The Lovecraft Investigations

Julian Simpson's mystery thriller/horror fiction series, based on several works by H.P. Lovecraft and his Cthulhu Mythos.

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The Whisperer in Darkness: Episode 9

10 april 2026 · 1 min
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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? Lees meer

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
Albert Wilmarth………………………Mark Bazeley
Henry Akeley……………….……..….David Calder
Ben…………………...........…….…….Ben Crowe
Tania…………………..……...............Gabrielle Glaister
Slide……………………....................Ferdinand Kingsley
Mystery woman…………........…...Nicola Stephenson
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 BBC Radio 4
The Whisperer in Darkness: Episode 8

10 april 2026 · 30 min
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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? Lees meer

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
Albert Wilmarth…………………………Mark Bazeley
April Marston...............................Rebekah Staton
Parker..........................................Phoebe Fox
Perry...........................................Robert Glenister
Mystery Woman..........................Nicola Stephenson
Old man......................................Karl Johnson
Henry Akeley…………………………….David Calder
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 BBC Radio 4
The Whisperer in Darkness: Episode 7

10 april 2026 · 20 min
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The Whisperer in Darkness Lees meer

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.

Episode Seven
Heawood and Kennedy are up against the clock, as whatever plot Henry believed he was trying to stop reaches its conclusion.

Cast:

Kennedy Fisher………….………………Jana Carpenter
Matthew Heawood………………...….Barnaby Kay
Albert Wilmarth…………………………Mark Bazeley
April Marston...............................Rebekah Staton
Parker..........................................Phoebe Fox
Henry Akeley……………………………..David Calder
Policeman/Slide……................……Ferdinand Kingsley
Contact.......................................Steven Mackintosh
Isabelle.......................................Nicola Stephenson
Receptionist................................Gabrielle Glaister

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 BBC Radio 4
The Whisperer in Darkness: Episode 6

10 april 2026 · 36 min
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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? Lees meer

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
Albert Wilmarth…………………………Mark Bazeley
Eleanor Peck...............................Nicola Walker
Charlotte.....................................Phoebe Frances Brown
Henry Akeley……………………………..David Calder
Male voice……................……………Ferdinand Kingsley
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 BBC Radio 4
The Whisperer in Darkness: Episode 5

10 april 2026 · 32 min
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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? Lees meer

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
Albert Wilmarth…………………………Mark Bazeley
Henry Akeley……………………………..David Calder
Parker..........................................Phoebe Fox
Mystery woman……………..............Nicola Stephenson
Male voice……................……………Ferdinand Kingsley

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 BBC Radio 4
The Whisperer in Darkness: Episode 4

10 april 2026 · 37 min
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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? Lees meer

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.

Episode Four
Heawood secretively embarks upon a new investigation whilst Kennedy looks into the Rendlesham incident through Walter Brown's eyes. Did Henry carry out his own version of a Babalon Working?

Cast:

Kennedy Fisher………….………………Jana Carpenter
Matthew Heawood………………...…..Barnaby Kay
Eleanor Peck…………….……........….Nicola Walker
Albert Wilmarth…………………………Mark Bazeley
Henry Akeley……………………………..David Calder
Mystery woman……………..............Nicola Stephenson
Ben/Man/Cop……………………....……Ben Crowe
Male voice……................……………Ferdinand Kingsley
Tania/Maria……………...............……Gabrielle Glaister
Contact…………..................…….….Steven Mackintosh
Walter Brown……….…..........……….Karl Johnson
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 BBC Radio 4
The Whisperer in Darkness: Episode 3

10 april 2026 · 23 min
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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? Lees meer

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
Albert Wilmarth………………………Mark Bazeley
Henry Akeley……………….……..….David Calder
Ben…………………...........…….…….Ben Crowe
Tania…………………..……...............Gabrielle Glaister
Slide……………………....................Ferdinand Kingsley
Mystery woman…………........…...Nicola Stephenson
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 BBC Radio 4
The Whisperer in Darkness: Episode 2

10 april 2026 · 32 min
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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? Lees meer

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 BBC Radio 4
The Whisperer in Darkness: Episode 1

10 april 2026 · 29 min
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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? Lees meer

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.

Episode One

Henry Akeley, an ex-student from Dr Eleanor Peck’s folklore and witchcraft course, has gone missing, and Heawood and Kennedy decide whether or not to investigate. But first, there are threads to tie up from their last mystery podcast 'The Case Of Charles Dexter Ward.'
Cast:

Kennedy Fisher.........................Jana Carpenter
Matthew Heawood....................Barnaby Kay
Eleanor Peck.............................Nicola Walker
Henry Akeley.............................David Calder

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 BBC Radio 4
The Case of Charles Dexter Ward: Episode 10

10 april 2026 · 32 min
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The horrifying conclusion to H.P. Lovecraft’s The Case of Charles Dexter Ward. Lees meer

Cast includes Barnaby Kay, Jana Carpenter, Alun Armstrong, Adam Godley, Nicola Walker, Steven Mackintosh, Mark Bazeley, Samuel Barnett, Richard Cordery, Harry Kay, Penny Downie, Madeleine Potter, Phoebe Fox, Ben Crowe, Nathan Osgood, Susan Jameson, Samantha Dakin, Alex Lanipekun and Cherrelle Skeete.

Producer: Karen Rose
Director/Writer: Julian Simpson
Sound Recordist and Designer: David Thomas
Production Coordinator: Sarah Tombling
Music by Tim Elsenburg

A Sweet Talk Production for BBC Radio 4