<description>&lt;p&gt;An unexpected phone call turns Matthew Heawood’s attention to a mystery in the gloom of Rendlesham Forest; folklore, paranormal, otherworldly? Up for debate, but fertile ground for a new investigative podcast, that’s for sure. One question still lingers, will our host be re-joined by his roaming researcher, Kennedy Fisher?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The duo’s last update patched together frantic updates from Baghdad, as they pursued suspected occultists in The Case of Charles Dexter Ward. Very little hope lingered of solving the mystery, and maybe even less that Kennedy would return home safe… But for now, a new investigation calls.
Following the success of The Case of Charles Dexter Ward, Radio 4 commissions a return to this HP Lovecraft-inspired universe. Once again, the podcast embraces Lovecraft’s crypt of horror, braving the Sci-Fi stylings of The Whisperer in Darkness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Episode One&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Henry Akeley, an ex-student from Dr Eleanor Peck’s folklore and witchcraft course, has gone missing, and Heawood and Kennedy decide whether or not to investigate. But first, there are threads to tie up from their last mystery podcast 'The Case Of Charles Dexter Ward.'
Cast:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kennedy Fisher.........................Jana Carpenter
Matthew Heawood....................Barnaby Kay
Eleanor Peck.............................Nicola Walker
Henry Akeley.............................David Calder&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Producer: Karen Rose 
Director/Writer: Julian Simpson 
Sound Recordist and Designer: David Thomas
Production Coordinators: Sarah Tombling &amp;amp; Holly Slater 
Music by Tim Elsenburg&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A Sweet Talk Production for BBC Radio 4&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Henry Akeley has gone missing.

An unexpected phone call turns Matthew Heawood’s attention to a mystery in the gloom of Rendlesham Forest; folklore, paranormal, otherworldly? Up for debate, but fertile ground for a new investigative podcast, that’s for sure. One question still lingers, will our host be re-joined by his roaming researcher, Kennedy Fisher?The duo’s last update patched together frantic updates from Baghdad, as they pursued suspected occultists in The Case of Charles Dexter Ward. Very little hope lingered of solving the mystery, and maybe even less that Kennedy would return home safe… But for now, a new investigation calls.
Following the success of The Case of Charles Dexter Ward, Radio 4 commissions a return to this HP Lovecraft-inspired universe. Once again, the podcast embraces Lovecraft’s crypt of horror, braving the Sci-Fi stylings of The Whisperer in Darkness.Episode OneHenry Akeley, an ex-student from Dr Eleanor Peck’s folklore and witchcraft course, has gone missing, and Heawood and Kennedy decide whether or not to investigate. But first, there are threads to tie up from their last mystery podcast 'The Case Of Charles Dexter Ward.'
Cast:Kennedy Fisher.........................Jana Carpenter
Matthew Heawood....................Barnaby Kay
Eleanor Peck.............................Nicola Walker
Henry Akeley.............................David CalderProducer: Karen Rose 
Director/Writer: Julian Simpson 
Sound Recordist and Designer: David Thomas
Production Coordinators: Sarah Tombling &amp; Holly Slater 
Music by Tim ElsenburgA Sweet Talk Production for BBC Radio 4

Ep. 1 – The Whisperer in Darkness

<description>&lt;p&gt;Kennedy and Ness are already in deep as Byron reaches the woods near Dunwich. How long have they all got before the Ashton-Heath siblings find them? The Lovecraft Investigations conclude. But will they end well for the team?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Three years on from The Shadow Over Innsmouth, and Heawood's disappearance at Pleasant Green, the Lovecraft Investigations are back and podcaster Kennedy Fisher is following new clues in Julian Simpson’s H P Lovecraft-inspired universe.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cast:
Kennedy Fisher - Jana Carpenter
Matthew Heawood - Barnaby Kay
Marcus Byron - Ben Crowe
Eleanor Peck - Nicola Walker
Victoria Ness - Catherine Kanter
Caroline Morse - Kate Isitt
Wilberforce Ashton-Heath - Rufus Wright&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Written and directed by Julian Simpson
Music composed by Tim Elsenburg
Sound design: David Thomas&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Production Assistant: Ethan Elsenburg
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Executive Producer: Karen Rose&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Has the Lovecraft team finally found the Church of Starry Wisdom?

Kennedy and Ness are already in deep as Byron reaches the woods near Dunwich. How long have they all got before the Ashton-Heath siblings find them? The Lovecraft Investigations conclude. But will they end well for the team?Three years on from The Shadow Over Innsmouth, and Heawood's disappearance at Pleasant Green, the Lovecraft Investigations are back and podcaster Kennedy Fisher is following new clues in Julian Simpson’s H P Lovecraft-inspired universe.Cast:
Kennedy Fisher - Jana Carpenter
Matthew Heawood - Barnaby Kay
Marcus Byron - Ben Crowe
Eleanor Peck - Nicola Walker
Victoria Ness - Catherine Kanter
Caroline Morse - Kate Isitt
Wilberforce Ashton-Heath - Rufus WrightWritten and directed by Julian Simpson
Music composed by Tim Elsenburg
Sound design: David ThomasProduction Assistant: Ethan Elsenburg
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Executive Producer: Karen RoseA Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds

The Haunter of the Dark: Episode 10

<description>&lt;p&gt;Slide helps Kennedy and Ness crack the code. The women lead the way to Suffolk, and a house near Dunwich. The investigation is gathering pace.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Three years on from The Shadow Over Innsmouth, and Heawood's disappearance at Pleasant Green, the Lovecraft Investigations are back and podcaster Kennedy Fisher is following new clues in Julian Simpson’s H P Lovecraft-inspired universe.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cast:
Kennedy Fisher - Jana Carpenter
Matthew Heawood - Barnaby Kay
Marcus Byron - Ben Crowe
Victoria Ness - Catherine Kanter
Slide - Ferdinand Kingsley
Eleanor Peck - Nicolas Walker&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Written and directed by Julian Simpson
Music composed by Tim Elsenburg
Sound design: David Thomas&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Production Assistant: Ethan Elsenburg
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Executive Producer: Karen Rose&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Kennedy and Ness are in Dunwich.

