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Paul Temple And The Vandyke Affair

By: Francis Durbridge
Narrated by: Full Cast, Marjorie Westbury, Peter Coke
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About this listen

 From 1938 to 1969 the fictional crime novelist and detective Paul Temple, together with his Fleet Street journalist wife Steve, solved case after case in one of BBC radio's most popular series. They inhabited a sophisticated world of chilled cocktails and fast cars, where the women were chic and the men wore cravats - a world where Sir Graham Forbes, of Scotland Yard, usually needed Paul's help with his latest tricky case. In this adventure, Paul Temple is called in to investigate the disappearance of the Desmond baby, and the 'Sitter-In' Miss Millicent. When they visit Mary Desmond she is, understandably, very upset - it's already been a week since her eighteenth-month-old daughter vanished. The only clue is a telephone message left in Miss Millicent's handwriting: 'A Mr Vandyke telephoned, he left no message'. However, no-one knows who this mysterious Mr Vandyke is... This audio edition also includes the BBC Radio 4 programme The Radio Detectives: 'Send for Paul Temple', an affectionate look at the indomitable husband and wife team, Paul and Steve Temple. It features an exclusive interview with the definitive Paul Temple, Peter Coke, and rediscovered vintage recordings.© and (P)2004 BBC Audiobooks Ltd.; © Estate of Francis Durbridge Audio Performances & Dramatisations Crime Fiction Drama & Plays Dramatisations Entertainment & Performing Arts European Mystery World Literature

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well worth a listen. fabulous to listen to old radio drama with cliff hangers left in plus music. just how it used to be as you tuned in each week for next episode bravo audible

excellent listen

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Another classic Paul Temple tale. Impossible to turn off or put down, you'll not be disappointed - buy it!

Classic Paul Temple

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Would you listen to Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair (Dramatised) again? Why?

Absolutely; the story, execution and acting are excellent, as is the sound quality

What was one of the most memorable moments of Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair (Dramatised)?

The denouement and expose of the master villain

What about Peter Coke and Full Cast ’s performance did you like?

The quality of the production, the acting, the story and plot

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

'More than a sleuth... Private Eye #1'

Any additional comments?

They're very much of their time and era, but they're excellent entertainment!

The Very Best of the Temple Radio Dramas

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I can listen to these over and over - then, if I do miss something I know what happens anyway! I listen to them when I'm sewing....

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Paul Temple & his wife Steve are one of the best husband & wife teams of the 1950's & 60's classic detective stories full of whit & endless charm. Perfect for a cold lazy Sunday when you have over 3 to relax as they stalk blackmailers, robbers, murderer's. Pure joy & escapism. Full cast, excellent productions & sound tracks. I bought the full collection & have hour upon hour of listening fun. ❤️Love it.

❤️FANTASTIC NOSTALGIC CLASSICS

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