Audiobooks Narrated by Leslie Sands

Inspector Savage and Sergeant Eaves: Four Full-Cast BBC Radio Dramas

"Four gripping full-cast crime dramas from the BAFTA-winning writer of Z-Cars Listen now to these four thrilling police dramas featuring Yorkshire-based detective duo Inspector Savage and Sergeant Eaves. Written and set in the 1980s, these stories are packed with all the intrigue, suspense and action you would expect from the creator of Z-Cars. In Girl at Risk Inspector Savage and Sergeant Eaves are attached to a case involving an attack on a young girl, but there's more to be revealed than the guilty person. As the two policemen track down the assailant, is there more than the girl at risk? Starring John Bott as Inspector Savage and Henry Knowles as Sergeant Eaves. It's not long ago that armed criminals were a rare event and, in The Takers, Inspector Savage believes it should be kept that way. As far as he is concerned, if you take a gun then you take the consequences… Aa heart-stopping listen from start to finish. Starring John Bott as Inspector Savage and Henry Knowles as Sergeant Eaves. In Burglars Inspector Savage and Sergeant Eaves are confronted with a series of small crimes, obviously the work of youths. But then, suddenly, the pattern of these crimes changes - they become larger, more professional. Somebody, it would seem, is controlling it all. But who? Starring Leslie Sands as Inspector Savage and Sean Barrett as Sergeant Eaves. Inspector Savage and Sergeant Eaves are brought in on a case in Muggers, where the theft involved the use of a knife. Before long it becomes apparent that two youths are the most likely suspects. Then some muggings occur, and Inspector Savage knows that unless they act quickly they will have a violent and possibly fatal crime on their hands. Starring John Bott as Inspector Savage and Sean Barrett as Sergeant Eaves. Allan Prior was a prolific scriptwriter and novelist. He was the creator of influential police drama Z-Cars and also wrote several episodes of the 1970s science-fiction series Blake's 7. He co-created the BBC drama series Howards' Way and won several awards for his work including the Crime Writers' Association Award, Writers Guild of Great Britain Award, Grand Prix de Littérature Policière and a BAFTA. If you’re a fan of police dramas such as Vogel & Fraser or Colvil & Soames then this collection is the perfect listen. These stories are set in the 1980s and include representations of dated attitudes from that time, as well as strong language. ©2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Allan Prior (Author), Full Cast, Henry Knowles, John Bott, Leslie Sands, Sean Barrett (Narrator)

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The Buckingham Palace Connection and more: Five Full-Cast BBC Radio Vintage Thrillers

"A collection of full-cast dramatisations from the renowned screenwriter and novelist Ted Willis 'There are great actors and intriguing premises in every one of the stories ... If you’d forgotten what an ingenious mind Ted Willis had, and what a gifted writer he was for espionage plots, then this collection is a timely reminder.' Entertainment Focus Ted Willis began his creative life in amateur theatre and journalism before moving into writing for films, TV and radio, and was listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's most prolific writer for television. His best-known creation was the hit police procedural Dixon of Dock Green which he based on the stories told to him by a policeman friend. This radio anthology includes five of his best-loved crime tales from the 1960s, '70s and '80s. The Buckingham Palace Connection - Summer, 1976. A question in the House of Lords leads Ted Willis to uncover the extraordinary true story of a 1918 mission to rescue the Romanovs... Maurice Denham, Jeremy Clyde and Miriam Margolyes star in this exciting drama, based on real events and adapted by Ted Willis from his own novel. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 3-31 May 1981 The Left-Handed Sleeper - Ted Willis' neighbours have become embroiled in scandal. MP Mark Ritchie has gone on the run, suspected of being a spy, and MI5 are on his trail. Can his wife Christine prove his innocence? Dramatised by the author from his 1975 novel, this gripping espionage thriller stars Ted Willis as the narrator, with Annette Crosbie as Christine. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 14 November-12 December 1982 Death May Surprise Us - Attending a country fair, the Prime Minister and his wife are kidnapped in broad daylight, within yards of a huge crowd. With the country reeling, the hunt is on to find them and bring them home safely... Leslie Sands and Mary Wimbush star in this suspenseful tale, adapted by Ted Willis from his 1974 novel. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 26 August-30 September 1984 The Blue Lamp - This vintage drama by Ted Willis and Jan Read was based on their original treatment for the 1950 Ealing Studios film that introduced the character of PC George Dixon, who went on to appear in TV's Dixon of Dock Green. Deryck Guyler stars as the veteran London copper who faces up to an armed robber. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 24 December 1962 And No Birds Sing - Philip Brooks is quietly reading at home, but a knock on his front door may change his life forever... This intriguing play stars Hugh Burden as Philip Brooks, Mary Miller as Ann Brooks and Adrian Egan as Detective Sergeant Syms. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 12 May 1979 Credits Written and dramatised by Ted Willis The Buckingham Palace Connection: Directed by Glyn Dearman The Left-Handed Sleeper: Produced by Christopher Venning Death May Surprise Us: Directed by Graham Gauld The Blue Lamp: Produced by David H. Godfrey; Written by Ted Willis and Jan Read; Adapted for radio by Jan Read And No Birds Sing: Directed by David Johnston With special thanks to Keith Wickham © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Ted Willis (Author), Adrian Egan, Alex Jennings, Annette Crosbie, Christopher Scoular, Deryck Guyler, Elizabeth Proud, Frances Jeater, Full Cast, Hugh Burden, Jeremy Clyde, Leslie Sands, Mary Miller, Mary Wimbush, Maurice Denham, Miriam Margolyes, Trevor Martin (Narrator)

