Charles Chilton - Space Force

Series

Episode

Title

First
Broadcast

Repeated

Comments

The Voice From Nowhere

19840404

20110518 (BBC7)
20120521 (BBC7)
20140809 (BBC7)
20170403 (BBC7)
20190225 (BBC7)
20190226 (BBC7)
20201119 (BBC7)
20201120 (BBC7)
20240310 (BBC7)

'It all began many Earth years ago during the summer of 2010...'

A routine trip to the moon turns into a nightmare in space for Captain Saxon Berry and his crew.

Starring Barry Foster and Nicky Henson.

Charles Chilton's intergalactic adventure in six-parts.

Lemuel ‘Chipper' Barnett - Nicky Henson

Magnus Carter - Nigel Stock

Lauderic Sincere - Tony Osoba

with Wendy Murray and Teresa Stretfield

Charles Chilton wrote and produced many popular and successful radio programmes for the BBC - including the classic 1950s serial 'Journey into Space' with the adventures of Captain Jet Morgan. First broadcast years before the first moon landing, this fired the imagination of millions, It was the last radio drama to record higher ratings than the new young upstart - television!

A routine trip to the moon turns into a nightmare for Captain Saxon Berry.

A routine trip to the moon turns into a nightmare for Captain Saxon Berry. Stars Nicky Henson, Nigel Stock and Barry Foster.

Towards The Unknown

19840411

20110519 (BBC7)
20120522 (BBC7)
20140816 (BBC7)
20170404 (BBC7)
20190226 (BBC7)
20190227 (BBC7)
20201120 (BBC7)
20201121 (BBC7)
20240317 (BBC7)

One of Space Force's crew members, Magnus Carter, reveals the true nature of their latest mission

Charles Chilton's intergalactic adventure starring Barry Foster and Nicky Henson.

Lemuel ‘Chipper' Barnett - Nicky Henson

Magnus Carter - Nigel Stock

Lauderic Sincere - Tony Osoba

with Wendy Murray and Teresa Stretfield

The crew's Magnus Carter reveals the true nature of their new mission.

The crew's Magnus Carter reveals the true nature of their new mission. Stars Nigel Stock, Barry Foster and Nicky Henson.

The Silver Strangers

19840418

20110520 (BBC7)
20120523 (BBC7)
20140823 (BBC7)
20170405 (BBC7)
20190227 (BBC7)
20190228 (BBC7)
20201123 (BBC7)
20201124 (BBC7)
20240324 (BBC7)

'The two strange figures drifted over from their ship to ours - they were heading for the main outside air lock...'

After drifting without power, the crew of Space Force receive a mysterious message and spot a spacecraft...

Charles Chilton's intergalactic adventure starring Barry Foster and Nicky Henson.

Chipper - Nicky Henson

Magnus - Nigel Stock

Lauderic - Tony Osoba

with Wendy Murray and Teresa Stretfeild.

After drifting powerless, the crew receives a mysterious message and spots a spacecraft.

After drifting without power, the crew receives a mysterious message and spots a spacecraft. Stars Nicky Henson and Barry Foster.

The Time Ship

19840426

20110523 (BBC7)
20120524 (BBC7)
20140830 (BBC7)
20170406 (BBC7)
20190228 (BBC7)
20190301 (BBC7)
20201124 (BBC7)
20201125 (BBC7)
20240331 (BBC7)

'The ship was as tall as a skyscraper and as long as an ocean liner - its hull was round, like a submarine's.'

Taken hostage by the aliens, the crew discover more about their mysterious captors.

Charles Chilton's intergalactic adventure starring Barry Foster and Nicky Henson.

Chipper - Nicky Henson

Magnus - Nigel Stock

Lauderic - Tony Osoba

Ifwa - Wendy Murray

Treia - Theresa Streatfeild

Voedica - Lolly Cockerell

Jennie - Jenny Twigge

Taken hostage by the aliens, the crew learn more about their mysterious captors.

Taken hostage by the aliens, the crew learn more about their mysterious captors. Stars Nicky Henson and Nigel Stock.

Threshold Of Stars

19840502

20110524 (BBC7)
20120525 (BBC7)
20140906 (BBC7)
20170407 (BBC7)
20190301 (BBC7)
20190302 (BBC7)
20201125 (BBC7)
20201126 (BBC7)
20240407 (BBC7)

'And what happens if we fail the test?' 'It's obvious. We'll be killed.'

