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4. Liar

Episode 4 of 5

Stevie is summoned to a lab in Siberia, where a robot has developed the ability to read human minds. Stars Hermione Norris.

Stevie is summoned to a lab in Siberia, where a robot has developed the ability to read human minds.

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
SZ-34/Suzi …. Dianne Weller
Doctor Lanning …. Michael Cochrane
Andrea Ashe …. Corrinne Weeks

Dramatised by Richard Kurti.

Producer/Director: Andrew Mark Sewell

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

15 minutes

Last on

Fri 5 Dec 202503:45

Credits

RoleContributor
Stevie ByerleyHermione Norris
QuinnBrendan Coyle
Andrea AsheCorrinne Wicks
Doctor LanningMichael Cochrane
SZ-34 (SUZI)Dianne Weller
AuthorIsaac Asimov
AdaptorRichard Kurti
DirectorAndrew Mark Sewell
ProducerAndrew Mark Sewell

Broadcasts

  • Thu 9 Feb 201710:45
  • Thu 9 Feb 201719:45
  • Thu 10 Jan 201918:00
  • Fri 11 Jan 201900:00
  • Thu 4 Dec 202508:45
  • Thu 4 Dec 202513:45
  • Thu 4 Dec 202519:45
  • Fri 5 Dec 202503:45

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