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  • 28 minutes 27 seconds
    Central Intelligence: Episode 5

    The inside story of the CIA from the perspective of Eloise Page (Kim Cattrall), who joined on the Agency’s first day in 1947 and, in a 40-year career, became one of its most influential figures. Eloise takes the listener on a journey through the highs and lows of US foreign policy, spanning the staggering world events that shaped her career, as well as portraying her relationships with early CIA leaders, Allen Dulles (Ed Harris) and Richard Helms (Johnny Flynn).

    New episodes available on Fridays. Listen first on BBC Sounds.

    In Episode 5, the mysterious death of two agents, a mail interception program and the surprise discovery of a network of anti-communist insurgents behind the Iron Curtain.

    Cast: Eloise Page……….Kim Cattrall Allen Dulles……….Ed Harris Richard Helms……….Johnny Flynn Frank Wisner……….Geoffrey Arend Kermit Roosevelt……….Rob Benedict Young Eloise Page……….Elena Delia General Bedell-Smith and General Eisenhower……….Kerry Shale Julia Helms……….Julee Cerda Clover Dulles………Laurel Lefkow Lyman Kirkpatrick……….Akie Kotabe Macy Dulles……….Will Hislop Yvonne De Carlo……….Natasha Arancini Chief Postal Officer……….Dana Hajdoo Tom Polgar……….Jamie Bogyo

    All other parts were played by members of the cast

    Original music by Sacha Puttnam

    Production: Written by Greg Haddrick, who created the series with Jeremy Fox Sound Designers & Editors: John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams, Martha Littlehailes & Andreina Gomez Script Consultant: Misha Kawnel Script Supervisor: Alex Lynch Trails: Jack Soper Archive Research: Andy Goddard & Alex Lynch Production Assistant: Jo Troy Sonica Studio Sound Engineers: Mat Clark & Paul Clark Sonica Runner: Flynn Hallman Marc Graue Sound Engineers, LA: Juan Martin del Campo & Tony Diaz Margarita Mix, Santa Monica Sound Engineer, LA: Bruce Bueckert Mirrortone Sound Engineers, NY: Collin Stanley Dwarzski and James Quesada

    Director: John Scott Dryden Producer & Casting Director: Emma Hearn. Executive Producers: Howard Stringer, Jeremy Fox, Greg Haddrick and John Scott Dryden.

    A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4

    11 October 2024, 4:00 am
  • 30 minutes 50 seconds
    Central Intelligence: Episode 4

    The inside story of the CIA from the perspective of Eloise Page (Kim Cattrall), who joined on the Agency’s first day in 1947 and, in a 40-year career, became one of its most influential figures. Eloise takes the listener on a journey through the highs and lows of US foreign policy, spanning the staggering world events that shaped her career, as well as portraying her relationships with early CIA leaders, Allen Dulles (Ed Harris) and Richard Helms (Johnny Flynn).

    New episodes available on Fridays. Listen first on BBC Sounds.

    In Episode 4, with failures mounting, a US war hero is appointed to shake up the CIA. But there is a spy hiding in plain sight.

    Cast: Eloise Page..........Kim Cattrall Allen Dulles..........Ed Harris Richard Helms..........Johnny Flynn Frank Wisner..........Geoffrey Arend Young Eloise Page..........Elena Delia Clover Dulles..........Laurel Lefkow General Bedell-Smith..........Kerry Shale Kim Philby..........Rufus Wright James Jesus Angleton..........Philip Desmeules Virginia Hall..........Jennifer Armour President Truman..........Eric Meyers Admiral Hillenkoetter..........Matthew Marsh Colonel Smiley..........Wayne Forester David Lilienthal..........Adam Sina Macy Dulles..........Will Hislop Bido..........Andi Jashy

    Original music by Sacha Puttnam

    Production: Created by Greg Haddrick & Jeremy Fox Episode 4 written by Felicity Packard Sound Designers & Editors: John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams, Martha Littlehailes & Andreina Gomez Casanova Script Consultant: Misha Kawnel Script Supervisor: Alex Lynch Trails: Jack Soper Archive Research: Andy Goddard & Alex Lynch Production Assistant: Jo Troy Sonica Studio Sound Engineers: Mat Clark & Paul Clark Sonica Runner: Flynn Hallman Marc Graue Sound Engineers, LA: Juan Martin del Campo & Tony Diaz Margarita Mix, Santa Monica Sound Engineer, LA: Bruce Bueckert Mirrortone Sound Engineers, NY: Collin Stanley Dwarzski & James Quesada

    Director: John Scott Dryden Producer & Casting Director: Emma Hearn. Executive Producers: Howard Stringer, Jeremy Fox, Greg Haddrick and John Scott Dryden.

