The Low Light Narrated Drama Podcast https://melannecrawley.podbean.com Walk with me down Mimmers Lane into the low light and spend a few days in the Green with the human and not-so-human residents of Lower Leigh as its dark past is clawed from the ground. Meet the neighbours of Lower Leigh - the well-meaning, the curious and the devious, as they struggle with deranged Mims to uncover the truth, all while going about their humdrum daily business and continuing with their petty battles and secret yearnings as ordinary northern folk do, under the watchful eye of Owl and a bright crescent moon. Low Light is an ongoing narrated audio drama set in a northern English town. It has a dark edge and a sense of humour. One cold February evening, a Storyteller dies suddenly, bringing Officer Ruby Hussain into the lives of the locals as she sets out to track down the killer but soon realises there’s more to the place and the people of Lower Leigh than first meets the eye. Recommended to listen in episode order. Written, narrated and produced by Melanie Crawley for Crawley Voice Studio. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 17:00:00 +0200 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en gb Copyright Melanie Crawley 2022 All rights reserved. Fiction 1440 serial Low Light is an ongoing narrated audio drama set in a northern English town. It has a darkish edge and a sense of humour (says me). Meet the neighbours of Lower Leigh - the well-meaning, the curious and the devious. There is everything and nothing humdrum about these folk, puttering about their little lives or making trouble as they will. And of course, there are those among them who gaze out into the low light and tell their stories about a different world...sometimes with unusual consequences. One cold February evening, a Storyteller dies suddenly, releasing the old dark track from its moorings and with it, tales from the past start to unravel... ...meanwhile, the criminals in the vicinity are embarking on a new project as the community mourns the loss of one of their most beloved members. During testing times, new alliances form, old relationships crumble and its no different here except...except that in the dark earth of the track and in the tangled undergrowth and in every building’s shadowed corners there are ideas, old and new, some with wings, some with teeth and claws, testing their broken boundaries and looking for a bit of fun menacing the local human population. Can anything be done to re-balance the equilibrium of Lower Leigh or is everyone too lazy or daft to come up with a viable plan? Get your coat on and those wellies on standby and we’ll go and have a look and find out, shall we? Well, come on then! Recommended to listen in episode order. Written, narrated and produced by Melanie Crawley for Crawley Voice Studio. Melanie Crawley Melanie Crawley No true https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14296267/Low_Light_Cover_2023_g5fwkz.jpg The Low Light Narrated Drama Podcast https://melannecrawley.podbean.com 144 144 Episode One. Under a Fingernail Moon. Episode One. Under a Fingernail Moon. https://melannecrawley.podbean.com/e/low-light-episode-1/ https://melannecrawley.podbean.com/e/low-light-episode-1/#comments Wed, 18 May 2022 15:55:13 +0200 melannecrawley.podbean.com/ae725935-4c3d-3ced-8964-5827233b7e28 On a cold northern street, murder is afoot. Neighbours gather to lament (the curious and the devious). The moon hangs, dispassionate.

 

 

 

]]> On a cold northern street, murder is afoot. Neighbours gather to lament (the curious and the devious). The moon hangs, dispassionate.

 

 

 

]]> Melanie Crawley true No 1393 1 1 full Episode Two. Owl’s Eye View. Episode Two. Owl’s Eye View. https://melannecrawley.podbean.com/e/low-light-narrated-audio-drama-episode-2/ https://melannecrawley.podbean.com/e/low-light-narrated-audio-drama-episode-2/#comments Fri, 27 May 2022 15:37:40 +0200 melannecrawley.podbean.com/82e98cda-e69b-3279-82e9-40f1c73050d1 The neighbours reel in shock as the police arrive to ask questions and Eric begins to realise the implications of what has happened. One girl runs away, another keeps quiet. Decisions are made.

]]> The neighbours reel in shock as the police arrive to ask questions and Eric begins to realise the implications of what has happened. One girl runs away, another keeps quiet. Decisions are made.

]]> The neighbours reel in shock as the police arrive to ask questions. Eric begins to realise the implications of what has happened. One girl runs away, another keeps quiet. There are strange alliances forming as the night’s events threaten to force change on the small community. ​ Melanie Crawley true No 2289 1 2 full Episode Three. Fox Abroad. Episode Three. Fox Abroad. https://melannecrawley.podbean.com/e/low-light-episode-3/ https://melannecrawley.podbean.com/e/low-light-episode-3/#comments Mon, 13 Jun 2022 13:09:47 +0200 melannecrawley.podbean.com/75a89771-9f10-3fd2-bc8f-87a831090abe The neighbours gather in the pub to discuss events. Tanya feels she must act and gives Lance an ultimatum.

The friends rush to support Eric in his grief. After many years silence, Eric tells the story of his and Padma's transformation. There's a glimmering in the air and in the lantern room.

