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Roy Clarke Classic BBC Radio Thrillers: The Events at Black Tor & The 17-Jewelled Shockproof Swiss-M

Two vintage thrillers, written by award-winning writer Roy Clarke and directed by Alan Ayckbourn Acclaimed radio and TV dramatist Roy Clarke is well known for his hit sitcoms Last of the Summer Wine, Open All Hours and Keeping Up Appearances. But before he came to fame, he penned two hugely entertaining six-part thriller serials - both directed by a struggling radio producer who would become one of the most renowned playwrights in the world: Alan Ayckbourn... The Events at Black Tor - When young policeman Jamie is posted to a small village in the Yorkshire Moors, he and his wife Pam are anticipating a nice, quiet life. But the arrival of a curious letter sparks a terrifying chain of events. Aided by Fr Probert, a Dominican friar, the duo come face-to face with the forces of darkness, as they investigate a sinister cult of murderous devil-worshippers... Brian Peck, Juliet Cooke and On the Buses star Bob Grant are among the cast of this spine-chilling thriller with supernatural undercurrents. The 17-Jewelled Shockproof Swiss-Made Bomb - History teacher Johnny Shields is hoping for a romantic evening, but when his date is scuppered by a mysterious man in a raincoat, he finds himself unexpectedly recruited for a dangerous Continental mission. Tasked with infiltrating a highly-organised smuggling gang, will he survive long enough to expose them? This diverting comedy-thriller was Roy Clarke's first radio play, and features Paul Temple star Peter Coke, Bob Grant, Robert Powell and Ben Kingsley. Cast and credits Written by Roy Clarke Theme music composed and played by Trevor Holroyd Produced and directed by Alan Ayckbourn The Events at Black Tor Pam - Juliet Cooke Jamie - Brian Peck Sergeant - James Beck Probert - Bob Grant Radio Voice - Heather Stoney Vicar - Robert Wallace Maggie - Ella Atkinson Coroner - Laurence Bould Brown - Colin Edwynn Man - Chris Canavan Woman - Mavis Rogerson Tramp - Harry Markham Superintendent - David Mahlowe Chief Inspector - Ronald Harvi Spider One - Douglas Fielding Spider Two/Palmer - John Nettles Spider Three - Colin Bell Dog handler - Robert Powell First broadcast BBC Radio 2, 18 April-6 May 1968 The 17-Jewelled Shockproof Swiss-Made Bomb Shields - Peter Coke Major/Leppi/Vittorio - Bob Grant Greta - Veronica Doran Doreen - Sylvia Brayshay Tadpole - Derrick Gilbert Muff/Daniels/Marco - Robert Powell Jean Hogg - Heather Stoney Alfie - Peter Stephens Vera - Elizabeth Ashton Mrs Beckett - Barbara Greenhalgh Julie - Anne Stallybrass Bruno - David Mahlowe Karl/Walter/Sergeant/Pete - Ben Kingsley Karen - Cynthia Grenville Gino - Ronald Harvi Foster - Michael Stirrup Slip - Colin Edwynn First broadcast BBC Radio 2, 18 January-5 February 1968 © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Roy Clarke (Author), Ben Kingsley, Bob Grant, Heather Stoney, Juliet Cooke, Peter Coke, Robert Powell (Narrator)

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Paul Temple: The Complete Radio Collection: Volume Three: The Sixties (1960-1968)

Paul Temple swings into the Sixties in these five complete radio dramas starring Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury – plus bonus archive material.Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case (1960) A dead girl's father is sure the police have placed the wrong man in the gallows. This 1960s remake version is published for the first time. Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery (1961) The suave sleuth tries to connect his wife's kidnapping with a body dressed in an expensive designer coat. Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery (1963) After meeting an American couple on a flight, Paul Temple is soon investigating another murder in this 1963 remake. Paul Temple and Geneva Mystery (1965) A woman thinks her late husband is still alive – and someone would prefer Paul Temple dead... Paul Temple and the Alex Affair (1968) The debonair detective investigates three murders, all linked to the mysterious and elusive 'Alex'. This volume also includes the bonus 2005 radio feature Peter Coke and the Paul Temple Affair, introducing the man behind radio's smoothest and most sophisticated sleuth. Actor Peter Coke talks to Michaela Saunders about how he got the part, what he thinks of his famous catchphrase and more. Duration: 18 hours approx.

