Survivors of a global plague battle for life on an empty planet. A gripping vision of a post-apocalyptic world... 'A fine piece of British post-apocalyptic fiction' 'Nation's novel is based on his original cult series...and is all the better for it, being far, far more gritty and realistic' SUNDAY SUN A virus has wiped out 95 per cent of the world's population in just a few weeks, leaving the remaining 5 per cent to stay alive in a world devoid of the most basic amenities - electricity, transport and medicine. The few survivors of the human race are forced to fall back on the most primitive skills in order to live and re-establish some semblance of law and order. Abby Grant, widowed by the plague, moves through this new dark age with determination, sustained by hope that her son, who fled his boarding school at the onset, has survived. She knows she must relearn the skills on which civilisation was built. With others, she founds a commune and the group return to the soil. But marauding bands threaten their existence. For Abby, there's a chance for a new life and love when she encounters James Garland, the fourteenth Earl of Woodhouse, who is engaged in a desperate fight to save his ancestral home. But more important, she must find her son.

It begins with just a few people falling ill. Another flu virus that spreads around the globe. And then the reports begin that people are dying… When most of the world's population is wiped out, a handful of survivors are left to pick up the pieces. Cities become graveyards. Technology becomes largely obsolete. Mankind must start again… NOTE: Survivors contains adult material and is not suitable for younger listeners. 1. Revelation by Matt Fitton When people begin to die of a new strain of a flu virus, newspaper journalists Helen Wiseman and Daniel Connor investigate. They uncover a terrifying story - but will anyone ever get to read it? 2. Exodus by Jonathan Morris Billions of people have died across the globe. Cities are rife with secondary diseases, and the survivors attempt to make their way out of London. 3. Judges by Andrew Smith After a storm wipes out much of their community's supplies, Greg and Jenny go in search of new provisions - much to Abby's diaapproval. 4. Esther by John Dorney Greg, Jenny and their new friends are trapped. Will they ever make it out alive? Directed By: Ken Bentley Cast Lucy Fleming (Jenny Richards), Ian McCulloch (Greg Preston), John Banks (Daniel Connor), Louise Jameson (Jackie Burchall), Sinead Keenan (Susie Edwards),. Caroline Langrishe (Helen Wiseman), Adrian Lukis (James Gillison), Chase Masterson (Maddie Price), Terry Molloy (John Redgrave), Camilla Power (Fiona Bell), Phil Mulryne (Pnil Bailey), San Shella (Sayed) Special appearance by Carolyn Seymour (Abby Grant)

It begins with just a few people falling ill. Another flu virus that spreads around the globe. And then the reports begin that people are dying… When most of the world's population is wiped out, a handful of survivors are left to pick up the pieces. Cities become graveyards. Technology becomes largely obsolete. Mankind must start again… 1: Dark Rain by Ken Bentley Introducing: Tim Treloar as Russell, Bernard Holley as Ridley Months after the plague, storms batter the country. As Abby resumes the search for her son, Jackie and Daniel fight for their lives. 2: Mother’s Courage by Louise Jameson Introducing: Fiona Sheehan as Molly The search for Peter leads to Aberystwyth, and a community of women who have cut themselves off from the outside world. But what appears to be a safe haven could be nothing of the sort… 3: The Hunted by Ken Bentley Introducing: Tim Bentinck as Irvin Warner Greg, Daniel and Russell need the help of survivalist Irvin Warner, who is hiding out in the Brecon Beacons. But predators are roaming in the barren countryside too… 4: Savages by Matt Fitton Wounded, split apart and fighting for their lives, the survivors discover that survival isn’t everything… NOTE: Survivors contains adult material and is not suitable for younger listeners.

It begins with just a few people falling ill. Another flu virus that spreads around the globe. And then the reports begin that people are dying… When most of the world's population is wiped out, a handful of survivors are left to pick up the pieces. Cities become graveyards. Technology becomes largely obsolete. Mankind must start again… 1: Cabin Fever by Jonathan Morris After weeks of searching for her son across a devastated Britain, Abby Grant and her allies head into London in pursuit of new leads. One of the party is quarantined, holed up with a fever. They remember the very first days of the Death, and the actions of a man called John Vincent… 2: Contact by Simon Clark A lonely voice on the radio calls out across the ether. Maddie Price is a long way from home, but not yet ready to give up hope. 3: Rescue by Andrew Smith When his friends' lives hang in the balance hundreds of feet above London, Jimmy Garland leads a daring rescue mission into the capital. 4: Leaving by Matt Fitton Down on the coast, plans are being made to reach out across the world. It could mean a new beginning for some, and the long-awaited chance to return home for others. NOTE: Survivors contains adult material and is not suitable for younger listeners. Directed By: Ken Bentley Cast Carolyn Seymour (Abby Grant), Richard Heffer (Jimmy Garland), Chase Masterson (Maddie Price), John Banks (Daniel Conner), Fiona Sheehan (Molly), Andrew French (Dalton Roberts), Paul Thornley (John Vincent), Damian Lynch (Marcus), Miranda Raison (Janet), Lisa Bowerman (Gloria), Christopher Hatherall (Tyler), James Joyce (Jonathon), Louisa Clein (Pam), John Voce (Walter)