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A devoted husband and man of faith faces the mission of a lifetime, galaxies away from his wife. Stars Dougray Scott.

Set in the near future, Peter is a devoted husband and devoted man of faith.

He’s called to the mission of a lifetime, one that takes him galaxies away from his wife, Beatrice.

Michel Faber’s powerful sci-fil novel, first published in 2014.

Starring Joe Armstrong, Hayley Atwell and Dougray Scott.

Omnibus of the first five of ten parts adapted by Miranda Emmerson.

Narrator .... Dougray Scott
Peter .... Joe Armstrong
Beatrice. ... Hayley Atwell
Grainger .... Kelly Burke
Oasan/ Tuska .... Mark Edel-Hunt
Jesus Lover Number One/ Severin .... Michael Bertenshaw
Jesus Lover Number Five/ BG .... Damian Lynch
Jesus Lover Number Four .... David Acton
USIC Psychologist .... Jane Slavin
USIC Doctor .... Elaine Claxton
Other parts played by members of the company

Director: Emma Harding

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2020.

1 hour, 10 minutes

Last on

Mon 3 Nov 202503:50
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Sat 11 Oct 201412:00
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