{"product_id":"book-jb3x","title":"2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMona Hammond and Alphonsia Emmanuel star in this futuristic sci-fi drama, set in a world where artificial intelligence has become a reality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s 2025, and advances in gene therapy have led to the eradication of many once-common diseases. But the ability to engineer and re-engineer the brain has provoked fear – for it means that a truly artificial consciousness is within reach. The idea that humans may no longer be the only sentient species is so unthinkable that legislation is hastily passed, rigorously controlling genetic experiments. But there are certain people who seek to circumvent the law...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople like Beth David, a doctor conducting research into incurable illnesses. Like elderly Olivia, who has lain dreaming in a clinic for seven years – but is now determined to wake up and live. And like her granddaughter, Irena, a TV production assistant, who desperately needs to gain access to the shady world of genetic engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach relies on an AI: Voice Recognition Unit ‘Susie’, a response programme running on software produced by the giant conglomerate Fortunate Fragrance. She seems like the perfect servant – docile, helpful and cooperative. But unbeknown to all three women, she wants more than she has been created to have…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlphonsia Emmanuel, Mona Hammond, Daniela Nardini\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eSu-Lin Looi\u003c\/b\u003e star in Mike Walker’s gripping two-part serial. \u003cb\u003eOriginally broadcast in 1998, this drama takes a fascinating look at a possible 2025.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eProduction credits\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by Mike Walker\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirected by Sally Avens\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCast\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIrena – \u003cb\u003eAlphonsia Emmanuel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOlivia – \u003cb\u003eMona Hammond\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr Beth David – \u003cb\u003eDaniela Nardini\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHenry Chu\/Mr Li – \u003cb\u003eDavid Yip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnno – \u003cb\u003eSu-Lin Looi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraeger – \u003cb\u003eJohn Rowe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr Finzey – \u003cb\u003eAlastair Danson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKate – \u003cb\u003eRachel Atkins\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCapstick – \u003cb\u003eGerard McDermott\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTerry Gupta\/Market stall holder – \u003cb\u003eRavin J Ganatra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst broadcast BBC Radio 4, 5-12 January 1998\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e© 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin UK","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49526477947184,"sku":"BDjb3x","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/664394-jb3x-Square.jpg?v=1739367213","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-jb3x","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}