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5. The Evitable Conflict

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Stevie鈥檚 meteoric rise sparks a final showdown with Quinn revealing the immense power behind her secret. Stars Hermione Norris.

Stevie's meteoric rise to power leads to a final showdown with Quinn.

The full impact of her secret is set to be revealed...

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
Doctor 鈥�. Derek Riddell
Legal Secretary 鈥�. Diane Spencer
Tour Guide 鈥�. Robert Blackwood

Director: Andrew Mark Sewell

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

15 minutes

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Sat 6 Dec 2025 03:45
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  • Fri 10 Feb 2017 10:45
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