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R.D. Wingfield: A Touch of Frost and other thrillers: A BBC Radio 4 Drama Collection

"Five full-cast BBC Radio thrillers from renowned crime writer R.D. Wingfield Author and dramatist R.D. Wingfield was best known for creating one of Britain's most beloved fictional policemen, Inspector Jack Frost, who featured in 10 bestselling books and a hit ITV series starring David Jason. This collection includes the radio precursor to the novels and TV show, A Touch of Frost, plus four more gripping dramas. A Touch of Frost - DI Frost is tough, rough and rude. He does things his way - and gets results. But when Denton CID is faced with a spate of major crimes, including rape, robbery, a missing girl and a hit-and-run incident, he finds himself under pressure... Derek Martin stars as Jack Frost. Det Con Webster - Haydn Wood Det Chief Insp Cull - Stephen Thorne Supt Mullett - Alan Dudley Sergeant Wells - Ellis Dale PC Fletcher - Stanley Page WPC Susan Dean - Jill Lidstone Det Sgt Ingram - Gordon Reid PC Smith - Andrew Byatt Paula Grey - Alex Marshall Kitty Reynolds - June Brown Freddie Bicknall - Richard Gold-Parry Directed by Peter King First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 6 February 1982 Outbreak of Fear - When Sergeant Fowler investigates a brutal death in the sleepy West Country fishing village of Polford, he soon discovers he has a serial killer on his hands. Leslie Sands, Nick Orchard and Nicholas Courtney star in this suspenseful drama. Sergeant Fowler .... Leslie Sands PC Beaumont .... Nick Orchard Dave Clark .... Cornelius Garrett The Doctor .... Paul Nicholson Pete Carter .... Derek Graham Mitchell .... Conrad Phillips Rose .... Gillie Graham Fred Dickey .... Fred Bryant Albert .... Douglas Leach Kim .... Deborah Paige Mrs Trevor .... Patricia Gibson Joe Hardy.... John Gabriel Radio DJ..... Jim Reid Vicar .....Ronald Russell Miss Reed... Ann Morrish Chadwick .... Nicholas Courtney Eric Farrow... Malcolm Young Mrs Farrow.... Rosemary Sigel Operator .... Brian Gear Jackson... Roger Leach Director: Brian Miller First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 29 August-26 September 1982 Deadfall - Retired special agent and demolitions expert Harry Davis was once part of a disastrous attempt to assassinate an African leader. Now, years later, his past catches up with him when he is called back to try again. Harry Davis - Bob Peck Jenny Brown - Julie Berry Tom Crossland - Aubrey Woods Colonel Travers - Peter Howell Reynolds - Tim Reynolds Joe - Alan Dudley Det Sgt Redway - Stephen Thorne Police and Secret Agents- Michael Tudor Barnes Agent - Paul Gregory Directed by Ian Cotterell First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 17 December 1987 Daylight Robbery - 'Elderly lady living alone in remote house, willing to take in paying guests.' Miss Pickering's newspaper advert seems innocuous, but she has an ulterior motive - as do the four gentlemen who reply. Miss Pickering -Monica Grey Colonel Fryatt - Norman Shelley Dr Brown - Jonathan Scott Harris - Peter Woodthorpe Wakeson - Howard Goorney Bank Manager - Lewis Stringer Woman in Telephone Kiosk - Daisy Bell Jones - Brian Gear Woman in Crowd - Elizabeth Havelock Constable - Douglas Leach Car Driver - David Ponting Other parts played by the cast. Directed at BBC Bristol by John Cardy First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 2 June 1977 The Cellar In mourning for their little boy, the Bakers move into a secluded cottage - only to find that horror lurks below stairs... John Pullen and Rosalind Ayres star in this spine-tingling supernatural tale. Paul Baker - John Pullen Susan Baker - Rosalind Ayres Mr Crawford - Leonard Fenton Bill - Fred Bryant Alf - Gordon Dulieu Little Boy - Elizabeth Lindsay Directed by Gerry Jones First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 7 April 1979 ©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

R D Wingfield (Author), Bob Peck, Derek Martin, Full Cast, John Pullen, June Brown, Leslie Sands, Monica Grey, Rosalind Ayres (Narrator)

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