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    <description>Manhunt at St Leonards-on-Sea is a 7-episode immersive audio drama set in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex (UK). A woman sent by a shadowy Company hunts a brilliant con man who stole its secrets, but they are former lovers, and betrayal is a habit. She tracks him through charity shops, pubs, seafront arcades and launderettes, while local characters drift through the plot, blurring fiction and reality.

Manhunt at St Leonards-on-Sea is a self-contained narrative that can be enjoyed anywhere, but when listened while following the trail at each specific St Leonards' landmark, fiction and local life blur until it becomes almost impossible to tell them apart, streets and buildings start to feel like a movie set, and the community becomes part of the story rather than just its backdrop. VIEW THE MAP with all stops and characters https://canva.link/pd949lq3you9pqj

Manhunt at St Leonards-on-Sea has been developed for the XMTR Audio Arts Festival 2026 to be enjoyed as a location-based audio game by festival goers and community at large.

Manhunt at St Leonards-on-Sea was created by M. Cristina Marras and Gianfranco Bitti, funded by the National Lottery and Arts Council England.

Special thanks to Lucia Scazzocchio and the XMTR Audio Arts Festival.</description>
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    <itunes:summary>Manhunt at St Leonards-on-Sea is a 7-episode immersive audio drama set in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex (UK). A woman sent by a shadowy Company hunts a brilliant con man who stole its secrets, but they are former lovers, and betrayal is a habit. She tracks him through charity shops, pubs, seafront arcades and launderettes, while local characters drift through the plot, blurring fiction and reality.

Manhunt at St Leonards-on-Sea is a self-contained narrative that can be enjoyed anywhere, but when listened while following the trail at each specific St Leonards' landmark, fiction and local life blur until it becomes almost impossible to tell them apart, streets and buildings start to feel like a movie set, and the community becomes part of the story rather than just its backdrop. VIEW THE MAP with all stops and characters https://canva.link/pd949lq3you9pqj

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Manhunt at St Leonards-on-Sea was created by M. Cristina Marras and Gianfranco Bitti, funded by the National Lottery and Arts Council England.

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      <title>1. Station</title>
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      <itunes:title>1. Station</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The town feels like a film set from another era, and the station still looks like a steam-era train set: red bricks and passengers that could be extra in a spy novel. She arrives at St Leonards-on-Sea with an assignment: find him, recover the stolen SLM and report back to the Company. Then she finds the first signal. Was someone expecting her arrival?</p><p>LISTEN WHILE STANDING IN FRONT OF THE NOTICE BOARD (on your right exiting the station).<br><a href="https://canva.link/pd949lq3you9pqj">VIEW THE MAP with all stops and characters</a>.</p><p><strong>CREDITS</strong><br><strong>Voices</strong>: <br>M. Cristina Marras — The Hunter </p><p><strong>Written</strong> by Gianfranco Bitti <br><strong>Directed, Produced, and Sound Designed</strong> by M. Cristina Marras  <br><strong>Cover artwork</strong>: Gianfranco Bitti </p><p><strong>Special thanks </strong>to Lucia Scazzocchio and the XMTR Audio Arts Festival for the support in the development of this project. </p><p><strong>Funded by</strong>: The National Lottery and Arts Council England </p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <br>"Sneak Peek" by Roie Shpigler <br>"Sunchilling" by Vicate <br>Licensed via Artlist.io (Pro Licence 026074)</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The town feels like a film set from another era, and the station still looks like a steam-era train set: red bricks and passengers that could be extra in a spy novel. She arrives at St Leonards-on-Sea with an assignment: find him, recover the stolen SLM and report back to the Company. Then she finds the first signal. Was someone expecting her arrival?</p><p>LISTEN WHILE STANDING IN FRONT OF THE NOTICE BOARD (on your right exiting the station).