology Consultant... Gareth Mitchell
Directed by Fay Lomas
Produced by Fay Lomas and John Norton, BBC Audio Drama Wales

Mothercover: Episode 3: Family Liaison

Liz is definitely up to something – but is just as inscrutable as ever. With the clock ticking and ongoing pressure from Owen, Gwen has to take a risk to find out what it is…
An Aberystwyth-set thriller, by BAFTA Cymru nominee Fflur Dafydd, with original music by Mercury Prize nominees Gwenno and Rhys Edwards.

Gwen.... Alexandra Roach
Liz.... Remy Beasley
Owen.... Sacha Dhawan
Geraint... Matthew Gravelle
Dean.... Alex Harries
Ioan.... Liam Donnelly 
Theo.... Cai Roberts

Original Music.... Gwenno and Rhys Edwards

Sound design.... Rhys Morris
Production Co-ordinator.... Lindsay Rees and Eleri McAuliffe
Directed by Fay Lomas
Produced by Fay Lomas and John Norton

Mothercover: Episode 2: The Sleepover

Maita goes to see her dad for her birthday, but he's not in...and there's something strange about his flat. When she goes to look for him down the docks where he works, she discovers there is more than just her dad that has gone missing. Convinced he has gone back to Zimbabwe, she drops everything and follows him there. 

Series creators Eno Mfon and Darragh Mortell

Episode 2 by Darragh Mortell

ORIGINAL MUSIC by Kaidi Tatham

CAST
Maita - Saffron Coomber
Julian - John Pfumojena
Mum - Caitlin Richards
Gurai - Chipo Kureya
Derek - John Lightbody
Taxi Driver/ Barman - Dalumuzi Moyo
Highfield Resident - Bevin Magama
Newsreaders and TikTokers - Kitty O'Sullivan, Rhiannon Neads & Tyler Cameron 

Sound: Catherine Robinson and Nigel Lewis
Director: John Norton
A BBC Audio Drama Wales Production

Cobalt: Episode 2

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