Held captive by their abductors, the Space Force crew discover exactly what the aliens are after - while Chipper causes concern.

Charles Chilton's intergalactic adventure starring Barry Foster and Nicky Henson.

Chipper - Nicky Henson

Magnus - Nigel Stock

Lauderic - Tony Osoba

Ifwa - Wendy Murray

Treia - Theresa Streatfeild

Voedica - Lolly Cockerell

Jennie - Jenny Twigge

The captive crew discover what the aliens want from them, and Chipper causes concern.

Charles Chilton's intergalactic adventure.

The captive crew discover what the aliens want from them, and Chipper causes concern. Stars Nicky Henson and Barry Foster.

Marooned In Space

19840509

20110525 (BBC7)
20120528 (BBC7)
20140913 (BBC7)
20170410 (BBC7)
20190304 (BBC7)
20190305 (BBC7)
20201126 (BBC7)
20201127 (BBC7)
20240414 (BBC7)

The space crew battle to escape from the aliens, who are trying to target Chipper.

Concluding Charles Chilton's intergalactic adventure, starring Barry Foster and Nicky Henson.

Chipper - Nicky Henson

Magnus - Nigel Stock

Lauderic - Tony Osoba

With Wendy Murray and Teresa Stretfield

The crew battle to escape from the aliens, who are trying to target Chipper.

The conclusion of Charles Chilton's intergalactic adventure, starring Barry Foster and Nicky Henson.

The crew battle to escape from the aliens, who are trying to target Chipper. Stars Nicky Henson, Nigel Stock and Barry Foster.

The Return Of The Sun God

19850513

20110526 (BBC7)
20120529 (BBC7)
20141101 (BBC7)
20141102 (BBC7)
20180128 (BBC7)
20180129 (BBC7)
20200309 (BBC7)
20200310 (BBC7)
20220411 (BBC7)

On patrol in Egypt - scanning the sky for asteroids - the crew of Space Force witness a massive ball of light coming towards Earth...

Starring Barry Foster and Nicky Henson.

Charles Chilton's second intergalatic adventure series in six parts.

Chipper Barnett - Nicky Henson

Magnus Carter - Nigel Stock

Lodderick Sincere - Tony Osoba

With Wendy Murray, Willoughby Goddard, Bernard Brown and Mia Soteriou.

Charles Chilton wrote and produced many popular and successful radio programmes for the BBC - including the classic 1950s serial 'Journey into Space' - charting the adventures of Captain Jet Morgan. This fired the imagination of millions, years before the first moon landing. It was the last radio drama to record higher ratings than the new young upstart television!

On asteroid patrol in Egypt, some of the crew meet mysterious strangers inside a pyramid.

The Red Planet

19850520

20110527 (BBC7)
20120530 (BBC7)
20141108 (BBC7)
20141109 (BBC7)
20180204 (BBC7)
20180205 (BBC7)
20200310 (BBC7)
20200311 (BBC7)
20220412 (BBC7)

The Space Force crew make a discovery in Egypt - while stowaways are reported on the Mars-bound ship.

Starring Barry Foster and Nigel Stock.

Charles Chilton's second intergalatic adventure series.

Chipper Barnett - Nicky Henson

Magnus Carter - Nigel Stock

Lodderick Sincere - Tony Osoba

With Wendy Murray, Willoughby Goddard, Bernard Brown and Mia Soteriou.

The crew make a discovery in Egypt, while stowaways are reported on the Mars-bound ship.

The Great Martian Pyramid

19850527

20110530 (BBC7)
20120531 (BBC7)
20141115 (BBC7)
20141116 (BBC7)
20180211 (BBC7)
20180212 (BBC7)
20180304 (BBC7)
20180305 (BBC7)
20200311 (BBC7)
20200312 (BBC7)
20220413 (BBC7)

Landing on Mars, the Space Force crew start explorations - but find their welcome is far from warm.

Starring Barry Foster and Tony Osoba.

Charles Chilton's second intergalatic adventure series.

Chipper Barnett - Nicky Henson

Magnus Carter - Nigel Stock

Lodderick Sincere - Tony Osoba

With Wendy Murray, Willoughby Goddard and Bernard Brown.

The crew start to explore but find their welcome is far from warm.

