Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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| Introducing The House That Vanished | 20210630 | Your house is gone. Your neighbours won't talk. And you're on an island miles from shore. The true story of one man's struggle to find out why his home disappeared. | ||
| 01 | The Vanishing | 20210705 | 20240325 (BBC7) 20220214 (R4) Vanishing (RD=The) | Episode 1: The Vanishing. Neville Presho has returned from New Zealand to inspect storm damage on his house but his arrival on Tory island does not go as planned. Neville ... Tony Flynn Fiona ... Fo Cullen Mary Meehan ... Carol Moore Patrick Doohan ... Seကn T. Ӏ Meallaigh Patsy Dan ... Mark Lambert Father ONeill ... Niall Cusack Man 1 ... Lalor Roddy Woman ... Megan Armitage Man 2 ... Desmond Eastwood Film Crew ... Michael Patrick Neville Presho has returned from New Zealand to inspect storm damage on his house ? but his arrival on Tory island does not go as planned. Patrick Doohan ... Se?n T. ? Meallaigh Father O'Neill ... Niall Cusack Presented by Siobh?n McSweeney. Father O?Neill ... Niall Cusack Neville Presho makes a shocking discovery when he returns to Tory island. Neville first came to the remote Irish island in the 1970s and made a documentary about the islanders' traditional way of life, their culture and language. Neville felt warmly welcomed ? now, he faces a wall of silence. Some talk mysteriously of a whirlwind and a strange glow in the night sky, others say Neville would be better off not asking. No one will tell him what happened, not even the island?s King. The House that Vanished features documentary interviews with key people involved in Neville?s astonishing story alongside dramatised scenes written by Jan Carson. A compelling five-part mystery based on the true story of one man?s search for justice on a remote Irish island, blending documentary and drama. Neville Presho has returned from New Zealand to inspect storm damage on his house - but his arrival on Tory island does not go as planned. When Neville Presho returns to Tory Island after many years overseas, he gets the shock of his life - his house has vanished. All that remains is a bathtub, lying upside down on the shore. Neville first came to the remote Irish island in the 1970s and made a documentary about the islanders' traditional way of life, their culture and language. Neville felt warmly welcomed - now, he faces a wall of silence. Some talk mysteriously of a whirlwind and a strange glow in the night sky, others say Neville would be better off not asking. No one will tell him what happened, not even the island's King. When Neville Presho returns to Tory Island after many years overseas, he gets the shock of his life – his house has vanished. All that remains is a bathtub, lying upside down on the shore. Neville first came to the remote Irish island in the 1970s and made a documentary about the islanders' traditional way of life, their culture and language. Neville felt warmly welcomed – now, he faces a wall of silence. Neville - Tony Flynn Fiona - Fo Cullen Mary Meehan - Carol Moore Patrick Doohan - Seán T. Ó Meallaigh Patsy Dan - Mark Lambert Father O'Neill - Niall Cusack Man 1 - Lalor Roddy Woman - Megan Armitage Man 2 - Desmond Eastwood Film Crew - Michael Patrick Presented by Siobhán McSweeney A BBC Northern Ireland production for Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2021. Neville returns from New Zealand to inspect storm damage on his house – but his arrival doesn't go as planned. Stars Tony Flynn. A compelling five-part mystery based on the true story of one mans search for justice on a remote Irish island, blending documentary and drama. |