    A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4

    4 October 2024, 4:00 am
  • 31 minutes 9 seconds
    Central Intelligence: Episode 3

    The inside story of the CIA from the perspective of Eloise Page (Kim Cattrall), who joined on the Agency’s first day in 1947 and, in a 40-year career, became one of its most powerful women. Eloise takes the listener on a journey through the highs and lows of US foreign policy, spanning the staggering world events that shaped her career, as well as portraying her relationships with early CIA leaders, Allen Dulles (Ed Harris) and Richard Helms (Johnny Flynn).

    New episodes available on Fridays. Listen first on BBC Sounds.

    In Episode 3, a plan to fight communism in Europe by turning a group of Albanian farmers into an elite commando squad. But is intelligence watertight?

    Cast: Eloise Page..........Kim Cattrall Allen Dulles..........Ed Harris Richard Helms..........Johnny Flynn Frank Wisner..........Geoffrey Arend Young Eloise Page..........Elena Delia Virginia Hall..........Jennifer Armour Admiral Hillenkoetter..........Matthew Marsh James Jesus Angleton..........Philip Desmeules Kim Philby..........Rufus Wright Colonel Smiley..........Wayne Forester German Woman on tape..........Sarah Alles-Shahkarami German Colonel on tape..........Walles Hamonde Secretary..........Natasha Arancini Albanian Girl..........Arita Sadiku

    Original music by Sacha Puttnam

    Production: Episode 3 is written by Felicity Packard Created by Jeremy Fox & Greg Haddrick Sound Designers & Editors: John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams, Martha Littlehailes & Andreina Gomez Casanova Script Consultant: Misha Kawnel Script Supervisor: Alex Lynch Trails: Jack Soper Archive Research: Andy Goddard & Alex Lynch Production Assistant: Jo Troy Sonica Studio Sound Engineers: Mat Clark & Paul Clark Sonica Runner: Flynn Hallman Marc Graue Sound Engineers, LA: Juan Martin del Campo & Tony Diaz Margarita Mix, Santa Monica Sound Engineer, LA: Bruce Bueckert Mirrortone Sound Engineers, NY: Collin Stanley Dwarzski & James Quesada

    Director: John Scott Dryden Producer & Casting Director: Emma Hearn Executive Producers: Howard Stringer, Jeremy Fox, Greg Haddrick and John Scott Dryden.

    A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4

    27 September 2024, 4:00 am
  • 32 minutes 31 seconds
    Central Intelligence: Episode 2

    The inside story of the CIA from the perspective of Eloise Page (Kim Cattrall), who joined on the Agency’s first day in 1947 and, in a 40-year career, became one of its most powerful women. Eloise takes the listener on a journey through the highs and lows of US foreign policy, spanning the staggering world events that shaped her career, as well as portraying her relationships with early CIA leaders, Allen Dulles (Ed Harris) and Richard Helms (Johnny Flynn).

    New episodes available on Fridays. Listen first on BBC Sounds.

    In Episode 2, intelligence indicates the Russians will soon try to take over Europe. How can Stalin be stopped?

