Survivors
4 primary works
Book 2
It begins with just a few people falling ill. Another flu virus that spreads around the globe. And then the reports begin that people are dying...When most of the world's population is wiped out, a handful of survivors are left to pick up the pieces. Cities become graveyards. Technology becomes largely obsolete. Mankind must start again...1: Dark Rain by Ken Bentley. Months after the plague, storms batter the country. As Abby resumes the search for her son, Jackie and Daniel fight for their lives. 2: Mother's Courage by Louise Jameson. The search for Peter leads to Aberystwyth, and a community of women who have cut themselves off from the outside world. But what appears to be a safe haven could be nothing of the sort...3: The Hunted by Ken Bentley. Greg, Daniel and Russell need the help of survivalist Irvin Warner, who is hiding out in the Brecon Beacons. But predators are roaming in the barren countryside too...4: Savages by Matt Fitton. Wounded, split apart and fighting for their lives, the survivors discover that survival isn't everything. Starring Lucy Fleming, Ian McCulloch and Carolyn Seymour reprising their roles from the original Seventies Survivors series.
Featuring Louise Jameson from classic Doctor Who, Tim Bentinck (The Archers, The Thick of It), this full-cast audio drama is brought to life with eerily engrosing sound design and a brand new, cinematic music score. Series 1 of Big Finish's Survivors was recently nominated in the BBC Audio Drama Awards. Cast: Lucy Fleming (Jenny Richards), Ian McCulloch (Greg Preston), John Banks (Daniel Connor), Louise Jameson (Jackie Burchall), Carolyn Seymour (Abby Grant), Bernard Holley (George Ridley), Tim Treloar (Russell Baines), Chris Finney (Hargreaves/Jenkins), Fiona Sheehan (Molly), Rachel Atkins (Charlotte), Jane Slavin (Jane), Tim Bentinck (Irvin Warner), Allison McKenzie (Patricia Gallagher).
Featuring Louise Jameson from classic Doctor Who, Tim Bentinck (The Archers, The Thick of It), this full-cast audio drama is brought to life with eerily engrosing sound design and a brand new, cinematic music score. Series 1 of Big Finish's Survivors was recently nominated in the BBC Audio Drama Awards. Cast: Lucy Fleming (Jenny Richards), Ian McCulloch (Greg Preston), John Banks (Daniel Connor), Louise Jameson (Jackie Burchall), Carolyn Seymour (Abby Grant), Bernard Holley (George Ridley), Tim Treloar (Russell Baines), Chris Finney (Hargreaves/Jenkins), Fiona Sheehan (Molly), Rachel Atkins (Charlotte), Jane Slavin (Jane), Tim Bentinck (Irvin Warner), Allison McKenzie (Patricia Gallagher).
Book 7
Survivors - Series 7
by Roland Moore, Simon Clark, Matt Fitton, and Christopher Hatherall
Published 31 December 2017
Four new battles for survival, from the world of Terry Nation's cult-classic series. The world has ended. The `Death' pandemic crossed continents, sparing only a fraction of the global population. The survivors are now trying to pick up the pieces and rebuild society - to create a new future. But with no cities, no laws, no technology, everyone must start over. And the worst of human nature has survived along with the best. Four new battles for survival, from the world of Terry Nation's cult-classic series; 7.1 Journey's End by Roland Moore, 7.2 Legacy by Simon Clark, 7.3 Old Friends by Matt Fitton and 7.4 Reconnection by Christopher Hatherall. Cast: Carolyn Seymour (Abby Grant), Ian McCulloch (Greg Preston), Lucy Fleming (Jenny), Louise Jameson (Jackie Burchall), Helen Goldwyn (Ruth Anderson), Zoe Tapper (Evelyn Piper), Katherine Rose Morley (Sonia Meadows), Brian Protheroe (Abraham / Gruff), Ewan Bailey (Garth Warren / PA Announcer), Harry Myers (Neville Trent),
Susie Emmett (Sylvia Jeffries), Graham Seed (Barstow/ Soldier), Justin Avoth (Clock-Winder / Blair), John Banks (Daniel Connor), Alistair Mackenzie (Nick), Jamie Laird (Ewan). NOTE: Survivors contains adult material and is not suitable for younger listeners.
Susie Emmett (Sylvia Jeffries), Graham Seed (Barstow/ Soldier), Justin Avoth (Clock-Winder / Blair), John Banks (Daniel Connor), Alistair Mackenzie (Nick), Jamie Laird (Ewan). NOTE: Survivors contains adult material and is not suitable for younger listeners.
Book 8
Survivors - Series 8
by Christopher Hatherall, Jane Slavin, Lisa McMullin, and Roland Moore
Published 31 January 2019
The world has ended. The `Death' pandemic crossed continents, sparing only a fraction of the global population. The survivors are now trying to pick up the pieces and rebuild society - to create a new future. But with no cities, no laws, no technology, everyone must start over. And the worst of human nature has survived along with the best. Bandit Train by Christopher Hatherall. Society is slowly rebuilding. Abby and Jenny are transporting supplies between settlements. Craig is learning how to run the steam engines on lines cleared by Greg Preston. But there are still those who just want to take. And their train is about to come under attack. Robert by Jane Slavin. Once, Robert Malcolm had a complicated life. His wife in an institution, his girlfriend running a struggling business, he was out of the army and without a place in the world. When the Death came, it meant many things to many people. For Robert, it meant freedom. The Lost Boys by Lisa McMullin.Peter Grant is alive. He is with Robert Malcolm’s army of boy soldiers, learning to survive. Building a better future. But medic Ruth has her suspicions when she visits the camp. And Craig is about to find out what it takes to become a recruit.Village of Dust by Roland Moore.
