RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_1256f09d-430b-4161-9780-29813789a31d -- Rendered At Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:34:33 +0000 Project Bläckfisk https://redcircle.com/shows/project-blackfisk en All rights reserved. Amber Sykes A conspiracy thriller unravelling the lie hidden underneath the streets of Manchester. It all began with a date-sealed box that was delivered to my late grandfather. What I have found, I believe, may be one of the biggest coverups in British history. The further I follow this trail, the deeper the secrets seem to go. From an underground bunker, right here in Manchester City Centre, to secret medical trials and witnesses pressured into silence. Whoever they are, they don't want anyone to hear this story. But the city speaks - if you know where to listen. 1256f09d-430b-4161-9780-29813789a31d A conspiracy thriller unravelling the lie hidden underneath the streets of Manchester.

It all began with a date-sealed box that was delivered to my late grandfather. What I have found, I believe, may be one of the biggest coverups in British history. The further I follow this trail, the deeper the secrets seem to go. From an underground bunker, right here in Manchester City Centre, to secret medical trials and witnesses pressured into silence. Whoever they are, they don't want anyone to hear this story.

But the city speaks - if you know where to listen.

]]> episodic no Amber Sykes projectblackfisk@gmail.com yes full Episode 6 - The Devil’s face is an Octopus (Season Finale) Episode 6 - The Devil’s face is an Octopus (Season Finale) 6 1 Amber Sykes Our investigation gets turned upside down. Shocking revelations fracture already strained relationships, and one phone call changes everything. In the season finale, our investigation gets turned upside down. Shocking revelations fracture already strained relationships, and one phone call changes everything.


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Project Bläckfisk is an immersive conspiracy thriller, if you loved shows like Limetown and The Bright Sessions, this is for you. The hidden lie of Manchester is waiting for you.


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Starring:

Amy James Kelly as Amber Sykes

Reece Douglas as David Cayenne


Guest Starring;

Meriel Scholfield as Judith Chambers

Jane Hazelgrove as Mary

Neil Hurst as Clive  

James Oates as Young Harry 

Charlie De Melo as Robert Doyle 

Rob Lloyd as Doctor Price 

Chloe Lancaster as Nurse Sarah 

Todd Boyce as Mr. Baneman

Lynda Arron as Nan


Sound Design and Mixing by Daniel Myers

Additional Sound Mixing by Oliver Neate

Music by Rosie Brighton

Casting by Lisa Richardson

Art & Design by Lizzie Downes, Lois Cordelia and Louise Spragg


With thanks to Gina Anderton and Aarif Laljee


Project Bläckfisk is a Cipher Atlas Production

Created by Dominic Stephenson and Rebecca Crossland

© 2025 Cipher Atlas Productions

]]> <p>In the season finale, our investigation gets turned upside down. Shocking revelations fracture already strained relationships, and one phone call changes everything.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow along at:</p><p>Website: www.projectblackfisk.com</p><p>Instagram: www.instagram.com/blackfiskpod</p><p>TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@blackfiskpod</p><p>X: www.x.com/blackfiskpod</p><p><br></p><p>Project Bläckfisk is an immersive conspiracy thriller, if you loved shows like Limetown and The Bright Sessions, this is for you. The hidden lie of Manchester is waiting for you.</p><p><br></p><p>_</p><p><br></p><p>Starring:</p><p>Amy James Kelly as Amber Sykes</p><p>Reece Douglas as David Cayenne</p><p><br></p><p>Guest Starring;</p><p>Meriel Scholfield as Judith Chambers</p><p>Jane Hazelgrove as Mary</p><p>Neil Hurst as Clive  </p><p>James Oates as Young Harry </p><p>Charlie De Melo as Robert Doyle </p><p>Rob Lloyd as Doctor Price </p><p>Chloe Lancaster as Nurse Sarah </p><p>Todd Boyce as Mr. Baneman</p><p>Lynda Arron as Nan</p><p><br></p><p>Sound Design and Mixing by Daniel Myers</p><p>Additional Sound Mixing by Oliver Neate</p><p>Music by Rosie Brighton</p><p>Casting by Lisa Richardson</p><p>Art &amp; Design by Lizzie Downes, Lois Cordelia and Louise Spragg</p><p><br></p><p>With thanks to Gina Anderton and Aarif Laljee</p><p><br></p><p>Project Bläckfisk is a Cipher Atlas Production</p><p>Created by Dominic Stephenson and Rebecca Crossland</p><p>© 2025 Cipher Atlas Productions</p> 9c4cba9b-2336-4455-91b9-9b22d20e34b4 https://www.projectblackfisk.com Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:00:14 +0000 2733 yes full Episode 5 - Sender Unknown Episode 5 - Sender Unknown 5 1 Amber Sykes One thing we haven’t really asked ourselves: who sent the Bläckfisk box in the first place? We visit the source to find answers, but our attempt to gain entry into the Guardian Bunker ends with a brush with the law. One thing we haven’t really asked ourselves: who sent the Bläckfisk box in the first place?

