An all-knowing computer seems to have an independent life of its own.
With David Calder.
Award-winning drama with David Calder and John Moffatt.
An all-knowing computer seems to have an independent life of its own. With David Calder.
An all-knowing computer seems to have an independent life of its own. Award-winning drama with David Calder and John Moffatt.
An all-knowing computer appears to have an independent life of its own - an abomination for those who believe in a supreme creator.
Father Marquez is sent to interrogate ‘Alpha' to decide whether or not it can be allowed to exist. During their conversations, Marquez finds out far more than he expects about both Alpha and - much more disturbingly - himself...
Mike Walker's chilling drama won Gold at the Sony Radio Academy Awards 2001.
Stars David Calder as Father Marquez, Sarah-Jane Holm as Alpha, John Moffatt as Cardinal Correlli, Ana Sofrenovia as Katerina, Daniel O'Grady as Tom and Lexi Ross as Sophia.
Original music composed and played by David Chilton.
Producer: Gordon House
First broadcast on the BBC World Service in 2001.
Father Marquez ....... David Calder
Alpha ....... Sarah-Jane Holm
Cardinal Corelli ....... John Moffatt
Jancovic ....... Ana Sofrenovic
Tom ....... Daniel O'Grady
Sofia ....... Lexi Rose
Tale about a computer so all-knowing that it seems to have an independent life of its own. Chilling award-winning drama.
A computer so all knowing, that it seems to have an independent life of its own. Chilling award winning drama.
A computer so all knowing, that it seems to have an independent life of its own. Chilling award winning drama. [Epsiode 1 of 6, rpt of Sunday 6.00pm]
An all-knowing computer seems to have an independent life of its own. Mike Walker's award-winning drama with David Calder.
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