The Book Of Strange New Things, By Michel Faber

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20141006

20180514 (BBC7)
20200302 (R4)

Joe Armstrong, Hayley Atwell and Dougray Scott star in this adaptation of the powerful novel by Michel Faber (Under the Skin, Crimson Petal and the White).

Adapted for radio by Miranda Emmerson.

Directed by Emma Harding.

A devoted husband faces the mission of a lifetime galaxies away from his wife.

20141007

20180515 (BBC7)
20200303 (R4)

Joe Armstrong, Hayley Atwell and Dougray Scott star in this adaptation of the powerful novel by Michel Faber (Under the Skin, Crimson Petal and the White).

In today's episode, Peter starts to explore the USIC base on Oasis, but is eager to meet his new flock - the planet's enigmatic native inhabitants. Back on Earth, the weather is doing strange things.

Adapted for radio by Miranda Emmerson

Directed by Emma Harding

Peter starts to explore the base on Oasis but is keen to meet his new flock.

20141008

20180516 (BBC7)
20200304 (R4)

Joe Armstrong, Hayley Atwell and Dougray Scott star in this adaptation of the powerful novel by Michel Faber (Under the Skin, Crimson Petal and the White).

In today's episode, USIC pharmacist Grainger drives Peter out to the nearest settlement for his first encounter with his new flock - the planet's enigmatic native inhabitants. But the letters from his wife Beatrice back on Earth tell of food shortages and natural disaster.

Adapted for radio by Miranda Emmerson

Directed by Emma Harding

Peter has his first encounter with his new flock, the native Oasans.

20141009

20180517 (BBC7)
20200305 (R4)

Joe Armstrong, Hayley Atwell and Dougray Scott star in this adaptation of the extraordinary novel by Michel Faber (Under the Skin, Crimson Petal and the White).

In today's episode, Peter shows his Oasan congregation some photos of life on Earth. But as life on Earth becomes increasingly difficult, the distance between him and Beatrice grows ever vaster.

Adapted for radio by Miranda Emmerson

Directed by Emma Harding.

20141010

20180518 (BBC7)
20200306 (R4)

Joe Armstrong, Hayley Atwell and Dougray Scott star in this adaptation of the astonishing novel by Michel Faber (Under the Skin, Crimson Petal and the White).

Set in the near future, it tells the story of Peter, devoted husband and devoted man of faith, as he is called to the mission of a lifetime, one that takes him galaxies away from his wife, Beatrice. Peter has travelled to a far distant planet, called Oasis, where an enigmatic corporation called USIC have a base. He has been employed as Christian missionary to the native inhabitants - a gentle, peaceable community, who have welcomed Peter to their settlement and are eager to hear the teachings of the Bible, a book they call 'The Book of Strange New Things'.

In today's episode, Peter is called to preside over a funeral service of one of his colleagues on the USIC base. And for Bea, back on Earth, life grows increasingly complicated.

Adapted for radio by Miranda Emmerson.

Directed by Emma Harding.

Peter presides over the funeral service for one of his colleagues on the USIC base.

20141013

20180521 (BBC7)
20200309 (R4)

Joe Armstrong, Hayley Atwell and Dougray Scott star in Miranda Emmerson's adaptation of the extraordinary novel by Michel Faber (Under the Skin, Crimson Petal and the White).

Peter has travelled to a far distant planet, called Oasis, where an enigmatic corporation called USIC have a base. He has been employed as Christian missionary to the native inhabitants - a gentle, peaceable community, who have welcomed Peter to their settlement and are eager to hear the teachings of the Bible, a book they call 'The Book of Strange New Things'.

In today's episode, Bea has big news for Peter.

Adapted for radio by Miranda Emmerson

Directed by Emma Harding

Bea has big news for her husband Peter, now a missionary on a distant planet called Oasis.

20141014

20180522 (BBC7)
20200310 (R4)

Joe Armstrong, Hayley Atwell and Dougray Scott star in Miranda Emmerson's adaptation of the extraordinary novel by Michel Faber (Under the Skin, Crimson Petal and the White).

In today's episode, Peter attempts to bridge the vast distance between Oasis and Earth and reconnect with his wife, Bea.

