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2. The Explorer

Peter starts to explore the base on Oasis but is keen to meet his new flock - the planet's inhabitants. Stars Hayley Atwell.

Peter is a devoted husband and devoted man of faith.

He's called to the mission of a lifetime.

It's one that takes him galaxies away from his wife, Beatrice.

Peter starts to explore the USIC base on Oasis, but is eager to meet his new flock - the planet's enigmatic native inhabitants. Back on Earth, the weather is doing strange things.

Set in the near future, Michel Faber's powerful novel, first published in 2014.

Starring Joe Armstrong, Hayley Atwell and Dougray Scott.

Adapted by Miranda Emmerson.

Narrator.....Dougray Scott
Peter.....Joe Armstrong
Beatrice.....Hayley Atwell
Grainger.....Kelly Burke
Oasan/ Tuska.....Mark Edel-Hunt
Jesus Lover Number One/ Severin.....Michael Bertenshaw
Jesus Lover Number Five/ BG.....Damian Lynch
Jesus Lover Number Four.....David Acton
USIC Psychologist.....Jane Slavin
USIC Doctor.....Elaine Claxton

Other parts played by members of the company

Director: Emma Harding

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in October 2014.

20 days left to listen

14 minutes

Last on

Wed 29 Oct 2025 03:45

Credits

Role Contributor
Narrator Dougray Scott
Peter Joe Armstrong
Beatrice Hayley Atwell
Grainger Kelly Burke
Oasan Mark Edel-Hunt
Tuska Mark Edel-Hunt
Jesus Lover Number One Michael Bertenshaw
Severin Michael Bertenshaw
Jesus Lover Number Five Damian Lynch
BG Damian Lynch
Jesus Lover Number Four David Acton
USIC Psychologist Jane Slavin
USIC Doctor Elaine Claxton
Adaptor Miranda Emmerson
Author Michel Faber
Director Emma Harding

Broadcasts

  • Tue 7 Oct 2014 10:45
  • Tue 15 May 2018 18:15
  • Wed 16 May 2018 00:15
  • Tue 3 Mar 2020 19:45
  • Tue 28 Oct 2025 08:45
  • Tue 28 Oct 2025 13:45
  • Tue 28 Oct 2025 19:45
  • Wed 29 Oct 2025 03:45

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