Ripley's Game By Patricia Highsmith

Episode

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Broadcast

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France

20040719

20250127 (BBC7)
20250128 (BBC7)

Con artist and murderer Tom Ripley pits his wits against dangerous adversaries in a genteel part of France.

Patricia Highsmith's psychological crime-thriller, first published in 1974.

Con artist Tom Ripley pits his wits against adversaries in a genteel part of France.

Dangerous con artist Tom Ripley pits his wits against adversaries in a genteel part of France. Read by Stanley Tucci.

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Little Jobs

20040720

20250128 (BBC7)
20250129 (BBC7)

Thanks to Tom Ripley, it seems that the deadly 'little jobs' in Hamburg are going ahead.

One of the most outrageous characters in modern crime-fiction, con artist and murderer Tom Ripley, pits his wits against his adversaries.

Patricia Highsmith's psychological crime-thriller.

Thanks to Tom, it seems that the 'little jobs' are going ahead.

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Hamburg

20040721

20250129 (BBC7)
20250130 (BBC7)

Manipulating events, Tom Ripley now has Jonathan in Hamburg. But will he do the job?

One of the most outrageous characters in modern crime-fiction, con artist and murderer Tom Ripley, pits his wits against his adversaries.

Patricia Highsmith's psychological crime-thriller.

Jonathan is in Hamburg. Will he do the job?

Manipulating events, Tom Ripley now has Jonathan in Hamburg. But will he do the job? Read by Stanley Tucci.

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Money

20040722

20250130 (BBC7)
20250131 (BBC7)

Ripley's plan has worked. Jonathan has done the deadly job. But where will he put the money?

One of the most outrageous characters in modern crime-fiction, con artist and murderer Tom Ripley, pits his wits against his adversaries.

Patricia Highsmith's psychological crime-thriller.

Job done. But where to put the money!

Ripley's plan has worked. Jonathan has done the first deadly job. But where will he put the money? Read by Stanley Tucci.

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The Mozart Express

20040723

20250131 (BBC7)
20250201 (BBC7)

Tom Ripley is not convinced that Jonathan will be up to the second 'job', aboard the Mozart Express.

One of the most outrageous characters in modern crime-fiction, con artist and murderer Tom Ripley, pits his wits against his adversaries.

Patricia Highsmith's psychological crime-thriller.

Abridged by Neville Teller.

Tom Ripley is not convinced that Jonathan is up to the second 'job'.....

Tom Ripley is not convinced that Jonathan will be up to the second 'job', aboard the Mozart Express. Read by Stanley Tucci.

Tom Ripley is not convinced that Jonathan will be up to the second 'job'.....

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Job Done?

20040726

20250203 (BBC7)
20250204 (BBC7)

Gun and garrotte have done their business. So will life return to normal for Tom Ripley and Jonathan?

One of the most outrageous characters in modern crime-fiction, con artist Tom Ripley, pits his wits against dangerous adversaries in a genteel part of France.

Patricia Highsmith's psychological crime-thriller.

Gun and garrotte have done their business. Will life return to normal for Tom Ripley?

Gun and garrotte have done their business. So will life return to normal for Tom Ripley and Jonathan? Read by Stanley Tucci.

[LISTEN NOW]

Back Home

20040727

20250204 (BBC7)
20250205 (BBC7)

Tom and Jonathan carried out the deadly task.

But can they avoid those seeking revenge?

One of the most outrageous characters in modern crime-fiction, con artist and murderer Tom Ripley, pits his wits against his adversaries.

Patricia Highsmith's psychological crime-thriller.

Abridged by Neville Teller.

Tom and Jonathan carried out the deadly task. But can they avoid those seeking revenge?

Tom and Jonathan carried out the deadly task. But can they avoid those seeking revenge? Read by Stanley Tucci.

[LISTEN NOW]

Visitors

20040728

20250205 (BBC7)
20250206 (BBC7)

Tom Ripley is sure the Mafia are on his trail.

He waits for the inevitable visit at his palatial home.

One of the most outrageous characters in modern crime-fiction, con artist and murderer Tom Ripley, pits his wits against his adversaries.

Patricia Highsmith's psychological crime-thriller.

Abridged by Neville Teller.

Tom Ripley is sure the Mafia are on his trail....

Tom Ripley is sure the Mafia are on his trail. He waits for the inevitable visit at his palatial home. Read by Stanley Tucci.

[LISTEN NOW]

Disposal

20040729

20250206 (BBC7)
20250207 (BBC7)

Will Tom Ripley and Jonathan be able to hide the evidence of their encounter with the Mafia?

