The New Catacomb By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

A heartbroken archaeologist exacts revenge on a love rival.

Deep beneath the streets of Rome, Charles Benchley's new discovery proves irresistible to a fellow student of antiquity. But why is Benchley so prepared to share his find?

RJB Sellar's radio play is based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's short story, first published in 1898 in ‘The Sunlight Year Book' under the title ‘Burger's Secret'. In this adaptation, ‘Burger' becomes ‘Benchley'.

Kennedy - Howard Marion-Crawford

Benchley - Brian Wilde

Mary - Pauline Yates

Producer: RD Smith

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1958.

A heartbroken archaeologist exacts revenge on a love rival. Stars Howard Marion-Crawford and Brian Wilde.

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