We visit the source to find answers, but our attempt to gain entry into the Guardian Bunker ends with a brush with the law.


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Project Bläckfisk is an immersive conspiracy thriller, if you loved shows like Limetown and The Bright Sessions, this is for you. The hidden lie of Manchester is waiting for you.


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Starring:

Amy James Kelly as Amber Sykes

Reece Douglas as David Cayenne


Guest Starring: 

Rowe David Mcclelland as Peter 

Merial Scholfield as Judith Chambers

Jane Hazelgrove as Mary

Roger Conneff as Security Guard

Rob Lloyd as Police Officer/Suit 

Poppy Crossland as Receptionist



Sound Design and Mixing by Daniel Myers

Additional Sound Mixing by Oliver Neate

Music by Rosie Brighton

Casting by Lisa Richardson

Art & Design by Lizzie Downes, Lois Cordelia and Louise Spragg


With thanks to Gina Anderton and Aarif Laljee


Project Bläckfisk is a Cipher Atlas Production

Created by Dominic Stephenson and Rebecca Crossland

© 2025 Cipher Atlas Productions

]]> <p>One thing we haven’t really asked ourselves: who sent the Bläckfisk box in the first place?</p><p>We visit the source to find answers, but our attempt to gain entry into the Guardian Bunker ends with a brush with the law.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow along at:</p><p>Website: www.projectblackfisk.com</p><p>Instagram: www.instagram.com/blackfiskpod</p><p>TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@blackfiskpod</p><p>X: www.x.com/blackfiskpod</p><p><br></p><p>Project Bläckfisk is an immersive conspiracy thriller, if you loved shows like Limetown and The Bright Sessions, this is for you. The hidden lie of Manchester is waiting for you.</p><p><br></p><p>_</p><p><br></p><p>Starring:</p><p>Amy James Kelly as Amber Sykes</p><p>Reece Douglas as David Cayenne</p><p><br></p><p>Guest Starring: </p><p>Rowe David Mcclelland as Peter </p><p>Merial Scholfield as Judith Chambers</p><p>Jane Hazelgrove as Mary</p><p>Roger Conneff as Security Guard</p><p>Rob Lloyd as Police Officer/Suit </p><p>Poppy Crossland as Receptionist</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Sound Design and Mixing by Daniel Myers</p><p>Additional Sound Mixing by Oliver Neate</p><p>Music by Rosie Brighton</p><p>Casting by Lisa Richardson</p><p>Art &amp; Design by Lizzie Downes, Lois Cordelia and Louise Spragg</p><p><br></p><p>With thanks to Gina Anderton and Aarif Laljee</p><p><br></p><p>Project Bläckfisk is a Cipher Atlas Production</p><p>Created by Dominic Stephenson and Rebecca Crossland</p><p>© 2025 Cipher Atlas Productions</p> ff7ec212-fcbc-4bd8-8130-6c5a2f480bf7 https://www.projectblackfisk.com Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:00:44 +0000 2171 yes full Episode 4 - The Silenced Journalist Episode 4 - The Silenced Journalist 4 1 Amber Sykes An audio tape threatens to cause a rift between David and me as our investigation gets personal, and a discovery about the 2015 construction of the Manchester tram-line network takes a sinister turn. An audio tape threatens to cause a rift between David and me as our investigation gets personal, and a discovery about the 2015 construction of the Manchester tram-line network takes a sinister turn.


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Project Bläckfisk is an immersive conspiracy thriller, if you loved shows like Limetown and The Bright Sessions, this is for you. The hidden lie of Manchester is waiting for you.


