Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introducing Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Firewall | 20221125 | Thrilling new action-adventure drama, based on the video game Splinter Cell. Adapted from the novel by James Swallow and dramatised by Sebastian Baczkiewicz and Paul Cornell. | ||
| 01 | 20221202 | 20260119 (R4) |  Based on the novel by James Swallow Dramatised by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Episode 1 A thrilling landmark adaptation set in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell universe. Veteran Fourth Echelon agent Sam Fisher has a new mission recruiting and training the next generation of Splinter Cell operatives for the National Security Agency's covert action division. But when a lethal assassin from Fisher's past returns from the dead on a mission of murder, he is thrust into a race against time as a sinister threat to global security is revealed. Recorded in 3D binaural audio; please listen on headphones for a more immersive experience. Sam Fisher - Andonis Anthony Sarah Fisher - Daisy Head Anna Grímsdóttir - Rosalie Craig Charlie Cole - Sacha Dhawan Brody Teague - Will Poulter Samir Patel - Nikesh Patel Stone - Mihai Arsene Eighteen - Olga Fedori Jan Freling/Kathy - Rina Mahoney Buzzard - Tijan Sarr Gator/Gary Borden - Tom Kiteley Sound design by Sharon Hughes Directed by Nadia Molinari Series Co-Produced by Lorna Newman, Jessica Mitic, Nadia Molinari A BBC Audio Drama North Production Thrilling drama based on the video game, Splinter Cell. A new recruit tests Sam Fisher. The Limelight podcast - for fiction and drama serials you won't want to miss from Radio 4. Ground-breaking action-thriller, adapted from the novel by James Swallow. Legendary agent Sam Fisher teams up with a new NSA recruit. | |
| 02 | 20221202 | 20221209 20260126 (R4) | Based on the novel by James Swallow Dramatised by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Episode 2 A thrilling landmark adaptation set in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell universe. Veteran Fourth Echelon agent Sam Fisher has a new mission recruiting and training the next generation of Splinter Cell operatives for the National Security Agency's covert action division- including his daughter, Sarah. And now, former Fourth Echelon agent, Charlie Cole needs their help. Recorded in 3D binaural audio; please listen on headphones for a more immersive experience. Sam Fisher - Andonis Anthony Sarah Fisher - Daisy Head Anna Grímsdóttir - Rosalie Craig Charlie Cole - Sacha Dhawan Brody Teague - Will Poulter Samir Patel - Nikesh Patel Stone - Mihai Arsene Eighteen - Olga Fedori Jan Freling/Kathy - Rina Mahoney Train Guard/Operator/Policeman - Joe Belham Sound design by Sharon Hughes Directed by Jessica Mitic Series Co-Produced by Nadia Molinari, Lorna Newman, Jessica Mitic A BBC Audio Drama North Production Sam Fisher teams up with a new NSA recruit, who just happens to be his daughter. The Limelight podcast - for fiction and drama serials you won't want to miss from Radio 4. Ground-breaking action-thriller, adapted from the novel by James Swallow. Legendary agent Sam Fisher teams up with a new NSA recruit, who just happens to be his daughter. | |
| 03 | 20221202 | 20221216 20260202 (R4) | Based on the novel by James Swallow Dramatised by Paul Cornell Episode 3 A thrilling landmark adaptation set in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell universe. Veteran Fourth Echelon agent Sam Fisher, and his daughter Sarah, are tasked with a simple extraction mission. But they picked the wrong night for an easy capture. Will they secure the asset in one piece? Meanwhile, Charlie Cole meets with an old colleague. Recorded in 3D binaural audio; please listen on headphones for a more immersive experience. Sam Fisher - Andonis Anthony Sarah Fisher - Daisy Head Anna Grímsdóttir - Rosalie Craig Charlie Cole - Sacha Dhawan Andriy Kobin - Riad Richie Nabil - Ali Gadema Delim - Lloyd Thomas Sound design by Steve Brooke Directed by Jessica Mitic Series Co-Produced by Jessica Mitic, Nadia Molinari, Lorna Newman A BBC Audio Drama North Production Fourth Echelon agents, Sam and Sarah are on their way to Morocco to track down an asset. The Limelight podcast - for fiction and drama serials you won't want to miss from Radio 4. Ground-breaking action-thriller, adapted from the novel by James Swallow. Fourth Echelon agents, Sam and Sarah are on their way to Morocco to track down an asset. | |
