Episodes
Richard Goulding concludes Cynan Jones' electrifying series set in the very near future - a future a little, but not quite like our own.
Water is scarce and the Water Train that feeds the city is increasingly at risk of sabotage. And out in the field beyond the city stands police marksman, John Branner - his job is to protect the train. But as the train advances, a light flickers on his scanner... What or who is out there?
Reader: Richard Goulding
Writer: Cynan Jones
Producer: Justine...
Published 10/27/19
Anne-Marie Duff continues Cynan Jones' electrifying series set in the very near future - a future a little, but not quite like our own.
Water is commodified and the Water Train that feeds the city is increasingly at risk of sabotage.
Today: the wife of police marksman, John Branner, writes her husband a letter... for the last time.
Reader: Richard Goulding
Writer: Cynan Jones
Producer: Justine Willett
Music: Original music by Kirsten Morrison
Published 10/20/19
Sudha Bhuchar continues Cynan Jones' timely series set in the tangible future - a future a little, but not quite like our own.
Water is commodified and the Water Train that feeds the huge capital city is increasingly at risk of sabotage.
Today: just beyond the city, a woman finds a frail young boy. As she cares for him, she begins to fear for his brother - and their dog...
Reader: Sudha Bhuchar
Writer: Cynan Jones, with contributions from John Bowler and Richard Woska
Producer: Justine...
Published 10/13/19
James Cosmo continues Cynan Jones' powerful series set in the tangible near future - a future a little, but not quite like our own.
Water is commodified and the Water Train that feeds the city is increasingly at risk of sabotage. And now ice bergs are set to be towed to a huge ice dock outside the capital city.
Today: out in frozen waters, a group of men in small boats are on the hunt ....
Reader: James Cosmo
Writer: Cynan Jones
Producer: Justine Willett
Music: Original music by Kirsten...
Published 10/06/19
Lydia Williams continues Cynan Jones' powerful series set in the tangible near future - a future a little, but not quite like our own.
Water is commodified and the Water Train that feeds the city is increasingly at risk of sabotage. And now ice bergs are set to be towed to a huge ice dock outside the capital city.
Today: tensions are rising up in the Lakes, where the Water Train begins its long and hazardous journey south..
Reader: Lydia Wilson
Writer: Cynan Jones
Producer: Justine...
Published 09/29/19
Cynan Jones' electrifying series set in the very near future - a future a little, but not quite like our own.
Water is commodified and the Water Train that feeds the city is increasingly at risk of sabotage. And now ice bergs are set to be towed to a huge ice dock outside the capital city, sparking large-scale protests.
Today we return to police marksman, John Branner, who readies himself on a London rooftop as the protest march begins...
Reader: Richard Goulding
Writer: Cynan Jones...
Published 09/22/19
Cynan Jones' timely new series, set in the very near future.
Water is commodified and the Water Train that feeds the capital city is increasingly at risk of sabotage. And now ice bergs are set to be transported to a huge ice dock outside the capital city.
Today: a Professor makes an unexpected discovery that could change everything...
Readers: John Bowler and Katherine Press
Writer: Cynan Jones
Producer: Justine Willett
Music: Original music by Kirsten Morrison
Published 09/16/19
Stephen Campbell Moore continues Cynan Jones' electrifying short story series set in the very near future.
Water is commodified and the Water Train that feeds the city is increasingly at risk of sabotage. And now ice bergs are set to be transported to a huge ice dock outside the capital city.
Today: an increasingly erratic executive at the Water Company faces media scrutiny over the building of the ice dock..
Reader: Stephen Campbell Moore
Writer: Cynan Jones
Producer: Justine...
Published 09/08/19
Alex Jennings continues Cynan Jones' electrifying short story series set in the very near future.
Water is commodified and the Water Train that feeds the city is increasingly at risk of sabotage. And now ice bergs are being towed to a huge ice dock outside the capital city - a huge megalopolis that is draining the country of its resources.
Meanwhile, out on the east coast, life is harsh. An elderly couple struggle to live out their final years in their beloved home, in the face of rising...
Published 09/01/19
Hattie Morahan continues Cynan Jones' electrifying short story series set in the very near future.
Water is commodified and the Water Train that feeds the city is increasingly at risk of sabotage. And now ice bergs are being towed to a huge ice dock outside the capital city - a huge megalopolis that is draining the country of its resources.
Today: transported by the abundance of nature in in one of the few parks left in the city, a nurse takes a thrilling decision...
Reader: Hattie...
Published 08/25/19
Cynan Jones' electrifying new series set in the very near future.
Water is commodified and the Water Train that feeds the city is increasingly at risk of sabotage. And now ice bergs are set to be towed to a huge ice dock outside the capital city - a huge megalopolis that is draining the country of its resources.
Today: an immigrant worker can't help but be awed by the extraordinary ice dock.
Reader: Philip Arditti
Writer: Cynan Jones
Producer: Justine Willett
Music: Original music by...
Published 08/18/19
Cynan Jones' electrifying series set in the very near future - a future a little, but not quite like our own.
Water is commodified and the Water Train that feeds the city is increasingly at risk of sabotage. And now icebergs are set to be towed to a huge ice dock outside the capital city - a huge megalopolis that is draining the country of its resources.
Against this, a lone marksman stands out in the field. His job is to protect the Water Train...
From one of the most celebrated writers...
Published 08/11/19
Cynan Jones' electrifying series set in a future a little, but not quite, like our own.
Published 08/09/19