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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. 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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