Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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| 01 | The Little Things | 19560411 | 20111004 (BBC7) 20111005 (BBC7) 20140114 (BBC7) 20140115 (BBC7) 20161031 (BBC7) 20161101 (BBC7) 20210802 (BBC7) 20210803 (BBC7) 20240827 (BBC7) 20240828 (BBC7) | Holidaying out-of-season in the fishing village of Downburgh, the suave detective faces peril linking mystery deaths with a disappearance. 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 Mary Gardner - Dorothy Holmes-Gore Freeman - Allan McClelland Bob Gardner - Leonard Trolley Detective Inspector Ivor - Manning Wilson Sir Graham Forbes - Lester Mudditt Brian Dexter - Simon Lack Johnny Tico - Brian Haines Linda Tico - Belle Chrystall Commissionaire - James Thomason Between 1938 and 1968, Francis Durbridge's incomparably suave amateur detective Paul Temple and glamorous journalist 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 the BBC Light Programme in April 1956. The suave detective faces peril by linking mystery deaths with a disappearance. Stars Peter Coke. From April 1956. Debonair amateur detective Paul Temple and glamorous journalist wife Steve are holidaying out-of-season in the fishing village of Downburgh. Both are soon facing peril battling to link mystery deaths with a disappearance... 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. Between 1938 and 1968, Francis Durbridge's incomparably suave amateur detective and his journalist wife solved case after baffling case. They inhabited a sophisticated, well-heeled world of cocktails and fast cars in one of BBC radio's most popular series. Paul Temple faces peril linking mystery deaths with a disappearance. The suave detective faces peril linking mystery deaths with a disappearance. Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke. From 1956. |
| 02 | Salty West | 19560418 | 20111005 (BBC7) 20111006 (BBC7) 20140115 (BBC7) 20140116 (BBC7) 20161101 (BBC7) 20161102 (BBC7) 20210803 (BBC7) 20210804 (BBC7) 20240828 (BBC7) 20240829 (BBC7) | The daughter of the head of CI5, Sylvia Ross has disappeared, but the suave detective and his wife Steve are hot on the trail... 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 Sir Graham Forbes - Lester Mudditt Mary Gardner - Dorothy Holmes-Gore Max Burford - Allan McClelland Brian Dexter - Simon Lack Mille - Geoffrey Hodson Workman/Elderly Waiter - Jeffrey Segal Between 1938 and 1968, Francis Durbridge's incomparably suave amateur detective Paul Temple and glamorous journalist 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 the BBC Light Programme in April 1956. The detective heads to Switzerland on the trail of the head of CI5's missing daughter. The smooth detective heads to Switzerland on the trail of the head of MI5's missing daughter. Stars Peter Coke. From April 1956. |
| 03 | The Handbag | 19560425 | 20111006 (BBC7) 20111007 (BBC7) 20140116 (BBC7) 20140117 (BBC7) 20161102 (BBC7) 20161103 (BBC7) 20210804 (BBC7) 20210805 (BBC7) 20240829 (BBC7) 20240830 (BBC7) | A drive-by shooting and the victim's last words pose more Swiss puzzles for the suave detective and his wife. 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. Sir Graham Forbes - Lester Mudditt Mary Gardner - Dorothy Holmes-Gore Detective Inspector Vosper - Arthur Ridley Linda Tico - Belle Chrystall Johnny Tico - Brian Haines Brian Dexter - Simon Lacl Ernest de Silva - John Gabriel Captain Jansen - Jeffrey Segal Ed/George - Leonard Trolley Nurse - Beth Boyd Luigi - Manning Wilson Sergeant Bell/Barker - Hamilton Dyce Sergeant Thomas/Smith - Gordon Davies Between 1938 and 1968, Francis Durbridge's incomparably suave amateur detective Paul Temple and glamorous journalist 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 the BBC Light Programme in April 1956. A drive-by shooting and the victim's last words pose more Swiss puzzles for the detective. A drive-by shooting victim's last words pose more Swiss puzzles for the smooth detective. Stars Peter Coke. From April 1956. 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. Between 1938 and 1968, Francis Durbridge's incomparably suave amateur detective and his journalist wife solved case after baffling case. They inhabited a sophisticated, well-heeled world of cocktails and fast cars in one of BBC radio's most popular series. A drive-by shooting and the victim's last words pose more puzzles for the sleuth. A drive-by shooting victim's last words pose more Swiss puzzles for the smooth detective. Stars Peter Coke. From 1956. |
| 04 | Return To Downburgh | 19560502 | 20111007 (BBC7) 20111008 (BBC7) 20140117 (BBC7) 20140118 (BBC7) 20161103 (BBC7) 20161104 (BBC7) 20210805 (BBC7) 20210806 (BBC7) 20240830 (BBC7) 20240831 (BBC7) | Pondering the mystery over the handbag, the suave detective and his wife, Steve follow up a fresh lead... 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. Max Burford - Allan McLelland Detective Inspector Vosper - Arthur Ridley Johnny Tico - Brian Haines Ernest de Silva - John Gabriel Detective Inspector Ivor - Manning Wilson Doris - Dorothy Holmes-Gore Operator/Sergeant - Michael Turner Between 1938 and 1968, Francis Durbridge's incomparably suave amateur detective Paul Temple and glamorous journalist 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 the BBC Light Programme in May 1956. Pondering the mystery of the handbag, the detective and his wife follow up a fresh lead. Pondering the mystery of the handbag, the smooth detective and his wife follow up a fresh lead. Stars Peter Coke. From May 1956. |
