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Tales of Suspense

Suspense is a radio drama series broadcast on CBS Radio from 1940 through 1962. One of the premier drama programs of the Golden Age of Radio, Suspense was subtitled “radio’s outstanding theater of thrills” and focused on suspense thriller-type scripts, usually featuring leading Hollywood actors of the era.

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Investigation of a Murder (BBC Saturday Night Theatre)

Tales of Suspense ·

2026/01/08

The Investigation of a Murder is a feature-length BBC Radio 4 drama by Eric Saward, first broadcast on Saturday 6 January 1979 as part of the esteemed Saturday Night Theatre strand.The play explores the methods and human impact of police investigation in a murder case, not just on the officers involved, but also on those casually or coincidentally drawn into the unfolding drama. Saward’s drama foregrounds modern police procedure and its emotional reverberations, offering listeners both procedural

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Black Plumes (BBC Saturday Night Theatre) Margery...

Tales of Suspense ·

2026/01/01

Black Plumes is a mystery/detective drama based on a 1940 novel by famed Golden Age crime writer Margery Allingham.The story unfolds mainly around the Ivory family, proprietors of an art gallery in London, and centres on a series of sinister events that embroil Frances Ivory and the people around her... including unexpected deaths, secrets from a disastrous trip to Tibet, and suspicion that draws in nearly everyone close to the family.The BBC Radio adaptation was broadcast as part of the

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Sherlock Holmes & The Blue Carbuncle

Tales of Suspense ·

2025/12/29

When the Countess of Morcar's priceless blue carbuncle is stolen, a reformed thief is charged with the crime.But a strange thing happens. Holmes tells Watson about Commissionaire Peterson's report of seeing a little knot of roughs assault a man carrying a Christmas goose home for the family. They all ran, leaving both the goose and the hat. No one could locate the man, so Peterson took possession - only for his wife to find Morcar's fabulous blue jewel inside the goose while preparing it! Can

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Yuletide Mysteries - Agatha Christie & Suspense Marathon

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2025/12/23

Settle in for a night where DECKING THE HALLS meets DANGER and DARK SECRETS... Our special Christmas Suspense & Mystery Marathon brings together classic tales of deception, redemption, and unexpected twists - perfect for listeners who like a little chill with their cheer. From Agatha Christie’s brilliant Poirot’s Christmas, to chilling radio thrillers from Suspense like Back for Christmas and Christmas for Carol, and the dramatic magic of A Christmas Carol from the legendary Campbell Playhouse,

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"A Christmas Carol" Campbell Playhouse's Holiday...

Tales of Suspense ·

2025/12/22

First broadcast in 1938, Campbell Playhouse’s A Christmas Carol stands as one of the most iconic radio interpretations of Dickens’ classic.Directed and narrated by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore in one of his most memorable roles, the production transports listeners to Victorian London through expressive performances, atmospheric orchestration, and masterful audio craftsmanship. This adaptation captures the transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge with warmth, wit, and haunting dramatic

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“Holiday Story” A Tale of Tension and Tradition

Tales of Suspense ·

2025/12/19

“Holiday Story” is a lesser-known but compelling entry in the Suspense anthology series. It follows a family preparing for the holidays, only to find themselves caught in a web of emotional strain, looming conflict, and unexpected danger. The episode explores how the pressure of the season can expose hidden fears and force critical decisions. A layered, atmospheric story perfect for holiday-themed analysis.STARRINGAgnes Moorehead as Ellen HarperWilliam Conrad as the mysterious strangerJoseph Kearns

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The Maltese Falcon (BBC Radio)

Tales of Suspense ·

2025/12/17

Set in San Francisco in the late 1920s, The Maltese Falcon follows hard-boiled private detective Sam Spade, whose life is upended after a mysterious woman hires his agency and his partner is soon murdered.Based on the novel by Dashiell HammettOriginal Broadcast: BBC Radio 4, 29 December 1984 CastSam Spade — Tom WilkinsonBrigid O’Shaughnessy — Jane LapotaireKasper Gutman — Peter VaughanJoel Cairo — Nickolas GraceEffie Perine — Mia SoteriouMiles Archer — William HopeIva Archer — Liza RossWilmer Cook —

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"Christmas for Carole" Suspense Radio

Tales of Suspense ·

2025/12/15

A poignant holiday tale from the classic radio series Suspense, “Christmas for Carol” follows a desperate young husband who turns to crime in hopes of giving his wife and unborn child a better life.This moving episode blends crime, compassion, and Christmas spirit into a tightly crafted dramatic story.Broadcast: December 21, 1944Main Cast • Dennis O’Keefe — Perry • Cathy Lewis — Carol • Elliott Lewis • Joseph Kearns

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"Back for Christmas" Suspense Holiday Thriller

Tales of Suspense ·

2025/12/12

“Back for Christmas” is one of the most celebrated episodes of the iconic radio anthology Suspense. The story centers on Dr. Hermant, a man determined to free himself from his wife before their planned Christmas trip. But as he sets his scheme in motion, unexpected twists—and an ironic fate—await him. A perfect blend of holiday cheer and noir tension.The cast:PETER LORRE (Professor Hubert Schumacher), John McIntire (Mexican man in middle commercial / Professor), Jeanette Nolan (Hermione), unknown

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114:51

George Orwell's 1984 | BBC Radio Dramatization

Tales of Suspense ·

2025/11/18

Nineteen Eighty-Four is George Orwell's terrifying vision of a totalitarian future in which everything and everyone is slave to a tyrannical regime.STARRINGChristopher Eccleston, Tim Pigott Smith and Pippa Nixon Winston Smith works for the Ministry of Truth in London, chief city of Airstrip One. Big Brother stares out from every poster and the Thought Police uncover each act of betrayal. When Winston finds love with Julia, he discovers that life does not have to be dull and deadening and awakens to

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96:43

The Picture of Dorian Gray_ Oscar Wilde's Dark...