One of the most outrageous characters in modern crime-fiction, con artist and murderer Tom Ripley, pits his wits against his adversaries.

Patricia Highsmith's psychological crime-thriller.

Abridged by Neville Teller.

Will Tom Ripley and Jonathan be able to hide the evidence of their Mafia encounter?

Will Tom Ripley and Jonathan be able to hide the evidence of their encounter with the Mafia? Read by Stanley Tucci.

[LISTEN NOW]

Endings

20040730

20250207 (BBC7)
20250208 (BBC7)

Jonathan facing grave illness, and his wife's demand for a separation, asks Tom Ripley for his advice.

One of the most outrageous characters in modern crime-fiction, con artist and murderer Tom Ripley, pits his wits against his adversaries.

Patricia Highsmith's psychological crime-thriller.

Concluded by Stanley Tucci.

As his life implodes, Jonathan asks Ripley for his advice.

Gravely ill and facing a broken marriage, Jonathan seeks the advice of Tom Ripley. Concluded by Stanley Tucci.

[LISTEN NOW]

OMNI-01

20250202

20250203 (BBC7)

Con artist and murderer Tom Ripley pits his wits against dangerous adversaries in a genteel part of France.

Patricia Highsmith's psychological crime-thriller.

Omnibus of the first five of ten episodes abridged by Neville Teller.

Producer: Duncan Minshul

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2004.

Dangerous con artist Tom Ripley pits his wits against adversaries in France.

Dangerous con artist Tom Ripley pits his wits against adversaries in a genteel part of France. Read by Stanley Tucci.

[LISTEN NOW]

OMNI-02

20250209

20250210 (BBC7)

Gun and garrotte have done their business. So will life return to normal for Tom Ripley and Jonathan?

One of the most outrageous characters in modern crime-fiction, con artist Tom Ripley, pits his wits against dangerous adversaries in a genteel part of France.

Patricia Highsmith's psychological crime-thriller.

Abridged in ten parts by Neville Teller. Omnibus of episodes 6-10.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2004.

Gun and garrotte have done their work. Will life return to normal for Tom and Jonathan?

Gun and garrotte have done their business. Will life return to normal for Tom Ripley and Jonathan? Concluded by Stanley Tucci.

[LISTEN NOW]

