The history of crime detection has produced no more famous name than that of Sexton Blake' William Franklyn stars as paperback hero Sexton Blake, with David Gregory as his assistant Tinker, in four original BBC Radio dramatisations from 1967. Lost from the BBC archives for over 40 years, these rediscovered episodes are presented for the very first time. 'The Eight Swords': When a woman is found dead at Paula's hair salon, Sexton Blake is called in to investigate. 'A Murder of Crows': Over the past six weeks, two men have been murdered. And both shared the name George Crow. 'Double and Quit': The top-secret Department 7 recruit Sexton Blake as a special agent. 'You Must Be Joking': A friend from Blake's club dies the day after receiving a sinister limerick. Plus a special bonus episode - 'Murder on the Portsmouth Road'. In one of Britain's earliest surviving drama recordings (from 1930), Arthur Wontner stars as Sexton Blake, tracking down a killer on a stormy night. WARNING: Due to the archive and off-air nature of some of the source material, the sound quality may vary. Also, some of the language on this recording reflects the era in which it was first recorded.
'The history of crime detection has produced no more famous name than that of Sexton Blake'William Franklyn stars as paperback hero Sexton Blake, with David Gregory as his assistant Tinker, in four original BBC Radio dramatisations from 1967. Lost from the BBC archives for over 40 years, these rediscovered episodes are presented for the very first time.'Lilies for the Ladies': In the first episode of the series, Blake investigates the unexplained murders of four wealthy society women. 'The Sin-Eater': An old friend of Blake's receives a series of cryptic messages written on playing cards. Featuring James Beck (Private Walker, Dad's Army).'Bluebeard's Keys': Blake is sent a mysterious key in the post. The attached note reads: 'This is Bluebeard's first key.'Plus a special bonus episode - 'Murder on the Portsmouth Road'. In one of Britain's earliest surviving drama recordings (from 1930), Arthur Wontner stars as Sexton Blake, tracking down a killer on a stormy night.WARNING: Due to the archive and off-air nature of some of the source material, the sound quality may vary. Also, some of the language on this recording reflects the era in which it was first recorded.
'The history of crime detection has produced no more famous name than that of Sexton Blake'William Franklyn stars as paperback hero Sexton Blake, with David Gregory as his assistant Tinker, in four original BBC Radio dramatisations from 1967. Lost from the BBC archives for over 40 years, these rediscovered episodes are presented for the very first time.'The Vampire Moon': Sexton Blake and Paula Dane are out at a London restaurant, when one of their fellow diners suddenly collapses. His dying words warn of the danger of the Vampire Moon. Featuring Marjorie Westbury (Paul Temple).'The Fifth Dimension': Harry Monkton wins £84,000 on the Pools. Then, one day, the phone rings and he disappears'First Class Ticket to Nowhere': Lost in the fog, Sexton Blake and his friends stumble across a deserted railway station. Then there's a gunshotPlus a special bonus episode - 'Murder on the Portsmouth Road'. In one of Britain's earliest surviving drama recordings (from 1930), Arthur Wontner stars as Sexton Blake, tracking down a killer on a stormy night.WARNING: Due to the archive and off-air nature of some of the source material, the sound quality may vary. Also, some of the language on this recording reflects the era in which it was first recorded.
BBC Radio 2’s action-packed deafening romp, with 40 minutes of previously unbroadcast peril. ‘Sexton Blake!’: the name that spells hurtling adventure; the name that spells doom for villainy! In a series of thrilling adventures packed with incident and hilarity, Sexton Blake, (Simon Jones, 'The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy') and his plucky assistant Tinker (Wayne Forester, 'Captain Scarlet'), aided by Mrs Bardell (June Whitfield, 'Absolutely Fabulous') battle diabolical masterminds, bewitching thieves and sinister fiends, out-thinking them in the head and out-punching them in the jaw! Also featured in this cinematic audio extravaganza from award-winning Dirk Maggs ('The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy') is a cameo from BBC Radio’s original Sexton Blake - the legendary and coolly dashing William Franklyn. '... a series of thrilling adventures packed with incident and hilarity' - Edition Magazine