A Test Of Endurance

19850603

20110531 (BBC7)
20120601 (BBC7)
20141122 (BBC7)
20141123 (BBC7)
20180218 (BBC7)
20180219 (BBC7)
20200312 (BBC7)
20200313 (BBC7)
20220414 (BBC7)

Held captive in an underground city on Mars, the Space Force crew are set to learn their fate...

Starring Barry Foster and Nicky Henson.

Charles Chilton's second intergalatic adventure series.

Chipper Barnett - Nicky Henson

Magnus Carter - Nigel Stock

Lodderick Sincere - Tony Osoba

With Wendy Murray, Willoughby Goddard and Bernard Brown.

Held captive in an underground city on Mars, the crew learn their fate.

Living With Death

19850610

20110601 (BBC7)
20120604 (BBC7)
20141129 (BBC7)
20141130 (BBC7)
20180225 (BBC7)
20180226 (BBC7)
20200313 (BBC7)
20200314 (BBC7)
20220415 (BBC7)

Elevated to the priesthood of God-King Ra - the captive crew of Space Force seize a chance to escape.

Starring Barry Foster and Nigel Stock.

Charles Chilton's second intergalactic adventure series.

Chipper Barnett - Nicky Henson

Magnus Carter - Nigel Stock

Lodderick Sincere - Tony Osoba

With Wendy Murray, Willoughby Goddard and Bernard Brown.

Elevated to the priesthood of God-King Ra, the captive crew seize a chance to escape.

Unto Death, And Beyond

19850617

20110602 (BBC7)
20120605 (BBC7)
20141206 (BBC7)
20141207 (BBC7)
20180318 (BBC7)
20180319 (BBC7)
20200316 (BBC7)
20200317 (BBC7)
20220418 (BBC7)

Stranded on the Golden Planet, the Space Force crew must find a way to return to Mars.

Starring Barry Foster and Nicky Henson.

Conclusion of Charles Chilton's second intergalatic adventure.

Chipper Barnett - Nicky Henson

Magnus Carter - Nigel Stock

Lodderick Sincere - Tony Osoba

With Wendy Murray, Willoughby Goddard, Bernard Brown and Mia Soteriou.

Stranded on the Golden Planet, the crew must find a way to return to Mars.

