Deacon – BBC Radio Supernatural Drama – Edson Burton Free Audiobook

Written by Edson Burton
Read by Don Warrington, Full Cast
Format: M4B
Bitrate: 128 Kbps
Dramatization

In the spaces between inner-city Bristol and the netherworld walks Deacon, a mysterious, centuries-old drifter who arrives when least expected to save lost souls.

Created by writer and historian Edson Burton, these thrilling urban-fantasy dramas are inspired by West-African mythology and spirituality and feature a predominantly Black cast.

1. Deacon by Edson Burton

Offered a ‘job’ by his former boxing trainer Jimmy, Mack is happy to oblige. All he has to do is deliver a car to a certain address by midnight – and not look in the boot. Then Mack hits an old man with the car. His name is Deacon, and although he looks like a tramp, he speaks words that are wise beyond this world. And he’s about to change Mack’s life, forever….

Deacon – Don Warrington
Mack – Ashley Thomas
Mary – Leona Walker
Jimmy – John Cording
Price – Simon Ludders
Waitress – Claire Cage
Directed by James Robinson.

First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 28th July 2017.

2. Moonlight on Water by Edson Burton

Sixteen-year-old Jas has a secret boyfriend, Ray, and she’s planning to run away with him. But her ex, Zain, has found out and pursues her into pitch-dark Eastville Park. Jas isn’t scared: she knows how to handle Zain. But in this dangerous night-world, powerful spirits are abroad and all is not what it seems….

Deacon – Don Warrington
Jas – Ashna Rabheru
Ray – Don Gilet
Legba – Marega Palser
Zain – Raj Bajaj
Directed by John Norton.

First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 8th July 2019.

3. Gabriel’s Feast by Edson Burton

Grace has fled her war-torn homeland and sought sanctuary with a strange community on the fringes of Bristol. But what’s driving their leader Gabriel? What are they preparing for? Despite Deacon’s years and wisdom, he struggles to read the signs. Will he realise what is happening in time, or has he finally met his match?

Deacon – Don Warrington
Grace – Diana Yekinni
Gabriel – Richard Pepple
Khan – Ikky Elyas
Max/Legba – Marc Danbury
Directed by John Norton.

First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 9th October 2020.

4. A Reckoning by Edson Burton

The enigmatic drifter is back to help a troubled soul. James Persad has lost his wife Mavis, and he too seems lost. Can Deacon help?

Deacon – Don Warrington
James Persad – Ram John Holder
Mavis – Sutara Gayle
Michael – Lee Mengo
Ryan – Tristan Slowley
Youth – Hasan Dixon
Sound Design – Nigel Lewis
Producer – John Norton

First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 21st March 2023.

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