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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. USIC pharmacist Grainger drives Peter out to the nearest settlement for his first encounter with his new flock - the planet's enigmatic native inhabitants. But the letters from his wife Beatrice back on Earth tell of food shortages and natural disaster. 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.