Tracks

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Abyss: Episode Nine Dec 21, 2020

By Matthew Broughton

The last ever episode of the conspiracy thriller.

As time runs out for Helen, the truth about Arca Island is revealed and she's offered an impossible choice.

A gripping thriller, Tracks was the first drama to hit the top of the iTunes podcast chart back in 2017. It went on to win Best Sound (BBC Audio Drama Awards) and Best Fiction (British Podcast Awards). Now Tracks is back with a fifth and final 9 part series.

All four previous series of Tracks are available now in full on BBC Sounds.

Helen… Olivia Poulet Freddy…. Jonathan Forbes Amina.... Emma Fryer The Architect.... Siân Phillips The Reporter.... Kathy Clugston The Medic.... Stefan Adegbola Frances.... Juno Robinson

Directed by James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales Production

Abyss: Episode Eight Dec 07, 2020

By Matthew Broughton

Episode eight of the conspiracy thriller's final series.

As the search for Arca Island continues, Helen is offered fresh hope that her life could be saved.

All four previous series of Tracks are available now in full on BBC Sounds.

Helen… Olivia Poulet Freddy…. Jonathan Forbes Professor Manuel.... Peter Marinker Amina.... Emma Fryer Frances.... Juno Robinson

Directed by James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales Production

Abyss: Episode Seven Nov 30, 2020

By Matthew Broughton

Episode seven of the conspiracy thriller's final series.

Helen gives up on her quest and hides away with Frances in her old house in Pembrokeshire. But sometimes the darkest dangers lurk inside.

All four previous series of Tracks are available now in full on BBC Sounds.

Helen… Olivia Poulet Freddy…. Jonathan Forbes Older Frances.... Scarlett Courtney Frances.... Juno Robinson

Directed by James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales Production

Abyss: Episode Two Nov 25, 2020

By Matthew Broughton

Episode two of the conspiracy thriller's final series.

Helen and Freddy drive back from Scotland with what could be proof that the sunken ship exists - the severed hand they found on the beach. But on the motorway they're being followed. And disaster awaits.

All four previous series of Tracks are available now in full on BBC Sounds.

Helen… Olivia Poulet Freddy…. Jonathan Forbes Amina.... Emma Fryer Rebecca.... Carys Eleri Frances.... Juno Robinson

Directed by James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales Production

Abyss: Episode Three Nov 24, 2020

By Caroline Horton.

Episode three of the gripping conspiracy thriller

Dr Helen Ash receives a call from Eddy’s daughter Lucy - there is a survivor, she is sick, and Lucy is hiding her in her University halls of residence.

All four previous series of Tracks are available now in full on BBC Sounds.

Helen… Olivia Poulet Freddy…. Jonathan Forbes Lucy…. Kiran Sonia Sawar Joanna.... Beatrice Engel Naani… Sindhu Vee Frances…Juno Robinson Lead writer.... Matthew Broughton

Directed by John Norton A BBC Cymru Wales Production

Abyss: Episode Six Nov 23, 2020

By Katherine Chandler.

Part 6 of the conspiracy thriller's final series.

An odd detail on the uniform of a drowned soldier leads Helen further down the rabbit hole. At a military base in North Wales she finds a new companion and a warehouse full of secrets.

All four previous series of Tracks are available now in full on BBC Sounds.

Helen… Olivia Poulet Freddy…. Jonathan Forbes Tec…. Dino Kelly Linda... Maria Pride Irene… Heather Craney The Assistant...Tom Mumford Frances… Juno Robinson

Series created by Matthew Broughton Directed by John Norton A BBC Cymru Wales Production

Abyss: Episode Five Nov 16, 2020

By Matthew Broughton

Episode five of the conspiracy thriller's final series.

Armed with the co-ordinates of the sunken ship, Helen and Freddy head down beneath the waves in search of the truth. But dark secrets await them in the deep abyss of the ocean.

All four previous series of Tracks are available now in full on BBC Sounds.

Helen… Olivia Poulet Freddy…. Jonathan Forbes Valerie Peluso.... Juliet Cowan Barbara.... Barbara Flynn

Directed by James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales Production

Abyss: Episode Four Nov 09, 2020

By Lucy Catherine.

Part four of the conspiracy thriller's final series.

A strange cannister recovered from the sunken ship contains seeds from the global seed bank. Helen and Freddy head to Svalbard, a remote island in the Arctic circle, to find out more. As storm clouds gather, nothing is quite as it seems in the darkening North.

All four previous series of Tracks are available now in full on BBC Sounds.

Helen… Olivia Poulet Freddy… Jonathan Forbes Oskar … David Menkin Farouk... Amir El-Masry Henning... Dino Kelly Lead writer.... Matthew Broughton

Directed by James Robinson Produced by John Norton A BBC Cymru Wales Production

Abyss: Episode One Nov 09, 2020

By Matthew Broughton

The final series of the conspiracy thriller begins.

Dr Helen Ash is coming to terms with the fact she has just 9 months to live, when she’s emailed a video of a boat mysteriously sinking in stormy seas. And the email is from her dead father.

All four previous series of Tracks are available now in full on BBC Sounds.

Helen… Olivia Poulet Freddy…. Jonathan Forbes Eddy…. Mark Bonnar Lucy…. Kiran Sonia Sawar Yvonne…. Bettrys Jones Cancer Specialist…. Finlay Robertson

Directed by James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales Production

Chimera: Episode Nine Dec 27, 2018

Part 9 of the conspiracy thriller. Written by Matthew Broughton, starring Hattie Morahan and Jonathan Forbes.

