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When 16-year-old Sabrina cracks the cryptic Parallax, she’s recruited to track down a serial killer... who might not be from this world. Starring Anya Chalotra and Chance Perdomo.

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    • Oct 12, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 24m AVG DURATION
    • 13 EPISODES

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    Welcome to Restart

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 2:17


    “Camp Restart” is a video games detox centre where parents send their troubled teenagers to overcome addiction to technology… At least that's what the brochure says. Mind-bending thriller starring Armin Karima, Jon Gabrus and Lillete Dubey, from creators Brett Neichin and John Scott Dryden.

    Introducing Passenger List - from the creators of The Cipher

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 3:15


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    10. The End of the Beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 33:41


    A family visit from out of town. A fiction podcast starring Anya Chalotra and Chance Perdomo about finding a killer whilst finding yourself… Cast: Sabrina -Anya Chalotra Benny – Chance Perdomo Fergus – Samuel Adewunmi Harry – Enzo Cilenti Lynn – Leanne Best Mr Ahmed – Nabil Elouahabi Isabella – Hera Hilmar Efrat – Olivia Popica Ken – Akie Kotabe Other parts: Carl Prekopp, George Georgiou, Hugo Dryden, Clare Corbett, Kerry Shale Production Team: Written & Created by Brett Neichin with additional writing by Janina Matthewson Script editing by Mike Walker Music by Benbrick and Mark Henry Phillips Editing & Sound Design by Steve Bond Sound Assistant, Makashe Ogbon Assistant Producer, Eleanor Mein Trails by Jack Soper Produced by Emma Hearn Director and Executive Producer, John Scott Dryden Commissioning Editor, Jason Phipps Commissioning Producers: Rachel Simpson, Ella Woods and Eli Sessions Recorded at Sonica Studios, London The Cipher is a Goldhawk Production commissioned by BBC Sounds.

    9. Rising Sun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 34:10


    Greatest Hits, Worst Enemies. A fiction podcast starring Anya Chalotra and Chance Perdomo about finding a killer whilst finding yourself… Cast: Sabrina – Anya Chalotra Benny – Chance Perdomo Fergus – Samuel Adewunmi Dr Aoki – George Takei Isabella – Hera Hilmar Lynn – Leanne Best Mr Ahmed – Nabil Elouahabi Japanese Girl – Chloe Okada-Howells Production Team: Written & Created by Brett Neichin with additional writing by Janina Matthewson Script editing by Mike Walker Music by Benbrick and Mark Henry Phillips Editing & Sound Design by Steve Bond Sound Assistant, Makashe Ogbon Assistant Producer, Eleanor Mein Trails by Jack Soper Produced by Emma Hearn Director and Executive Producer, John Scott Dryden Commissioning Editor, Jason Phipps Commissioning Producers: Rachel Simpson, Ella Woods and Eli Sessions Recorded at Sonica Studios, London The Cipher is a Goldhawk Production commissioned by BBC Sounds.

    8. Automata

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 27:21


    Crash landing on Robot Island. A fiction podcast starring Anya Chalotra and Chance Perdomo about finding a killer whilst finding yourself… Cast: Sabrina -Anya Chalotra Benny – Chance Perdomo Lynn – Leanne Best Mr Ahmed – Nabil Elouahabi Dr Usman – Cyril Nri Production Team: Written & Created by Brett Neichin with additional writing by Janina Matthewson Script editing by Mike Walker Music by Benbrick and Mark Henry Phillips Editing & Sound Design by Steve Bond Sound Assistant, Makashe Ogbon Assistant Producer, Eleanor Mein Trails by Jack Soper Produced by Emma Hearn Director and Executive Producer, John Scott Dryden Commissioning Editor, Jason Phipps Commissioning Producers: Rachel Simpson, Ella Woods and Eli Sessions Recorded at Sonica Studios, London The Cipher is a Goldhawk Production commissioned by BBC Sounds.

    7. Black Beach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 37:43


    Aliens in Iceland. And Bobby Fischer. A fiction podcast starring Anya Chalotra and Chance Perdomo about finding a killer whilst finding yourself… Cast: Sabrina -Anya Chalotra Benny – Chance Perdomo Fergus – Samuel Adewunmi Vincent – Dave McRae Other parts: George Georgiou, Carl Prekopp, Nina Yndis, Stephen Mitchell, Clare Corbett Production Team: Written & Created by Brett Neichin with additional writing by Janina Matthewson Script editing by Mike Walker Music by Benbrick and Mark Henry Phillips Editing & Sound Design by Steve Bond Sound Assistant, Makashe Ogbon Assistant Producer, Eleanor Mein Trails by Jack Soper Produced by Emma Hearn Director and Executive Producer, John Scott Dryden Commissioning Editor, Jason Phipps Commissioning Producers: Rachel Simpson, Ella Woods and Eli Sessions Recorded at Sonica Studios, London The Cipher is a Goldhawk Production commissioned by BBC Sounds.

