<description>&lt;p&gt;It’s been 12 years since social worker Cassie discovered a mysterious mould in her home, invisible to almost everyone except her. Now the fungus has spread - its glowing spores a major global health threat, infecting the brains of those who inhale them. But many refuse to take seriously a menace they cannot see. 
 
When spores erupt at a care home in Wales, Cassie’s son Bryn and 30 residents are exposed to infection. But how could this have happened when just days earlier the building was declared mould-free by a mycelium-sighted Inspector?
 
For Bryn there is only one explanation - not everyone who claims to see the mould can be trusted. But who is this rogue Inspector and why would they lie? In his search for answers, Bryn’s fraught relationship with Cassie will be tested to the limit as they battle to stop the fungus before the looming pandemic can take hold.
 
In Greek mythology, Cassandra was condemned to speak the truth yet never be believed. A story of trust and what happens when we lose it. And of a hidden threat destroying the very thing that makes us powerful. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;By Marietta Kirkbride&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cassie ….. Kate O’Flynn
Bryn ….. Ben Skym
Pascal ….. Emmanuel Berthelot
Ola ..… Aggy K. Adams
Helen ….. Laurel Lefkow
Ethan ..... Philip Desmeules
Josie ..... Cristina Wolfe
Aditi Saklani ..... Amrita Acharia
Conference attendees ..... Laila Alj, Liis Mikk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bonobo recordings courtesy of Professor Zanna Clay of Durham University&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Production Manager: Eleanor Mein
Production Assistant: Liis Mikk with Teresa Milewski&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Executive Producer: Sara Davies&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Title music: Ioana Selaru and Melo-Zed
Track laying: Andreina Gómez
Sound design: Jon Nicholls and Adam Woodhams&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Directed and produced by Nicolas Jackson&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;An Afonica production for BBC Radio 4&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The team in Canada bring in bonobos while in Europe a frightening discovery is made.

It’s been 12 years since social worker Cassie discovered a mysterious mould in her home, invisible to almost everyone except her. Now the fungus has spread - its glowing spores a major global health threat, infecting the brains of those who inhale them. But many refuse to take seriously a menace they cannot see. 
 
When spores erupt at a care home in Wales, Cassie’s son Bryn and 30 residents are exposed to infection. But how could this have happened when just days earlier the building was declared mould-free by a mycelium-sighted Inspector?
 
For Bryn there is only one explanation - not everyone who claims to see the mould can be trusted. But who is this rogue Inspector and why would they lie? In his search for answers, Bryn’s fraught relationship with Cassie will be tested to the limit as they battle to stop the fungus before the looming pandemic can take hold.
 
In Greek mythology, Cassandra was condemned to speak the truth yet never be believed. A story of trust and what happens when we lose it. And of a hidden threat destroying the very thing that makes us powerful. By Marietta KirkbrideCassie ….. Kate O’Flynn
Bryn ….. Ben Skym
Pascal ….. Emmanuel Berthelot
Ola ..… Aggy K. Adams
Helen ….. Laurel Lefkow
Ethan ..... Philip Desmeules
Josie ..... Cristina Wolfe
Aditi Saklani ..... Amrita Acharia
Conference attendees ..... Laila Alj, Liis MikkBonobo recordings courtesy of Professor Zanna Clay of Durham UniversityProduction Manager: Eleanor Mein
Production Assistant: Liis Mikk with Teresa MilewskiExecutive Producer: Sara DaviesTitle music: Ioana Selaru and Melo-Zed
Track laying: Andreina Gómez
Sound design: Jon Nicholls and Adam WoodhamsDirected and produced by Nicolas JacksonAn Afonica production for BBC Radio 4

Spores: Series 2: Episode 3. Fool’s Sickener

<description>&lt;p&gt;It’s been 12 years since social worker Cassie discovered a mysterious mould in her home, invisible to almost everyone except her. Now the fungus has spread - its glowing spores a major global health threat, infecting the brains of those who inhale them. But many refuse to take seriously a menace they cannot see. 
 
When spores erupt at a care home in Wales, Cassie’s son Bryn and 30 residents are exposed to infection. But how could this have happened when just days earlier the building was declared mould-free by a mycelium-sighted Inspector?
 
