Earthsearch 2

Episode 1 Return

1st Broadcast 5th January 1982 BBC Radio 4
July 2003 BBC7

Writer

James Follett

Directed by

Glyn Dearman


Synopsis

The crew of Starship Challenger have abandoned their search for their home planet, Earth, and settled on the fringe of the galaxy.

Cast

Haydn Wood, Kathryn Hurlbutt, Sean Arnold and Amanda Murray the main Actors

James Follett Comments

None so far.

Running Time

30 Minutes

Episode 2 Flood

1st Broadcast 12th January 1982 BBC Radio 4
July 2003 BBC7

Writer

James Follett

Directed by

Glyn Dearman


Synopsis

Telson and Darv have taken the shuttle into orbit in an attempt to find signs of a mysterious android that killed Darv's son.

cast

James Follett Comments

None so far.

Running Time

30 Minutes

Episode 3 Surrender

1st Broadcast 19th January 1982 BBC Radio 4
July 2003 BBC7

Writer

James Follett

Directed by

Glyn Dearman


Synopsis

Telson, Sharna, Darv and Astra have turned the shuttle into a ship and are confident they have beaten the Angels.

cast

James Follett Comments

None so far.

Running Time

30 Minutes

Episode 4 Solaria

1st Broadcast 26th January 1982 BBC Radio 4
July 2003 BBC7

Writer

James Follett

Directed by

Glyn Dearman


Synopsis

After 15 years of suspended animation, the crew awake to discover that their children, Bran and Elka, have aged naturally.

cast

James Follett Comments

None so far.

Running Time

30 Minutes

Episode 5 Sundeath

1st Broadcast 2nd February 1982 BBc Radio 4
July 2003 BBC7

Writer

James Follett

Directed by

Glyn Dearman


Synopsis

The Challenger crew have landed on an artificial sun called "Solaria D", controlled by a computer who appears to be friendly.

cast

James Follett Comments

None so far.

Running Time

30 Minutes

Episode 6 Supermass

1st Broadcast 9th February 1982 BBC Radio 4
July 2003 BBC7

Writer

James Follett

Directed by

Glyn Dearman


Synopsis

The Challenger is plunging into a black hole. The 'Guardian Angels' cannot change its course and the crew are also powerless.

cast

James Follett Comments

None so far.

Running Time

30 Minutes

Episode 7 Deathship

1st Broadcast 16th February 1982 BBC Radio 4
July 2003 BBC7

Writer

James Follett

Directed by

Glyn Dearman


Synopsis

The crew of the Challenger have been dragged down into Spaceguard Six, an artificial black hole designed to protect Earth.

cast

James Follett Comments

None so far.

Running Time

30 Minutes

Episode 8 Megalomania

1st Broadcast 23rd February 1982 BBC Radio 4
July 2003 BBC7

Writer

James Follett

Directed by

Glyn Dearman


Synopsis

Android Surgeon General Kraken, designed by the Challenger's giant computer, has suffered severe logic failure.

cast

James Follett Comments

None so far.

Running Time

30 Minutes

Episode 9 Earth

1st Broadcast 2nd March 1982 BBC Radio 4
July 2003 BBC7

Writer

James Follett

Directed by

Glyn Dearman


Synopsis

The crew of starship Challenger are heading towards Novita Six, the solar system to which they think Earth has been transported.

cast

James Follett Comments

None so far.

Running Time

30 Minutes

Episode 10 Earthvoice

1st Broadcast 9th March 1982 BBC Radio 4
July 2003 BBC7

Writer

James Follett

Directed by

Glyn Dearman


Synopsis

The crew of the Challenger have landed on their home planet, Earth. It is now an arid desert with a small surviving community.

cast

James Follett Comments

None so far.

Running Time

30 Minutes

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