Best Transporter Room 3 Podcasts (2025)

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276. DS9's 'Favor the Bold'/'Sacrifice of Angels' Review 1:03:34

11d ago1:03:34

1:03:34

Our pal Justin Bolger beams on down once again as we wrap up Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's Season 6 opening Dominion War arc with our reviews of "Favor the Bold" and "Sacrifice of Angels." Sisko's finest hour, and Star Trek's biggest space battle at the time, conclude one of sci-fi TV's greatest episodes ever.…

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275. DS9's 'Sons and Daughters'/'Behind the Lines' Review 1:15:23

2M ago1:15:23

1:15:23

This week, to paraphrase Martok, we give our one good eye to review Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’s next two installments of the Dominion War arc: “Sons and Daughters” and “Behind the Lines.” Justin Bolger returns to boldly go with us as Worf struggles to re-connect with his estranged son while fighting the war, Klingon-style. We also go behind the li…

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274. DS9’s 'A Time to Stand'/'Rocks and Shoals' Review 54:44

2M ago54:44

54:44

This week, as promised, we revisit Deep Space Nine’s Season 6 Dominion War arc - with special guest, friend of the pod Justin Bolger! Trek’s first serialized storyline ever, which fittingly kicked off DS9’s sixth season with a run of six consecutive episodes, begins with the action-packed “A Time to Stand” and Ron Moore’s riveting “Rocks and Shoals…

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Because She Was Born 5:27

3M ago5:27

5:27

This episode is dedicated to everyone who identifies as a woman. Because She Was Born, performed by Gennifer Becouarn and written by Rebecca Palmer. Special thanks to Miriam Babooram, Rosie James, Rebecca Wingham, and Ruth Carnegie. There's lots to celebrate in March! International Women's Day, World Theatre Day, and World Poetry Day! Plus, there i…

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The Real Gift 1:36

4M ago1:36

1:36

The Real Gift. A poem written by Michael Antwi, performed by Petra. Love is not just romance, it's also strength and sacrifice. Why is it we only acknowledge one kind of love on this day? When all of the many forms of love deserve celebrating! Happy Valentine's Day to all! xxBy Itchy Feet Productions

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273. Section 31 Origins 47:49

4M ago47:49

47:49

Even though Section 31 only appeared/was mentioned in three Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episodes, the shady institution made a considerable impression on both fans and the franchise. With the Section 31 movie now streaming, this week we look back at the origins of Starfleet's morally-flexible spy service and its overall role in the franchise by revi…

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272. Star Trek: Voyager 'Caretaker' 30th Anniversary Audio Commentary Track - Pt. 1 1:01:25

4M ago1:01:25

1:01:25

This week, we celebrate Star Trek: Voyager’s 30th anniversary with a commentary track for “Caretaker, Part I” that’s filled to the brim of the Delta Quadrant with behind-the-scenes trivia. (Want “Part II”? Check out our Patreon!) We also offer our two cents on Star Trek: Section 31. (Spoiler: It stinks!) So pour yourself a cup of Janeway’s coffee a…

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12th Floor. Room 3 2:18

6M ago2:18

2:18

Mrs Claus saves Christmas, again! 12th Floor. Room 3 written by Rebecca Palmer, performed by Robert Heard and Sara Reimers. Produced by INK, the UK's largest producer of new short plays. You can discover more about Ink here: https://inkfestival.org/ Happy Holidays everyone!By Itchy Feet Productions

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271. Goodbye, Star Trek: Lower Decks 48:30

6M ago48:30

48:30

That's right, Star Trek: Lower Decks has come to an end, with the final episode of Season 5 now out there in the multiverse. Phil and Scott look back on the end of an animated era, while also delving into the guest-star-filled last few episodes. We also reminisce about Star Trek: The Motion Picture, which just turned 45 years young. ("I feel young,…

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270. Star Trek: Generations Audio Commentary Track (Nexus Edition) 2:21:54

6M ago2:21:54

2:21:54

"It was... fun." Star Trek: Generations turns 30 (!) years old this week (on Nov. 18) and Scott and Phil can't believe that or the fact that we didn't mark the occasion by doing our usual joke/reference to Checkov and Kirk's "No, you were younger" exchange. But what we did do was mine the memory banks to repost our fascinating Generations commentar…

