Programme Index

The Book of Strange New Things, by Michel Faber

Episode 7

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 14^th Oct 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 10^th Mar 2020, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 FM

From his mission on distant Oasis, Peter tries to reconnect with his wife Bea. Starring Hayley Atwell and Joe Armstrong. Show more

Contributors

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

Genres

DramaSciFi & Fantasy

Series

The Book of Strange New Things, by Michel Faber

Episode 8

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 15^th Oct 2014, 10:41 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 11^th Mar 2020, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Bea and Peter's relationship reaches crisis point, as Peter's mission continues. Starring Joe Armstrong and Hayley Atwell. Show more

Contributors

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

Genres

DramaSciFi & Fantasy

Series

The Book of Strange New Things, by Michel Faber

Episode 10

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 17^th Oct 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 13^th Mar 2020, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 FM

Peter is horrified to find Jesus Lover 5 gravely ill in intensive care while a pregnant Bea faces an uncertain future. Narrated by Dougray Scott with Hayley Atwell. Show more

Contributors

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

Genres

DramaSciFi & Fantasy

Series

The Crimson Petal and the White

The Crimson Petal and the White

Episode 4

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 27^th Apr 2011, 21:00 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Thu 29^th Dec 2011, 23:00 on BBC HD

Drama series based on the bestselling Victorian-set novel by Michel Faber. As Sugar's bond with Sophie grows stronger, her relationship with William becomes more troubled. Show more

Contributors

Sugar:: Romola Garai
William Rackham:: Chris O'Dowd
Mrs Agnes Rackham:: Amanda Hale
Mrs Emmeline Fox:: Shirley Henderson
Bodley:: Blake Ritson
Ashwell:: Bertie Carvel
Doctor Curlew:: Richard E. Grant
Lady Constance Bridgelow:: Elizabeth Berrington
Clara:: Katie Lyons
Sophie Rackham:: Isla Watt
Letty:: Eleanor Yates
Police Officer:: Ben Bishop
Amelia:: Alison Pargeter
Jennifer Pierce:: Rosie Cavaliero
Tony:: Andrew Dunford
Caroline:: Liz White
New Governess:: Mary Roscoe
Cheesman:: Branwell Donaghey
Colonel Leek:: Alan Williams
Fireside Prostitute 1:: Maimie McCoy
Fireside Prostitute 2:: Sarah Ridgeway
Fireside Prostitute 3:: Izabella Urbanowicz
Producer:: David M Thompson
Producer:: Steve Lightfoot
Producer:: Greg Dummett
Director:: Marc Munden
Writer:: Lucinda Coxon
Author:: Michel Faber

Genres

Series

Meet the Author

Michel Faber

BBC News

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 23^rd Oct 2014, 19:45 on BBC NewsLatest broadcast: Thu 23^rd Oct 2014, 19:45 on BBC News Channel HD

Nick Higham talks to Michel Faber, author of The Crimson Petal and the White, about his new 'monumental and genre-defying' novel: The Book of Strange New Things. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Nick Higham
Interviewed Guest:: Michel Faber

Genres

Brand

Meet the Author

Meet the Author

Michel Faber

BBC News

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 11^th May 2017, 20:45 on BBC NewsLatest broadcast: Sun 14^th May 2017, 22:45 on BBC News Channel HD

Michel Faber talks to Jim Naughtie about his book of poems Undying: A Love Story. The writer talks about how the ideas for it came to him in the aftermath of his wife Eva's death. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: James Naughtie
Interviewed Guest:: Michel Faber

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Brand

Meet the Author

The Book of Strange New Things, by Michel Faber

Episode 4

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 9^th Oct 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 5^th Mar 2020, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Peter shows his congregation some photos of Earth, where life is becoming increasingly difficult. Narrated by Dougray Scott. Show more

Contributors

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

Genres

DramaSciFi & Fantasy

Series

The Book of Strange New Things, by Michel Faber

Episode 5

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 10^th Oct 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 6^th Mar 2020, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Peter presides over a funeral service at the base and the distance between him and Bea increases. Starring Joe Armstrong. Show more

Contributors

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

Genres

DramaSciFi & Fantasy

Series

The Book of Strange New Things, by Michel Faber

Episode 1

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 6^th Oct 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 2^nd Mar 2020, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

A devoted husband and man of faith faces the mission of a lifetime, galaxies away from his wife. Narrated by Dougray Scott. Show more

Contributors

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

Genres

DramaSciFi & Fantasy

Series

The Book of Strange New Things, by Michel Faber

Episode 2

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 7^th Oct 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 3^rd Mar 2020, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Peter starts to explore the base on Oasis but is keen to meet his new flock - the planet's inhabitants. Meanwhile, the Earth's weather is doing strange things. Show more

Contributors

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

Genres

DramaSciFi & Fantasy

Series

The Book of Strange New Things, by Michel Faber

Episode 3

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 8^th Oct 2014, 10:41 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 4^th Mar 2020, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

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. Show more

Contributors

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

Genres

DramaSciFi & Fantasy

Series

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