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Journey into Space: The Host
- Author
- Charles Chilton
- Narrator
- various
- Publisher
- BBC Audio
- Publish Date
- 1 May 2010
- Run Time
- 1 hour 10 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
A further BBC Radio episode of the classic science fiction series created by Charles Chilton.
In this exciting adventure, Jet Morgan and his crew receive a distress call from an abandoned space freighter. But when they board the ship, Jet and Doc discover a digitised personality locked inside the ship's computer - one with a deadly intent. The crew must find a way to defeat the vastly superior Host: for if they fail, they will not only all perish, but mankind will become a dispensable stepping stone to a new chapter in evolution...
Between 1953 and 1958, Journey into Space attracted millions of listeners, gripped by the mystery and promise of space exploration in weekly cliffhanging instalments. Toby Stephens stars as Jet Morgan, with David Jacobs - who appeared in the original radio series - as the Host, Chris Pavlo as Mitch, Alan Marriott as Doc and Jot Davies as Lemmy.
Also included are 10 minutes of behind-the-scenes out-takes from the radio recording.
Production Credits
Written by Julian Simpson.
Original music and sound design by David Chilton.
A Goldhawk Essential production for BBC Radio 4.
Cast
Jet - Toby Stephens
Doc/Enceladus Control - Alan Marriott
Lemmy - Jot Davies
Mitch - Chris Pavlo
The Host - David Jacobs
Edie - Jana Carpenter
JJ Andreev - Basher Savage
First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 27 June 2009.
©2010 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2010 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
Critics Review
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A fast-paced, innovative script is supported by excellent voice acting and sound effects, fully immersing the listener into the story. A first-rate return for a classic sci-fi series, and an excellent audio play in its own right
Cambs Times
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thanks to a mix of cryogenics and nostalgia, spacefaring '50s-style will linger in our imaginations for a while yet
SFX
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Details
- Author
- Charles Chilton
- Narrator
- various
- Duration
- 1 hour 10 minutes
- Release Date
- 1 May 2010
- ISBN
- 9781408439548
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- BBC Audio
- Genre
- Films, cinema, Television, Radio / podcasts
Synopsis
A further BBC Radio episode of the classic science fiction series created by Charles Chilton.In this exciting adventure, Jet Morgan and his crew receive a distress call from an abandoned space freighter. But when they board the ship, Jet and Doc discover a digitised personality locked inside the ship's computer - one with a deadly intent. The crew must find a way to defeat the vastly superior Host: for if they fail, they will not only all perish, but mankind will become a dispensable stepping stone to a new chapter in evolution...Between 1953 and 1958, Journey into Space attracted millions of listeners, gripped by the mystery and promise of space exploration in weekly cliffhanging instalments. Toby Stephens stars as Jet Morgan, with David Jacobs - who appeared in the original radio series - as the Host, Chris Pavlo as Mitch, Alan Marriott as Doc and Jot Davies as Lemmy.Also included are 10 minutes of behind-the-scenes out-takes from the radio recording.Production CreditsWritten by Julian Simpson.Original music and sound design by David Chilton.A Goldhawk Essential production for BBC Radio 4.CastJet - Toby StephensDoc/Enceladus Control - Alan MarriottLemmy - Jot DaviesMitch - Chris PavloThe Host - David JacobsEdie - Jana CarpenterJJ Andreev - Basher SavageFirst broadcast BBC Radio 4, 27 June 2009.©2010 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2010 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
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