This week in the 7th Dimension
The delightful stand-up comic Natalie Haynes takes over the 7th dimension slot this week with a fine selection of all things sci fi.
The 7th Dimension - every day from 6 to 7pm and midnight to 1am on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The Gold Bug
Edgar Allan Poe’s chilling account of a man who becomes obsessed with hidden treasure after being bitten by a a scarab like bug. Dramatised by Gregory Evans, starring John Sharian, Clarke Peters, William Hootkins and Rhashan Stone, directed by Ned Chaillet and first broadcast in 2001.
Saturday at 6pm and 12 midnight
Space Force
Series 2
Classic Sci fi from Charles Chilton. Whilst in Egypt, scanning the sky for asteroids, the crew of Space Force witness a massive light coming to Earth. Saxon and Chipper witness an object land and go to investigate. Starring Nicky Henson (pictured), Barry Foster, Nigel Stock, Wendy Murray and Tony Osoba, Directed by Paul Mayhew-Archer and first broadcast in 1985.
Tuesday 29th May to Tuesday 5th June at 6pm and 12 midnight
Doctor Who
The Architects of History
Earth is enjoying a Golden Age of peace, prosperity and technological advancement. However, the Selachians, shark-like alien monsters, launch a crippling attack on Earth's Moonbase, using deadly weapons from the future.
Elizabeth Klein must fight to save not only her precious Galactic Reich but time itself from the mysterious prisoner who has orchestrated these fateful events - The Doctor. Starring Sylvester McCoy, Tracey Childs, Leonora Critchlow, Ian Hayles, Jamie Parker and Lloyd McGuire. Written by Steve Lyons and directed, for Big Finish, by John Ainsworth.
Tuesday to Friday at 6.30pm and 12.30am
