Moon

Episode

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First
Broadcast

Repeated

Comments

Launch

20190715

Adapted by Anita Sullivan

Part one of Apollo 11's five day journey to the moon. A verbatim drama, performed by actors, using the original NASA transcripts from the mission.

In this first episode - Launch - Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins blast off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida and prepare to leave Earth's orbit.

It's fifty years since Apollo 11 put human beings on another world. Over the anniversary week, Radio 4 tells the story of the five day journey to the moon, using the astronauts' own words, which are taken entirely from the transcripts of the mission. We travel with Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins on their epic journey, experiencing everything as they did.

A unique perspective on the most historic journey in the history of humanity.

Thanks to Professor Chris Welch, International Space University.

Neil Armstrong.... Nathan Nolan

Buzz Aldrin.... Ronan Summers

Michael Collins.... Edward Hogg

Narrator.... Maggie Aderin-Pocock

Directed by James Robinson

A BBC Cymru Wales Production

Adapted by Anita Sullivan. Part one in the story of Apollo 11's journey to the moon.

Apollo 11's five-day journey to the moon. A verbatim drama using original NASA transcripts

Translunar Injection

20190716

Adapted by Anita Sullivan

Part two of Apollo 11's five day journey to the moon. A verbatim drama, performed by actors, using the original NASA transcripts from the mission.

In this second episode - Translunar Injection - the crew initiate the burn that will power them out of Earth orbit, on a course with the moon.

It's fifty years since Apollo 11 put human beings on another world. Over the anniversary week, Radio 4 tells the story of the five day journey to the moon, using the astronauts' own words, which are taken entirely from the transcripts. We travel with Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins on their epic journey, experiencing everything as they did.

A unique perspective on the most historic journey in the history of humanity.

Thanks to Professor Chris Welch, International Space University.

Neil Armstrong.... Nathan Nolan

Buzz Aldrin.... Ronan Summers

Michael Collins.... Edward Hogg

Narrator.... Maggie Aderin-Pocock

Directed by James Robinson

A BBC Cymru Wales Production

Adapted by Anita Sullivan. Part two of Apollo 11's five day journey to the moon.

Apollo 11's five-day journey to the moon. A verbatim drama using original NASA transcripts

Cislunar Transit

20190717

Adapted by Anita Sullivan

Part three in the story of Apollo 11's journey to the moon. A verbatim drama, performed by actors using the original NASA transcripts from the mission.

In this third episode - Cislunar Transit - Apollo 11 coasts across the void between the Earth and the Moon at nearly 4,000 miles per hour.

It's fifty years since Apollo 11 put human beings on another world. Over the anniversary week, Radio 4 tells the story of the five day journey to the moon, using the astronauts' own words, which are taken entirely from the transcripts. We travel with Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins on their epic journey, experiencing everything as they did.

A unique perspective on the most historic journey in the history of humanity.

Thanks to Professor Chris Welch, International Space University.

Neil Armstrong.... Nathan Nolan

Buzz Aldrin.... Ronan Summers

Michael Collins.... Edward Hogg

Narrator.... Maggie Aderin-Pocock

Directed by James Robinson

A BBC Cymru Wales Production

Adapted by Anita Sullivan. Part three in the story of Apollo 11's journey to the moon.

Apollo 11's five-day journey to the moon. A verbatim drama using original NASA transcripts

Lunar Orbit

20190718

Adapted by Anita Sullivan

Part four in the story of Apollo 11's journey to the moon. A verbatim drama, performed by actors using the original NASA transcripts from the mission.

In this fourth episode - Lunar Orbit - the astronauts wake to find themselves face-to-face with another world.

It's fifty years since Apollo 11 put human beings on another world. Over the anniversary week, Radio 4 tells the story of the five day journey to the moon, using the astronauts' own words, which are taken entirely from the transcripts. We travel with Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins on their epic journey, experiencing everything as they did.

A unique perspective on the most historic journey in the history of humanity.

Thanks to Professor Chris Welch, International Space University.