Francis Durbridge (Author), , Marjorie Westbury, Peter Coke (Narrator)

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Paul Temple: The Complete Radio Collection: Volume Two: The Fifties

Five complete radio dramas featuring writer-cum-amateur detective Paul Temple, plus bonus archive material. When it comes to classic crime partnerships, Paul Temple (Peter Coke) and his wife Steve (Marjorie Westbury) are the crème de la crème. Between 1938 and 1968 their glamorous exploits enthralled generations of radio listeners around the world. Here, presented in chronological order, are some of the amateur detective's adventures from the 1950s: 'The Gilbert Case' (1954); 'The Lawrence Affair' (1956); 'The Spencer Affair' (1957); 'The Vandyke Affair' (the 1959 remake) and 'The Conrad Case' (1959). This set also includes a number of bonus items.Duration: 19 hours approx

Francis Durbridge (Author), Marjorie Westbury, Peter Coke (Narrator)

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Paul Temple And The Alex Affair

For thirty years the fictional crime novelist and detective Paul Temple, together with his Fleet Street journalist wife Steve, solved case after case in one of BBC Radio's most popular series. They inhabited a sophisticated world of chilled cocktails and fast cars, a world where Sir Graham Forbes, of Scotland Yard, usually needed Paul's help with his latest tricky case. This adventure begins with a body on a train, the word 'Alex' scrawled on the compartment window, and the discovery of a visiting card bearing the name 'Mrs Trevelyan'. More bodies follow, and the two names recur on each occasion. Paul's attempts to unravel the mystery take him to a psychiatrist's consulting room, a rendezvous in London's dockland, a hotel in Canterbury, and many other places before the denouement in a deserted mill and the Temples' elegant flat in London.

Francis Durbridge (Author), Full Cast, Marjorie Westbury, Peter Coke (Narrator)

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Paul Temple And The Margo Mystery

For thirty years the fictional crime novelist and detective Paul Temple, together with his Fleet Street journalist wife Steve, solved case after case in one of BBC Radio's most popular series. They inhabited a sophisticated world of chilled cocktails and fast cars, a world where Sir Graham Forbes, of Scotland Yard, usually needed Paul's help with his latest tricky case. Flying home from a lecture tour of America, Paul Temple encounters Mike Langdon who is seeking to persuade his employer's spoilt daughter Julie to give up her boyfriend, pop-singer Tony Wyman. Meeting Paul at the airport, Steve is drugged and kidnapped. She is released without harm - but mysteriously in possession of a coat, bearing the label 'Margo'. As Mike seeks Paul's help, the Temples enter into a dangerous web of lies and murder.

Francis Durbridge (Author), Full Cast, Marjorie Westbury, Peter Coke (Narrator)

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Paul Temple And The Gilbert Case

For thirty years the fictional crime novelist and detective Paul Temple, together with his Fleet Street journalist wife Steve, solved case after case in one of BBC Radio's most popular series. They inhabited a sophisticated world of chilled cocktails and fast cars, where the women were chic and the men wore cravats - a world where Sir Graham Forbes, of Scotland Yard, usually needed Paul's help with his latest tricky case. Just as Paul and Steve are about to go on holiday, Wilfred Stirling visits with a plea. His daughter Brenda was recently murdered, her body dumped on a bomb site. Her boyfriend Howard Gilbert, seen walking away from the site, has been convicted of the murder and sentenced to hang - but Brenda's father feels sure he didn't do it. In spite of all the evidence against Gilbert, Mr Stirling asks Paul to clear his name and discover the real murderer. If he's to prevent an unjust hanging, Paul has just a week in which to discover the truth. Can he solve the case in time?

Francis Durbridge (Author), Marjorie Westbury, Peter Coke (Narrator)

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Paul Temple And The Vandyke Affair

From 1938 to 1969 the fictional crime novelist and detective Paul Temple, together with his Fleet Street journalist wife Steve, solved case after case in one of BBC radio's most popular series. They inhabited a sophisticated world of chilled cocktails and fast cars, where the women were chic and the men wore cravats - a world where Sir Graham Forbes, of Scotland Yard, usually needed Paul's help with his latest tricky case. In this adventure, Paul Temple is called in to investigate the disappearance of the Desmond baby, and the 'Sitter-In' Miss Millicent. When they visit Mary Desmond she is, understandably, very upset - it's already been a week since her eighteenth-month-old daughter vanished. The only clue is a telephone message left in Miss Millicent's handwriting: 'A Mr Vandyke telephoned, he left no message'. However, no-one knows who this mysterious Mr Vandyke is... This audio edition also includes the BBC Radio 4 programme The Radio Detectives: 'Send for Paul Temple', an affectionate look at the indomitable husband and wife team, Paul and Steve Temple. It features an exclusive interview with the definitive Paul Temple, Peter Coke, and rediscovered vintage recordings.

