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9. Strange Dream

Life on Earth pushes Bea to breaking point while, on Oasis, Peter has an uncomfortable dream. Stars Joe Armstrong and Hayley Atwell.

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, life on Earth pushes Bea to breaking point, while on Oasis, Peter has a curious encounter.

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 麻豆社 Radio 4 in October 2014.

14 minutes

Last on

Fri 7 Nov 2025 03:45

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 16 Oct 2014 10:45
  • Thu 24 May 2018 18:15
  • Fri 25 May 2018 00:15
  • Thu 12 Mar 2020 19:45
  • Thu 6 Nov 2025 08:45
  • Thu 6 Nov 2025 13:45
  • Thu 6 Nov 2025 19:45
  • Fri 7 Nov 2025 03:45

Dougray Scott and Hayley Atwell on making The Book Of Strange New Things

Dougray Scott and Hayley Atwell on making The Book Of Strange New Things

The cast on making radio drama