<br><a href="https://canva.link/pd949lq3you9pqj">VIEW THE MAP with all stops and characters</a>.</p><p><strong>CREDITS</strong><br><strong>Voices</strong>: <br>M. Cristina Marras — The Hunter </p><p><strong>Written</strong> by Gianfranco Bitti <br><strong>Directed, Produced, and Sound Designed</strong> by M. Cristina Marras  <br><strong>Cover artwork</strong>: Gianfranco Bitti </p><p><strong>Special thanks </strong>to Lucia Scazzocchio and the XMTR Audio Arts Festival for the support in the development of this project. </p><p><strong>Funded by</strong>: The National Lottery and Arts Council England </p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <br>"Sneak Peek" by Roie Shpigler <br>"Sunchilling" by Vicate <br>Licensed via Artlist.io (Pro Licence 026074)</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:47:57 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>M. Cristina Marras &amp; Gianfranco Bitti</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The town feels like a film set from another era, and the station still looks like a steam-era train set: red bricks and passengers that could be extra in a spy novel. She arrives at St Leonards-on-Sea with an assignment: find him, recover the stolen SLM and report back to the Company. Then she finds the first signal. Was someone expecting her arrival?</p><p>LISTEN WHILE STANDING IN FRONT OF THE NOTICE BOARD (on your right exiting the station).<br><a href="https://canva.link/pd949lq3you9pqj">VIEW THE MAP with all stops and characters</a>.</p><p><strong>CREDITS</strong><br><strong>Voices</strong>: <br>M. Cristina Marras — The Hunter </p><p><strong>Written</strong> by Gianfranco Bitti <br><strong>Directed, Produced, and Sound Designed</strong> by M. Cristina Marras  <br><strong>Cover artwork</strong>: Gianfranco Bitti </p><p><strong>Special thanks </strong>to Lucia Scazzocchio and the XMTR Audio Arts Festival for the support in the development of this project. </p><p><strong>Funded by</strong>: The National Lottery and Arts Council England </p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <br>"Sneak Peek" by Roie Shpigler <br>"Sunchilling" by Vicate <br>Licensed via Artlist.io (Pro Licence 026074)</p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>2. Bookshop</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The bookshop on King’s Road is stocked with occultists and charlatans, how fitting! When she walks in, the red-haired woman behind the counter smiles and looks at her without surprise, and this is strange, because she doesn't know her. </p><p>START LISTEN STANDING IN FRONT OF BOOKKEEPER BOOKSHOP enter and browse if you wish.<br><a href="https://canva.link/pd949lq3you9pqj">VIEW THE MAP with all stops and characters</a></p><p><strong>CREDITS</strong><br><strong>Voices</strong>: <br>M. Cristina Marras — The Hunter<br>Carol A. Dennard — The Bookshop Keeper </p><p><strong>Written</strong> by Gianfranco Bitti<br><strong>Directed, Produced, and Sound Designed</strong> by M. Cristina Marras <br><strong>Cover artwork</strong>: Gianfranco Bitti</p><p><strong>Special thanks:</strong> <br>- Lucia Scazzocchio and the XMTR Audio Arts Festival for the support in the development of this project<br>- Carol A. Dennard and The Bookkeeper Bookshop</p><p><br><strong>Funded by</strong>: The National Lottery and Arts Council England</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <br>"Sneaky Business" by Solis  <br>"Korobeiniki - Piano Version" by Sam River<br>"Sneaky Tactics" by Ilona Harpaz  <br>"Partly Sunny Always Funny" by Petro A <br>Licensed via Artlist.io (Pro Licence 026074)</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The bookshop on King’s Road is stocked with occultists and charlatans, how fitting! When she walks in, the red-haired woman behind the counter smiles and looks at her without surprise, and this is strange, because she doesn't know her. </p><p>START LISTEN STANDING IN FRONT OF BOOKKEEPER BOOKSHOP enter and browse if you wish.