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Definitely Human 25 Episodes Oct 20, 2025

Down is a 24-part science-fiction audio drama from Definitely Human about an expedition into a newly discovered Antarctic trench, dubbed The Bottomless Pit. The story follows the crew of the research submarine Virgil, who face immense pressures both from the deep sea and from their own fragile psyches. The series combines elements of thriller and psychological drama as the crew descends into the unknown. Definitely Human produces the show, and more information is available on their website.

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Definitely Human's New Show: The Divide! Oct 20, 2025 0:58 Definitely Human launches its latest audio drama: THE DIVIDE!A spy thriller in twelve episodes created by Matthew Woodcock (The Monster Hunters, Down), The Divide will release its first two episodes this Friday 24 October! And the rest of the show will release weekly for the rest of the year!Starring Mark Desebrock (MarsCorp, Shakespeare's Globe theatre), EJ Martin (Down, pluck productions), Simon

Part 24: Beyond May 18, 2021 26:34 The crew of the DSV Virgil have survived horrors and catastrophes, and now it seems too much to hope for survival, let alone salvation. But Marion, Sam and Marcus will not accept defeat. In the past, present or future, in this world or the next, there must be some sliver of a chance. Maybe that will be enough.DOWN is a Definitely Human production. Visit http://definitelyhuman.co.uk to see full cre

Part 23: Epiphany May 11, 2021 17:10 Marion confronts Marcus, but even in his manic, fractured state he is more of a danger than she realises. Sam has relinquished control and put all his faith in the Virgil, but a splinter of doubt still troubles his mind. Meanwhile the Entity finally reveals its intent. DOWN is a Definitely Human production. Visit http://definitelyhuman.co.uk to see full credits and check out our other shows.

Part 22: Gone May 4, 2021 11:12 With Marcus still roaming the Virgil, Marion and Sam must watch each other’s backs to stay alive. But Sam’s instinct to play it safe runs afoul of Marion’s proactivity, as she decides that the only way to survive is to meet their problem head on.DOWN is a Definitely Human production. Visit http://definitelyhuman.co.uk to see full credits and check out our other shows. You can follow us on Twitter

Part 21: Union Apr 27, 2021 11:30 The Virgil comes under assault by the Entity, and her crew must work in harmony if they are to have any hope of escape. But even if Marion and Sam are able to navigate the submarine out of immediate danger, there are still deeper, crueler horrors waiting to reveal themselves.  DOWN is a Definitely Human production. Visit http://definitelyhuman.co.uk to see full credits and check out our

Part 20: Entropy Apr 20, 2021 16:45 A new and more desperate plan presents itself to the crew. Marion, Charlie and Sam must choose which of them will face the creatures teeming inside the Virgil. And as the Entity in the water partly reveals itself, Marcus makes an irrevocable decision. DOWN is a Definitely Human production. Visit http://definitelyhuman.co.uk to see full credits and check out our other shows. You can follow us

Part 19: Synthesis May 19, 2020 16:26 Marcus has found a sort of peace within the trench: the tranquility of purpose. As he labours to thoroughly stymie any attempts to take the Virgil back to the surface, he allows himself the luxury of remembering where it all began.DOWN is a Definitely Human production. Visit http://definitelyhuman.co.uk to see full credits and check out our other shows. You can follow us on Twitter @HumanDefinitel

Part 18: Reconnaissance May 12, 2020 14:29 Desperate measures are required to contact the surface, and Sam has a plan that just might work. But his technical skills will need to be backed up by Charlie’s operational understanding and Marion’s intelligence, and there is the small matter of the predatory creatures standing in their way.DOWN is a Definitely Human production. Visit http://definitelyhuman.co.uk to see full credits and check out

Part 17: Invasion May 6, 2020 17:04 A mechanical failure spells disaster for the crew, as chillingly foretold by the retrieved data recorder. Sam battles with the failing submarine, Marion discovers a little of Charlie’s outlook on life and Marcus attempts to make contact with Mission Control. But before things can settle down, the Virgil expedition will face a new, more aggressive threat.DOWN is a Definitely Human production. Visit

Part 16: Ghosts Apr 28, 2020 17:05 The creature has pushed Stephen to breaking point, and in the storm of confusion and paranoia, nothing is as it seems. Charlie attempts to restore some sense of normalcy and honour their late colleague, but a new discovery presents the crew with the most shocking and ominous riddle yet.DOWN is a Definitely Human production. Visit http://definitelyhuman.co.uk to see full credits and check out our o

Part 15: Entity Apr 21, 2020 13:05 The creature has pushed Sam to breaking point, and in the storm of confusion and paranoia, nothing is as it seems. Charlie attempts to restore some sense of normalcy and honour their late colleague, but a new discovery presents the crew with the most shocking and ominous riddle yet.DOWN is a Definitely Human production. Visit http://definitelyhuman.co.uk to see full credits and check out our other

Part 14: Hypothesis Apr 14, 2020 13:02 The crew are faced with an antagonist whose powers and purpose defy explanation. Confident in the power of data, Marion is determined to understand their predicament through science, while Marcus suspects social subterfuge from their stowaway. But Sam’s conversation with it leads him to a more metaphysical conclusion.DOWN is a Definitely Human production. Visit http://definitelyhuman.co.uk to see