Episodes

Series	Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	01	The Voice From Nowhere	19840404	20110518 (BBC7) 20120521 (BBC7) 20140809 (BBC7) 20170403 (BBC7) 20190225 (BBC7) 20190226 (BBC7) 20201119 (BBC7) 20201120 (BBC7) 20240310 (BBC7)	'It all began many Earth years ago during the summer of 2010...' A routine trip to the moon turns into a nightmare in space for Captain Saxon Berry and his crew. Starring Barry Foster and Nicky Henson. Charles Chilton's intergalactic adventure in six-parts. Lemuel ‘Chipper' Barnett - Nicky Henson Magnus Carter - Nigel Stock Lauderic Sincere - Tony Osoba with Wendy Murray and Teresa Stretfield Charles Chilton wrote and produced many popular and successful radio programmes for the BBC - including the classic 1950s serial 'Journey into Space' with the adventures of Captain Jet Morgan. First broadcast years before the first moon landing, this fired the imagination of millions, It was the last radio drama to record higher ratings than the new young upstart - television! A routine trip to the moon turns into a nightmare for Captain Saxon Berry. A routine trip to the moon turns into a nightmare for Captain Saxon Berry. Stars Nicky Henson, Nigel Stock and Barry Foster.
01	02	Towards The Unknown	19840411	20110519 (BBC7) 20120522 (BBC7) 20140816 (BBC7) 20170404 (BBC7) 20190226 (BBC7) 20190227 (BBC7) 20201120 (BBC7) 20201121 (BBC7) 20240317 (BBC7)	One of Space Force's crew members, Magnus Carter, reveals the true nature of their latest mission Charles Chilton's intergalactic adventure starring Barry Foster and Nicky Henson. Lemuel ‘Chipper' Barnett - Nicky Henson Magnus Carter - Nigel Stock Lauderic Sincere - Tony Osoba with Wendy Murray and Teresa Stretfield The crew's Magnus Carter reveals the true nature of their new mission. The crew's Magnus Carter reveals the true nature of their new mission. Stars Nigel Stock, Barry Foster and Nicky Henson.
01	03	The Silver Strangers	19840418	20110520 (BBC7) 20120523 (BBC7) 20140823 (BBC7) 20170405 (BBC7) 20190227 (BBC7) 20190228 (BBC7) 20201123 (BBC7) 20201124 (BBC7) 20240324 (BBC7)	'The two strange figures drifted over from their ship to ours - they were heading for the main outside air lock...' After drifting without power, the crew of Space Force receive a mysterious message and spot a spacecraft... Charles Chilton's intergalactic adventure starring Barry Foster and Nicky Henson. Chipper - Nicky Henson Magnus - Nigel Stock Lauderic - Tony Osoba with Wendy Murray and Teresa Stretfeild. After drifting powerless, the crew receives a mysterious message and spots a spacecraft. After drifting without power, the crew receives a mysterious message and spots a spacecraft. Stars Nicky Henson and Barry Foster.
01	04	The Time Ship	19840426	20110523 (BBC7) 20120524 (BBC7) 20140830 (BBC7) 20170406 (BBC7) 20190228 (BBC7) 20190301 (BBC7) 20201124 (BBC7) 20201125 (BBC7) 20240331 (BBC7)	'The ship was as tall as a skyscraper and as long as an ocean liner - its hull was round, like a submarine's.' Taken hostage by the aliens, the crew discover more about their mysterious captors. Charles Chilton's intergalactic adventure starring Barry Foster and Nicky Henson. Chipper - Nicky Henson Magnus - Nigel Stock Lauderic - Tony Osoba Ifwa - Wendy Murray Treia - Theresa Streatfeild Voedica - Lolly Cockerell Jennie - Jenny Twigge Taken hostage by the aliens, the crew learn more about their mysterious captors. Taken hostage by the aliens, the crew learn more about their mysterious captors. Stars Nicky Henson and Nigel Stock.
01	05	Threshold Of Stars	19840502	20110524 (BBC7) 20120525 (BBC7) 20140906 (BBC7) 20170407 (BBC7) 20190301 (BBC7) 20190302 (BBC7) 20201125 (BBC7) 20201126 (BBC7) 20240407 (BBC7)	'And what happens if we fail the test?' 'It's obvious. We'll be killed.' Held captive by their abductors, the Space Force crew discover exactly what the aliens are after - while Chipper causes concern. Charles Chilton's intergalactic adventure starring Barry Foster and Nicky Henson. Chipper - Nicky Henson Magnus - Nigel Stock Lauderic - Tony Osoba Ifwa - Wendy Murray Treia - Theresa Streatfeild Voedica - Lolly Cockerell Jennie - Jenny Twigge The captive crew discover what the aliens want from them, and Chipper causes concern. Charles Chilton's intergalactic adventure. The captive crew discover what the aliens want from them, and Chipper causes concern. Stars Nicky Henson and Barry Foster.
