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Paul Temple and the Alex Affair (Dramatised)

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

 From 1938 to 1969 crime novelist and detective Paul Temple and his Fleet Street journalist wife Steve solved case after case in one of BBC radio's most popular serials. They inhabit a sophisticated, well-dressed world of chilled cocktails and fast cars, where the women are chic and the men still wear cravats. And where Sir Graham Forbes of Scotland Yard always needs Paul's help with a tricky case.

This adventure begins with a body on a train, the word 'Alex' scrawled on the compartment window, and the discovery of a visiting card bearing the name 'Mrs Trevelyan'. More bodies follow, and the two names recur on each occasion.

Paul's attempts to unravel the mystery take him to a psychiatrist's consulting room, a rendezvous in London's dockland, a hotel in Canterbury, and many other places before the denouement in a deserted mill and the Temples' elegant flat in London.

©2003 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2003 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd Audio Performances & Dramatisations Crime Thrillers Dramatisations Entertainment & Performing Arts Mystery Thriller & Suspense

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Here the superb man & wife team together yet again for another fantastic adventure - this is a real good one. Full cast with perfect production & sound track. Paul Temple will keep you glued to your seats whilst the murderer is found. These are full of fun & the way Paul speaks to his wife will make you laugh. Perfect entertainment for a lazy Sunday. Love it❤️

❤️Brilliant Paul & Stevie - Love it

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What did you like most about Paul Temple and the Alex Affair (Dramatised)?

The characters, the suspense, the atmosphere...I love being swept back in time to days of trains with steam, telephones that ring in the house, unexpected guests...

Who was your favorite character and why?

Paul and Steve ...naturally.

Any additional comments?

Another great read from the Paul temple series. They are never disappointing.

By Timothy it's good...

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love the plots so many suspects.Paul Temple is an insufferable big head who talks to Steve as if she is an idiot .

Plots

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We enjoyed it help me relax before going to sleep. It you have the time , me and my partner did not get the killer till the last couple of minutes.

Great play

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This is a fantastic detective novel. It's beautifully structured keeping you guessing and on the edge of your seat while being easy to listen to. Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury bring their characters effortlessly into life allowing you to follow their journey unravelling the mystery.

even better than Sherlock Holmes

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