Since early December, BBC Radio 4 has been airing a radio play called Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Firewall. Inspired by the famous Splinter Cell franchise, it has been exciting to see yet more gaming content from the BBC.
The gripping story is brought to life by veteran radio actors and a few famous names for good measure. If you’ve been on the fence about listening, then read on to learn more about this radio play and the best ways to listen.
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Firewall Radio Play
Starring Fourth Echelon agent Sam Fisher, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Firewall follows the narrative of James Swallow’s novel of the same name. Whilst on a recruiting mission to train the next generation of agents, Fisher is met with some familiar faces. His own daughter, Sarah, and an assassin he believed to be dead. A threat to global security is revealed, and our favourite Splinter Cell agent is thrust back into the action once more.
Taking on the role of Sam Fisher is radio acting veteran Andonis Anthony, of The Archers fame. Sarah is voiced by Daisy Head, a rising star in the radio voice acting world who is already winning awards for her phenomenal performances. The eagle-eared among you may recognise Will Poulter, famous for his wiggly eyebrows and role in Meet the Millers, making his first foray into radio acting.
“I really hope fans of the Splinter Cell game enjoy this – not only does it have all the action, tension and excitement that the game is famous for, but it also has more elements – there is a lot of comedy, the drama is expanded and horizons broadened by the characters and what they get up to.”
Will Poulter
Where to Listen
With a layered soundscape, compelling score, and dialogue that expertly balances action and exposition, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Firewall is shaping up to be an exciting ride. There are eight 30-minute episodes in total, which you can listen to weekly on BBC Radio 4, every Friday at 2:15pm. Alternatively, all the episodes are live on BBC Sounds in the Limelight podcast feed, if you prefer to binge content.
Listen in Style
Explosive drama and gripping storylines need high-quality audio to truly deliver their full impact. We’re got a selection of top-tier gaming headsets and headphones with which to binge-listen to Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Firewall.
Shure SRH1540 Closed-Back Headphones
First up, we have the Shure SRH1540 Closed-Back Headphones. Shure has nearly 100 years’ experience in the audio industry, so they are certainly a name you can trust when it comes to audio fidelity. The SRH1540 Headphones sport 40mm neodymium drivers set within a steel frame to reduce internal resonance. Nothing but crystal-clear audio from these headphones! What’s more, they have been crafted with premium quality materials, such as Alcantara on the earcups and gold-plating on the connectors. Luxurious feel paired with reliable performance. Just what you need to keep up with Sam Fisher’s story.
Shure SRH1540 Closed-Back Headphones (SRH1540-B)
- Premium closed-back headphones
- 40mm neodymium drivers
- Gold-plated connectors for reliable performance
- Alcantara earcups
- Dual-exit cable
EPOS H6PRO Closed Acoustic Gaming Headset
Next for your listening pleasure, we have the EPOS H6PRO Closed Acoustic Gaming Headset has multi-platform connectivity. Whether you’re listening from your phone, tablet, or gaming PC, you’ll still be able to enjoy premium audio. The closed acoustic design reduces external background noise, so you can stay focused on the soundstage those foley artists worked so hard to create. What’s more, this headset features a detachable microphone, so you don’t have to worry about it getting in the way whilst you listen and relax.
EPOS H6PRO Closed Acoustic Gaming Headset (1000933)
- Closed acoustic headphones
- 3.5mm connectivity
- Lightweight, sleek design
- Detachable microphone
- Integrated volume control
Razer Kraken Multi-Platform Gaming Headset
Finally, we have the Razer Kraken Multi-Platform Gaming Headset, which also offers cross-compatibility with a variety of platforms. Huzzah for universal 3.5mm audio jacks. What really caught our eye with this headset, is it matches the moody green lighting from all the Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Firewall advertising. What more could you want? Oh yeah, comfortable headband padding, 50mm drivers with unrivalled sound clarity, and 7.1 surround sound software. It has those too.
Razer Kraken Multi-Platform Gaming Headset – Green (RZ04-02830200-R3M1)
- Green gaming headset
- Multi-platform 3.5mm connectivity
- Retractable unidirectional microphone
- Thick headband padding
- Custom tuned 50mm drivers
Itching to Relive a Classic Splinter Cell?
Of course, this has got us itching to replay some of our favourite games from the Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell back catalogue. Whilst we don’t particularly need to make sure our tech is up-to-date-enough to play these games, it’s always fun to ogle some shiny gaming PCs and laptops.
Refract Jade Gaming PC
I know what you’re thinking, she picked this one because it’s green again. I assure you, it’s because our range of Refract Gaming Pre-Built PCs are all expertly crafted to match your gameplay style and skill. It just so happens to be green, too. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 processor is perfect for playing many popular gaming titles, as well as the Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell collection, whilst the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU will render your gameplay in stunning detail and quality. With 32GB of ultra-fast DDR5 RAM, this gaming PC runs super smooth.
Best of all, our Refract Gaming PCs all come with three years parts and labour warranty, plus are eligible for next day delivery. Plus, it’s green.
Refract Gaming Jade Pre-Built Gaming PC
- Gaming PC designed for 1080p/1440p gaming
- Pre-built and ready for next day delivery
- AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU
- Three years parts and labour warranty
Like the look of Refract, but the Jade just isn’t the right vibe? Well, fear not. Our full Refract range has been expertly crafted to support a variety of gameplay styles, skills, and aesthetics. Tasty.
Medion Erazer Beast X20 Gaming Laptop
If you game on the go, then we recommend the Medion Erazer Beast X20 Gaming Laptop. With its slimline design, beautiful RGB back-lit keyboard, and stunning 16.0” QHD+ display, you can enjoy all the thrills of Splinter Cell, wherever your gaming takes you. Equipped with an Intel Core i9-13900HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, this gaming laptop has all the powerful performance to take on assassins and other lethal forces the franchise throws your way. Plus, with 1TB of SSD storage, you won’t be slowed down by boot or loading times!
Medion Erazer Beast X20 Gaming Laptop (30035515)
- 16.0″ QHD+ display with 240Hz refresh rate
- intel Core i9-13900HX CPU
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU
- 32GB DDR5 RAM
- 1TB M.2 PCIe SSD
Been Tuning In?
Let us know in the comments if you’ve been tuning in for BBC Radio 4’s Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Firewall and what you think of it so far!
PC specs are subject to change.
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Emily Haylock
Author
Emily is a board and cosy gamer, keyboard obsessive, and content copywriter for Overclockers UK. She has been with Overclockers UK for two years, writing about everything from noblechairs to 8Pack PCs. She writes from within her desk nest with a foster pup at her feet. (What, a desk duvet is a totally normal thing!) In her downtime, she likes to play board games, farming sims, and old-school Final Fantasy. IX to be specific. It is the best, and that is a hill she will die on.
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