

The Lovecraft Investigations
BBC Radio 4
An investigation into witchcraft, the occult and secret government operations. From H.P. Lovecraft.
Episodes
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Apr 10, 2026 • 16min
The Case of Charles Dexter Ward: Episode 9
Cast members Barnaby Kay, Jana Carpenter, Alun Armstrong, and Adam Godley discuss the awful truth behind Lucy Hawthorne's murder and the transformation of Charles Dexter Ward into a monster. They also delve into whiskey, murder, and the mysterious Barbara Sayers, as well as the fabrication of the world and the introduction of 'The Disruptors'.

Apr 10, 2026 • 17min
The Case of Charles Dexter Ward: Episode 8
Guests Barnaby Kay, Jana Carpenter, Alun Armstrong, Adam Godley, and Nicola Walker discuss the continuation of H.P. Lovecraft's tale, exploring an abandoned location, a mysterious file, Dr. Lyman's murder, and investigating Lyman and George Sheppley.

Apr 10, 2026 • 28min
The Case of Charles Dexter Ward: Episode 7
H.P. Lovecraft's tale continues as the podcast explores the legend of Ipkuaya. The guests discuss the impact of belief systems, delve into the historical context of Mesopotamia, and explore the rise of the Nazi Party and their beliefs in occultism. The podcast also delves into a mysterious murder case involving Dr. Willitt and his belief in a woman's threat to humanity.

Apr 10, 2026 • 29min
The Case of Charles Dexter Ward: Episode 6
H.P. Lovecraft’s tale continues: In search of Dexter’s experiments.Cast includes Barnaby Kay, Jana Carpenter, Alun Armstrong, Adam Godley, Nicola Walker, Steven Mackintosh, Mark Bazeley, Samuel Barnett, Richard Cordery, Harry Kay, Penny Downie, Madeleine Potter, Phoebe Fox, Ben Crowe, Nathan Osgood, Susan Jameson, Samantha Dakin, Alex Lanipekun and Cherrelle Skeete.Producer: Karen Rose
Director/Writer: Julian Simpson
Sound Recordist and Designer: David Thomas
Production Coordinator: Sarah Tombling
Music by Tim ElsenburgA Sweet Talk Production for BBC Radio 4

Apr 10, 2026 • 27min
The Case of Charles Dexter Ward: Episode 5
H.P. Lovecraft’s tale continues: What has happened to Heawood?Cast includes Barnaby Kay, Jana Carpenter, Alun Armstrong, Adam Godley, Nicola Walker, Steven Mackintosh, Mark Bazeley, Samuel Barnett, Richard Cordery, Harry Kay, Penny Downie, Madeleine Potter, Phoebe Fox, Ben Crowe, Nathan Osgood, Susan Jameson, Samantha Dakin, Alex Lanipekun and Cherrelle Skeete.Producer: Karen Rose
Director/Writer: Julian Simpson
Sound Recordist and Designer: David Thomas
Production Coordinator: Sarah Tombling
Music by Tim ElsenburgA Sweet Talk Production for BBC Radio 4

Apr 10, 2026 • 27min
The Case of Charles Dexter Ward: Episode 4
H.P. Lovecraft’s tale continues: A donation from an unknown source allows Heawood and Kennedy to crack on with their investigation. But the trail gets weirder.Cast includes Barnaby Kay, Jana Carpenter, Alun Armstrong, Adam Godley, Nicola Walker, Steven Mackintosh, Mark Bazeley, Samuel Barnett, Richard Cordery, Harry Kay, Penny Downie, Madeleine Potter, Phoebe Fox, Ben Crowe, Nathan Osgood, Susan Jameson, Samantha Dakin, Alex Lanipekun and Cherrelle Skeete.Producer: Karen Rose
Director/Writer: Julian Simpson
Sound Recordist and Designer: David Thomas
Production Coordinator: Sarah Tombling
Music by Tim ElsenburgA Sweet Talk Production for BBC Radio 4

Apr 10, 2026 • 26min
The Case of Charles Dexter Ward: Episode 3
H.P. Lovecraft’s tale continues: Heawood and Kennedy’s investigation appears to hit a wall..Cast includes Barnaby Kay, Jana Carpenter, Alun Armstrong, Adam Godley, Nicola Walker, Steven Mackintosh, Mark Bazeley, Samuel Barnett, Richard Cordery, Harry Kay, Penny Downie, Madeleine Potter, Phoebe Fox, Ben Crowe, Nathan Osgood, Susan Jameson, Samantha Dakin, Alex Lanipekun and Cherrelle Skeete.Producer: Karen Rose
Director/Writer: Julian Simpson
Sound Recordist and Designer: David Thomas
Production Coordinator: Sarah Tombling
Music by Tim ElsenburgA Sweet Talk Production for BBC Radio 4

Apr 10, 2026 • 19min
The Case of Charles Dexter Ward: Episode 2
H.P. Lovecraft’s tale continues: Who is Charles Dexter Ward? Heawood and Kennedy find out more about his background.Cast includes Barnaby Kay, Jana Carpenter, Alun Armstrong, Adam Godley, Nicola Walker, Steven Mackintosh, Mark Bazeley, Samuel Barnett, Richard Cordery, Harry Kay, Penny Downie, Madeleine Potter, Phoebe Fox, Ben Crowe, Nathan Osgood, Susan Jameson, Samantha Dakin, Alex Lanipekun and Cherrelle Skeete.Producer: Karen Rose
Director/Writer: Julian Simpson
Sound Recordist and Designer: David Thomas
Production Coordinator: Sarah Tombling
Music by Tim ElsenburgA Sweet Talk Production for BBC Radio 4

Apr 10, 2026 • 23min
The Case of Charles Dexter Ward: Episode 1
From H.P. Lovecraft: An investigation into the disappearance of a young man from a locked room in an asylum.Cast includes Barnaby Kay, Jana Carpenter, Alun Armstrong, Adam Godley, Nicola Walker, Steven Mackintosh, Mark Bazeley, Samuel Barnett, Richard Cordery, Harry Kay, Penny Downie, Madeleine Potter, Phoebe Fox, Ben Crowe, Nathan Osgood, Susan Jameson, Samantha Dakin, Alex Lanipekun and Cherrelle Skeete.Producer: Karen Rose
Director/Writer: Julian Simpson
Sound Recordist and Designer: David Thomas
Production Coordinator: Sarah Tombling
Music by Tim ElsenburgA Sweet Talk Production for BBC Radio 4

Oct 16, 2023 • 19min
The Haunter of the Dark: Episode 10
In this podcast, Kennedy and Ness hide in the woods while exploring a crypt and an underwater church. They discover hidden books and discuss the dangers of handling them. The group explores the church tower, finding a skeleton, a pocket watch, and a strange crystal. They face a chaotic situation and discuss Eleanor Peck's disappearance. The characters make a tense escape while delving into Marcus' and Eleanor's psychological dissociation and the mystery of Wilberforce Ashton Heath's disappearance.


