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Set in the 1980s in the fictional Cutlers' Grammar School in Sheffield, it follows a group of history pupils preparing for the Oxbridge entrance exams.

The Lady in the Van is a true story by British author, Alan Bennett. The radio play includes Maggie Smith playing Miss Shepherd.

First lured by its promises, the two boys will soon discover the diabolical truth about the carnival.

Derek Jacobi and Hayley Atwell lead an all-star cast in a thrilling dramatization, re-imagining Ray Bradbury's timeless fable of doomed Martian colonization.

The radio drama aired in the 1950s and became one of America's most beloved series. Gunsmoke episodes, including ones featuring figures like Billy the Kid, often blended historical elements with fiction for dramatic effect.

The Hadley family lives in an automated house called "the Happy life Home", filled with machines that aid them in completing everyday tasks. (from the Mike Walker stage play).

The Smile is set in a dystopian future where civilization has been ravaged by war. The story follows a young boy named Tom, who stands in line to view a fragment of the Mona Lisa, one of the few remnants of art and beauty left in the world. (read by Peter Whitman).

The story of a middle-class housewife, Mildred Pierce, and her attempts to maintain her family's social position during the Great Depression. Mildred separates from Bert, her unemployed husband, and sets out to support herself and her children.

A couple decides to cheat a rich woman staying at their house who's a victim of amnesia.

The story begins with Lord Montbarry, who breaks off his engagement to Agnes Lockwood and marries the enigmatic Countess Narona. Montbarry and the Countess travel to Venice, where they stay in a decaying palazzo. Shortly after, Montbarry dies under mysterious circumstances, and his courier, Ferrari, vanishes. The palazzo is eventually turned into a hotel, and Agnes, along with Montbarry's family, visits it. The eerie atmosphere of the hotel heightens as strange occurrences unfold.

The Painted Veil, originally a novel by W. Somerset Maugham, follows the story of Kitty Fane, a British woman in the 1920s. Kitty, trapped in a loveless marriage with her husband Walter, a bacteriologist, engages in an affair with a charming colonial official, Charles Townsend. When Walter discovers her infidelity, he gives her an ultimatum: accompany him to a cholera-stricken region in China or face public disgrace.

The Painted Veil, originally a novel by W. Somerset Maugham, follows the story of Kitty Fane, a British woman in the 1920s. Kitty, trapped in a loveless marriage with her husband Walter, a bacteriologist, engages in an affair with a charming colonial official, Charles Townsend. When Walter discovers her infidelity, he gives her an ultimatum: accompany him to a cholera-stricken region in China or face public disgrace.

The Painted Veil, originally a novel by W. Somerset Maugham, follows the story of Kitty Fane, a British woman in the 1920s. Kitty, trapped in a loveless marriage with her husband Walter, a bacteriologist, engages in an affair with a charming colonial official, Charles Townsend. When Walter discovers her infidelity, he gives her an ultimatum: accompany him to a cholera-stricken region in China or face public disgrace.

The Painted Veil, originally a novel by W. Somerset Maugham, follows the story of Kitty Fane, a British woman in the 1920s. Kitty, trapped in a loveless marriage with her husband Walter, a bacteriologist, engages in an affair with a charming colonial official, Charles Townsend. When Walter discovers her infidelity, he gives her an ultimatum: accompany him to a cholera-stricken region in China or face public disgrace.

The Painted Veil, originally a novel by W. Somerset Maugham, follows the story of Kitty Fane, a British woman in the 1920s. Kitty, trapped in a loveless marriage with her husband Walter, a bacteriologist, engages in an affair with a charming colonial official, Charles Townsend. When Walter discovers her infidelity, he gives her an ultimatum: accompany him to a cholera-stricken region in China or face public disgrace.

The story is set in Scotland in 1736 and revolves around the political turmoil of the time and one woman's quest for justice.

The story is set in Scotland in 1736 and revolves around the political turmoil of the time and one woman's quest for justice.

The story follows Mr. Cullender, a resourceful yet low-born caddie and manservant, as he embarks on a gripping quest to uncover the truth behind a double murder. The play is rich in period detail and intrigue, showcasing Rankin's talent for weaving suspenseful narratives.

In 1978, a beautiful young girl is found dead in her Paris apartment on the Champs- Elysées at the age of 25, a bullet through her heart. Was she murdered - as her father believes or did she commit suicide, as the Police Inspector initially concludes? "Murder in Paris" is based on real-life events surrounding the tragic death of Marie-Jo Simenon, daughter of Georges Simenon, the world-famous mystery writer and author of the 'Inspector Maigret' novels.