Slide helps Kennedy and Ness crack the code. The women lead the way to Suffolk, and a house near Dunwich. The investigation is gathering pace.Three years on from The Shadow Over Innsmouth, and Heawood's disappearance at Pleasant Green, the Lovecraft Investigations are back and podcaster Kennedy Fisher is following new clues in Julian Simpson’s H P Lovecraft-inspired universe.Cast:
Kennedy Fisher - Jana Carpenter
Matthew Heawood - Barnaby Kay
Marcus Byron - Ben Crowe
Victoria Ness - Catherine Kanter
Slide - Ferdinand Kingsley
Eleanor Peck - Nicolas WalkerWritten and directed by Julian Simpson
Music composed by Tim Elsenburg
Sound design: David ThomasProduction Assistant: Ethan Elsenburg
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Executive Producer: Karen RoseA Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds

The Haunter of the Dark: Episode 9

<description>&lt;p&gt;The stress of the investigation is taking a heavy toll on the team. Disharmony grows; an unwise decision is made and key understanding of the situation is challenged.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Three years on from The Shadow Over Innsmouth, and Heawood's disappearance at Pleasant Green, the Lovecraft Investigations are back and podcaster Kennedy Fisher is following new clues in Julian Simpson’s H P Lovecraft-inspired universe.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cast:
Kennedy Fisher - Jana Carpenter
Matthew Heawood - Barnaby Kay
Marcus Byron - Ben Crowe
Eleanor Peck - Nicola Walker
Victoria Ness - Catherine Kanter
Caroline Morse - Kate Isitt
Wilberforce Ashington-Heath - Rufus Wright&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Written and directed by Julian Simpson
Music composed by Tim Elsenburg
Sound design: David Thomas&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Production Assistant: Ethan Elsenburg
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Executive Producer: Karen Rose&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds&lt;/p&gt;</description>

To follow the trail or not to follow the trail?

The stress of the investigation is taking a heavy toll on the team. Disharmony grows; an unwise decision is made and key understanding of the situation is challenged.Three years on from The Shadow Over Innsmouth, and Heawood's disappearance at Pleasant Green, the Lovecraft Investigations are back and podcaster Kennedy Fisher is following new clues in Julian Simpson’s H P Lovecraft-inspired universe.Cast:
Kennedy Fisher - Jana Carpenter
Matthew Heawood - Barnaby Kay
Marcus Byron - Ben Crowe
Eleanor Peck - Nicola Walker
Victoria Ness - Catherine Kanter
Caroline Morse - Kate Isitt
Wilberforce Ashington-Heath - Rufus WrightWritten and directed by Julian Simpson
Music composed by Tim Elsenburg
Sound design: David ThomasProduction Assistant: Ethan Elsenburg
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Executive Producer: Karen RoseA Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds

The Haunter of the Dark: Episode 8

<description>&lt;p&gt;Eleanor Peck leads a spirited discussion of the team's leads and understanding so far. New names intermingle with old as they share what they know and begin to see patterns emerging.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Three years on from The Shadow Over Innsmouth, and Heawood's disappearance at Pleasant Green, the Lovecraft Investigations are back and podcaster Kennedy Fisher is following new clues in Julian Simpson’s H P Lovecraft-inspired universe.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cast:javascript:void(0)
Eleanor Peck - Nicola Walker
Kennedy Fisher - Jana Carpenter
Matthew Heawood - Barnaby Kay
Marcus Byron - Ben Crowe&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Written and directed by Julian Simpson
Music composed by Tim Elsenburg
Sound design: David Thomas&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Production Assistant: Ethan Elsenburg
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Executive Producer: Karen Rose&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The team gathers to pool their clues.

Eleanor Peck leads a spirited discussion of the team's leads and understanding so far. New names intermingle with old as they share what they know and begin to see patterns emerging.Three years on from The Shadow Over Innsmouth, and Heawood's disappearance at Pleasant Green, the Lovecraft Investigations are back and podcaster Kennedy Fisher is following new clues in Julian Simpson’s H P Lovecraft-inspired universe.Cast:javascript:void(0)
Eleanor Peck - Nicola Walker
Kennedy Fisher - Jana Carpenter
Matthew Heawood - Barnaby Kay
Marcus Byron - Ben CroweWritten and directed by Julian Simpson
Music composed by Tim Elsenburg
Sound design: David ThomasProduction Assistant: Ethan Elsenburg
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Executive Producer: Karen RoseA Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds

The Haunter of the Dark: Episode 7

An investigation into witchcraft, the occult and secret government operations. From H.P. Lovecraft.

The Lovecraft Investigations

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