Paul Temple And The Alex Affair [Paul Temple]

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01Mrs Trevelyan1968022620130401/02 (BBC7)
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The debonair sleuth investigates when three murders are linked to 'Alex'.

Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke as Paul Temple and Marjorie Westbury as Steve in another intriguing case for BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife.

‘Spider' Williams - Alan Dudley

Mulroy - Michael Harbour

Lady Weyman - Betty Hardy

Webb/Shaw - Ronald Herdman

Wilfred Davis - Basil Jones

Carl Lathom - Simon Lack

Donald Black - Victor Lucas

Mrs Trevelyan - Barbara Mitchell

Dr Kohima's Maid - Ann Murray

Dot - Hilda Schroder

Walter Day/Lang - Anthony Viccars

Sir Ernest Cranberry - Geoffrey Wincott

Between 1938 and 1968, Francis Durbridge's incomparably suave amateur detective Paul Temple and glamorous wife Steve solved case after baffling case in one of BBC radio's most popular series. They inhabited a sophisticated, well-heeled world of cocktails and fast cars.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in February 1968.

When three murders are linked to 'Alex', the debonair sleuth investigates.

The debonair sleuth investigates when three murders are linked to 'Alex'. Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke.

Debonair detective Paul Temple is on the case when three murders are linked to 'Alex'.

Starring Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury as BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife.

Another baffling case of dastardly crimes must be solved.

Written by Francis Durbridge.

From 1938 to 1969, the fictional crime novelist and amateur detective Paul Temple, together with his Fleet Street journalist wife Steve, battled to solve case after baffling case in a. sophisticated world of chilled cocktails and fast cars.

02Dr Kohima1968022920130402/03 (BBC7)
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The police have asked suave sleuth Paul Temple to help them find the mysterious 'Alex' - but who's tracking whom?

Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke as Paul Temple and Marjorie Westbury as Steve in another intriguing case for BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife.

Carl Latham - Simon Lack

Mrs Trevelyan - Barbara Mitchell

Ricky - Frank Henderson

Dr Kohima - Rolf Lefebvre

Sergeant - Duncan McIntyre

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in February 1968.

The police have asked the suave sleuth to help them find the mysterious 'Alex'.

The police have asked the suave sleuth to help them find the mysterious 'Alex' - but who's tracking whom? Stars Peter Coke.

The police have asked debonair sleuth Paul Temple to help them find the mysterious 'Alex' - but who's tracking whom?

Starring Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury as BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife.

Another baffling case of dastardly crimes must be solved.

Written by Francis Durbridge.

03Mr Carl Lathom1968030420130403/04 (BBC7)
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Despite an attempt on his life, debonair detective Paul Temple remains hot on the trail of the elusive 'Alex'.

Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke as Paul Temple and Marjorie Westbury as Steve in another intriguing case for BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife.

Wilfred Davis - Basil Jones

Dr Kohima's Maid - Ann Murray

Carl Lathom - Simon Lack

Mrs Trevelyan - Barbara Mitchell

Ricky Henderson - Frank Henderson

Dr Kohima - Rolf Lefebvre

Webb/Shaw - Ronald Herdman

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in March 1968.

Despite an attempt on his life, Temple remains hot on the trail of the elusive 'Alex'.

Despite an attempt on his life, the debonair detective remains hot on the trail of the elusive 'Alex'. Stars Peter Coke.

Starring Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury as BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife.

Another baffling case of dastardly crimes must be solved.

Written by Francis Durbridge.

04Mr 'spider' Williams1968030720130404/05 (BBC7)
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The enigmatic 'Alex' claims another victim - but the plot thickens as the sleuth survives a car crash.

Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke as Paul Temple and Marjorie Westbury as Steve in another intriguing case for BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife.

Wilfred Davis - Basil Jones

Carl Lathom - Simon Lack

Ricky Henderson - Frank Henderson

Dr Kohima - Rolf Lefebvre

Spider' Williams - Alan Dudley

Frank Chester - Ian Thompson

Phone Voice - Leroy Lingwood

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in March 1968.

Alex claims another victim, but the plot thickens as the sleuth survives a car crash.

The enigmatic Alex claims another victim, but the plot thickens as the sleuth survives a car crash. Stars Peter Coke.

The enigmatic 'Alex' claims another victim - but the plot thickens as Paul Temple survives a car crash...

