logo
episode-header-image
Aug 2024
45m 2s

Tether

Bbc Radio 4
About this episode

It’s 2010. Becky's a marathon runner, who's blind. She's after a new guide. Mark's a former 'Olympic Hopeful'. He's after a fresh chance at a medal.

Together, they start training for the Paralympics…

Tether, by Evening Standard Award-winner Isley Lynn, travels the miles and years of their partnership. It stars Mared Jarman and Tommy Sim’aan.

Becky – Mared Jarman

Mark – Tommy Sim’aan

News Reporters – Cellan Wyn

Gemma and News Reporter – Anna Spearpoint

Access Consultant – Margo Cargill

Production Coordinator – Eleri McAuliffe

Sound Design by Nigel Lewis

Directed by Fay Lomas

A BBC Audio Wales production for Radio 4

With thanks to Robert Matthews, Noel Thatcher, Nick Gleeson, George Ferguson, Carla Lever, Mike Lloyd, Metro Blind Sport, East London Vision, British Paralympic Association, British Blind Sport, Extant Theatre Company, Gareth Burrell, British Athletics, Irina Khapugina, International Paralympic Committee, Rafael Maranhao, Bethany Pitts, Lee Drage, Maisie Greenwood, Jon McLeod, Bruce Lynn.

Up next
Jul 4
Summer by Edith Wharton
Reader: Lydia Wilson Writer: Edith Wharton was famous for her novels including The House of Mirth, Ethan Frome and The Age of Innocence, for which she became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, in 1921. Abridger: Julian Wilkinson Producer: Justine Willett 
14m 20s
Jun 27
The Kiss
Catrin is living the dream. A stolen weekend in Paris with her younger lover. So why is she struggling to enjoy herself? An original short story by Francesca Rhydderch, read by Carys Eleri.Production Co-Ordinator.....Eleri Sydney McAuliffeSound Design.....Nigel LewisProducer..... ... Show More
14m 29s
Jun 20
Fran and Joe: Summer Fate
Following on from World Book Date, Katie Redford picks up the story of Fran and Joe, two teachers who shared a kiss the night before the Nativity play in the first Fran and Joe Afternoon Drama, Christmas Wings. There is unfinished business between the two of them and the end of t ... Show More
44m 35s
Recommended Episodes
May 2
Discretion: Episode 4
When Reid tells Maria she is to be recalled to London she's incredulous, but he is firm, her recent injuries mean she is better off, in his opinion, back in London. When she arrives however she's met by an unexpected government official, Gilroy, who has some questions, and inform ... Show More
28m 51s
Aug 2024
The Riots and The Courtroom
Today, we look at more suspects appearing in court across the country after a week of violence. Around 100 people have now been charged and more than 400 people have been arrested. The director of public prosecutions in England and Wales says he is “willing” to consider charging ... Show More
40m 29s
Sep 2018
Hunters
The Agents learn more about the local town mythology of Logan, and Agent Marshall’s investigation leads him to the Langrocks, the richest family in Burns.MARVEL’S WOLVERINE: THE LONG NIGHT, starring Richard Armitage as Wolverine. Directed by Brendan Baker. Assistant Directed by C ... Show More
28m 21s
Jul 5
06/07/2025
WRITER: Naylah Ahmed DIRECTOR: Julie Beckett EDITOR: Jeremy HoweHelen Archer…. Louiza Patikas Henry Archer…. Blayke Darby Kenton Archer…. Richard Attlee Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde Neil Carter…. Brian Hewlett Justin Elliott…. Simon Williams Usha Franks…. Souad Faress Martyn Gi ... Show More
1h 12m
Oct 2018
Archaeology of the Night
As the search for the killer only gets more complex, two recent witnesses help shed light on what the Agents are up against.MARVEL’S WOLVERINE: THE LONG NIGHT, starring Richard Armitage as Wolverine. Directed by Brendan Baker. Assistant Directed by Chloe Prasinos. Produced by Jen ... Show More
30m 53s
May 5
S3 E6 - "Reed Royal is a Riptide"
Ella devises a new way to see more of Reed, and needs Savannah’s help to do so. Easton formally confesses his admiration to Nova, and Val admits she’s been hiding something. • Follow [The Royals of Malibu on Patreon TODAY for upcoming scripts for purchase, and much more] (https:/ ... Show More
29m 49s
May 26
S3 E9 - "The Trial of Reed Royal"
A look inside Reed’s head shows the cracks have already formed as his case progresses and the DA has him in his sights. But when he learns new information about his plea deal and the implications of not taking it, he’s forced to consider what a trial would mean for those around h ... Show More
32m 51s
Sep 2024
Central Intelligence: Episode 5
The inside story of the CIA from the perspective of Eloise Page (Kim Cattrall), who joined on the Agency’s first day in 1947 and, in a 40-year career, became one of its most influential figures. Eloise takes the listener on a journey through the highs and lows of US foreign polic ... Show More
28m 27s
Dec 2022
2. Midwinter Day
Will awakes in a different time, centuries before his own. Where a familiar farm stood there is a huge forest, blanketed in snow. The Rider, a terrifying agent of the Dark, tries to kidnap him but Will is rescued by a white horse and taken to a pair of carved oak doors set on a h ... Show More
18m 12s
Apr 13
6.8 Hotel Policy
The End...?* CW: Emetophobia, Themes of horror and death. Visit TheHotelpodcast.com for transcripts, art, and more! Created by Veronica California & Mark Whitten Produced by Veronica California and Jay & Ibis Written by Veronica California The Manager............................. ... Show More
50m 9s