4. Liar
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 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
SZ-34/Suzi 鈥�. Dianne Weller
Doctor Lanning 鈥�. Michael Cochrane
Andrea Ashe 鈥�. Corrinne Weeks
Dramatised by Richard Kurti.
Producer/Director: Andrew Mark Sewell
A B7 production for 麻豆社 Radio 4, first broadcast February 2017.
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| 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 |
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Thu 9 Feb 2017 10:45麻豆社 Radio 4- Thu 9 Feb 2017 19:45麻豆社 Radio 4
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