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Inspector West: A Classic BBC Radio Crime Collection: Three action-packed vintage adventures

Three vintage crime serials, adapted from John Creasey's hugely popular thrillers Roger West is a home-loving, hard-hitting and very human policeman. Nicknamed 'Handsome' West, he's more than just a pretty face - he's also Scotland Yard's youngest, smartest detective and a crime-solving supremo. Six of his adventures were dramatised for radio between 1967 and 1971, but only three survived, all of which are included in this box set. Battle for Inspector West - Idle curiosity takes the Chief Inspector to a high-society wedding - and leads him into a case involving a notorious blackmailer and a missing bride. Drawn into a web of terror, West comes face-to-face with an old adversary - a dangerous criminal mastermind named Carosian... Inspector West at Home - When Roger West finds the dead body of a small-time crook, he faces opposition from the formidable Superintendent Abbott, his superior at the Yard. Suspended from duty, he sets out on a trail of conspiracy, corruption and murder... Inspector West at Bay - First West is targeted by a vicious attacker, then his wife Janet receives an anonymous, threatening message. Caught up in a deadly game of blind man's buff, can he save himself and his family from an enemy who seems determined to destroy them? Starring real-life husband and wife Patrick Allen and Sarah Lawson as Roger and Janet West, these three full-cast dramas are full of excitement and suspense. Also featured is a 30-minute episode from The Radio Detectives, 'Stand by for West', in which Professor Jeffrey Richards investigates the 'master craftsman of mystery' John Creasey and his greatest creation, Inspector West. Written by John Creasey Adapted by Maurice Travers Starring Patrick Allen as Chief Inspector Roger West and Sarah Lawson as Janet West Battle for Inspector West Michael Grant - Philip Bond Christine Grant - Denise Buckley Sir Guy Chatworth - Hamilton Dyce Prendergast - John Cazabon Vic - Charles Haggith Carosian - Francis de Wolff Arthur Morley - Preston Lockwood Julieta - Eva Stuart Sir Mortimer Grant - Humphrey Morton Detective Sergeant Hubert Gill - Trevor Bannister Pearly Willis - Henry Stamper Superintendent Mulloon - Harry Webster Produced by John Fawcett Wilson First broadcast BBC Light Programme, 4 May-15 June 1967 Inspector West at Home Detective Inspector Bob Cornish - Frederick Treves Mark Lessing - Edward de Souza Superintendent Abbott - Grant Taylor Pep Morgan - Harry Landis Pickerell - Robert James Sir Guy Chatworth - Maurice Hedley Mrs Fleming - Margaret Robertson Lois Randall - Carol Marsh Bill Tennant - Anthony Jackson 'Whistler' Malone - Rio Fanning Raymond Fleming - Frederick Jaeger Produced by John Fawcett Wilson Pianist: Max Harris First broadcast on BBC Radio 2, 25 March-15 April 1968 Inspector West at Bay Sir Guy Chatworth - Maurice Hedley Detective Inspector Bill Sloan - Derek Newark Mark Lessing - James Kerry Eve Wedlake - Anna Gilchrist With Leonard Fenton, John Baddely, Elizabeth Proud, Judy Bennett, Margaret Wolfit, Peter Williams, John Pullen, Ian Frost and Peter Thompson Produced by John Browell First broadcast on BBC Radio 2, 27 May-19 June 1969 The Radio Detectives, Series 3 Episode 5: Stand by for West Presented by Professor Jeffrey Richards With Richard Creasey, Patrick Allen and Sarah Lawson Produced by Liz Anstee First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 28th March 2000

John Creasey (Author), Full Cast, Patrick Allen, Sarah Lawson (Narrator)

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The Toff: Two BBC Radio 4 classic thrillers

