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Following the Martian Invasion Episodes

  1. Mon 10 Aug 2026 09:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    'The Chances Against Anything Manlike on Mars Are a Million to One'

    1/5 Francis Spufford follows the impact of HG Wells's all-conquering Martian war machines.

  2. Tue 11 Aug 2026 09:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    'A Remarkable Story from Woking'

    2/5 Francis Spufford follows the impact of HG Wells' all conquering Martian war machines.

  3. Wed 12 Aug 2026 09:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    The Destruction of Shepperton and the Exodus from London

    3/5 The inexorable progress of the tripods meets an organised military response at Shepperton.

  4. Thu 13 Aug 2026 09:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    'What We Saw from the Ruined House'

    4/5 Francis Spufford considers Martian evolution and appearance in an alarming close encounter

  5. Fri 14 Aug 2026 09:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    The Martian Overthrow

    5/5 Francis Spufford and guests explore why Wells's tale still resonates.