The Sounds Of Tyne

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In The Dark

20220321

20240617 (R3)

1/ In the Dark

Segedunum Fort at Wallsend marks the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall. Jacob Polley listens to the sounds of the lamp posts as they rattle through the night.

Producer Mark Rickards

A Bespoken Media production.

A soundscape from Segedunum Fort at Wallsend, Newcastle.

An immersive audio experience from Radio 3's After Dark festival at Sage Gateshead,

Award-winning composer and sound artist Rob Mackay recorded texture and sounds at five locations where remains of Hadrian's Wall can be found in Newcastle. A rich audio landscape complemented by the words of writers and poets as they respond to The Sounds of Tyne.

A rich audio landscape complemented by the words of writer Jake Polley in response to the sounds at Segedunum Fort at Wallsend.

The Swing Bridge

20220322

20240618 (R3)

2/ The Swing Bridge

The first crossing point of the Tyne, the birthplace of the city, where once a Roman bridge stood. With writer Sin退ad Morrissey

Producer Mark Rickards

A Bespoken Media production.

The first crossing point of the Tyne, the birthplace of the city of Newcastle.

An immersive audio experience from Radio 3's After Dark festival at Sage Gateshead,

The first crossing point of the Tyne, the birthplace of the city, where once a Roman bridge stood. With writer Sinéad Morrissey

The first crossing point of the Tyne, the birthplace of the city, where once a Roman bridge stood. With writer Sinéad Morrissey.

Benwell Temple

20220323

20240619 (R3)

3/ Benwell Temple

The remains of Benwell Temple can be found in a modern housing estate in Newcastle. Noreen Masud considers communities old and new.

Producer Mark Rickards

A Bespoken Media production.

An immersive audio experience from Radio 3's After Dark festival at Sage Gateshead,

The Castle Keep

20220324

20240620 (R3)

4/ The Castle Keep

The Castle Keep sits upon ground previously occupied by the Roman fort Pons Aelius. Tara Bergin discovers two altar stones which were dredged up from the Tyne

Producer Mark Rickards

A Bespoken Media production.

The Castle Keep in Newcastle with Tara Bergin.

An immersive audio experience from Radio 3's After Dark festival at Sage Gateshead,

The Castle Keep sits upon ground previously occupied by the Roman fort Pons Aelius. Tara Bergin discovers two altar stones which were dredged up from the Tyne.

05 LAST

The Spirit Of Antenociticus

20220325

20240621 (R3)

A stretch of Hadrian's Wall was discovered in 2017 outside the Mining Institute in Newcastle. Poet Jake Morris-Campbell evokes the spirit of local god Antenociticus.

Producer: Mark Rickards

A Bespoken Media production

5/ A stretch of Hadrian's Wall was discovered in 2017 outside the Mining Institute in Newcastle. Poet Jake Morris-Campbell evokes the spirit of the local god Antenociticus.

Producer Mark Rickards

A Bespoken Media production.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	In The Dark	20220321	20240617 (R3)	1/ In the Dark Segedunum Fort at Wallsend marks the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall. Jacob Polley listens to the sounds of the lamp posts as they rattle through the night. Producer Mark Rickards A Bespoken Media production. A soundscape from Segedunum Fort at Wallsend, Newcastle. An immersive audio experience from Radio 3's After Dark festival at Sage Gateshead, Award-winning composer and sound artist Rob Mackay recorded texture and sounds at five locations where remains of Hadrian's Wall can be found in Newcastle. A rich audio landscape complemented by the words of writers and poets as they respond to The Sounds of Tyne. A rich audio landscape complemented by the words of writer Jake Polley in response to the sounds at Segedunum Fort at Wallsend.
02	The Swing Bridge	20220322	20240618 (R3)	2/ The Swing Bridge The first crossing point of the Tyne, the birthplace of the city, where once a Roman bridge stood. With writer Sin退ad Morrissey Producer Mark Rickards A Bespoken Media production. The first crossing point of the Tyne, the birthplace of the city of Newcastle. An immersive audio experience from Radio 3's After Dark festival at Sage Gateshead, Award-winning composer and sound artist Rob Mackay recorded texture and sounds at five locations where remains of Hadrian's Wall can be found in Newcastle. A rich audio landscape complemented by the words of writers and poets as they respond to The Sounds of Tyne. The first crossing point of the Tyne, the birthplace of the city, where once a Roman bridge stood. With writer Sinéad Morrissey The first crossing point of the Tyne, the birthplace of the city, where once a Roman bridge stood. With writer Sinéad Morrissey.
03	Benwell Temple	20220323	20240619 (R3)	3/ Benwell Temple The remains of Benwell Temple can be found in a modern housing estate in Newcastle. Noreen Masud considers communities old and new. Producer Mark Rickards A Bespoken Media production. An immersive audio experience from Radio 3's After Dark festival at Sage Gateshead, Award-winning composer and sound artist Rob Mackay recorded texture and sounds at five locations where remains of Hadrian's Wall can be found in Newcastle. A rich audio landscape complemented by the words of writers and poets as they respond to The Sounds of Tyne.
04	The Castle Keep	20220324	20240620 (R3)	4/ The Castle Keep The Castle Keep sits upon ground previously occupied by the Roman fort Pons Aelius. Tara Bergin discovers two altar stones which were dredged up from the Tyne Producer Mark Rickards A Bespoken Media production. The Castle Keep in Newcastle with Tara Bergin. An immersive audio experience from Radio 3's After Dark festival at Sage Gateshead, Award-winning composer and sound artist Rob Mackay recorded texture and sounds at five locations where remains of Hadrian's Wall can be found in Newcastle. A rich audio landscape complemented by the words of writers and poets as they respond to The Sounds of Tyne. The Castle Keep sits upon ground previously occupied by the Roman fort Pons Aelius. Tara Bergin discovers two altar stones which were dredged up from the Tyne.
05 LAST	The Spirit Of Antenociticus	20220325	20240621 (R3)	A stretch of Hadrian's Wall was discovered in 2017 outside the Mining Institute in Newcastle. Poet Jake Morris-Campbell evokes the spirit of local god Antenociticus. Producer: Mark Rickards A Bespoken Media production Award-winning composer and sound artist Rob Mackay recorded texture and sounds at five locations where remains of Hadrian's Wall can be found in Newcastle. A rich audio landscape complemented by the words of writers and poets as they respond to The Sounds of Tyne. 5/ A stretch of Hadrian's Wall was discovered in 2017 outside the Mining Institute in Newcastle. Poet Jake Morris-Campbell evokes the spirit of the local god Antenociticus. Producer Mark Rickards A Bespoken Media production.