Helen gives birth as the series reaches its thrilling climax.

A gripping thriller, chart topping podcast and winner of Best Sound (BBC Audio Drama Awards) and Best Fiction (British Podcast Awards), now Tracks is back with another 9 part headphone filling thrill-ride.

Helen…. Hattie Morahan Freddy….. Jonathan Forbes Chloe…. Sinead Matthews Rebecca…. Carys Eleri Policeman…. Don Gilet Mechanic…. Lewis Bray

Directed by James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales Production

Episode Eight Dec 20, 2018

Part 8 of the conspiracy thriller. Written by Matthew Broughton, starring Hattie Morahan and Jonathan Forbes.

Helen discovers the truth behind her mystery pregnancy.

Helen…. Hattie Morahan Freddy….. Jonathan Forbes Rachel…. Fiona O’Shaughnessy Mrs Soames…. Emma Handy Dr Grace…. Claire Cage Dawn…. Saffron Coomber Doctor…. Sean Murray Andrea…. Eiry Thomas

Directed by James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales Production

Chimera: Episode Seven Dec 13, 2018

Part 7 of the conspiracy thriller. Written by Timothy X Atack, starring Hattie Morahan and Jonathan Forbes.

When Helen and Freddy discover a bunker which holds the secret of ‘Patient Zero’, they must form an unlikely alliance to get inside.

Helen…. Hattie Morahan Freddy….. Jonathan Forbes Astrid…. Lea Mornar Angelo…. Francois Pandolfo Martinsen…. Simon Armstrong

Lead writer…. Matthew Broughton Directed by James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales Production

Chimera: Episode Six Dec 06, 2018

Part 6 of the conspiracy thriller. Written by Caroline Horton, starring Hattie Morahan.

Helen forms an unlikely friendship with another patient in the psychiatric hospital where she's been sectioned. The decision whether to terminate her unexplained pregnancy hangs over her.

Helen…. Hattie Morahan Freddy….. Jonathan Forbes Nasrah…. Amerah Saleh Lance.... Adam Deacon Andrea….. Eiry Thomas Nasrah's Father….. Bijan Daneshmand Policewoman.... Emma Handy

Lead writer…. Matthew Broughton Directed by Rebecca Lloyd-Evans Produced by James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales Production

Chimera: Episode Five Nov 29, 2018

Part 5 of the conspiracy thriller. Written by Matthew Broughton, starring Hattie Morahan and Jonathan Forbes.

As Helen discovers the true identity of the man she saw survive the fall of the Slate building, a dangerous relationship develops.

Helen…. Hattie Morahan Freddy….. Jonathan Forbes Frank.... Morgan Watkins Rebecca…. Carys Eleri Canewick.... Matthew Gravelle Security Guard….. Richard Nichols

Directed by James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales Production

Chimera: Episode Four Nov 22, 2018

Part 4 of the conspiracy thriller. Written by Lucy Catherine, starring Hattie Morahan and Jonathan Forbes.

A near-death experience and a mysterious text message lead Helen to contemplate a sinister connection between her unborn baby and genetically engineered cattle.

Helen…. Hattie Morahan Freddy….. Jonathan Forbes Dr Wolfs.... Rhodri Meilir Sam.... Morgan Watkins Receptionist.... Jeanette Percival

Lead writer.... Matthew Broughton Directed by Carl Prekopp Produced by James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales Production

Chimera: Episode Three Nov 15, 2018

Part three of the conspiracy thriller. Written by Matt Hartley . Starring Hattie Morahan and Jonathan Forbes.

Helen and Freddy explore the dark underbelly of the trade in human eggs. A gripping thriller, chart-topping podcast and winner of Best Sound (BBC Audio Drama Awards) and Best Fiction (British Podcast Awards), now Tracks is back with another 9 part headphone-filling thrill-ride. Helen…. Hattie Morahan Freddy….. Jonathan Forbes Dr Geffroy.... Richard Elfyn Dr. Solomon.... Kerry Shale Katrina.... Elina Alminas Dr. Williams.... Carys Eleri

Lead writer.... Matthew Broughton Directed by Rebecca Lloyd-Evans Produced by James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales Production

Chimera: Episode Two Nov 08, 2018

Part two of the conspiracy thriller by Matthew Broughton. Starring Hattie Morahan and Jonathan Forbes.

In the aftermath of the Slate disaster, Helen investigates another building that collapsed 30 years ago – a fertility clinic in Snowdonia run by medical pioneers, Mayflower.

A gripping thriller, chart-topping podcast and winner of Best Sound (BBC Audio Drama Awards) and Best Fiction (British Podcast Awards), now Tracks is back with another 9 part headphone-filling thrill-ride.

Helen…. Hattie Morahan Freddy….. Jonathan Forbes Mark….. Rhodri Meilir Claire….. Eiry Thomas Tim….. Stewart Wright

Directed by James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales Production

Chimera: Episode One Nov 01, 2018

The return of the conspiracy thriller by Matthew Broughton. Starring Hattie Morahan and Jonathan Forbes.

Dr Helen Ash discovers she’s pregnant, but she hasn’t had sex since her husband died 18 months ago. And things are about to get stranger…

Helen…. Hattie Morahan Freddy….. Jonathan Forbes Megan….. Zahra Ahmadi Dr Grace…. Clare Cage Mr D…. Marc Danbury

Directed by James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales Production

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