Neil Armstrong.... Nathan Nolan

Buzz Aldrin.... Ronan Summers

Michael Collins.... Edward Hogg

Narrator.... Maggie Aderin-Pocock

Directed by James Robinson

A BBC Cymru Wales Production

Adapted by Anita Sullivan. Part four in the story of Apollo 11's journey to the moon.

Apollo 11's five-day journey to the moon. A verbatim drama using original NASA transcripts

Landing

20190719

Adapted by Anita Sullivan

Adapted by Anita Sullivan. Final episode of Apollo 11's epic journey to the moon. A verbatim drama, performed by actors using the original NASA transcripts from the mission.

In this fourth episode - Landing - Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin climb into the Lunar Module and begin their descent to the moon's surface.

It's fifty years since Apollo 11 put human beings on another world. Over the anniversary week, Radio 4 tells the story of the five day journey to the moon, using the astronauts' own words, which are taken entirely from the transcripts. We travel with Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins on their epic journey, experiencing everything as they did.

A unique perspective on the most historic journey in the history of humanity.

Thanks to Professor Chris Welch, International Space University.

Neil Armstrong.... Nathan Nolan

Buzz Aldrin.... Ronan Summers

Michael Collins.... Edward Hogg

Narrator.... Maggie Aderin-Pocock

Directed by James Robinson

A BBC Cymru Wales Production

Apollo 11's five-day journey to the moon. A verbatim drama using original NASA transcripts

OMNI

20190720

20190721 (BBC7)

It's 50 years since Apollo 11 put human beings on another world in 1969.

4 Extra marks the anniversary week, with an omnibus of the five day journey to the moon, using the astronauts' own words, which are taken entirely from the transcripts of the mission. We travel with Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins on their epic journey, experiencing everything as they did.

A unique perspective on the most historic journey in the history of humanity.

Starting from the launch - Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins blast off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida and prepare to leave Earth's orbit.

Omnibus adapted by Anita Sullivan

Thanks to Professor Chris Welch, International Space University.

Neil Armstrong.... Nathan Nolan

Buzz Aldrin.... Ronan Summers

Michael Collins.... Edward Hogg

Narrator.... Maggie Aderin-Pocock

Directed by James Robinson

A BBC Cymru Wales Production first broadcast in five parts on BBC Radio 4.

Apollo 11's five-day journey to the moon. A verbatim drama using original Nasa transcripts