    6. Count Zero

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 29:02


    Tunnel to another world... A fiction podcast starring Anya Chalotra and Chance Perdomo about finding a killer whilst finding yourself… Cast: Sabrina -Anya Chalotra Benny – Chance Perdomo Fergus – Samuel Adewunmi Ian – Kerry Shale Lucy Rabbit – Molly Harris Quentin – Carl Prekopp Diane Trumbo – Clare Corbett Other parts: George Georgiou, John Scott Dryden, Philip Desmeules Production Team: Written & Created by Brett Neichin with additional writing by Janina Matthewson Script editing by Mike Walker Music by Benbrick and Mark Henry Phillips Editing & Sound Design by Steve Bond Sound Assistant, Makashe Ogbon Assistant Producer, Eleanor Mein Trails by Jack Soper Produced by Emma Hearn Director and Executive Producer, John Scott Dryden Commissioning Editor, Jason Phipps Commissioning Producers: Rachel Simpson, Ella Woods and Eli Sessions Recorded at Sonica Studios, London The Cipher is a Goldhawk Production commissioned by BBC Sounds.

    5. The Storks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 25:06


    Everything she’s ever known has been a lie. A fiction podcast starring Anya Chalotra and Chance Perdomo about finding a killer whilst finding yourself… Cast: Sabrina -Anya Chalotra Benny – Chance Perdomo Fergus – Samuel Adewunmi Ian - Kerry Shale Sara – Nina Yndis Katrin – Clare Corbett Other parts: Stephen Mitchell, George Georgiou, Philip Desmeules, Ayeesha Menon Production Team: Written & Created by Brett Neichin with additional writing by Janina Matthewson Script editing by Mike Walker Music by Benbrick and Mark Henry Phillips Editing & Sound Design by Steve Bond Sound Assistant, Makashe Ogbon Assistant Producer, Eleanor Mein Trails by Jack Soper Produced by Emma Hearn Director and Executive Producer, John Scott Dryden Commissioning Editor, Jason Phipps Commissioning Producers: Rachel Simpson, Ella Woods and Eli Sessions Recorded at Sonica Studios, London The Cipher is a Goldhawk Production commissioned by BBC Sounds.

    4. Perfect Storm

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 31:36


    Sabrina and Benny make their escape. A fiction podcast starring Anya Chalotra and Chance Perdomo about finding a killer whilst finding yourself…

    3. The Music of Chance

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 29:08


    A second solver emerges! A fiction podcast starring Anya Chalotra and Chance Perdomo about finding a killer whilst finding yourself… Cast: Sabrina – Anya Chalotra Benny – Chance Perdomo Dr Usman – Cyril Nri Efrat – Olivia Popica Ken – Akie Kotabe Other parts: Kerry Shale, Stephen Mitchell, George Georgiou, Clare Corbett, Philip Desmeules Production Team: Written & Created by Brett Neichin with additional writing by Janina Matthewson Script editing by Mike Walker Music by Benbrick and Mark Henry Phillips Editing & Sound Design by Steve Bond Sound Assistant, Makashe Ogbon Assistant Producer, Eleanor Mein Trails by Jack Soper Produced by Emma Hearn Director and Executive Producer, John Scott Dryden Commissioning Editor, Jason Phipps Commissioning Producers: Rachel Simpson, Ella Woods and Eli Sessions Recorded at Sonica Studios, London The Cipher is a Goldhawk Production commissioned by BBC Sounds.

    2. What Dreams May Come

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 26:40


    Congratulations! Now, get in the car. A fiction podcast starring Anya Chalotra and Chance Perdomo about finding a killer whilst finding yourself… Cast: Sabrina – Anya Chalotra Harry -Enzo Cilenti Mr Ahmed – Nabil Elouahabi Isabella -Hera Hilmar Harry - Enzo Cilenti Dr Usman – Cyril Nri Efrat – Olivia Popica Janitor – Akie Kotabe Lucy – Molly Harris Other parts: George Georgiou, Carl Prekopp, Stephen Mitchell, Clare Corbett Production Team: Written & Created by Brett Neichin with additional writing by Janina Matthewson Script editing by Mike Walker Music by Benbrick and Mark Henry Phillips Editing & Sound Design by Steve Bond Sound Assistant, Makashe Ogbon Assistant Producer, Eleanor Mein Trails by Jack Soper Produced by Emma Hearn Director and Executive Producer, John Scott Dryden Commissioning Editor, Jason Phipps Commissioning Producers: Rachel Simpson, Ella Woods and Eli Sessions Recorded at Sonica Studios, London The Cipher is a Goldhawk Production commissioned by BBC Sounds.

    1. The Parallax

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 34:00


    A mysterious puzzle appears online. A fiction podcast starring Anya Chalotra and Chance Perdomo about finding a killer whilst finding yourself… Cast: Sabrina – Anya Chalotra Benny – Chance Perdomo Harry – Enzo Cilenti Isabella – Hera Hilmar Mr Ahmed – Nabil Elouahabi Dr Usman – Cyril Nri Efrat – Olivia Popica Lucy – Molly Harris Other parts: Clare Corbett, Stephen Mitchell, Philip Desmeules Production Team: Written & Created by Brett Neichin with additional writing by Janina Matthewson Script editing by Mike Walker Music by Benbrick and Mark Henry Phillips Editing & Sound Design by Steve Bond Sound Assistant, Makashe Ogbon Assistant Producer, Eleanor Mein Trails by Jack Soper Produced by Emma Hearn Director and Executive Producer, John Scott Dryden Commissioning Editor, Jason Phipps Commissioning Producers: Rachel Simpson, Ella Woods and Eli Sessions Recorded at Sonica Studios, London The Cipher is a Goldhawk Production commissioned by BBC Sounds.

    Can you crack The Cipher?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 1:52


    Can you crack The Cipher? A mysterious puzzle holds the key to catching a killer. A new thriller coming to BBC Sounds, starring Anya Chalotra, Chance Perdomo & George Takei.

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