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Sebastian Baczkiewicz’s Lonely No More is coming to Big Finish in 2026.

When the phrase “Lonely No More” appears across the globe, this is just the first sign of a momentous shift in civilisation, as an alien element lying dormant in human DNA is activated, evolving billions of people into new lifeforms.

Those left behind – known as the Lonely – include Nikesh (Gavi Singh Chera, recently seen in Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power) and his fiancée Nina (Olivia Vinall – Roadkill, The Woman in White). While Nina, a doctor, joins a research team investigating the outbreak, Nikesh sees an opportunity to cash in.

It’s just a message, right?

Daubed on walls, trending on socials, appearing in every language in every country all over the world and always reading the same. Nobody knows where it originated, only that it can’t be ignored. And then – in the blink of an eye – everything changes. Activated alien DNA, long buried within each and every one of us, transforms the majority of the human race. Cities are abandoned. Civilisation discarded. Suddenly, we’re not humans anymore, we’re… Lonely No More.

Or most of us are…

For those still unactivated and “lonely”, it’s now about learning to survive in the ruins of an unwanted and terrifying world.

See, the apocalypse isn’t coming, it’s already here.

Lonely No More also features the voices of Joe Thomas (The Inbetweeners), Patrick Kennedy (The Queen’s Gambit) and Joe Sims (Broadchurch).

The ensemble includes Matthew Gravelle (Broadchurch, Steeltown Murders, Keeping Faith, Hinterland), Gareth Pierce (Todd Grimshaw in Coronation Street), Aimee-Ffion Edwards (Peaky Blinders, Skins), Gwyneth Keyworth (Alex Rider) and Iestyn Jones (Keeping Faith, Pobol y Cwm).

Lonely No More is written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz, who was the BBC’s first writer in residence, known for the long-running Radio 4 drama Home Front and cult fantasy series Pilgrim. It is directed by Jessica Dromgoole, one of Britain’s leading audio drama directors, and was recorded at the Dylan Thomas Radio Studio in BBC Cymru Wales.

Francis Hellyer, CEO of Audiama, said: “Lonely No More is a bold new production and a thrilling debut for Audiama. With Sebastian Baczkiewicz’s gripping sci-fi script, Jessica Dromgoole’s expert direction and Jon Nicholls’ immersive sound design, we’ve created an audio drama that pushes the boundaries of storytelling. I’m delighted we’re publishing it with our friends at Big Finish, the perfect home to bring Lonely No More to audiences around the world.”

Jason Haigh-Ellery, chairman of Big Finish Productions, added: “I am very excited about working with our friends at Audiama to release this groundbreaking new production – an exciting addition to our catalogue of sci-fi titles telling new stories that make audiences think about the world we live in today and how our lives could change…”

Click here to read our exclusive interview with Sebastian Baczkiewicz.

Lonely No More is an eight-part science fiction audio drama, due to be released in January 2026 by Big Finish Productions and Audiama. It is now available to pre-order as a digital download to own for just £10.99, from http://www.bigfinish.com.