Philip Odell Investigates Lady in a Fog Episodes 1 to 8

Classic Radio Crime: presenting vintage detectives for your investigation!

The Lady in a Fog is an original radio crime drama starring Robert Beatty as Detective Philip Odell.

Such was the popularity of the eponymous radio detective that the series - which ran on the BBC Light Programme between 1947 and 1961 - spawned novels and a 1951 feature film.

Among the supporting cast of this 1958 eight-part serial are Mary Wimbush, James Thomason, John Bennett, Jeffrey Segal, June Tobin, David March, Trevor Martin and members of the BBC Drama Repertory Company.

Episode 1
Presenting Philip Odell
Philip Odell is a hard-nosed Irish-American private eye, who worked for the American secret service during the Second World War.

When his friend Heather O'Mara reveals her brother has been killed, she asks him to investigate.

With London under a thick pea soup fog, his probe begins…

Starring Robert Beatty.

Vintage thriller serial by Lester Powell in eight parts.

Philip Odell ....Robert Beatty
Heather McMara .... Sheila Manahan
Marilyn Peters .... June Tobin
Christopher Hampden .... James Thomason
Parkin .... Harold Reese
Martin Sorrowby .... John Bennett
Barman …. Ronald Baddiley
Mrs Cantaloup .... Betty Baskcomb
Receptionist .... Joan Matheson

Producer: Martyn C Webster

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1958.

Episode 2 28:28
O'Gorman of Islington
Irish-American private eye Philip Odell is investigating the suspicious death of his friend's brother.

But the body count suddenly doubles...

Episode 3 56:30
The Mink Coat
Odell’s investigations take a glamorous turn with the appearance of woman clad in a mink coat.

Episode 4 1:24:53
The Lady isn't Willing
Philip Odell’s investigations become clouded when the police suspect him of being involved in the crimes.

Episode 5 1:52:40
The Little Doctor
Philip Odell’s investigations finally begin to reveal the connections between the murders and the blackmail.

Episode 6 2:20:44
A Psychological Matter
Philip Odell learns the identity of the lady in mink and why she’s involved in the blackmail.

But is she a murderer?

Episode 7 2:49:02
Wanted Kitty Stapleton
The case appears to be concluding for Philip Odell, but there’s still time for one more
surprising development.

Episode 8 3:17:10
Show Down
Philip Odell gathers his evidence together and prepares to confront the killer...

Starring Robert Beatty.

Conclusion of Lester Powell's vintage thriller about a hard-nosed Irish-American private eye.

Philip Odell .... Robert Beatty
Heather McMara ....Sheila Manahan
Kitty Stapleton .... Mary Wimbush
Christopher Hampden .... James Thomason
Parkin .... Harold Reese
Inspector Rigby .... Edward Jewesbury
Sergeant Leyton .... Jeffrey Segal
Jay .... Haydn Jones
Dr Alexander Frey … .Trevor Martin
The Barman ....Ronald Baddiley
Rosie .... Hilda Schroder

Producer: Martyn C Webster

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1958.

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