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Mike Walker - Alpha

An all-knowing computer seems to have an independent life of its own. Award-winning drama with David Calder and John Moffatt.

An all-knowing computer appears to have an independent life of its own - an abomination for those who believe in a supreme creator.

Father Marquez is sent to interrogate ‘Alpha’ to decide whether or not it can be allowed to exist.

During their conversations, Marquez finds out far more than he expects about both Alpha and - much more disturbingly - himself...

Starring David Calder and Sarah-Jane Holm.

Mike Walker’s chilling drama won Gold at the Sony Radio Academy Awards 2001.

Father Marquez ....... David Calder
Alpha ....... Sarah-Jane Holm
Cardinal Corelli ....... John Moffatt
Jancovic ....... Ana Sofrenovic
Tom ....... Daniel O'Grady
Sofia ....... Lexi Rose

Original music composed and played by David Chilton.

Producer: Gordon House

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in July 2001.

1 hour

Last on

Sun 30 Jun 202400:00

Broadcasts

  • Tue 9 Oct 200718:00
  • Wed 10 Oct 200700:00
  • Sun 15 Jun 200818:00
  • Tue 3 Mar 200911:00
  • Wed 4 Mar 200905:00
  • New Year's Day 201010:00
  • New Year's Day 201015:00
  • Sat 2 Jan 201003:00
  • Sat 31 Jul 201018:00
  • Sun 1 Aug 201000:00
  • Sun 8 May 201118:00
  • Mon 9 May 201100:00
  • Sat 3 Mar 201218:00
  • Sun 4 Mar 201200:00
  • Sat 27 Oct 201218:00
  • Sun 28 Oct 201200:00
  • Sun 26 May 201318:00
  • Mon 27 May 201300:00
  • Sat 26 Jul 201418:00
  • Sun 27 Jul 201400:00
  • Sat 21 Nov 201518:00
  • Sun 22 Nov 201500:00
  • Sat 10 Nov 201818:00
  • Sun 11 Nov 201800:00
  • Sat 9 Jan 202118:00
  • Sun 10 Jan 202100:00
  • Sat 29 Jun 202416:00
  • Sun 30 Jun 202400:00