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269. Celebrating Star Trek's Jeri Taylor 30:04

7M ago30:04

30:04

In honor of Star Trek's Jeri Taylor, we look back on her landmark career and revisit some of her most memorable episodes of The Next Generation and Voyager. She helped bring Spock to Picard and introduced audiences to Captain Kathryn Janeway, and both the franchise and its fans are all the better for it and her considerable contributions.…

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Sweet Dreams 4:45

7M ago4:45

4:45

This Halloween we are proud to present, Sweet Dreams written and directed by Jasmin Mandi-Ghomi and performed by Sam Mandi-Ghomi. 'Mina, I’ve got to go, the Count is offering me another bottle of wine'. The price we pay for good real estate these days... it's frightening. Recommended 14+ 'Wait, did someone just knock at the door?'…

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268. Jon Lovett Beams in to Trek the Vote 32:23

8M ago32:23

32:23

Phil is vacationing on Rura Penthe (again), but we have a very special guest this week to make up for his absence! You may know Jon Lovett from the podcasts Pod Save America and Love It or Leave It, and he's beaming into TR3 to talk about the special Trek the Vote event he's hosting on Wednesday... as well as his Trek fandom, of course. He even pic…

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Rise and Shine 8:46

8M ago8:46

8:46

Rise and Shine with Richard Stone! A jam packed breakfast show, where one lucky caller could win the chance to have their mortgage, of up to five hundred thousand pounds, completely paid off! Courtesy of FHTT Trains, getting you from here to there. Written and directed by Rebecca Palmer. Performed by, in order of appearance, Thomas Ghaleb, Rhianna …

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Hope On A Bus 5:06

9M ago5:06

5:06

Hope On A Bus is written and performed by Ed Ismail. Trigger warning, childless not by choice. It's World Childless Week 16-22 Sep 2024, raising awareness of the childless not by choice community, which Ed has written this beautifully honest poem for their Our Stories section. And we are delighted to also share Ed's words here at 12months 12stories…

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267. TNG's 'The Battle' Review, or How Picard Got His Groove Back 37:38

9M ago37:38

37:38

Hell hath no fury like a Ferengi scorned. This week on TR3, we revisit “The Battle” from TNG’s first season. It has mind-altering devices, the Stargazer and LOTS of 1987 flame effects. But is it any good? You’ll find out. We also beam down to the Replimat and launch another Red Shirt into space. So put your derelict starships in park and listen now…

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Tidebound 7:40

9M ago7:40

7:40

It's a Bank Holiday Monday! And here at 12months 12stories we have the perfectly charming episode, Tidebound, to accompany your day. Full of nostalgia, seagulls, fudge, and memories in the making. Written and directed by, Cleo Heywood. Performed by, Rebecca Windsor, Thomas Ghaleb, Lin Sagovsky, Bill Skinner, and Bruno Magnanti. Recommended 12+ this…

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266. Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2 Review 46:27

10M ago46:27

46:27

Star Trek Prodigy aired its second (and potentially final) season on Netflix in July and we finally got a chance to put it in our eyeballs. Check out our review of another fantastic season of this charming show, one of Trek's best. We also recap the big Star Trek news out of Comic-Con and Vegas before committing another Red Shirt to their photon to…

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265. Jonathan Frakes on Making 'All Good Things…' 46:14

11M ago46:14

46:14

Riker himself, Jonathan Frakes, beams down this week to discuss all things “All Good Things…” (See what we did there?) Frakes shares his experience working with the late director Winrich Kolbe while filming Star Trek: The Next Generation’s landmark series finale, as well as what it was like to put on Admiral Riker’s grey hair and beard, not to ment…

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When it Rains 4:04

11M ago4:04

4:04

Mostly I write when it rains... On a rainy day here in old London Town, 12months 12stories is delighted to bring you this special spoken word piece, written and performed by Petra. When it Rains. Recommended 14+By Itchy Feet Productions

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264. Goodbye, Star Trek: Discovery 53:35

