I don't know if other people have noticed this, but it seems to me that the older programs like this one (pre 2001) have a warmer, softer, richer sound quality than more modern BBC productions. Maybe it was when they switched from analog to digital recording formats? In any respect, i find the older productions much more satisfying aurally.

@dianapeek6936

5 ай бұрын

You have described exactly how I feel when listening.

@Mounhas

4 ай бұрын

Pluses and minuses re the switchover. I remember listening to plays whilst driving around the country& often missing vital parts due to interference and signal,corruption, not now. Also I have a DAC (digital to analog converter):to get that warmth back. 🙂

@timothyaldridge5363

3 ай бұрын

There was a utube video about frequency of music. New frequency makes you more aggressive. Could be something similar.

Thanks for keeping good plays alive. How far the BBC has fallen. 😢

@ChestertonRadio

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for listening and the kind comments. We have more plays on our 24/7 live stream linked here: Listen.ChestertonRadio.com We also have over 900 Saturday Night Theater shows on-demand in this player: Plays.ChestertonRadio.com

@LuciThomasHardylover-qx6ts

14 күн бұрын

Ah but it's not just the BBC plays, unfortunately. There are American plays muddled through it and I'm afraid that they are just simply unlistenable! Could you really put all your BBC plays together in one list? There's obviously a demand for the BBC ones as there are plenty of little channels that pop up with just a few, all the time.

Much better than most of today's TV shows

@markmunroe-hz8rf

8 ай бұрын

With audio dramas, you are free to use your imagination.

I'm from Chicago and as far as I know we have nothing like this anymore. I love it. Thank you for sharing this wonderful genre.

These wonderful productions remind me of what the BBC used to be like - civilised, adult, high quality. What my country was like when I was young. Sane!! Than you for posting these very much.

@BlazerManiacNumber96

2 жыл бұрын

I guarantee you when you were young, old people were complaining about how much better things were in their youth

@deborahrobertson8606

2 жыл бұрын

@@BlazerManiacNumber96 Of course!! But we had far fewer people, a more culturally coherent nation. We had far fewer material possessions and more physical hardship but much better music, and the BBC was our own university and music hall and debating chamber.!!There were bad things...but it was saner and culturally, there was more genuine excellence. Big business hadn'r come in and ruined the integrity of universities etc.

@zedalis

Жыл бұрын

@@deborahrobertson8606 "...culturally coherent" = Matchy Matchy, at best.

@fredjones7307

Жыл бұрын

@@BlazerManiacNumber96 That is to say the least disingenuous, also, no one was born wise..

@fredjones7307

Жыл бұрын

I absolutely concur, the BBC is a divisive organisation that is not to be trusted.

Wonderful escape from the wasteland of television. Thank you for providing them for us.

@markmunroe-hz8rf

8 ай бұрын

I agree. Been listening to many BBC Radio shows and new fiction podcasts recently, mostly sci-fi and mysteries.

This is great when you're tired & can't keep your eyes fixed on a screen! Just sit back & close your eyes - quality drama. - Love from Sydney♡

@nyy1960

Жыл бұрын

Exactly like I use it Elizabeth. It relaxes me.

@markmunroe-hz8rf

8 ай бұрын

Audio dramas allow to shut your eyes and imagine and relax.

BBC Radio 4 FM, 15 May 1982 Writer: Joan Sadler Directed by: Margaret Etall Inspector Burgess: Michael McStay Harriet Bell: Jean Trend Alan Bell: Steve Hodson Dora Pollak: Sheila Reid Ernest Pollak/Ramos: Ronald Herdman Col Charles Fergusson: Philip Voss Commander Henry Morgan: Michael Miller Hilda Morgan: Lisa Daniely Elaine Stoner: Elaine Mitchell Donald Stoner: Hugh Dickson Beaty Fuller: Miranda Forbes Police Sgt: Alex Jennings Radio Announcer/Harbor Police: Patrick Healy

@2msvalkyrie529

3 жыл бұрын

Very little info on Joan Sadler available. She did write at least one other play in early 60s. ? Rather sad she appears to be forgotten .