Terence Alexander stars in these two classic crime dramas, adapted from the novels of John Creasey Meet The Honourable Richard Rollison - a.k.a the Toff. A debonair aristocrat and ace amateur sleuth, he's the scourge of London's criminal underworld: sometimes working alone, sometimes hand-in-glove with the police. But wherever he goes, he leaves his distinctive calling card: a jaunty caricature featuring a top hat, a monocle, a bow tie and a cigar. In these two gripping thrillers, he finds himself involved in rural intrigue and a wedding-day mystery... The Toff on the Farm - When the Toff is offered the opportunity to buy a small farm in Sussex, he politely declines - he's never had any inclination to be a country squire. But when he hears that there's a mystery attached to the place, he agrees to drive down and take a look. On arrival, he discovers that several other potential buyers are keen to get their hands on the property - and the owner's brother has vanished. Can the Toff uncover the secrets surrounding Selby Farm? The Toff and the Runaway Bride - Barbara Lawn is about to marry the Toff's old chum, Major Guy Lessing, against her father's wishes. But on the morning of the big day, she receives a distressing phone call - and later, at the reception, a letter arrives bearing shocking news. When she flees her husband en route to the honeymoon, the Toff finds himself investigating a heinous case of blackmail and murder... First published 1958 (The Toff on the Farm), 1959 (The Toff and the Runaway Bride) Cast and credits Written by John Creasey Dramatised by Roy Lomax Produced by John Fawcett Wilson Starring Terence Alexander as the Toff and Robert Dorning as Jolly The Toff on the Farm Gillian Selby - Heather Stoney Mr Lodwyn/Vicar - Jeffrey Segal Monty Morne - Terrence Hardiman Bert - Frank Jarvis Red Brandt/Eddie Forbes - Ed Bishop Inspector Bishop - Derek Newark Smith - Reg Lye Police Sergeant - Paul Meier Superintendent Grice - Duncan Lamont Lola Bridge - Liz Gebardt Alan Selby - Alaric Cotter Bert Ebbutt - Douglas Blackwell William T Brandt - Alan White Other parts played by the cast First broadcast BBC World Service, March 1977 The Toff and the Runaway Bride Barbara - Rosalind Shanks Aunt Gloria - Peggy Ann Wood Holy Joe/Sergeant/Carruthers - David Graham Maggie - Frances Jeater Major Guy Lessing - Alan Cuthbertson Doctor - Dennis McCarthy Kevin Brennan - Robert Lawn Superintendent/Inspector Reno - Godfrey James Police Officer - Clifford Norgate Rose Lessing - Denise Buckley Inspector Ellerby - Roger Gartland Sergeant - Michael Shannon Robert Lawn - Kevin Brennan Police Constable - John Bull Inspector - Jean Dryant Other parts played by the cast First broadcast BBC World Service, June 1975 Copyright © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

John Creasey (Author), Robert Dorning, Terence Alexander (Narrator)

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Inspector West: Battle for Inspector West: Classic Radio Crime

Patrick Allen stars as Inspector West in this classic radio adventure, first broadcast on BBC Radio in 1967Based on the long-running series of novels by John Creasey, the Inspector West dramas became popular with radio audiences between 1967 and 1971. Nicknamed ‘Handsome’ West, the Chief Inspector is one of Scotland Yard’s youngest and smartest detectives, and a devoted family man.In this action-packed serial, West is in Dorset on the trail of a dangerous criminal mastermind. Young Michael Grant is honeymooning at Uplands hotel when several strange events lead him to suspect that he is being threatened. His mortal enemy – Carosian – has returned to England, and is looking to take revenge on Grant for thwarting his blackmail plans.Carosian is an old adversary of West’s, and the Chief Inspector sees an opportunity to set a trap and capture his nemesis. But when a man is murdered and Grant’s wife, Christine, disappears, West finds himself facing a deadly battle that he must win...This thrilling full-cast drama features real-life husband and wife Patrick Allen and Sarah Lawson as Roger and Janet West, with Francis de Wolff as Carosian.Also included is a half hour episode from The Radio Detectives series, ‘Stand by for West’, in which Professor Jeffrey Richards profiles John Creasey's Scotland Yard inspector.Classic Radio Crime: presenting vintage detectives for your investigation!

John Creasey (Author), , Francis De Wolff, Francis de Wolff, Patrick Allen, Sarah Lawson (Narrator)

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Traitor’s Doom

In the first adventure for Dr. Palfrey, he is approached by Department Z-5 in regards to his expertise in diseases, which makes him the perfect man to undertake a particular clandestine task. Palfrey accepts the job and helps root out a traitor. “A whopping spy tale…Good vintage Creasey!”—Long Beach Independent

John Creasey (Author), Alex Hyde-White (Narrator)

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