| 05 | A Present For Steve | 19560509 | 20111010 (BBC7) 20111011 (BBC7) 20140120 (BBC7) 20140121 (BBC7) 20161104 (BBC7) 20161105 (BBC7) 20210806 (BBC7) 20210807 (BBC7) 20240902 (BBC7) 20240903 (BBC7) | More mystery afloat, as the worried detective tackles Salty West and uncovers links to his wife Steve. 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. Mrs Purdie - Molly Rankin Brian Dexter - Simon Lack Stan Walters - Denis Goacher Salty West - Brewster Mason Linda Tico - Belle Chrystall Johnny Tico - Brian Haines George - Leonard Trolley Detective Inspector Ivor - Manning Wilson 1st Girl/3rd Girl - Beth Boyd 2nd Girl - Dorothy Holmes-Gore Operator/Waiter - James Thomason Between 1938 and 1968, Francis Durbridge's incomparably suave amateur detective Paul Temple and glamorous journalist 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 the BBC Light Programme in May 1956. More mystery afloat, as the worried detective tackles Salty West and uncovers links to Steve. Stars Peter Coke. From May 1956. 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. Between 1938 and 1968, Francis Durbridge's incomparably suave amateur detective and his journalist wife solved case after baffling case. They inhabited a sophisticated, well-heeled world of cocktails and fast cars in one of BBC radio's most popular series. |
| 06 | News From Sir Graham | 19560516 | 20111011 (BBC7) 20111012 (BBC7) 20140121 (BBC7) 20140122 (BBC7) 20161107 (BBC7) 20161108 (BBC7) 20210809 (BBC7) 20210810 (BBC7) 20240903 (BBC7) 20240904 (BBC7) | An unexpected twist wraps up the case for the suave detective and his wife Steve - or does it? Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury. Another intriguing case for BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife. Salty West - Brewster Mason Detective Inspector Ivor - Manning Wilson George Wadford - Leonard Trolley Member Davis/Ambulance Attendant - James Thomason Sir Graham Forbes - Lester Mudditt Sir Carlton Ross - Richard Williams Sylvia Ross/Telephone Operator - Annette Kelly Detective Inspector Vosper - Arthur Ridley Brian Dexter - Simon Lack Between 1938 and 1968, Francis Durbridge's incomparably suave amateur detective Paul Temple and glamorous journalist 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 the BBC Light Programme in May 1956. An unexpected twist wraps up the case for the smooth detective - or does it? An unexpected twist wraps up the case for the smooth detective and his wife Steve. Or does it? Stars Peter Coke. From May 1956. |
| 07 | Another Suspect | 19560523 | 20111012 (BBC7) 20111013 (BBC7) 20140122 (BBC7) 20140123 (BBC7) 20161108 (BBC7) 20161109 (BBC7) 20210810 (BBC7) 20210811 (BBC7) 20240904 (BBC7) 20240905 (BBC7) | The suave detective and wife Steve face peril afloat, in their battle to uncover the truth... Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury. Another intriguing case for BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife. Sir Graham Forbes - Lester Mudditt Brian Dexter - Simon Lack Stan Walters - Denis Goacher Arthur Main - Geoffrey Hodson Ernest de Silva - John Gabriel Julie de Silva - Marjorie Mars Detective Inspector Silva - Manning Wilson Tom Chepstow - George Merritt Between 1938 and 1968, Francis Durbridge's incomparably suave amateur detective Paul Temple and glamorous journalist 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 the BBC Light Programme in May 1956. The detective and wife Steve face peril afloat, as they edge ever closer to the truth. The smooth detective and wife Steve face peril afloat, as they edge ever closer to the truth. Stars Peter Coke. From May 1956. |
| 08 | Return To London | 19560530 | 20111013 (BBC7) 20111014 (BBC7) 20140123 (BBC7) 20140124 (BBC7) 20161109 (BBC7) 20161110 (BBC7) 20210811 (BBC7) 20210812 (BBC7) 20240905 (BBC7) 20240906 (BBC7) | With the case nearly cracked - the suave detective invites all the suspects to a cocktail party. Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury. The conclusion of another intriguing case for BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife. Sir Graham Forbes - Lester Mudditt Detective Inspector Vosper - Arthur Ridley Detective Inspector Ivor - Manning Wilson Johnny Tico - Brian Haines Linda Tico - Belle Chrystall Brian Dexter - Simon Lack Max Burford - Allan McClelland Ernest de Silva - John Gabriel Julie de Silva - Marjorie Mars Salty West - Brewster Mason Mary Gardner - Dorothy Holmes-Gore Hotel Clerk - James Thomason Between 1938 and 1968, Francis Durbridge's incomparably suave amateur detective Paul Temple and glamorous journalist 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 the BBC Light Programme in May1956. With the case nearly cracked, the detective invites all the suspects to a cocktail party. With the case nearly cracked, the smooth detective invites all the suspects to a cocktail party. Stars Peter Coke. From May 1956. |