Directed by Emma Harding.

From his mission on distant Oasis, Peter tries to reconnect with his wife Bea.

20141015

20180523 (BBC7)
20200311 (R4)

Joe Armstrong, Hayley Atwell and Dougray Scott star in Miranda Emmerson's adaptation of the extraordinary novel by Michel Faber (Under the Skin, Crimson Petal and the White).

In today's episode, Bea and Peter's relationship comes under strain.

Directed by Emma Harding

Bea and Peter's relationship reaches crisis point, as Peter's mission continues.

20141016

20180524 (BBC7)
20200312 (R4)

Joe Armstrong, Hayley Atwell and Dougray Scott star in Miranda Emmerson's adaptation of the extraordinary novel by Michel Faber (Under the Skin, Crimson Petal and the White).

In today's episode, life on Earth pushes Bea to breaking point, while on Oasis, Peter has a curious encounter.

Directed by Emma Harding.

Life on Earth pushes Bea to breaking point while, on Oasis, Peter has a curious encounter.

10 LAST

20141017

20180525 (BBC7)
20200313 (R4)

Joe Armstrong, Hayley Atwell and Dougray Scott star in Miranda Emmerson's adaptation of the extraordinary novel by Michel Faber (Under the Skin, Crimson Petal and the White).

In today's episode, Peter is horrified to find Jesus Lover 5 gravely ill in Intensive Care. And on Earth, a pregnant Bea faces an uncertain future.

Directed by Emma Harding.

