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3. The Treacherous Invitation

Episode 3 of 10

Trapped with chum Snowey, the investigator gets some unwelcome room-mates. Stars John Mann and Noel Johnson.

Trapped with chum Snowey, special agent Dick gets some unwelcome room-mates.

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
The Professor …. Heron Carvic
Colonel Gardiner …. William Fox
Andrews …. Nigel Graham
Wilhelm Kramer …. Francis de Wolff
James Thirgood …. Denis McCarthy
Sid the Taxi Driver …. Haydn Jones
1st Policeman …. William Bedle
2nd Policeman …. Ronald Herdman

Producer: Raymond Raikes

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

15 minutes

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