12M ago53:35

53:35

With Star Trek: Discovery officially wrapped, TrekCore.com's Ken Reilly beams down to review Disco's series finale and the show overall. Find out what we liked about it and what we struggled with, and we also give our two cents about how effective that epilogue was. And then the three of us take a stroll to the Replimat before offering up another R…

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263. Sir Patrick Stewart on 'All Good Things...' Turning 30 33:04

1y ago33:04

33:04

"I don't know how, or why, but I am moving... back and forth... through time." That line reading from "All Good Things..." has been echoing in our heads for 30 years and today on Transporter Room 3 -- we have the actor who said it: Sir Patrick Stewart. Captain Picard beams on down to share behind the scenes memories of making Star Trek: The Next Ge…

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262. Discovery Season 5 So Far: Thumbs Up or Down? 35:29

1y ago35:29

35:29

With Star Trek: Discovery in its fifth and final season, Transporter Room 3 beams down with a snapshot review of the first four episodes so far. We discuss what’s working, what could work better (another MacGuffin puzzle plot, really?), and what we thought of “Face the Strange” going full time travel. Listen now and also take a trip to the Replimat…

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261. Denise Crosby on Leaving Star Trek/Loving Star Trek 48:37

1y ago48:37

48:37

Direct from Star Trek: The Cruise, Denise Crosby herself beams into Transporter Room 3 for a wide-ranging chat. We discuss how the Tasha Yar actress got her start in the industry, what it was like growing up with the famous "Crosby" name, why she left Star Trek... and how she's still with Star Trek after all these years! This is a good one, guys. D…

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World Theatre Day 17:54

1y ago17:54

17:54

It's our 25th episode and what better way to celebrate than on World Theatre Day! Here at 12months 12stories we are thrilled to bring you an episode that's full of beautiful new words and amazing performances. It's positively bursting in the wings of the theatre, darling! We're just dying to get on stage to entertain you! We have 'Treading the Boar…

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260. Walter Koenig Beams In 45:34

1y ago45:34

45:34

This is a big one. Direct from Star Trek: The Cruise, Pavel Chekov himself -- Walter Koenig -- beams in to Transporter Room 3 for a frank discussion about the ups and downs of the Star Trek life. You don't want to miss this one, folks! We were never that young!By Transporter Room 3

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Queer Bodies Dance With Ghosts 3:47

1y ago3:47

3:47

To celebrate World Poetry Day we are proud to share on 12months 12stories, Queer Bodies Dance with Ghosts. A beautiful poem written, performed and sound designed by Kizza Salt. Enjoy!By Itchy Feet Productions

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259. Doug Jones Goes Deep on Becoming Saru (and Being the Nicest Guy in Hollywood) 40:48

1y ago40:48

40:48

Direct from Star Trek: The Cruise! This week, Saru himself - the talented Doug Jones - beams down to Transporter Room 3 and Scott kinda makes him cry, in a good way. Jones takes us behind the scenes of his impressive career, from working with Guillermo del Toro to boldly going onboard Discovery. This is one (sometimes emotional) interview you don't…

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258. Star Trek: TNG 'The Measure of a Man' Audio Commentary Track 49:03

1+ y ago49:03

49:03

For its 35th anniversary, we're revisiting Star Trek: The Next Generation's "TheMeasure of a Man" -- an all-timer episode of both TNG and all of Trek. It's the one where Picard battles Riker to defend Data's right to be, well, Data. Is he a person, or property? It's a classic Trek-ian argument played out here to courtroom drama perfection, in an ep…

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257. Star Trek: TNG 'The Pegasus' Audio Commentary Track 55:04

1+ y ago55:04

55:04

*In vintage TNG trailer for next week’s episode voice* This week, Scott and Phil beam down to the USS Pegasus to help Will Riker retrieve a dangerous cloaking device. Will we succeed before the Romulans catch us? Find out on an all new episode commentary on Transporter Room 3! That’s right, we’re visiting TNG’s Season 7 episode “The Pegasus,” just …

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The Big House 8:38

1+ y ago8:38

8:38

Inspired by Victorian Christmas ghost stories, and A Christmas Carol, 12months 12stories is excited to bring you this holiday season, The Big House. Written by Rebecca Palmer, Performed and Sound Designed by Deborah Wastell. The Big House is a story about a particular journey home one Christmas eve, but also the journey they'll take in to the past,…

