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Title: Paul Temple: The Complete Radio Collection: Volume Two
Subtitle: The Fifties
Author: Francis Durbridge
Narrator: Marjorie Westbury, Peter Coke
Format: Original Recording
Length: 18 hrs and 49 mins
Language: English
Release date: 09-01-16
Publisher: BBC Worldwide Ltd
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes
Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense
Publisher's Summary:
Five complete radio dramas featuring writer-cum-amateur-detective Paul Temple, plus bonus archive material.
When it comes to classic crime partnerships, Paul Temple (Peter Coke) and his wife, Steve (Marjorie Westbury), are the crème de la crème.
Between 1938 and 1968, their glamorous exploits enthralled generations of radio listeners around the world. Here, presented in chronological order, are some of the amateur detective's adventures from the 1950s: 'The Gilbert Case' (1954); 'The Lawrence Affair' (1956); 'The Spencer Affair' (1957); 'The Vandyke Affair' (the 1959 remake) and 'The Conrad Case' (1959). This set also includes a number of bonus items.
Duration: 19 hours approx.
Members Reviews:
Absolutely Fabulous!
I love, love, love Paul Temple mysteries, and this collection includes my favorite cast. I have listened to it over and over again, and I will doubtless listen to it many times more. I feel like it's as good every single time as it was the first time.
Crikey!
By Timothy, a jolly good experience throughout. Highly recommended for nostalgic listeners - that are PC tolerant ;o)
Great period drama
If you enjoy wallowing in nostalgia for the days when men were addressed by their surname and police officers drank copious whisky and soda while investigating crimes, this is for you. The plots have a recurring theme, but are sufficiently complex that it is very hard to guess the villains. The accents and special effects belong to another age when life was simpler and elocution was a virtue. But the suspense still works and the characters are convincingly voiced.
A really good listen
Would you listen to Paul Temple: The Complete Radio Collection: Volume Two again? Why?
Yes, It's like a really good film. Listen to it again and you listen for more things
What was one of the most memorable moments of Paul Temple: The Complete Radio Collection: Volume Two?
No one item leapt out, it was all so good.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Goodness yes, I put my headphones on and it was fantastic.
Any additional comments?
This volume is certainly far better than volume 1, or at least going by the comments left. The chapters in Vol 2 flow through really well. You even get a slight role over from the last chapter so you keep up. The sound quality is also really good. If anyone has been put off buying this volume due to the comments of Vol 1, then be assured this copy is worth it.
Paul Temple stories are always a pleasure
The incredible feeling of nostalgia created by the full cast dramatisations is wonderful! These stories give us a glimpse into a past time when life was much more simple, and folk were well spoken and polite. The stories are typically over the top, action, gripping tales of adventure, mystery and intrigue: and the personal touches if the intimate relationships just adds to the feeling. Wonderful listening.
