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6. Just A Red Herring

WhodunnitsPaul Temple and the Madison Mystery
Episode 6 of 8

Despite her best efforts, Steve's in big trouble and Paul is led to a high-speed powerboat on the Thames. Stars Crawford Logan.

Despite her best efforts, Steve's in big trouble - and Paul is led to a high-speed powerboat on the River Thames.

Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson as BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous journalist wife

Faithful remake of a 1949 series never saved in the BBC archives.

Written by Francis Durbridge.

Paul Temple …. Crawford Logan
Steve …. Gerda Stevenson
Stella Portland …. Emma Currie
Don Alfaro …. Jimmy Chisholm
Hubert Greene …. Richard Greenwood
George Kelly/Bennett …. Robin Laing
Inspector Vosper …. Michael MacKenzie
Moira Portland …. Lucy Paterson
Dr Elzec/Charlie/Sergeant Finlay …. Greg Powrie
Sir Graham Forbes …. Gareth Thomas
Chris Boyer/Harry …. Nick Underwood

From 1938 to 1968, Paul Temple and wife Steve solved case after baffling case in one of BBC radio's most popular series.

Sadly, only half of his adventures were kept, but several have been recreated since 2006.

Producer: Patrick Rayner

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2008.

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 4 Feb 202501:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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