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Radio 4,08 Oct 2026,44 mins

SeriesA Place Called Home

6. The Emperor

Drama on 4

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Set inside Britain's housing crisis, six stand-alone but interconnected dramas follow ambition, resilience and the search for belonging. Self-styled ‘Robin Hood property developer’ Xander is under fire for his involvement with the mould-ridden Riverbourne apartment block. Ex-squatmate Terry just wants a quiet life. And for Xander to leave him alone. But when old betrayals and secrets resurface, both men spot opportunity. New drama by Pilgrim creator Sebastian Baczkiewicz starring Philip Glenister and Pearce Quigley. This is the concluding drama in A Place Called Home. CAST Xander ..... Philip Glenister Terry ..... Pearce Quigley Viola ..... Lauren Cornelius Reporter ..... Laura Dos Santos Sound ..... Sharon Hughes, Andy Garratt, Neva Missirian Production co-ordinator ..... Ben Hollands Director .... Anne Isger Writer ..... Sebastian Baczkiewicz A BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Radio 4 The first every BBC writer-in-residence, Sebastian Baczkiewicz has written over 40 plays for Radio 4. His cult drama, Pilgrim, which draws on the myth and folklore of the British Isles starred Paul Hilton as the immortal protagonist, and was nominated for the Prix Italia as well as being awarded silver at the Prix Europa. Most recently for BBC Radio 4, Sebastian wrote Splinter Cell, a radio drama based on Tom Clancy's hugely popular video game series.

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