The Cipher: A BBC Radio 4 full-cast drama

The hit hopepunk sci-fi thriller starring Anya Chalotra and Chance Perdomo

'Pulse-pounding, breathtaking... like an HBO mini-series for the ear' LA Weekly

When the cryptic Parallax puzzle appears online, it quickly becomes the world's most talked-about conundrum. A complex, multi-level cipher, it has the brightest minds on the planet baffled: but who created it, and why?

Sixteen-year-old Sabrina is obsessed with cracking it - but when she does, she discovers it isn't a game. Caught up in a sinister global conspiracy, she becomes involved with a mysterious international task force, and is recruited to hunt down a serial killer who may not be from this world.

Joined by geeky New Yorker Benny, the second solver of the Parallax, Sabrina embarks on a dangerous journey that turns her world upside down and sees her questioning her past, her parentage, and everything she's ever known...

A fast-moving, heart-stopping story about finding yourself while finding a killer, this blockbuster drama combines edge-of-your-seat storytelling and powerful sound design to create a totally immersive experience. And for those who want to dig deeper, there are also several 'Easter eggs' scattered within the story, in the form of puzzles and pop culture references planted by writer Brett Neichin. A must-listen for fans of Doctor Who, Stranger Things and The OA, The Cipher stars Anya Cholatra (The Witcher) as Sabrina and Chance Perdomo (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) as Benny, with a stellar cast including Enzo Cilenti (Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell), Hera Hilmar (Mortal Engines), Olivia Popica (Tyrant), Samuel Adewunmi (The Last Tree) and George Takei (Star Trek).

NB: Contains very strong language and violent scenes

Production credits Produced by Emma Hearn Director and Executive Producer: John Scott Dryden Commissioning Editor: Jason Phipps Commissioning Producers: Rachel Simpson, Ella Woods and Eli Sessions Written and created by Brett Neichin with additional writing by Janina Matthewson Script editing by Mike Walker Music by Benbrick and Mark Henry Phillips Editing & Sound Design by Steve Bond Sound Assistant: Makashe Ogbon Assistant Producer: Eleanor Mein Trails by Jack Soper Recorded at Sonica Studios, London A Goldhawk Production for BBC Sounds

Cast Sabrina - Anya Chalotra Benny - Chance Perdomo Harry - Enzo Cilenti Isabella - Hera Hilmar Mr Ahmed - Nabil Elouahabi Dr Usman - Cyril Nri Efrat - Olivia Popica Lucy - Molly Harris Janitor/Ken - Akie Kotabe Fergus - Samuel Adewunmi Ian - Kerry Shale Sara - Nina Yndis Katrin/Diane Trumbo - Clare Corbett Lucy Rabbit - Molly Harris Quentin - Carl Prekopp Vincent - Dave McRae Lynn - Leanne Best Dr Aoki - George Takei Japanese Girl - Chloe Okada-Howells

Other parts played by Stephen Mitchell, Philip Desmeules, George Georgiou, Ayeesha Menon, John Scott Dryden, Hugo Dryden

First broadcast BBC Sounds, 26-29 December 2020

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Lydbog: 21. oktober 2021