Episodes

  • Hitchcock's "Strangers on a Train" (Lux Radio Theatre)

    Hitchcock's "Strangers on a Train" (Lux Radio Theatre)
    Jul 1 2026
    Two strangers meet by chance. One conversation changes everything.

    In this gripping radio adaptation of Strangers on a Train, based on the chilling novel by Patricia Highsmith, a casual encounter aboard a train leads to a sinister proposition: a “perfect” murder exchange: kill my problem, and I’ll kill yours.

    At first, it sounds like a joke. But when one man takes the idea seriously, the game becomes deadly real. As paranoia tightens its grip, the innocent find themselves trapped in a nightmare of suspicion, manipulation, and escalating terror. With nowhere to turn and no way to prove the truth, the question becomes not just who is guilty...but who will survive.

    On this journey, the tracks only run one way… straight into danger.

    Cast:
    Ray Milland, Ruth Roman, Olan Soule, Norma Varden
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    56 mins
  • Hercule Poirot and the Big Four

    Hercule Poirot and the Big Four
    Jun 28 2026
    A mysterious visitor collapses in Hercule Poirot’s apartment with a terrifying warning about a secret organization known only as “The Big Four.” As Poirot and Captain Hastings begin to investigate, they uncover a powerful international conspiracy involving espionage, manipulation, and a shadowy group determined to control world events from behind the scenes. Facing one of the most dangerous challenges of his career, Poirot must rely on his brilliant intellect and keen instincts to expose the truth. Join us as we dive into Agatha Christie’s thrilling novel “The Big Four,” a globe-spanning mystery filled with intrigue, danger, and unexpected twists.
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    5 hrs and 35 mins
  • Murder Locked Out (R.D. Wingfield)

    Murder Locked Out (R.D. Wingfield)
    Jun 26 2026
    'The fact is I'm not a very good policeman. I'm a nice fellow - everyone's pal, but not a good copper. I was good - long time ago. They all thought I was going places, but I couldn' keep it up.’

    Det. Sgt. Day:………..Hector Ross
    Det-Con Hodges:…….John Rye
    Mrs Stacey/Secretary:………Emily Richard
    PC Turner:…….Peter Pacey
    Desk Sgt/Doctor:……..Nigel Lambert
    Det-Supt Lawrence:……..Denis McCarthy
    Mr Smith:………Godfrey Kenton
    Dr Kendrick/PC Grover:…….Kerry Francis

    Wed 11th Sep 1974, 20:15 on BBC Radio 4 FM

    Producer Harry Catlin

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    44 mins
  • Will You Make a Bet With Murder? (Suspense)

    Will You Make a Bet With Murder? (Suspense)
    Jun 24 2026
    A friendly wager. A simple game. And a man who never loses.

    In this chilling episode of Suspense, what begins as an innocent bet quickly spirals into something far more dangerous. When stakes rise and tempers tighten, the line between chance and calculation begins to blur—and someone at the table may be playing a much deadlier game. As tension builds with every move, you’ll be left wondering: is this just a contest of luck… or a carefully orchestrated trap?

    Featuring sharp performances, mounting dread, and a twist that hits like a final hand revealed, “Will You Make a Bet… with Murder?” delivers classic old-time radio suspense at its finest... where the cost of losing may be far greater than anyone expected.
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    30 mins
  • Cast in Order of Disappearance (Charles Paris Mystery)

    Cast in Order of Disappearance (Charles Paris Mystery)
    Jun 21 2026
    Charles finds himself uncharacteristically employed in a film, having landed the part of a middle-management vampire in The Wreathing.

    His co-star is Jodie Ricks, swimwear model turned actress, who confides in Charles that she is in terrible trouble! Not only is she being blackmailed over some compromising photos, but she is also carrying the baby of the film's producer, Elliot Roth, who wants nothing to do with her. Then things take an even nastier turn when it appears that someone is trying to kill Jodie...

    Always keen to help a damsel in distress, Charles sets about trying to solve the mystery...

    Starring Bill Nighy and Martine McCutcheon and dramatised by Jeremy Front. Written by Jeremy Front, based on the novel by Simon Brett.
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    1 hr and 49 mins
  • Daylight Robbery (R.D. Wingfield)

    Daylight Robbery (R.D. Wingfield)
    Jun 19 2026
    "'Elderly lady living alone in remote house, willing to take in paying guests."

    When Miss Pickering puts this ad in the newspaper, she has an ulterior motive. So have the four gentlemen who reply in this thrilling crime drama by RD Wingfield.

    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

    Directed at BBC Bristol by John Cardy. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1977.
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    43 mins
  • Christie's Poirot and the Veiled Lady

    Christie's Poirot and the Veiled Lady
    Jun 17 2026
    A mysterious woman arrives at Hercule Poirot’s apartment, her face hidden behind a thick veil and her voice filled with urgency. She claims to be the victim of blackmail and begs Poirot to recover a compromising photograph before it can ruin her reputation. But as Poirot begins to investigate, he quickly suspects that the story—and the woman herself—may not be exactly what they seem. In Agatha Christie’s clever and suspenseful tale, Poirot must look past disguises and deception to uncover the truth behind “Hercule Poirot and the Veiled Lady.”
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    21 mins
  • The Lord of the Witch Doctors (Suspense)

    The Lord of the Witch Doctors (Suspense)
    Jun 14 2026
    The Lord of the Witch Doctors marks the very first appearance of the series’ iconic host, The Man in Black, whose ominous introductions would become a defining element of the show. In this eerie tale, a man ventures into a world of dark rituals and mysterious forces, where superstition and reality blur in unsettling ways.

    As he encounters a powerful figure known as the “Lord of the Witch Doctors,” the story builds an atmosphere thick with dread, suggesting that some forces, ancient and unknowable, are far beyond human control. Guided by the chilling presence of the Man in Black, this episode sets the tone for decades of unforgettable radio drama, blending exotic mystery with psychological terror. It’s not just a story... it’s the beginning of Suspense as listeners would come to know it.
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    29 mins