Ep. 2 – The Whisperer in Darkness
Heawood and Kennedy’s investigation into the disappearance of Henry Akeley leads them to Rendlesham Forest and an event which took place in December 1980.
An unexpected phone call turns Matthew Heawood’s attention to a mystery in the gloom of Rendlesham Forest; folklore, paranormal, otherworldly? Up for debate, but fertile ground for a new investigative podcast, that’s for sure. One question still lingers, will our host be re-joined by his roaming researcher, Kennedy Fisher?
The duo’s last update patched together frantic updates from Baghdad, as they pursued suspected occultists in The Case of Charles Dexter Ward. Very little hope lingered of solving the mystery, and maybe even less that Kennedy would return home safe… But for now, a new investigation calls.
Following the success of The Case of Charles Dexter Ward, Radio 4 commissions a return to this HP Lovecraft-inspired universe. Once again, the podcast embraces Lovecraft’s crypt of horror, braving the Sci-Fi stylings of The Whisperer in Darkness.
Cast:
Kennedy Fisher.........................Jana Carpenter
Matthew Heawood....................Barnaby Kay
Henry Akeley.............................David Calder
Albert Wilmarth.........................Mark Bazeley
Perry..........................................Robert Glenister
Peniston....................................Ben Crowe
Child's voice..............................Edie Simpson
Producer: Karen Rose

Director/Writer: Julian Simpson

Sound Recordist and Designer: David Thomas
Production Coordinators: Sarah Tombling & Holly Slater

Music by Tim Elsenburg
A Sweet Talk Production for 91Èȱ¬ Radio 4
91Èȱ¬ HP Lovecraft trilogy: Suffolk location of mystery village revealed
The real-life basis for The Lovecraft Investigations.
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The Lovecraft Investigations
An investigation into witchcraft, the occult and secret government operations.
