Afleveringen
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The story of two young strangers who meet online and fall in love during the Covid lockdowns. A musical narrated by Stephen Fry and performed by the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, for the BBC World Service. For all episodes, search for U.Me the Complete Musical, wherever you get your BBC podcasts.
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Former energy company executive Suto, was supposed to ensure that accidents like this couldn’t happen. Ten years later, he searches for atonement. A drama about the events of March 2011.
Cast:Suto: Togo IgawaAkiko: Ami Okumura JonesTutor: Kevin ShenGuard: Matt McCooeySanae: Naoko Mori
Fukushima is written by Adrian PenkethSound design is by Peter RingroseProduced by Toby Swift and Sasha YevtushenkoCommissioned by Simon Pitts for BBC World Service
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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Years after the disaster, one of the “suicide squad” questions his heroism in a town of ghosts. A drama about the events of March 2011.
Cast:Suto: Togo IgawaAkiko: Ami Okumura JonesIto: Matt McCooeyKeiko: Naoko Mori
Fukushima is written by Adrian PenkethSound design is by Peter RingroseProduced by Toby Swift and Sasha YevtushenkoCommissioned by Simon Pitts for BBC World Service
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“We are at war….” Politicians seize control. And then a breakthrough; can the disaster be contained? A drama about the events of March 2011.
Cast:Suto: Togo IgawaAkiko: Ami Okumura JonesYoshida: Eiji MiharaPrime minister: Kevin ShenHosono: Sadao UedaMayor: Akira KoieyamaAide: Nino Furuhata Narrator: Romola Garai
Fukushima is written by Adrian PenkethSound design is by Peter RingroseProduced by Toby Swift and Sasha YevtushenkoCommissioned by Simon Pitts for BBC World Service
Audio for this episode was updated on 4 October 2023.
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The reactors are unstable. A “suicide squad” of older workers is sent inside and young staff are evacuated. Pressure levels are dangerously high, raising the chances of another explosion. A drama about the events of March 2011.
Cast:Suto: Togo IgawaAkiko: Ami Okumura JonesYoshida: Eiji MiharaPrime Minister: Kevin ShenSaito: Sadao UedaShimada: Akira KoieyamaIto: Matt McCooeyNarrator: Romola Garai
Fukushima is written by Adrian PenkethSound design is by Peter RingroseProduced by Toby Swift and Sasha YevtushenkoCommissioned by Simon Pitts for BBC World Service
Audio for this episode was updated on 4 October 2023.
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A massive explosion rocks the stricken power plant. Can the reactors be cooled? The nuclear plant manager has an unorthodox plan to prevent further disaster. A drama about the events of March 2011.
Cast:Suto: Togo IgawaAkiko: Ami Okumura JonesYoshida: Eiji MiharaPrime minister: Kevin ShenSaito: Sadao UedaMatsui: Akira KoieyamaKojima: Matt McCooeyKaneko: Nino FuruhataNarrator: Romola Garai
Fukushima is written by Adrian PenkethSound design is by Peter RingroseProduced by Toby Swift and Sasha YevtushenkoCommissioned by Simon Pitts for BBC World Service
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Japan battles to maintain control in the face of nuclear disaster. Can catastrophe be averted? A drama about the events of March 2011.
Cast:Suto: Togo IgawaAkiko: Ami Okumura JonesYoshida: Eiji MiharaSaito: Sadao UedaIto: Matt McCooeyShimada: Akira KoieyamaNarrator: Romola GaraiReporter: Kevin ShenReporter: Naoko Mori Worker: Nino Furuhata
Fukushima is written by Adrian PenkethSound design is by Peter RingroseProduced by Toby Swift and Sasha YevtushenkoCommissioned by Simon Pitts for BBC World Service
Audio for this episode was updated on 4 October 2023.
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Japan’s nuclear plant is hit as an immense wave surges past defences and floods reactors. It’s a desperate fight to contain a disaster. A drama about the events of March 2011.
Cast:Suto: Togo IgawaAkiko: Ami Okumura JonesYoshida: Eiji MiharaSaito: Sadao UedaIto: Matt McCooeyShimada: Akira KoieyamaNarrator: Romola GaraiReporter: Kevin ShenReporter: Naoko Mori Worker: Nino Furuhata
Fukushima is written by Adrian PenkethSound design is by Peter RingroseProduced by Toby Swift and Sasha YevtushenkoCommissioned by Simon Pitts for BBC World Service
Audio for this episode was updated on 4 October 2023.
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A drama about losing control in Japan’s nuclear emergency. The heroes who fight to contain the disaster and those whose mistakes lead Japan to catastrophe. Years later, some seek atonement. This seven-part drama from the BBC World Service is released weekly from 15 May 2023.
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A new drama is coming soon.