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Limelight

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The Limelight podcast - for fiction and drama serials you won't want to miss from Radio 4.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes282Founded5 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Tormented by his conscience, Mo drifted into the dead woman's funeral and now her stepdaughter Elli, who is convinced that it wasn't suicide, has persuaded him to help her solve the mystery of what really happened to Rosa. Elli's pretty certain the d... more

When Mo, a Sudanese delivery rider working in Cardiff enters a house to drop off two pizzas, he finds a dead body. Convinced that if he alerts the authorities he will either be suspected of murder or arrested for working illegally and deported, Mo fl... more

A pizza delivery rider enters a house and finds something he never should have seen.

A cutting-edge thriller about an Artificial Intelligence takeover, written in consultation with leading AI and cybersecurity experts.

In Episode 4, Iain and Mel are forced to run for their lives as military personnel receive deepfaked orders. The AI... more

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Recent Guests

Saffron Huang
AI safety researcher, founding team of the UK AI Security Institute; AI consultant on Wraith
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Episode: Wraith: Trailer
Adam Orton
Head of cyber threat intelligence at a major UK financial institution; cyber security consultant on Wraith
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Aditi Saklani
A member of the Mycelium Site Institute who discusses the issue of fake mold inspectors in India.
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Alistair Moffat
Author of Warpaths, a book about the journeys in the shadow of the clans
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Maggie Craig
Historian and author of Damn Rebel Bitches, The Women of the 45
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Kim Cattrall
Actress and host of Central Intelligence podcast.
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Neil Ford
Former mentor and key figure in Jess's life, now in a troubling situation.
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Ian Dunnett, Jr.
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Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Wraith is great !

    Like most of the limelight shows this one is excellent. Incredible how an audio medium can be such a vivid experience. Beats the hell out of what you can see on the Telly

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WinifredG
    United Statesa month ago
  • The Dentist

    Fabulous radio drama

    Really enjoy the BBC4 radio series with The Dentist by BBC Scotland having me in hoots

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    32toffee
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Finally

    I was looking for more podcasts that were clean. It was hard. I had listened to all of the GenZ media podcasts and a few other ones and then I FINALLY found Limelight!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mooshplayz99
    United States4 months ago
  • Tepid and terrible

    Limelight always seems like it’s an engaging show but ends up with some of the worst and half-baked endings that disappoint and really make you unsubscribe. The Wild valley in particular, the horrible apologetic for white supremacy and deeply propagandist. Just skip this dreck.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Ned341
    Germany4 months ago
  • Wow! Just wow!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Brokmod
    4 months ago

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Exemplar: Series 2: Episode 4
Q: How did this poor boy with a bag on his head, tied to a chair, spell out my client's name?
Danny questions the credibility of the claim by suggesting that it is ridiculous for someone to communicate in such a way given the circumstances.
Exemplar: Series 2: Episode 4
Q: Why would he choose to spell out your name?
Serena argues that Ronan Kelly's last words were a message spelling out Danny Fenchurch's name.
Exemplar: Series 2: Episode 4
Q: Why don't you want to answer it, Danny?
Danny chooses not to answer because he has a solicitor present advising him.
Sabine: Episode 2
Q: What do you think happened to Sabine?
The protagonist suspects that Sabine was pushed off the cliffs and suggests there might be a connection to her ex-boyfriend, Gabe.
Sabine: Episode 2
Q: Did you know Sabine was pregnant?
Shocked by the revelation, Mia confirms her lack of knowledge about Sabine's pregnancy, leading to further discussions about Sabine's relationships and the violence she may have endured.

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What is Limelight about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The series features high-production fiction and drama serialized storytelling with strong voice acting, intricate plotting, and cinematic sound design. Episodes span crime dramas and techno-thriller fantasies, often blending intimate character stakes with large-scale conflicts involving institutions, ethics, and power. Noteworthy are ambitious, genre-spanning narratives (from near-future cyber crises to noir family intrigue) and consistently polished audio craftsmanship that elevates storytelling and immersion for listeners who enjoy immersive soundscapes and tightly written episodes.

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1. The Cleaner
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4. Sherlock & Co.
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Limelight launched 5 years ago and published 282 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Limelight include:

1. Saffron Huang
2. Adam Orton
3. Aditi Saklani
4. Alistair Moffat
5. Maggie Craig
6. Kim Cattrall
7. Neil Ford
8. Ian Dunnett, Jr.

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