<br><a href="https://canva.link/pd949lq3you9pqj">VIEW THE MAP with all stops and characters</a></p><p><strong>CREDITS</strong><br><strong>Voices</strong>: <br>M. Cristina Marras — The Hunter<br>Carol A. Dennard — The Bookshop Keeper </p><p><strong>Written</strong> by Gianfranco Bitti<br><strong>Directed, Produced, and Sound Designed</strong> by M. Cristina Marras <br><strong>Cover artwork</strong>: Gianfranco Bitti</p><p><strong>Special thanks:</strong> <br>- Lucia Scazzocchio and the XMTR Audio Arts Festival for the support in the development of this project<br>- Carol A. Dennard and The Bookkeeper Bookshop</p><p><br><strong>Funded by</strong>: The National Lottery and Arts Council England</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <br>"Sneaky Business" by Solis  <br>"Korobeiniki - Piano Version" by Sam River<br>"Sneaky Tactics" by Ilona Harpaz  <br>"Partly Sunny Always Funny" by Petro A <br>Licensed via Artlist.io (Pro Licence 026074)</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:48:09 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>M. Cristina Marras &amp; Gianfranco Bitti</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The bookshop on King’s Road is stocked with occultists and charlatans, how fitting! When she walks in, the red-haired woman behind the counter smiles and looks at her without surprise, and this is strange, because she doesn't know her. </p><p>START LISTEN STANDING IN FRONT OF BOOKKEEPER BOOKSHOP enter and browse if you wish.<br><a href="https://canva.link/pd949lq3you9pqj">VIEW THE MAP with all stops and characters</a></p><p><strong>CREDITS</strong><br><strong>Voices</strong>: <br>M. Cristina Marras — The Hunter<br>Carol A. Dennard — The Bookshop Keeper </p><p><strong>Written</strong> by Gianfranco Bitti<br><strong>Directed, Produced, and Sound Designed</strong> by M. Cristina Marras <br><strong>Cover artwork</strong>: Gianfranco Bitti</p><p><strong>Special thanks:</strong> <br>- Lucia Scazzocchio and the XMTR Audio Arts Festival for the support in the development of this project<br>- Carol A. Dennard and The Bookkeeper Bookshop</p><p><br><strong>Funded by</strong>: The National Lottery and Arts Council England</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <br>"Sneaky Business" by Solis  <br>"Korobeiniki - Piano Version" by Sam River<br>"Sneaky Tactics" by Ilona Harpaz  <br>"Partly Sunny Always Funny" by Petro A <br>Licensed via Artlist.io (Pro Licence 026074)</p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>St Leonards-on-Sea audio drama, Location-based audio drama, immersive audio walk, spy audio drama</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>3. Thrift Shop</title>
      <itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>3</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>There is something strange in the window of the charity shop, something that shouldn't be there. When the trail turns personal, The Hunter remembers who she was before she knew him. And who she tried to become after.</p><p>START LISTENING WHILE LOOKING AT THE WINDOW OF THE KINGS ROAD BAZAAR.<br><a href="https://canva.link/pd949lq3you9pqj">VIEW THE MAP with all stops and characters</a></p><p><strong>CREDITS</strong><br><strong>Voices</strong>:<br>M. Cristina Marras — The Hunter<br>Romeo M. Minutolo — Answering machine message </p><p><strong>Written</strong> by Gianfranco Bitti<br><strong>Directed, Produced, and Sound Designed</strong> by M. Cristina Marras<br><strong>Cover artwork</strong>: Gianfranco Bitti</p><p><strong>Special thanks <br>- </strong>Lucia Scazzocchio and the XMTR Audio Arts Festival for the support in the development of this project<br>- Romeo M. Minutolo</p><p><strong>Funded by</strong>: The National Lottery and Arts Council England</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <br>"Sneak Peek" by Roie Shpigler<br>"Minuet in G Major" by Kashido, Johann Sebastian Bach <br>"The Good Days" by Kashido <br>Licensed via Artlist.io (Pro Licence 026074)</p><p><strong>Film excerpt</strong>: Audio excerpt from Scarlet Street (1945), directed by Fritz Lang, starring Edward G. Robinson and Joan Bennett. Public domain. <strong>Source</strong>: Internet Archive.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>There is something strange in the window of the charity shop, something that shouldn't be there. When the trail turns personal, The Hunter remembers who she was before she knew him. And who she tried to become after.</p><p>START LISTENING WHILE LOOKING AT THE WINDOW OF THE KINGS ROAD BAZAAR.