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5. Interrogating Archie

Episode 5 of 10

Kramer and his gang home in on the final piece of the secret weapon, turning their attention to its inventor. Stars Noel Johnson.

Kramer and his gang home in on the final clue about the secret weapon, turning their attention to its inventor.

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
Wilhelm Kramer …. Francis de Wolff
Colonel Gardiner …. William Fox
Jean Hunter …. Margaret Robertson
Andrews …. Nigel Graham
Sid the Taxi Driver …. Haydn Jones
Hans …. Arthur Bush
Inspector …. Derek Birch
Announcer/Policeman/Constable …. Geoffrey Collins

Producer: Raymond Raikes

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

15 minutes

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