| 02 | The Real King Of Tory | 20210706 | 20240326 (BBC7) 20220215 (R4) | Episode 2: The Real King of Tory Frustrated by the islanders wall of silence, Neville takes his search to the Irish mainland and begins to suspect who was really behind his houses disappearance. Neville ... Tony Flynn Fiona ... Fo Cullen Patrick Doohan ... Seကn T. Ӏ Meallaigh Council worker ... Carol Moore Guard ... Faolကn Morgan Sean ... Michael Patrick Tourism Woman ... Megan Armitage Engineer ... Desmond Eastwood Frustrated by the islanders' wall of silence, Neville takes his search to the Irish mainland ? and begins to suspect who was really behind his house's disappearance. Patrick Doohan ... Se?n T. ? Meallaigh Guard ... Faol?n Morgan Presented by Siobh?n McSweeney Frustrated by the islanders? wall of silence, Neville takes his search to the Irish mainland ? and begins to suspect who was really behind his house's disappearance. Neville sets off on a journey around Ireland in search of clues, but the shock of discovering his house has vanished begins to affect his health. Feeling like he's trapped in a nightmare, Neville recalls the peace and tranquility he first found on Tory ? and a film he made years before seems to offer a strange prophecy about what may have happened to his house. Frustrated by the wall of silence on Tory, Neville takes his search to the Irish mainland. Frustrated by the islanders' wall of silence, Neville takes his search to the Irish mainland and begins to suspect who was really behind his house's disappearance. Neville sets off on a journey around Ireland in search of clues, but the shock of discovering his house has vanished begins to affect his health. Feeling like he's trapped in a nightmare, Neville recalls the peace and tranquility he first found on Tory and a film he made years before seems to offer a strange prophecy about what may have happened to his house. Neville first came to the remote Irish island in the 1970s and made a documentary about the islanders' traditional way of life, their culture and language. Neville felt warmly welcomed ? now, he faces a wall of silence. Some talk mysteriously of a whirlwind and a strange glow in the night sky, others say Neville would be better off not asking. No one will tell him what happened, not even the island?s King. The House that Vanished features documentary interviews with key people involved in Neville?s astonishing story alongside dramatised scenes written by Jan Carson. Frustrated by the islanders? wall of silence, Neville takes his search to the Irish mainland ? and begins to suspect who was really behind his house?s disappearance. Neville sets off on a journey around Ireland in search of clues, but the shock of discovering his house has vanished begins to affect his health. Feeling like he?s trapped in a nightmare, Neville recalls the peace and tranquility he first found on Tory ? and a film he made years before seems to offer a strange prophecy about what may have happened to his house. A compelling five-part mystery based on the true story of one man?s search for justice on a remote Irish island, blending documentary and drama. Frustrated by the islanders' wall of silence, Neville takes his search to the Irish mainland - and begins to suspect who was really behind his house's disappearance. Neville sets off on a journey around Ireland in search of clues, but the shock of discovering his house has vanished begins to affect his health. Feeling like he's trapped in a nightmare, Neville recalls the peace and tranquility he first found on Tory - and a film he made years before seems to offer a strange prophecy about what may have happened to his house. Feeling like he's trapped in a nightmare, Neville recalls the peace and tranquility he first found on Tory – and a film he made years before seems to offer a strange prophecy about what may have happened to his house. Neville - Tony Flynn Fiona - Fo Cullen Patrick Doohan - Seán T. Ó Meallaigh Council worker - Carol Moore Guard - Faolán Morgan Sean - Michael Patrick Tourism Woman - Megan Armitage Engineer - Desmond Eastwood Presented by Siobhán McSweeney A BBC Northern Ireland Production for Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2021. Frustrated by the islanders' silence, Neville takes his search to the Irish mainland with his suspicions. Starring Tony Flynn. A compelling five-part mystery based on the true story of one mans search for justice on a remote Irish island, blending documentary and drama. Neville sets off on a journey around Ireland in search of clues, but the shock of discovering his house has vanished begins to affect his health. Feeling like hes trapped in a nightmare, Neville recalls the peace and tranquility he first found on Tory and a film he made years before seems to offer a strange prophecy about what may have happened to his house. |