    Cast: Eloise Page..........Kim Cattrall Allen Dulles..........Ed Harris Richard Helms..........Johnny Flynn Frank Wisner..........Geoffrey Arend Young Eloise Page..........Elena Delia General Vandenberg..........Rob Benedict General Bedell-Smith..........Kerry Shale President Truman..........Eric Meyers Julia Helms..........Julee Cerda General Gehlen..........Rufus Wright George Kennen..........Philip Desmeules George Polk & Tom Polgar..........Jamie Bogyo Secretary..........Natasha Arancini Stalin..........Hubert Hanowicz Dennis Helms..........Leela-Grace Dryden

    Original music by Sacha Puttnam

    Production: Written by Greg Haddrick, who created the series with Jeremy Fox Sound Designers & Editors: John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams, Martha Littlehailes & Andreina Gomez Casanova Script Consultant: Misha Kawnel Script Supervisor: Alex Lynch Trails: Jack Soper Archive Research: Andy Goddard & Alex Lynch Production Assistant: Jo Troy Sonica Studio Sound Engineers: Mat Clark & Paul Clark Sonica Runner: Flynn Hallman Marc Graue Sound Engineers, LA: Juan Martin del Campo & Tony Diaz Margarita Mix, Santa Monica Sound Engineer, LA: Bruce Bueckert Mirrortone Sound Engineers, NY: Collin Stanley Dwarzski & James Quesada

    Director: John Scott Dryden Producer & Casting Director: Emma Hearn Executive Producers: Howard Stringer, Jeremy Fox, Greg Haddrick and John Scott Dryden.

    A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4

    20 September 2024, 4:00 am
  • 30 minutes 2 seconds
    Central Intelligence: Episode 1

    The inside story of the CIA from the perspective of Eloise Page (Kim Cattrall), who joined on the Agency’s first day in 1947 and, in a 40-year career, became one of its most powerful women. Eloise takes the listener on a journey through the highs and lows of US foreign policy, spanning the staggering world events that shaped her career, as well as portraying her relationships with early CIA leaders, Allen Dulles and Richard Helms. A major new audio drama series starring Kim Cattrall, Ed Harris and Johnny Flynn.

    New episodes available on Fridays. Listen first on BBC Sounds.

    In Episode 1, tensions with Russia in war-torn Europe, and a letter found in Hitler’s safe…

    Cast: Eloise Page..........Kim Cattrall Allen Dulles..........Ed Harris Richard Helms..........Johnny Flynn Frank Wisner..........Geoffrey Arend Young Eloise Page..........Elena Delia General Vyshinsky..........Matthew Marsh Erna Flegwel..........Sarah Alles-Shahkarami Princess Tanda..........Isabella Nefar Antoine Guerini..........Walles Hamonde Tom Polgar..........Jamie Bogyo Nadia..........Arita Sadiku

    Original music by Sacha Puttnam

    Production: Written by Greg Haddrick, who created the series with Jeremy Fox Sound Designers & Editors: John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams, Martha Littlehailes & Andreina Gomez Casanova Script Consultant: Misha Kawnel Script Supervisor: Alex Lynch Trails: Jack Soper Archive Research: Andy Goddard & Alex Lynch Production Assistant: Jo Troy Sonica Studio Sound Engineers: Mat Clark & Paul Clark Sonica Runner: Flynn Hallman Marc Graue Sound Engineers, LA: Juan Martin del Campo & Tony Diaz Margarita Mix, Santa Monica Sound Engineer, LA: Bruce Bueckert Mirrortone Sound Engineers, NY: Collin Stanley Dwarzski & James Quesada

    Director: John Scott Dryden Producer & Casting Director: Emma Hearn. Executive Producers: Howard Stringer, Jeremy Fox, Greg Haddrick and John Scott Dryden.

    A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4

    13 September 2024, 4:00 am
  • 3 minutes 2 seconds
    Introducing... Central Intelligence

    The inside story of the CIA from the perspective of Eloise Page (Kim Cattrall), who joined on the Agency’s first day in 1947 and, in a 40-year career, became one of its most powerful women. Eloise takes the listener on a journey through the highs and lows of US foreign policy, spanning the staggering world events that shaped her career, as well as portraying her relationships with early CIA leaders, Allen Dulles and Richard Helms. A major new audio drama series starring Kim Cattrall, Ed Harris and Johnny Flynn.

    6 September 2024, 4:00 am
  • 28 minutes 17 seconds
    11 Minutes Dead - Episode 5

    Paranormal thriller about Near Death Experience.

    After losing consciousness in a surfing accident, Beth is faced with a horrifying vision of the future. When she awakes, she discovers not only that she has returned with mysterious new abilities but that something sinister has followed her back from the other side.