The story revolves around a group of old friends who gather for dinner, only to have their evening disrupted by the resurfacing of a haunting memory from the past. This revelation changes their lives forever.

On a stormy night, in the fen country, two prison wardens and a convicted murderess take shelter in the convent. Sarat Carn, is on her way to the gallows for the murder of her brother.

Set against the backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. The story follows Johnny Shawfield, who retreats to a remote hotel in the Highlands to escape the chaos of his life in London. However, his plans for peace are disrupted when he learns of a modern-day killer lurking in the area.

Charles Dickens' The Mystery of Edwin Drood—a fascinating and unfinished work! It was his final novel, left incomplete due to his sudden death in 1870. The book is a blend of mystery and drama, centered around Edwin Drood's disappearance and presumed murder, with a cast of intriguing characters, including the enigmatic John Jasper and Rosa Bud.

Part 4 Charles Dickens' The Mystery of Edwin Drood—a fascinating and unfinished work! It was his final novel, left incomplete due to his sudden death in 1870. The book is a blend of mystery and drama, centred around Edwin Drood's disappearance and presumed murder, with a cast of intriguing characters, including the enigmatic John Jasper and Rosa Bud.

Part 2 Arrival Charles Dickens' The Mystery of Edwin Drood—a fascinating and unfinished work! It was his final novel, left incomplete due to his sudden death in 1870. The book is a blend of mystery and drama, centred around Edwin Drood's disappearance and presumed murder, with a cast of intriguing characters, including the enigmatic John Jasper and Rosa Bud.

Part 2 A Disappearance Charles Dickens' The Mystery of Edwin Drood—a fascinating and unfinished work! It was his final novel, left incomplete due to his sudden death in 1870. The book is a blend of mystery and drama, centred around Edwin Drood's disappearance and presumed murder, with a cast of intriguing characters, including the enigmatic John Jasper and Rosa Bud.

Part 1 Orphan  Charles Dickens' The Mystery of Edwin Drood—a fascinating and unfinished work! It was his final novel, left incomplete due to his sudden death in 1870. The book is a blend of mystery and drama, centred around Edwin Drood's disappearance and presumed murder, with a cast of intriguing characters, including the enigmatic John Jasper and Rosa Bud. The incomplete nature of the story has led to countless theories and adaptations as readers try to piece together Dickens' intended ending.

The story unfolds during the National Eisteddfod of Wales, a prestigious festival celebrating Welsh literature, music, and culture. The plot revolves around the mysterious murder of Rhodri Rogers, a Welsh-American poet, during a live televised crowning ceremony. Detective Chief Superintendent John Wright, who happens to be on holiday, is called upon to investigate this high-profile case.

In the 1930s the Ballet Stroganoff opens its London season with Petrushka. But Petrushka is shot before he can take his curtain call. Anyone in the company could have done the murder enter Det Insp Quill of Scotland Yard.

In Eric Pringle's atmospheric love story set in the early 19th century, the Reverend Daniel Strickland and his two maiden sisters leave their home in comfortable Berkshire to begin a new life in the wilderness of Lancashire.

An actor's obsession with a bizarre murder in Victorian theatreland sparks a deadly confrontation. A psychological ghost story by Jo Anderson.

Here are Two of the celebrated French author Guy de Maupassant's short stories these works were adapted by BBC Radio.

Here are four of the celebrated French author Guy de Maupassant's short stories these works were adapted by BBC Radio.

Here are four of the celebrated French author Guy de Maupassant's short stories these works were adapted by BBC Radio.

The radio play adaptation of We the Accused by Ernest Raymond is a gripping drama based on his novel. It tells the story of Paul Pressett, a schoolmaster who commits a crime of passion, leading to a dramatic manhunt, trial, and a haunting conclusion. The play was adapted by Denis Constanduros and originally aired as part of BBC's Saturday-Night Theatre on December 4, 1971.

"The Devil's Minister" by Alistair Mair is a gripping radio drama that was adapted for the BBC's Saturday Night Theatre. The story follows Hugh Collins, a socio-anthropologist who decides to settle in Northwest Scotland, where he grew up. His return to this familiar yet mysterious setting leads him to encounter a chilling figure known as "The Devil's Minister." The plot weaves together themes of mystery, suspense, and the supernatural, as Collins unravels the secrets surrounding a peculiar death that occurred aboard a ship off Africa.

