Tales of Suspense

'There is a cellar sir, yes, but we can't get to it. the previous owner had it bricked up". A ghostly tale written by RD Wingfield. Paul Baker …. John Pullen Susan Baker …. Rosalind Ayres Mr Crawford …. Leonard Fenton Bill …. Fred Bryant Little Boy …. Elizabeth Lindsay With Gordon Dulieu. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1979.

Alone on a lonely rock in the middle of the sea… until something starts climbing the walls. In this unforgettable episode of Escape , Vincent Price delivers a haunting performance as a lighthouse keeper stationed at the remote Three Skeleton Key . Life is quiet, isolated, and predictable... until a derelict ship drifts into view, carrying with it a nightmare beyond imagination.  What follows is a...

When a champion racehorse vanishes on the eve of an important race and its trainer is found dead under mysterious circumstances, the baffling case is brought to Sherlock Holmes. The missing horse, Silver Blaze, is one of the most valuable thoroughbreds in England, and the shocking crime threatens to shake the racing world. Joined by Dr. John Watson, Holmes travels to the Dartmoor countryside to in...

Davenport and Desmond have been warring with each other for thirty-five years at Webster and Co. Only when they are both fired by the new manager do they discover the advantage of working together in R.D. Wingfield's first play, Compensating Error.  Roberts:……..Garard Green Hewitt:………Peter Tuddenham Brian:…………Nigel Lambert Davenport:……..Deryck Guyler Jackson:………Alan Downer Desmond:……..George Benso...

Two strangers meet by chance. One conversation changes everything. In this gripping radio adaptation of Strangers on a Train , based on the chilling novel by Patricia Highsmith, a casual encounter aboard a train leads to a sinister proposition: a “perfect” murder exchange: kill my problem, and I’ll kill yours. At first, it sounds like a joke. But when one man takes the idea seriously, the game bec...

A mysterious visitor collapses in Hercule Poirot’s apartment with a terrifying warning about a secret organization known only as “The Big Four.” As Poirot and Captain Hastings begin to investigate, they uncover a powerful international conspiracy involving espionage, manipulation, and a shadowy group determined to control world events from behind the scenes. Facing one of the most dangerous challe...

'The fact is I'm not a very good policeman. I'm a nice fellow - everyone's pal, but not a good copper. I was good - long time ago. They all thought I was going places, but I couldn' keep it up.’ Det. Sgt. Day:………..Hector Ross Det-Con Hodges:…….John Rye Mrs Stacey/Secretary:………Emily Richard PC Turner:…….Peter Pacey Desk Sgt/Doctor:……..Nigel Lambert Det-Supt Lawrence:……..Denis McCarthy Mr Smith:………G...

A friendly wager. A simple game. And a man who never loses. In this chilling episode of Suspense , what begins as an innocent bet quickly spirals into something far more dangerous. When stakes rise and tempers tighten, the line between chance and calculation begins to blur—and someone at the table may be playing a much deadlier game. As tension builds with every move, you’ll be left wondering: is...

Charles finds himself uncharacteristically employed in a film, having landed the part of a middle-management vampire in The Wreathing. His co-star is Jodie Ricks, swimwear model turned actress, who confides in Charles that she is in terrible trouble! Not only is she being blackmailed over some compromising photos, but she is also carrying the baby of the film's producer, Elliot Roth, who wants not...

"'Elderly lady living alone in remote house, willing to take in paying guests." When Miss Pickering puts this ad in the newspaper, she has an ulterior motive. So have the four gentlemen who reply in this thrilling crime drama by RD Wingfield. Miss Pickering .... Monica Grey Colonel Fryatt .... Norman Shelley Dr Brown .... Jonathan Scott Harris .... Peter Woodthorpe Wakeson .... Howard Goorney Bank...

A mysterious woman arrives at Hercule Poirot’s apartment, her face hidden behind a thick veil and her voice filled with urgency. She claims to be the victim of blackmail and begs Poirot to recover a compromising photograph before it can ruin her reputation. But as Poirot begins to investigate, he quickly suspects that the story—and the woman herself—may not be exactly what they seem. In Agatha Chr...

The Lord of the Witch Doctors marks the very first appearance of the series’ iconic host, The Man in Black, whose ominous introductions would become a defining element of the show. In this eerie tale, a man ventures into a world of dark rituals and mysterious forces, where superstition and reality blur in unsettling ways. As he encounters a powerful figure known as the “Lord of the Witch Doctors,”...

