4. Photographs
Peter shows his congregation some photos of Earth, where life is becoming increasingly difficult. Narrated by Dougray Scott.
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 shows his Oasan congregation some photos of life on Earth.
But as life on Earth becomes increasingly difficult, the distance between him and Beatrice grows ever vaster.
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.
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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
- Thu 9 Oct 2014 10:45ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
- Thu 17 May 2018 18:15ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 18 May 2018 00:15ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 5 Mar 2020 19:45ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
- Last Thursday 08:45ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
- Last Thursday 13:45ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
- Last Thursday 19:45ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
- Last Friday 03:45ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
