The Whisperer in Darkness: Episode 4

The Whisperer in Darkness: Episode 4

From The Lovecraft Investigations by BBC Radio 4

April 10, 2026 · 37 min

About this episode

Matthew Heawood investigates a mystery in Rendlesham Forest while Kennedy Fisher looks into the Rendlesham incident.

An unexpected phone call turns Matthew Heawood’s attention to a mystery in the gloom of Rendlesham Forest; folklore, paranormal, otherworldly? Up for debate, but fertile ground for a new investigative podcast, that’s for sure. One question still lingers, will our host be re-joined by his roaming researcher, Kennedy Fisher? The duo’s last update patched together frantic updates from Baghdad, as they pursued suspected occultists in The Case of Charles Dexter Ward. Very little hope lingered of solving the mystery, and maybe even less that Kennedy would return home safe… But for now, a new investigation calls. Following the success of The Case of Charles Dexter Ward, Radio 4 commissions a return to this HP Lovecraft-inspired universe. Once again, the podcast embraces Lovecraft’s crypt of horror, braving the Sci-Fi stylings of The Whisperer in Darkness. Episode Four Heawood secretively embarks upon a new investigation whilst Kennedy looks into the Rendlesham incident through Walter Brown's eyes. Did Henry carry out his own version of a Babalon Working? Cast: Kennedy Fisher………….………………Jana Carpenter Matthew Heawood………………...…..Barnaby Kay Eleanor Peck…………….……........….Nicola Walker…

People in this episode

Hosts: Matthew Heawood, Mark Bazeley, David Calder

Guest: Kennedy Fisher

Topics covered

  • mystery
  • folklore
  • paranormal
  • investigation
  • HP Lovecraft
  • occult

Keywords

  • Rendlesham Forest
  • mystery
  • folklore
  • paranormal
  • HP Lovecraft
  • investigation
  • occult

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Whisperer in Darkness, The Case of Charles Dexter Ward

Places: Rendlesham Forest

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