The Meisterspringer By Berkely Mather

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Spring In The Air

19850421

20241129 (BBC7)
20241130 (BBC7)

Meisterspringer' Paul Mettold is blackmailed by British agents into arranging the escape from prison of Russian spy James Carter.

But the breakout does not go according to plan...

Starring Cyril Shaps.

Berkely Mather's six-part spy thriller serial.

Paul Mettold - Cyril Shaps

Ilena Mettold - Melinda Walker

The Gaffer - Ronald Baddeley

Judge - John Forbes Robertson

Benson - Arnold Diamond

Martin - Peter Acre

Prison Officer - William Hope

**** Berkely Mather was the penname of John Davies [1909-1996].

His career in radio drama spanned from 1955 to 1985. A prodigious writer of screenplays, his TV credits include ‘Z Cars' and ‘The Avengers'. In the cinema, he is known for his work on three James Bond movies, ‘Dr No', ‘From Russia with Love' and ‘Goldfinger'.

Blackmail forces a renowned prison-break organiser to spring a spy from jail.

Blackmail forces a renowned prison-break organiser to spring a Russian spy from prison. Stars Cyril Shaps and Christopher Good.

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Spring In The Dark

19850428

20241202 (BBC7)
20241203 (BBC7)

Confusion abounds when Carter is sprung 24 hours early. Mettold's demeanour changes.

Espionage and intrigue as a recently convicted spy is ordered to be sprung from jail, just a year into a 25-year sentence. But what is the motivation and who is behind the plan?

Ilena - Melinda Walker

Paul Mettold - Cyril Shaps

Arthur Moulton - Michael Kilgarriff

Mogger - Malcolm James

‘The Meisterspringer' a six-part radio serial written by Berkely Mather, the penname of John Davies [1909-1996]. His career in radio drama spanned from 1955 to 1985, with ‘The Meisterspringer' being his final production. A prodigious writer of screenplays, his television credits include ‘Z Cars' and ‘The Avengers'. In the cinema, he is known for his work on three James Bond movies, ‘Dr No', ‘From Russia with Love' and ‘Goldfinger'.

Confusion abounds over the release of a Russian spy.

Confusion abounds over the prison release of Russian spy James Carter. Mettold's demeanour changes. Stars Cyril Shaps.

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Can Spring Be Far Behind?

19850505

20241203 (BBC7)
20241204 (BBC7)

Wainwright succeeds in getting Carter to a French safehouse. But what happens next?

Espionage and intrigue as a recently convicted spy is ordered to be sprung from jail, just a year into a 25-year sentence. But what is the motivation and who is behind the plan?

Ilena - Melinda Walker

Arthur Moulton - Michael Kilgarriff

L'Abbesse - Betty Baskcomb

Charlton - Brian Smith

Doctor - Robin Summers

Bound for France on a boat, Carter is less than grateful.

James Carter's escape from jail has been complicated. Bound for France on a boat, he's less than grateful... Stars Graham Blockey.

James Carter's escape has been hindered by the intervention of Russians, and he's hurt.

But at last he is taken aboard a boat for France by the British agent Charles Wainwright and Ilena, daughter of the Meisterspringer.

When Carter regains consciousness, he's not grateful....

Espionage and intrigue as a recently convicted spy is ordered to be sprung from jail, just a year into a 25 year sentence.

Starring Christopher Good and Melinda Walker.

Berkely Mather's spy thriller serial.

Bound for France on a boat - Carter is less than grateful.

James Carter's escape from jail has been complicated. Bound for France on a boat, he's less than grateful - Stars Graham Blockey.

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To Spring Or Not To Spring

19850512

20241204 (BBC7)
20241205 (BBC7)

The next leg of Carter's journey begins, but nobody seems to know where or why.

Espionage and intrigue as a recently convicted spy is ordered to be sprung from jail, just a year into a 25-year sentence. But what is the motivation and who is behind the plan?

Ilena - Melinda Walker

Mettold - Cyril Shaps

Captain Kjaer - Henry Stamper

First Mate - Jonathan Owen

Convicted Russian spy James Carter is keen to escape his captors.

The convicted Russian spy has arrived in France. but is keen to escape from Wainwright, Ilena and Mettold. Stars Graham Blockey.