| 03 | Balor's Fort | 20210707 | 20240327 (BBC7) 20220216 (R4) Fort (RD=Balors) | A compelling five-part mystery based on the true story of one mans search for justice on a remote Irish island, blending documentary and drama. Episode 3: Balor's Fort Neville tracks down a contractor who offers him new information about events leading up to the disappearance of his house, but Nevilles obsessive search for answers comes at a heavy price. Neville decides to forgive those he believes have wronged him, leading to a long, dark night of the soul at Balors Fort on Tory island. Neville ... Tony Flynn Fiona ... Fo Cullen Patrick Doohan ... Seကn T. Ӏ Meallaigh John McGinty ... Seamus OHara Doctor ... Ian Beattie Neville uncovers more clues, but the stress of his search exerts a terrible toll. Neville tracks down a contractor who offers him new information about events leading up to the disappearance of his house, but Neville's obsessive search for answers comes at a heavy price. Neville decides to forgive those he believes have wronged him, leading to a long, dark night of the soul at Balor's Fort on Tory island. John McGinty ... Seamus O'Hara A compelling five-part mystery based on the true story of one man?s search for justice on a remote Irish island, blending documentary and drama. Neville tracks down a contractor who offers him new information about events leading up to the disappearance of his house, but Neville?s obsessive search for answers comes at a heavy price. Neville decides to forgive those he believes have wronged him, leading to a long, dark night of the soul at Balor?s Fort on Tory island. The House that Vanished features documentary interviews with key people involved in Neville?s astonishing story alongside dramatised scenes written by Jan Carson. Presented by Siobh?n McSweeney Patrick Doohan ... Se?n T. ? Meallaigh John McGinty ... Seamus O?Hara Neville uncovers more clues about what happened to his house, but the stress of his search exerts a terrible toll. Neville first came to the remote Irish island in the 1970s and made a documentary about the islanders' traditional way of life, their culture and language. Neville felt warmly welcomed ? now, he faces a wall of silence. Some talk mysteriously of a whirlwind and a strange glow in the night sky, others say Neville would be better off not asking. No one will tell him what happened, not even the island?s King. Presented by Siobhán McSweeney Neville - Tony Flynn Fiona - Fo Cullen Patrick Doohan - Seán T. Ó Meallaigh John McGinty - Seamus O'Hara Doctor - Ian Beattie A BBC Northern Ireland Production for Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2021. Neville uncovers more clues about what happened to his house, but the stress of his search takes its toll. Stars Tony Flynn. |
| 04 | The Holy Clay | 20210708 | 20240328 (BBC7) 20220217 (R4) | A compelling five-part mystery based on the true story of one mans search for justice on a remote Irish island, blending documentary and drama. Episode 4: The Holy Clay It seems Neville cant stay away from the island that haunts his every waking moment. A chance encounter on the ferry to Tory offers a new opportunity for justice and Neville finally finds a solicitor willing to listen to his story, but the strain of so many years spent searching for answers puts huge pressure on his marriage. Neville ... Tony Flynn Fiona ... Fo Cullen Anton ... Ian Beattie Gillespie ... Patrick Fitzsymons Clerk ... Desmond Eastwood Justice Murphy ... Mark Lambert ODualachain ... Faolကn Morgan OTuaithail ... Michael Patrick John McGinty ... Seamus OHara Neville descends to his lowest point, but a chance encounter offers new hope. It seems Neville can't stay away from the island that haunts his every waking moment. A chance encounter on the ferry to Tory offers a new opportunity for justice and Neville finally finds a solicitor willing to listen to his story, but the strain of so many years spent searching for answers puts huge pressure on his marriage. O'Dualachain ... Faolကn Morgan O'Tuaithail ... Michael Patrick John McGinty ... Seamus O'Hara A compelling five-part mystery based on the true story of one man?s search for justice on a remote Irish island, blending documentary and drama. It seems Neville can?t stay away from the island that haunts his every waking moment. A chance encounter on the ferry to Tory offers a new opportunity for justice and Neville finally finds a solicitor willing to listen to his story, but