Queens of Noise: A Full-Cast BBC Radio Drama

Is the world ready for The Velveteens? An all-girl punk band try to make it to the top Get your crimper out, your mohawk ready and your best punk pout on - the Queens of Noise have arrived! Set in 1980s London, this modern music drama charts the rise of a girl punk band. Packed with classic hits as well as the girls very own songs, this is a drama with punk power for any music lover. Writers and music industry veterans Louise Wener (ex-singer of Sleeper) and Roy Boulter (drummer with The Farm) bring their wealth of experience to this story of a young band chasing their dream and getting their big break. In Shout to the Top it’s 1988, we meet the girls fizzing with energy and potential, starting out in London. We discover how they went from ‘young women with a dream’ to the formation of The Velveteens, to first gig; from first demo to (hopefully) first record deal. In series one, Get It On the story follows the three ambitious young women, Sylvie, Beth and Rain, and their unique band, The Velveteens, take on the world. Armed with loud guitars, attitude to burn, and a makeshift manager, the band is on the verge of signing to a major record company. However, they still only have pennies in their pockets. Can they make it in the days before the digital revolution changed the business forever? In the second series, Rip It Up, the music drama continues as the girls conquer America. The three bold band members embark on a roller-coaster ride on the road to who-knows-where, and calling the shots is their new manager, Sam Shephurst. Can he take them to champagne heights or are they on the road to Top of the Flops…? Actor, singer and comedian Shane Richie (EastEnders) stars as the band's temporary manager, Vince. This brilliant drama was commissioned by BBC Radio 2’s Head of Music and is packed with industry insight from the experts. Music production for this listening treat was taken care of by producers Brian Rawling (Bowie, Kylie, Cher, Craig David, One Direction and more) and Marky Bates (Faithless, Dido). Credits Written by Roy Boulter and Louise Wener Directed by Toby Swift Pilot Episode - Shout To The Top Vince - Shane Richie Beth - Fiona Macrae Sylvie - Samantha Robinson Rain - Hannah Arterton Maggie - Liza Sadovy Russ - Ben Crowe David - Adam Nagaitis Journalist - Joe Sims Series 1 - Queens of Noise: Get It On Beth - Anneika Rose Sylvie - Samantha Robinson Rain - Hannah Arterton Maggie - Liza Sadovy Vince - Ben Crowe David - Adam Nagaitis Journalist - Joe Sims Christy - Clare Corbett Alec - Damian Lynch Richard - Matthew Watson Joyce/Stylist - Jane Slavin Lucas/Shop Assistant - Mark Edel-Hunt Sam - Joe Absolom Mike - Michael Bertenshaw Series 2 - Queens of Noise: Rip It Up Beth - Anneika Rose Sylvie - Samantha Robinson Rain - Hannah Arterton Sam - Joe Absolom Joyce - Janes Slavin Journalist/Mavis - Elaine Claxton TJ - Clive Hayward Christy - Clare Corbett US cop - Damian Lynch Mono - Harry Myers Richard/Digby - Matthew Watson ©2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd