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Limelight

Released: 2023-11-20
© (C) BBC 2023
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137 Episodes
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137 Episodes
Audio
Listen on Apple Podcasts
Released: 2023-11-20
© (C) BBC 2023
Most Recent Episode
Spores – Episode 5: Mycosis

Spores – Episode 5: Mycosis

With Hywel’s help Cassie begins to find answers. But they are not the ones she wanted.
Time: 32:35
A psychological horror story set in rural Wales amid the mysterious world of mycelium.
When social worker Cassie discovers mould in the flat of a vulnerable service user she puts it down to poor quality housing. But then she discovers it in her own house and begins to fear for the safety of her family.
For partner Morgan and young son Bryn, it’s not the mould that troubles them but Cassie’s mental health. As the fungus continues to grow and spread, Cassie resorts to more extreme measures to combat it. But why will no one listen to her when she warns of danger? With Hywel’s help Cassie begins to find answers. But they are not the ones she wanted.
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 attacking the very thing that makes us powerful.
Written and created by Marietta Kirkbride
Cassie …… Kate O’Flynn
Interviewer ….. Laurel Lefkow
Hywel ….. Lloyd Meredith
Morgan…… Owain Gwynn
Bryn …… Macsen Ovens
Joyce ….. Kezrena James
Ola …… Aggy K. Adams
Theo …… Richard Corgan
Young Helen …… Lily Anne Lefkow
Other voices played by the cast
Production Manager: Anna de Wolff Evans
Production Assistant: Teresa Milewski
Executive Producer: Sara Davies
Title Music: Ioana Selaru & Melo-Zed
Sound Design: Jon Nicholls
Directed and Produced by Nicolas Jackson
An Afonica production for BBC Radio 4
Episode ID: 1000635389557
GUID: urn:bbc:podcast:m001smv2
Release Date: 20/11/2023, 06:20:00

Description

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

Apple Podcasts: Customer Reviews

2023-10-17

Just loving it

I don’t usually listen to this genre but I am loving this. Love the stories the styles and actors voices. Brilliant
1scotslass
2023-10-14

Too much background music

Got fed up trying to listen to the story through the distracting background music. The distraction causes the story to ramble and I can’t decide what to focus on. Shame as I like the idea.
k8hhjohnson
2023-03-27

Who Killed Aldridge Kemp?

As brilliant a quirky English show as you would ever hope you find. Binged over the weekend and loved every bit. So glad Mrs Boon featured more this time around.
Great sequel.
Really hope there’s a third series for Clara & Co.
milwaukee_bronze
2023-02-19

Ongs Hat

Why the BBC commissioned this incoherent drivel I just don’t know. The normally excellent BBC podcasts like Cryptoqueen and coming Storm are lessened by this rambling mess. Avoid far better available.
Simon C M
2022-12-29

Splinter Cell

Loved this series. Just like playing the game. I wish they’d bring it back. Great sound quality. If you loved the game, you’ll love this special series.
Miss worldwide
2022-12-16

Waste of time!

I don’t ever remember abandoning a thriller action mystery type fiction podcast before. I persevered but just couldn’t manage this one. Bad script and even worse sound mix.
SR75756
2022-11-30

Really good

Omfg I cannot believe there is a STRAIGHT character in The System. It adds nothing to the plot. I wish they’d stop shoving this far right nonsense down our throats.
See what it sounds like the other way round?
Inclusion is nothing bad. Just because a podcast has LGBTQ+ representation doesn’t mean you must avoid it like the plague.
Thanks BBC, I love these. The shortness of the dramas stop them from being dragged out and boring. I like Who Is Aldrich Kemp? and the Examplar series plays with sound really well. The one about the missing house wasn’t really my cup of tea (see how I didn’t throw a strop?) but the rest are good.
English Rose can be a bit distressing at times but it all works out in the end
[I mean no harm against anyone who is straight. I respect everyone no matter their sexuality or gender. I do have a thing against homophobes though 😡]
River_Rapid908
2022-10-13

Disappointed

What’s the point of making these available on the Apple podcast app when none of them play?
Even the ones from last month say they are unavailable. Disappointed because the write up looked interesting.
Ticketyboocow
2022-10-01

Woke/ again

Update, third time lucky I thought, started exemplar, 5 mins in the girl says “I live with my girlfriend “ wt f is it with all you millennials at the bbc, I can see you all in your committees only agreeing to dramas that pass the woke pc test, pathetic, this is after the literally last three dramas I tried listening to that must be woke even if it dosnt fit the story, you do know don’t you all this sh17 is pervading our schools and we have unprecedented mental health issues with our kids, re you can be what you want to be even non gender, just F off!
1st review
English rose, bbc can’t help themselves can they, oh what a surprise she’s gay, all men are predators, last bbc drama I heard the couple were gay with a baby, stop shoving this down our throats!!!!
sonic spangle
2022-09-24

157 Years..

Enjoyed every episode ! Binge listened today . Excellent concept, great stories . Would make great Tv series . Five *
Gillgeordie
2022-09-01

English Rose

Amazing - enjoyed every episode!!
JaneC5607
2022-08-18

Full of woke talking points

Men are bad - fight the patriarchy (check)
Climate emergency - (check)
Heteronormativity bad - (check)
heddi t
2022-08-06

English rose

Best podcast ever! Definitely recommend, love it !!💗💗
yogcch
2022-07-25

Absolutely loved it!

What a drama - kept me on the edge of my seat. Listened in one day. Thank you.
Angelstar74
2022-06-02

Great Podcast

Very interesting and entertaining podcast. Keeps you entertained and always wanting more
Englandjamie
2022-05-13

Omg ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I love 💖 this
evie21 😎😎😎
2022-04-28

Love these stories

Fabulous collection ♥️
Buckie is lovely
2022-03-06

Who is Aldrich Kemp?

The Prisoner meets The Avengers meets Modesty Blaise with a hint of the Psychedelic Spy. I want more.
MacStupid
2022-02-27

Exciting thriller

I loved this story of polarised siblings upbringing journeying through a “Jason Bourne’ storyline with a couple of great twists. Thank you for the production - loved it.
Rosie15150
2022-02-07

Siege

I gave up on this one after 2 episodes. Every cliche South London accent the BBC can find, I just didn’t gel with the story. Other stories in this strand have been pretty good, just couldn’t like this one, sorry.
bigsnitch
2022-01-12

Steelheads

An interesting idea, hampered by a poor script and laboured acting.
Blandini
2021-11-29

Listen to this!!

I really enjoyed “the system” & “the house that vanished” I’m just getting onto the 3rd season. So far so good!
OllieJGrun
2021-09-13

Strung out too long

An interesting story with a fairly predictable end strung out too long. It would have made a good one hour program.
ShishTawook
2021-08-16

Fantastic series

Having travelled to Tory Island, I can understand how Neville fell in love with it. I can also see how things would have became very difficult for an outsider trying to get answers.
I loved this series, so well put together, what an interesting story. Well worth a listen.
pokemwq
2021-08-05

Excellent drama series

Thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish! At the end of my seat whole time!!!
Millard30
2021-07-25

Addictive!

Excellent, original drama series. From start to finish, I couldn’t stop listening and ended up listening to the whole series in one session.
AndyLonz
2021-06-16

Unique, gripping story line.

It’s not often you come across a completely novel story line, this is a breath of fresh air. It’s a ‘stand out of the crowd’ immersive drama with great acting. Really enjoying it, unique and interesting take on the times we live in.
Drinishadder
2021-05-31

Absolutely gripping!

This is so so good!! So clever, and absorbing. I'm totally addicted. Brilliant writing, performance, and whole production.
EilSMacD