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Host Planet Earth

4. The Gemini Factor

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Starfarer returns to Earth orbit on its maiden voyage.

It seems the new and revolutionary spacecraft may be bringing the Earth into contact with sinister and dangerous forces.

David Holland makes a deduction...

Sci-fi serial written by Colin Cooper and Anne Howell.

Nat Blakey …. Nigel Anthony
Professor Ormskirk …. Clive Morton
Rathbone …. Timothy Bateson
Police Sergeant …. Antony Viccars
Claire Stuart …. Brenda Bruce
David Holland …. Alexander John
Police Superintendent …. Duncan Carse
Doctor Harries …. Carleton Hobbs
Chris Johnson …. Tommy Eytle
Peter Johnson …. Bari Jonson
Technician …. Preston Lockwood

Electronic sound and music created by the BBC Radiophonic Workshop.

Producer: Nesta Pain.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in August 1967. Show less

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