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  • 12. The Joining of the Signs

    12. The Joining of the Signs

    · The Dark Is Rising

    Twelfth Night. The Old Ones gather from across the centuries. The Signs are joined together by a blacksmith with rings of gold and, as the Old Ones bid him farewell, Will is full of anguish as he returns to his own time. Listen on headphones for 3D immersive sound. #TheDarkIsRising

    Will Stanton: Noah AlexanderJohn Smith/Paul Stanton/Mr Beaumont: Thomas ArnoldBus Conductor/Jamaican Old One/James Stanton: Danny BaileyStephen Stanton: Simon BubbMrs Stanton/Mrs Pettigrew/Dr Armstrong: Amanda HadingueThe Walker/Hawkin: Toby JonesNarrator: Simon McBurneyThe Rider/Mr Mithothin/Mr Stanton/Farmer Dawson: Tim McMullanMerriman: Paul RhysMaggie Barnes/Mary Stanton: Natasha StoneThe Lady/Miss Greythorne: Harriet WalterHerne: Miles YekinniThe chorister: Vinay SinghRadio announcer: Samuel West Soundscape design: Gareth FryMusic: Josh SneesbyOriginal songs by Johnny Flynn, Luisa Gerstein and Héloïse Tunstall-Behrens Adapted for audio by Robert Macfarlane and Simon McBurneyDramaturg: James Yeatman Director: Simon McBurneyProducers: Catherine Bailey and Tim Bell A Complicité and Catherine Bailey Production for BBC World ServiceCommissioned by Simon Pitts

  • 11. The Hunt Rides

    11. The Hunt Rides

    · The Dark Is Rising

    Will is pursued by the tornado of the Dark and prepares for the final battle. He flies with Merriman on the great white horse to where Herne the ancient hunter is waiting. Herne summons his hounds – a pack of huge white animals ghostly in the half-light. Listen on headphones for 3D immersive sound. #TheDarkIsRising

    Will Stanton: Noah AlexanderJohn Smith/Paul Stanton/Mr Beaumont: Thomas ArnoldBus Conductor/Jamaican Old One/James Stanton: Danny BaileyStephen Stanton: Simon BubbMrs Stanton/Mrs Pettigrew/Dr Armstrong: Amanda HadingueThe Walker/Hawkin: Toby JonesNarrator: Simon McBurneyThe Rider/Mr Mithothin/Mr Stanton/Farmer Dawson: Tim McMullanMerriman: Paul RhysMaggie Barnes/Mary Stanton: Natasha StoneThe Lady/Miss Greythorne: Harriet WalterHerne: Miles YekinniThe chorister: Vinay SinghRadio announcer: Samuel West Soundscape design: Gareth FryMusic: Josh SneesbyOriginal songs by Johnny Flynn, Luisa Gerstein and Héloïse Tunstall-Behrens Adapted for audio by Robert Macfarlane and Simon McBurneyDramaturg: James Yeatman Director: Simon McBurneyProducers: Catherine Bailey and Tim Bell A Complicité and Catherine Bailey Production for BBC World ServiceCommissioned by Simon Pitts

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  • 10. The King of Fire and Water

    10. The King of Fire and Water

    · The Dark Is Rising

    Will’s sister is missing. He searches through driving rain and melting snow to find her, as a road becomes a river. The great white horse again comes to his aid and, when lightning strikes, a ship rises bearing a long-dead king. Listen on headphones for 3D immersive sound. #TheDarkIsRising

    Will Stanton: Noah AlexanderJohn Smith/Paul Stanton/Mr Beaumont: Thomas ArnoldBus Conductor/Jamaican Old One/James Stanton: Danny BaileyStephen Stanton: Simon BubbMrs Stanton/Mrs Pettigrew/Dr Armstrong: Amanda HadingueThe Walker/Hawkin: Toby JonesNarrator: Simon McBurneyThe Rider/Mr Mithothin/Mr Stanton/Farmer Dawson: Tim McMullanMerriman: Paul RhysMaggie Barnes/Mary Stanton: Natasha StoneThe Lady/Miss Greythorne: Harriet WalterHerne: Miles YekinniThe chorister: Vinay SinghRadio announcer: Samuel West Soundscape design: Gareth FryMusic: Josh SneesbyOriginal songs by Johnny Flynn, Luisa Gerstein and Héloïse Tunstall-Behrens Adapted for audio by Robert Macfarlane and Simon McBurneyDramaturg: James Yeatman Director: Simon McBurneyProducers: Catherine Bailey and Tim Bell A Complicité and Catherine Bailey Production for BBC World ServiceCommissioned by Simon Pitts

