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1. Robbie

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Stevie Byerley is raised by a robotic childminder. Their relationship will change the course of her life. Stars Hermione Norris.

The rise of robotics in the 21st century, told through the poignant and mysterious story of enigmatic lawyer, Stevie Byerley.

As a child, Stevie is raised by Robbie, a robotic childminder, because her parents are too busy working.

The powerful bond she forms with the robot is unbreakable.

Their relationship will change the course of Stevie's life.

Originally published in 1950, the stories in Isaac Asimov's ‘I, Robot’ collection are becoming truer with every day that passes.

The world that he imagined is now upon us.

Dramatised in five parts by Richard Kurti.

Stevie Byerley …. Hermione Norris
Robbie …. Kelly Burke
Young Stevie …. Mia Burgess
Grace Byerley …. Dianna Weller
George Byerley …. Derek Riddell

Producer/Director: Andrew Mark Sewell

A B7 production for Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4, first broadcast February 2017.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 2 Dec 2025 03:45

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Credits

Role Contributor
Stevie Byerley Hermione Norris
George Byerley Derek Riddell
Grace Byerley Dianne Weller
ROBBIE Kelly Burke
Tour Guide Rob Blackwood
Young Stevie Mia Burgess
Author Isaac Asimov
Adaptor Richard Kurti
Director Andrew Mark Sewell
Producer Andrew Mark Sewell

Broadcasts

  • Mon 6 Feb 2017 10:45
  • Mon 6 Feb 2017 19:45
  • Mon 7 Jan 2019 18:00
  • Tue 8 Jan 2019 00:00
  • Mon 1 Dec 2025 08:45
  • Mon 1 Dec 2025 13:45
  • Mon 1 Dec 2025 19:45
  • Tue 2 Dec 2025 03:45

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