The Four Just Men
by Edgar Wallace
Adapted in two parts by Colin Davis
Directed by David Hitchinson
Broadcast 2 and 9 July 1990, BBC World Service
160/44; 100 MB total; sound quality excellent
The Four Just Men, first published in 1905, was the novel that made Edgar Wallace famous as a writer of detective thrillers. A Spanish resistance leader's safety in England is threatened by the passage through Parliament of the Aliens Extradition Bill. The minister responsible receives a message from four mysterious figures, 'The Four Just Men', warning him that he faces death unless he withdraws the legislation. Wallace maintains the suspense and excitement as the police struggle to protect the minister before the deadline imposed by the conspirators is reached.
Cast:
Carter, the reporter ...... Mark Straker
George Manfred ............ David March
Raymond Poiccart .......... David King
Leon Gonsalez ............. Donald Gee
Thery alias Saimont ....... John Bull
Sir Philip Ramon .......... Geoffrey Whitehead
Editor .................... Christopher Scott
Welby/Commissioner ........ Ken Cumberlidge
D.S. Falmouth ............. Henry Stamper
Member of Parliament/Billy Marks ....... Danny Schiller
Member of Parliament/ Bains/Gillespie .. Charles Simpson
Technical Presentation by Keith Perrin
Author Bio: Edgar Wallace was a soldier, poet, war correspondent, reporter, author and playwright. He wrote more than 170 books, which have been translated into 28 languages and sales of which have exceeded 50 million copies. Over 160 films have been made from his books - more than any other author. He was working on the original screenplay for King Kong when he died. In the 1920s one of Wallace's many publishers claimed that a quarter of all books read in England were written by him.
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I suppose it's not rocket science, but I didn't even know an audio drama of this particular story existed. This is one of those books/stories that I've always come back to. I just love it.
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23/08/12
Thanks Rick for another goody.
Robert Johnson
Yet another upgrade to my files!
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