  • 9. Hawk in the Dark

    9. Hawk in the Dark

    · The Dark Is Rising

    Will is terrified. The thunderous knocking on the door can only mean one thing – it is The Rider, ready to attack. The Walker has been emboldened by the Dark and summons ice candles which bring a terrible chill, even as they burn. Will discovers the awful truth of The Walker’s identity. Listen on headphones for 3D immersive sound. #TheDarkIsRising

    Will Stanton: Noah AlexanderJohn Smith/Paul Stanton/Mr Beaumont: Thomas ArnoldBus Conductor/Jamaican Old One/James Stanton: Danny BaileyStephen Stanton: Simon BubbMrs Stanton/Mrs Pettigrew/Dr Armstrong: Amanda HadingueThe Walker/Hawkin: Toby JonesNarrator: Simon McBurneyThe Rider/Mr Mithothin/Mr Stanton/Farmer Dawson: Tim McMullanMerriman: Paul RhysMaggie Barnes/Mary Stanton: Natasha StoneThe Lady/Miss Greythorne: Harriet WalterHerne: Miles YekinniThe chorister: Vinay SinghRadio announcer: Samuel West Soundscape design: Gareth FryMusic: Josh SneesbyOriginal songs by Johnny Flynn, Luisa Gerstein and Héloïse Tunstall-Behrens Adapted for audio by Robert Macfarlane and Simon McBurneyDramaturg: James Yeatman Director: Simon McBurneyProducers: Catherine Bailey and Tim Bell A Complicité and Catherine Bailey Production for BBC World ServiceCommissioned by Simon Pitts

  • 8. The Coming of the Cold

    8. The Coming of the Cold

    · The Dark Is Rising

    The Dark grips the country in unnatural frost, as deepening snow traps people indoors. Will needs the Fifth Sign, the Sign of Fire. Meanwhile, the frozen man Will rescued from the snow says the Dark is calling. Listen on headphones for 3D immersive sound. #TheDarkIsRising

    Will Stanton: Noah AlexanderJohn Smith/Paul Stanton/Mr Beaumont: Thomas ArnoldBus Conductor/Jamaican Old One/James Stanton: Danny BaileyStephen Stanton: Simon BubbMrs Stanton/Mrs Pettigrew/Dr Armstrong: Amanda HadingueThe Walker/Hawkin: Toby JonesNarrator: Simon McBurneyThe Rider/Mr Mithothin/Mr Stanton/Farmer Dawson: Tim McMullanMerriman: Paul RhysMaggie Barnes/Mary Stanton: Natasha StoneThe Lady/Miss Greythorne: Harriet WalterHerne: Miles YekinniThe chorister: Vinay SinghRadio announcer: Samuel West Soundscape design: Gareth FryMusic: Josh SneesbyOriginal songs by Johnny Flynn, Luisa Gerstein and Héloïse Tunstall-Behrens Adapted for audio by Robert Macfarlane and Simon McBurneyDramaturg: James Yeatman Director: Simon McBurneyProducers: Catherine Bailey and Tim Bell A Complicité and Catherine Bailey Production for BBC World ServiceCommissioned by Simon Pitts

  • 7. The Besieging

    7. The Besieging

    · The Dark Is Rising

    Christmas Day. The snowfall is intense as Will walks. The Dark has surrounded the church. Will fights back and discovers a Fourth Sign. On the journey home, a rook leads Will to a man freezing in the snow. Listen on headphones for 3D immersive sound. #TheDarkIsRising

    Will Stanton: Noah AlexanderJohn Smith/Paul Stanton/Mr Beaumont: Thomas ArnoldBus Conductor/Jamaican Old One/James Stanton: Danny BaileyStephen Stanton: Simon BubbMrs Stanton/Mrs Pettigrew/Dr Armstrong: Amanda HadingueThe Walker/Hawkin: Toby JonesNarrator: Simon McBurneyThe Rider/Mr Mithothin/Mr Stanton/Farmer Dawson: Tim McMullanMerriman: Paul RhysMaggie Barnes/Mary Stanton: Natasha StoneThe Lady/Miss Greythorne: Harriet WalterHerne: Miles YekinniThe chorister: Vinay SinghRadio announcer: Samuel West Soundscape design: Gareth FryMusic: Josh SneesbyOriginal songs by Johnny Flynn, Luisa Gerstein and Héloïse Tunstall-Behrens Adapted for audio by Robert Macfarlane and Simon McBurneyDramaturg: James Yeatman Director: Simon McBurneyProducers: Catherine Bailey and Tim Bell A Complicité and Catherine Bailey Production for BBC World ServiceCommissioned by Simon Pitts

  • 6. The Opening of the Present

    6. The Opening of the Present

    · The Dark Is Rising

    It is Christmas Eve 1875 and Hawkin turns to the Dark. Will hasn’t a moment to lose and goes back to his own time to find the Third Sign. His family sing carols, oblivious to danger, and Will is able to protect them with a spell before The Rider can strike. But at home on Christmas morning there is a knock at the door. Listen on headphones for 3D immersive sound. #TheDarkIsRising

