Calls From Far Away by Katherine Soper
4 Extra Debut. An unexpected discovery on Pluto promises to have profound ramifications back on Earth. Stars Maimie McCoy.
An unexpected discovery on Pluto promises to have profound ramifications back down on Earth.
Freelance journalist Jodie finds herself in the right place at the right time when the discovery is made.
Her life is set to be turned upside down...
Katherine Soper’s sci-fi drama delves into humanity’s capacity to come together after a moment of great change
Jodie ….. Maimie McCoy
Leo ….. Tom Glenister
Young Leo ….. Bertie Cresswell
Ted ….. Jonathan Forbes
Elliott ….. Chloë Sommer
Lorelei ….. Joanna Monro
News presenter ….. Tom Kiteley
Scientists ….. Ruth Everett and Roger Ringrose
Sound design: Alison Craig
Director: Gemma Jenkins
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2022.
*** Katherine Soper’s debut stage play, Wish List, won the prestigious Bruntwood Prize for Playwrighting.
On radio
Broadcasts
Tue 20 Sep 202214:15BBC Radio 4- Thu 29 May 202514:15BBC Radio 4 FM
- Sunday16:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Monday00:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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