Episode 3
Peter has his first encounter with his new flock, but letters from his wife back on Earth tell of hardship and natural disaster. Starring Hayley Atwell.
Joe Armstrong, Hayley Atwell and Dougray Scott star in this adaptation of the powerful novel by Michel Faber (Under the Skin, Crimson Petal and the White).
Set in the near future, it tells the story of Peter, devoted husband and devoted man of faith, as he is called to the mission of a lifetime, one that takes him galaxies away from his wife, Beatrice.
In today's episode, USIC pharmacist Grainger drives Peter out to the nearest settlement for his first encounter with his new flock - the planet's enigmatic native inhabitants. But the letters from his wife Beatrice back on Earth tell of food shortages and natural disaster.
Adapted for radio by Miranda Emmerson
CAST
Narrator.....Dougray Scott
Peter.....Joe Armstrong
Beatrice.....Hayley Atwell
Grainger.....Kelly Burke
Oasan/ Tuska.....Mark Edel-Hunt
Jesus Lover Number One/ Severin.....Michael Bertenshaw
Jesus Lover Number Five/ BG.....Damian Lynch
Jesus Lover Number Four.....David Acton
USIC Psychologist.....Jane Slavin
USIC Doctor.....Elaine Claxton
Other parts played by members of the company
Directed by Emma Harding
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Dougray Scott |
| Peter | Joe Armstrong |
| Beatrice | Hayley Atwell |
| Grainger | Kelly Burke |
| Oasan | Mark Edel-Hunt |
| Tuska | Mark Edel-Hunt |
| Jesus Lover Number One | Michael Bertenshaw |
| Severin | Michael Bertenshaw |
| Jesus Lover Number Five | Damian Lynch |
| BG | Damian Lynch |
| Jesus Lover Number Four | David Acton |
| USIC Psychologist | Jane Slavin |
| USIC Doctor | Elaine Claxton |
| Adaptor | Miranda Emmerson |
| Author | Michel Faber |
| Director | Emma Harding |
Broadcasts
- Wed 8 Oct 2014 10:41大象传媒 Radio 4
Wed 16 May 2018 18:15大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra- Thu 17 May 2018 00:15大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 4 Mar 2020 19:45大象传媒 Radio 4
Dougray Scott and Hayley Atwell on making The Book Of Strange New Things
The cast on making radio drama