Space 1999
2 primary works
Book 2
Space: 1999 Volume 2 - Earthbound
by Marc Platt, Iain Meadows, and Nicholas Briggs
Published 31 March 2022
These are dark times on Moonbase Alpha, and along comes an opportunity to return home to
Earth. For one of the Alphans, this is the end of their journey...
2.1 Mooncatcher by Marc Platt.
Strange alien messages are being beamed at Moonbase Alpha. Are they a welcome or a
warning? No one can tell.
When a giant object appears on the long-range scanners, stir-crazy Alpha personnel are keen to
investigate. But when Delta One's secrets begin to unfold, an unexpected and disturbing series
of events is set in motion.
2.2 Earthbound by Iain Meadows.
Is the Moon truly destined to roam the stars forever, or should the people of Alpha divert their
efforts towards a return mission to Earth? Koenig knows in his heart that Earth is lost to them.
But Commissioner Simmons is convinced returning home is a serious option.
Perhaps there's only one way to resolve the issue once and for all. But will an experiment in
democracy tear Alpha apart, leaving it open to incoming alien dangers?
2.3 Journey's End by Nicholas Briggs.
The Kaldosians have arrived. Can their advanced technology offer a solution to the Project
Earthbound mission?
Their leader, Zantor, makes an emotional connection. But will this only lead to heartbreak and
CAST: : Mark Bonnar (Commander John Koenig), Maria Teresa Creasey (Dr Helena Russell),
Timothy Bentinck (Space Commissioner Simmons), Clive Hayward (Professor Victor
Bergman), Susan Hingley (Sandra Benes/Alpha Computer), Glen McCready (Paul Morrow/Alan
Carter), Amaka Okafor (Dashka Kano), Jane Slavin (Jeanette du Plessis/Compere), Barnaby
Kay (Captain Zantor). Other parts played by members of the cast.
NOTE: This release contains adult material and may not be suitable for younger listeners.
Earth. For one of the Alphans, this is the end of their journey...
2.1 Mooncatcher by Marc Platt.
Strange alien messages are being beamed at Moonbase Alpha. Are they a welcome or a
warning? No one can tell.
When a giant object appears on the long-range scanners, stir-crazy Alpha personnel are keen to
investigate. But when Delta One's secrets begin to unfold, an unexpected and disturbing series
of events is set in motion.
2.2 Earthbound by Iain Meadows.
Is the Moon truly destined to roam the stars forever, or should the people of Alpha divert their
efforts towards a return mission to Earth? Koenig knows in his heart that Earth is lost to them.
But Commissioner Simmons is convinced returning home is a serious option.
Perhaps there's only one way to resolve the issue once and for all. But will an experiment in
democracy tear Alpha apart, leaving it open to incoming alien dangers?
2.3 Journey's End by Nicholas Briggs.
The Kaldosians have arrived. Can their advanced technology offer a solution to the Project
Earthbound mission?
Their leader, Zantor, makes an emotional connection. But will this only lead to heartbreak and
CAST: : Mark Bonnar (Commander John Koenig), Maria Teresa Creasey (Dr Helena Russell),
Timothy Bentinck (Space Commissioner Simmons), Clive Hayward (Professor Victor
Bergman), Susan Hingley (Sandra Benes/Alpha Computer), Glen McCready (Paul Morrow/Alan
Carter), Amaka Okafor (Dashka Kano), Jane Slavin (Jeanette du Plessis/Compere), Barnaby
Kay (Captain Zantor). Other parts played by members of the cast.
NOTE: This release contains adult material and may not be suitable for younger listeners.
Book 3
As the people of Moonbase Alpha continue their odyssey through space on their wandering
Moon, the longterm influences of their recent alien encounters start to impact upon their
course. But first, an infinity of possibilities opens up for them, with terrifying consequences. Contains three new stories:
3.1 Skull in the Sky by Marc Platt.
There’s a deluge upon the Moon that will change everything forever. The Alphans must adapt
and relationships will change. Then, above them, a portent of doom arrives.
3.2 The Godhead Interrogative by Nicholas Briggs.
Dashka Kano has been working on translating the alien script on Zantor’s artefact. She’s
beginning to make progress when one hundred objects are detected, advancing towards the
Moon. Dashka’s skills will be tested to the limit by the force of an ancient civilisation.
3.3 Dragon’s Domain by Nicholas Briggs.
Dr Helena Russell relates a tale of hope, terror and tragedy. The Alphans discover a potential
means to enact the will of their referendum and return to Earth. But the Ultra mission will be a
journey into unimaginable horror.
CAST: Mark Bonnar (Commander John Koenig), Maria Teresa Creasey (Dr Helena Russell),
Timothy Bentinck (Space Commissioner Simmons), Clive Hayward (Professor Victor
Bergman), Susan Hingley (Sandra Benes), Lara Lemon (Monique Bouchere), Glen McCready
(Alan Carter), Christopher Naylor (Godhead / Alien Captain), Amaka Okafor (Dashka Kano).
Other parts played by members of the cast.
Moon, the longterm influences of their recent alien encounters start to impact upon their
course. But first, an infinity of possibilities opens up for them, with terrifying consequences. Contains three new stories:
3.1 Skull in the Sky by Marc Platt.
There’s a deluge upon the Moon that will change everything forever. The Alphans must adapt
and relationships will change. Then, above them, a portent of doom arrives.
3.2 The Godhead Interrogative by Nicholas Briggs.
Dashka Kano has been working on translating the alien script on Zantor’s artefact. She’s
beginning to make progress when one hundred objects are detected, advancing towards the
Moon. Dashka’s skills will be tested to the limit by the force of an ancient civilisation.
3.3 Dragon’s Domain by Nicholas Briggs.
Dr Helena Russell relates a tale of hope, terror and tragedy. The Alphans discover a potential
means to enact the will of their referendum and return to Earth. But the Ultra mission will be a
journey into unimaginable horror.
CAST: Mark Bonnar (Commander John Koenig), Maria Teresa Creasey (Dr Helena Russell),
Timothy Bentinck (Space Commissioner Simmons), Clive Hayward (Professor Victor
Bergman), Susan Hingley (Sandra Benes), Lara Lemon (Monique Bouchere), Glen McCready
(Alan Carter), Christopher Naylor (Godhead / Alien Captain), Amaka Okafor (Dashka Kano).
Other parts played by members of the cast.