The Target and The Heart of Kali. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

The King of Owanatu, The Boiling Sea and Carnival in Vienna. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

The Price of the Head, The Coward and Two and Two Makes Four. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

The Eye of Evil, Flood on the Goodwins and Night of the Guns. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

Judgment Day at Crippled Deer, The Dark Wall and The Birds. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

An Ordinary Man ,Benchillina and the Fisherman and Blood Waters. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

The Scarlet Plague, Affair at Mandrake and The Adversary. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

Violent Night, The second Shot and The Return. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

Zero Hour, Elementals and The Bird of Paradise. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

The Abominable Snowman, The Log and The Untouchable. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

The Man from Tomorrow, The Game and Train from Olbiefelde. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

The Notebook, The Red Forest and The Thirteenth Trunk. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

A Source of Irritation, The Out- Station and Open Boat.  Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

The Voyages of Sinbad, Clear for Action and The Far Away Island. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

The Vessel of Wrath, North of Polaris and A Good Thing. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

El Guitarero, Derelict and Lily and the Colonel. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

The Invader, A Sleeping Draught and Classified Secret.  Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

The Island, The Man with the Steel Teeth and Pressure. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

Jetsam, I saw Myself Running and The Tramp. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

A Matter of Conscience, Diary of a Madman and A Study in Wax. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

Four Went Home, The Man Who Liked Dickens and Conquerors Isle. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

The Return, The Loup-Garou and Incident in Quito. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

The Price of the Head, Robert of Huntingdon and The Running Man. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

A Rough Shoot, the Silent Horror and Gringo. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

The Earthman, The Gladiator and Up Periscope. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

The Follower, The Island and Macao. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

Conquest, A Bullet for Mr Smith and The Killer Mine. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

A Passenger to Bali, Wild Jack Rhett and The Cave. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

Journey into Fear, Funeral Fires and This Side of Nowhere. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

Seven Hours to Freedom, Earth Abides Part 1 & 2 Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

A Sleeping Draught, Roulette and The Power of Hammer. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

The Red Forest, The Footprint and Crossing Paris. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

The Yellow Wake, Poison and Two Came Back.  Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

Sundown, Blood Bath and Shark Bait. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

Command, The Big Sponge and Serenade for a Cobra. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

The Man who stole the Bible, The Rim of Terror and Pass to Berlin. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

The Golden Snake, The Shanghai Document and Something for Nothing. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

Danger at Matacumbe ,Green Splotches and Ambassador of Poker. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

The Red Mark, The Man Who Won the War and Port Royal Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

Present Tense, The Out Limit and Two if by Sea. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

Seeds of Greed, The Pistol and Treasure Inc. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

Command, Border Town and Figure a Dame. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

Plunder of the Sun, Maracas and Letter from Jason. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

The Sure Thing, Night in Havana and Flood on the Goodwins. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

The General Died at Dawn, The Great Impersonation and The Fortune of Vargas. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

The Adaptive Ultimate, Confidential Agent and When the Man comes, follow Him.  Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

Conquerors Isle, He Who Rides the Tiger and Finger Doom. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

The Lost Special, Orient Express and Red Wine. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

SS San Pedro, A Dream of Armageddon and The Man Who could Work Miracles. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

The Match, Beau Geste and A Tooth for Paul Revere. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

The Fourth Man, John Jock Todd and The Time Machine. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

She, Habit and The Fugitive. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

Action, The Brute and The Drums of the Fore and Aft. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

The Vanishing Lady, Snake Doctor and Ancient Sorceries. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

Leinengen vs the Ants, Papa Benjamin and Three Good Witnesses. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

Back for Christmas, Confession and The Second-Class Passenger. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

Taboo, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge and Wild Orange's. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

Log of the Evening Star, Misfortunes Isle and A shipment of Mute Fate. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

The Young Man with the Cream Tarts, Casting the Runes and The Country of the Blind. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

The Fall of the House of Usher, Pollock and The Porroh Man and Evening Primrose. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

The Fourth Man, The Most Dangerous Game and A Shipment of Mute Fate. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

Typhoon, The Sire de Maletroits Door and The Ring of Thoth. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

Operation Fleur de Lis, The Diamond as Big as the Ritz and The Man who would be King. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

How Love Came to Professor Guildea , The Grove of Ashtaroth and Jimmy Goggles ... the God. Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954.

