Gaslight - Episode 1

Atmospheric drama from BBC Radio 4 with bonus scenes for BBC Sounds, featuring original music by Imelda May.<br /> <br /> Have you ever wondered where the term 'gaslighting' comes from? Find out in episode 1 of this dark reimagining of the classic 1938 stage thriller by Patrick Hamilton. To hear the series in full, just search for Gaslight in BBC Sounds.<br /> <br /> Jonathan Holloway's modern adaptation is set in the present, with a deliciously vintage feel.<br /> <br /> Jack Manningham has used his wife&rsquo;s recently inherited money to buy a huge period property - a former bell foundry - which they will renovate. They occupy a small habitable part of the ground floor and basement. This previously neglected ramshackle building is lit by gas, as it was in Victorian times.<br /> <br /> In this first episode, Jack and Bella find a house that suits them and there's a lot riding on the screening of their latest film.<br /> <br /> Cast in order of appearance:<br /> <br /> Tippi Griffiths ..... Lacey Turner<br /> Jack Manningham ..... James Purefoy<br /> Bella Harding ..... Rebecca Night<br /> Ishani Rawe / Izzy ..... Macadie Amoroso<br /> DCI Nina Rawe ..... Cathy Tyson<br /> DI Reynolds / Michael McLennon / Chris De Jeanne ..... Richard Lintern<br /> <br /> Written by Jonathan Holloway, based on the original play by Patrick Hamilton<br /> <br /> Music: Imelda May with Tim Bran<br /> <br /> Produced by Sally Harrison with James Purefoy<br /> Directed by Johnny Vegas<br /> <br /> A Woolyback production in association with Darling Pictures, for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds