
Detective
The Complete BBC Radio 4 Crime Drama
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Narrated by:
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full cast
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Ray Brooks
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By:
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Robert Barr
All four radio series of Robert Barr’s gripping London-based police drama.
Originally broadcast as Detective: Stories of Crime and Detection in London, this BBC radio drama ran for four series between 1980 and 1985. Written by the award-winning creator of Z Cars and Softly Softly, Robert Barr, it comprised 39 thrilling stories set in London’s criminal underworld, all of which are collected here for the first time.
DS Dave Brook is a long-serving, ducking-and-diving police officer who takes armed robberies and violent crime in his stride. But then he is teamed up with young 'grammar school boy' DC Blair Maxton from sleepy Epsom. How will Max cope with the mean streets of his new patch?
Among the thrilling cases in these four series, the detectives tackle an armed gang, confront a notorious crime family, search for a missing wife, investigate a gruesome ax murder and the death of a reclusive young woman, and assist ‘The Sweeney’ flying squad. It’s all in a day’s work for Brook and his team....
Ray Brooks stars as DS Brook, with Christopher Blake as DC Maxton, David Daker as Chief Inspector Roach, Peter Cleall as DC Harrison, Jacqueline Tong as Judy and Stephen Garlick as DC Tully.
Written by Robert Barr
Produced and directed by Martin Fisher
First broadcast 3 January-27 March 1980, BBC Radio 4 (Series 1), 16 March-18 May 1982, BBC Radio 4, (Series 2), 27 June-15 August 1984, BBC Radio 2 (Series 3), 24 June-12 August 1985, BBC Radio 2 (Series 4)
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Detective: radio
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Good story lines and characters classics police drama
Excellent radio drama
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Nothing but Love
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Also read a reviewer who didn't like the music but since I'm from the 70's and 80's I love this music. It reminds me of better times. Keep 'em coming!
Wonderfully Unwoke
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The main character is a street smart and pretty cheerful detective sergeant with a talented but inexperienced young detective constable under his wing. As the senior officer explains what's happening to his junior, like Holmes to Watson, the audience get an explanation of the criminal's motive and means, helping us understand the story and direction. I don't mind this plotting device at all and find the stories entirely engaging without breaking the mould for solid police proceedural. I would definitely recommend them to fans of Sherlock, Poirot or Wimsey.
Cheerful cop always one step ahead
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Old days
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Old time radio venue
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Dated
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Dated, racially insensitive
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