Abby, still desperate for the reunion she’s been seeking for years, now knows that Peter is part of an army. Meanwhile, Jenny realises that someone is drawing plans against her budding Federation. A war is coming, and mother and son are on different sides. This revisit and continuation of the hit 1970s BBC series has been one of producer Big Finish's most critically-acclaimed works having been short-listed in nominations for both the 2015 and 2016 BBC Audio Drama Awards. This full-cast audio drama is brought to life with eerily engrossing sound design and a brand new, cinematic music score. NOTE: Survivors contains adult material and is not suitable for younger listeners. CAST: Carolyn Seymour (Abby), Lucy Fleming (Jenny Richards), Helen Goldwyn (Ruth), George Watkins (Craig), Wendy Craig (Elsie / Celia / Dr Portman), Joel James Davison
(Peter Grant), Hywel Morgan (Robert Malcolm), Gyuri Sarossy (Derek Gibb), Richard Popple (Kilby), Homer Todiwala
(Scotty / Soldier), Susie Emmett (Twig), Jane Slavin (Julia / Mrs Brock), Vikash Bhai (Jesus), Isla Carter (Cayla Kenny),
Eddie Eyre(Seth Pilkington), Katherine Rose Morley (Sonia Meadows), Susan Hingley (Jiao Li).
Abby, still desperate for the reunion she’s been seeking for years, now knows that Peter is part of an army. Meanwhile, Jenny realises that someone is drawing plans against her budding Federation. A war is coming, and mother and son are on different sides. This revisit and continuation of the hit 1970s BBC series has been one of producer Big Finish's most critically-acclaimed works having been short-listed in nominations for both the 2015 and 2016 BBC Audio Drama Awards. This full-cast audio drama is brought to life with eerily engrossing sound design and a brand new, cinematic music score. NOTE: Survivors contains adult material and is not suitable for younger listeners. CAST: Carolyn Seymour (Abby), Lucy Fleming (Jenny Richards), Helen Goldwyn (Ruth), George Watkins (Craig), Wendy Craig (Elsie / Celia / Dr Portman), Joel James Davison
(Peter Grant), Hywel Morgan (Robert Malcolm), Gyuri Sarossy (Derek Gibb), Richard Popple (Kilby), Homer Todiwala
(Scotty / Soldier), Susie Emmett (Twig), Jane Slavin (Julia / Mrs Brock), Vikash Bhai (Jesus), Isla Carter (Cayla Kenny),
Eddie Eyre(Seth Pilkington), Katherine Rose Morley (Sonia Meadows), Susan Hingley (Jiao Li).
Book 9
Series 9
by Jane Slavin, Chrisopher Hatherall, Roland Moore, and Andrew Smith.
Published 31 July 2019
The world has ended. The `Death’ pandemic crossed continents, sparing only a fraction of the global population. The survivors are now trying to pick up the pieces and rebuild society - to create a new future. But with no cities, no laws, no technology, everyone must start over. And the worst of human nature has survived along with the best. Four new battles for survival, from the world of Terry Nation's cult-classic series. 9.1 The Farm by Jane Slavin, 9.2 Hearts and Minds by Christopher Hatherall
9.3 Fade Out by Roland Moore and 9.4 Conflict by Andrew Smith. CAST: Carolyn Seymour (Abby Grant), Lucy Fleming (Jenny Richards), Helen Goldwyn (Ruth Anderson), George Watkins (Craig), Isla Carter (Cayla Kenny), Richenda Carey (Meg Pritchard), Issy Van Randwyck (Beryl Howarth), Lizzie Stables (Victoria), Leighton Pugh (Frank/ Derek/Wilkins), Ashley Zhangazha (Andrew/Spencer Friend), Daniel Goode (Proctor/ Charlie/ John), Owen Aaronovitch (Robin Bunce/ Guy), Hywel Morgan (Robert Malcolm), Joel James Davison (Peter Grant), Mark Elstob (Roddy Lawson). Other parts played by members of the cast. NOTE: Survivors contains adult material and is not suitable for younger listeners.
9.3 Fade Out by Roland Moore and 9.4 Conflict by Andrew Smith. CAST: Carolyn Seymour (Abby Grant), Lucy Fleming (Jenny Richards), Helen Goldwyn (Ruth Anderson), George Watkins (Craig), Isla Carter (Cayla Kenny), Richenda Carey (Meg Pritchard), Issy Van Randwyck (Beryl Howarth), Lizzie Stables (Victoria), Leighton Pugh (Frank/ Derek/Wilkins), Ashley Zhangazha (Andrew/Spencer Friend), Daniel Goode (Proctor/ Charlie/ John), Owen Aaronovitch (Robin Bunce/ Guy), Hywel Morgan (Robert Malcolm), Joel James Davison (Peter Grant), Mark Elstob (Roddy Lawson). Other parts played by members of the cast. NOTE: Survivors contains adult material and is not suitable for younger listeners.