For Bryn there is only one explanation - not everyone who claims to see the mould can be trusted. But who is this rogue Inspector and why would they lie? In his search for answers, Bryn’s fraught relationship with Cassie will be tested to the limit as they battle to stop the fungus before the looming pandemic can take hold.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In Greek mythology, Cassandra was condemned to speak the truth yet never be believed. A story of trust and what happens when we lose it. And of a hidden threat destroying the very thing that makes us powerful. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Written and created by Marietta Kirkbride&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cassie ….. Kate O’Flynn
Bryn ….. Ben Skym
Pascal ….. Emmanuel Berthelot
Helen ….. Laurel Lefkow
Ethan ..... Philip Desmeules
Kirsten ..... Cristina Wolfe
Gareth ..... George Williams
Demonstrators ..... Théo Marceau and Félix Marceau
Ola ..… Aggy K. Adams&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Other voices played by the cast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Production Manager: Eleanor Mein
Production Assistant: Liis Mikk with Teresa Milewski&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Executive Producer: Sara Davies&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Title music: Ioana Selaru and Melo-Zed
Track laying: Andreina Gómez
Sound design: Jon Nicholls and Adam Woodhams&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Directed and produced by Nicolas Jackson&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;An Afonica production for BBC Radio 4&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Bryn finds an unexpected ally in France as the hunt for the rogue Mould Inspector deepens.

It’s been 12 years since social worker Cassie discovered a mysterious mould in her home, invisible to almost everyone except her. Now the fungus has spread - its glowing spores a major global health threat, infecting the brains of those who inhale them. But many refuse to take seriously a menace they cannot see. 
 
When spores erupt at a care home in Wales, Cassie’s son Bryn and 30 residents are exposed to infection. But how could this have happened when just days earlier the building was declared mould-free by a mycelium-sighted Inspector?
 
For Bryn there is only one explanation - not everyone who claims to see the mould can be trusted. But who is this rogue Inspector and why would they lie? In his search for answers, Bryn’s fraught relationship with Cassie will be tested to the limit as they battle to stop the fungus before the looming pandemic can take hold.In Greek mythology, Cassandra was condemned to speak the truth yet never be believed. A story of trust and what happens when we lose it. And of a hidden threat destroying the very thing that makes us powerful. Written and created by Marietta KirkbrideCassie ….. Kate O’Flynn
Bryn ….. Ben Skym
Pascal ….. Emmanuel Berthelot
Helen ….. Laurel Lefkow
Ethan ..... Philip Desmeules
Kirsten ..... Cristina Wolfe
Gareth ..... George Williams
Demonstrators ..... Théo Marceau and Félix Marceau
Ola ..… Aggy K. AdamsOther voices played by the castProduction Manager: Eleanor Mein
Production Assistant: Liis Mikk with Teresa MilewskiExecutive Producer: Sara DaviesTitle music: Ioana Selaru and Melo-Zed
Track laying: Andreina Gómez
Sound design: Jon Nicholls and Adam WoodhamsDirected and produced by Nicolas JacksonAn Afonica production for BBC Radio 4

Spores: Series 2: Episode 2. Cruel Deceiver

<description>&lt;p&gt;The supernatural horror returns.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s been 12 years since social worker Cassie discovered a mysterious mould in her home, invisible to almost everyone except her. Now the fungus has spread - its glowing spores a major global health threat, infecting the brains of those who inhale them. But many refuse to take seriously a menace they cannot see. 
 
When spores erupt at a care home in Wales, Cassie’s son Bryn and 30 residents are exposed to infection. But how could this have happened when just days earlier the building was declared mould-free by a mycelium-sighted Inspector?
 
For Bryn there is only one explanation: not everyone who claims to see the mould can be trusted. But who is this rogue Inspector and why would they lie? In his search for answers, Bryn’s fraught relationship with Cassie will be tested to the limit as they battle to stop the fungus before the looming pandemic can take hold.
 
In Greek mythology, Cassandra was condemned to speak the truth yet never be believed. A story of trust and what happens when we lose it. And of a hidden threat destroying the very thing that makes us powerful. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Written and created by Marietta Kirkbride&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cassie ….. Kate O’Flynn
Bryn ….. Ben Skym
Helen ….. Laurel Lefkow
Ethan ..... Philip Desmeules
Gwenni ….. Kezrena James 
Gareth ..... George Williams&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Other voices are played by the cast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Production Manager: Eleanor Mein
Production Assistant: Liis Mikk with Teresa Milewski
Executive Producer: Sara Davies&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Title music: Ioana Selaru and Melo-Zed 
Score: Ioana Selaru
Track laying: Andreina Gómez
Sound design: Jon Nicholls and Adam Woodhams&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Directed and produced by Nicolas Jackson&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;An Afonica production for BBC Radio 4&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The supernatural horror returns set amid the mysterious world of mycelium.

The supernatural horror returns.It’s been 12 years since social worker Cassie discovered a mysterious mould in her home, invisible to almost everyone except her. Now the fungus has spread - its glowing spores a major global health threat, infecting the brains of those who inhale them. But many refuse to take seriously a menace they cannot see. 
 
