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When a plane crashes in West Wales a dark mystery begins to unfold. The first in a major new nine-part conspiracy thriller, starring Romola Garai. Written by Matthew Broughton.
The first in a major nine-part conspiracy thriller, starring Romola Garai. Written by Matthew Broughton.
When Dr Helen Ash witnesses the brutal and disturbing crash of the plane that is carrying her father, the incident sets her on an investigation into a dark conspiracy. Florian Chauvin was flying to Wales to tell his daughter something important, but his plane fell out of the sky.
What was Florian coming to tell Helen? Who was he travelling with? And why did his plane crash?
Tracks: A story in nine parts about life, death and the human brain.
Helen…. Romola Garai
Michael…. Alex Beckett
Freddy….. Jonathan Forbes
Rosie…. Susan Jameson
Miranda…. Suzanne Packer
The Policeman…. Matthew Gravelle
The Pilot….. Richard Nichols
Mrs Trewin…. Caroline Berry
Susan…. Claire Cage
Florian…. Sean Baker
Original music by Stu Barker
Directed in Wales by James Robinson
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Helen | Romola Garai |
| Michael | Alex Beckett |
| Freddy | Jonathan Forbes |
| Rosie | Susan Jameson |
| Miranda | Suzanne Packer |
| The Policeman | Matthew Gravelle |
| The Pilot | Richard Nichols |
| Mrs Trewin | Caroline Berry |
| Susan | Claire Cage |
| Florian | Sean Baker |
| Director | James Robinson |
| Writer | Matthew Broughton |
Broadcasts
- Tue 9 Aug 2016 14:15±«Óătv Radio 4
- Sat 30 May 2020 21:00±«Óătv Radio 4
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