Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Presenting Philip Odell | 19580429 | 20220523 (BBC7) 20220524 (BBC7) 20241118 (BBC7) 20241119 (BBC7) | Philip Odell is a hard-nosed Irish-American private eye, who worked for the American secret service during the Second World War. When his friend Heather O'Mara reveals her brother has been killed, she asks him to investigate. With London under a thick pea soup fog, his probe begins - Vintage thriller serial by Lester Powell in eight parts. Marilyn Peters - June Tobin Christopher Hampden - James Thomason Parkin - Harold Reese Martin Sorrowby - John Bennett Barman - Ronald Baddiley Mrs Cantaloup - Betty Baskcomb Receptionist - Joan Matheson Producer: Martyn C Webster First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1958. Irish-American agent, Philip Odell, investigates murders and blackmail in London. A friend asks hard-nosed Irish-American agent, Philip Odell to investigate her brother's death. Stars Robert Beatty. From 1958. Philip Odell ....Robert Beatty Irish-American private eye Philip Odell is investigating the suspicious death of his friend's brother. But the body count suddenly doubles... Lester Powell's vintage thriller about the cases of a hard-nosed Irish-American private eye. Hector O'Gorman - David March Taxi Driver - Will Leighton Violet Levine - Joan Matheson The Narrator - Anthony Viccara First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1958. |
| 02 | O'gorman Of Islington | 19580506 | 20220524 (BBC7) 20220525 (BBC7) 20241119 (BBC7) 20241120 (BBC7) | Irish-American private eye Philip Odell is investigating the suspicious death of his friend's brother. But the body count suddenly doubles... Lester Powell's vintage thriller about the cases of a hard-nosed Irish-American private eye. Marilyn Peters - June Tobin Mrs Cantaloup - Betty Baskcomb Hector O'Gorman - David March Taxi Driver - Will Leighton Violet Levine - Joan Matheson The Narrator - Anthony Viccara Producer: Martyn C Webster First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1958. Irish-American agent, Philip Odell, investigates murders and blackmail in London. As private eye Philip Odell investigates one suspicious death, the body count suddenly doubles. Stars Robert Beatty. From 1958. |
| 03 | The Mink Coat | 19580513 | 20220525 (BBC7) 20220526 (BBC7) 20241120 (BBC7) 20241121 (BBC7) | Odell's investigations take a glamorous turn with the appearance of woman clad in a mink coat. Lester Powell's vintage thriller about the cases of a hard-nosed Irish-American private eye. The Lady in Mink - Mary Wimbush Christopher Hampden - James Thomason Parkin - Harold Reese Inspector Rtgby - Edward Jewesbury Sergeant Leyton - Jeffrey Segal Mrs Cantaloup - Betty Baskcomb Producer: Martyn C Webster First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1958. Private eye Philip Odell's investigation takes a glamorous turn. Philip Odell's investigation takes a glamorous turn when a mink coat clad woman appears. Stars Robert Beatty. From 1958. Inspector Rigby - Edward Jewesbury |
| 04 | The Lady Isn't Willing | 19580520 | 20220526 (BBC7) 20220527 (BBC7) 20241121 (BBC7) 20241122 (BBC7) | Philip Odell's investigations become clouded when the police suspect him of being involved in the crimes. Lester Powell's vintage thriller about the cases of a hard-nosed Irish-American private eye. The Lady in Mink - Mary Wimbush Christopher Hampden - James Thomason Parkin - Harold Reese Martin Sorrowby - John Bennett Inspector Rigby - Edward Jewesbury Sergeant Leyton - Jeffrey Segal Jay - Haydn Jones Producer: Martyn C Webster First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1958. Philip Odell's investigations get clouded when police suspect him. Odell's investigations get clouded when police suspect him of being involved in the crimes. Stars Robert Beatty. From 1958. |
| 05 | The Little Doctor | 19580527 | 20220527 (BBC7) 20220528 (BBC7) 20241122 (BBC7) 20241123 (BBC7) | Philip Odell's investigations finally begin to reveal the connections between the murders and the blackmail. Lester Powell's vintage thriller about the cases of a hard-nosed Irish-American private eye. The Lady in Mink - Mary Wimbush Martin Sorrowby - John Bennett Inspector Rigby - Edward Jewesbury Sergeant Levton - Jeffrey Segal Police Doctor - Hugh Manning Postman - Frank Partington Foreman - Will Leighton Dr Alexander Frey ....Trevor Martin Producer: Martyn C. Webster First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1958. Philip Odell's investigations start to reveal connections. Odell's investigations start to reveal connections between the murders and the blackmail. Stars Robert Beatty. From 1958. |
| 06 | A Psychological Matter | 19580603 | 20220530 (BBC7) 20220531 (BBC7) 20241125 (BBC7) 20241126 (BBC7) | Philip Odell learns the identity of the lady in mink and why she's involved in the blackmail. But is she a murderer? Lester Powell's vintage thriller about the cases of a hard-nosed Irish-American private eye. Heather McMara - Sheila Manahen The Lady in Mink - Mary Wimbush Christopher Hampden - James Thomason Inspector Rlgby - Edward Jewestmry Sergeant Leyiton - Jeffrey Segal Dr Alexander Frey ....Trevor Martin Receptionist - Beryl Calder Poldce Surgeon - John Graham Maid - Ann Rye Producer: Martyn C Webster First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1958. Odell learns the identity of the lady in mink and her blackmail connection. But is she a killer? Stars Robert Beatty. From 1958. |
| 07 | Wanted Kitty Stapleton | 19580610 | 20220531 (BBC7) 20220601 (BBC7) 20241126 (BBC7) 20241127 (BBC7) | The case appears to be concluding for Philip Odell, but there's still time for one more surprising development. Lester Powell's vintage thriller about the cases of a hard-nosed Irish-American private eye. Heather McMara ....Sheila Manahan Kitty Stapleton - Mary Wimbush Christopher Hampden - James Thomason Parkin - Harold Reese Inspector Rigby - Edward Jewesbury Sergeant Leyton - Jeffrey Segal Jay - Haydn Jones Producer: Martyn C Webster First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1958. The case appears settled for Odell, but there's still time for one more surprise. The case appears to be concluding for Odell, but there's still time for one more surprise development. Stars Robert Beatty. |
| 08 LAST | Show Down | 19580617 | 20220601 (BBC7) 20220602 (BBC7) 20241127 (BBC7) 20241128 (BBC7) | Philip Odell gathers his evidence together and prepares to confront the killer... Conclusion of Lester Powell's vintage thriller about a hard-nosed Irish-American private eye. Heather McMara ....Sheila Manahan Kitty Stapleton - Mary Wimbush Christopher Hampden - James Thomason Parkin - Harold Reese Inspector Rigby - Edward Jewesbury Sergeant Leyton - Jeffrey Segal Jay - Haydn Jones Dr Alexander Frey - .Trevor Martin The Barman ....Ronald Baddiley Rosie - Hilda Schroder Producer: Martyn C Webster First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1958. Odell gathers his evidence together the evidence to confront the killer. Philip Odell gathers together all his evidence as he prepares to confront the killer. Stars Robert Beatty. |