Episodes

Episode	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	20141006	20180514 (BBC7) 20200302 (R4)	Joe Armstrong, Hayley Atwell and Dougray Scott star in this adaptation of the powerful novel by Michel Faber (Under the Skin, Crimson Petal and the White). Adapted for radio by Miranda Emmerson. Directed by Emma Harding. A devoted husband faces the mission of a lifetime galaxies away from his wife.
02	20141007	20180515 (BBC7) 20200303 (R4)	Joe Armstrong, Hayley Atwell and Dougray Scott star in this adaptation of the powerful novel by Michel Faber (Under the Skin, Crimson Petal and the White). In today's episode, Peter starts to explore the USIC base on Oasis, but is eager to meet his new flock - the planet's enigmatic native inhabitants. Back on Earth, the weather is doing strange things. Adapted for radio by Miranda Emmerson Directed by Emma Harding Peter starts to explore the base on Oasis but is keen to meet his new flock.
03	20141008	20180516 (BBC7) 20200304 (R4)	Joe Armstrong, Hayley Atwell and Dougray Scott star in this adaptation of the powerful novel by Michel Faber (Under the Skin, Crimson Petal and the White). In today's episode, USIC pharmacist Grainger drives Peter out to the nearest settlement for his first encounter with his new flock - the planet's enigmatic native inhabitants. But the letters from his wife Beatrice back on Earth tell of food shortages and natural disaster. Adapted for radio by Miranda Emmerson Directed by Emma Harding Peter has his first encounter with his new flock, the native Oasans.
04	20141009	20180517 (BBC7) 20200305 (R4)	Joe Armstrong, Hayley Atwell and Dougray Scott star in this adaptation of the extraordinary novel by Michel Faber (Under the Skin, Crimson Petal and the White). In today's episode, Peter shows his Oasan congregation some photos of life on Earth. But as life on Earth becomes increasingly difficult, the distance between him and Beatrice grows ever vaster. Adapted for radio by Miranda Emmerson Directed by Emma Harding.
05	20141010	20180518 (BBC7) 20200306 (R4)	Joe Armstrong, Hayley Atwell and Dougray Scott star in this adaptation of the astonishing novel by Michel Faber (Under the Skin, Crimson Petal and the White). Set in the near future, it tells the story of Peter, devoted husband and devoted man of faith, as he is called to the mission of a lifetime, one that takes him galaxies away from his wife, Beatrice. Peter has travelled to a far distant planet, called Oasis, where an enigmatic corporation called USIC have a base. He has been employed as Christian missionary to the native inhabitants - a gentle, peaceable community, who have welcomed Peter to their settlement and are eager to hear the teachings of the Bible, a book they call 'The Book of Strange New Things'. In today's episode, Peter is called to preside over a funeral service of one of his colleagues on the USIC base. And for Bea, back on Earth, life grows increasingly complicated. Adapted for radio by Miranda Emmerson. Directed by Emma Harding. Peter presides over the funeral service for one of his colleagues on the USIC base.
06	20141013	20180521 (BBC7) 20200309 (R4)	Joe Armstrong, Hayley Atwell and Dougray Scott star in Miranda Emmerson's adaptation of the extraordinary novel by Michel Faber (Under the Skin, Crimson Petal and the White). Peter has travelled to a far distant planet, called Oasis, where an enigmatic corporation called USIC have a base. He has been employed as Christian missionary to the native inhabitants - a gentle, peaceable community, who have welcomed Peter to their settlement and are eager to hear the teachings of the Bible, a book they call 'The Book of Strange New Things'. In today's episode, Bea has big news for Peter. Adapted for radio by Miranda Emmerson Directed by Emma Harding Bea has big news for her husband Peter, now a missionary on a distant planet called Oasis.
07	20141014	20180522 (BBC7) 20200310 (R4)	Joe Armstrong, Hayley Atwell and Dougray Scott star in Miranda Emmerson's adaptation of the extraordinary novel by Michel Faber (Under the Skin, Crimson Petal and the White). Peter has travelled to a far distant planet, called Oasis, where an enigmatic corporation called USIC have a base. He has been employed as Christian missionary to the native inhabitants - a gentle, peaceable community, who have welcomed Peter to their settlement and are eager to hear the teachings of the Bible, a book they call 'The Book of Strange New Things'. In today's episode, Peter attempts to bridge the vast distance between Oasis and Earth and reconnect with his wife, Bea. Directed by Emma Harding. From his mission on distant Oasis, Peter tries to reconnect with his wife Bea.
08	20141015	20180523 (BBC7) 20200311 (R4)	Joe Armstrong, Hayley Atwell and Dougray Scott star in Miranda Emmerson's adaptation of the extraordinary novel by Michel Faber (Under the Skin, Crimson Petal and the White). Peter has travelled to a far distant planet, called Oasis, where an enigmatic corporation called USIC have a base. He has been employed as Christian missionary to the native inhabitants - a gentle, peaceable community, who have welcomed Peter to their settlement and are eager to hear the teachings of the Bible, a book they call 'The Book of Strange New Things'. In today's episode, Bea and Peter's relationship comes under strain. Directed by Emma Harding Bea and Peter's relationship reaches crisis point, as Peter's mission continues.
09	20141016	20180524 (BBC7) 20200312 (R4)	Joe Armstrong, Hayley Atwell and Dougray Scott star in Miranda Emmerson's adaptation of the extraordinary novel by Michel Faber (Under the Skin, Crimson Petal and the White). Peter has travelled to a far distant planet, called Oasis, where an enigmatic corporation called USIC have a base. He has been employed as Christian missionary to the native inhabitants - a gentle, peaceable community, who have welcomed Peter to their settlement and are eager to hear the teachings of the Bible, a book they call 'The Book of Strange New Things'. In today's episode, life on Earth pushes Bea to breaking point, while on Oasis, Peter has a curious encounter. Directed by Emma Harding. Life on Earth pushes Bea to breaking point while, on Oasis, Peter has a curious encounter.
10 LAST	20141017	20180525 (BBC7) 20200313 (R4)	Joe Armstrong, Hayley Atwell and Dougray Scott star in Miranda Emmerson's adaptation of the extraordinary novel by Michel Faber (Under the Skin, Crimson Petal and the White). Peter has travelled to a far distant planet, called Oasis, where an enigmatic corporation called USIC have a base. He has been employed as Christian missionary to the native inhabitants - a gentle, peaceable community, who have welcomed Peter to their settlement and are eager to hear the teachings of the Bible, a book they call 'The Book of Strange New Things'. In today's episode, Peter is horrified to find Jesus Lover 5 gravely ill in Intensive Care. And on Earth, a pregnant Bea faces an uncertain future. Directed by Emma Harding.