Isaac Asimov's I, Robot [15 Minute Drama]

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Liar

20170209

Stevie is summoned to a lab in Siberia, where a robot has developed the ability to read human minds.

The rise of robotics in the 21st century, told through the poignant and mysterious story of enigmatic lawyer, Stevie Byerley.

As a child, Stevie Byerley is raised by Robbie, a robotic childminder, because her parents are too busy working. The powerful bond she forms with the robot is unbreakable. Their relationship will change the course of Stevie's life.

Originally written over 60 years ago, Isaac Asimov's stories are becoming truer with every day that passes. The world that he imagined is now upon us.

With Hermione Norris as Stevie Byerley, Brendan Coyle as Quinn, Dianne Weller as SZ-34/Suzi, Michael Cochrane as Doctor Lanning and Corrinne Weeks as Andrea Ashe.

Dramatised by Richard Kurti

Produced and Directed by Andrew Mark Sewell

A B7 production for BBC Radio 4.

Stevie is urgently summoned to a lab in Siberia where a robot is able to read human minds.

Little Lost Robot

20170208

A reprogrammed robot goes AWOL on a space station, with potentially lethal consequences.

The rise of robotics in the 21st century, told through the poignant and mysterious story of enigmatic lawyer, Stevie Byerley.

Originally written over 60 years ago, Isaac Asimov's stories are becoming truer with every day that passes. The world that he imagined is now upon us.

With Hermione Norris as Stevie Byerley, Brendan Coyle as Quinn, Gary Turner as Dr Black, Nicholas Briggs as Nestor Robots and Diane Spencer as the Psychiatrist.

Dramatised by Richard Kurti

Produced and Directed by Andrew Mark Sewell

A B7 production for BBC Radio 4.

A robot goes awol after its rules of behaviour are reprogrammed, with lethal consequences.

Reason

20170207

Following a car crash, Stevie returns to work. Her first case involves a robot with a Messiah complex.

The rise of robotics in the 21st century, told through the poignant and mysterious story of enigmatic lawyer, Stevie Byerley.

Originally written over 60 years ago, Isaac Asimov's stories are becoming truer with every day that passes. The world that he imagined is now upon us.

With Hermione Norris as Stevie Byerley, Brendan Coyle as Quinn, Nicholas Briggs as Cutie and Doug Devaney as Powell.

Dramatised by Richard Kurti

Produced and Directed by Andrew Mark Sewell

A B7 production for BBC Radio 4.

Stevie travels to a space station to deal with a robot that has religious delusions.

Robbie

20170206

Stevie Byerley is raised by a robotic childminder. Their relationship will change the course of her life.

The rise of robotics in the 21st century, told through the poignant and mysterious story of enigmatic lawyer, Stevie Byerley.

Originally written over 60 years ago, Isaac Asimov's stories are becoming truer with every day that passes. The world that he imagined is now upon us.

With Hermione Norris as Stevie Byerley, Kelly Burke as Robbie, Mia Burgess as Young Stevie, Dianna Weller and Grace Byerley and Derek Riddell as George Byerley.

Dramatised by Richard Kurti

Produced and Directed by Andrew Mark Sewell

A B7 production for BBC Radio 4.

As a child, Stevie forms a closer bond with her robotic childminder than her real parents.

The Evitable Conflict

20170210

Stevie's meteoric rise to power leads to a final showdown with Quinn, finally revealing her secret.

The rise of robotics in the 21st century, told through the poignant and mysterious story of enigmatic lawyer, Stevie Byerley.

Originally written over 60 years ago, Isaac Asimov's stories are becoming truer with every day that passes. The world that he imagined is now upon us.

With Hermione Norris as Stevie Byerley, Brendan Coyle as Quinn, Derek Riddell as the Doctor, Diane Spencer as the Legal Secretary and Robert Blackwood as the Tour Guide.

Dramatised by Richard Kurti

Produced and Directed by Andrew Mark Sewell

A B7 production for BBC Radio 4.

In the final showdown, we learn the truth about Stevie.

