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3. The Powers That Be

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The all-American hero battles to save gold bullion and solve Evelyn's disappearance. Stars Stuart Milligan and Connie Booth.

The all-American hero battles to save gold bullion and solve Evelyn's disappearance.

Starring Stuart Milligan and Connie Booth.

Adapted by Mark Brisenden, from the comic strip created by Dashiell Hammett and Alex Raymond. Syndicated by King Features.

X-9 ...... Stuart Milligan
Grace Powers ...... Connie Booth
The Top ...... William Hootkins
Evelyn Powers ...... Rachel Power
Deacon ...... Peter Marinker
Matthew ...... Michael John Paliotti
Captain Brady ...... John Guerrasio
Harper-Carp ...... Kerry Shale
Waitress ...... Miranda Pleasance

All other parts played by the cast.

Producer: Chris Wallis.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in January 1994.

30 minutes

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