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256. Star Trek: TNG 'Tapestry' Audio Commentary Track 55:16

1+ y ago55:16

55:16

It's a Wonderful Life meets Star Trek this week on TR3, as we take a deep-ish dive into "Tapestry" with another episode commentary. Why didn't Michael Piller like this episode? And who really came up with the story? Listen and find out. We also have two Star Trek VI Red Shirts beaming down for the holidays. So don't mess with any Nausicaans and lis…

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255. Commodore Decker 4EVA - 'The Doomsday Machine' Review 34:31

1+ y ago34:31

34:31

It’s Captain Kirk vs. Commodore Decker vs. the Planet Killer! This week on TR3, we review the classic Star Trek episode “The Doomsday Machine.” We also give our two cents on the recent Lower Decks season finale, with a trip to the Replimat for some movie recs and a stop in the torpedo bay for a massive Red Shirt funeral. So get down to Auxiliary Co…

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Mine 22:50

1+ y ago22:50

22:50

Written, directed, and sound designed by Charlotte Ive. Performed by Holly Barbour. Mine. A beautiful, haunting halloween special, brought to you from the team behind the brilliant 4th episode, Meanwhile The World Goes On. Does the past ever truly die? And if not, where does it lie in wait, waiting to be heard. Waiting to be seen. Recommended 14+…

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Douglas and The Bus 13:01

1+ y ago13:01

13:01

Douglas and The Bus, written and performed by Trevor Windsor. Sound designed by Rebecca Palmer. A charming tale about finding your way, purpose, at the end of all your days. Could you work for the Ghost Bus Tours? Sandwiches and a hot drink go nicely with this story. Themes of death. Recommended 14+By Itchy Feet Productions

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254. TNG's 'Heart of Glory' Review, a.k.a. Do the Worf Yell 44:00

1+ y ago44:00

44:00

ARRRRRRRRRR in Klingon! Join us as we mournfully yell at sickbay's ceiling in honor of this week's review of "Heart of Glory." How well does this Star Trek: TNG Season 1 episode hold up? Listen and find out. We also chat Star Trek: Prodigy heading to Netflix and a lowkey NYCC, as well as take another trip to the Replimat for some vintage Sly Stallo…

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253. 'Charlie X' Audio Commentary Track 53:53

1+ y ago53:53

53:53

Transporter Room 3 celebrates its 12th anniversary this week (*toasts glass of Kanar*) with another Star Trek episode commentary: “Charlie X.” It’s Captain Kirk vs. a 17-year-old orphan who can vanish sparring partners like Sam (RIP) or disappear a woman’s face with his mind. We have all the behind-the-scenes trivia you could ever want about the ep…

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Imprints 9:55

1+ y ago9:55

9:55

Imprints, performed by Zachary Wilcox. Written and sound designed by Rebecca Palmer. The autumnal equinox is happening on the 23rd September 2023, marking the end of summer and the beginning of autumn. Feeling inspired by the change in seasons, we wondered what would nature tell us if it could? What stories would it share with us? Take sand for ins…

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252. Lower Decks S4 Recap (So Far) and Dune Oral History Author Max Evry Beams In 1:16:04

1+ y ago1:16:04

1:16:04

Mariner, Boimler, Rutherford, Tendi and the rest of the Lower Decks crew are three episodes in to their newest season and it may be the best one yet - especially after that premiere episode. We review the new season so far and also have a special guest interview: Author Max Evry beams in to discuss his new book about the making of 1984's Dune (star…

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251. Star Trek: The Art of Neville Page Interview, Part 1 59:49

2y ago59:49

59:49

We have a super-sized, two-part episode on Transporter Room 3, with special guest star and Star Trek creature designer Neville Page. *insert To Be Continued... title card here* With Titan Books' Star Trek: The Art of Neville Page providing a rare behind-the-scenes look into the makeup and creature designs for nearly the last 15 years of boldly goin…

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250. Strange New Worlds Season 2 Review & DS9’s 'Trials & Tribble-lations' Audio Commentary Track 1:18:34