Episodes

Title	First Broadcast	Comments
Liar	20170209	Stevie is summoned to a lab in Siberia, where a robot has developed the ability to read human minds. The rise of robotics in the 21st century, told through the poignant and mysterious story of enigmatic lawyer, Stevie Byerley. As a child, Stevie Byerley is raised by Robbie, a robotic childminder, because her parents are too busy working. The powerful bond she forms with the robot is unbreakable. Their relationship will change the course of Stevie's life. Originally written over 60 years ago, Isaac Asimov's stories are becoming truer with every day that passes. The world that he imagined is now upon us. With Hermione Norris as Stevie Byerley, Brendan Coyle as Quinn, Dianne Weller as SZ-34/Suzi, Michael Cochrane as Doctor Lanning and Corrinne Weeks as Andrea Ashe. Dramatised by Richard Kurti Produced and Directed by Andrew Mark Sewell A B7 production for BBC Radio 4. Stevie is urgently summoned to a lab in Siberia where a robot is able to read human minds.
Little Lost Robot	20170208	A reprogrammed robot goes AWOL on a space station, with potentially lethal consequences. The rise of robotics in the 21st century, told through the poignant and mysterious story of enigmatic lawyer, Stevie Byerley. As a child, Stevie Byerley is raised by Robbie, a robotic childminder, because her parents are too busy working. The powerful bond she forms with the robot is unbreakable. Their relationship will change the course of Stevie's life. Originally written over 60 years ago, Isaac Asimov's stories are becoming truer with every day that passes. The world that he imagined is now upon us. With Hermione Norris as Stevie Byerley, Brendan Coyle as Quinn, Gary Turner as Dr Black, Nicholas Briggs as Nestor Robots and Diane Spencer as the Psychiatrist. Dramatised by Richard Kurti Produced and Directed by Andrew Mark Sewell A B7 production for BBC Radio 4. A robot goes awol after its rules of behaviour are reprogrammed, with lethal consequences.
Reason	20170207	Following a car crash, Stevie returns to work. Her first case involves a robot with a Messiah complex. The rise of robotics in the 21st century, told through the poignant and mysterious story of enigmatic lawyer, Stevie Byerley. As a child, Stevie Byerley is raised by Robbie, a robotic childminder, because her parents are too busy working. The powerful bond she forms with the robot is unbreakable. Their relationship will change the course of Stevie's life. Originally written over 60 years ago, Isaac Asimov's stories are becoming truer with every day that passes. The world that he imagined is now upon us. With Hermione Norris as Stevie Byerley, Brendan Coyle as Quinn, Nicholas Briggs as Cutie and Doug Devaney as Powell. Dramatised by Richard Kurti Produced and Directed by Andrew Mark Sewell A B7 production for BBC Radio 4. Stevie travels to a space station to deal with a robot that has religious delusions.
Robbie	20170206	Stevie Byerley is raised by a robotic childminder. Their relationship will change the course of her life. The rise of robotics in the 21st century, told through the poignant and mysterious story of enigmatic lawyer, Stevie Byerley. As a child, Stevie Byerley is raised by Robbie, a robotic childminder, because her parents are too busy working. The powerful bond she forms with the robot is unbreakable. Their relationship will change the course of Stevie's life. Originally written over 60 years ago, Isaac Asimov's stories are becoming truer with every day that passes. The world that he imagined is now upon us. With Hermione Norris as Stevie Byerley, Kelly Burke as Robbie, Mia Burgess as Young Stevie, Dianna Weller and Grace Byerley and Derek Riddell as George Byerley. Dramatised by Richard Kurti Produced and Directed by Andrew Mark Sewell A B7 production for BBC Radio 4. As a child, Stevie forms a closer bond with her robotic childminder than her real parents.
The Evitable Conflict	20170210	Stevie's meteoric rise to power leads to a final showdown with Quinn, finally revealing her secret. The rise of robotics in the 21st century, told through the poignant and mysterious story of enigmatic lawyer, Stevie Byerley. As a child, Stevie Byerley is raised by Robbie, a robotic childminder, because her parents are too busy working. The powerful bond she forms with the robot is unbreakable. Their relationship will change the course of Stevie's life. Originally written over 60 years ago, Isaac Asimov's stories are becoming truer with every day that passes. The world that he imagined is now upon us. With Hermione Norris as Stevie Byerley, Brendan Coyle as Quinn, Derek Riddell as the Doctor, Diane Spencer as the Legal Secretary and Robert Blackwood as the Tour Guide. Dramatised by Richard Kurti Produced and Directed by Andrew Mark Sewell A B7 production for BBC Radio 4. In the final showdown, we learn the truth about Stevie.