Episode 4
Peter shows his congregation some photos of Earth, where life is becoming increasingly difficult. Narrated by Dougray Scott.
Joe Armstrong, Hayley Atwell and Dougray Scott star in this adaptation of the extraordinary 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, Peter shows his Oasan congregation some photos of life on Earth. But as life on Earth becomes increasingly difficult, the distance between him and Beatrice grows ever vaster.
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
- Thu 9 Oct 2014 10:45大象传媒 Radio 4
Thu 17 May 2018 18:15大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra- Fri 18 May 2018 00:15大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 5 Mar 2020 19:45大象传媒 Radio 4
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