_


Starring:

Amy James Kelly as Amber Sykes

Reece Douglas as David Cayenne


Guest Starring:

Sair Khan as Zara Chowdhury

James Oates as Young Harry Sykes

Peter Stone as Charles Easton

Chloe Lancaster as Nurse Sarah 

Roger Conneff as Old Harry Sykes

Mia Patel as Young Amber



Sound Design and Mixing by Daniel Myers

Additional Sound Mixing by Oliver Neate

Music by Rosie Brighton

Casting by Lisa Richardson

Art & Design by Lizzie Downes, Lois Cordelia and Louise Spragg


With thanks to Gina Anderton and Aarif Laljee


Project Bläckfisk is a Cipher Atlas Production

Created by Dominic Stephenson and Rebecca Crossland

© 2025 Cipher Atlas Productions

]]> <p>An audio tape threatens to cause a rift between David and me as our investigation gets personal, and a discovery about the 2015 construction of the Manchester tram-line network takes a sinister turn.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow along at:</p><p>Website: www.projectblackfisk.com</p><p>Instagram: www.instagram.com/blackfiskpod</p><p>TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@blackfiskpod</p><p>Project Bläckfisk is an immersive conspiracy thriller, if you loved shows like Limetown and The Bright Sessions, this is for you. The hidden lie of Manchester is waiting for you.</p><p><br></p><p>_</p><p><br></p><p>Starring:</p><p>Amy James Kelly as Amber Sykes</p><p>Reece Douglas as David Cayenne</p><p><br></p><p>Guest Starring:</p><p>Sair Khan as Zara Chowdhury</p><p>James Oates as Young Harry Sykes</p><p>Peter Stone as Charles Easton</p><p>Chloe Lancaster as Nurse Sarah </p><p>Roger Conneff as Old Harry Sykes</p><p>Mia Patel as Young Amber</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Sound Design and Mixing by Daniel Myers</p><p>Additional Sound Mixing by Oliver Neate</p><p>Music by Rosie Brighton</p><p>Casting by Lisa Richardson</p><p>Art &amp; Design by Lizzie Downes, Lois Cordelia and Louise Spragg</p><p><br></p><p>With thanks to Gina Anderton and Aarif Laljee</p><p><br></p><p>Project Bläckfisk is a Cipher Atlas Production</p><p>Created by Dominic Stephenson and Rebecca Crossland</p><p>© 2025 Cipher Atlas Productions</p> 6dfe3808-4a3d-4bc6-8496-05119c5b14f6 https://www.projectblackfisk.com Fri, 17 Oct 2025 06:00:57 +0000 2566 yes full Episode 3 - The Secure Patient Loophole Episode 3 - The Secure Patient Loophole 3 1 Amber Sykes In 2007 a burglar was caught inside the high-security Guardian Bunker while attempting to steal valuable equipment. Instead of finishing his sentence he was admitted into a Psychiatric Hospital and remains there still to this day. In a slightly ballsy move, I go undercover to talk to our most important lead yet, but what does he know and can he even be trusted? In 2007 a burglar was caught inside the high-security Guardian Bunker while attempting to steal valuable equipment. Instead of finishing his sentence he was admitted into a Psychiatric Hospital and remains there still to this day. In a slightly ballsy move, I go undercover to talk to our most important lead yet, but what does he know and can he even be trusted?


Follow along at:

Website: www.projectblackfisk.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/blackfiskpod

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@blackfiskpod

X: www.x.com/blackfiskpod

Project Bläckfisk is an immersive conspiracy thriller, if you loved shows like Limetown and The Bright Sessions, this is for you. The hidden lie of Manchester is waiting for you.


_


Starring:

Amy James Kelly as Amber Sykes

Reece Douglas as David Cayenne


Guest Starring:

