Dead Hand [Limelight]

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Introducing Dead Hand

20220328

On the hunt for the identity of the serial killer, the host of a true crime podcast realises that after 20 years Dead Hand is active again.

Number Stations

20220401

20241028 (BBC7)
20241029 (BBC7)
20230520
20231209 (R4)

Greg ... Paul Mallon

Daniel - Desmond Eastwood

Assistant Jo - Nicky Harley

Operator - Louise Parker

A new voice is added to the Dead Hand code. Has the killer returned?

Dead Hand Ep 1/5: Number Stations

Greg is the host of a true crime podcast dedicated to uncovering the identity of a serial killer, last active over twenty years ago, known only as Dead Hand - a killer is named after a mysterious radio transmission which has been broadcasting an indecipherable code. The code uses the voices of Dead Hand's victims; including Greg's missing father. However, when a new voice is added to the broadcast, Greg realises that Dead Hand is active again. With time already running out, can he finally crack the code and catch the killer?

Drama from Radio Ulster.

Greg is the host of a true crime podcast dedicated to uncovering the identity of a serial killer, last active over twenty years ago, known only as Dead Hand. A killer named after a mysterious radio transmission which has been broadcasting an indecipherable code in the years since Dead Hand vanished. A code told in the voices of Dead Hand's victims; including Greg's missing father. However, when a new voice is added to the code, Greg realises that Dead Hand is active again. With time already running out, can he finally crack the code and catch the killer?

When a new voice is added to Dead Hand's mysterious broadcast, Greg realises the killer is active again. Can he break the code before Dead Hand attacks again?

Greg is the host of a true crime podcast dedicated to uncovering the identity of a serial killer, last active over 20 years ago, known only as Dead Hand.

[LISTEN NOW]

Zero Sum

20220401

20241029 (BBC7)
20241030 (BBC7)
20220408
20230527
20220408 (R4)
20231216 (R4)

Greg ... Paul Mallon

May - Julia Dearden

Thomas - Patrick Fitzsymons

Daniel - Desmond Eastwood

Assistant Jo - Nicky Harley

Control - Louise Parker

Police Officer - Andrew McCracken

TSG lead - Patrick Buchanan

Greg is the host of a true crime podcast dedicated to uncovering the identity of a serial killer, last active over twenty years ago, known only as Dead Hand.

A killer named after a mysterious radio transmission which has been broadcasting an indecipherable code in the years since Dead Hand vanished. A code told in the voices of Dead Hand's victims; including Greg's missing father. However, when a new voice is added to the code, Greg realises that Dead Hand is active again.

With time already running out, can he finally crack the code and catch the killer?

DS Murray believes she has found the killer but Greg is not convinced.

A killer has returned. A young man is missing. But do the police have the right suspect?

Dead Hand Ep 2/5: Zero Sum

Drama from Radio Ulster.

[LISTEN NOW]

Hierarchy Of Victims

20220401

20241030 (BBC7)
20241031 (BBC7)
20220415
20220415 (R4)
20231223 (R4)

Greg ... Paul Mallon

May - Julia Dearden

Freya - Carol Moore

Daniel - Desmond Eastwood

Greg is the host of a true crime podcast dedicated to uncovering the identity of a serial killer, last active over 20 years ago, known only as Dead Hand.

With time already running out, can he finally crack the code and catch the killer?

Lucy makes a breakthrough in deciphering Dead Hand's coded broadcast.

As news of the arrest breaks, Lucy makes progress with the code and a new lead outside of Belfast is discovered.

[LISTEN NOW]

20220401

20241031 (BBC7)
20241101 (BBC7)
20220422
20220422 (R4)
20231230 (R4)

Greg ... Paul Mallon

Thomas - Patrick Fitzsymons

Assistant Jo - Nicky Harley

Greg is the host of a true crime podcast dedicated to uncovering the identity of a serial killer, last active over 20 years ago, known only as Dead Hand.

With time already running out, can he finally crack the code and catch the killer?

Dead Hand's code has changed, but what does that mean for his latest victim?

Dead Hand's latest message hits too close to home for Kate and forces Greg to make a choice.

