Nick Walker - The Further Adventures Of The First King Of Mars [Afternoon Reading]

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Ninety Seconds Of Terror

20080728

20110306 (R4)

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the launch of Sputnik Nick Walker was commissioned to write the sci-fi adventure 'The First King Of Mars'.

Now, in five, thrilling, action-packed episodes we continue the story where it left off with our fearless commander, previously employed to head-up the first manned mission to Mars, plummeting towards the planet with no thick atmosphere to slow him down.

Starring Peter Capaldi.

Producer: Karen Rose

A Sweet Talk Production for BBC Radio 4.

The fearless crew are plummeting towards Mars with no thick atmosphere to slow them down.

The Shadow Of A Volcano

20080729

20110313 (R4)

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the launch of Sputnik, Nick Walker was commissioned to write the sci-fi adventure 'The First King Of Mars'.

Mars Twenty' has landed. And it wasn't pretty.

Nick Walker's theatre work has been presented extensively in the UK as well as Europe, and the USA. His plays and short stories are often featured on BBC Radio 4 and 3 series of the late-night show The Bigger Issues. He is the author of two critically acclaimed novels Blackbox and Helloland, published in the UK, US, Australia, Japan and across Europe.

Performed by Peter Capaldi.

Producer: Karen Rose

Tragedy follows as Mars Twenty crash lands on Mars, and the crew is minus a speech writer.

A Shocking Discovery

20080730

20110320 (R4)

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the launch of Sputnik, Nick Walker was commissioned to write the sci-fi adventure 'The First King Of Mars'.

Leonid's funeral is overshadowed by a shocking discovery.

Performed by Peter Capaldi.

Producer: Karen Rose

Leonid's funeral is overshadowed as the space heroes are left clinging to the edge.

Take Me To Your Leader

20080731

20110327 (R4)

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the launch of Sputnik we commissioned Nick Walker to write the sci-fi adventure 'The First King Of Mars'. Now in five thrilling action-packed episodes we continue the story where it left off.

Our intrepid crew fear that they are not alone on the Red Planet.

Performed by Peter Capaldi

Producer: Karen Rose

The crew realise they may not be the first manned spaceship to land on Mars after all.

The King's Subjects

20080801

20110403 (R4)

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the launch of Sputnik we commissioned Nick Walker to write the sci-fi adventure 'The First King Of Mars'. Now in five, thrilling action-packed episodes we continue the story where it left off.

The commander makes a shocking discovery when he finds a door in an underground tunnel.

Performed by Peter Capaldi.

Producer: Karen Rose

The commander discovers a door in the ground. What is on the other side?

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	Ninety Seconds Of Terror	20080728	20110306 (R4)	To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the launch of Sputnik Nick Walker was commissioned to write the sci-fi adventure 'The First King Of Mars'. Now, in five, thrilling, action-packed episodes we continue the story where it left off with our fearless commander, previously employed to head-up the first manned mission to Mars, plummeting towards the planet with no thick atmosphere to slow him down. Starring Peter Capaldi. Producer: Karen Rose A Sweet Talk Production for BBC Radio 4. The fearless crew are plummeting towards Mars with no thick atmosphere to slow them down.
02	The Shadow Of A Volcano	20080729	20110313 (R4)	To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the launch of Sputnik, Nick Walker was commissioned to write the sci-fi adventure 'The First King Of Mars'. Mars Twenty' has landed. And it wasn't pretty. Nick Walker's theatre work has been presented extensively in the UK as well as Europe, and the USA. His plays and short stories are often featured on BBC Radio 4 and 3 series of the late-night show The Bigger Issues. He is the author of two critically acclaimed novels Blackbox and Helloland, published in the UK, US, Australia, Japan and across Europe. Performed by Peter Capaldi. Producer: Karen Rose Tragedy follows as Mars Twenty crash lands on Mars, and the crew is minus a speech writer.
03	A Shocking Discovery	20080730	20110320 (R4)	To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the launch of Sputnik, Nick Walker was commissioned to write the sci-fi adventure 'The First King Of Mars'. Leonid's funeral is overshadowed by a shocking discovery. Nick Walker's theatre work has been presented extensively in the UK as well as Europe, and the USA. His plays and short stories are often featured on BBC Radio 4 and 3 series of the late-night show The Bigger Issues. He is the author of two critically acclaimed novels Blackbox and Helloland, published in the UK, US, Australia, Japan and across Europe. Performed by Peter Capaldi. Producer: Karen Rose Leonid's funeral is overshadowed as the space heroes are left clinging to the edge.
04	Take Me To Your Leader	20080731	20110327 (R4)	To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the launch of Sputnik we commissioned Nick Walker to write the sci-fi adventure 'The First King Of Mars'. Now in five thrilling action-packed episodes we continue the story where it left off. Our intrepid crew fear that they are not alone on the Red Planet. Nick Walker's theatre work has been presented extensively in the UK as well as Europe, and the USA. His plays and short stories are often featured on BBC Radio 4 and 3 series of the late-night show The Bigger Issues. He is the author of two critically acclaimed novels Blackbox and Helloland, published in the UK, US, Australia, Japan and across Europe. Performed by Peter Capaldi Producer: Karen Rose The crew realise they may not be the first manned spaceship to land on Mars after all.
05	The King's Subjects	20080801	20110403 (R4)	To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the launch of Sputnik we commissioned Nick Walker to write the sci-fi adventure 'The First King Of Mars'. Now in five, thrilling action-packed episodes we continue the story where it left off. The commander makes a shocking discovery when he finds a door in an underground tunnel. Nick Walker's theatre work has been presented extensively in the UK as well as Europe, and the USA. His plays and short stories are often featured on BBC Radio 4 and 3 series of the late-night show The Bigger Issues. He is the author of two critically acclaimed novels Blackbox and Helloland, published in the UK, US, Australia, Japan and across Europe. Performed by Peter Capaldi. Producer: Karen Rose The commander discovers a door in the ground. What is on the other side?