Peter Ash as Damien Ritchie

Caroline Chesworth as Karen 

Chloe Lancaster as Jackie Ritchie

Roger Conneff as Hospital Worker

Tilly Sutcliffe as Georgia and Receptionist

Rob Lloyd as Prisoner 



Sound Design and Mixing by Daniel Myers

Additional Sound Mixing by Oliver Neate

Music by Rosie Brighton

Casting by Lisa Richardson

Art & Design by Lizzie Downes, Lois Cordelia and Louise Spragg


With thanks to Gina Anderton and Aarif Laljee


Project Bläckfisk is a Cipher Atlas Production

Created by Dominic Stephenson and Rebecca Crossland

© 2025 Cipher Atlas Productions

]]> <p>In 2007 a burglar was caught inside the high-security Guardian Bunker while attempting to steal valuable equipment. Instead of finishing his sentence he was admitted into a Psychiatric Hospital and remains there still to this day. In a slightly ballsy move, I go undercover to talk to our most important lead yet, but what does he know and can he even be trusted?</p><p><br></p><p>Follow along at:</p><p>Website: www.projectblackfisk.com</p><p>Instagram: www.instagram.com/blackfiskpod</p><p>TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@blackfiskpod</p><p>X: www.x.com/blackfiskpod</p><p>Project Bläckfisk is an immersive conspiracy thriller, if you loved shows like Limetown and The Bright Sessions, this is for you. The hidden lie of Manchester is waiting for you.</p><p><br></p><p>_</p><p><br></p><p>Starring:</p><p>Amy James Kelly as Amber Sykes</p><p>Reece Douglas as David Cayenne</p><p><br></p><p>Guest Starring:</p><p>Peter Ash as Damien Ritchie</p><p>Caroline Chesworth as Karen </p><p>Chloe Lancaster as Jackie Ritchie</p><p>Roger Conneff as Hospital Worker</p><p>Tilly Sutcliffe as Georgia and Receptionist</p><p>Rob Lloyd as Prisoner </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Sound Design and Mixing by Daniel Myers</p><p>Additional Sound Mixing by Oliver Neate</p><p>Music by Rosie Brighton</p><p>Casting by Lisa Richardson</p><p>Art &amp; Design by Lizzie Downes, Lois Cordelia and Louise Spragg</p><p><br></p><p>With thanks to Gina Anderton and Aarif Laljee</p><p><br></p><p>Project Bläckfisk is a Cipher Atlas Production</p><p>Created by Dominic Stephenson and Rebecca Crossland</p><p>© 2025 Cipher Atlas Productions</p> b4b37600-01b1-4a08-a149-9a4a028a6403 https://www.projectblackfisk.com Fri, 03 Oct 2025 06:00:10 +0000 2208 yes full Episode 2 - The Manchester Phone Crisis Episode 2 - The Manchester Phone Crisis 2 1 Amber Sykes In 2004 there was a fire in Central Manchester, but not just any fire, this one took place inside a top-secret underground bunker and caused a city-wide blackout. But why was the Lead Fire Manger silenced immediately afterwards? And what did this have to do with my Grandad and Project Bläckfisk? In 2004 there was a fire in Central Manchester, but not just any fire, this one took place inside a top-secret underground bunker and caused a city-wide blackout. But why was the Lead Fire Manger silenced immediately afterwards? And how did this link to my Grandad and Project Bläckfisk?


Follow along at:

Website: www.projectblackfisk.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/blackfiskpod/

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@blackfiskpod

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Project Bläckfisk is an immersive conspiracy thriller, if you loved shows like Limetown and The Bright Sessions, this is for you. The hidden lie of Manchester is waiting for you.


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Starring:

Amy James Kelly as Amber Sykes

Reece Douglas as David Cayenne


Guest Starring:

Steve Hillman as Jack Weaving

Tilly Sutcliffe as Waitress


Sound Design and Mixing by Daniel Myers

Additional Sound Mixing by Oliver Neate

Music by Rosie Brighton

Casting by Lisa Richardson

Art & Design by Lizzie Downes, Lois Cordelia and Louise Spragg


With thanks to Gina Anderton and Aarif Laljee


Project Bläckfisk is a Cipher Atlas Production

Created by Dominic Stephenson and Rebecca Crossland

© 2025 Cipher Atlas Productions

]]> <p>In 2004 there was a fire in Central Manchester, but not just any fire, this one took place inside a top-secret underground bunker and caused a city-wide blackout. But why was the Lead Fire Manger silenced immediately afterwards? And how did this link to my Grandad and Project Bläckfisk?</p><p><br></p><p>Follow along at:</p><p>Website: www.projectblackfisk.com</p><p>Instagram: www.instagram.com/blackfiskpod/</p><p>TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@blackfiskpod</p><p>X: www.x.com/blackfiskpod</p><p><br></p><p>Project Bläckfisk is an immersive conspiracy thriller, if you loved shows like Limetown and The Bright Sessions, this is for you. The hidden lie of Manchester is waiting for you.</p><p><br></p><p>-</p><p><br></p><p>Starring:</p><p>Amy James Kelly as Amber Sykes</p><p>Reece Douglas as David Cayenne</p><p><br></p><p>Guest Starring:</p><p>Steve Hillman as Jack Weaving</p><p>Tilly Sutcliffe as Waitress</p><p><br></p><p>Sound Design and Mixing by Daniel Myers</p><p>Additional Sound Mixing by Oliver Neate</p><p>Music by Rosie Brighton</p><p>Casting by Lisa Richardson</p><p>Art &amp; Design by Lizzie Downes, Lois Cordelia and Louise Spragg</p><p><br></p><p>With thanks to Gina Anderton and Aarif Laljee</p><p><br></p><p>Project Bläckfisk is a Cipher Atlas Production</p><p>Created by Dominic Stephenson and Rebecca Crossland</p><p>© 2025 Cipher Atlas Productions</p> 36a4ff3d-e38d-45ad-9d3b-cfdefd1f2bdb https://www.projectblackfisk.com Fri, 19 Sep 2025 06:00:17 +0000 1943 yes full Episode 1 - Date sealed from 1975 Episode 1 - Date sealed from 1975 1 1 Amber Sykes ‘Do not open until 2025’ and a strange logo that said ‘Project Bläckfisk’. The only clues left on a mysterious box delivered to my grandad. My grandad, who died 10 years ago. I had to open it. Little did I know I would be opening Pandora’s Box. ‘Do not open until 2025’ and a strange logo that said ‘Project Bläckfisk’. The only clues left on a mysterious box delivered to my grandad. My grandad, who died 11 years ago. I had to open it. Little did I know I would be opening Pandora’s Box.