Starring Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury as BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife.

Another intriguing case of dastardly crimes must be solved.

Written by Francis Durbridge.

05Mr Wilfred Davis1968031120130405/06 (BBC7)
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Lathom is blackmailed and the sleuth stakes-out the drop-off - where a surprising figure appears...

Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke as Paul Temple and Marjorie Westbury as Steve in another intriguing case for BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife.

Wilfred Davis - Basil Jones

Mrs Trevelyan - Barbara Mitchell)

Dr Kohima - Rolf Lefebvre

Donald Black - Victor Lucas

Sergeant - Anthony Viccars

Mrs Horne - Betty Hardy

Bradley - David Brierly

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in March 1968.

Lathom is blackmailed and the sleuth sees a surprising figure collects the cash.

Lathom is blackmailed and the sleuth stakes out the drop-off, where a surprising figure collects the cash. Stars Peter Coke.

Lathom is blackmailed, and the sleuth stakes out the drop-off - where a surprising figure appears...

Lathom is blackmailed, and the sleuth sees a surprising figure collect the cash.

Lathom is blackmailed, while Paul Temple stakes-out the drop-off - where a surprising figure appears...

Starring Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury as BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife.

Another intriguing case of dastardly crimes must be solved.

Written by Francis Durbridge.

06Mr Lee Brent1968031420130408/09 (BBC7)
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Mrs Trevelyan's confession doesn't ring true, so the sleuth seeks assistance from an American counterpart.

Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke as Paul Temple and Marjorie Westbury as Steve in another intriguing case for BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife.

Wilfred Davis - Basil Jones

Mrs Trevelyan - Barbara Mitchell

Taxi Driver - Alan Dudley

Carl Lathom - Simon Lack

Ricky - Frank Henderson

Leo Brent - Dennis Hawthorne

Flora - Rosalind Shanks

Operator - Ian Thompson

Jock - Duncan McIntyre

Driver - Nigel Clayton

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in March 1968.

Mrs Trevelyan's confession doesn't ring true, so our hero seeks assistance.

Mrs Trevelyan's confession doesn't ring true, so our hero seeks assistance from an American counterpart. Stars Peter Coke.

07The Girl In Brown1968031820130409/10 (BBC7)
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The debonair detective returns to Canterbury in search of 'Alex', when Leo Brent looks to be in danger.

Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke as Paul Temple and Marjorie Westbury as Steve in another intriguing case for BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife.

Wilfred Davis - Basil Jones

Ricky - Frank Henderson

Dr Kohima - Roy Lefebvre

Leo Brent - Dennis Hawthorne

Taxi Driver - Alan Dudley

Walter - David Brierly

Thomas - Leroy Lingwood

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in March 1968.

With Leo Brent in danger, the debonair detective returns to Canterbury in search of 'Alex

When Leo Brent looks to be in danger, the debonair detective returns to Canterbury in search of 'Alex'. Stars Peter Coke.

08Introducing Alex1968032120231220/21 (BBC7)The suave sleuth invites the key players to his home, but has he finally managed to identify the blackmailing murderer?

Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke as Paul Temple and Marjorie Westbury as Steve in the conclusion of another intriguing case for BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife.

Leo Brent - Dennis Hawthorne

Wilfred Davis - Basil Jones

Ricky - Frank Henderson

Dr Kohima - Roy Lefebvre

Mrs Trevelyan - Barbara Mitchell

Carl Lathom - Simon Lack

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in March 1968.

All the key suspects are invited to the sleuth's home to uncover the murderer's identity.

The suave sleuth invites the key players to his home, but has he identified who the blackmailing murderer is? Stars Peter Coke.

08 LASTIntroducing Alex1968032120130410/11 (BBC7)
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The suave sleuth invites the key players to his home, but has he finally managed to identify the blackmailing murderer?

Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke as Paul Temple and Marjorie Westbury as Steve in the conclusion of another intriguing case for BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife.

Leo Brent - Dennis Hawthorne

Wilfred Davis - Basil Jones

Ricky - Frank Henderson

Dr Kohima - Roy Lefebvre

Mrs Trevelyan - Barbara Mitchell

Carl Lathom - Simon Lack

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in March 1968.

All the key suspects are invited to the sleuth's home to uncover the murderer's identity.