| 04 | 20221202 | 20221223 20260209 (R4) | By James Swallow Dramatised by Paul Cornell Episode 4 A thrilling landmark adaptation set in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell universe. Veteran Fourth Echelon agent Sam Fisher, and his daughter Sarah, attempt to infiltrate Brody Teague's T-Tech building in Lisbon. Will they be fast enough to disrupt his destructive global plans? Recorded in 3D binaural audio; please listen on headphones for a more immersive experience. Sam Fisher - Andonis Anthony Sarah Fisher - Daisy Head Anna Grímsdóttir - Rosalie Craig Charlie Cole - Sacha Dhawan Brody Teague - Will Poulter Samir Patel - Nikesh Patel Stone - Mihai Arsene Eighteen - Olga Fedori First Pilot /Guard.....David Hounslow Second Pilot /Guard - Roger Ringrose Sound design by Sharon Hughes Directed by Nadia Molinari Series Co-Produced by Nadia Molinari, Lorna Newman, Jessica Mitic A BBC Audio Drama North Production Fourth Echelon agents, Sam and Sarah Fisher, zone in on the T-tech building in Lisbon. The Limelight podcast - for fiction and drama serials you won't want to miss from Radio 4. Ground-breaking action-thriller, adapted from the novel by James Swallow. Fourth Echelon agent Sam Fisher, and his daughter Sarah, zone in on the T-tech building in Lisbon. | |
| 05 | 20221202 | 20221230 20260216 (R4) | By James Swallow Dramatised by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Episode 5 A thrilling landmark adaptation set in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell universe. Fourth Echelon agent Sam Fisher, and his daughter Sarah, are in a race against time to stop Brody Teague from executing his horrific plan to bring down two passenger aeroplanes. Will they succeed and save civilian lives? Recorded in 3D binaural audio; please listen on headphones for a more immersive experience. Sam Fisher - Andonis Anthony Sarah Fisher - Daisy Head Anna Grímsdóttir - Rosalie Craig Charlie Cole - Sacha Dhawan Brody Teague - Will Poulter Samir Patel - Nikesh Patel Stone - Mihai Arsene Eighteen - Olga Fedori Portuguese announcer - Charis Jardim-Hinds Reporter - Roger Ringrose Sound design by Sharon Hughes Directed by Lorna Newman Series Co-Produced by Jessica Mitic, Nadia Molinari, Lorna Newman A BBC Audio Drama North Production Sam scales the burning T-Tech building. Sarah is still inside. Can the planes be saved? The Limelight podcast - for fiction and drama serials you won't want to miss from Radio 4. Ground-breaking action-thriller, adapted from the novel by James Swallow. Sam scales the burning T-Tech building, whilst Sarah is still inside. Can they save civilian lives? | |
| 06 | 20221202 | 20230106 20260223 (R4) | Based on the novel by James Swallow Dramatised by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Episode 6 A thrilling landmark adaptation set in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell universe. Fourth Echelon agent Sam Fisher, and his daughter Sarah regroup on the Paladin, where they strong-arm Kobin into giving up more information. Meanwhile, Stone is sent to terminate any suspicions on the T-Tech Oil Rig. Recorded in 3D binaural audio; please listen on headphones for a more immersive experience. Sam Fisher - Andonis Anthony Sarah Fisher - Daisy Head Anna Grímsdóttir - Rosalie Craig Charlie Cole - Sacha Dhawan Brody Teague - Will Poulter Samir Patel - Nikesh Patel Stone - Mihai Arsene Andriy Kobin - Riad Richie Eighteen - Olga Fedori Bray - Roger Ringrose LeBeau - David Hounslow Sound design by Sharon Hughes Directed by Jessica Mitic Series Co-Produced by Nadia Molinari, Lorna Newman, Jessica Mitic A BBC Audio Drama North Production Sam and Sarah pressure Kobin for intel. Whilst Stone pays a deadly visit to an Oil Rig. The Limelight podcast - for fiction and drama serials you won't want to miss from Radio 4. Ground-breaking action-thriller, adapted from the novel by James Swallow. Sam and Sarah pressure Kobin for more intel. Whilst Stone pays a deadly visit to an Oil Rig. Sam and Sarah pressure Kobin for intel. While Stone pays a deadly visit to an oil rig. | |