    Time is running out for Beth as she seeks to evade the dark forces that are coming for what she holds most dear. She turns to the man who poses the greatest threat of all.

    Written by Lucy Catherine

    Beth . . . . . Scarlett Brookes Jem . . . . . Paul Ready Stefan . . . . . Mark Edel-Hunt Roz . . . . . Claire Lams The Traveller . . . . . Maureen Beattie Sammi . . . . . Mabel Cresswell

    Production Co-ordinator: Gaelan Davis-Connolly Sound Design: Peter Ringrose Director: Sasha Yevtushenko

    9 August 2024, 5:40 am
  • 28 minutes 31 seconds
    11 Minutes Dead - Episode 4

    Paranormal thriller about Near Death Experience.

    After losing consciousness in a surfing accident, Beth is faced with a horrifying vision of the future. When she awakes, she discovers not only that she has returned with mysterious new abilities but that something sinister has followed her back from the other side.

    After seeing a haunting vision of her daughter's impending death and recognising the man who will be responsible, Beth goes on the run.

    Written by Lucy Catherine.

    Beth . . . . . Scarlett Brookes Jem . . . . . Paul Ready Roz . . . . . Claire Lams Sammi . . . . . Mabel Cresswell Pete . . . . . Narinder Samra Cerys . . . . . Lisa Palfrey Iskra . . . . . Anna Savva

    Production Co-ordinator: Gaelan Davis-Connolly Sound Design: Peter Ringrose Director: Sasha Yevtushenko

    9 August 2024, 5:30 am
  • 29 minutes 4 seconds
    11 Minutes Dead - Episode 3

    Paranormal thriller about Near Death Experience.

    After losing consciousness in a surfing accident, Beth is faced with a horrifying vision of the future. When she awakes, she discovers not only that she has returned with mysterious new abilities but that something sinister has followed her back from the other side.

    Beth’s newfound psychic powers are tested and produce extraordinary results. An ominous new vision takes her to breaking point.

    Beth . . . . . Scarlett Brookes Jem . . . . . Paul Ready Roz . . . . . Claire Lams Sammi . . . . . Mabel Cresswell Stefan . . . . . Mark Edel-Hunt Traveller . . . . . Maureen Beattie

    Production Co-ordinator: Gaelan Davis-Connolly Sound Design: Peter Ringrose Director: Sasha Yevtushenko

    9 August 2024, 5:20 am
  • 29 minutes 14 seconds
    11 Minutes Dead - Episode 2

    Paranormal thriller about Near Death Experience.

    After losing consciousness in a surfing accident, Beth is faced with a horrifying vision of the future. When she awakes, she discovers not only that she has returned with mysterious new abilities but that something sinister has followed her back from the other side.

    Beth returns to the scene of her accident and goes in search of a scientist who might have shed light of her uncanny new abilities and terrifying visions.

    Written by Lucy Catherine

    Beth . . . . . Scarlett Brookes Roz . . . . . Claire Lams Jenny . . . . . Maureen Beattie Sammi . . . . . Mabel Cresswell Stefan . . . . . Mark Edel-Hunt Iskra . . . . . Anna Savva Jem . . . . . Paul Ready Teacher . . . . . Tony Jayawardena

    Production Co-ordinator: Gaelan Davis-Connolly Sound Design: Peter Ringrose Director: Sasha Yevtushenko

    9 August 2024, 5:10 am
  • 28 minutes 11 seconds
    11 Minutes Dead - Episode 1

    Paranormal thriller about Near Death Experience.

    After losing consciousness in a surfing accident, Beth is faced with a horrifying vision of the future. When she awakes, she discovers not only that she has returned with mysterious new abilities but that something sinister has followed her back from the other side.

    Written by Lucy Catherine

    Beth . . . . . Scarlett Brookes Roz . . . . . Claire Lams Jenny . . . . . Maureen Beattie Pete . . . . . Narinder Samra Jem . . . . . Paul Ready David . . . . . Tony Jayawardena Sammi . . . . . Mabel Cresswell

    Production Co-ordinator: Gaelan Davis-Connolly Sound Design: Peter Ringrose Director: Sasha Yevtushenko

    9 August 2024, 5:00 am
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