Episodes
Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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01 | The Coat | 19610101 | 20121116 (BBC7) 20121117 (BBC7) 20141119 (BBC7) 20141120 (BBC7) 20170424 (BBC7) 20170425 (BBC7) 20220214 (BBC7) 20220215 (BBC7) | A dangerous web of lies and murder awaits Paul Temple when his wife Steve disappears... Another thrilling case by Francis Durbridge must be solved. Starring Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury as BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife. Superintendent Raine - Simon Lack Linda Kelburn - June Tobin Tony Wyman - Jon Rollason Telephone Operator - Mary Wimbush From 1938 to 1969 the fictional crime novelist and detective Paul Temple, together with his Fleet Street journalist Steve, solved case-after-case in one of BBC radio's most popular series. They inhabited a sophisticated world of chilled cocktails and fast cars, where the women were chic and the men wore cravats - a world where Sir Graham Forbes, of Scotland Yard, usually needed Paul's help with his latest tricky case. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1961. A dangerous web of lies and murder awaits the sleuth when his wife disappears. |
02 | Concerning Ted Angus | 19610108 | 20121119 (BBC7) 20121120 (BBC7) 20141120 (BBC7) 20141121 (BBC7) 20170425 (BBC7) 20170426 (BBC7) 20220215 (BBC7) 20220216 (BBC7) | The suave sleuth tries to connect Steve's kidnapping with a body dressed in a coat. Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury as BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife. With James Beattie as Charlie Superintendent Raine - Simon Lack Larry Cross - Hugh Manning Tony Wyman - Jon Rollason Linda Kelburn - June Tobin George Kelburn - Julian Somers Ted Angus - Tom Watson Producer: Martyn C. Webster First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1961. The suave sleuth tries to connect his wife's kidnapping with a body dressed in a coat. |
03 | A Change Of Mind | 19610115 | 20121120 (BBC7) 20121121 (BBC7) 20141121 (BBC7) 20141122 (BBC7) 20170426 (BBC7) 20170427 (BBC7) 20220216 (BBC7) 20220217 (BBC7) | Debonair sleuth Paul Temple needs to uncover why he's been asked to halt his murder investigation... Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury as BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife. Superintendent Raine - Simon Lack Tony Wyman - Jon Rollason George Kelburn - Julian Somers Mrs Fletcher - Joan Matheson Bill Fletcher - William Bedle Dr Benkaray - Mary Wimbush Larry Cross - Hugh Manning Ted Angus - Tom Watson Fred Harcourt - George Merritt Mrs Harcourt - Beatrice Kane First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1961. The suave sleuth needs to know why he has been asked to halt his murder investigation. |
04 | Bill Fletcher's Story | 19610122 | 20121121 (BBC7) 20121122 (BBC7) 20141124 (BBC7) 20141125 (BBC7) 20170427 (BBC7) 20170428 (BBC7) 20220217 (BBC7) 20220218 (BBC7) | Debonair sleuth Paul Temple and wife Steve face danger when a bomb is sent to their home. Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury as BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife. Superintendent Raine - Simon Lack Tony Wyman - Jon Rollason George Kelburn - Julian Somers Mrs Fletcher - Joan Matheson Bill Fletcher - William Bedle Dr Benkarary - Mary Wimbush Larry Cross - Hugh Manning Bank Clerk/Police Sergeant - Nigel Anthony Bank Manager - Haydn Jones First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1961. The suave sleuth and wife Steve face danger when a bomb is sent to their home. |
05 | Breakwater House | 19610129 | 20121122 (BBC7) 20121123 (BBC7) 20141125 (BBC7) 20141126 (BBC7) 20170428 (BBC7) 20170429 (BBC7) 20220218 (BBC7) 20220219 (BBC7) | As they hunt for Julia's killer, a fortune teller in Brighton warns the Temples they're in grave danger... Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury as BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife. Tony Wyman - Jon Rollason George Kelburn - Julian Somers Linda Kelburn - June Tobin Mrs Fletcher - Joan Matheson Larry Cross - Hugh Manning Bank Clerk/Police Sergeant - Nigel Anthony Edgar Northampton - Haydn Jones Hotel Receptionist - Peter Watts Fiona Scott - Armine Sandford Fortune Teller - Kathleen Helme Vicar - Peter Wilde First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1961. The Temples go to Brighton, where a fortune-teller warns them that they face grave danger. |
06 | Mainly About Wyman | 19610205 | 20121123 (BBC7) 20121124 (BBC7) 20141126 (BBC7) 20141127 (BBC7) 20170501 (BBC7) 20170502 (BBC7) 20220221 (BBC7) 20220222 (BBC7) | The suave sleuth wonders whether an international criminal is behind Julia's murder. Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury as BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife. Trent - Marjorie Westbury Supt Raine - Simon Lack Tony Wyman - Jon Rollason George Kelburn - Julian Somers Linda Kelburn/Sidney - June Tobin DI Burton - Douglas Storm Ken Sinclair - Peter Wilde Waiter/Man - Nigel Anthony Mrs Perkins - Janet Morrison Prison Governor - Peter Pratt Midge Harris - Frank Partington First heard on the BBC Light Programme in February 1961. The sleuth investigates whether a criminal called The Fence is behind Julia's murder. |
07 | A Time To Worry | 19610212 | 20121126 (BBC7) 20121127 (BBC7) 20141127 (BBC7) 20141128 (BBC7) 20170502 (BBC7) 20170503 (BBC7) 20220222 (BBC7) 20220223 (BBC7) | The suave sleuth edges one step closer towards solving the murder and discovering the identity of The Fence. Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury as BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife Supt Raine - Simon Lack George Kelburn - Julian Somers Linda Kelburn - June Tobin Mrs Fletcher - Joan Matheson Dr Benkaray - Mary Wimbush Larry Cross - Hugh Manning Inspector Milton - Kenneth Dight Prison Governor - Peter Pratt Midge Harris - Frank Partington Oscar - Douglas Storm Maid - Eva Stuart Wally Stone - Malcolm Hayes First heard on the BBC Light Programme in February 1961. The sleuth edges closer to solving the murder and discovering the identity of The Fence. |
08 | The Visitor | 19610219 | 20121127 (BBC7) 20121128 (BBC7) 20141128 (BBC7) 20141129 (BBC7) 20170503 (BBC7) 20170504 (BBC7) 20220223 (BBC7) 20220224 (BBC7) | With time running out, can the suave sleuth finally confront who murdered Julia Kelburn? Conclusion of Francis Durbridge's thriller Starring Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury as BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife Trent - Marjorie Westbury Supt Raine - Simon Lack George Kelburn - Julian Somers Linda Kelburn - June Tobin Mrs Fletcher - Joan Matheson Dr Benkaray - Mary Wimbush Larry Cross - Hugh Manning Nurse - Eva Stuart Airport Announcer - Jon Rollason Wally Stone - Malcolm Hayes First heard on the BBC Light Programme in February 1961. With time running out, can the suave sleuth finally confront Julia Kelburn's murderer? |