The Hauntening (radio series)
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.
| Genre | Comedy |
|---|---|
| Running time | 28 minutes |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Language(s) | English |
| Home station | BBC Radio 4 |
| Starring | Tom Neenan Jenny Bede |
| Written by | Tom Neenan |
| Directed by | David Tyler |
| Produced by | David Tyler |
| Original release | 11 October 2017 – present |
| No. of series | 3 (third series currently in production) |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
| Audio format | Stereophonic sound |
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]
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".[3]
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: Ewen MacIntosh 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: Ewan Bailey 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 | ||||