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4. The Nest of Rats

Episode 4 of 10

The gang gets more ruthless in its pursuit of the secret weapon. Can they persuade our hero to jump ship? Stars Noel Johnson.

Special agent Dick and his chums get more ruthless in pursuit of the secret weapon. Can they persuade our hero to jump ship?

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
Wilhelm Kramer 鈥�. Francis de Wolff
Colonel Gardiner 鈥�. William Fox
Jean Hunter 鈥�. Margaret Robertson
Andrews 鈥�. Nigel Graham
Sid the Taxi Driver 鈥�. Haydn Jones
Hans 鈥�. Arthur Bush
Inspector 鈥�. Derek Birch

Producer: Raymond Raikes

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

15 minutes

Last on

Fri 10 Nov 2023 01:45
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