Very good. It’s a pleasure to listen to proper diction without any foul language.

@lorrainevanlelyveld8065

3 жыл бұрын

Agree.

@allenhonaker4107

2 жыл бұрын

Real English !!! What a concept!!!!!

@roses9339

2 жыл бұрын

I thoroughly agree, it really annoys me watching movies tv series when very coarse language is just used to shock. No need for any bad language, it certainly didn't add anything to the story. Cheers Rosemary Perth Western Australia (70 yrs)

@Bambisgf77

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I wholeheartedly agree! Such a treat for the ears.

@Mr.SLovesTheSacredHeartofJesus

2 жыл бұрын

That's for sure.

Great story, well acted. You cant beat a good whodunit. Excellent.

@531katie

8 ай бұрын

Where can I find more of these ???

Actual dialogue , well written, clear and clean diction , I am thrilled !

@talesoftheheart8625

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent

Thank you for the download. Wonderful play. Adelaide South Australia. 24.8.21.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I am in California but love these shows. I am grateful they were archived since I did not get to hear them on the radiol

Used to love afternoons on radio 4 - woman’s hour 2-3, then afternoon theatre 3-4. Always good, understandable and entertaining. I must admit I listen to radio 4 less and less.

This was broadcasted on BBC Radio 4 Saturday 15th May 1982 8.30 pm. 📻 Over forty years ago 😮 Listening in 2023. 🇬🇧🇯🇵

Listening to radio shows is like theater for the mind

1 June 2024 - Listening from Central Kentucky. Great story. I so love these shows…as long as commercials are at the beginning and the end. 🙃

I am so happy that I found your channel. This was wonderful. I grew up listening to plays and radio drama. Springbok Radio here in South Africa was fantastic. We even went to live taping in the Sea Point studios in Cape Town. So thank you for the memories. Looking forward to many more. Love from South Africa.

@cathystrydom8731

2 жыл бұрын

Yes springbok radio luv it. Sat mornings Philinon um Kaka. Ouma cath. S.a.

@humbalapa

6 ай бұрын

Radio Jacaranda in Rhodesia/Zimbabwe had a great serialized radio drama every day. Valley of the Vines by Joy Packer was my favorite.

Absolutely perfect, proper stories that get you gripped and make you think. Who done it? Brilliant, thank you.

My lucky day! So happy to have stumbled upon your channel. Thank you for sharing these wonderful radio plays.

I do like these Inspector Burgess stories - thank you very much.

Listening in Birmingham, AL while my 4 dogs sleep peacefully. ❤all is well - hello everybody, these shoes are so comforting

Absolute bliss. Thank you to whomever has given us access to this fantastic medium for our imaginations’ delight. I am so grateful to you.

@markmunroe-hz8rf

8 ай бұрын

When you're ready or listen to your favorite tales, you can picture the scenes in your head. See yet cannot see at the same time.

Fabulous night listening. A beautiful alternative to the daily news🤓

@kfitzpatrick2719

2 жыл бұрын

Agree!!

@steviegaga

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with your assessment - and 🖤 your comment re an alternative to daily news!

The dulcet tones of the bbc, an oasis of calm civility.

@2msvalkyrie529

Жыл бұрын

It USED to be....

@chrishintz1077

Жыл бұрын

@@2msvalkyrie529 oh dear. Days of yore. Before the dark times, before the empire. ;)

@dianapeek6936

5 ай бұрын

Sadly it's not like that any longer, the BBC has declined beyond all recognition, just like huge parts of the UK .