the strain of so many years spent searching for answers puts huge pressure on his marriage. The House that Vanished features documentary interviews with key people involved in Neville?s astonishing story alongside dramatised scenes written by Jan Carson. Presented by Siobh?n McSweeney O?Dualachain ... Faol?n Morgan O?Tuaithail ... Michael Patrick John McGinty ... Seamus O?Hara O'Dualachain ... Faol?n Morgan As Neville and his family descend to their lowest point, all seems lost until a chance encounter offers new hope. As Neville and his family descend to their lowest point, all seems lost ? until a chance encounter offers new hope. Neville first came to the remote Irish island in the 1970s and made a documentary about the islanders' traditional way of life, their culture and language. Neville felt warmly welcomed ? now, he faces a wall of silence. Some talk mysteriously of a whirlwind and a strange glow in the night sky, others say Neville would be better off not asking. No one will tell him what happened, not even the island?s King. As Neville and his family descend to their lowest point, all seems lost - until a chance encounter offers new hope. Neville - Tony Flynn Fiona - Fo Cullen Anton - Ian Beattie Gillespie - Patrick Fitzsymons Clerk - Desmond Eastwood Justice Murphy - Mark Lambert O'Dualachain - Faolán Morgan O'Tuaithail - Michael Patrick John McGinty - Seamus O'Hara Presented by Siobhán McSweeney A BBC Northern Ireland Production for Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2021. As Neville and his family descend to their lowest point, all seems lost, until a chance encounter offers hope. Stars Tony Flynn. |
| 05 LAST | The Hand Of God | 20210709 | 20240329 (BBC7) 20220218 (R4) | Episode 5: The Hand of God Neville finally has his day in court facing the man he believes is responsible for the disappearance of his house, but as he waits to hear the outcome of his case Neville finds himself on the wrong side of the law. Neville Presho - ¦ Tony Flynn Patrick Doohan - ¦ Seကn T. Ӏ Meallaigh Justice Murphy - ¦ Mark Lambert Prosecution barrister - ¦ Faolကn Morgan Defence barrister - ¦ Michael Patrick Psychiatrist - ¦ Patrick Fitzsymons Garda officer ... Niall Cusack Reporter ... Megan Armitage Hotel owner - Lalor Roddy A day of reckoning finally arrives for Neville, but who will the court believe? Presented by Siobh?n McSweeney. Patrick Doohan - ¦ Se?n T. ? Meallaigh Prosecution barrister - ¦ Faol?n Morgan Neville Presho ... Tony Flynn Patrick Doohan ... Seကn T. Ӏ Meallaigh Justice Murphy ... Mark Lambert Prosecution barrister ... Faolကn Morgan Defence barrister ... Michael Patrick Psychiatrist ... Patrick Fitzsymons Neville Presho - Tony Flynn Patrick Doohan - Seကn T. Ӏ Meallaigh Justice Murphy - Mark Lambert Prosecution barrister - Faolကn Morgan Defence barrister - Michael Patrick Psychiatrist - Patrick Fitzsymons ~House That Vanished, The [limelight] Patrick Doohan - Se?n T. ? Meallaigh Prosecution barrister - Faol?n Morgan Neville Presho ... - Tony Flynn Patrick Doohan - Seán T. Ó Meallaigh Justice Murphy ... - Mark Lambert Prosecution barrister - Faolán Morgan Defence barrister ... - Michael Patrick Garda officer - Niall Cusack Reporter - Megan Armitage Presented by Siobhán McSweeney. A BBC Northern Ireland production for Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2021. A day of reckoning is here but as Neville awaits the outcome, he finds himself on the wrong side of the law. Stars Tony Flynn. A compelling five-part mystery based on the true story of one mans search for justice on a remote Irish island, blending documentary and drama. A compelling five-part mystery based on the true story of one man?s search for justice on a remote Irish island, blending documentary and drama. The House that Vanished features documentary interviews with key people involved in Neville?s astonishing story alongside dramatised scenes written by Jan Carson. Neville first came to the remote Irish island in the 1970s and made a documentary about the islanders' traditional way of life, their culture and language. Neville felt warmly welcomed ? now, he faces a wall of silence. Some talk mysteriously of a whirlwind and a strange glow in the night sky, others say Neville would be better off not asking. No one will tell him what happened, not even the island?s King. |