3. Little Lost Robot
A reprogrammed robot goes AWOL on a space station, with potentially lethal consequences. Stars Hermione Norris.
A reprogrammed robot goes AWOL on a space station, with potentially lethal consequences.
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 by Richard Kurti.
Stevie Byerley …. Hermione Norris
Quinn …. Brendan Coyle
Dr Black …. Gary Turner
Nestor Robots …. Nicholas Briggs
Psychiatrist …. Diane Spencer
Director: Andrew Mark Sewell
A B7 production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast February 2017.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Stevie Byerley | Hermione Norris |
| Quinn | Brendan Coyle |
| Major Kallner | Kelly Burke |
| Doctor Black | Gary Turner |
| Psychiatrist | Diane Spencer |
| NESTOR ROBOTS | Nicholas Briggs |
| Author | Isaac Asimov |
| Adaptor | Richard Kurti |
| Director | Andrew Mark Sewell |
| Producer | Andrew Mark Sewell |
Broadcasts
Wed 8 Feb 201710:41BBC Radio 4- Wed 8 Feb 201719:45BBC Radio 4
- Wed 9 Jan 201918:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 10 Jan 201900:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 3 Dec 202508:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
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