Honestly , This Is Better Than anything Hollywood Has zOffered In A Long Long Time as Far as Entertaining , Glad I Stumbled Across Chesterson Theatre , Thanks To Orson Welles Radio Shows That's How I Found The Channel , The " War Of The Worlds" That Halloween Night Radio Show That Panicked Those who heard the broadcast Is My All Time Favorite Radio Show , I've Listened to it counties Times , I Have Enjoyed Chesterson Theatre Much Since I Found Y'all, Thanks For The GREAT Entertainment

So nice that Authors didn't use foul language, explicit sex, or violence to get the true meaning across. Just goes to show how a whole generation has lost imagination through visual effects. I'd rather read a book, so good you can visualize the scene, hear the characters voices, and where sex doesn't have to be explained in any detail, except the anticipation of of the expectectation...isn't that the journey?

Very good. I love the classic- ness of this. Thank you for sharing 🌺

@cathystrydom8731

2 жыл бұрын

Is this free?? Vto listen?. Ihopecso do tellvouma cath.

Very entertaining. I just checked out the Chesterton Radio channel site. Wow. He certainly is a busy man. I don't believe I have seen such a full site! So many fabulous choices. Really impressive. Thanks for this theatre show. From a newby Ossie fan. 👇💜🙃

@ChestertonRadio

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening and sharing comments!

Great brilliant drama wonderful to listened to Great to use the imagination keep on the Great work

Wonderful. I love these radio dramas. ❤️

Very good! And the actors are excellent!

the list of my favorite listening experiences just keeps growing ... ty for the amazing top quality ( endless :) hrs of entertainment that you bring to us. you are a ⭐

An excellent drama.

Thank you so much.....🌷💐🌸

Just wonderful. Thank you so much for these uploads. They keep me company during my long slogs on the farm. In this particular one, it was amusing to hear the actor struggle with an Austrian accent...I didn't know Austria was on the Greco-Iberian peninsula!

@dianapeek6936

5 ай бұрын

Some how or another you can forgive them though can't you?

@SFNightOwl

5 ай бұрын

@@dianapeek6936 Absolutely, but really they have nothing to be forgiven for by me, I found it amusing. If anyone it's the Austrians that need to forgive the characterization of their accent.

enjoyed this immensely. no women tortured, which is fantastic for a change and so many possible baddies. Good stuff. many thanks.

@alicecobb7763

3 жыл бұрын

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@jeffsassoon6263

3 жыл бұрын

Aiiŵo

@jamesgalvin9609

2 жыл бұрын

Loo

Lovely stuff! Thanks.

Brilliant drama.. I just love the Saturday night theatre radio plays..thanks for sharing.. regards Dave 😁👍👍👍👍

Loved it. Thank you. Much better than the new stuff on Radio 4😊

Thank you 👍

Great story! Thank you.

Nail-biting stuff at the end! Thank you

Super and very enjoyable throughout

I LOVED this play 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 More like this please 🙏🏻

Great upload. Thanks

As far as i know, we never had radio plays like this in America. At least, not lately. Its quite lovely to close my eyes and imagine!

Really excellent. Edge of the seat.

Thanks so much for these

A slow start building to a smashing story.

I LOVED this play 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻More like this please 🙏🏻

Just love these,such great stories

With a very young Alex Jennings as a police sergeant. The play is from 1982, the same year he made his television debut in a small speaking part in part one of Smiley's People (with sir Alec Guiness) and with an incredible career ahead of him

@buriedstereo6959

3 жыл бұрын

WITH OBI WAN?! THE MAN IN THE WHITE SUIT?!

@timoruimteaapje4384

3 жыл бұрын

@@buriedstereo6959 jennings is the guy who throws up when they roll over the body.

Love these so much.

I've always liked listening to radio shows like old time radio and especially Mystery Theater television for the mind.

Brilliant 😊❤️❤️👏🏼👏🏼

Lovely! Thanks!

That was brilliant! Thank you....

Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this. 👍

Very good 👍 Thank you for sharing them with us 😀

Wife is not too bothered

So good to listen to. Just looked at recent Radio 4 dramas in the afternoon . Oh boy, no thanks.

