| Genre | Comedy |
|---|---|
| Running time | 28 minutes |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Language(s) | English |
| Home station | BBC Radio 4 |
| Starring | Tom Neenan Jenny Bede |
| Created by | Tom Neenan |
| Written by | Tom Neenan |
| Directed by | David Tyler |
| Produced by | David Tyler |
| Original release | 11 October 2017 |
| No. of series | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Audio format | Stereophonic sound |
The Hauntening is a radio sitcom written and created by Tom Neenan and directed and produced by David Tyler. It is centred around the dangerous potential of modern technology, and stars Tom Neenan and Jenny Bede.
The programme was first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2017.[1] In 2019, the second series was nominated for a Writers Guild of Great Britain award for Best Radio Comedy.[2] In 2021, Jenny Bede was nominated for a BBC Audio Drama Award for Best Supporting Performance for playing Heidi.[3]
Overview
The Hauntening is a radio comedy series written by and starring Tom Neenan, and produced by Pozzitive Television.
Reception
The Cambridge Geek wrote that "it packs a lot into the quarter hour, and you'll almost certainly enjoy it", and Exciting Stuff wrote that it was "new and fresh, and one to put on your must-listen list".[4]
Episode list
Series one
| No. | Episode No. | Title | Original airdate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "SoulMaits" | 11 October 2017 | |
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Tom Neenan discovers what horrors lurk in our apps and gadgets. Guest Cast: Frances Barber as The App | ||||
| 2 | 2 | "The Asag Chiller" | 18 October 2017 | |
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Tech blogger Tom has acquired a healthy new lifestyle, a shiny new fridge and a terrifying new problem in the second of these modern horror stories. Guest Cast: Ewan Bailey as Asag. | ||||
Series two
| No. | Episode No. | Title | Original airdate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | "Hosting" | 17 October 2018 | |
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Tom hosts a podcast with an unwanted guest. Guest Cast: Vincent Franklin as Dominic Caville | ||||
| 4 | 2 | "Shofa" | 24 October 2018 | |
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A taxi app offers some unexpected destinations. Guest Cast: Naz Osmanoglu as Amar | ||||
| 5 | 3 | "Viral" | 31 October 2018 | |
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Tom attracts the attention of a very persistent blogger. Guest Cast: Nicola Walker as Camilla | ||||
Series three
| No. | Episode No. | Title | Original airdate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | "Waiting" | 14 October 2020 | |
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Tom gets stuck on hold. Guest Cast: Nina Sosanya as The Operator | ||||
| 7 | 2 | "Calculating" | 21 October 2020 | |
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Tom and Heidi have to make a horrifying decision. Guest Cast: Julian Rhind-Tutt as Dr Conroy Georgie Glen as Elicia | ||||
| 8 | 3 | "Pedalling" | 28 October 2020 | |
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Tom has to stay ahead of the pack. Guest Cast: Nicholas Wooderson as DI Freck | ||||
| 9 | 4 | "Sleeping" | 4 November 2020 | |
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Tom's sweet dreams turn sour. Guest Cast: Andy Nyman as Charlie | ||||
Series four
| No. | Episode No. | Title | Original airdate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | "Star Struck" | 5 October 2022 | |
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A celebrity birthday message from Joanna Lumley turns into a terrifying gift for Tom. Guest Cast: Joanna Lumley as Herself, Martin Jarvis as The App and Peter Davison as Himself | ||||
| 11 | 2 | "The Mezzo Ten" | 12 October 2022 | |
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What if an NFT was not just a ridiculous way to spend your money, but a terrifying one as well? Guest Cast: Joseph May as Lance | ||||
| 12 | 3 | "WordHell" | 19 October 2022 | |
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A simple word game turns n*sty. Guest Cast: Steve Brody as Ken | ||||
| 13 | 4 | "Dead Funny" | 26 October 2022 | |
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There seems to be a problem with the studio audience, because there shouldn't be one. Guest Cast: Geoffrey Whitehead as The Archivist | ||||
References
- ↑ "The Hauntening - Radio 4 Sitcom".
- ↑ "Writers' Guild Awards 2020". 4 December 2019.
- ↑ "The shortlist for the BBC Audio Drama Awards 2022". BBC. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ↑ "The Hauntening: Episode 1 - Soulmaits - Review - Audio - Exciting Stuff - We don't do dull!". 12 October 2017.