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Following a car crash, Stevie returns to work. Her first case involves a robot with a Messiah complex. Stars Hermione Norris.

Following a car crash, Stevie returns to work.

Her first case involves a robot with a Messiah complex.

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 鈥業, Robot鈥� collection are becoming truer with every day that passes.

The world that he imagined is now upon us.

Dramatised by Richard Kurti.

Stevie Byerley 鈥�. Hermione Norris
Quinn 鈥�. Brendan Coyle
Cutie 鈥�. Nicholas Briggs
Powell 鈥�. Doug Devaney

Director: Andrew Mark Sewell

A B7 production for 麻豆社 Radio 4, first broadcast February 2017.

15 minutes

Last on

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Credits

Stevie Byerley Hermione Norris
Quinn Brendan Coyle
Powell Doug Devaney
Cutie Nicholas Briggs
Author Isaac Asimov
Adaptor Richard Kurti
Director Andrew Mark Sewell
Producer Andrew Mark Sewell

Broadcasts

  • Tue 7 Feb 2017 10:45
    麻豆社 Radio 4
  • Tue 7 Feb 2017 19:45
    麻豆社 Radio 4
  • Tue 8 Jan 2019 18:00
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 9 Jan 2019 00:00
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 2 Dec 2025 08:45
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 2 Dec 2025 13:45
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 2 Dec 2025 19:45
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 3 Dec 2025 03:45
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra

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