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	France	20040719	20250127 (BBC7) 20250128 (BBC7)	Con artist and murderer Tom Ripley pits his wits against dangerous adversaries in a genteel part of France. Patricia Highsmith's psychological crime-thriller, first published in 1974. Con artist Tom Ripley pits his wits against adversaries in a genteel part of France. Dangerous con artist Tom Ripley pits his wits against adversaries in a genteel part of France. Read by Stanley Tucci. [LISTEN NOW]
02	Little Jobs	20040720	20250128 (BBC7) 20250129 (BBC7)	Thanks to Tom Ripley, it seems that the deadly 'little jobs' in Hamburg are going ahead. One of the most outrageous characters in modern crime-fiction, con artist and murderer Tom Ripley, pits his wits against his adversaries. Patricia Highsmith's psychological crime-thriller. Thanks to Tom, it seems that the 'little jobs' are going ahead. [LISTEN NOW]
03	Hamburg	20040721	20250129 (BBC7) 20250130 (BBC7)	Manipulating events, Tom Ripley now has Jonathan in Hamburg. But will he do the job? One of the most outrageous characters in modern crime-fiction, con artist and murderer Tom Ripley, pits his wits against his adversaries. Patricia Highsmith's psychological crime-thriller. Jonathan is in Hamburg. Will he do the job? Manipulating events, Tom Ripley now has Jonathan in Hamburg. But will he do the job? Read by Stanley Tucci. [LISTEN NOW]
04	Money	20040722	20250130 (BBC7) 20250131 (BBC7)	Ripley's plan has worked. Jonathan has done the deadly job. But where will he put the money? One of the most outrageous characters in modern crime-fiction, con artist and murderer Tom Ripley, pits his wits against his adversaries. Patricia Highsmith's psychological crime-thriller. Job done. But where to put the money! Ripley's plan has worked. Jonathan has done the first deadly job. But where will he put the money? Read by Stanley Tucci. [LISTEN NOW]
05	The Mozart Express	20040723	20250131 (BBC7) 20250201 (BBC7)	Tom Ripley is not convinced that Jonathan will be up to the second 'job', aboard the Mozart Express. One of the most outrageous characters in modern crime-fiction, con artist and murderer Tom Ripley, pits his wits against his adversaries. Patricia Highsmith's psychological crime-thriller. Abridged by Neville Teller. Tom Ripley is not convinced that Jonathan is up to the second 'job'..... Tom Ripley is not convinced that Jonathan will be up to the second 'job', aboard the Mozart Express. Read by Stanley Tucci. Tom Ripley is not convinced that Jonathan will be up to the second 'job'..... [LISTEN NOW]
06	Job Done?	20040726	20250203 (BBC7) 20250204 (BBC7)	Gun and garrotte have done their business. So will life return to normal for Tom Ripley and Jonathan? One of the most outrageous characters in modern crime-fiction, con artist Tom Ripley, pits his wits against dangerous adversaries in a genteel part of France. Patricia Highsmith's psychological crime-thriller. Gun and garrotte have done their business. Will life return to normal for Tom Ripley? Gun and garrotte have done their business. So will life return to normal for Tom Ripley and Jonathan? Read by Stanley Tucci. [LISTEN NOW]
07	Back Home	20040727	20250204 (BBC7) 20250205 (BBC7)	Tom and Jonathan carried out the deadly task. But can they avoid those seeking revenge? One of the most outrageous characters in modern crime-fiction, con artist and murderer Tom Ripley, pits his wits against his adversaries. Patricia Highsmith's psychological crime-thriller. Abridged by Neville Teller. Tom and Jonathan carried out the deadly task. But can they avoid those seeking revenge? Tom and Jonathan carried out the deadly task. But can they avoid those seeking revenge? Read by Stanley Tucci. [LISTEN NOW]
08	Visitors	20040728	20250205 (BBC7) 20250206 (BBC7)	Tom Ripley is sure the Mafia are on his trail. He waits for the inevitable visit at his palatial home. One of the most outrageous characters in modern crime-fiction, con artist and murderer Tom Ripley, pits his wits against his adversaries. Patricia Highsmith's psychological crime-thriller. Abridged by Neville Teller. Tom Ripley is sure the Mafia are on his trail.... Tom Ripley is sure the Mafia are on his trail. He waits for the inevitable visit at his palatial home. Read by Stanley Tucci. [LISTEN NOW]
09	Disposal	20040729	20250206 (BBC7) 20250207 (BBC7)	Will Tom Ripley and Jonathan be able to hide the evidence of their encounter with the Mafia? One of the most outrageous characters in modern crime-fiction, con artist and murderer Tom Ripley, pits his wits against his adversaries. Patricia Highsmith's psychological crime-thriller. Abridged by Neville Teller. Will Tom Ripley and Jonathan be able to hide the evidence of their Mafia encounter? Will Tom Ripley and Jonathan be able to hide the evidence of their encounter with the Mafia? Read by Stanley Tucci. [LISTEN NOW]
10	Endings	20040730	20250207 (BBC7) 20250208 (BBC7)	Jonathan facing grave illness, and his wife's demand for a separation, asks Tom Ripley for his advice. One of the most outrageous characters in modern crime-fiction, con artist and murderer Tom Ripley, pits his wits against his adversaries. Patricia Highsmith's psychological crime-thriller. Concluded by Stanley Tucci. As his life implodes, Jonathan asks Ripley for his advice. Gravely ill and facing a broken marriage, Jonathan seeks the advice of Tom Ripley. Concluded by Stanley Tucci. [LISTEN NOW]
OMNI-01		20250202	20250203 (BBC7)	Con artist and murderer Tom Ripley pits his wits against dangerous adversaries in a genteel part of France. Patricia Highsmith's psychological crime-thriller. Omnibus of the first five of ten episodes abridged by Neville Teller. Producer: Duncan Minshul First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2004. Dangerous con artist Tom Ripley pits his wits against adversaries in France. Dangerous con artist Tom Ripley pits his wits against adversaries in a genteel part of France. Read by Stanley Tucci. [LISTEN NOW]
OMNI-02		20250209	20250210 (BBC7)	Gun and garrotte have done their business. So will life return to normal for Tom Ripley and Jonathan? One of the most outrageous characters in modern crime-fiction, con artist Tom Ripley, pits his wits against dangerous adversaries in a genteel part of France. Patricia Highsmith's psychological crime-thriller. Abridged in ten parts by Neville Teller. Omnibus of episodes 6-10. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2004. Gun and garrotte have done their work. Will life return to normal for Tom and Jonathan? Gun and garrotte have done their business. Will life return to normal for Tom Ripley and Jonathan? Concluded by Stanley Tucci. [LISTEN NOW]