Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20090302 | Dramatisation of the science fiction novel by John Christopher. It is 1956 and a virus has wiped out the crops of South East Asia, causing a famine. John Custance and his family visit his brother David's farm in Westmorland, convinced that the same thing could not happen there. Narrator - David Mitchell John - Darrell Brockis Ann - Rebecca Egan Roger - Gus Brown David - Jonathan Dryden Taylor. |
| 02 | 20090303 | Dramatisation of the science-fiction novel by John Christopher. The world begins to panic as the virus spreads. But just as things seem to be calming down a little, Roger confronts John with some horrifying news. Narrator - David Mitchell Pirrie - Bruce Alexander John - Darrell Brockis Ann - Rebecca Egan Roger - Gus Brown David - Jonathan Dryden Taylor. The world panics as the virus spreads and Roger confronts John with some horrifying news. |
| 03 | 20090304 | Dramatisation of the science fiction novel by John Christopher. Having broken past the roadblocks, the convoy is hoping for a clear run to Blind Gill. But a level crossing, a gatehouse and a carjack change the Custances's lives for ever. Narrator - David Mitchell Pirrie - Bruce Alexander John - Darrell Brockis Ann - Rebecca Egan Roger - Gus Brown Man - Andrew Mayer Mr Spruce - Jonathan Dryden Taylor. A level crossing, a gatehouse and a carjack change the Custances' lives for ever. |
| 04 | 20090305 | Dramatisation of the science-fiction novel by John Christopher. The journey to Blind Gill continues, with one addition to the group and one sudden, shocking loss. Both events shed new light on the increasingly disturbing behaviour of Mr Pirrie. Narrator - David Mitchell Pirrie - Bruce Alexander John - Darrell Brockis Ann - Rebecca Egan Roger - Gus Brown Millicent Pirrie - Abigail Burdess Olivia Buckley - Morag Cross. The journey to Blind Gill continues, with one addition to the group and one sudden loss. |
| 05 | 20090306 | Dramatisation of the science fiction novel by John Christopher. The end of the journey is in sight but there are still plenty of obstacles ahead. At the last of them, John has to make an agonising choice. Narrator - David Mitchell Pirrie - Bruce Alexander John - Darrell Brockis Ann - Rebecca Egan Roger - Gus Brown Ashton - Andrew Mayer. |