The Evitable Conflict
Stevie's meteoric rise to power leads to a final showdown with Quinn, finally revealing her secret. Stars Hermione Norris.
Stevie's meteoric rise to power leads to a final showdown with Quinn, finally revealing her secret.
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, Derek Riddell as the Doctor, Diane Spencer as the Legal Secretary and Robert Blackwood as the Tour Guide.
Dramatised by Richard Kurti
Produced and Directed by Andrew Mark Sewell
A B7 production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Stevie Byerley | Hermione Norris |
| Quinn | Brendan Coyle |
| Doctor | Derek Riddell |
| Legal Secretary | Diane Spencer |
| Tour Guide | Rob Blackwood |
| Author | Isaac Asimov |
| Adaptor | Richard Kurti |
| Director | Andrew Mark Sewell |
| Producer | Andrew Mark Sewell |
Broadcasts
Fri 10 Feb 2017 10:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4- Fri 10 Feb 2017 19:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Fri 11 Jan 2019 18:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 12 Jan 2019 00:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
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