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2002

First Show: 24 Jan, 2002 Last Show: 14 Feb, 2002
Number Shows: 4 Audition Show: none


Series Description:

Fans of Old-Time radio and science fiction undoubtedly know of the
1950's DIMENSION X and X MINUS ONE series that aired on NBC stations
in the United States. These brought some of the very best stories of
noted science fiction authors of the day to the airwaves. Continuing
in this tradition, a series of four radio plays aired early in 2002
over BBC Radio 4. The series was entitled "Chillers" or, from a BBC
promo note, "Chillers, Four Tales of Terror".

All four plays were dramatized by Mike Walker, winner of the 2001
Gold Sony Award for Drama, for his original science fiction fable
"Alpha". Series producer was Ned Chaillet who produced "Man In Snow",
winner of the 2001 Bronze Sony Award for Drama. Mr. Chaillet also
directed two of the plays. The other two were directed by Rachel
Horan, a young director from Dublin who had previously directed a
number of plays for BBC Radio 4.

The plays aired on Radio 4 on Thursdays at 11 PM, each play running
30 minutes. As in the radio plays of the 50's, they bring to radio
the stories of major science fiction authors but with the use of
modern techniques. Each is an very enjoyable listen.


Play Descriptions:

"Who Goes There?" by John W. Cambell

An alien being is found frozen in the ice of Antarctica. When it
is thawed, it awakens, to become a threat to the small base camp.
In fact, it's a threat to all life on earth, as it can change
shape and absorb the life and bodies of every living thing it
comes in contact with.

If this sounds familiar, is should. It was made twice into a
Hollywood movie, both times under the title, "The Thing".

Mr. Cambell, no stranger to Old-Time Radio, narrated the science
fiction series, EXPOLRING TOMORROW, in the late 1950's.

"I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream" by Harlan Ellison

This is a tale of five people kept alive by AM, a computer that
came alive, waged war and won against mankind. It's hatred of
mankind is so profound, that it kept these five alive only to
torture them.

The author, Harlan Ellison, takes the role of AM ("I think,
therefore I AM") in one of the most famous stories of the
twentieth century.

"Delta Sly Honey" by Lucius Shepard

Taking place in the Vietnam War era, this is the story of a
Southern country boy who exorcises his demons making late night
broadcasts to phantom military units. Then, one answers.

"Corona" by Samuel R. Delaney

This is the story of an injured man and a girl who seeks death to
free her from the pain that comes from her telepathic ability.
Their common bond is a pop musician who offers peace to both.


Chronological Log:

Num Air Date Title / Author / Director / Cast
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1 24 Jan, 2002 "Who Goes There?"
Author: John W. Cambell
Director: Rachel Horan
Cast: MacReady ................. Liam Brennan
Professor Blair ......... Ioan Meredith
Dr Norris ................... Cyril Nri
Commander Gary ..... Christopher Godwin
Kinner .................... Harry Myers
Connant .................. Colin Adrian
2 31 Jan, 2002 "I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream"
Author: Harlan Ellison
Director: Ned Chaillet
Cast: Ted ........................ David Soul
AM ..................... Harlan Ellison
Ellen ...................... Abi Eniola
Nimdok .................... Ewan Bailey
Gorrister ................ David Timson
Benny .................... Jason O'Mara
Music: Wilfredo Acosta
3 07 Feb, 2002 "Delta Sly Honey"
Author: Lucius Shepard
Director: Ned Chaillet
Cast: Lieutenant Curt ......... Corey Johnson
Randall J. Willingham .. Robert Petkoff
Sergeant Moon ............. Sam Douglas
Delta Sly Marines ......... Ben Onwukwe
4 14 Feb, 2002 "Corona"
Author: Samuel R. Delaney
Director: Rachel Horan
Cast: Lee ................. Josie Kook-Clarke
Buddy .................... Walter Lewis
Mom ........................ Dona Croll
Bim ..................... John Moraitis
Dr. Gross ............. William Roberts
Big Foot .................. Bill Bailey


Last Update: May 20, 2004


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