The Lovecraft Investigations

BBC Radio 4

An investigation into witchcraft, the occult and secret government operations. From H.P. Lovecraft.

Fiction Drama

Ep. 1 – The Whisperer in Darkness
An unexpected phone call turns Matthew Heawood’s attention to a mystery in the gloom of Rendlesham Forest; folklore, paranormal, otherworldly? Up for debate, but fertile ground for a new investigative podcast, that’s for sure. One question still lingers, will our host be re-joined by his roaming researcher, Kennedy Fisher?The duo’s last update patched together frantic updates from Baghdad, as they pursued suspected occultists in The Case of Charles Dexter Ward. Very little hope lingered of solving the mystery, and maybe even less that Kennedy would return home safe… But for now, a new investigation calls. Following the success of The Case of Charles Dexter Ward, Radio 4 commissions a return to this HP Lovecraft-inspired universe. Once again, the podcast embraces Lovecraft’s crypt of horror, braving the Sci-Fi stylings of The Whisperer in Darkness.Episode OneHenry Akeley, an ex-student from Dr Eleanor Peck’s folklore and witchcraft course, has gone missing, and Heawood and Kennedy decide whether or not to investigate. But first, there are threads to tie up from their last mystery podcast 'The Case Of Charles Dexter Ward.' Cast:Kennedy Fisher.........................Jana Carpenter Matthew Heawood....................Barnaby Kay Eleanor Peck.............................Nicola Walker Henry Akeley.............................David CalderProducer: Karen Rose  Director/Writer: Julian Simpson  Sound Recordist and Designer: David Thomas Production Coordinators: Sarah Tombling & Holly Slater  Music by Tim ElsenburgA Sweet Talk Production for BBC Radio 4
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Ep 10 - The Haunter of the Dark
Kennedy and Ness are already in deep as Byron reaches the woods near Dunwich. How long have they all got before the Ashton-Heath siblings find them? The Lovecraft Investigations conclude. But will they end well for the team?Three years on from The Shadow Over Innsmouth, and Heawood's disappearance at Pleasant Green, the Lovecraft Investigations are back and podcaster Kennedy Fisher is following new clues in Julian Simpson’s H P Lovecraft-inspired universe.Cast: Kennedy Fisher - Jana Carpenter Matthew Heawood - Barnaby Kay Marcus Byron - Ben Crowe Eleanor Peck - Nicola Walker Victoria Ness - Catherine Kanter Caroline Morse - Kate Isitt Wilberforce Ashton-Heath - Rufus WrightWritten and directed by Julian Simpson Music composed by Tim Elsenburg Sound design: David ThomasProduction Assistant: Ethan Elsenburg Producer: Sarah Tombling Executive Producer: Karen RoseA Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
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Ep 9 - The Haunter of the Dark
Slide helps Kennedy and Ness crack the code. The women lead the way to Suffolk, and a house near Dunwich. The investigation is gathering pace.Three years on from The Shadow Over Innsmouth, and Heawood's disappearance at Pleasant Green, the Lovecraft Investigations are back and podcaster Kennedy Fisher is following new clues in Julian Simpson’s H P Lovecraft-inspired universe.Cast: Kennedy Fisher - Jana Carpenter Matthew Heawood - Barnaby Kay Marcus Byron - Ben Crowe Victoria Ness - Catherine Kanter Slide - Ferdinand Kingsley Eleanor Peck - Nicolas WalkerWritten and directed by Julian Simpson Music composed by Tim Elsenburg Sound design: David ThomasProduction Assistant: Ethan Elsenburg Producer: Sarah Tombling Executive Producer: Karen RoseA Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
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Ep 8 - The Haunter of the Dark
The stress of the investigation is taking a heavy toll on the team. Disharmony grows; an unwise decision is made and key understanding of the situation is challenged.Three years on from The Shadow Over Innsmouth, and Heawood's disappearance at Pleasant Green, the Lovecraft Investigations are back and podcaster Kennedy Fisher is following new clues in Julian Simpson’s H P Lovecraft-inspired universe.Cast: Kennedy Fisher - Jana Carpenter Matthew Heawood - Barnaby Kay Marcus Byron - Ben Crowe Eleanor Peck - Nicola Walker Victoria Ness - Catherine Kanter Caroline Morse - Kate Isitt Wilberforce Ashington-Heath - Rufus WrightWritten and directed by Julian Simpson Music composed by Tim Elsenburg Sound design: David ThomasProduction Assistant: Ethan Elsenburg Producer: Sarah Tombling Executive Producer: Karen RoseA Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
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Ep 7 - The Haunter of the Dark
Eleanor Peck leads a spirited discussion of the team's leads and understanding so far. New names intermingle with old as they share what they know and begin to see patterns emerging.Three years on from The Shadow Over Innsmouth, and Heawood's disappearance at Pleasant Green, the Lovecraft Investigations are back and podcaster Kennedy Fisher is following new clues in Julian Simpson’s H P Lovecraft-inspired universe.Cast:javascript:void(0) Eleanor Peck - Nicola Walker Kennedy Fisher - Jana Carpenter Matthew Heawood - Barnaby Kay Marcus Byron - Ben CroweWritten and directed by Julian Simpson Music composed by Tim Elsenburg Sound design: David ThomasProduction Assistant: Ethan Elsenburg Producer: Sarah Tombling Executive Producer: Karen RoseA Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
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