"The Necklace" (original title: "La Parure") is a famous short story by French author Guy de Maupassant, first published in 1884. The story is set in Paris and follows the life of Mathilde Loisel, a middle-class woman who dreams of luxury and wealth.

Inspector McDowell Investigates is a gripping new series by J.A. McKenzie, featuring the tenacious Inspector McDowell, in this episode McDowell is sent to protect Governor-General Alex Dell a man with many enemies.

Inspector McDowell Investigates is a gripping new series by J.A. McKenzie, introducing the tenacious Inspector McDowell. In Tory Island, the thrilling first instalment, Inspector McDowell returns reluctantly to the rugged island of his birth and is asked to help to unravel the harrowing murder of a ten-year-old boy.

Kraut End Mystery, The Final Problem and His Last Bow.

A Problem at Oxford, The Shrunken Head and The Crouch End Mystery.

Tragedy at Nettlebed, The Unpaid Debt, The Vanishing Quaker and The Young Visitor

The Neen River Mystery, The Return of Irene Adler, The Longworth Cove Mystery and The Porter Muse Mystery.

The Sarussi Pearls, The Man Who Came in from the Fog, Raynor Road Case and The Counter Assassin.

A Hollow Victory, The Rubber Faced Man, David Rensburgs's Will and Lack of Evidence.

Lizard Point, The Italian Intrigue, The Bloemhof Diamond and An Item of Cartography

The Eldest Son, Fog Over London, The Pushkin Papers and A Friend in Need.

A Matter of Conscience, The Snow of Brendan Woods, The Model Wife and The Missing Inventor.

The Lulworth Cove Mystery, The Waldhausen Experiment, The Field Bazaar and The Beaumont Affair

The Auction of an Oxford Crown, Death at Long Oakley, The Curious Case of Ira Pasha and The Greater Price

The Tragedy at Torridge Lodge, The Gray Goose, A Matter of Deduction and The Basilton Estate.

A gripping mystery novel set in the Scottish Highlands. The story follows Johnny Shawfield, who seeks refuge from his troubled life in London by staying at Mrs. Forbes' hotel. However, his plans for peace are disrupted when he learns about a modern-day killer lurking in the Pass of Glencoe, a place already haunted by ancient murders. As Johnny navigates the dangers around him, he realizes that he might be the next victim.

The story revolves around Colonel Brereton, the local military commander, who faces immense pressure as law and order break down, and the city is looted and burned. The authorities are powerless to control the rioters, and Brereton must decide whether to take drastic measures, despite his strong sense of honour.

"Lord Balfour: The Montrose Ghost" is a radio play based on a short story by Harold Balfour, Lord Balfour of Inchrye. The story is set in the spring of 1915 at the Royal Flying Corps Station in Montrose, Scotland. The plot revolves around a ghost that haunts the airfield, and only Desmond Little knows the reason behind its presence and the price that must be paid.

The Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov is a riveting science fiction novel set in a future where Earth is overpopulated, and humans live in vast enclosed cities. Detective Elijah Baley is tasked with solving a murder mystery that leads him to confront deep-seated prejudices against the robot population.

A gripping radio drama set during a hot August Bank Holiday in a small seaside town. The story unfolds as panic and disaster strike when it is discovered that rabies has broken out. The plot revolves around the efforts to control the outbreak, protect the people, and find the culprit responsible for bringing the disease into the country.

"The Twisted Image" by James Follett the story begins with two police officers discovering the body of a local businessman's wife in the boot of his Rolls-Royce, which was stolen from outside his shop in the new town centre. It's a classic whodunit with a futuristic twist.

"The House on the Borderland" is a classic supernatural horror novel. The story is presented as a manuscript found by two men, Tonnison and Berreggnog, in the ruins of a strange house. The manuscript, written by an unnamed protagonist, recounts his bizarre and terrifying experiences while living in an isolated house in rural Ireland.

The story follows an inventor known simply as "The Time Traveler," who builds a machine capable of traveling through time. During a dinner party, he recounts his extraordinary journey to his skeptical guests. He travels to the distant future, discovering a world populated by the gentle, child-like Eloi and the mysterious, underground-dwelling Morlocks. He uncovers a dark secret about the relationship between the two species and witnesses the eventual decline of Earth.

