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A reprogrammed robot goes awol on a space station, with potentially lethal consequences. Stars Hermione Norris.

A reprogrammed robot goes AWOL on a space station, with potentially lethal consequences.

The rise of robotics in the 21st century, told through the poignant and mysterious story of enigmatic lawyer, Stevie Byerley.

As a child, Stevie Byerley 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 written over 60 years ago, Isaac Asimov's stories are becoming truer with every day that passes. The world that he imagined is now upon us.

With Hermione Norris as Stevie Byerley, Brendan Coyle as Quinn, Gary Turner as Dr Black, Nicholas Briggs as Nestor Robots and Diane Spencer as the Psychiatrist.

Dramatised by Richard Kurti

Produced and Directed by Andrew Mark Sewell

A B7 production for 大象传媒 Radio 4.

15 minutes

Last on

Thu 10 Jan 2019 00:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Stevie Byerley Hermione Norris
Quinn Brendan Coyle
Major Kallner Kelly Burke
Doctor Black Gary Turner
Psychiatrist Diane Spencer
NESTOR ROBOTS Nicholas Briggs
Author Isaac Asimov
Adaptor Richard Kurti
Director Andrew Mark Sewell
Producer Andrew Mark Sewell

Broadcasts

  • Wed 8 Feb 2017 10:41
  • Wed 8 Feb 2017 19:45
  • Wed 9 Jan 2019 18:00
  • Thu 10 Jan 2019 00:00

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