Francis Durbridge (Author), , Full Cast, Marjorie Westbury, Peter Coke (Narrator)

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Paul Temple And The Jonathan Mystery

From 1938 to 1969 crime novelist and detective Paul Temple, together with his Fleet Street journalist wife Steve, solved case after case in one of BBC radio’s most popular serials. They inhabited a sophisticated world of chilled cocktails and fast cars, where the women were chic and the men wore cravats – a world where Sir Graham Forbes, of Scotland Yard, usually needed Paul’s help with his latest tricky case. This time, the case involves the Fergusons, who Paul and Steve meet while on the way home from New York. They are flying to England to visit their son Richard, a student at Oxford University. But at the airport, there is shocking news: Richard has been murdered, found shot dead in his room. The only clues are a postcard from Harrogate signed ‘Jonathan’, and Richard’s missing gold signet ring. But who is Jonathan, and what is his connection to the dead man? It is up to Paul to find the answer...

Francis Durbridge (Author), Full Cast, Marjorie Westbury, Peter Coke (Narrator)

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Paul Temple And The Lawrence Affair

For thirty years the fictional crime novelist and detective Paul Temple, together with his Fleet Street journalist wife Steve, solved case after case in one of BBC Radio's most popular series. They inhabited a sophisticated world of chilled cocktails and fast cars, a world where Sir Graham Forbes, of Scotland Yard, usually needed Paul's help with his latest tricky case. Whilst she and Paul are staying in the fishing village of Downburgh, Steve gets the uneasy feeling that she is being watched by a man at Fisherman's Point. A pleasant boat trip turns into a nightmare when their craft gets shot at - and the boatman himself is later discovered drowned at sea. Back in London, the daughter of the head of CI5 has disappeared, and Sir Graham brings the matter to Paul's attention. Could there be a connection between this and the events in Downburgh?

Francis Durbridge (Author), Full Cast, Marjorie Westbury, Peter Coke (Narrator)

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Paul Temple And The Conrad Case

From 1938 to 1969 crime novelist and detective Paul Temple, together with his Fleet Street journalist wife Steve, solved case after case in one of BBC radio's most popular serials. They inhabited a sophisticated, well-dressed world of chilled cocktails and fast cars, where the women were chic and the men wore cravats - a world where Sir Graham Forbes of Scotland Yard usually needed Paul's help with his latest tricky case. The case this time involves Dr Conrad's daughter Betty, who has disappeared from her finishing school in Bavaria. Paul is invited by the police to go over there to help trace the missing girl. Initially, though, even he is baffled, since the only clue to the mystery is an unusual cocktail stick found in her bedroom. Can Paul work it out? This edition also includes a bonus interview with Francis Durbridge.

Francis Durbridge (Author), Marjorie Westbury, Peter Coke (Narrator)

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Paul Temple And The Spencer Affair

From 1938 to 1969 the fictional crime novelist and detective Paul Temple, together with his Fleet Street journalist wife Steve, solved case after case in one of BBC radio’s most popular series. When young drama student Mary Dreisler is found murdered in her flat, her father instantly sends for Paul Temple. There appears to have been no struggle, no robbery - no motive. The only possible clue is a package that arrives for the dead girl. It contains a gramophone record called 'My Heart and Harry' and attached is a note: ‘Adored every minute of it - Spencer’. Who is Spencer? Does the song have anything to do with the murder? If anyone can find the answers, Paul can...

Francis Durbridge (Author), Full Cast, Marjorie Westbury, Peter Coke (Narrator)

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Paul Temple And The Geneva Mystery

This is another six-part case for crime novelist and detective Paul Temple (Peter Coke) and his Fleet Street journalist Steve (Marjorie Westbury). TXd on 11/4/65 and for five subsequent weeks on Radio 2, it was the penultimate of the series, which on and off had spanned 30 years from 1938 to 1968. Others in the cast include John Baddeley, Patrick Barr, Isabel Dean and Frederick Treves.

Francis Durbridge (Author), , Marjorie Westbury, Peter Coke, Various Participants (Narrator)

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