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O'Rourke's First Case

4 Extra Debut. Redundant at 40, John O’Rourke decides to become a private detective, entering a dangerous new world. Starring Ken Cumberlidge.

John O'Rourke is made redundant at 40.

So he applies to the Enterprise Allowance Board in Liverpool for a Β£40-a-week grant to set up in business as a Private Detective.

In no time at all he is caught up in the world of modern art, drug dealing and shoot outs on container ships.

Starring Ken Cumberlidge.

Crime thriller written by Vincent McInerney.

John …. Ken Cumberlidge
Mr O'Rourke …. Richard Tate
Chris …. Maureen O’Brien
Inspector Crust …. James Ellis
Curly …. Dominic Rickhards
Mrs Rate …. June Barrie
Ronnie Rate …. Eric Allen
Bogger …. David Goudge
Minty …. Bill Monks
Charlie …. Jonathan Nibbs
The Captain .... Christian Rodska
Bar Person …. Ian Targett
Scratcher …. David Learner
Operator …. Maryon Ellor

Director: Shaun McLoughlin

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in January 1990.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Sun 16 Jul 2023 01:00
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  • Sat 15 Jul 2023 06:00
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  • Sun 16 Jul 2023 01:00
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