Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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| 01 | Inhabitants | 20220207 | 20241007 (BBC7) 20241008 (BBC7) |  Produced by Alison Crawford A BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2022. Piranesi witnesses the joining of three tides and introduces us to the House inhabitants. Piranesi witnesses the joining of three tides and introduces us to the inhabitants of the House. Read by Samuel Anderson. Original music by Timothy X Atack Produced in Bristol by Alison Crawford for BBC Audio In his notebooks, day after day, he makes a clear and careful record of its wonders: the labyrinth of halls, the thousands upon thousands of statues, the tides that thunder up staircases, the clouds that move in slow procession through the upper halls. On Tuesdays and Fridays Piranesi sees his friend, the Other. At other times he brings tributes of food to the Dead. But mostly, he is alone. Messages begin to appear, scratched out in chalk on the pavements. There is someone new in the House. But who are they and what do they want? Are they a friend or do they bring destruction and madness as the Other claims? Lost texts must be found; secrets must be uncovered. The world that Piranesi thought he knew is becoming strange and dangerous. Susanna Clarke's debut novel, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, sold more than 4m copies and was adapted for BBC TV in 2015. In Piranesi, her long-awaited second novel, we are back in dreamlike, gothic territory. Piranesi was shortlisted for the Costa Novel of the Year Award, the RSL Encore Award and won the Women's Prize for Fiction 2021. Abridged in ten parts by Sara Davies Producer: Alison Crawford |
| 02 | Message | 20220208 | 20241008 (BBC7) 20241009 (BBC7) | The birds bring Piranesi a message to the House. Produced by Alison Crawford A BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2022. The birds bring Piranesi a message to the House. Clarke's second novel - a dreamlike gothic tale read by Samuel Anderson. Original music by Timothy X Atack Produced in Bristol by Alison Crawford for BBC Audio In his notebooks, day after day, he makes a clear and careful record of its wonders: the labyrinth of halls, the thousands upon thousands of statues, the tides that thunder up staircases, the clouds that move in slow procession through the upper halls. On Tuesdays and Fridays Piranesi sees his friend, the Other. At other times he brings tributes of food to the Dead. But mostly, he is alone. Messages begin to appear, scratched out in chalk on the pavements. There is someone new in the House. But who are they and what do they want? Are they a friend or do they bring destruction and madness as the Other claims? Lost texts must be found; secrets must be uncovered. The world that Piranesi thought he knew is becoming strange and dangerous. Susanna Clarke's novel about the dreamlike, gothic territory. Piranesi. Producer: Alison Crawford The birds bring Piranesi a message to the House. Dreamlike gothic tale read by Samuel Anderson. |
| 03 | Papers | 20220209 | 20241009 (BBC7) 20241010 (BBC7) | Piranesi finds mysterious scraps of paper written on - and a meeting with the Other makes him uneasy. Produced by Alison Crawford A BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2022. Piranesi finds mysterious scraps of paper written on - and a meeting makes him uneasy. Piranesi finds mysterious scraps of paper written on - and a meeting with the Other makes him uneasy. Read by Samuel Anderson. Original music by Timothy X Atack Produced in Bristol by Alison Crawford for BBC Audio In his notebooks, day after day, he makes a clear and careful record of its wonders: the labyrinth of halls, the thousands upon thousands of statues, the tides that thunder up staircases, the clouds that move in slow procession through the upper halls. On Tuesdays and Fridays Piranesi sees his friend, the Other. At other times he brings tributes of food to the Dead. But mostly, he is alone. Messages begin to appear, scratched out in chalk on the pavements. There is someone new in the House. But who are they and what do they want? Are they a friend or do they bring destruction and madness as the Other claims? Lost texts must be found; secrets must be uncovered. The world that Piranesi thought he knew is becoming strange and dangerous. Susanna Clarke's novel about the dreamlike, gothic territory. Piranesi. Producer: Alison Crawford Piranesi finds mysterious scraps of paper - and a meeting makes him uneasy. |
| 04 | Warning | 20220210 | 20241010 (BBC7) 20241011 (BBC7) | The House has an unexpected visitor and The Other warns Piranesi about 16. Produced by Alison Crawford A BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2022. The House has an unexpected visitor and The Other warns Piranesi about 16. A dreamlike gothic tale read by Samuel Anderson. Original music by Timothy X Atack Produced in Bristol by Alison Crawford for BBC Audio In his notebooks, day after day, he makes a clear and careful record of its wonders: the labyrinth of halls, the thousands upon thousands of statues, the tides that thunder up staircases, the clouds that move in slow procession through the upper halls. On Tuesdays and Fridays Piranesi sees his friend, the Other. At other times he brings tributes of food to the Dead. But mostly, he is alone. Messages begin to appear, scratched out in chalk on the pavements. There is someone new in the House. But who are they and what do they want? Are they a friend or do they bring destruction and madness as the Other claims? Lost texts must be found; secrets must be uncovered. The world that Piranesi thought he knew is becoming strange and dangerous. Susanna Clarke's novel about the dreamlike, gothic territory. Piranesi. Producer: Alison Crawford |
