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1. The Cave of Secrets

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The ex-commando comes across an enemy plot to capture a British secret weapon. Noel Johnson stars in the 1972 recreation.

Ex-commando Dick Barton uncovers an enemy plot to capture a British secret weapon.

Noel Johnson stars as Dick Barton

From 1946 to 1951, Dick Barton - Special Agent thrilled millions of listeners to the 91福利社 Light Programme. The daily serial followed the exciting adventures of ex-commando Captain Richard Barton and his wartime mates Snowey and Jock, who solve all manner of intriguing crimes and mysteries.

Heralded by an iconic signature tune - Devil's Galop by Charles Williams - each gripping episode left listeners with a torrid cliff-hanger.

Sadly many of Dick's adventures didn't survive in the 91福利社 Archive. But in 1972, as part of celebrations for the 91福利社's Golden Jubilee, Dick's very first ten-part adventure by Edward J Mason was recreated, featuring many of the original performers.

Dick Barton 鈥�. Noel Johnson
Snowey White 鈥�. John Mann
Jock 鈥�. Alex McCrindle
Colonel Gardiner 鈥�. William Fox
Jean Hunter 鈥�. Margaret Robertson
The Professor 鈥�. Heron Carvic
Jimmie Law 鈥�. Derek Birch
Sir Archie Wrangle 鈥�. Richard Hurndall
The Corporal 鈥�. Geoffrey Collins

Producer: Raymond Raikes

First broadcast on 91福利社 Radio 2 in November 1972.

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