Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Murder | 20040628 | 20120220 (BBC7) 20120221 (BBC7) 20130107 (BBC7) 20130108 (BBC7) 20240101 (BBC7) | On a spring morning in 1938, William Murfitt was poisoned at his home in the quiet Suffolk village of Risby. David Williams investigates who killed wealthy womaniser. True mystery story read by Robert Lindsay. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2004. David Williams investigates who killed wealthy womaniser William Murfitt in 1938. David Williams investigates who killed wealthy womaniser William Murfitt in 1938. True mystery story read by Robert Lindsay. True mystery story abridged in five parts by Doreen Estall. Producer: Elizabeth Allard Who killed the wealthy womaniser William Murfitt in 1938? |
| 02 | Investigation | 20040629 | 20120221 (BBC7) 20120222 (BBC7) 20130108 (BBC7) 20240102 (BBC7) | In the mystery case of a womanising farmer killed in 1938, evidence mounts against his wife Gertrude. The police are not convinced it's her but if not her, then who? Investigations begin into William Murfitt's womanising and where the cyanide came from. Read by Robert Lindsay. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2004. In the case of a womanising farmer killed in 1938, evidence mounts against his wife. In the mystery case of a womanising farmer killed in 1938, evidence mounts against his wife Gertrude. Read by Robert Lindsay. In the mystery of a womanising farmer killed in 1938, evidence mounts against his wife. Investigations begin into William Murfitt's womanising and where the cyanide that killed him came from. Yet the police are not convinced it's her, but if not her, then who? David Williams continues to investigate who killed the wealthy farmer back in 1938. True mystery story abridged by Doreen Estall. Producer: Elizabeth Allard |
| 03 | New Leads | 20040630 | 20120222 (BBC7) 20120223 (BBC7) 20130109 (BBC7) 20130110 (BBC7) 20240103 (BBC7) | In the wealthy farmer death riddle - the spotlight falls on James Walker and his glamorous housekeeper, who claim they have been using cyanide to destroy wasps nests. After a bit more police digging, we find out that that they have been going into the victim's house on occasion - but why? Plus there's the case of a stolen fur coat. Read by Robert Lindsay. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2004. In the farmer death riddle - the spotlight falls on James Walker and his housekeeper. In the wealthy farmer death riddle - the spotlight falls on James Walker and his glamorous housekeeper. Read by Robert Lindsay. In the farmer death riddle, the spotlight falls on James Walker and his housekeeper. Both claim they've been using cyanide to destroy wasps nests. After a bit more police digging, we find out that that they have been going into the victim's house on occasions - but why? Plus there's the case of a stolen fur coat... David Williams continues to investigate who killed wealthy farmer William Murfitt back in 1938. True mystery story abridged by Doreen Estall. Producer: Elizabeth Allard |
| 04 | Secrets | 20040701 | 20120223 (BBC7) 20120224 (BBC7) 20130110 (BBC7) 20240104 (BBC7) | Secrets are revealed at womanising farmer William Muffit's inquest. More cyanide tales, agitated and nervous suspects and Mary Chandler comes up with a very strong alibi. But does it being them any closer to solving the mystery? Read by Robert Lindsay. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2004. Secrets are revealed at the womanising farmer's inquest but his killer is still at large. Secrets are revealed at womanising farmer William Muffit's inquest, but his killer is still at large. Read by Robert Lindsay. But does it bring them any closer to solving the mystery? David Williams continues to investigate who killed wealthy farmer William Murfitt back in 1938. True mystery story abridged by Doreen Estall. Producer: Elizabeth Allard Secrets are revealed at the womaniser's inquest - but his killer is still at large. |
| 05 LAST | Verdict | 20040702 | 20120224 (BBC7) 20120225 (BBC7) 20130111 (BBC7) 20240105 (BBC7) | Under cover of darkness, police make one last trip to wealthy farmer William Muffit's murder scene. The inquest reveals a verdict of murder, but can they gather enough evidence to prove who did it? Read by Robert Lindsay. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2004. Under cover of darkness, police make one last trip to wealthy farmer William Muffit's murder scene. Concluded by Robert Lindsay. Under cover of darkness, the police make one last trip to William Muffit's murder scene. Under the cover of darkness, police make one last trip to wealthy farmer William Muffit's murder scene. David Williams concludes his investigation. True mystery story abridged by Doreen Estall. Producer: Elizabeth Allard |