7. Bridging the Gap
From his mission on distant Oasis, Peter tries to reconnect with his wife Bea. Stars Hayley Atwell and Joe Armstrong.
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.
In today's episode, Peter attempts to bridge the vast distance between Oasis and Earth and reconnect with his wife, Bea.
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.
On radio
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 14 Oct 2014 10:45ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
 - Tue 22 May 2018 18:15ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
 - Wed 23 May 2018 00:15ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
 - Tue 10 Mar 2020 19:45ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
 - Today 08:45ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
 - Today 13:45ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
 - Today 19:45ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
 - Tomorrow 03:45ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
 