The fox runs through cold streets, becoming snowy in the low light. 

]]> The neighbours gather in the pub to discuss events. Tanya feels she must act and gives Lance an ultimatum.

The friends rush to support Eric in his grief. After many years silence, Eric tells the story of his and Padma's transformation. There's a glimmering in the air and in the lantern room.

The fox runs through cold streets, becoming snowy in the low light. 

]]> Melanie Crawley true No 2280 1 3 full Episode Four. A Crowlet’s Sense of Humour. Episode Four. A Crowlet’s Sense of Humour. https://melannecrawley.podbean.com/e/low-light-narrated-drama-episode-4/ https://melannecrawley.podbean.com/e/low-light-narrated-drama-episode-4/#comments Sun, 24 Jul 2022 15:59:05 +0200 melannecrawley.podbean.com/8b4f01dd-4669-3a09-8a23-54c5c24a0dfe The neighbours discuss a celebration for Padma, the police continue their enquiries and Eric tries (again) to explain the significance of Padma's death. Kat makes a confession about Henry.

]]> The neighbours discuss a celebration for Padma, the police continue their enquiries and Eric tries (again) to explain the significance of Padma's death. Kat makes a confession about Henry.

]]> Melanie Crawley true No 1984 1 4 full Episode Five. Crow Show. Episode Five. Crow Show. https://melannecrawley.podbean.com/e/low-light-episode-5/ https://melannecrawley.podbean.com/e/low-light-episode-5/#comments Fri, 29 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0200 melannecrawley.podbean.com/863f4b96-5990-3fdb-806a-5d414217ed8d The snow lies deep in Lower Leigh as the neighbours gather to discuss a celebration of Padma's life at the local theatre. Charity is there, despite having agreed to meet Tanya at High Noon. Louis brings news to the gathering and Eric takes to the stage for the first time in two years to expand on the story he began the night before. This time, the crows are listening and the wind waits impatiently.

]]> The snow lies deep in Lower Leigh as the neighbours gather to discuss a celebration of Padma's life at the local theatre. Charity is there, despite having agreed to meet Tanya at High Noon. Louis brings news to the gathering and Eric takes to the stage for the first time in two years to expand on the story he began the night before. This time, the crows are listening and the wind waits impatiently.

]]> Melanie Crawley true No 2281 1 5 full Episode Six. Moth or Mim? Episode Six. Moth or Mim? https://melannecrawley.podbean.com/e/low-light-episode-6-1659971753/ https://melannecrawley.podbean.com/e/low-light-episode-6-1659971753/#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2022 17:15:53 +0200 melannecrawley.podbean.com/765967a4-7cb4-3a64-94b5-bb20ea8aab59 Tanya and Charity meet after they both attend the planning meeting for Padma's celebration. Accusations are made and warnings are given, driving charity away to contemplate her mistakes. The dark track is waiting for her and the Mims are unsettled as the cold day draws to a close. Eric and Gavin investigate the extent of the damage so far...

]]> Tanya and Charity meet after they both attend the planning meeting for Padma's celebration. Accusations are made and warnings are given, driving charity away to contemplate her mistakes. The dark track is waiting for her and the Mims are unsettled as the cold day draws to a close. Eric and Gavin investigate the extent of the damage so far...

]]> Melanie Crawley true No 3690 1 6 full Episode Seven: Mouse Mania Episode Seven: Mouse Mania https://melannecrawley.podbean.com/e/mouse-mania/ https://melannecrawley.podbean.com/e/mouse-mania/#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0200 melannecrawley.podbean.com/5c282cde-a86f-35d4-9cc9-5a7c026d2dcf Strange things are afoot in Shirley's house as the fog swirls over the snow-covered cul-de-sac. Gavin and Shirley discuss the day's events and try to decide whether Eric's prophecies will become reality and Kat makes a difficult phone call. Only Panko and Reg seem to sense that the Mims are beginning to get jiggy with it until there's a bang on the front door...

]]> Strange things are afoot in Shirley's house as the fog swirls over the snow-covered cul-de-sac. Gavin and Shirley discuss the day's events and try to decide whether Eric's prophecies will become reality and Kat makes a difficult phone call. Only Panko and Reg seem to sense that the Mims are beginning to get jiggy with it until there's a bang on the front door...

]]> Melanie Crawley true No 2948 1 7 full Episode Eight. The White Beast Episode Eight. The White Beast https://melannecrawley.podbean.com/e/episode-eight-the-white-beast/ https://melannecrawley.podbean.com/e/episode-eight-the-white-beast/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2022 11:30:00 +0200 melannecrawley.podbean.com/e2a518e3-5564-39b8-a90a-3dcd97d60375 Tuesday morning dawns and the fog is menacing in its grip of the neighbourhood. The police are on the hunt for Charity, Louis tries to make things better with Sarah, Sally comes to a difficult decision. And there are more Mims on the loose as they realise that Padma isn't coming back...will Eric do anything about it? Or will he watch TV all day instead...

