The Cipher is a science fiction thriller podcast by Goldhawk Productions and BBC Sounds starring Anya Chalotra and Chance Perdomo.

The Cipher
Presentation
Genredrama fiction podcast, fiction podcast Edit this on Wikidata
Production
No. of episodes13 Edit this on Wikidata
Publication
Ratings4.076923076923077/5 Edit this on Wikidata
ProviderBBC Sounds
Related
Websitewww.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p090t9cl

Background

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The podcast debuted in late December 2020 and reached #1 on the iTunes' drama chart as well as #5 on the fiction chart.[1] The podcast was recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic.[2][3] The show was produced by Goldhawk Productions.[4] The show is on BBC Sounds and is available as a boxset.[5] John Dryden, the director of Passenger List also directed The Cipher.[6] The show stars Anya Chalotra and Chance Perdomo.[7] The show is a science fiction thriller podcast that follows the story of a protagonist named Sabrina.[8] The podcast was a 2021 nominee for best scripted fiction podcast at the Webby Awards.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "How the new podcast thriller 'The Cipher' became a legit sci-fi phenomenon". SYFY Official Site. February 4, 2021. Archived from the original on January 7, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  2. ^ "'The Cipher's Chance Perdomo & Anya Chalotra On The Arts, Escapism & Pandemic Podcasting". Bustle. December 26, 2020. Archived from the original on January 7, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  3. ^ "Meet Anya Chalotra, the breakout star from Netflix fantasy smash The Witcher". South China Morning Post. December 27, 2021. Archived from the original on January 7, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  4. ^ Hill-Paul, Lucas (October 14, 2020). "The Witcher's Yennefer star announces exciting new project for BBC". Express.co.uk. Archived from the original on March 7, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  5. ^ "BBC unveils its Christmas offering across radio and podcasts". independent. November 29, 2020. Archived from the original on January 7, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  6. ^ Fenwick, George (January 30, 2021). "The best podcasts to listen to this week". Stuff. Archived from the original on January 7, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  7. ^ PodcastingToday (October 13, 2020). "Anya Chalotra and Chance Perdomo to star in The Cipher podcast on BBC Sounds – PodcastingToday". Archived from the original on January 7, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  8. ^ Beaumont, Mark (February 3, 2021). "'The Witcher' star Anya Chalotra on cryptic new podcast thriller 'The Cipher'". NME. Archived from the original on January 7, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  9. ^ "NEW Webby Gallery + Index". NEW Webby Gallery + Index. Archived from the original on January 7, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
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