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 Byerley 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 written over 60 years ago, Isaac Asimov's stories are becoming truer with every day that passes. The world that he imagined is now upon us.
With Hermione Norris as Stevie Byerley, Brendan Coyle as Quinn, Gary Turner as Dr Black, Nicholas Briggs as Nestor Robots and Diane Spencer as the Psychiatrist.
Dramatised by Richard Kurti
Produced and Directed by Andrew Mark Sewell
A B7 production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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| 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 2017 10:41Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4- Wed 8 Feb 2017 19:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Wed 9 Jan 2019 18:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 10 Jan 2019 00:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
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