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Smallbone Deceased & other stories: 11 Full-Cast Vintage BBC Radio Crime Dramas

"Ten full-cast vintage BBC Radio crime dramas featuring Michael Gilbert’s most enduring characters, including Mr Calder and Mr Behrens, Inspector Hazlerigg and Inspector Petrella A treat for any fan of crime dramas, this collection stars legendary voices including Prunella Scales, Maurice Denham, Peter Gilmore, Carleton Hobbs and James Bolam. Smallbone Deceased: When Marcus Smallbone, a trustee of a large trust fund, disappears, it at first causes irritation in that most eminent firm of solicitors, Horniman, Birley and Craine. When his body is discovered in one of the firm's deed-boxes, irritation turns to shock and shock to fear as one by one, the members of staff come under suspicion… Starring Hywel Bennett as Inspector Hazlerigg. After the Fine Weather: In the tiny province of Lienz, a bishop is assassinated in the presence of his people. Laura Hart saw the crime, but she finds that in the tangled world of international frictions you might tell the truth but it's difficult to be believed – and dangerous when you are... Starring Prunella Scales. Double Double: Mr. Behrens and Mr. Calder belong to a very secret organisation headed by Mr. Fortescue – an organisation even more secret, and apparently more deadly, than the celebrated M.I.5. In this story, a terrorist group is plotting to assassinate a visiting Sheikh. Starring Stephen Murray as Calder, Peter Howell as Behrens and Carleton Hobbs as Fortescue. On Slay Down: Counter-intelligence agents Calder and Behrens are back, and this time the story begins with a tea-party. But the host and his guest come from the world of espionage... and there is work to be done. Read by Geoffrey Beevers. The Last Chapter: A man is found dead in circumstances which point to suicide – but was it suicide? Starring Maurice Denham, James Bolam and Anna Cropper. Flash Point: Will Dylan is an electoral favourite – intelligent, sharp and good-looking. Jonas Killey, a small-time lawyer, is hounding Dylan in the hope of bringing him into disrepute. But no government can afford bad press during a general election, and Jonas finds himself pursued by those who want to keep him quiet… Starring Brian Haines and Alan Rowe. This gripping collection also presents five full-cast detective stories written for radio, starring Peter Gilmore as Inspector Petrella. A missing baby, a strange suicide, a mysterious arson, a protection racket run by an elusive master criminal, and a large cache of money discovered during an office block demolition all feature, and Detective Inspector Petrella is on the case… Michael Gilbert was one of the most prolific writers of the 20th century. He published over 30 novels and 185 stories during his lifetime. His stories encompass police procedurals, spy novels, short stories, courtroom dramas, classical mysteries, adventure thrillers, and crime novels. He was called the ‘Grandmaster’ by the Mystery Writers of America and given the Diamond Dagger from the Crime Writers' Association for lifetime achievement. This is an audio treat for anyone looking to listen to a thrilling full-cast production of classic crime drama. Please note: several of the programmes in this collection are vintage radio recordings. Given the age of these productions, the sound quality may vary. ©2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Michael Gilbert (Author), Alan Rowe, Anna Cropper, Brian Haines, Carleton Hobbs, Full Cast, Hywel Bennett, James Bolam, Maurice Denham, Peter Gilmore, Peter Howell, Prunella Scales, Stephen Murray (Narrator)

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Josephine Tey: The Daughter of Time & other mysteries: A BBC Radio crime collection

"Dramatisations and readings of five of Josephine Tey's classic mystery novels Scottish novelist and playwright Josephine Tey was one of the greatest Golden Age crime writers and the author of eight mysteries, including six featuring Scotland Yard inspector Alan Grant. The most famous of these, The Daughter of Time, was acclaimed the greatest crime novel of all time by the Crime Writers' Association. A full-cast dramatisation of this iconic story is included here, along with adaptations of four of her other much-loved mystery novels. A Shilling for Candles An independent-minded chief constable's daughter meets a suspected killer in this re-imagining of Josephine Tey's 1936 comedy thriller featuring Inspector Grant, starring Giles Fagan and Tilly Gaunt. Miss Pym Disposes Invited by her friend Henrietta to lecture at a physical education colllege, expert psychologist Miss Lucy Pym little suspects that among the healthy young women is someone with a mind sick enough to commit murder... Julia Foster stars as Miss Pym, with Joan Sims as Henrietta. The Franchise Affair A 15-year-old schoolgirl accuses Marion Sharpe and her mother of kidnapping and beating her. Can solicitor Robert Blair prove the women's innocence? An abridged reading by Edward Petherbridge. The Daughter of Time In hospital with a broken leg, Inspector Grant is bored. To pass the time, he decides to try and solve one of history's most famous puzzles: did Richard II really kill the Princes in the Tower? Peter Gilmore stars as Alan Grant. The Singing Sands Travelling to the Highlands by train, Inspector Grant ends up investigating the mysterious death of the man in compartment B7. An abridged reading by Paul Young of Tey's final novel, published posthumously in 1952. Also included is a Woman's Hour discussion of the life of Josephine Tey, with Andrew Taylor and fellow author Nicola Upson, whose bestselling crime novels feature Tey as the detective heroine. A Shilling for Candles Tisdall - Giles Fagan Erica - Tilly Gaunt Pottinger - Steve Hodson Bergoine - Stephen Thorne Grant - Ben Crowe Albert Clay - Harry Myers Hopgood - Geoffrey Whitehead Martha - Frances Jeater Dramatised by John Fletcher Directed by Tabitha Potts First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 5 December 1998 Miss Pym Disposes Lucy Pym - Julia Foster Henrietta Hodge - Joan Sims Teresa Desterro - Julia Swift Miss Lux - Polly James Miss Wragg - Zelah Clarke Madame Lefevre - Margaret Robertson Fröken Gustavson - Diana Olsson Miss Meek - Eva Stuart Miss Nash - Deborah Makepeace Miss Innes - Moir Leslie Miss Rouse - Susan Sheridan Miss O'Donnell - Felicity Hayes-McCoy Miss Dakers - Denica Fairman Miss Gage - Caroline Gruber Mr Nash - Michael Deacon Mrs Nash - Eva Stuart Rick - Paul Sirr Dramatised by Elizabeth Proud Directed by Glyn Dearman First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 30 December 1987 The Franchise Affair Read by Edward Petherbridge Abridged by Pat McLoughlin Editor: Sally Feldman Music: Bush's Music for Orchestra First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 7-23 May 1991 The Daughter of Time Alan Grant - Peter Gilmore Nurse Ingham - Frances Jeater Nurse Darroll - Jill Lidstone Marta Hallard - Rosalind Shanks Brent Carradine - Simon Hewitt Richard - Steve Hodson Tyrrel - Nigel Lambert Brackenbury - Lewis Stringer Lady Paston - Miranda Forbes Edward - Graham Faulkner Matron - Katherine Parr Williams - Stuart Organ Morton - Peter Tuddenham Buckingham - Alex Jennings Stillington - James Thomason Sir John - Alaric Cotter Dramatised by Neville Teller Directed by Graham Gauld First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 30 August 1982 The Singing Sands Read by Paul Young Produced by Eilidh McCreadie First broadcast BBC Radio 7, 17-20 March 2008 Woman's Hour discussion Presented by Jane Garvey With Nicola Upson and Andrew Taylor First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 29 February 2008"

Josephine Tey (Author), Edward Petherbridge, Full Cast, Giles Fagan, Joan Sims, Julia Foster, Paul Young, Peter Gilmore, Tilly Gaunt (Narrator)

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