Toby Jones brings Edgar Wallace’s wonderful yet little-known character of PC Lee to life in 10 charming and witty tales.
Written in 1910, Wallace wrote a series of 24 short stories featuring street-wise London police constable PC Lee. Wallace himself features in some, with PC Lee recounting his adventures as a bobby on the beat in and around the district of Notting Dale.
1) Mr Simmons' Profession
There's a mysterious new local resident and PC Lee is asked to keep an eye on him. The local underworld is curious but quite what the stranger does, nobody knows.
2) A Man of Note
PC Lee muses on the value of education and how young Albert's life changed dramatically as a result.
3 How He Lost His Moustache
When a notorious local criminal's wife asks for help, PC Lee decides to take matters into his own hands.
4 Sergeant Run-a-Mile
PC Lee considers the value of friendship among the constabulary, and how their best allies are policemen - but also their worst enemies too.
5 The Snatchers
When Mr Simmy's electric thief-catcher fails to stop him losing his stock, PC Lee has an ingenious solution.
6 A Case for Angel Esquire
A cashier is attacked in an alleyway and £500 disappears without a trace, so Mr Angel is summoned from the Yard.
7 Mouldy The Scrivener
The story of a dubious character named Mouldy, as PC Lee charts his adventures as a literary criminal
8 The General Practitioner
Swearing he has left the tale-pitching business, Toppy White aims to show PC Lee what `real genius can do'.
9 Pear Drops
PC Lee recalls a case from back in his Lambeth days involving anarchists, bombs and confectionery.
10 The Silence of PC Hirley
PC Lee investigates the mystery of the Ladbroke Gardens murder, and discovers a distinct sting in the tale.
Produced by Joanna Green.
Author Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace was born on 1 April 1875 to actress Polly Richards. At nine days old, he was adopted by a Billingsgate fish porter. Aged 11, he began his working life on Fleet Street selling newspapers at Ludgate Circus.
He became a prolific writer of numerous bestselling novels (including the Four Just Men and Mr JG Reeder series) and many plays, poetry and non-fiction. Specialising in the crime genre, PC Lee was his first venture into the world of the short story.
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Bob
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Roger
William, thanks much!
William! You are a STAR!!! I can't wait to listen to these stories, and I really appreciate your posting them!! Thank you once again!!!!
Abby :)
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