Out of the Shadows (webcast)

Out of the Shadows was a P.R.O.B.E. webcast released by Arcbeatle Press on their YouTube Channel in 2021.

Publisher's summary
PROBE prepares to step out of the shadows...

Plot
P.R.O.B.E. Director Giles records a video diary on 12 September 2019, stating that the investigation into the upcoming perihelion is continuing, but the team is being stretched to their limits with each new case. Giles knows that while they have months until perihelion, they aren't prepared yet, wistfully wishing for his friend Archie to "still [be] around". P.R.O.B.E. does have a lead, as Tasha heard from her contact that a group of occultists who are working at Hanson Solicitors have a vague connection to perihelion, but the contact had refused to say anything more. He concludes by saying that he will be going to investigate as soon as the budget meeting is concluded, but as he continues to speak, he's interrupted by the honking of a car horn — it's Tasha, and he doesn't want to kep her waiting, so he finishes the recording.


 * "I've got a good feeling about today. Maybe P.R.O.B.E.'s luck is about to change."

Cast

 * Giles - Bill Baggs

Characters

 * Tasha
 * Contact
 * Farthing

Crew

 * Written by - James Hornby
 * Script editor - James Hornby
 * Art by - Warren Lewis, Callum and Stuart Brown
 * BBV Theme - Alistair Lock
 * PROBE Theme: Mark Ayers
 * PROBE Logo: Lucas Kovacs
 * Editing and post-production - Callum Brown, Bill Baggs

Worldbuilding

 * The perihelion has led to a rise in preternatural activity, such as hauntings and UFO sightings.
 * Perihelion will happen on 4 January 2020.
 * Giles uses the saying "clutching at straws" in reference to their lack of leads on perihelion.
 * Tasha's contact is in the Nocturn.
 * The budget meeting will entail Giles having to justify P.R.O.B.E. to Farthing and "his bloodsuckers" at the Ministry.

Story notes
to be added

Continuity

 * Giles wishes Archie MacTavish was still around. (WC: Shadows of Doubt, Manchester)
 * Giles mentions that after budget cuts, P.R.O.B.E. is "all that's left". (TV: Resolution, et al.)
 * This story is a prequel to PROSE: Preternatural Days: the budget meeting and Hanson Solicitors are followed up on.