2y ago1:18:34

1:18:34

It’s been a long road, getting from there to here… Happy 250th episode to us! After 12 years (!), we’ve reached this milestone and we’re celebrating with Pike, the Gorn, Sisko and Shatner’s Captain James T. Kirk! This week, we review “Hegemony,” Strange New Worlds’ Season 2 finale, as well as the recent season. We also take a deep dive into the mak…

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249. Strange New Worlds: 'Those Old Scientists' Review 50:10

2y ago50:10

50:10

Another classic Star Trek crossover is our topic this week, as Transporter Room 3 reviews Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ “Those Old Scientists," a.k.a. “The One With Lower Decks' Mariner and Boimler.” We also recap Star Trek’s Comic-Con news and pay a visit to the Replimat before a stop at another Red Shirt memorial. So Riker your saddle and listen…

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248. Strange New Worlds Season 2 Premiere Review 40:27

2y ago40:27

40:27

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is back and we have our review of the Season 2 premiere, “The Broken Circle.” And Batman and Indiana Jones join us in the Replimat this week, with a Red Shirt from Voyager. So clear all moorings and listen now to TR3!By Transporter Room 3

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247. I Have Eaten Animal Flesh! And Watched 'All Our Yesterdays'! 42:17

2y ago42:17

42:17

This week, TR3 beams down to a “wilderness of arctic characteristics” with our review of the Star Trek: The Original Series episode “All Our Yesterdays.” Kirk, Spock and McCoy time-travel into an alien world’s past in the penultimate episode of TOS, and we time-travel to the original story outline for the show and revisit some scenes that didn’t ma…

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246. Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Review - Making It So 1:15:49

2y ago1:15:49

1:15:49

Now that we’ve recovered from seeing the Enterprise-D one last time, we’re back with a recap of Picard Season 3 with special guest Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg. Come for our favorite moments of Season 3 (Ro! The Enterprise doing a Tokyo Drift!), stay for Arnold’s stories about pitching Voyager episodes to Paramount - like the return of Moriarty. And Patr…

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245. Picard Season 3 Finale Review and Interview With Showrunner Terry Matalas 1:17:35

2y ago1:17:35

1:17:35

Star Trek: Picard's "The Last Generation" makes TV history, to a degree, in giving the Star Trek: The Next Generation cast a second great series finale. We deep-dive into the making of the episode with showrunner Terry Matalas, along with our review of it. We also swing by the Replimat for some quality movie recs and assimilate us some Red Shirts. …

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244. 'In the Pale Moonlight' at 25 47:25

2y ago47:25

47:25

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's "In the Pale Moonlight" turns 25 this week, so special guest Adam Mallinger (a.k.a. Bitter Script Reader) beams in to talk a compromised Sisko, Garak's dead contacts, Senator Vreenak, and more. Plus, it's time to fan-boy out about the episode's co-writer (and Trek legend) Ron Moore before you beam on over to our Patreon…

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243. Picard Ep. 9 Pulls an End Run 56:53

2y ago56:53

56:53

We're back to talk about Picard's BIG penultimate episode, as friends reunite, enemies come into focus, and old favorites return. Plus, what is the creepy Danish TV show that Scott can't stop watching, and just how bad is Patrick Stewart's favorite tea? All that, plus a Red Shirt we'll never forget in the latest TR3!…

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242. Picard Ep. 6, 7 & 8 Review: The Enterprise Gang Rides Again 43:12

2y ago43:12

43:12

Wow, wow, wow, it's really happening. Picard Season 3 has got the Enterprise gang back together as promised, and Phil and Scott are diving into every nerdy detail from Episodes 6, 7 and 8. From a trip to not one but two Starfleet museums to a certain Vulcan's return to Beverly and Jean-Luc's new kill-first attitude, we cover it all here!…

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Overload 8:56

2y ago8:56

8:56

Episode 19! 'Overload' A bonus episode inspired by, Earth Hour https://www.earthhour.org/ are you taking part? 8.30pm GMT this evening for one hour, switch off, because time is precious, and every hour counts. Written by Barnaby McArthur, sound designed by Mark Desebrock. Performed by Mark Desebrock, Barnaby McArthur, and Rebecca Wingham. The clock…

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