Peter Barlow had both the motive and opportunity to kill James Gurney Hansford but he hadn’t done it. For two years now he had suffered another man’s punishment, two years of a life sentence for murder he had not committed. Only one man believed in his innocence and that man helped him escape.

This thirteen-part series is considered one of the most faithful adaptations of Mary Shelley's classic novel.

the South African radio play adaptation of "The Hound of the Baskervilles". This version brings Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery to life with engaging performances and atmospheric soundscapes. Enjoy the thrilling tale of the legendary hound and the detective's quest to uncover the truth!

the South African radio play adaptation of "The Hound of the Baskervilles". This version brings Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery to life with engaging performances and atmospheric soundscapes. Enjoy the thrilling tale of the legendary hound and the detective's quest to uncover the truth!

the South African radio play adaptation of "The Hound of the Baskervilles".  This version brings Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery to life with engaging performances and atmospheric soundscapes. Enjoy the thrilling tale of the legendary hound and the detective's quest to uncover the truth!

the South African radio play adaptation of "The Hound of the Baskervilles".  This version brings Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery to life with engaging performances and atmospheric soundscapes. Enjoy the thrilling tale of the legendary hound and the detective's quest to uncover the truth!

the South African radio play adaptation of "The Hound of the Baskervilles". This version brings Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery to life with engaging performances and atmospheric soundscapes. Enjoy the thrilling tale of the legendary hound and the detective's quest to uncover the truth!

the South African radio play adaptation of "The Hound of the Baskervilles". This version brings Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery to life with engaging performances and atmospheric soundscapes. Enjoy the thrilling tale of the legendary hound and the detective's quest to uncover the truth!

the South African radio play adaptation of "The Hound of the Baskervilles". This version brings Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery to life with engaging performances and atmospheric soundscapes. Enjoy the thrilling tale of the legendary hound and the detective's quest to uncover the truth!

the South African radio play adaptation of "The Hound of the Baskervilles". This version brings Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery to life with engaging performances and atmospheric soundscapes. Enjoy the thrilling tale of the legendary hound and the detective's quest to uncover the truth!

"The Calendar" by Edgar Wallace is a thrilling mystery set in the world of horse racing. The story revolves around a racehorse owner who impulsively agrees to throw a big race and then faces the consequences of his decision. The plot thickens as the characters navigate the high-stakes world of racing, with twists and turns that keep the audience on the edge of their seats.

The story of Lucy Honeychurch and her adventures in Italy to life through engaging performances and soundscapes. Enjoy the journey through Edwardian-era England and Italy!

"Sea Fever" by Sheila Hodgson is a radio play that revolves around the character Dennis Vyner, whose financial empire collapses. In a desperate bid to escape his troubles, Dennis devises a plan to disappear during a luxury cruise. However, he needs the assistance of both his wife and his girlfriend to execute this scheme

"The Tunnel" by John Vincent is a radio play that aired on BBC Radio 4 on May 5, 1973. The plot revolves around a group of characters who plan to tunnel into a jeweler's shop from a nearby house. The main characters include Bert Duncan, Harry Prescott, and Inspector Meadows, among others. The story is a classic heist drama, filled with suspense and tension as the characters execute their plan. The play is well-regarded for its engaging plot and strong performances by the cast.

The story follows the life of Don Fabrizio Corbera, Prince of Salina, as he witnesses the decline of the Sicilian aristocracy and the rise of the bourgeoisie. The novel is known for its rich descriptions, historical context, and exploration of themes such as power, change, and decay.

In this episode, the plot revolves around Robin Hood and his band of merry men in Sherwood Forest. Neddie Seagoon, as Robin Hood, leads his band of outlaws in various comedic and chaotic adventures.

In this episode, the plot revolves around the invention of the aeroplane. Neddie Seagoon and his comrades are involved in a comedic and chaotic adventure as they attempt to create a flying machine. The story humorously explores the challenges and absurd events that arise during their endeavour.

In this episode, Neddie Seagoon finds himself in Paris with no means of support except his National Health braces. Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty get him a booking at the exotic Enrico Club in South America, where he is billed as a nude piano dancer. The story humorously explores the chaotic events that unfold as Neddie navigates this absurd situation.

In this episode, the plot revolves around a mysterious white box guarded by a tiger with influenza in the little Essex hamlet of Great Bardfield. Major Grytpype-Thynne and Counsellor Moriarty are anxious for a young Neddie to transport the box to Khartoum, where Major Bloodnok is holding an exhibition of British snow.

