Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Murder | 20040628 | 20120220/21 (BBC7) 20130107 (BBC7) 20130108 (BBC7) 20240101 (BBC7) | On a spring morning in 1938, William Murfitt was poisoned at his home in the quiet Suffolk village of Risby. David Williams investigates who killed wealthy womaniser. True mystery story read by Robert Lindsay. Abridged by Doreen Estall. Produced by Elizabeth Allard First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2004. David Williams investigates who killed wealthy womaniser William Murfitt in 1938. The true story of a philandering farmer who was poisoned in 1938. Read by David Williams David Williams investigates who killed wealthy womaniser William Murfitt in 1938. True mystery story read by Robert Lindsay. The true story of a philandering farmer who was poisoned in 1938. Read by Robert Lindsay |
| 02 | Investigation | 20040629 | 20120221/22 (BBC7) 20130108 (BBC7) 20240102 (BBC7) | In the mystery case of a womanising farmer killed in 1938, evidence mounts against his wife Gertrude. The police are not convinced it's her but if not her, then who? Investigations begin into William Murfitt's womanising and where the cyanide came from. Read by Robert Lindsay. Abridged by Doreen Estall. Produced by Elizabeth Allard First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2004. In the case of a womanising farmer killed in 1938, evidence mounts against his wife. The true story of a philandering farmer who was poisoned in 1938. Read by David Williams In the mystery case of a womanising farmer killed in 1938, evidence mounts against his wife Gertrude. Read by Robert Lindsay. In the mystery of a womanising farmer killed in 1938, evidence mounts against his wife. The true story of a philandering farmer who was poisoned in 1938. Read by Robert Lindsay |
| 03 | New Leads | 20040630 | 20120222/23 (BBC7) 20130109 (BBC7) 20130110 (BBC7) 20240103 (BBC7) | In the wealthy farmer death riddle - the spotlight falls on James Walker and his glamorous housekeeper, who claim they have been using cyanide to destroy wasps nests. After a bit more police digging, we find out that that they have been going into the victim's house on occasion - but why? Plus there's the case of a stolen fur coat. Read by Robert Lindsay. Abridged by Doreen Estall. Produced by Elizabeth Allard First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2004. In the farmer death riddle - the spotlight falls on James Walker and his housekeeper. The true story of a philandering farmer who was poisoned in 1938. Read by David Williams In the wealthy farmer death riddle - the spotlight falls on James Walker and his glamorous housekeeper. Read by Robert Lindsay. In the farmer death riddle, the spotlight falls on James Walker and his housekeeper. The true story of a philandering farmer who was poisoned in 1938. Read by Robert Lindsay |
| 04 | Secrets | 20040701 | 20120223/24 (BBC7) 20130110 (BBC7) 20240104 (BBC7) | Secrets are revealed at womanising farmer William Muffit's inquest. More cyanide tales, agitated and nervous suspects and Mary Chandler comes up with a very strong alibi. But does it being them any closer to solving the mystery? Read by Robert Lindsay. Abridged by Doreen Estall. Produced by Elizabeth Allard First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2004. Secrets are revealed at the womanising farmer's inquest but his killer is still at large. The true story of a philandering farmer who was poisoned in 1938. Read by David Williams Secrets are revealed at womanising farmer William Muffit's inquest, but his killer is still at large. Read by Robert Lindsay. The true story of a philandering farmer who was poisoned in 1938. Read by Robert Lindsay |
| 05 | Verdict | 20040702 | 20120224/25 (BBC7) 20130111 (BBC7) 20240105 (BBC7) | Under cover of darkness, police make one last trip to wealthy farmer William Muffit's murder scene. The inquest reveals a verdict of murder, but can they gather enough evidence to prove who did it? Read by Robert Lindsay. Abridged by Doreen Estall. Produced by Elizabeth Allard First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2004. The true story of a philandering farmer who was poisoned in 1938. Read by David Williams Under cover of darkness, police make one last trip to wealthy farmer William Muffit's murder scene. Concluded by Robert Lindsay. Under cover of darkness, the police make one last trip to William Muffit's murder scene. The true story of a philandering farmer who was poisoned in 1938. Read by Robert Lindsay |