    Will Stanton: Noah AlexanderJohn Smith/Paul Stanton/Mr Beaumont: Thomas ArnoldBus Conductor/Jamaican Old One/James Stanton: Danny BaileyStephen Stanton: Simon BubbMrs Stanton/Mrs Pettigrew/Dr Armstrong: Amanda HadingueThe Walker/Hawkin: Toby JonesNarrator: Simon McBurneyThe Rider/Mr Mithothin/Mr Stanton/Farmer Dawson: Tim McMullanMerriman: Paul RhysMaggie Barnes/Mary Stanton: Natasha StoneThe Lady/Miss Greythorne: Harriet WalterHerne: Miles YekinniThe chorister: Vinay SinghRadio announcer: Samuel West Soundscape design: Gareth FryMusic: Josh SneesbyOriginal songs by Johnny Flynn, Luisa Gerstein and Héloïse Tunstall-Behrens Adapted for audio by Robert Macfarlane and Simon McBurneyDramaturg: James Yeatman Director: Simon McBurneyProducers: Catherine Bailey and Tim Bell A Complicité and Catherine Bailey Production for BBC World ServiceCommissioned by Simon Pitts

  • 5. The Book of Gramarye

    5. The Book of Gramarye

    · The Dark Is Rising

    It is Christmas Eve and Will has been transported to a different time, 1875. Hawkin risks his life to break a spell and free a tome of ancient knowledge. The book speaks of hidden things - of real magic, of rocks and trees and stars. Listen on headphones for 3D immersive sound. #TheDarkIsRising

    Will Stanton: Noah AlexanderJohn Smith/Paul Stanton/Mr Beaumont: Thomas ArnoldBus Conductor/Jamaican Old One/James Stanton: Danny BaileyStephen Stanton: Simon BubbMrs Stanton/Mrs Pettigrew/Dr Armstrong: Amanda HadingueThe Walker/Hawkin: Toby JonesNarrator: Simon McBurneyThe Rider/Mr Mithothin/Mr Stanton/Farmer Dawson: Tim McMullanMerriman: Paul RhysMaggie Barnes/Mary Stanton: Natasha StoneThe Lady/Miss Greythorne: Harriet WalterHerne: Miles YekinniThe chorister: Vinay SinghRadio announcer: Samuel West Soundscape design: Gareth FryMusic: Josh SneesbyOriginal songs by Johnny Flynn, Luisa Gerstein and Héloïse Tunstall-Behrens Adapted for audio by Robert Macfarlane and Simon McBurneyDramaturg: James Yeatman Director: Simon McBurneyProducers: Catherine Bailey and Tim Bell A Complicité and Catherine Bailey Production for BBC World ServiceCommissioned by Simon Pitts

  • 4. The Walker on the Old Way

    4. The Walker on the Old Way

    · The Dark Is Rising

    On an ancient path Will tries his powers for the first time and the Dark appears - in the form of a farm girl who casts a spell. He is powerless to resist as she takes the prized Signs, laughing. Listen on headphones for 3D immersive sound. #TheDarkIsRising

    Will Stanton: Noah AlexanderJohn Smith/Paul Stanton/Mr Beaumont: Thomas ArnoldBus Conductor/Jamaican Old One/James Stanton: Danny BaileyStephen Stanton: Simon BubbMrs Stanton/Mrs Pettigrew/Dr Armstrong: Amanda HadingueThe Walker/Hawkin: Toby JonesNarrator: Simon McBurneyThe Rider/Mr Mithothin/Mr Stanton/Farmer Dawson: Tim McMullanMerriman: Paul RhysMaggie Barnes/Mary Stanton: Natasha StoneThe Lady/Miss Greythorne: Harriet WalterHerne: Miles YekinniThe chorister: Vinay SinghRadio announcer: Samuel West Soundscape design: Gareth FryMusic: Josh SneesbyOriginal songs by Johnny Flynn, Luisa Gerstein and Héloïse Tunstall-Behrens Adapted for audio by Robert Macfarlane and Simon McBurneyDramaturg: James Yeatman Director: Simon McBurneyProducers: Catherine Bailey and Tim Bell A Complicité and Catherine Bailey Production for BBC World ServiceCommissioned by Simon Pitts

  • 3. The Sign-Seeker

    3. The Sign-Seeker

    · The Dark Is Rising

    Will learns of his task: To find the six Signs of the Light before the Dark destroys them. He discovers an unexpected power and learns he is an Old One, whose duty is to fight the rising strength of the Dark across the centuries. Listen on headphones for 3D immersive sound. #TheDarkIsRising

