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BBC Radio 4
The Limelight podcast - for fiction and drama serials you won't want to miss from Radio 4.
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Oct 29, 2021 • 29min
Harland: Series 1: 5. Saturday
A supernatural thriller reaches its climax on the day of the Festival of the Hare. Mysterious circumstances surrounding a murder and a cluttered office full of clues. A hand-drawn map of Harland and the disturbing history of Harland hair witches. Tense conversations and hidden discoveries. Rising waters, people in animal masks, and a daring rescue in a flooded basement.

Oct 29, 2021 • 27min
Harland: Series 1: 4. Friday
A supernatural thriller with an investigation into a disappearance, eerie encounters, secret conversations, glitchy security camera footage, a shocking revelation, conversations at a bar, and a mysterious death at the Briarwood Estate.

Oct 29, 2021 • 28min
Harland: Series 1: 3. Thursday
In this episode, DI Ward is guided by a man in a hare mask to find the missing Evie Bennett. The mysterious man cannot be captured by CCTV. The characters analyze a bag and discover a secret society. They discuss brain abnormalities, psychological suffering, resignation syndrome, and the meaning of life.

Oct 29, 2021 • 28min
Harland: Series 1: 2. Wednesday
Actors and actresses discuss the aftermath of a sinkhole in Harland, including a missing girl and strange encounters with wildlife and glitching figures.

Oct 29, 2021 • 28min
Harland: Series 1: 1. Tuesday
Supernatural thriller actress, Ayesha Antoine, investigates the mysterious disappearance of a child in the new town of Harland. Strange occurrences in a shopping center, a collapsing house, and a teaser for another podcast series add to the suspense.

Oct 25, 2021 • 2min
Harland: Series 1: Trailer
Lucy Catherine's 5 part supernatural thriller set in the new town of Harland, built on the site of a village abandoned 900 years earlier. DI Sarah Ward returns to work to investigate the disappearance of a child.

Jul 5, 2021 • 29min
The House That Vanished: 5. The Hand of God
A man's search for answers about his vanished house leads to a courtroom confrontation. The trial reveals dramatic evidence and a surprising address from the plaintiff. Quotes from the Bible and rulings are discussed. The court's verdict and damages awarded disappoint the plaintiff, with lasting impact on his life and marriage. The chapter concludes with changes on Tory Island and podcast production details.

Jul 5, 2021 • 28min
The House That Vanished: 4. The Holy Clay
A man's search for justice on a remote Irish island, encounters with islanders, challenges of filing a civil case, legal battle, new investigation, closed-off nature of islanders, mental health struggles.

Jul 5, 2021 • 28min
The House That Vanished: 3. Balor's Fort
A man's search for justice on a remote Irish island uncovers a mysterious house, suspicions about the government, and a missing sheet of asbestos. The investigation into the fire leads to dead ends and the struggle to forgive. Financial difficulties and broken promises add to the turmoil, but gratitude and support offer hope for a fresh start on Tory island.

Jul 5, 2021 • 27min
The House That Vanished: 2. The Real King of Tory
Neville searches for answers about his vanished house on Tory Island, encounters a wall of silence from the Islanders and visits the council offices in Lifford. The lack of records and desire to uncover the truth about a blocked county road and a burnt down house on Tory Island are discussed. Neville Preshow reports the disappearance of his house as a crime, presents evidence and calls for an investigation. The chapter explores Neville's documentary films about Tory island, the struggle for alternative sources of income and the tradition of kings. The experience with exporting films and the unexpected setback faced when Paramount backed out are shared. The plans to open a new hotel on the island, including the renovation of Neville's house and the proposal for Ward's Hotel, are discussed. The official report and photos from Dunnegal County Council that suggest the house was not damaged by fire or a storm are examined, indicating a potential suspect.