In this episode, young Ned Seagoon is sent behind the Iron Curtain to sabotage the Hungarian national football team, aiming to revive Britain's sporting prestige. The action takes place in various locations, including a stadium near Budapest, a British Embassy in Haywards Heath, a haddock stretching factory in Petrograd, and outside a deserted maternity home in Mayfair.

In this episode, the plot revolves around a parody of the popular television game show "What's My Line?" Neddie Seagoon, along with other characters like Hercules Grytpype-Thynne and Major Bloodnok, participate in a series of comedic and chaotic events as they try to guess each other's occupations through mime and other humorous antics.

In this episode, the plot revolves around Lord Cretinby, who lives in the charming hamlet of Brodley-on-Cleet. He believes he is secure in his country seat, but he is shot, poisoned, and stabbed by an unknown assailant. To hide his tracks, the assailant removes not only the body but also the scene of the crime to an unfashionable hotel in Paris. Inspector Neddie Seagoon is responsible for solving the mystery.

In this episode, the plot revolves around 'Beau,' who recently graduated from Cambridge along with his fellow graduates Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne. They attend a ball at Oxley Towers, where Lady Seagoon's famous 'Blue Shower' diamond, worth a king's ransom, is stolen. By the time the police arrive, 'Beau' has decided to join the Foreign Legion. He faces disaster after disaster until he is forced to join an Arab raiding party disguised as Riff-Raff. Eventually, he returns to Fort Zinderneuf with the plans of the secret wash-houses of Charing Cross Station and is decorated with the Legion D'Honeure 3rd Class for emptying Arab dustbins in the heat of battle.

In this episode, the Goons find themselves living in the year 1600, during which they bury a priceless treasure at the Tower of London. Simultaneously, they are in the year 1957, where they set out to discover the treasure. The story humorously explores the switching between these two time periods and the comedic events that unfold.

In this episode, the plot revolves around a Spanish galleon that sank in Loch Lomond six hundred years ago, carrying a treasure. Neddie Seagoon embarks on an adventure to claim his McHeritance, but Grytpype-Thynne has other plans. The story humorously explores the chaotic events that unfold as Neddie tries to retrieve the treasure.

In this episode, Royal tiddlywinks champion Neddie Seagoon has been popping little buttons into a cup at the Palace but there's still no sign of a knighthood. He's the laughing stock of the tiddlywink world, and only the destruction of the tiddleywink hoard in Cambridge can salvage his reputation. Count Jim 'Groins' Moriarty reveals the secret of rocket boots to the Cambridge Leaping Team, and guest John Snagge may ask Ned to hand in his tiddlies. Only a button-bursting rendition of the Tiddlywink Song (to the tune of "Men of Harlech") can restore Royal favor.

In this episode, Ed Hurn, the lively radio reporter, is sent to cover a dangerous assignment in the Republic of Yacabaku, where the newly-elected President, Mr. Neddie Tom Dick Harry Seagoon, is to be installed. However, all is not well, and there are rumors of a coup. President Seagoon is in danger, and the story humorously reveals how his brilliant stratagem saves the situation—and his life.

In this episode, the story opens at the bottom of Mount Snowdon in a little Welsh village. One bitter winter night, a terror-stricken madman runs down the mountain, claiming that a monster is on the loose. Neddie Seagoon is tasked with capturing the monster, especially since there's a five-pound reward. With the help of Moriarty, Grytpype-Thynne, and Major Bloodnok, Seagoon embarks on a comedic and chaotic journey to find the monster.

In this episode, Ed Hurn, the lively radio reporter, is sent to cover a dangerous assignment in the Republic of Yacabaku, where the newly-elected President, Mr. Neddie Tom Dick Harry Seagoon, is to be installed. However, all is not well, and there are rumors of a coup. President Seagoon is in danger, and the story humorously reveals how his brilliant stratagem saves the situation—and his life.

In this episode, the plot revolves around the end of the world, as predicted by Eccles. The story follows Neddie Seagoon and other characters as they navigate various comedic and chaotic events leading up to the supposed apocalypse.

In this episode, the plot revolves around Fred Fu-Manchu, who seeks revenge after losing a saxophone contest to Major Bloodnok at the Great Exhibition in 1895. Fu-Manchu concocts a deadly brew that causes anyone who drinks it to make people explode by pointing their finger.

