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4. Liar

Episode 4 of 5

Stevie is summoned to a lab in Siberia, where a robot has developed the ability to read human minds. Stars Hermione Norris.

Stevie is summoned to a lab in Siberia, where a robot has developed the ability to read human minds.

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 by Richard Kurti.

Stevie Byerley …. Hermione Norris
Quinn …. Brendan Coyle
SZ-34/Suzi …. Dianne Weller
Doctor Lanning …. Michael Cochrane
Andrea Ashe …. Corrinne Weeks

Dramatised by Richard Kurti.

Producer/Director: Andrew Mark Sewell

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

15 minutes

Last on

Fri 5 Dec 2025 03:45

Credits

Role Contributor
Stevie Byerley Hermione Norris
Quinn Brendan Coyle
Andrea Ashe Corrinne Wicks
Doctor Lanning Michael Cochrane
SZ-34 (SUZI) Dianne Weller
Author Isaac Asimov
Adaptor Richard Kurti
Director Andrew Mark Sewell
Producer Andrew Mark Sewell

Broadcasts

  • Thu 9 Feb 2017 10:45
  • Thu 9 Feb 2017 19:45
  • Thu 10 Jan 2019 18:00
  • Fri 11 Jan 2019 00:00
  • Thu 4 Dec 2025 08:45
  • Thu 4 Dec 2025 13:45
  • Thu 4 Dec 2025 19:45
  • Fri 5 Dec 2025 03:45

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