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James Follett - Earthsearch

Earthsearch I

6. Across the Abyss

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The starship Challenger, continuing its search for Earth, has left Zelda 5 and - with Grand Emperor Thorden on board - is heading toward the star cluster, Tersus 9.

Darv is certain that this is where Paradise - a planet discovered by the second generation crew - is to be found.

Starring Sean Arnold.

James Follett's adventure serial in time and space.

Commander Telson .... Sean Arnold
Sharna .... Amanda Murray
Astra .... Kathryn Hurlbutt
Darv .... Haydn Wood
Angel One .... Sonia Fraser
Angel Two .... Gordon Reid
Kroll .... Michael Spice
Fagor .... Sion Probert
Dren .... John Webb

Director: Glyn Dearman

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1981. Show less

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