Ice - James Follett | Radio Drama

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Ice, authored by James Follett and illustrated as a radio play by BBC Radio 4, narrates a gripping and catastrophic story centered around a massive block of ice moving toward New York Harbor from Antarctica. Set in the later part of the 20th century, the tension-filled narrative highlights the formidable challenge faced by the combined might of the U.S. military when 8,000 square miles of solid Antarctic ice become detached and pose a dire threat to New York City. The geologist, Glyn Sherwood, uncovers this alarming phenomenon at the polar ice caps. Alongside Julia Hammond, the plot delves into their attempts to alert the authorities and mitigate the possible nightmare scenario. With the city at risk of catastrophic damage, due to the glacier that could potentially cause the entire city to 'ring like a bell' upon impact, the narrative adeptly discusses themes of human ingenuity and resilience in the face of natural disaster. The radio adaptation included performances by Carol Drinkwater as Julia Hammond, Anthony Hyde as Glyn Sherwood, supported by a cast of characters such as Captain Hagan, played by Ed Bishop, and Admiral Pearson, portrayed by Don Fellows. With Sean Barrett as the narrator and Alec Reid directing the production, this dramatization captures the essence of Follett's intense and compelling storytelling.

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#20th_century #Antarctica #New_York #catastrophe #disaster #geology #military #radio_play #resilience #science_fiction

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