@stephenhowad8073

3 жыл бұрын

She was not to upset when her husband died

@tinapeters5725

3 жыл бұрын

I thought I had missed something, I re-listened to the start of the play

@stepheng8779

3 жыл бұрын

Get that chip off your shoulder Alan, you're missing some good stuff. Stone, for example

@2msvalkyrie529

3 жыл бұрын

Radio 4 . New criteria for Radio Drama : See box ; Tick box !

@craffte

3 жыл бұрын

Same . it's June 2021 ad I just put on BBC Sounds.....what. A joke . sad. True engrossing entertainment like this...passing an afternoon thoroughly enjoying something like this....those days are gone. Even with the internet. It's just not the same. Everyone tries to be like HBO.

Thanks for posting!

Very entertaining and intriguing. Thank you.

Thanx Uncle Chesterton...HEY ! ---- My money was actually on BEN..'.the Dog'- What a fearless Chappie he was ! . He always seemed to be around when the going got 'Wuff'.....and had such a Fearless and Snappy way with him and seemed to be able to retrieve a good situation from a bad one....! Ah....such is life.

@sailorsquatandhisseaman

9 ай бұрын

Very funny! 😂👍👊🏻

Good story!

Innerly thanks. Wonderful manuscripts and acting. Best regards from Reykjavik, Iceland.

I don't have a television, by choice, I prefer to live my way and refuse to move with ALL of the times.

@sailorsquatandhisseaman

9 ай бұрын

I think there are more of us than we think.

Yes another super presentation from the BBC

Gracias

Very good & thanks for uploading. Kept me guessing until near the end, even if I had heard it before (maybe a slightly different version? Can't be sure now).

I LOOOVE this ! ❤ in USA, BUT, my heart is mostly in WONDERFUL ENGLAND !!! 😘

@dianapeek6936

5 ай бұрын

The UK is deteriorating out of all recognition, so woke that you can hardly breathe without offending someone. You walk on eggshells in some quarters, and it's becoming lost to strangers who are taking over. Tragic. These plays are an oasis.

@jerribee1

8 күн бұрын

​@@dianapeek6936 The past does seem to be our only refuge.

Superb thank you for posting

Thank you

The pictures are so much better on the radio.

Thank you so much 😊

@ChestertonRadio

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for listening! We invite you to listen to more plays on our all-day live stream here: Listen.ChestertonRadio.com We also have a player with over 900 Saturday Night Theatre shows! Plays.ChestertonRadio.com

Audio dramas...My favorite place to be.

@cousinsister69

3 жыл бұрын

Same. I'm somewhat addicted! I just now downloaded a free app "BBC Sounds". I am finding many podcasts of vintage radio shows thru that. Hi from Oz! 👇💜🙃

@BrownlandPictures

3 жыл бұрын

@@cousinsister69 haha that’s good to hear. I love listening whenever I’m animating or editing, it stirs up your imagination.

A world that doesn't and never will exist.

WARNING!! You must play this at EXACTLY two minutes past three.😉

John Castle has to be the announcer in the beginning and at the end. Very distinctive voice!

Jolly good. There is a well designed clue here....😜

When bbc cared

Fabulous

Ready to listen

Much better entertainment than modern BBC radio plays....the contemporary plays are far too intense, they try too hard to be clever and sensational, pretentious, also the authors seem to think it's their responsibility to educate the rest of the population about the latest politically correct thinking attitude we are forced to adopt.

@hermajesty52

3 жыл бұрын

agree 100%

@bettyjohnson5441

3 жыл бұрын

]p]]p] +

@evangelinamurray147

2 жыл бұрын

When the media is used as an instrument of propaganda and social engineering rather than entertainment

@daviddecoste9682

Жыл бұрын

Pretentious perfectly describes the slant in too much modern day programming.

Superb play 👍

Thank you! 😊

Mr. Chesterton, could it be possible to give the date the play was performed? For example, on this one they keep mentioning mid sixties years and having a reference date would help to follow the play. Of course I know there are some plays where they mention the “present” date hence no need to do so. Thank you a lot for downloading all this material. They are excellent .