Part 13: Anomaly Apr 7, 2020 11:17 Marion is haunted by echoes of the past, and the crew are wary of their new arrival. While Marcus launches into an investigation, Sam and Charlie attend to their communications problem. And whatever answers the crew all find only seem to precipitate new, more distressing questions.DOWN is a Definitely Human production. Visit http://definitelyhuman.co.uk to see full credits and check out our other

Part 12: Mission Mar 18, 2020 15:15 Deeper into the ocean than anyone has ever been, the crew's feelings of fear and resentment return. The apparent end to the trench, and the crew's terrifying ordeal, has given way. And as they struggle to understand the full consequences of their predicament, they are confronted with the impossible.DOWN is a Definitely Human production. Visit http://definitelyhuman.co.uk to see full credits and ch

Part 11: Lull Mar 11, 2020 11:59 Despite its grand ambitions, the Virgil expedition has been marred by catastrophic setbacks and tragedy. But after a breathtaking discovery and a good night’s rest, the crew’s feelings of fear and resentment quickly fade. With the bottom of The Bottomless Pit a mere ten minutes away, Marion, Charlie, Marcus and Sam find time to focus on work and recreation.DOWN is a Definitely Human production. Vi

Part 10: Progress Mar 4, 2020 15:12 Suspended in the black void of The Bottomless Pit, the crew of the Virgil submarine once again contemplate resuming descent. Marcus argues that the mission is the priority, but Marion and Sam are strung out and afraid of venturing into further unknowns. However, the matter is about to be taken out of their hands, as Sam’s piloting skills are put to the test.DOWN is a Definitely Human production. V

Part 9: Leader Feb 26, 2020 15:59 With the Captain unconscious, and morale at an all time low, Marcus attempts to unite the crew under new leadership. Sam relies on gallows humour to lighten the mood, while Marion attempts to focus on work. Nevertheless, a feeling of existential dread has overwhelmed the Virgil expedition. DOWN is a Definitely Human production. Visit http://definitelyhuman.co.uk to see full credits and check

Part 8: Control Feb 19, 2020 10:47 Without contact from Mission Control, and no way to manually ascend to the surface themselves, the crew of the Virgil submarine are essentially trapped in The Bottomless Pit. Still numb with shock, Marion tries her best to remain calm, but Charlie believes there’s a conspiracy to uncover. DOWN is a Definitely Human production. Visit http://definitelyhuman.co.uk to see full credits and check o

Part 7: Autonomy Feb 12, 2020 11:22 The worst has happened, and now a decision must be made. As the Virgil submarine hovers in the darkness, her crew debate their next move. Lacking confirmation from Mission Control, Marion and Marcus clash over whether they should return to the surface or continue with the mission. DOWN is a Definitely Human production. Visit http://definitelyhuman.co.uk to see full credits and check out our o

Part 6: Scream Feb 5, 2020 13:07 The crew of the Advantage expedition have successfully captured a new species of deep sea animal, a lifeform unlike anything they have seen before. But there is no time to celebrate. Marion, Marcus and Stephen must rush to determine whether or not the Virgil’s newest addition is somehow still alive, as its thrashes and wails intensify.  DOWN is a Definitely Human production. Visit http:/

Part 5: Specimen Jan 29, 2020 12:57 There is something in the abyss. Dr Stephen Frame has encountered a lifeform so astounding that he struggles to accurately describe it to his colleagues. Marion and Marcus are thrilled, Charlie and Sam less so, as pursuing the animal will require the crew to go against protocol and descend deeper into The Bottomless Pit. DOWN is a Definitely Human production. Visit http://definitelyhuman.co.u

Part 4: Calm Jan 22, 2020 15:02 After an exciting first day, Marion, Marcus, Sam and Stephen look forward to exploring the so-called Bottomless Pit and collecting samples with the Virgil’s super manipulators. Marion is especially excited to fill the bio boxes in her lab with marine life, but Captain Charlie Dresden seems fixated on dampening the crew’s enthusiasm. DOWN is a Definitely Human production. Visit http://definite

Part 3: Descent Jan 15, 2020 11:55 The Advantage expedition has only just begun, but it is already facing its first challenge. The Virgil is falling into The Bottomless Pit at an uncontrollable speed. Neither Beckett Station nor the adaptive AI can arrest the submarine’s descent. It is up to Marion and the crew to pull together and solve the crisis quickly, before it escalates. DOWN is a Definitely Human production. Visit http

Part 2: Launch Jan 8, 2020 12:31 The company-backed submarine Virgil has begun its journey to the descent point, where the unexplored Antarctic trench, dubbed The Bottomless Pit, awaits. Old friends Dr Marion Straker and Dr Stephen Frame prepare to spend two days aboard the vessel, along with the arrogant Captain Charlie Dresden, the laid-back engineer Sam Jansen, and the eager-to-please company man Marcus Wilde.DOWN is a Definit

Part 1: Stasis Jan 1, 2020 14:01 At Beckett Station in Antarctica, Global energy company Advantage prepares for an expedition unlike any other. A crew of five will spend two days aboard the state-of-the-art submarine Virgil, as it slowly descends to the bottom of a newly discovered deep sea fissure. The voyage hasn’t even begun and already marine biologist Dr Marion Straker finds herself at odds with the clashing egos and fawning

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