In this episode, the plot is set in the London Stock Exchange in 1882, where tin, wool, and rain are falling, and there's talk of the Bank rate going up. Neddie Seagoon is entrusted with putting the Sterling in the key of G to save the Pound.

In this episode, Henry Albert Sebastopol Queen Victoria Crun wants a telephone installed, and the job falls to Neddie Seagoon. However, when Seagoon arrives at Crun's house, he finds out that Crun has moved to 17a Africa, and odd numbers are on the other side of the continent. Seagoon is accompanied by Bluebottle and Eccles on this absurd journey.

In this episode, the plot revolves around the building of a bridge over the River Tay, with a comedic twist. The story includes various humorous situations and absurd events that are typical of "The Goon Show." The episode was created to celebrate the two-hundredth anniversary of the poet Robert Burns, although the connection to the bridge is part of the show's surreal humor.

In this episode, Neddie Seagoon is the governor of Dartmoor Prison, which is facing a crisis due to a lack of prisoners. Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty offer to help by supplying convicts at a reduced rate.

In this episode, Neddie Toulouse-Lautrec buys a twenty-foot easel to make himself look taller when he's not standing by it. Moriarty decides he needs the easel for his collection, and everyone decides they need Neddie's wife, Fifi. The story is set in Paris in 1880 and is filled with love, intrigue, and comedic chaos.

In this episode, the plot involves a mysterious chemical that, when applied to the tail of a military shirt, explodes when the wearer sits down.

In this episode, the birthday celebrations of the Sultan of Dhurtistan have to be postponed as no volunteer victim is available for his annual exploding ceremony. Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne, as usual, discover in postman Neddie Seagoon a perfect 'charley.'

In this episode, the plot revolves around the efforts to rid Trafalgar Square of starlings. The story includes various humorous situations and absurd events that are typical of "The Goon Show." The episode was recorded without musicians or an audience, and it was produced by Peter Eton.

In this episode, the plot revolves around the German spy Levingrin and the original designs of the Union Jack, the Union Jim, and the Union Dick. Neddie Seagoon, our cowardly hero, is tasked with tracking down these designs. His off-tune interpretation of 'La da die, dum die dum, lum da die dum' provides access to vital information concerning the disguise of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra as a Bavarian cabbage patch. The story is set in circa 1914.

"The Spon Plague" is yet another classic episode from "The Goon Show." In this episode, the story centers around a fictitious and absurd plague that strikes the characters, leading to a series of hilarious and chaotic events. As always, Spike Milligan's writing is filled with clever wordplay, surreal humor, and nonsensical situations.

In this episode, the story revolves around the haunting of Tintagel, adding a humorous twist to the ghostly theme. As always, the characters, including Neddie Seagoon, Eccles, and Major Bloodnok, find themselves in the middle of absurd and hilarious situations.

In this episode, the plot typically revolves around a mysterious suitcase from Spain, leading to a series of comedic and absurd events. As always, the show's unique blend of wit and humor is on full display, with the characters getting into all sorts of trouble and ridiculous situations.

The episode features the usual cast of characters, including Neddie Seagoon, Eccles, and Major Bloodnok, as they navigate the challenges and hilarity of space exploration. With their trademark wit and surreal humor, the gang turns even the most outlandish scenarios into comedic gold.

The plot revolves around a theft of six ingots of pure gold from the Bank of England, which leads to a series of chaotic and hilarious events. As usual, the characters Neddie Seagoon, Eccles, and Major Bloodnok find themselves entangled in the absurdity of the situation.

The plot revolves around the characters finding themselves in a story that doesn't have an ending. As the title suggests, it's a play on the famous Luigi Pirandello play "Six Characters in Search of an Author."

"The Sinking of Westminster Pier" is another delightful episode from "The Goon Show." In this episode, the gang concocts a zany plan to sink Westminster Pier. As always, the show's unique blend of absurdity and wit shines through, with the characters getting into all sorts of mischief and ridiculous situations.

Ah, "The Silver Dubloons" is another classic episode from "The Goon Show". In this episode, the characters embark on a treasure hunt for silver doubloons, with their usual mix of absurdity and hilarity. The plot typically involves the scheming of Major Bloodnok, the cunning of Grytpype-Thynne, and the bumbling antics of Neddie Seagoon.

The "Silent Bugler" sketch is one of the many memorable episodes. In this episode, the gang gets involved in a hilarious misadventure centered around a bugler who is supposed to play, but the twist is he's silent, leading to a series of comedic situations.