]]> Tuesday morning dawns and the fog is menacing in its grip of the neighbourhood. The police are on the hunt for Charity, Louis tries to make things better with Sarah, Sally comes to a difficult decision. And there are more Mims on the loose as they realise that Padma isn't coming back...will Eric do anything about it? Or will he watch TV all day instead...

]]> Melanie Crawley true No 2691 1 8 full Episode Nine. The Lost Story Episode Nine. The Lost Story https://melannecrawley.podbean.com/e/episode-9-the-lost-story/ https://melannecrawley.podbean.com/e/episode-9-the-lost-story/#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2022 17:57:40 +0200 melannecrawley.podbean.com/b7701af7-0194-3977-bd9a-e9bcc3a27fc7 Worried about the level of Mim activity in the neighbourhood, Gavin decides to take action. Shirley is brought face-to-face with her childhood and Charity is running from the police. Join the neighbours in their quest to find Padma's heir and stop the old stories causing havoc.

]]> Worried about the level of Mim activity in the neighbourhood, Gavin decides to take action. Shirley is brought face-to-face with her childhood and Charity is running from the police. Join the neighbours in their quest to find Padma's heir and stop the old stories causing havoc.

]]> Melanie Crawley true No 3003 1 9 full Episode Ten. Piggy Episode Ten. Piggy https://melannecrawley.podbean.com/e/episode-ten-piggy/ https://melannecrawley.podbean.com/e/episode-ten-piggy/#comments Sun, 06 Nov 2022 17:56:15 +0100 melannecrawley.podbean.com/47bbdbd0-44c4-3843-a97a-0bdb0505740d There's a reunion at the police station. Ruby returns to Lower Leigh to follow up on her suspicions and Gavin begins a search for more information. Preparations are stepping up at the church and Eric continues to hide away from the ever-rising tide of Mim activity which is getting so lively that something is going to go wrong at some point, you can just feel it in the warming air. 

]]> There's a reunion at the police station. Ruby returns to Lower Leigh to follow up on her suspicions and Gavin begins a search for more information. Preparations are stepping up at the church and Eric continues to hide away from the ever-rising tide of Mim activity which is getting so lively that something is going to go wrong at some point, you can just feel it in the warming air. 

]]> Melanie Crawley true No 3443 1 10 full Episode 11. The Old Dark Track Episode 11. The Old Dark Track https://melannecrawley.podbean.com/e/the-old-dark-track/ https://melannecrawley.podbean.com/e/the-old-dark-track/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:06:19 +0100 melannecrawley.podbean.com/4e37519d-08ff-3d7e-8aed-4102d00a6ce1 With Piggy pegged, the neighbour comrades discuss a plan to get the Mims back under control. Eric doesn't want to play but when Ruby gets involved they learn much more about what might be going on. Meanwhile there's an outbreak of misery in the area and several neighbours find themselves at the mercy of the Mims and their bizarre activity. With only 24 hours to go until the Mims really let loose, will the neighbours work out what on earth is going on?

]]> With Piggy pegged, the neighbour comrades discuss a plan to get the Mims back under control. Eric doesn't want to play but when Ruby gets involved they learn much more about what might be going on. Meanwhile there's an outbreak of misery in the area and several neighbours find themselves at the mercy of the Mims and their bizarre activity. With only 24 hours to go until the Mims really let loose, will the neighbours work out what on earth is going on?

]]> Melanie Crawley true No 4087 1 11 full Episode 12 Part 1. The Storyteller’s Apprentice Episode 12 Part 1. The Storyteller’s Apprentice https://melannecrawley.podbean.com/e/the-storyteller-s-apprentice/ https://melannecrawley.podbean.com/e/the-storyteller-s-apprentice/#comments Sat, 18 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0100 melannecrawley.podbean.com/f2631e9e-de5d-3b73-bfb0-ad0024e0ce85 The apprentices begin to explore their talents after Elle vanquishes the vermin. Ruby witnesses the magic, or is it all trickery? She's determined to find out. Eric is put under pressure to reveal more than he wants to...is he hiding something? The wind blows us through Lower Leigh as the neighbours battle with their consciences and their memories. So much for the curfew, those streets aren't as quiet as you'd think...

]]> The apprentices begin to explore their talents after Elle vanquishes the vermin. Ruby witnesses the magic, or is it all trickery? She's determined to find out. Eric is put under pressure to reveal more than he wants to...is he hiding something? The wind blows us through Lower Leigh as the neighbours battle with their consciences and their memories. So much for the curfew, those streets aren't as quiet as you'd think...

