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.
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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麻豆社 Radio 4- Thu 24 May 2018 18:15麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 25 May 2018 00:15麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 12 Mar 2020 19:45麻豆社 Radio 4
- Thu 6 Nov 2025 08:45麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 6 Nov 2025 13:45麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 6 Nov 2025 19:45麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 7 Nov 2025 03:45麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
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The cast on making radio drama