@alexandras2670

2 жыл бұрын

I think it is about 1978, because of the music playing in the sisters flat. They talk about the 60s as being quite some time ago in the dialogue.

@yutub6928

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexandras2670 , thanks and congratulations. Had not thought of doing this , mind you, I don’t know if I had “the ear “ for doing so. Take care

@alexandras2670

2 жыл бұрын

@@yutub6928 Following your kind reply, I googled the play and it was actually first broadcast in April 1982 on BBC Radio 4.

The irony of people using the internet on their smartphones to praise the good old days before tec took over. 😉🤭🙂❤❤

I think the man, the Police were chasing, towards the end, got screwed. 😉 Great listen, thank you.

@neilmiller3220

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for ruining it

@American-Nobody

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't say how or in what do I mean "screwed"? Some guy the cops were chasing is a bit vague. I really don't think I have anything away but I may be wrong. It's happened before.

@daftirishmarej1827

3 жыл бұрын

@@neilmiller3220 "the man" is vague enough!

@yvonnewalesuk8035

3 жыл бұрын

​@@American-Nobody I think you did it on purpose...but I may be wrong. It's happened before.

@American-Nobody

3 жыл бұрын

@@yvonnewalesuk8035 What Neil Miller said.

Super!

The BBC has not fallen It is not the 1950s anymore The BBC along with all other TV stations, Have to stay relevant to the audience of the day.... 🎂🎉🎊🎊🎁🤣😘🍀🇮🇪 Do give us more drama and less dramatics! .....

I enjoyed this though the ending was a little disappointing as it was not clear as to motive and I did think it was rather feeble to have the wife suspect all along but give no hint of it.

@sailorsquatandhisseaman

9 ай бұрын

I highly agree.

It was quite a thrilling play, but sadly at the end I didn’t know who the killer was so I won’t be listening to it again 😢

@sailorsquatandhisseaman

9 ай бұрын

I will read on in the comments, but I too was puzzled at the end. It seemed abrupt to me and who was the woman screaming? I think it needed a more detailed ending. If anyone could enlighten me I would be grateful. Please state “SPOILER” to begin your response. Otherwise, a well constructed who-done-it! The actors, production and direction were all top notch. BRAVO!

SPOILER ALERT / QUESTION : xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxx So did person who turned out to be the baddie jump into the sea at the end? And got chopped up by the wake of the freighter?

@sailorsquatandhisseaman

9 ай бұрын

It left me wanting to know more, also. And the woman screaming at the very end. What was that all about? 🤔

BBC at its best. I mean it.

Those that love this…what others do you recommend that are similar?

@ChestertonRadio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening! We have a collection of radio plays including Saturday Night Theatre in this playlist: kzread.info/dash/bejne/f5qVwcyYlsXVkZc.html

@ChestertonRadio

Жыл бұрын

We play the best of @ChestertonRadio all day long on Elfland Radio - our 24/7 Live Stream anytime! Listen.ChestertonRadio.com

@TheSilvercue

Жыл бұрын

@@ChestertonRadio thanks yes, I do listen…what I mean is…can anyone recommend any really similar in style to this one….I loved it.

@sailorsquatandhisseaman

9 ай бұрын

I’ve recently listened to these… ** “The Reluctant Spy” ** “The Dead List” (two parts) ** “Last Chapter” ** “Coverup” ** “ Neighborhood Watch” ** “Deep Six” ** “Dead Fall” Also, anything by R. D. Wingfield. Please let me know if you fancied any of these. ❤️☮️🙏🏽

When do you visit Runcorn Cheshire

Owe should insist the BBC bring Saturday night plays restart. Wonderful entertainment

@dianapeek6936

5 ай бұрын

Not a lot of point really. The masses can hardly string a sentence together. These wonderful plays and diction are from a lost world.

Always listen to your dog.