Alpha

by Mike Walker

An all-knowing computer seems to have an independent life of its own. Award-winning drama with David Calder and John Moffatt.

Genres: Science Fiction, Contemporary

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First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Mike Walker is an award-winning dramatist, as well the author of several books for adults. He traveled extensively abroad, particularly in the region around the eastern Indian Ocean, although he is now living in the UK. BAD COMPANY is his first children’s book.

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

From BBC Radio 4 Extra:
An all-knowing computer seems to have an independent life of its own. Award-winning drama with David Calder and John Moffatt. From July 2001.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b008...

[Bettie · Rating 4 out of 5]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b008...

Description: An all-knowing computer appears to have an independent life of its own - an abomination for those who believe in a supreme creator.

Father Marquez is sent to interrogate ‘Alpha’ to decide whether or not it can be allowed to exist. During their conversations, Marquez finds out far more than he expects about both Alpha and - much more disturbingly - himself...

Mike Walker’s chilling drama won Gold at the Sony Radio Academy Awards 2001.

Stars David Calder as Father Marquez, Sarah-Jane Holm as Alpha, John Moffatt as Cardinal Correlli, Ana Sofrenovia as Katerina, Daniel O'Grady as Tom and Lexi Ross as Sophia.

Original music composed and played by David Chilton.