Help me uncover the mystery:

Website: www.projectblackfisk.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/blackfiskpod/

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@blackfiskpod

X: www.x.com/blackfiskpod


Project Bläckfisk is a conspiracy thriller audio drama podcast. If you loved shows like Limetown, The Magnus Archives or The Bright Sessions, this is for you. The hidden lie of Manchester is waiting for you.


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Starring:

Amy James Kelly as Amber Sykes

Reece Douglas as David Cayenne


Guest Starring:

Lynda Arron as Nan

Rob Lloyd as The Suit


Sound Design and Mixing by Daniel Myers

Additional Sound Mixing by Oliver Neate

Music by Rosie Brighton

Casting by Lisa Richardson

Art & Design by Lizzie Downes, Lois Cordelia and Louise Spragg


With thanks to Gina Anderton and Aarif Laljee


Project Bläckfisk is a Cipher Atlas Production

Created by Dominic Stephenson and Rebecca Crossland

© 2025 Cipher Atlas Productions

]]> <p>‘Do not open until 2025’ and a strange logo that said ‘Project Bläckfisk’. The only clues left on a mysterious box delivered to my grandad. My grandad, who died 11 years ago. I had to open it. Little did I know I would be opening Pandora’s Box.</p><p>Help me uncover the mystery:</p><p>Website: www.projectblackfisk.com</p><p>Instagram: www.instagram.com/blackfiskpod/</p><p>TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@blackfiskpod</p><p>X: www.x.com/blackfiskpod</p><p><br></p><p>Project Bläckfisk is a conspiracy thriller audio drama podcast. If you loved shows like Limetown, The Magnus Archives or The Bright Sessions, this is for you. The hidden lie of Manchester is waiting for you.</p><p><br></p><p>-</p><p><br></p><p>Starring:</p><p>Amy James Kelly as Amber Sykes</p><p>Reece Douglas as David Cayenne</p><p><br></p><p>Guest Starring:</p><p>Lynda Arron as Nan</p><p>Rob Lloyd as The Suit</p><p><br></p><p>Sound Design and Mixing by Daniel Myers</p><p>Additional Sound Mixing by Oliver Neate</p><p>Music by Rosie Brighton</p><p>Casting by Lisa Richardson</p><p>Art &amp; Design by Lizzie Downes, Lois Cordelia and Louise Spragg</p><p><br></p><p>With thanks to Gina Anderton and Aarif Laljee</p><p><br></p><p>Project Bläckfisk is a Cipher Atlas Production</p><p>Created by Dominic Stephenson and Rebecca Crossland</p><p>© 2025 Cipher Atlas Productions</p> 50a9f3ae-8134-4e4e-b509-9930005f37b1 https://www.projectblackfisk.com Fri, 05 Sep 2025 06:00:41 +0000 1065 yes trailer Project Bläckfisk Trailer Project Bläckfisk Trailer Amber Sykes Project Bläckfisk is an immersive conspiracy thriller, if you loved shows like Limetown and The Bright Sessions, this is for you. The hidden lie of Manchester is waiting for you.

Follow along at:

Website: www.projectblackfisk.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/blackfiskpod

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@blackfiskpod

X: www.x.com/blackfiskpod

]]> <p>Project Bläckfisk is an immersive conspiracy thriller, if you loved shows like Limetown and The Bright Sessions, this is for you. The hidden lie of Manchester is waiting for you.</p><p>Follow along at:</p><p>Website: www.projectblackfisk.com</p><p>Instagram: www.instagram.com/blackfiskpod</p><p>TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@blackfiskpod</p><p>X: www.x.com/blackfiskpod</p> e8f72fb7-294f-457f-ba4e-08cf11c477e5 https://www.projectblackfisk.com Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:00:47 +0000 111 no