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Promise Of Spring

19850519

20241205 (BBC7)
20241206 (BBC7)

Carter and Wainwright decide that they've both been double-crossed by Mettold. But where does Ilena stand?

Espionage and intrigue as a recently convicted spy is ordered to be sprung from jail, just a year into a 25-year sentence. But what is the motivation and who is behind the plan?

Ilena - Melinda Walker

Captain Kjaer.... Henry Stamper

First Mate - Jonathan Owen

Carter and Wainwright decide they've been double-crossed.

Carter and Wainwright decide they've both been double-crossed by Mettold. But what about daughter Ilena? Stars Melinda Walker.

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06 LAST

He Who Springs Last

19850526

20241206 (BBC7)
20241207 (BBC7)

Wainwright's mission approaches its climax. But who is behind the whole operation and stands to gain the most?

Espionage and intrigue as a recently convicted spy is ordered to be sprung from jail, just a year into a 25-year sentence. But what is the motivation and who is behind the plan?

Ilena - Melinda Walker

Mettold - Cyril Shaps

The Gaffer - Ronald Baddiley

Captain Kjaer - Henry Stamper

Inspector Snell - Roger Snowdon

Wainwright and Carter decide to take decisive action.

Wainwright's mission is reaching its climax. Russian spy Carter joins him as they take decisive action. Stars Christopher Good.

[LISTEN NOW]