| 05 | Details | 20220211 | 20241011 (BBC7) 20241012 (BBC7) | Piranesi begins to recover details that the House has made him forget. In his notebooks, day after day, he makes a clear and careful record of its wonders: the labyrinth of halls, the thousands upon thousands of statues, the tides that thunder up staircases, the clouds that move in slow procession through the upper halls. On Tuesdays and Fridays Piranesi sees his friend, the Other. At other times he brings tributes of food to the Dead. But mostly, he is alone. Messages begin to appear, scratched out in chalk on the pavements. There is someone new in the House. But who are they and what do they want? Are they a friend or do they bring destruction and madness as the Other claims? Lost texts must be found; secrets must be uncovered. The world that Piranesi thought he knew is becoming strange and dangerous. Susanna Clarke's novel about the dreamlike, gothic territory. Piranesi. Producer: Alison Crawford A BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2022. Piranesi begins to recover details that the House has made him forget. A dreamlike gothic tale read by Samuel Anderson. Original music by Timothy X Atack Produced in Bristol by Alison Crawford for BBC Audio |
| 06 | 16 | 20220214 | 20241014 (BBC7) 20241015 (BBC7) | 16 appears in The House and leaves a message for Piranesi. Produced by Alison Crawford A BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2022. 16 appears in The House and leaves a message for Piranesi. A dreamlike gothic tale read by Samuel Anderson Original music by Timothy X Atack Produced in Bristol by Alison Crawford for BBC Audio In his notebooks, day after day, he makes a clear and careful record of its wonders: the labyrinth of halls, the thousands upon thousands of statues, the tides that thunder up staircases, the clouds that move in slow procession through the upper halls. On Tuesdays and Fridays Piranesi sees his friend, the Other. At other times he brings tributes of food to the Dead. But mostly, he is alone. Messages begin to appear, scratched out in chalk on the pavements. There is someone new in the House. But who are they and what do they want? Are they a friend or do they bring destruction and madness as the Other claims? Lost texts must be found; secrets must be uncovered. The world that Piranesi thought he knew is becoming strange and dangerous. Susanna Clarke's novel about the dreamlike, gothic territory. Piranesi. Producer: Alison Crawford |
| 07 | Calculation | 20220215 | 20241015 (BBC7) 20241016 (BBC7) | Piranesi calculates that there will soon be a great flood and 16 leaves him a message that he can't ignore. Produced by Alison Crawford A BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2022. Piranesi calculates there'll be a great flood and 16 leaves a message he can't ignore. Piranesi calculates there'll soon be a great flood and 16 leaves him a message that he can't ignore. Read by Samuel Anderson. Original music by Timothy X Atack Produced in Bristol by Alison Crawford for BBC Audio In his notebooks, day after day, he makes a clear and careful record of its wonders: the labyrinth of halls, the thousands upon thousands of statues, the tides that thunder up staircases, the clouds that move in slow procession through the upper halls. On Tuesdays and Fridays Piranesi sees his friend, the Other. At other times he brings tributes of food to the Dead. But mostly, he is alone. Messages begin to appear, scratched out in chalk on the pavements. There is someone new in the House. But who are they and what do they want? Are they a friend or do they bring destruction and madness as the Other claims? Lost texts must be found; secrets must be uncovered. The world that Piranesi thought he knew is becoming strange and dangerous. Susanna Clarke's novel about the dreamlike, gothic territory. Piranesi. Producer: Alison Crawford |
| 08 | November 2012 | 20220216 | 20241016 (BBC7) 20241017 (BBC7) | Piranesi discovers the events of 15 November 2012. Produced by Alison Crawford A BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2022. Piranesi discovers the events of 15 November, 2012. Piranesi discovers the events of 15 November, 2012. Clarke's dreamlike gothic tale read by Samuel Anderson. Includes original music by Timothy X Atack Produced in Bristol by Alison Crawford for BBC Audio In his notebooks, day after day, he makes a clear and careful record of its wonders: the labyrinth of halls, the thousands upon thousands of statues, the tides that thunder up staircases, the clouds that move in slow procession through the upper halls. On Tuesdays and Fridays Piranesi sees his friend, the Other. At other times he brings tributes of food to the Dead. But mostly, he is alone. Messages begin to appear, scratched out in chalk on the pavements. There is someone new in the House. But who are they and what do they want? Are they a friend or do they bring destruction and madness as the Other claims? Lost texts must be found; secrets must be uncovered. The world that Piranesi thought he knew is becoming strange and dangerous. Susanna Clarke's novel about the dreamlike, gothic territory. Piranesi. Producer: Alison Crawford Piranesi discovers the events of 15 November, 2012. Dreamlike gothic tale read by Samuel Anderson. |
