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6. Just A Red Herring

Despite her best efforts, Steve's in big trouble and Paul is led to a high-speed powerboat on the Thames. Stars Crawford Logan.

Despite her best efforts, Steve's in big trouble - and Paul is led to a high-speed powerboat on the River Thames.

Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson as ´óÏó´«Ã½ radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous journalist wife

Faithful remake of a 1949 series never saved in the ´óÏó´«Ã½ archives.

Written by Francis Durbridge.

Paul Temple …. Crawford Logan
Steve …. Gerda Stevenson
Stella Portland …. Emma Currie
Don Alfaro …. Jimmy Chisholm
Hubert Greene …. Richard Greenwood
George Kelly/Bennett …. Robin Laing
Inspector Vosper …. Michael MacKenzie
Moira Portland …. Lucy Paterson
Dr Elzec/Charlie/Sergeant Finlay …. Greg Powrie
Sir Graham Forbes …. Gareth Thomas
Chris Boyer/Harry …. Nick Underwood

From 1938 to 1968, Paul Temple and wife Steve solved case after baffling case in one of ´óÏó´«Ã½ radio's most popular series.

Sadly, only half of his adventures were kept, but several have been recreated since 2006.

Producer: Patrick Rayner

First broadcast on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 in May 2008.

30 minutes

Broadcasts

  • Fri 20 Jun 2008 11:30
  • Wed 27 Feb 2013 06:00
  • Wed 27 Feb 2013 13:00
  • Wed 27 Feb 2013 20:00
  • Thu 28 Feb 2013 01:00
  • Tomorrow 06:00
  • Tomorrow 11:00
  • Tomorrow 17:00
  • Tuesday 01:00