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Project Bläckfisk

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.

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  • 7 episodes
  • Updated Nov 14, 2025
  • Explicit

Episodes7

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  • Nov 14, 2025 · 45 min

    Episode 6 - The Devil’s face is an Octopus (Season Finale)

    In the season finale, our investigation gets turned upside down. Shocking revelations fracture already strained relationships, and one phone call changes everything. 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; 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

  • Oct 31, 2025 · 36 min

    Episode 5 - Sender Unknown

    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. 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: 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

  • Oct 17, 2025 · 42 min

    Episode 4 - The Silenced Journalist

    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. Follow along at: Website: www.projectblackfisk.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/blackfiskpod TikTok: www.tiktok.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: 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

  • Oct 3, 2025 · 36 min

    Episode 3 - The Secure Patient Loophole

    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

  • Sep 19, 2025 · 32 min

    Episode 2 - The Manchester Phone Crisis

    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 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: 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

  • Sep 5, 2025 · 17 min

    Episode 1 - Date sealed from 1975

    ‘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. - 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

  • Aug 29, 2025 · 1 min

    Project Bläckfisk Trailer

    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