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3. A Case of a Golden Smile

Episode 3 of 4

A TV quiz show sparks private investigator Steven J Blackburn's hunt for a long-lost husband. Stars Fine Time Fontayne.

When Betty Ackroyd sees her husband Archie on a TV quiz show, it's for the first time since he walked out 30 years ago.

Private eye Stephen J Blackburn investigates.

Starring Fine Time Fontayne and Judy Flynn.

Another case for Yorkshire's ex-pitman turned private investigator, Stephen J Blackburn.

Written by Ian McMillan, Martyn Wiley and Dave Sheasby.

Stephen J Blackburn …. Fine Time Fontayne
Tracey Duggan …. Judy Flynn
Mam …. Rita May
Mrs Ackroyd …. Ann Rye
Ted of Mansfield …. Norman Mills
Nigel Phillips …. John Basham

Producer: Dave Sheasby

First broadcast on 91¸£ÀûÉç Radio 4 in July 1991.

30 minutes

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