[LISTEN NOW]

05 LAST

Ceasefire Babies

20220401

20241101 (BBC7)
20241102 (BBC7)
20220429
20220429 (R4)
20240106 (R4)

Greg is the host of a true crime podcast dedicated to uncovering the identity of a serial killer, last active over 20 years ago, known only as Dead Hand.

With time already running out, can he finally crack the code and catch the killer?

Greg - Paul Mallon

Kate - Roísín Gallagher

May - Julia Dearden

Control - Louise Parker

Police Officer - Andrew McCracken

TSG lead - Patrick Buchanan

Marc Sheene - Conleth Hill

Dead Hand adds another voice to his code.

Kate seeks out Lucy to help her save her family, but are they already too late?

[LISTEN NOW]

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
00	Introducing Dead Hand	20220328		On the hunt for the identity of the serial killer, the host of a true crime podcast realises that after 20 years Dead Hand is active again.
01	Number Stations	20220401	20241028 (BBC7) 20241029 (BBC7) 20230520 20231209 (R4)	Greg ... Paul Mallon Daniel - Desmond Eastwood Assistant Jo - Nicky Harley Operator - Louise Parker A new voice is added to the Dead Hand code. Has the killer returned? Dead Hand Ep 1/5: Number Stations Greg is the host of a true crime podcast dedicated to uncovering the identity of a serial killer, last active over twenty years ago, known only as Dead Hand - a killer is named after a mysterious radio transmission which has been broadcasting an indecipherable code. The code uses the voices of Dead Hand's victims; including Greg's missing father. However, when a new voice is added to the broadcast, Greg realises that Dead Hand is active again. With time already running out, can he finally crack the code and catch the killer? Drama from Radio Ulster. Greg is the host of a true crime podcast dedicated to uncovering the identity of a serial killer, last active over twenty years ago, known only as Dead Hand. A killer named after a mysterious radio transmission which has been broadcasting an indecipherable code in the years since Dead Hand vanished. A code told in the voices of Dead Hand's victims; including Greg's missing father. However, when a new voice is added to the code, Greg realises that Dead Hand is active again. With time already running out, can he finally crack the code and catch the killer? When a new voice is added to Dead Hand's mysterious broadcast, Greg realises the killer is active again. Can he break the code before Dead Hand attacks again? Greg is the host of a true crime podcast dedicated to uncovering the identity of a serial killer, last active over 20 years ago, known only as Dead Hand. [LISTEN NOW]
02	Zero Sum	20220401	20241029 (BBC7) 20241030 (BBC7) 20220408 20230527 20220408 (R4) 20231216 (R4)	Greg ... Paul Mallon May - Julia Dearden Thomas - Patrick Fitzsymons Daniel - Desmond Eastwood Assistant Jo - Nicky Harley Control - Louise Parker Police Officer - Andrew McCracken TSG lead - Patrick Buchanan Greg is the host of a true crime podcast dedicated to uncovering the identity of a serial killer, last active over twenty years ago, known only as Dead Hand. A killer named after a mysterious radio transmission which has been broadcasting an indecipherable code in the years since Dead Hand vanished. A code told in the voices of Dead Hand's victims; including Greg's missing father. However, when a new voice is added to the code, Greg realises that Dead Hand is active again. With time already running out, can he finally crack the code and catch the killer? DS Murray believes she has found the killer but Greg is not convinced. A killer has returned. A young man is missing. But do the police have the right suspect? Greg is the host of a true crime podcast dedicated to uncovering the identity of a serial killer, last active over twenty years ago, known only as Dead Hand. A killer named after a mysterious radio transmission which has been broadcasting an indecipherable code in the years since Dead Hand vanished. A code told in the voices of Dead Hand's victims; including Greg's missing father. However, when a new voice is added to the code, Greg realises that Dead Hand is active again. With time already running out, can he finally crack the code and catch the killer? Dead Hand Ep 2/5: Zero Sum Greg is the host of a true crime podcast dedicated to uncovering the identity of a serial killer, last active over twenty years ago, known only as Dead Hand - a killer is named after a mysterious radio transmission which has been broadcasting an indecipherable code. The code uses the voices of Dead Hand's victims; including Greg's missing father. However, when a new voice is added to the broadcast, Greg realises that Dead Hand is active again. With time already running out, can he finally crack the code and catch the killer? Drama from Radio Ulster. [LISTEN NOW]
