In Black Box, based on the novel by Kevan Manwaring, mankind is looking to the stars to find solutions to the failing climate on planet Earth.  In episode 3, Lake must try to get the space berg back on course for the Arkship Ithaka after the accident which sent it off course. Content warning; Swearing, drug references, peril, sexual references.Black Box Part Three: The Shadow On The Ice was written by Dr Kevan Manwaring, adapated from his original novel. In this episode you can hear:Danyelle Ellett as SentienceLewie Watson as Captain LakeCharlie Richards as ButlerThe presenter is Kelli WinklerThe original theme and incidental music are  by Chris GregorySound effects are from freesound.orgDirection, sound design and editing are by Chris GregoryThank you to our actors for going above and beyond in the recording of their parts for this production.You can follow Kevan Manwaring on twitter herehttps://twitter.com/bardicacademic

 And read his regular blog posts here https://thebardicacademic.wordpress.com/

This is the last of 3 pilot episodes of Black Box, the drama based on Kevan Manwaring's novel.  We’ll be assessing the possibilities of dramatizing the whole story at a later date.  In the meantime we’d love to hear your thoughts on Black Box and particularly on whether you’d like to hear more.  You can drop us a note via office@alternativestories.com or tweet us with your thoughts 

 If you’re an audio drama producer and have ideas about how we could take Black Box into full production we’d be very grateful for your views.

 If you would like to check out more Science Fiction on Alternative Stories please look for our dramas A Memory of Robin by David Green,  The Ark by Madeleine F White, The Bomb by Emily Inkpen and Backdrop by Anna Orridge.  You’ll be able to find them by searching our content on any podcast platformYou can find out more about our fabulous cast by following them on social media  Follow Lewie Watson on twitter here  https://twitter.com/LewieEh

 Danyelle Ellett here  https://twitter.com/MyNamesDany

 And Charlie Richards here  https://twitter.com/CharlieDTR

Content warning:  The character of Captain Lake is depicted as a drug user in Black Box.  In one scene within this episode Lake is heard taking drugs or "shooting up". If listeners are likely to be offended by this please do not listen to this episode. 

 Next week on Alternative Stories and Fake Realities we’ll continue Black Box and introduce you to the character of Commander Boone.