When spores erupt at a care home in Wales, Cassie’s son Bryn and 30 residents are exposed to infection. But how could this have happened when just days earlier the building was declared mould-free by a mycelium-sighted Inspector?
 
For Bryn there is only one explanation: not everyone who claims to see the mould can be trusted. But who is this rogue Inspector and why would they lie? In his search for answers, Bryn’s fraught relationship with Cassie will be tested to the limit as they battle to stop the fungus before the looming pandemic can take hold.
 
In Greek mythology, Cassandra was condemned to speak the truth yet never be believed. A story of trust and what happens when we lose it. And of a hidden threat destroying the very thing that makes us powerful. Written and created by Marietta KirkbrideCassie ….. Kate O’Flynn
Bryn ….. Ben Skym
Helen ….. Laurel Lefkow
Ethan ..... Philip Desmeules
Gwenni ….. Kezrena James 
Gareth ..... George WilliamsOther voices are played by the castProduction Manager: Eleanor Mein
Production Assistant: Liis Mikk with Teresa Milewski
Executive Producer: Sara DaviesTitle music: Ioana Selaru and Melo-Zed 
Score: Ioana Selaru
Track laying: Andreina Gómez
Sound design: Jon Nicholls and Adam WoodhamsDirected and produced by Nicolas JacksonAn Afonica production for BBC Radio 4

Spores: Series 2: Episode 1. False Hunter

<description>&lt;p&gt;A psychological horror story set amid the mysterious world of mycelium.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

A psychological horror story set amid the mysterious world of mycelium.

A psychological horror story set amid the mysterious world of mycelium.

Spores: Series 2: Trailer: Spores Series 2

<description>&lt;p&gt;Mars, 2048. The first settlers, a mix of international workers and the super-rich. And the first unexplained death.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When a body turns up in the corridor between a scrappy warehouse and a half-built luxury hotel, no-nonsense Harbourmaster Rita Siddiqui finds herself in charge. With Earth temporarily out of contact and no official law enforcement on Mars, she ropes in Vice Captain Jaz Hickson, a wide-eyed young pilot who’s only just landed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But murder's not their only problem. Atmospheric tests have triggered a dangerous storm. Paranoia grows as the power fails. Lights, gravity, oxygen: everything is at risk.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rita and Jaz must navigate a growing list of suspects, a dwindling supply of patience, and a killer who’s not finished yet.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because even 140 million miles from Earth, people still have secrets. And someone’s willing to kill to keep them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With the hub evacuated, Rita and Jaz are alone. Can they find the murderer in time? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Written by Tim Foley&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CAST
RITA SIDDIQUI ..... NISHA NAYAR
JAZ HICKSON ..... LUKE NEWBERRY
WARD ..... STEFFAN RHODRI
NILS ..... DAVID MENKIN
GRACE ….. ELIZABETH AYODELE
MAX ..... SIDHANT ANAND&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sound: Sharon Hughes, Keith Graham and Neva Missirian
Production Co-ordinator: Luke MacGregor
Director: Anne Isger
Casting Manager: Alex Curran&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A BBC Studios Production for BBC Radio 4&lt;/p&gt;</description>

With the hub evacuated, Rita and Jaz are alone. Can they find the killer in time?

Mars, 2048. The first settlers, a mix of international workers and the super-rich. And the first unexplained death.When a body turns up in the corridor between a scrappy warehouse and a half-built luxury hotel, no-nonsense Harbourmaster Rita Siddiqui finds herself in charge. With Earth temporarily out of contact and no official law enforcement on Mars, she ropes in Vice Captain Jaz Hickson, a wide-eyed young pilot who’s only just landed.But murder's not their only problem. Atmospheric tests have triggered a dangerous storm. Paranoia grows as the power fails. Lights, gravity, oxygen: everything is at risk.Rita and Jaz must navigate a growing list of suspects, a dwindling supply of patience, and a killer who’s not finished yet.Because even 140 million miles from Earth, people still have secrets. And someone’s willing to kill to keep them.With the hub evacuated, Rita and Jaz are alone. Can they find the murderer in time? Written by Tim FoleyCAST
RITA SIDDIQUI ..... NISHA NAYAR
JAZ HICKSON ..... LUKE NEWBERRY
WARD ..... STEFFAN RHODRI
NILS ..... DAVID MENKIN
GRACE ….. ELIZABETH AYODELE
MAX ..... SIDHANT ANANDSound: Sharon Hughes, Keith Graham and Neva Missirian
Production Co-ordinator: Luke MacGregor
Director: Anne Isger
Casting Manager: Alex CurranA BBC Studios Production for BBC Radio 4

Murder on Mars: Episode 5

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