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	Spring In The Air	19850421	20241129 (BBC7) 20241130 (BBC7)	Meisterspringer' Paul Mettold is blackmailed by British agents into arranging the escape from prison of Russian spy James Carter. But the breakout does not go according to plan... Starring Cyril Shaps. Berkely Mather's six-part spy thriller serial. Paul Mettold - Cyril Shaps Ilena Mettold - Melinda Walker The Gaffer - Ronald Baddeley Judge - John Forbes Robertson Benson - Arnold Diamond Martin - Peter Acre Prison Officer - William Hope **** Berkely Mather was the penname of John Davies [1909-1996]. His career in radio drama spanned from 1955 to 1985. A prodigious writer of screenplays, his TV credits include ‘Z Cars' and ‘The Avengers'. In the cinema, he is known for his work on three James Bond movies, ‘Dr No', ‘From Russia with Love' and ‘Goldfinger'. Blackmail forces a renowned prison-break organiser to spring a spy from jail. Blackmail forces a renowned prison-break organiser to spring a Russian spy from prison. Stars Cyril Shaps and Christopher Good. [LISTEN NOW]
02	Spring In The Dark	19850428	20241202 (BBC7) 20241203 (BBC7)	Confusion abounds when Carter is sprung 24 hours early. Mettold's demeanour changes. Espionage and intrigue as a recently convicted spy is ordered to be sprung from jail, just a year into a 25-year sentence. But what is the motivation and who is behind the plan? Ilena - Melinda Walker Paul Mettold - Cyril Shaps Arthur Moulton - Michael Kilgarriff Mogger - Malcolm James ‘The Meisterspringer' a six-part radio serial written by Berkely Mather, the penname of John Davies [1909-1996]. His career in radio drama spanned from 1955 to 1985, with ‘The Meisterspringer' being his final production. A prodigious writer of screenplays, his television credits include ‘Z Cars' and ‘The Avengers'. In the cinema, he is known for his work on three James Bond movies, ‘Dr No', ‘From Russia with Love' and ‘Goldfinger'. Confusion abounds over the release of a Russian spy. Confusion abounds over the prison release of Russian spy James Carter. Mettold's demeanour changes. Stars Cyril Shaps. [LISTEN NOW]
03	Can Spring Be Far Behind?	19850505	20241203 (BBC7) 20241204 (BBC7)	Wainwright succeeds in getting Carter to a French safehouse. But what happens next? Espionage and intrigue as a recently convicted spy is ordered to be sprung from jail, just a year into a 25-year sentence. But what is the motivation and who is behind the plan? Ilena - Melinda Walker Arthur Moulton - Michael Kilgarriff L'Abbesse - Betty Baskcomb Charlton - Brian Smith Doctor - Robin Summers ‘The Meisterspringer' a six-part radio serial written by Berkely Mather, the penname of John Davies [1909-1996]. His career in radio drama spanned from 1955 to 1985, with ‘The Meisterspringer' being his final production. A prodigious writer of screenplays, his television credits include ‘Z Cars' and ‘The Avengers'. In the cinema, he is known for his work on three James Bond movies, ‘Dr No', ‘From Russia with Love' and ‘Goldfinger'. Bound for France on a boat, Carter is less than grateful. James Carter's escape from jail has been complicated. Bound for France on a boat, he's less than grateful... Stars Graham Blockey. James Carter's escape has been hindered by the intervention of Russians, and he's hurt. But at last he is taken aboard a boat for France by the British agent Charles Wainwright and Ilena, daughter of the Meisterspringer. When Carter regains consciousness, he's not grateful.... Espionage and intrigue as a recently convicted spy is ordered to be sprung from jail, just a year into a 25 year sentence. Starring Christopher Good and Melinda Walker. Berkely Mather's spy thriller serial. Bound for France on a boat - Carter is less than grateful. James Carter's escape from jail has been complicated. Bound for France on a boat, he's less than grateful - Stars Graham Blockey. [LISTEN NOW]
04	To Spring Or Not To Spring	19850512	20241204 (BBC7) 20241205 (BBC7)	The next leg of Carter's journey begins, but nobody seems to know where or why. Espionage and intrigue as a recently convicted spy is ordered to be sprung from jail, just a year into a 25-year sentence. But what is the motivation and who is behind the plan? Ilena - Melinda Walker Mettold - Cyril Shaps Captain Kjaer - Henry Stamper First Mate - Jonathan Owen ‘The Meisterspringer' a six-part radio serial written by Berkely Mather, the penname of John Davies [1909-1996]. His career in radio drama spanned from 1955 to 1985, with ‘The Meisterspringer' being his final production. A prodigious writer of screenplays, his television credits include ‘Z Cars' and ‘The Avengers'. In the cinema, he is known for his work on three James Bond movies, ‘Dr No', ‘From Russia with Love' and ‘Goldfinger'. Convicted Russian spy James Carter is keen to escape his captors. The convicted Russian spy has arrived in France. but is keen to escape from Wainwright, Ilena and Mettold. Stars Graham Blockey. [LISTEN NOW]
05	Promise Of Spring	19850519	20241205 (BBC7) 20241206 (BBC7)	Carter and Wainwright decide that they've both been double-crossed by Mettold. But where does Ilena stand? Espionage and intrigue as a recently convicted spy is ordered to be sprung from jail, just a year into a 25-year sentence. But what is the motivation and who is behind the plan? Ilena - Melinda Walker Captain Kjaer.... Henry Stamper First Mate - Jonathan Owen ‘The Meisterspringer' a six-part radio serial written by Berkely Mather, the penname of John Davies [1909-1996]. His career in radio drama spanned from 1955 to 1985, with ‘The Meisterspringer' being his final production. A prodigious writer of screenplays, his television credits include ‘Z Cars' and ‘The Avengers'. In the cinema, he is known for his work on three James Bond movies, ‘Dr No', ‘From Russia with Love' and ‘Goldfinger'. Carter and Wainwright decide they've been double-crossed. Carter and Wainwright decide they've both been double-crossed by Mettold. But what about daughter Ilena? Stars Melinda Walker. [LISTEN NOW]
06 LAST	He Who Springs Last	19850526	20241206 (BBC7) 20241207 (BBC7)	Wainwright's mission approaches its climax. But who is behind the whole operation and stands to gain the most? Espionage and intrigue as a recently convicted spy is ordered to be sprung from jail, just a year into a 25-year sentence. But what is the motivation and who is behind the plan? Ilena - Melinda Walker Mettold - Cyril Shaps The Gaffer - Ronald Baddiley Captain Kjaer - Henry Stamper Inspector Snell - Roger Snowdon ‘The Meisterspringer' a six-part radio serial written by Berkely Mather, the penname of John Davies [1909-1996]. His career in radio drama spanned from 1955 to 1985, with ‘The Meisterspringer' being his final production. A prodigious writer of screenplays, his television credits include ‘Z Cars' and ‘The Avengers'. In the cinema, he is known for his work on three James Bond movies, ‘Dr No', ‘From Russia with Love' and ‘Goldfinger'. Wainwright and Carter decide to take decisive action. Wainwright's mission is reaching its climax. Russian spy Carter joins him as they take decisive action. Stars Christopher Good. [LISTEN NOW]