8 part serial from the BBC 1958

Posted by Mike Stevens on April 15, 2017 at 11:21pm

Lady in a Fog 

Robert Beatty stars as Philip Odell in this eight-part serial, first broadcast on BBC Radio in 1958. 

Irish private eye Philip Odell made his debut on the BBC Light Programme in 1947. Such was the popularity of the eponymous radio detective that the series – which ran until 1961 – spawned several novels and even a 1952 feature film. 

In this thrilling serial, Odell is en route from London to Dublin when he makes a date with old friend Heather McMara. But he finds himself mixing business with pleasure when she asks for his help. Her brother Ricky was recently found drowned, and she suspects murder. Reluctantly, Odell agrees to investigate. 

The key to the mystery seems to be a mysterious lady in a mink coat – but as the body count rises, can Odell find her and discover the truth? 

This full-cast drama by Lester Powell features Robert Beatty as Odell, with Sheila Manahan as Heather McMara. Among the supporting cast are Mary Wimbush, James Thomason, John Bennett, Jeffrey Segal, June Tobin, David March, Trevor Martin and members of the BBC Drama Repertory Company. 

https://www.mediafire.com/folder/5rf61ny18jtoh/Ser

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  • Gypsy April 19, 2017 at 2:03pm

    Thanks so much for this, Mike, and thanks to William Warren for the heads up on the time required.  I always like to know how much time I need to allot for listening.  Mysteries especially I like to hear to the end.

    Gypsy

  • Robert Flood April 18, 2017 at 11:43pm

    Dear Mike,

    Thanks so much for this offering.  I enjoy so much at night listening to a good mystery.

    Bob

  • Peter Gordon April 18, 2017 at 11:16am

    Can't wait to begin this series. Very many thanks.

  • David Knight April 17, 2017 at 10:24am

    Brilliant Mike - Thank you! 

  • william warren April 17, 2017 at 8:15am

    Superb!!

    I was looking for a twist at the end; but I didn't see that one coming.

    Many thanks for a very enjoyable 4 hours.

  • Kurt L NYC April 16, 2017 at 2:42pm

    Thank you.

  • Robert April 16, 2017 at 2:26pm

    Thank You

  • abby April 16, 2017 at 7:17am

    Thanks so much!!

  • Couch Potato April 16, 2017 at 6:51am

    Thank you!

  • David Holman April 16, 2017 at 4:19am

    I don't know where you found this rare serial Mike,but thank you very much for sharing it! Really appreciated:)

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