]]> Melanie Crawley true No 1995 1 12 full Episode 12 Part 2 Secrets and Lies Episode 12 Part 2 Secrets and Lies https://melannecrawley.podbean.com/e/secrets-and-lies/ https://melannecrawley.podbean.com/e/secrets-and-lies/#comments Fri, 03 Mar 2023 17:00:00 +0100 melannecrawley.podbean.com/d49f7b65-7b14-31ac-aa5f-5c2078608cc7 The wind is relentless, storming about outside the houses in Lower Leigh. The neighbours are still up as the night ticks by, murmuring away into the early hours, they put forward their theories to one another, each idea more unlikely than the last. Some hope that the glimmering low light really does hold a magic that will keep them safe in the end, some are determined to cut through to cold reality and find the dark heart of the neighbourhood and its history, obscured as it is by selective memory and hope for a better future. And then, there is the strange man in his big cat car, prowling about. There is regret and the hollow pain of past betrayal. There is new romance. All in all, its a cauldron of a night, swirling and bubbling as we approach Eric's deadline of Mim-mayhem.

]]> The wind is relentless, storming about outside the houses in Lower Leigh. The neighbours are still up as the night ticks by, murmuring away into the early hours, they put forward their theories to one another, each idea more unlikely than the last. Some hope that the glimmering low light really does hold a magic that will keep them safe in the end, some are determined to cut through to cold reality and find the dark heart of the neighbourhood and its history, obscured as it is by selective memory and hope for a better future. And then, there is the strange man in his big cat car, prowling about. There is regret and the hollow pain of past betrayal. There is new romance. All in all, its a cauldron of a night, swirling and bubbling as we approach Eric's deadline of Mim-mayhem.

]]> Melanie Crawley true No 3688 1 13 full Episode 13 The Pit Episode 13 The Pit https://melannecrawley.podbean.com/e/episode-13-the-pit/ https://melannecrawley.podbean.com/e/episode-13-the-pit/#comments Fri, 02 Jun 2023 17:00:00 +0200 melannecrawley.podbean.com/77897edd-1a21-36c4-9f91-77ff2fe5496b After the chaos of the storm, the neighbours begin to take stock of the damage and discover what 'gifts' have been left for them by the toiling animals and under the pale morning sky, something of Charity's past is revealed while Elle makes a start on setting things right. She'd better hurry up, the meeting is tonight and people want answers...

]]> After the chaos of the storm, the neighbours begin to take stock of the damage and discover what 'gifts' have been left for them by the toiling animals and under the pale morning sky, something of Charity's past is revealed while Elle makes a start on setting things right. She'd better hurry up, the meeting is tonight and people want answers...

]]> Melanie Crawley true No 143340 1 14 full Episode 14 The Source Part 1 Episode 14 The Source Part 1 https://melannecrawley.podbean.com/e/episode-14-the-source-part-1/ https://melannecrawley.podbean.com/e/episode-14-the-source-part-1/#comments Fri, 16 Jun 2023 17:00:00 +0200 melannecrawley.podbean.com/0473934f-1b9e-3b79-9d45-def0096194d5 The meeting. Humans and Mims alike assemble. The transfer. Lance's big moment arrives. As the community hopes for some peace and some among them hunt for answers, the hidden truth beneath their feet begins to show itself. And the Man in the car is back.

Penultimate episode of this series.

]]> The meeting. Humans and Mims alike assemble. The transfer. Lance's big moment arrives. As the community hopes for some peace and some among them hunt for answers, the hidden truth beneath their feet begins to show itself. And the Man in the car is back.

Penultimate episode of this series.

]]> Melanie Crawley true No 4208 1 15 full Episode 14. The Source. Part 2. Episode 14. The Source. Part 2. https://melannecrawley.podbean.com/e/episode-14-the-source-part-2/ https://melannecrawley.podbean.com/e/episode-14-the-source-part-2/#comments Fri, 23 Jun 2023 17:00:00 +0200 melannecrawley.podbean.com/f4e8c56d-f6df-3483-be36-040a313837c8 **This episode includes content that some may find triggering - scroll down for details**

In the final episode of this first series, the neighbours emerge from the theatre to face the Mims. Its a test for the apprentices who must take control of the situation before anyone else gets hurt.

Ruby and Gavin each make separate discoveries that help explain what's been going on. What will they or, rather, can they do about it though? 

CONTENT WARNING BELOW :

 

This episode includes content that some listeners may find distressing: references to suicide and child abuse.

 

]]> **This episode includes content that some may find triggering - scroll down for details**

In the final episode of this first series, the neighbours emerge from the theatre to face the Mims. Its a test for the apprentices who must take control of the situation before anyone else gets hurt.

Ruby and Gavin each make separate discoveries that help explain what's been going on. What will they or, rather, can they do about it though? 

CONTENT WARNING BELOW :

 

This episode includes content that some listeners may find distressing: references to suicide and child abuse.

 

]]> Melanie Crawley true No 3778 1 16 full