    Will Stanton: Noah AlexanderJohn Smith/Paul Stanton/Mr Beaumont: Thomas ArnoldBus Conductor/Jamaican Old One/James Stanton: Danny BaileyStephen Stanton: Simon BubbMrs Stanton/Mrs Pettigrew/Dr Armstrong: Amanda HadingueThe Walker/Hawkin: Toby JonesNarrator: Simon McBurneyThe Rider/Mr Mithothin/Mr Stanton/Farmer Dawson: Tim McMullanMerriman: Paul RhysMaggie Barnes/Mary Stanton: Natasha StoneThe Lady/Miss Greythorne: Harriet WalterHerne: Miles YekinniThe chorister: Vinay SinghRadio announcer: Samuel West Soundscape design: Gareth FryMusic: Josh SneesbyOriginal songs by Johnny Flynn, Luisa Gerstein and Héloïse Tunstall-Behrens Adapted for audio by Robert Macfarlane and Simon McBurneyDramaturg: James Yeatman Director: Simon McBurneyProducers: Catherine Bailey and Tim Bell A Complicité and Catherine Bailey Production for BBC World ServiceCommissioned by Simon Pitts

  • 2. Midwinter Day

    2. Midwinter Day

    · The Dark Is Rising

    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 hillside. Listen on headphones for 3D immersive sound. #TheDarkIsRising

    Will Stanton: Noah AlexanderJohn Smith/Paul Stanton/Mr Beaumont: Thomas ArnoldBus Conductor/Jamaican Old One/James Stanton: Danny BaileyStephen Stanton: Simon BubbMrs Stanton/Mrs Pettigrew/Dr Armstrong: Amanda HadingueThe Walker/Hawkin: Toby JonesNarrator: Simon McBurneyThe Rider/Mr Mithothin/Mr Stanton/Farmer Dawson: Tim McMullanMerriman: Paul RhysMaggie Barnes/Mary Stanton: Natasha StoneThe Lady/Miss Greythorne: Harriet WalterHerne: Miles YekinniThe chorister: Vinay SinghRadio announcer: Samuel West Soundscape design: Gareth FryMusic: Josh SneesbyOriginal songs by Johnny Flynn, Luisa Gerstein and Héloïse Tunstall-Behrens Adapted for audio by Robert Macfarlane and Simon McBurneyDramaturg: James Yeatman Director: Simon McBurneyProducers: Catherine Bailey and Tim Bell A Complicité and Catherine Bailey Production for BBC World ServiceCommissioned by Simon Pitts

  • 1. Midwinter Eve

    1. Midwinter Eve

    · The Dark Is Rising

    This night will be bad. Tomorrow will be beyond all imagining. December 20, the day before Will’s 11th birthday, and all he wants is snow. But something is not right. On his way to Dawson’s Farm, a hunched old man scuttles into trees, the animals are disturbed. And then Will receives a present. It is a Sign. Listen on headphones for 3D immersive sound. #TheDarkIsRising

    Will Stanton: Noah AlexanderJohn Smith/Paul Stanton/Mr Beaumont: Thomas ArnoldBus Conductor/Jamaican Old One/James Stanton: Danny BaileyStephen Stanton: Simon BubbMrs Stanton/Mrs Pettigrew/Dr Armstrong: Amanda HadingueThe Walker/Hawkin: Toby JonesNarrator: Simon McBurneyThe Rider/Mr Mithothin/Mr Stanton/Farmer Dawson: Tim McMullanMerriman: Paul RhysMaggie Barnes/Mary Stanton: Natasha StoneThe Lady/Miss Greythorne: Harriet WalterHerne: Miles YekinniThe chorister: Vinay SinghRadio announcer: Samuel West Soundscape design: Gareth FryMusic: Josh SneesbyOriginal songs by Johnny Flynn, Luisa Gerstein and Héloïse Tunstall-Behrens Adapted for audio by Robert Macfarlane and Simon McBurneyDramaturg: James Yeatman Director: Simon McBurneyProducers: Catherine Bailey and Tim Bell A Complicité and Catherine Bailey Production for BBC World ServiceCommissioned by Simon Pitts

  • Introducing The Dark Is Rising

    Introducing The Dark Is Rising

    · The Dark Is Rising

    Fighting against evil in a time-travelling midwinter family drama. A gripping journey through a frozen landscape... and an unending epic battle against the forces of “the Dark”. On midwinter’s eve, 11-year-old Will Stanton discovers he is an ancient being and guardian of “the Light”. This eerie drama is best experienced on headphones for a unique, immersive ‘binaural’ experience. The 12-part adaptation of Susan Cooper’s cult novel has its world premiere on 19 December 2022 and drops daily from 21 December. When the dark comes rising, who will hold it back? #TheDarkIsRising