<br><a href="https://canva.link/pd949lq3you9pqj">VIEW THE MAP with all stops and characters</a></p><p><strong>CREDITS</strong><br><strong>Voices</strong>:<br>M. Cristina Marras — The Hunter<br>Romeo M. Minutolo — Answering machine message </p><p><strong>Written</strong> by Gianfranco Bitti<br><strong>Directed, Produced, and Sound Designed</strong> by M. Cristina Marras<br><strong>Cover artwork</strong>: Gianfranco Bitti</p><p><strong>Special thanks <br>- </strong>Lucia Scazzocchio and the XMTR Audio Arts Festival for the support in the development of this project<br>- Romeo M. Minutolo</p><p><strong>Funded by</strong>: The National Lottery and Arts Council England</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <br>"Sneak Peek" by Roie Shpigler<br>"Minuet in G Major" by Kashido, Johann Sebastian Bach <br>"The Good Days" by Kashido <br>Licensed via Artlist.io (Pro Licence 026074)</p><p><strong>Film excerpt</strong>: Audio excerpt from Scarlet Street (1945), directed by Fritz Lang, starring Edward G. Robinson and Joan Bennett. Public domain. <strong>Source</strong>: Internet Archive.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:48:21 -0700</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>There is something strange in the window of the charity shop, something that shouldn't be there. When the trail turns personal, The Hunter remembers who she was before she knew him. And who she tried to become after.</p><p>START LISTENING WHILE LOOKING AT THE WINDOW OF THE KINGS ROAD BAZAAR.<br><a href="https://canva.link/pd949lq3you9pqj">VIEW THE MAP with all stops and characters</a></p><p><strong>CREDITS</strong><br><strong>Voices</strong>:<br>M. Cristina Marras — The Hunter<br>Romeo M. Minutolo — Answering machine message </p><p><strong>Written</strong> by Gianfranco Bitti<br><strong>Directed, Produced, and Sound Designed</strong> by M. Cristina Marras<br><strong>Cover artwork</strong>: Gianfranco Bitti</p><p><strong>Special thanks <br>- </strong>Lucia Scazzocchio and the XMTR Audio Arts Festival for the support in the development of this project<br>- Romeo M. Minutolo</p><p><strong>Funded by</strong>: The National Lottery and Arts Council England</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <br>"Sneak Peek" by Roie Shpigler<br>"Minuet in G Major" by Kashido, Johann Sebastian Bach <br>"The Good Days" by Kashido <br>Licensed via Artlist.io (Pro Licence 026074)</p><p><strong>Film excerpt</strong>: Audio excerpt from Scarlet Street (1945), directed by Fritz Lang, starring Edward G. Robinson and Joan Bennett. Public domain. <strong>Source</strong>: Internet Archive.</p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>St Leonards-on-Sea audio drama, Location-based audio drama, immersive audio walk, spy audio drama</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>4. Launderette</title>
      <itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>4</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A meeting with Mary, an old contact with a clear head and no love for the Company. A dead man's bookshop. A face disappearing behind a curtain. Things that may or may not be connected.</p><p>LISTEN FROM INSIDE THE LAUNDERETTE, IF OPEN. OTHERWISE STAY IN FRONT OF THE WINDOW AND LOOK INSIDE.<br><a href="https://canva.link/pd949lq3you9pqj">VIEW THE MAP with all stops and characters</a></p><p><strong>CREDITS</strong><br> <strong>Voices</strong>:<br> M. Cristina Marras — The Hunter<br> Mary — Mary Hooper<br> <br> <strong>Written</strong> by Gianfranco Bitti<br> <strong>Directed, Produced, and Sound Designed</strong> by M. Cristina Marras<br> <strong>Cover artwork</strong>: Gianfranco Bitti</p><p><strong>Special thanks:</strong> <br>- Lucia Scazzocchio and the XMTR Audio Arts Festival 2026 for the support in the development of this project<br>- Mary Hooper<br> <br> <strong>Funded by</strong>: The National Lottery and Arts Council England<br> <br> <strong>Music:</strong><br> "The Ghost" by Martin Puehringer <br>"Sneak Peek" by Roie Shpigler <br>"We Dont Stop" by MooveKa <br>Tempted - Acapella Version by The Hazelnuts <br> Licensed via Artlist.io (Pro Licence 026074)<br> <br> </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A meeting with Mary, an old contact with a clear head and no love for the Company. A dead man's bookshop. A face disappearing behind a curtain. Things that may or may not be connected.</p><p>LISTEN FROM INSIDE THE LAUNDERETTE, IF OPEN. OTHERWISE STAY IN FRONT OF THE WINDOW AND LOOK INSIDE.