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The Clock Strikes Eight by John Dickson Carr

A woman accused of killing her lover is waiting for the hangman. She says she is innocent - but is anyone listening? From 1944.

A woman awaits the hangman's noose in her prison cell.

Dr Fell takes a special interest in her case - but will he be able to find the evidence he needs in time?

Written by John Dickson Carr.

Originally a weekly half-hour of mystery and suspense.

Story-Teller: The Man in Black - Valentine Dyall

Charles Markham ...... Esme Percy

Dr Fell ...... Richard George
Helen Barton ...... Grizelda Harvey
Colonel Andrews ...... Richard Williams
Herbert Gale ...... Basil Jones
Harris ...... Frank Cochrans
Prison Wardress 1 ...... Gladys Spencer
Prison Wardress 2 ...... Ann Codrington

Producer: Martyn C Webster

First broadcast on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Service in May 1944.

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 28 Oct 2022 00:00

Broadcasts

  • Thu 27 Oct 2022 18:00
  • Fri 28 Oct 2022 00:00