01	06	Marooned In Space	19840509	20110525 (BBC7) 20120528 (BBC7) 20140913 (BBC7) 20170410 (BBC7) 20190304 (BBC7) 20190305 (BBC7) 20201126 (BBC7) 20201127 (BBC7) 20240414 (BBC7)	The space crew battle to escape from the aliens, who are trying to target Chipper. Concluding Charles Chilton's intergalactic adventure, starring Barry Foster and Nicky Henson. Chipper - Nicky Henson Magnus - Nigel Stock Lauderic - Tony Osoba With Wendy Murray and Teresa Stretfield The crew battle to escape from the aliens, who are trying to target Chipper. The conclusion of Charles Chilton's intergalactic adventure, starring Barry Foster and Nicky Henson. The crew battle to escape from the aliens, who are trying to target Chipper. Stars Nicky Henson, Nigel Stock and Barry Foster.
02	01	The Return Of The Sun God	19850513	20110526 (BBC7) 20120529 (BBC7) 20141101 (BBC7) 20141102 (BBC7) 20180128 (BBC7) 20180129 (BBC7) 20200309 (BBC7) 20200310 (BBC7) 20220411 (BBC7)	On patrol in Egypt - scanning the sky for asteroids - the crew of Space Force witness a massive ball of light coming towards Earth... Starring Barry Foster and Nicky Henson. Charles Chilton's second intergalatic adventure series in six parts. Chipper Barnett - Nicky Henson Magnus Carter - Nigel Stock Lodderick Sincere - Tony Osoba With Wendy Murray, Willoughby Goddard, Bernard Brown and Mia Soteriou. Charles Chilton wrote and produced many popular and successful radio programmes for the BBC - including the classic 1950s serial 'Journey into Space' - charting the adventures of Captain Jet Morgan. This fired the imagination of millions, years before the first moon landing. It was the last radio drama to record higher ratings than the new young upstart television! On asteroid patrol in Egypt, some of the crew meet mysterious strangers inside a pyramid.
02	02	The Red Planet	19850520	20110527 (BBC7) 20120530 (BBC7) 20141108 (BBC7) 20141109 (BBC7) 20180204 (BBC7) 20180205 (BBC7) 20200310 (BBC7) 20200311 (BBC7) 20220412 (BBC7)	The Space Force crew make a discovery in Egypt - while stowaways are reported on the Mars-bound ship. Starring Barry Foster and Nigel Stock. Charles Chilton's second intergalatic adventure series. Chipper Barnett - Nicky Henson Magnus Carter - Nigel Stock Lodderick Sincere - Tony Osoba With Wendy Murray, Willoughby Goddard, Bernard Brown and Mia Soteriou. The crew make a discovery in Egypt, while stowaways are reported on the Mars-bound ship.
02	03	The Great Martian Pyramid	19850527	20110530 (BBC7) 20120531 (BBC7) 20141115 (BBC7) 20141116 (BBC7) 20180211 (BBC7) 20180212 (BBC7) 20180304 (BBC7) 20180305 (BBC7) 20200311 (BBC7) 20200312 (BBC7) 20220413 (BBC7)	Landing on Mars, the Space Force crew start explorations - but find their welcome is far from warm. Starring Barry Foster and Tony Osoba. Charles Chilton's second intergalatic adventure series. Chipper Barnett - Nicky Henson Magnus Carter - Nigel Stock Lodderick Sincere - Tony Osoba With Wendy Murray, Willoughby Goddard and Bernard Brown. The crew start to explore but find their welcome is far from warm.
02	04	A Test Of Endurance	19850603	20110531 (BBC7) 20120601 (BBC7) 20141122 (BBC7) 20141123 (BBC7) 20180218 (BBC7) 20180219 (BBC7) 20200312 (BBC7) 20200313 (BBC7) 20220414 (BBC7)	Held captive in an underground city on Mars, the Space Force crew are set to learn their fate... Starring Barry Foster and Nicky Henson. Charles Chilton's second intergalatic adventure series. Chipper Barnett - Nicky Henson Magnus Carter - Nigel Stock Lodderick Sincere - Tony Osoba With Wendy Murray, Willoughby Goddard and Bernard Brown. Held captive in an underground city on Mars, the crew learn their fate.
02	05	Living With Death	19850610	20110601 (BBC7) 20120604 (BBC7) 20141129 (BBC7) 20141130 (BBC7) 20180225 (BBC7) 20180226 (BBC7) 20200313 (BBC7) 20200314 (BBC7) 20220415 (BBC7)	Elevated to the priesthood of God-King Ra - the captive crew of Space Force seize a chance to escape. Starring Barry Foster and Nigel Stock. Charles Chilton's second intergalactic adventure series. Chipper Barnett - Nicky Henson Magnus Carter - Nigel Stock Lodderick Sincere - Tony Osoba With Wendy Murray, Willoughby Goddard and Bernard Brown. Elevated to the priesthood of God-King Ra, the captive crew seize a chance to escape.
02	06	Unto Death, And Beyond	19850617	20110602 (BBC7) 20120605 (BBC7) 20141206 (BBC7) 20141207 (BBC7) 20180318 (BBC7) 20180319 (BBC7) 20200316 (BBC7) 20200317 (BBC7) 20220418 (BBC7)	Stranded on the Golden Planet, the Space Force crew must find a way to return to Mars. Starring Barry Foster and Nicky Henson. Conclusion of Charles Chilton's second intergalatic adventure. Chipper Barnett - Nicky Henson Magnus Carter - Nigel Stock Lodderick Sincere - Tony Osoba With Wendy Murray, Willoughby Goddard, Bernard Brown and Mia Soteriou. Stranded on the Golden Planet, the crew must find a way to return to Mars.