<br><a href="https://canva.link/pd949lq3you9pqj">VIEW THE MAP with all stops and characters</a></p><p><strong>CREDITS</strong><br> <strong>Voices</strong>:<br> M. Cristina Marras — The Hunter<br> Mary — Mary Hooper<br> <br> <strong>Written</strong> by Gianfranco Bitti<br> <strong>Directed, Produced, and Sound Designed</strong> by M. Cristina Marras<br> <strong>Cover artwork</strong>: Gianfranco Bitti</p><p><strong>Special thanks:</strong> <br>- Lucia Scazzocchio and the XMTR Audio Arts Festival 2026 for the support in the development of this project<br>- Mary Hooper<br> <br> <strong>Funded by</strong>: The National Lottery and Arts Council England<br> <br> <strong>Music:</strong><br> "The Ghost" by Martin Puehringer <br>"Sneak Peek" by Roie Shpigler <br>"We Dont Stop" by MooveKa <br>Tempted - Acapella Version by The Hazelnuts <br> Licensed via Artlist.io (Pro Licence 026074)<br> <br> </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:48:29 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>M. Cristina Marras &amp; Gianfranco Bitti</author>
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      <itunes:author>M. Cristina Marras &amp; Gianfranco Bitti</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:duration>382</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A meeting with Mary, an old contact with a clear head and no love for the Company. A dead man's bookshop. A face disappearing behind a curtain. Things that may or may not be connected.</p><p>LISTEN FROM INSIDE THE LAUNDERETTE, IF OPEN. OTHERWISE STAY IN FRONT OF THE WINDOW AND LOOK INSIDE.<br><a href="https://canva.link/pd949lq3you9pqj">VIEW THE MAP with all stops and characters</a></p><p><strong>CREDITS</strong><br> <strong>Voices</strong>:<br> M. Cristina Marras — The Hunter<br> Mary — Mary Hooper<br> <br> <strong>Written</strong> by Gianfranco Bitti<br> <strong>Directed, Produced, and Sound Designed</strong> by M. Cristina Marras<br> <strong>Cover artwork</strong>: Gianfranco Bitti</p><p><strong>Special thanks:</strong> <br>- Lucia Scazzocchio and the XMTR Audio Arts Festival 2026 for the support in the development of this project<br>- Mary Hooper<br> <br> <strong>Funded by</strong>: The National Lottery and Arts Council England<br> <br> <strong>Music:</strong><br> "The Ghost" by Martin Puehringer <br>"Sneak Peek" by Roie Shpigler <br>"We Dont Stop" by MooveKa <br>Tempted - Acapella Version by The Hazelnuts <br> Licensed via Artlist.io (Pro Licence 026074)<br> <br> </p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>St Leonards-on-Sea audio drama, Location-based audio drama, immersive audio walk, spy audio drama</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>5. Queen Victoria</title>
      <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>5. Queen Victoria</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>At Warrior Square a retired officer with a Montblanc and a colonial past has more information that he should. He talks about Turing, about the future of war and, then he slips something about small language models, as if it were small talk.</p><p>START LISTENING WHILE SITTING ON A BENCH, LOOKING AT THE QUEEN.<br><a href="https://canva.link/pd949lq3you9pqj">VIEW THE MAP with all stops and characters</a></p><p><strong>CREDITS</strong><br><strong>Voices</strong>:<br>M. Cristina Marras — The Hunter<br>Patrick Robbins — Captain White</p><p><strong>Written</strong> by Gianfranco Bitti<br><strong>Directed, Produced, and Sound Designed</strong> by M. Cristina Marras<br><strong>Cover artwork</strong>: Gianfranco Bitti</p><p><strong>Special thanks<br>- </strong>Lucia Scazzocchio and the XMTR Audio Arts Festival for the support in the development of this project<br>- Patrick Robbins</p><p><strong>Funded by</strong>: The National Lottery and Arts Council England</p><p><strong>Music:</strong><br>"Radetzky March Op 228" by Budapest Art Orchestra, Artlist Classics, Johann Strauss Sr.<br>"Walk the Walk" by Ziggy<br>"Swing Force" by Ziv Moran, Raanana Big Band   <br>Licensed via Artlist.io (Pro Licence 026074)</p><p>"Sussex by the Sea" performed by The Band of H.M. Royal Air Force. Public domain / traditional.</p><p><strong>Film excerpt</strong>: Audio excerpt from The Battle of Britain (1944), part of the "Why We Fight" series, directed by Frank Capra and Anthony Veiller, produced by the U.S. Office of War Information. Public domain.<br><strong>Source:</strong> Internet Archive</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>At Warrior Square a retired officer with a Montblanc and a colonial past has more information that he should. He talks about Turing, about the future of war and, then he slips something about small language models, as if it were small talk.