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Detective Inspector Crust: Three Full-Cast BBC Radio Crime Dramas

"A trilogy of thrillers set in Liverpool, featuring the formidable Detective Inspector Crust Veteran scriptwriter Vincent McInerney draws on his lifelong knowledge of Liverpool and his background in the Merchant Marine in these engaging thrillers, in which the gruff, indomitable John Crust and his sidekick Minty probe the circumstances surrounding a missing husband, a stolen sculpture and a hidden treasure. O’Rourke’s First Case – Made redundant at 40, John O’Rourke gets a grant from the Enterprise Allowance Board and sets up as a private detective. Hired by Mrs Rate to trace her absent spouse, he’s soon caught up in a dangerous scheme involving modern art, drug money and shoot-outs on container ships. Fortunately, Inspector Crust is also investigating, and monitoring the rookie PI’s progress. Can the redoubtable copper ensure that O’Rourke’s first case isn’t also his last? The Finger of Suspicion – With the university rag day parade in full swing, Inspector Crust is keeping his beady eye on the floats making their way through the city centre. So when a helicopter suddenly appears, and hoists the Epstein statue off Lewis’s department store, Crust assumes it’s an elaborate student prank. But when the police receive a ransom note, together with one of the statue’s fingers, he starts to have second thoughts. The Bell – Following the death of shipowner Oliver Bright, his granddaughter Elizabeth prepares to sell his house and possessions at auction. Rumour has it that among his worldly goods is a rare artefact saved during the sinking of the Titanic – and psychotic criminal Tarrant will stop at nothing to lay his hands on it. But Inspector Crust is also on the trail of the missing relic, and is determined to find it first... Cast and credits Written by Vincent McInerny Directed by Shaun MacLoughlin Starring James Ellis as Inspector Crust and Bill Monks as Minty O’Rourke’s First Case John O'Rourke – Ken Cumberlidge Mr O'Rourke – Richard Tate Chris – Maureen O’Brien Curly – Dominic Rickhards Mrs Rate – June Barrie Ronnie Rate – Eric Allan Bogger – David Goudge Captain/Adrian Mince – Christian Rodska Charlie – Jonathan Nibbs Barman/Compere – Ian Targett Scratcher – David Learner Operator – Maryon Ellor ‘Just Another Night’ written and sung by Vincent McInerney Musicians: Steve Wright (guitar), Dave Dover (bass) and Steve Bartley (percussion) First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 29 January 1990 The Finger of Suspicion Guy – Richard Pearce Colonel Rivers – David Bannerman Malcolm – Kim Wall James – Brendan Charleson Mr Patch – Peter Copley Julia – Carolyn Backhouse Billy/Eddie – Christian Rodska Mrs Rivers – Peggy Ann Wood Arthur Frank – Richard Tate Mandy – Cheryl Maiker First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 1 February 1992 The Bell Elizabeth – Teresa Gallagher Tarrant – Eric Allan Father Kennedy – Peter Caffrey Mrs Moran – June Barrie Dicky Bird – William Eedle Eileen – Sue Jenkins Alf Gringod – Gerry Hinks Mitzi Müller – Melinda Walker Gottfried Müller – William Eedle Jim Rawson – Sion Probert George – Derek Hicks First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 14 August 1993 © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Vincent Mcinerney (Author), Bill Monks, Eric Allan, Full Cast, James Ellis, June Barrie, Ken Cumberlidge, Melinda Walker, Richard Pearce (Narrator)

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The Dick Francis BBC Radio Drama Collection: Six full-cast dramatisations

"Fast-paced radio dramatisations of six of Dick Francis' classic racing thrillers, plus bonus documentary Enquiry After riding the favourite into second place, jockey Kelly Hughes loses his licence. But he didn't throw the race, and is determined to find out who framed him... Rat Race A cushy job transporting passengers between racecourses turns dangerous for pilot Matt Shore when his plane explodes and he's embroiled in a deadly plot. Bonecrack Abducted by masked men, Neil Griffon is faced with a deadly ultimatum - obey the instructions of a ruthless crime czar, or risk the destruction of his father's racing stables. Whip Hand Disabled ex-jockey turned investigator Sid Halley is faced with a triple threat when he is asked to guard a horse, probe a suspicious syndicate and find a swindler. Proof When a party to celebrate the success of the racing season ends in tragedy, wine dealer and amateur sleuth Tony Beach investigates. Bolt Asked by a princess to fend off a dangerous cousin who is making threats, Kit Fielding agrees to help. But he also has problems of his own to deal with... Among the casts of these six action-packed adaptations are Bill Nighy, Nigel Havers and Siân Phillips. Also included is a bonus episode of the Radio 4 series Great Lives, presented by Matthew Parris, in which Francis' biographer Graham Lord, chairman of the British Horseracing Board Martin Broughton and racing correspondent Jonathan Powell explore the life and work of the champion thriller writer. Please note that due to the age of some of these recordings, sound quality may vary. © 2020 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (p) 2020 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Dick Francis (Author), Bill Nighy, Eric Allan, Francis Matthews, Full Cast, Hywell Bennett, Mick Ford, Nigel Havers, Siân Phillips, Tony Osoba (Narrator)

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