03	Hierarchy Of Victims	20220401	20241030 (BBC7) 20241031 (BBC7) 20220415 20220415 (R4) 20231223 (R4)	Greg ... Paul Mallon May - Julia Dearden Freya - Carol Moore Daniel - Desmond Eastwood Greg is the host of a true crime podcast dedicated to uncovering the identity of a serial killer, last active over 20 years ago, known only as Dead Hand. A killer named after a mysterious radio transmission which has been broadcasting an indecipherable code in the years since Dead Hand vanished. A code told in the voices of Dead Hand's victims; including Greg's missing father. However, when a new voice is added to the code, Greg realises that Dead Hand is active again. With time already running out, can he finally crack the code and catch the killer? Lucy makes a breakthrough in deciphering Dead Hand's coded broadcast. As news of the arrest breaks, Lucy makes progress with the code and a new lead outside of Belfast is discovered. Greg is the host of a true crime podcast dedicated to uncovering the identity of a serial killer, last active over twenty years ago, known only as Dead Hand. A killer named after a mysterious radio transmission which has been broadcasting an indecipherable code in the years since Dead Hand vanished. A code told in the voices of Dead Hand's victims; including Greg's missing father. However, when a new voice is added to the code, Greg realises that Dead Hand is active again. With time already running out, can he finally crack the code and catch the killer? [LISTEN NOW]
04	97	20220401	20241031 (BBC7) 20241101 (BBC7) 20220422 20220422 (R4) 20231230 (R4)	Greg ... Paul Mallon Thomas - Patrick Fitzsymons Assistant Jo - Nicky Harley Greg is the host of a true crime podcast dedicated to uncovering the identity of a serial killer, last active over 20 years ago, known only as Dead Hand. A killer named after a mysterious radio transmission which has been broadcasting an indecipherable code in the years since Dead Hand vanished. A code told in the voices of Dead Hand's victims; including Greg's missing father. However, when a new voice is added to the code, Greg realises that Dead Hand is active again. With time already running out, can he finally crack the code and catch the killer? Dead Hand's code has changed, but what does that mean for his latest victim? Dead Hand's latest message hits too close to home for Kate and forces Greg to make a choice. Greg is the host of a true crime podcast dedicated to uncovering the identity of a serial killer, last active over twenty years ago, known only as Dead Hand. A killer named after a mysterious radio transmission which has been broadcasting an indecipherable code in the years since Dead Hand vanished. A code told in the voices of Dead Hand's victims; including Greg's missing father. However, when a new voice is added to the code, Greg realises that Dead Hand is active again. With time already running out, can he finally crack the code and catch the killer? [LISTEN NOW]
05 LAST	Ceasefire Babies	20220401	20241101 (BBC7) 20241102 (BBC7) 20220429 20220429 (R4) 20240106 (R4)	Greg is the host of a true crime podcast dedicated to uncovering the identity of a serial killer, last active over 20 years ago, known only as Dead Hand. A killer named after a mysterious radio transmission which has been broadcasting an indecipherable code in the years since Dead Hand vanished. A code told in the voices of Dead Hand's victims; including Greg's missing father. However, when a new voice is added to the code, Greg realises that Dead Hand is active again. With time already running out, can he finally crack the code and catch the killer? Greg - Paul Mallon Kate - Roísín Gallagher May - Julia Dearden Control - Louise Parker Police Officer - Andrew McCracken TSG lead - Patrick Buchanan Marc Sheene - Conleth Hill Dead Hand adds another voice to his code. Kate seeks out Lucy to help her save her family, but are they already too late? Greg is the host of a true crime podcast dedicated to uncovering the identity of a serial killer, last active over twenty years ago, known only as Dead Hand. A killer named after a mysterious radio transmission which has been broadcasting an indecipherable code in the years since Dead Hand vanished. A code told in the voices of Dead Hand's victims; including Greg's missing father. However, when a new voice is added to the code, Greg realises that Dead Hand is active again. With time already running out, can he finally crack the code and catch the killer? [LISTEN NOW]