</p><p>START LISTENING WHILE SITTING ON A BENCH, LOOKING AT THE QUEEN.<br><a href="https://canva.link/pd949lq3you9pqj">VIEW THE MAP with all stops and characters</a></p><p><strong>CREDITS</strong><br><strong>Voices</strong>:<br>M. Cristina Marras — The Hunter<br>Patrick Robbins — Captain White</p><p><strong>Written</strong> by Gianfranco Bitti<br><strong>Directed, Produced, and Sound Designed</strong> by M. Cristina Marras<br><strong>Cover artwork</strong>: Gianfranco Bitti</p><p><strong>Special thanks<br>- </strong>Lucia Scazzocchio and the XMTR Audio Arts Festival for the support in the development of this project<br>- Patrick Robbins</p><p><strong>Funded by</strong>: The National Lottery and Arts Council England</p><p><strong>Music:</strong><br>"Radetzky March Op 228" by Budapest Art Orchestra, Artlist Classics, Johann Strauss Sr.<br>"Walk the Walk" by Ziggy<br>"Swing Force" by Ziv Moran, Raanana Big Band   <br>Licensed via Artlist.io (Pro Licence 026074)</p><p>"Sussex by the Sea" performed by The Band of H.M. Royal Air Force. Public domain / traditional.</p><p><strong>Film excerpt</strong>: Audio excerpt from The Battle of Britain (1944), part of the "Why We Fight" series, directed by Frank Capra and Anthony Veiller, produced by the U.S. Office of War Information. Public domain.<br><strong>Source:</strong> Internet Archive</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:48:37 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>M. Cristina Marras &amp; Gianfranco Bitti</author>
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      <itunes:author>M. Cristina Marras &amp; Gianfranco Bitti</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:duration>361</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>At Warrior Square a retired officer with a Montblanc and a colonial past has more information that he should. He talks about Turing, about the future of war and, then he slips something about small language models, as if it were small talk.</p><p>START LISTENING WHILE SITTING ON A BENCH, LOOKING AT THE QUEEN.<br><a href="https://canva.link/pd949lq3you9pqj">VIEW THE MAP with all stops and characters</a></p><p><strong>CREDITS</strong><br><strong>Voices</strong>:<br>M. Cristina Marras — The Hunter<br>Patrick Robbins — Captain White</p><p><strong>Written</strong> by Gianfranco Bitti<br><strong>Directed, Produced, and Sound Designed</strong> by M. Cristina Marras<br><strong>Cover artwork</strong>: Gianfranco Bitti</p><p><strong>Special thanks<br>- </strong>Lucia Scazzocchio and the XMTR Audio Arts Festival for the support in the development of this project<br>- Patrick Robbins</p><p><strong>Funded by</strong>: The National Lottery and Arts Council England</p><p><strong>Music:</strong><br>"Radetzky March Op 228" by Budapest Art Orchestra, Artlist Classics, Johann Strauss Sr.<br>"Walk the Walk" by Ziggy<br>"Swing Force" by Ziv Moran, Raanana Big Band   <br>Licensed via Artlist.io (Pro Licence 026074)</p><p>"Sussex by the Sea" performed by The Band of H.M. Royal Air Force. Public domain / traditional.</p><p><strong>Film excerpt</strong>: Audio excerpt from The Battle of Britain (1944), part of the "Why We Fight" series, directed by Frank Capra and Anthony Veiller, produced by the U.S. Office of War Information. Public domain.<br><strong>Source:</strong> Internet Archive</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>St Leonards-on-Sea audio drama, Location-based audio drama, immersive audio walk, spy audio drama</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>6. Royal Victoria Hotel</title>
      <itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>6</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>6. Royal Victoria Hotel</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The secret Victorian love nest, complete with tea room, and ghosts, from the past and from the present. An email from the Company orders The Hunter to go back immediately. She lingers.</p><p>LISTEN WHILE ADMIRING THE TEA ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. ORDER A NICE CUP OF TEA, IF YOU SO WISH.