In this episode, the plot revolves around the siege of Fort Night, where Neddie Seagoon and his comrades face various comedic and chaotic challenges.

In this episode, one of Britain's far-flung outposts is in danger. Only one man can restore the situation—Lieutenant Harry Seagoon, who leaves post-haste for the besieged Fort Thud (close to the frontier of Waziristan) with the plans of a Union Jack in his pocket. However, the Fort has been built on shifting sands and is traveling north at the rate of twenty miles a day. The story humorously explores what happens when the Fort crosses the frontier into Waziristan.

In this episode, the plot revolves around the search for the mythical paradise of Shangri-La. Neddie Seagoon, along with other characters like Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty, embarks on a comedic and chaotic journey to find this elusive utopia.

"The Goon Show" is a British radio comedy program that aired from 1951 to 1960. It was created by Spike Milligan, who also starred in the show alongside Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers. The show is renowned for its surreal humor, absurd plots, and innovative use of sound effects and music.

In this episode, the plot revolves around a sinister plan laid bare by the discovery of a dreaded corpse in an empty matchbox. Neddie Seagoon embarks on a desperate hunt to clear his name of a fearful stigma. The story reveals the true truth behind the last of the great chained escritoires in Piccadilly Circus and the fiendish contents it contained.

In this episode, the scene opens with a Great North Road in an icy blizzard, as described by Spike Milligan. The plot follows the unexpurgated edition of Seagoon's memoirs, filled with comedic and chaotic events. The episode was written by Larry Stephens and Maurice Wiltshire, who helped Spike Milligan due to his deteriorating mental health at the time.

In this episode, the plot revolves around the characters' attempts to deal with a mysterious substance called "Scradje." The story follows Neddie Seagoon and other characters as they navigate various comedic and chaotic events involving this peculiar substance.

In this episode, an unexplained object is discovered deep in the earth beneath London. It soon becomes apparent that the object has arrived from outer space, but how and when it got there remains a mystery. The story humorously explores the extraordinary effects that the object has on Londoners and the horrific solution to the mystery.

In this episode, Brigadier T. St. J. Grytpype-Thynne and Count Fred Moriarty Esq. discover the long-lost deeds proving that New York belongs to Neddie Seagoon. They persuade Neddie to cross the Atlantic in a leaky canoe to claim this fragment of the Americas as his own. The story follows the comedic and chaotic events that unfold as Neddie embarks on this absurd mission.

In this episode, the Steam Count has been commissioned to create a statue of the Sahara Desert holding a rice pudding, and Neddie Seagoon has been chosen to pose as the desert. Overcoming his scruples about posing in the nude, Neddie agrees due to the fat fee of Bank of England Cigarette Cards in the series of Criminal Footballers. However, the promoters of the scheme, Major Bloodnok and Grytpype-Thynne, have a wicked plan in mind.

In this episode, the scene is set in the Libyan Desert during World War II. Rommel is about to retreat and decides to bury his treasure with the help of Captain Moriarty. Five years after the war, Moriarty returns to the desert to seek the treasure, leading to a series of comedic and absurd events as various characters attempt to find and claim the treasure.

In this episode, the time is set in 1901, a year of gaiety and romance. At his ancestral home, Robin's Post, Lord Seagoon is holding a masked ball. However, this is no ordinary ball—it's made of solid gold and weighs (excluding the mask) fourteen carrots, three turnips, and a mango! The story follows the comedic and chaotic events as Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne attempt to secure this treasure and kidnap the guests at Robin's Post.

In this episode, the plot revolves around the classic tale of Robin Hood, with a comedic twist. The story follows Robin Hood and his Merry Men as they encounter various humorous situations and characters, including the Sheriff of Nottingham and Prince John.

In this episode, Neddie Seagoon is conned into taking a job as a rent collector. He goes to the address he has been given—Death Grange, Slaughter Hill. On his way there, he falls into the canal, is imprisoned for violating By-law 37, and is sentenced to hang. Neddie appeals against the sentence and is allowed to put his case to the local Squire, who happens to be the owner of Death Grange and just the man he wants to see.

In this episode, Major Bloodnok faces a major problem in 1857 India: the natives are revolting because their rifle cartridges are being greased with banana skins, and the banana is considered a sacred animal. Bloodnok orders Seagoon to do the work of three brave men, leading to a series of comedic and chaotic events.