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Dead Hand

2. Zero Sum

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio UlsterLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Foyle

A contemporary thriller set in Northern Ireland written by Stuart Drennan.

Greg is the host of a true crime podcast dedicated to uncovering the identity of a serial killer, last active over twenty years ago, known only as Dead Hand - a killer is named after a mysterious radio transmission which has been broadcasting an indecipherable code. The code uses the voices of Dead Hand’s victims; including Greg’s missing father. However, when a new voice is added to the broadcast, Greg realises that Dead Hand is active again. With time already running out, can he finally crack the code and catch the killer?

Cast:
Greg ... Paul Mallon
DS Murray … Michelle Fairley
Kate … Roísín Gallagher
Lucy … Hannah Eggleton
Stacey … Eimear Fearon
May … Julia Dearden
Thomas … Patrick Fitzsymons
Daniel … Desmond Eastwood
Assistant Jo … Nicky Harley
Control … Louise Parker
Police Officer … Andrew McCracken
TSG lead … Patrick Buchanan
All other roles played by members of the cast.

Writer … Stuart Drennan
Script Editor … Philip Palmer
Producer … Michael Shannon
Executive Editor … Andy Martin Show less

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