When a wealthy English aristocrat’s new American bride vanishes on their wedding day, the baffled groom turns to Sherlock Holmes for help. Lord St. Simon had just married the beautiful and mysterious Hatty Doran, but before the celebration is over, she disappears without a trace, leaving behind only a few puzzling clues and whispers of a scandal. With the assistance of Dr. John Watson, Holmes begi...

A simple twist of fate becomes a matter of life and death in this gripping episode of Suspense. In “ Heads You Lose ,” William Redfield stars in a tense psychological thriller where chance isn’t just chance—it’s a weapon. What begins as a seemingly harmless decision quickly spirals into a high-stakes game, where every outcome carries terrifying consequences. As pressure mounts and the odds close i...

When a shipment of valuable bonds worth a million dollars disappears during a transatlantic voyage, the crime seems almost impossible. The bonds were carefully guarded, and no one appears to have had the opportunity to steal them. With suspicion falling on a trusted employee, the insurance company turns to Hercule Poirot for help. Using his sharp logic and keen understanding of human nature, Poiro...

An experiment meant to help humanity takes a chilling turn in this thought-provoking episode of Suspense. In “ Seeds of Disaster ,” writer Bernard Grant crafts a story where science and ambition collide, and the consequences grow far beyond anyone’s control. What begins as a promising breakthrough soon reveals a darker side—one that threatens to spiral into catastrophe. As tension builds, Suspense...

A terrified young engineer arrives at Baker Street in the dead of night, his hand freshly bandaged and his thumb mysteriously missing. He tells Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson a bizarre story: he was hired for a secret job at a remote country house, sworn to silence, and led into a strange hydraulic press by a group of nervous strangers. When he realizes the machine is meant to crush him alive...

While vacationing at the luxurious Grand Metropolitan Hotel, Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings find themselves unexpectedly involved in a puzzling theft. A valuable pearl necklace has been stolen from a wealthy guest, and suspicion quickly falls on the hotel staff. But Poirot is not convinced the case is as simple as it appears. As he carefully studies the clues and the behavior of those involve...

A friendly card game turns into a deadly gamble in this tense episode of Suspense. In “ Hitch-Hike Poker ,” a group of strangers share a ride, and a seemingly harmless game of poker, only for suspicion to creep in with every hand dealt. As the miles stretch on and tensions rise, it becomes clear that someone at the table may be hiding more than just a good poker face. With its claustrophobic setti...

A terrified young woman arrives at Baker Street with a chilling story: her sister died under mysterious circumstances just before her wedding, whispering the cryptic words “the speckled band.” Now, with her own wedding approaching, she fears the same fate may await her. Taking the case, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson travel to the eerie country estate of Stoke Moran, home to the violent and u...

A frantic late-night visit brings Hercule Poirot into a perplexing and dangerous mystery. An Italian nobleman bursts into Poirot’s apartment, terrified and convinced that his life is in immediate danger. Shortly afterward, the man is found murdered under mysterious circumstances. With only a few puzzling clues and a tangled web of international intrigue to guide him, Poirot must quickly uncover wh...

A warm and nostalgic portrait of everyday life in England between the world wars, This Happy Breed follows the Gibbons family as they navigate love, loss, and the changing times of the 1920s and 1930s. Based on the beloved play by Noël Coward, this moving radio drama captures the quiet heroism of ordinary people and the enduring strength of family through years of hardship and hope. Sit back and e...

A respectable gentleman disappears under mysterious circumstances after being seen entering a notorious opium den along the Thames. When his desperate wife seeks help, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson travel to the seedy riverside district to investigate. Inside the grim establishment, Holmes encounters a grotesque beggar with a twisted lip who appears to be the last person to see the missing m...

A quiet evening of bridge at a country house is shattered when a body is discovered in the study. The victim—an unexpected visitor—has been shot, and the household’s carefully maintained calm quickly unravels. Called in to investigate, Hercule Poirot must examine the strange circumstances surrounding the murder, including a mysterious visitor, conflicting stories, and the secrets hidden among the...

In this unsettling episode of Suspense , a quiet country estate becomes the setting for a chilling psychological mystery. When a seemingly harmless summer gathering turns tense, hidden fears and suspicions begin to surface among the guests. Rumors of something sinister lurking in the isolated summer house grow stronger as the night wears on, and the group begins to wonder whether the true danger l...