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1. The Cave of Secrets

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The ex-commando comes across an enemy plot to capture a British secret weapon. Noel Johnson stars in the 1972 recreation.

Ex-commando Dick Barton uncovers an enemy plot to capture a British secret weapon.

Noel Johnson stars as Dick Barton

From 1946 to 1951, Dick Barton - Special Agent thrilled millions of listeners to the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Light Programme. The daily serial followed the exciting adventures of ex-commando Captain Richard Barton and his wartime mates Snowey and Jock, who solve all manner of intriguing crimes and mysteries.

Heralded by an iconic signature tune - Devil's Galop by Charles Williams - each gripping episode left listeners with a torrid cliff-hanger.

Sadly many of Dick's adventures didn't survive in the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Archive. But in 1972, as part of celebrations for the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Golden Jubilee, Dick's very first ten-part adventure by Edward J Mason was recreated, featuring many of the original performers.

Dick Barton …. Noel Johnson
Snowey White …. John Mann
Jock …. Alex McCrindle
Colonel Gardiner …. William Fox
Jean Hunter …. Margaret Robertson
The Professor …. Heron Carvic
Jimmie Law …. Derek Birch
Sir Archie Wrangle …. Richard Hurndall
The Corporal …. Geoffrey Collins

Producer: Raymond Raikes

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2 in November 1972.

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