{"product_id":"book-ijex","title":"Journey into Space: Operation Luna \u0026 The Red Planet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first two series of the iconic 1950s science fiction trilogy, set in the unimaginably far-flung future of the late 20th century\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by veteran radio producer Charles Chilton, \u003ci\u003eJourney into Space\u003c\/i\u003e kept Light Programme listeners enraptured between 1953 and 1958. Almost eight million people tuned in to the interstellar adventures of Jet Morgan and his intrepid crew, making it the last UK radio drama serial to beat television in the ratings. This audio collection contains the complete Series 1 and 2 of the groundbreaking trilogy, complete with extra-terrestrial sound effects and atmospheric music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOperation Luna\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e – It’s 1965, and with the world watching, the rocket ship \u003ci\u003eLuna\u003c\/i\u003e blasts off for the Moon. On board are Captain Andrew ‘Jet’ Morgan, ship’s doctor Daniel ‘Doc’ Matthews, engineer Stephen ‘Mitch’ Mitchell and radio operator Lemuel ‘Lemmy’ Barnet. As they prepare to set foot on the lunar surface, Lemmy hears strange music – and on landing, they soon realise that they are not alone. Something is out there – something alien… This futuristic 13-part serial stars \u003cb\u003eAndrew Faulds, Guy Kingsley-Poynter, David Williams\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eAlfie Bass\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Red Planet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e – Set six years after the events of \u003ci\u003eOperation Luna\u003c\/i\u003e, this thrilling 20-part serial finds Jet and his crew aboard the flagship \u003ci\u003eDiscovery\u003c\/i\u003e, leading a mission to explore Mars. But their journey is plagued by disturbing events, and what they find on the red planet’s dusky surface will challenge their sanity and threaten their survival – and that of Earth itself… Starring \u003cb\u003eAndrew Faulds, Guy Kingsley-Poynter, Bruce Beeby\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eDavid Kossoff\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eProduction credits\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten and produced by Charles Chilton\u003cbr\u003eMusic composed and orchestra conducted by Van Phillips\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOperation Luna\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJet Morgan – \u003cb\u003eAndrew Faulds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLemmy Barnett – \u003cb\u003eAlfie Bass\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDoc – \u003cb\u003eGuy Kingsley-Poynter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMitch – \u003cb\u003eDavid Williams\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther parts played by John Cazabon, Alan Keith, David Jacobs, Duncan McIntyre and Deryck Guyler\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original 1953 recordings of this series were erased. It was re-recorded and first broadcast on the BBC Light Programme, 26 March-18 June 1958\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Red Planet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJet Morgan – \u003cb\u003eAndrew Faulds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLemmy – \u003cb\u003eDavid Kossoff\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDoc – \u003cb\u003eGuy Kingsley-Poynter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMitch – \u003cb\u003eBruce Beeby\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther parts played by David Jacobs, Anthony Marriott, Miriam Karlin, John Cazabon, Madi Hedd and Don Sharp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst broadcast on the BBC Light Programme, 6 September 1954-17 January 1955\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e© 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin UK","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49350171820336,"sku":"BDijex","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/552582-ijex-Square.jpg?v=1734278678","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-ijex","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}