An AUDIAMA Production
“The apocalypse isn’t coming. It’s already here.”
An eight-part, full-cast science fiction audio drama, written and created by Sebastian Baczkiewicz and directed by Jessica Dromgoole.
Content advice Big Finish lists this release as containing adult material, strong language and suicide. It may not be suitable for younger listeners.
Synopsis
It's just a message, right? Daubed on walls, trending on socials, appearing in every language in every country all over the world and always reading the same. Nobody knows where it originated, only that it can't be ignored.
And then, in the blink of an eye, everything changes. Activated alien DNA, long buried within each and every one of us, transforms the majority of the human race. Cities are abandoned. Civilisation discarded. Suddenly, we're not humans anymore. We're Lonely No More.
Or most of us are. For those still unactivated and “lonely”, it's now about learning to survive in the ruins of an unwanted and terrifying world.
Among the survivors are Nikesh, who sees an opportunity to cash in on the chaos, and his fiancée Nina, a doctor who joins a research team investigating the outbreak. As the world around them fractures, their relationship, and their humanity, is tested in ways neither could have imagined.
Coverage Sci-Fi Bulletin: Lonely No More at Big Finish 16 October 2025
Eight episodes
Episode titles and running times from the Apple Podcasts listing.
Credits
Some of the most accomplished names in British audio drama.
Writer & Creator
The BBC's first ever writer-in-residence, Sebastian is known for the long-running Radio 4 drama Home Front and the cult fantasy series Pilgrim. His sharp, original scripts explore themes of isolation, adaptation, and what it means to be human.
Director
One of Britain's leading audio drama directors. After running the BBC Writersroom and directing the World Service soap Westway, Jessica show-ran Home Front on Radio 4 and has directed for Audible, the National Theatre, and more. She runs Hooley Productions with Mary Peate.
Sound Design & Original Music
Jon's immersive soundscapes elevate Lonely No More into a cinematic experience. His credits include Spores for BBC Sounds, Our Mutual Friend for Radio 4, Username: Resurgent for Audible, and acclaimed adaptations of Ursula Le Guin, Toni Morrison and Robert Pirsig.
Executive Producer
CEO of AUDIAMA. Francis oversees the company's creative and commercial vision, bringing Lonely No More from concept to a globally distributed production.
Producers
Ed and Mali managed the production end-to-end, from casting and recording at the Dylan Thomas Studio through to post-production and global distribution. Mali also serves as Audiama's Creative Director.
Studio Engineer
Cathy engineered the recording at BBC Cymru Wales, with the final mix delivered in Dolby Atmos.
Studio note
Recorded at the Dylan Thomas Radio Studio, BBC Cymru Wales.Engineered by Cathy Robinson.Mixed in Dolby Atmos.
Ensemble
Twenty-three performers bring the world of Lonely No More to life.
Listen
Lonely No More is available to download from Big Finish Productions, the home of world-class audio drama. The series is also available as a podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Content advice Big Finish lists this release as containing adult material, strong language and suicide. It may not be suitable for younger listeners.