| 09 | The Great Flood | 20220217 | 20241017 (BBC7) 20241018 (BBC7) | ‘The Great Flood' Piranesi calculated is upon us. Produced by Alison Crawford A BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2022. ‘The Great Flood' Piranesi calculated is upon us. Dreamlike gothic tale read by Samuel Anderson. Original music by Timothy X Atack Produced in Bristol by Alison Crawford for BBC Audio In his notebooks, day after day, he makes a clear and careful record of its wonders: the labyrinth of halls, the thousands upon thousands of statues, the tides that thunder up staircases, the clouds that move in slow procession through the upper halls. On Tuesdays and Fridays Piranesi sees his friend, the Other. At other times he brings tributes of food to the Dead. But mostly, he is alone. Messages begin to appear, scratched out in chalk on the pavements. There is someone new in the House. But who are they and what do they want? Are they a friend or do they bring destruction and madness as the Other claims? Lost texts must be found; secrets must be uncovered. The world that Piranesi thought he knew is becoming strange and dangerous. Susanna Clarke's novel about the dreamlike, gothic territory. Piranesi. Producer: Alison Crawford |
| 10 LAST | Decision | 20220218 | 20241018 (BBC7) 20241019 (BBC7) | Piranesi makes an important decision. Piranesi begins to recover details that the House has made him forget. Produced by Alison Crawford A BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2022. Piranesi makes an important decision. Dreamlike gothic tale concluded by Samuel Anderson. Original music by Timothy X Atack Produced in Bristol by Alison Crawford for BBC Audio In his notebooks, day after day, he makes a clear and careful record of its wonders: the labyrinth of halls, the thousands upon thousands of statues, the tides that thunder up staircases, the clouds that move in slow procession through the upper halls. On Tuesdays and Fridays Piranesi sees his friend, the Other. At other times he brings tributes of food to the Dead. But mostly, he is alone. Messages begin to appear, scratched out in chalk on the pavements. There is someone new in the House. But who are they and what do they want? Are they a friend or do they bring destruction and madness as the Other claims? Lost texts must be found; secrets must be uncovered. The world that Piranesi thought he knew is becoming strange and dangerous. Susanna Clarke's novel about the dreamlike, gothic territory. Piranesi. Producer: Alison Crawford |
| OMNI-01 | 20241013 | 20241014 (BBC7) | The Beauty of the House is immeasurable; its Kindness infinite. Piranesi lives in the House. Perhaps he always has. In his notebooks, day-after-day, he makes a clear and careful record of its wonders: the labyrinth of halls, the myriad statues, the tides that thunder up staircases, the clouds that move in slow procession through the upper halls. On Tuesdays and Fridays Piranesi sees his friend, the Other. At other times he brings tributes of food to the Dead. But mostly, he is alone. The omnibus of the first 5 of 10 episodes. Written by Susanna Clarke. Producer: Alison Crawford A BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2022. Piranesi witnesses the joining of three tides and introduces us to the House inhabitants. Piranesi witnesses the joining of three tides and introduces us to the inhabitants of the House. Read by Samuel Anderson. Messages begin to appear, scratched out in chalk on the pavements. There is someone new in the House. But who are they and what do they want? Are they a friend or do they bring destruction and madness as the Other claims? Lost texts must be found; secrets must be uncovered. The world that Piranesi thought he knew is becoming strange and dangerous. Omnibus of the first five of ten parts abridged by Sara Davies. | |
| OMNI-02 LAST | 20241020 | 20241021 (BBC7) | Following the joining of three tides, Piranesi reflects on the House and its inhabitants. In his notebooks, day-after-day, he makes a clear and careful record of its wonders: the labyrinth of halls, the myriad statues, the tides that thunder up staircases, the clouds that move in slow procession through the upper halls. On Tuesdays and Fridays Piranesi sees his friend, the Other. At other times he brings tributes of food to the Dead. But mostly, he is alone. Messages begin to appear, scratched out in chalk on the pavements. There is someone new in the House. But who are they and what do they want? Are they a friend or do they bring destruction and madness as the Other claims? Lost texts must be found; secrets must be uncovered. The world that Piranesi thought he knew is becoming strange and dangerous. Written by Susanna Clarke. Omnibus of the last five of ten episodes abridged by Sara Davies. Concluded by Samuel Anderson. Producer: Alison Crawford A BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2022. Following the joining of three tides, Piranesi reflects on the House and its inhabitants. Concluded by Samuel Anderson. |