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Starz Premieres “The Listeners” June 12, Hall Stars

6/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Starz will broadcast The Listeners on Friday, June 12, starring Rebecca Hall as Claire.
Hall’s nuanced performance anchors the series as a teacher haunted by an unexplained low-frequency hum.
The drama, adapted from Jordan Tannahill’s novel, first aired on BBC One in November 2024.
Claire’s symptoms worsen until she discovers a student and a support group also hear the Hum, prompting debates.

History

Historical Context

The low-frequency “Hum” has haunted listeners in the UK and elsewhere for decades, appearing in media such as BBC Radio 4 and a 2022 NRK podcast. Jordan Tannahill’s 2021 novel *The Listeners*—later turned into a 2022 opera and a 2024 BBC series—now returns in Starz’s adaptation, linking past public fascination with renewed artistic and scientific interest.

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Story summary

Starz will broadcast The Listeners on Friday, June 12, starring Rebecca Hall as Claire.
Hall’s nuanced performance anchors the series as a teacher haunted by an unexplained low-frequency hum.
The drama, adapted from Jordan Tannahill’s novel, first aired on BBC One in November 2024.
Claire’s symptoms worsen until she discovers a student and a support group also hear the Hum, prompting debates.

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