Download "Turing's Test": an exclusive new radio play

Saturday, 24 October 2009

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The statue of Alan Turing installed in Sackville Park in Manchester, in 2001

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This weekend, The Independent premieres a fictionalised account of the final moments in the life of Alan Turing, in the first collaboration of its kind between a national newspaper and an independent production company.

The radio drama features History Boys and Desperate Romantics star Samuel Barnett as the Bletchley Park code breaker on his death in 1954 after eating an apple laced with cyanide following his conviction for gross indecency. Turing’s Test examines the scientist’s legacy in the field of artificial intelligence and the personal tragedy of his suicide through a deathbed dialogue with a “machine” played by actor Paul Kendrick.

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Click here for an extra feature, 'Turing's Test: Meet the actors"

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Turing's Test - more please

emiline_bywater wrote:

Sunday, 25 October 2009 at 08:46 pm (UTC)

Loved this drama, something quite different. I knew about his story but this has brought it to life a bit more. It was such a shame that such a brilliant mind had to deal with such narrowminded prejudices.

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cyclepath wrote:

Monday, 26 October 2009 at 01:58 pm (UTC)

well done!! Very moving. Oh that it would reach the minds and hearts of the bigots.

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Turing's Test - Man and Machine

griffstar77 wrote:

Monday, 26 October 2009 at 05:35 pm (UTC)

A bizarre and enlightening exchange between Paul Kendrick�s clipped Machine and Samuel Barnett�s troubled Alan Turing. This was a real joy to listen to. I learnt more about Alan Turing. This was just enough to pique my interest. Tight production, well-chosen sound effects and excellent content.
Keep up the good work!

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cathycrabb wrote:

Friday, 30 October 2009 at 09:34 pm (UTC)

It's profound to see human feelings replicated in our response to recognition of Turing's work. It is enlightening and proof his theories were right and his persecution outrageous and perfect that we can express that in a way he always thought possible!

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allan100 wrote:

Thursday, 12 November 2009 at 08:52 pm (UTC)

Excellent -am really enjoying this - reminded me of when I used to listen to radio plays regularly. A new age of Audia drama? More please

Allan Challenger
Manchester

PS Perhaps I'll post a link to Nick Griffin's web page

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