Tales of Suspense ·

2025/11/12

In exchange for eternal youth, a man makes a deal with the devil and gives up his soul. As he is consumed by evil, his portrait changes to mirror the abomination he has become. STARRING: Nick Pryor Norman Rose Roger DeKovenAdapted by George LowtherFirst Run - August 7, 1974

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Bram Stoker's THE JUDGE'S HOUSE | Haunted Radio

Tales of Suspense ·

2025/11/09

Malcolm Malcolmson discovers the truth of 'absurd prejudices' which have accrued around an empty property in Bram Stoker's tale dramatised by Patricia Mays.Malcolmson ...... Nigel HaversMrs Witham ...... Jane ThompsonWith:David TimsonAlexander JohnDirector: Derek HoddinottFirst broadcast on the BBC January 1982.

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"The Hound of the Baskervilles" by Sir Arthur Conan...

Tales of Suspense ·

2025/11/03

Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigate the legend of a supernatural hound, a beast that may be stalking a young heir on the fog-shrouded moorland that makes up his estate.Cast:Clive Merrison as Sherlock HolmesMichael Williams as Dr John WatsonDame Judi Dench as Mrs HudsonDonald Sinden as Sir Charles BaskervilleMark Leake as Sir Henry BaskervilleIan Masters as Sir Hugo BaskervilleRoger May as Dr James MortimerJohn Woodnutt as Arthur FranklandRachel Atkins as Beryl StapletonDon McCorkindale as John

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The Phantom of the Opera (CBS Radio Mystery Theater)

Tales of Suspense ·

2025/10/31

Raoul de Chagny falls for the stunning Christine Daae as he he watches her perform in Paris Opera House. But he must pursue her through its backdoors and stage rooms while he his heart becomes heavy with the presence of a disfigured spirit. The spirit wields unimaginable power over the singer and Raoul must compete with him to win her heart and overcome her fears. Starring:Court BensonGordon GouldCarol TeitelPaul HechtAdapted by Murray BurnettBroadcast April 28, 1975

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Sherlock Holmes in "The Valley of Fear"

Tales of Suspense ·

2025/10/30

The Baker Street sleuth probes a case of revenge and treachery linking a country home with 1890s American secret societies. Sherlock Holmes ...... Clive MerrisonDr John Watson ...... Michael WilliamsJohn McMurdo ...... Iain GlenInspector Alec MacDonald ...... Mark BonnerWhite Mason ...... Timothy BatesonJack McGinty ...... Constantine GregoryEttie Shafter ...... Amanda GordonTed Baldwin ...... Stephen CritchlowIvy Douglas ...... Becky HindleyCecil Barker ...... Gavin MuirNarrator ...... Ronald

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"Turn of the Screw" by Henry James | BBC Radio Drama

Tales of Suspense ·

2025/10/29

What evil influences the two beautiful children at Bly? A governess is sent to care for two orphaned children in a remote country estate. She soon becomes convinced that forces of evil want to take possession of the children but her struggle to protect them from harm leads to a devastating conclusion in this classic Victorian tale of horror. Governess: Charlotte AttenboroughMrs Grose: Rosemary LeachMiles: Sam CraneFlora: Sara Jane DerrickMaster of Bly: Michael Tudor BarnesCoachman: John

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Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" (Suspense!) Starring...

Tales of Suspense ·

2025/10/28

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein explores the nature of human life and man’s control over it. The living monster he creates awes and frightens him. The story was first presented in 1952 with Herbert Marshall in the lead role. The 1952 broadcast might be preferred by many because the role seems suited to Marshall’s often pained delivery, which adds to the moral dilemma of the story, and Joe Kearns excellent performance as the minister. The cast: Stacy Harris (Victor Frankenstein), Barney Phillips (The

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Sherlock Holmes in "The Sign of Four"

Tales of Suspense ·

2025/10/26

When criminals become unimaginative and crimes unchallenging, the Baker Street sleuth seeks stimulation elsewhere. But a young woman arrives looking for her father...Sherlock Holmes .... Clive MerrisonDr John Watson .... Michael WilliamsJonathan Small .... Brian BlessedMary Morstan …. Moir LeslieAbdullah Khan .... Amerjit DeuMrs Hudson .... Anna CropperThaddeus Sholto .... Richard TateMajor Sholto …. Michael KilgarriffBartholomew Sholto .... John BullInspector Jones .... Sion ProbertViolin:

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"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" (BBC Radio)

Tales of Suspense ·

2025/10/25

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is set circa 1790 in the Dutch settlement of Tarry Town (based on Tarrytown, New York), in a secluded glen called Sleepy Hollow. It tells the story of Ichabod Crane, a lean, lanky, and extremely superstitious schoolmaster from Connecticut, who competes with the town rowdy for the hand of Katrina Van Tassel, the daughter of a wealthy farmerl.As Crane leaves the Van Tassels' party on an autumn night, he is pursued by the Headless Horseman, who is supposedly the ghost of a

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Agatha Christie's Man in the Brown Suit (1988)

Tales of Suspense ·

2025/10/24

The Man in the Brown Suit (1988) is a thrilling adaptation of Agatha Christie's globe-trotting mystery.After witnessing a suspicious death at a London train station, amateur sleuth Anne Beddingfeld is pulled into a deadly plot involving stolen diamonds, espionage, and the elusive “man in the brown suit.”Starring Stephanie Zimbalist and Rue McClanahan, this adaptation combines adventure, romance, and classic Christie suspense in a high-stakes international chase.

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