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1. Robbie

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Stevie Byerley is raised by a robotic childminder. Their relationship will change the course of her life. Stars Hermione Norris.

The rise of robotics in the 21st century, told through the poignant and mysterious story of enigmatic lawyer, Stevie Byerley.

As a child, Stevie is raised by Robbie, a robotic childminder, because her parents are too busy working.

The powerful bond she forms with the robot is unbreakable.

Their relationship will change the course of Stevie's life.

Originally published in 1950, the stories in Isaac Asimov's ‘I, Robot’ collection are becoming truer with every day that passes.

The world that he imagined is now upon us.

Dramatised in five parts by Richard Kurti.

Stevie Byerley …. Hermione Norris
Robbie …. Kelly Burke
Young Stevie …. Mia Burgess
Grace Byerley …. Dianna Weller
George Byerley …. Derek Riddell

Producer/Director: Andrew Mark Sewell

A B7 production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast February 2017.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 2 Dec 202503:45
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Credits

Stevie ByerleyHermione Norris
George ByerleyDerek Riddell
Grace ByerleyDianne Weller
ROBBIEKelly Burke
Tour GuideRob Blackwood
Young StevieMia Burgess
AuthorIsaac Asimov
AdaptorRichard Kurti
DirectorAndrew Mark Sewell
ProducerAndrew Mark Sewell

Broadcasts

  • Mon 6 Feb 201710:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 6 Feb 201719:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 7 Jan 201918:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 8 Jan 201900:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 1 Dec 202508:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 1 Dec 202513:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 1 Dec 202519:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 2 Dec 202503:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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