| 07 | 20221202 | 20230113 20260302 (R4) | By James Swallow Dramatised by Paul Cornell Episode 7 A thrilling landmark adaptation set in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell universe. Sarah Fisher is onboard Brody Teague's train, her mission is to neutralise him and secure his digital tablet. Meanwhile her father, Veteran Agent Sam Fisher is deployed to Site 5, Oil Rig to secure Gordian Sword. It's now a race against time to stop Brody Teague and his sinister threat to global security. Recorded in 3D binaural audio; please listen on headphones for a more immersive experience. Sam Fisher - Andonis Anthony Sarah Fisher - Daisy Head Anna Grímsdóttir - Rosalie Craig Charlie Cole - Sacha Dhawan Brody Teague - Will Poulter Samir Patel - Nikesh Patel Stone - Mihai Arsene Andriy Kobin/ Chef Jean Claude - Riad Richie Eighteen - Olga Fedori Guard/Killer..... Roger Ringrose Sound design by Steve Brooke Directed by Nadia Molinari Series Co-Produced by Lorna Newman, Jessica Mitic, Nadia Molinari A BBC Audio Drama North Production Sarah stalks Brody Teague's train, as Sam is propelled to the Site 5 Oil Rig. The Limelight podcast - for fiction and drama serials you won't want to miss from Radio 4. Ground-breaking action-thriller, adapted from the novel by James Swallow. Sarah stalks Brody Teague's train, as Sam is propelled to the Site 5 Oil Rig. | |
| 08 | 20221202 | 20230120 | By James Swallow Dramatised by Paul Cornell Episode 8 Final part of the thrilling action-thriller set in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell universe. Fourth Echelon Agents Sam and Sarah Fisher are caught in a race against time to execute their mission; to secure the dangerous cyberwarfare technology, Gordian Sword and stop it falling into the wrong hands. Sarah is forced to face her past, as she steels herself to take a life. And Sam finally comes face to face with his old nemesis Dima Aslanov. Recorded in 3D binaural audio; please listen on headphones for a more immersive experience. Sam Fisher - Andonis Anthony Sarah Fisher - Daisy Head Anna Gr?msd?ttir - Rosalie Craig Charlie Cole - Sacha Dhawan Brody Teague - Will Poulter Stone - Mihai Arsene Eighteen - Olga Fedori Guard - Roger Ringrose Sound design by Sharon Hughes Directed by Nadia Molinari Series Co-Produced by Jessica Mitic, Nadia Molinari, Lorna Newman A BBC Audio Drama North Production As time evaporates, Sarah faces her demons and Sam confronts his old enemy. | |
| 08 | 20230120 | 20260309 (R4) | By James Swallow Dramatised by Paul Cornell Episode 8 Final part of the thrilling action-thriller set in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell universe. Fourth Echelon Agents Sam and Sarah Fisher are caught in a race against time to execute their mission; to secure the dangerous cyberwarfare technology, Gordian Sword and stop it falling into the wrong hands. Sarah is forced to face her past, as she steels herself to take a life. And Sam finally comes face to face with his old nemesis Dima Aslanov. Recorded in 3D binaural audio; please listen on headphones for a more immersive experience. Sam Fisher - Andonis Anthony Sarah Fisher - Daisy Head Anna Grímsdóttir - Rosalie Craig Charlie Cole - Sacha Dhawan Brody Teague - Will Poulter Stone - Mihai Arsene Eighteen - Olga Fedori Guard - Roger Ringrose Sound design by Sharon Hughes Directed by Nadia Molinari Series Co-Produced by Jessica Mitic, Nadia Molinari, Lorna Newman A BBC Audio Drama North Production As time evaporates, Sarah faces her demons and Sam confronts his old enemy. The Limelight podcast - for fiction and drama serials you won't want to miss from Radio 4. Final part of the ground-breaking action-thriller, adapted from the novel by James Swallow. As time evaporates, Sarah faces her demons and Sam confronts his old enemy. |