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The Riddle of the Sands by Erskine Childers

Erskine Childer's 'immortal' tale of espionage set before the First World War, when Britain shared a tense rivalry with the Kaiser's Germany.

Radio 4 Extra,3 episodes

Episodes

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1. An Expedition
With tensions rising before the First World War, Carruthers is invited to the Baltic....
03 Jan 1982,45 mins
2. Secrets
Davies believes he’s uncovered a secret being kept by the Kaiser’s Germany....
10 Jan 1982,45 mins
3. Sinister
Can Carruthers finally uncover what Germany is planning for?
10 Jan 1982,45 mins