<br><a href="https://canva.link/pd949lq3you9pqj">VIEW THE MAP with all stops and characters</a></p><p><strong>CREDITS</strong><br><strong>Voices</strong>:<br>M. Cristina Marras — The Hunter</p><p><strong>Written</strong> by Gianfranco Bitti<br><strong>Directed, Produced, and Sound Designed</strong> by M. Cristina Marras<br><strong>Cover artwork</strong>: Gianfranco Bitti</p><p><strong>Special thanks </strong>to Lucia Scazzocchio and the XMTR Audio Arts Festival for the support in the development of this project</p><p><strong>Funded by</strong>: The National Lottery and Arts Council England</p><p><strong>Music:</strong><br>"The Subtle Truth" by Ian Post <br>"Scorched Earth" by Maya Belsitzman <br>"The Good Days" by Kashido<br>"String Quintet in E major Op 11 No 5" by Carmel Quartet, Artlist Classics, Luigi Boccherini<br> "The Unknown" by KeMi <br>Licensed via Artlist.io (Pro Licence 026074)</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The secret Victorian love nest, complete with tea room, and ghosts, from the past and from the present. An email from the Company orders The Hunter to go back immediately. She lingers.</p><p>LISTEN WHILE ADMIRING THE TEA ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. ORDER A NICE CUP OF TEA, IF YOU SO WISH.<br><a href="https://canva.link/pd949lq3you9pqj">VIEW THE MAP with all stops and characters</a></p><p><strong>CREDITS</strong><br><strong>Voices</strong>:<br>M. Cristina Marras — The Hunter</p><p><strong>Written</strong> by Gianfranco Bitti<br><strong>Directed, Produced, and Sound Designed</strong> by M. Cristina Marras<br><strong>Cover artwork</strong>: Gianfranco Bitti</p><p><strong>Special thanks </strong>to Lucia Scazzocchio and the XMTR Audio Arts Festival for the support in the development of this project</p><p><strong>Funded by</strong>: The National Lottery and Arts Council England</p><p><strong>Music:</strong><br>"The Subtle Truth" by Ian Post <br>"Scorched Earth" by Maya Belsitzman <br>"The Good Days" by Kashido<br>"String Quintet in E major Op 11 No 5" by Carmel Quartet, Artlist Classics, Luigi Boccherini<br> "The Unknown" by KeMi <br>Licensed via Artlist.io (Pro Licence 026074)</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:48:46 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>M. Cristina Marras &amp; Gianfranco Bitti</author>
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      <itunes:author>M. Cristina Marras &amp; Gianfranco Bitti</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:duration>472</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The secret Victorian love nest, complete with tea room, and ghosts, from the past and from the present. An email from the Company orders The Hunter to go back immediately. She lingers.</p><p>LISTEN WHILE ADMIRING THE TEA ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. ORDER A NICE CUP OF TEA, IF YOU SO WISH.<br><a href="https://canva.link/pd949lq3you9pqj">VIEW THE MAP with all stops and characters</a></p><p><strong>CREDITS</strong><br><strong>Voices</strong>:<br>M. Cristina Marras — The Hunter</p><p><strong>Written</strong> by Gianfranco Bitti<br><strong>Directed, Produced, and Sound Designed</strong> by M. Cristina Marras<br><strong>Cover artwork</strong>: Gianfranco Bitti</p><p><strong>Special thanks </strong>to Lucia Scazzocchio and the XMTR Audio Arts Festival for the support in the development of this project</p><p><strong>Funded by</strong>: The National Lottery and Arts Council England</p><p><strong>Music:</strong><br>"The Subtle Truth" by Ian Post <br>"Scorched Earth" by Maya Belsitzman <br>"The Good Days" by Kashido<br>"String Quintet in E major Op 11 No 5" by Carmel Quartet, Artlist Classics, Luigi Boccherini<br> "The Unknown" by KeMi <br>Licensed via Artlist.io (Pro Licence 026074)</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>St Leonards-on-Sea audio drama, Location-based audio drama, immersive audio walk, spy audio drama</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>7. Horse &amp; Groom</title>