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	Launch	20190715		Adapted by Anita Sullivan Part one of Apollo 11's five day journey to the moon. A verbatim drama, performed by actors, using the original NASA transcripts from the mission. In this first episode - Launch - Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins blast off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida and prepare to leave Earth's orbit. It's fifty years since Apollo 11 put human beings on another world. Over the anniversary week, Radio 4 tells the story of the five day journey to the moon, using the astronauts' own words, which are taken entirely from the transcripts of the mission. We travel with Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins on their epic journey, experiencing everything as they did. A unique perspective on the most historic journey in the history of humanity. Thanks to Professor Chris Welch, International Space University. Neil Armstrong.... Nathan Nolan Buzz Aldrin.... Ronan Summers Michael Collins.... Edward Hogg Narrator.... Maggie Aderin-Pocock Directed by James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales Production Adapted by Anita Sullivan. Part one in the story of Apollo 11's journey to the moon. Apollo 11's five-day journey to the moon. A verbatim drama using original NASA transcripts
02	Translunar Injection	20190716		Adapted by Anita Sullivan Part two of Apollo 11's five day journey to the moon. A verbatim drama, performed by actors, using the original NASA transcripts from the mission. In this second episode - Translunar Injection - the crew initiate the burn that will power them out of Earth orbit, on a course with the moon. It's fifty years since Apollo 11 put human beings on another world. Over the anniversary week, Radio 4 tells the story of the five day journey to the moon, using the astronauts' own words, which are taken entirely from the transcripts. We travel with Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins on their epic journey, experiencing everything as they did. A unique perspective on the most historic journey in the history of humanity. Thanks to Professor Chris Welch, International Space University. Neil Armstrong.... Nathan Nolan Buzz Aldrin.... Ronan Summers Michael Collins.... Edward Hogg Narrator.... Maggie Aderin-Pocock Directed by James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales Production Adapted by Anita Sullivan. Part two of Apollo 11's five day journey to the moon. Apollo 11's five-day journey to the moon. A verbatim drama using original NASA transcripts
03	Cislunar Transit	20190717		Adapted by Anita Sullivan Part three in the story of Apollo 11's journey to the moon. A verbatim drama, performed by actors using the original NASA transcripts from the mission. In this third episode - Cislunar Transit - Apollo 11 coasts across the void between the Earth and the Moon at nearly 4,000 miles per hour. It's fifty years since Apollo 11 put human beings on another world. Over the anniversary week, Radio 4 tells the story of the five day journey to the moon, using the astronauts' own words, which are taken entirely from the transcripts. We travel with Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins on their epic journey, experiencing everything as they did. A unique perspective on the most historic journey in the history of humanity. Thanks to Professor Chris Welch, International Space University. Neil Armstrong.... Nathan Nolan Buzz Aldrin.... Ronan Summers Michael Collins.... Edward Hogg Narrator.... Maggie Aderin-Pocock Directed by James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales Production Adapted by Anita Sullivan. Part three in the story of Apollo 11's journey to the moon. Apollo 11's five-day journey to the moon. A verbatim drama using original NASA transcripts
04	Lunar Orbit	20190718		Adapted by Anita Sullivan Part four in the story of Apollo 11's journey to the moon. A verbatim drama, performed by actors using the original NASA transcripts from the mission. In this fourth episode - Lunar Orbit - the astronauts wake to find themselves face-to-face with another world. It's fifty years since Apollo 11 put human beings on another world. Over the anniversary week, Radio 4 tells the story of the five day journey to the moon, using the astronauts' own words, which are taken entirely from the transcripts. We travel with Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins on their epic journey, experiencing everything as they did. A unique perspective on the most historic journey in the history of humanity. Thanks to Professor Chris Welch, International Space University. Neil Armstrong.... Nathan Nolan Buzz Aldrin.... Ronan Summers Michael Collins.... Edward Hogg Narrator.... Maggie Aderin-Pocock Directed by James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales Production Adapted by Anita Sullivan. Part four in the story of Apollo 11's journey to the moon. Apollo 11's five-day journey to the moon. A verbatim drama using original NASA transcripts
05	Landing	20190719		Adapted by Anita Sullivan Adapted by Anita Sullivan. Final episode of Apollo 11's epic journey to the moon. A verbatim drama, performed by actors using the original NASA transcripts from the mission. In this fourth episode - Landing - Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin climb into the Lunar Module and begin their descent to the moon's surface. It's fifty years since Apollo 11 put human beings on another world. Over the anniversary week, Radio 4 tells the story of the five day journey to the moon, using the astronauts' own words, which are taken entirely from the transcripts. We travel with Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins on their epic journey, experiencing everything as they did. A unique perspective on the most historic journey in the history of humanity. Thanks to Professor Chris Welch, International Space University. Neil Armstrong.... Nathan Nolan Buzz Aldrin.... Ronan Summers Michael Collins.... Edward Hogg Narrator.... Maggie Aderin-Pocock Directed by James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales Production Apollo 11's five-day journey to the moon. A verbatim drama using original NASA transcripts
OMNI		20190720	20190721 (BBC7)	It's 50 years since Apollo 11 put human beings on another world in 1969. 4 Extra marks the anniversary week, with an omnibus of the five day journey to the moon, using the astronauts' own words, which are taken entirely from the transcripts of the mission. We travel with Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins on their epic journey, experiencing everything as they did. A unique perspective on the most historic journey in the history of humanity. Starting from the launch - Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins blast off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida and prepare to leave Earth's orbit. Omnibus adapted by Anita Sullivan Thanks to Professor Chris Welch, International Space University. Neil Armstrong.... Nathan Nolan Buzz Aldrin.... Ronan Summers Michael Collins.... Edward Hogg Narrator.... Maggie Aderin-Pocock Directed by James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales Production first broadcast in five parts on BBC Radio 4. Apollo 11's five-day journey to the moon. A verbatim drama using original Nasa transcripts