      <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>7</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>7. Horse &amp; Groom</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The oldest pub in St Leonards. Lucia arrives with answers and a clear head, what she doesn't have is illusions. The Hunter has another warm pint and a coded message to unravel. Is it over? Will she act against her better judgement?</p><p>ENTER ST LEONARDS' OLDEST PUB TO LISTEN. <br><a href="https://canva.link/pd949lq3you9pqj">VIEW THE MAP with all stops and characters</a></p><p><br><strong>CREDITS</strong><br><strong>Voices</strong>:<br>M. Cristina Marras — The Hunter</p><p><strong>Written</strong> by Gianfranco Bitti<br><strong>Directed, Produced, and Sound Designed</strong> by M. Cristina Marras<br><strong>Cover artwork</strong>: Gianfranco Bitti</p><p><strong>Special thanks<br></strong>Lucia Scazzocchio and the XMTR Audio Arts Festival for the support in the development of this project<em></em></p><p><strong>Funded by</strong>: The National Lottery and Arts Council England</p><p><strong>Music:</strong><br>"BAG TALK - Instrumental version" by feinsmecker, Mkada <br>"Drinking Games" by Randy Sharp<br> "Backseat" by WEARETHEGOOD, Quinten Coblentz, Skrxlla<br> "Walts for a Sad Child" by Adi Rennert<br> "The Cat and the Panther" by The Original Orchestra, Ian Post <br>Licensed via Artlist.io (Pro Licence 026074)</p><p><strong>Film excerpt:</strong> Audio excerpt from Charade (1963), directed by Stanley Donen, starring Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn. Public domain. <br><strong>Source</strong>: Internet Archive.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The oldest pub in St Leonards. Lucia arrives with answers and a clear head, what she doesn't have is illusions. The Hunter has another warm pint and a coded message to unravel. Is it over? Will she act against her better judgement?</p><p>ENTER ST LEONARDS' OLDEST PUB TO LISTEN. <br><a href="https://canva.link/pd949lq3you9pqj">VIEW THE MAP with all stops and characters</a></p><p><br><strong>CREDITS</strong><br><strong>Voices</strong>:<br>M. Cristina Marras — The Hunter</p><p><strong>Written</strong> by Gianfranco Bitti<br><strong>Directed, Produced, and Sound Designed</strong> by M. Cristina Marras<br><strong>Cover artwork</strong>: Gianfranco Bitti</p><p><strong>Special thanks<br></strong>Lucia Scazzocchio and the XMTR Audio Arts Festival for the support in the development of this project<em></em></p><p><strong>Funded by</strong>: The National Lottery and Arts Council England</p><p><strong>Music:</strong><br>"BAG TALK - Instrumental version" by feinsmecker, Mkada <br>"Drinking Games" by Randy Sharp<br> "Backseat" by WEARETHEGOOD, Quinten Coblentz, Skrxlla<br> "Walts for a Sad Child" by Adi Rennert<br> "The Cat and the Panther" by The Original Orchestra, Ian Post <br>Licensed via Artlist.io (Pro Licence 026074)</p><p><strong>Film excerpt:</strong> Audio excerpt from Charade (1963), directed by Stanley Donen, starring Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn. Public domain. <br><strong>Source</strong>: Internet Archive.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:49:38 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>M. Cristina Marras &amp; Gianfranco Bitti</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The oldest pub in St Leonards. Lucia arrives with answers and a clear head, what she doesn't have is illusions. The Hunter has another warm pint and a coded message to unravel. Is it over? Will she act against her better judgement?</p><p>ENTER ST LEONARDS' OLDEST PUB TO LISTEN. <br><a href="https://canva.link/pd949lq3you9pqj">VIEW THE MAP with all stops and characters</a></p><p><br><strong>CREDITS</strong><br><strong>Voices</strong>:<br>M. Cristina Marras — The Hunter</p><p><strong>Written</strong> by Gianfranco Bitti<br><strong>Directed, Produced, and Sound Designed</strong> by M. Cristina Marras<br><strong>Cover artwork</strong>: Gianfranco Bitti</p><p><strong>Special thanks<br></strong>Lucia Scazzocchio and the XMTR Audio Arts Festival for the support in the development of this project<em></em></p><p><strong>Funded by</strong>: The National Lottery and Arts Council England</p><p><strong>Music:</strong><br>"BAG TALK - Instrumental version" by feinsmecker, Mkada <br>"Drinking Games" by Randy Sharp<br> "Backseat" by WEARETHEGOOD, Quinten Coblentz, Skrxlla<br> "Walts for a Sad Child" by Adi Rennert<br> "The Cat and the Panther" by The Original Orchestra, Ian Post <br>Licensed via Artlist.io (Pro Licence 026074)</p><p><strong>Film excerpt:</strong> Audio excerpt from Charade (1963), directed by Stanley Donen, starring Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn. Public domain. <br><strong>Source</strong>: Internet Archive.</p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>St Leonards-on-Sea audio drama, Location-based audio drama, immersive audio walk, spy audio drama</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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