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Trueman and Riley

The Complete BBC Radio Crime Drama

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All 18 episodes of the BBC Radio series featuring bickering detective duo Trueman and Riley

DI Trueman and DS Riley are reluctant partners in crime-fighting, paired up after high-flyer Trueman suffered a nervous breakdown that left him struggling to get back on his feet. Working with Riley isn’t exactly what the doctor ordered – but the sergeant turns out to be much more of a help than a hindrance when it comes to cracking cases.

First broadcast as Trueman in 2002, the pilot episode centres around a student found shot dead next to a bag of cocaine. Renamed Trueman and Riley, Series 1 opens with the detectives relocated from Hull to Leeds, where they probe a man’s disappearance en route to a secret new job in Vanished.

Written by BAFTA-winning dramatist Brian B Thompson, this smart, entertaining crime drama stars Robert Daws as Trueman and Duncan Preston as Riley.

Written by Brian B Thompson

Produced and directed by Toby Swift and Jenny Stevens

Trueman

Angel Heights

Sir James Huntley – Michael Cochrane

Helen Turner – Sammy Dobson

Keith Fletcher – Gerard McDermott

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 15 July 2005

The Road to Hull

Frank Stuart – Henry Goodman

Terry Stuart – Harry Myers

Annabelle – Jo Theaker

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 22 July 2005

High Windows

Jimmy McEwan – Gerard Kelly

Kate Saunders – Susan Penhaligon

Phoebe Beresford – Naomi Kerbel

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 29 July 2005

Trueman and Riley

Vanished

Janie Tully – Amy Robbins

Nick Tully – John Dougal

Barmaid – Rachel Bavidge

First broadcast on BBC Radio 7, 8 January 2008

Story

David – Anthony Glennon

Harriet – Jasmine Callan

Aaron – Paul Richard Biggin

First broadcast on BBC Radio 7, 9 January 2008

Bond

Karen – Rachel Bavidge

Bill – Paul Rider

Gerard – Mark Straker

Jane – Christine Kavanagh

Receptionist – Anthony Glennon

First broadcast on BBC Radio 7, 10 January 2008

Speed

Frank Butters – Sam Dale

Melanie – Christine Kavanagh

Eric Simonelli – John Dougal

Inez – Miranda Keeling

Svetlana – Jasmine Callan

First broadcast on BBC Radio 7, 11 January 2008

The Road to Nowhere

With Laura Molyneux, Hannah Storey, Malcolm Tierney, Benjamin Askew and Matt Addis

First broadcast BBC Radio 7, 16 March 2009

The Three Degrees

With Jonathan Tafler, Caroline Guthrie and Paul Rider

First broadcast BBC Radio 7, 17 March 2009

A Man’s World

With Benjamin Askew, Caroline Guthrie, Lizzy Watts, Stephen Critchlow, Janice Acquah and Stephen Hogan

First broadcast BBC Radio 7, 18 March 2009

The Other Chic

With Melanie Kilburn and Philip Fox

First broadcast BBC Radio 7, 19 March 2009

Love Bytes

With Rebecca Manley, Matt Addis, Malcolm Tierney, Stephen Critchlow, Benjamin Askew, Jonathan Tafler, Lizzy Watts and Paul Rider

First broadcast BBC Radio 7, 20 March 2009

Every Dog Has His Day

Sally – Katherine Dow

Blyton Brandon – Harry Livingstone

Patrick Makin – Gerard McDermott

Track Announcer – James Lailey

First broadcast BBC Radio 4 Extra, 26 March 2012

Angel Delight

Angel – Tracy Wiles

David Farr – Peter Hamilton Dyer

Martin Beer – Don Gilet

Ophelia Nuts – Susie Riddell

Cafe Owner – Harry Livingstone

First broadcast BBC Radio 4 Extra, 27 March 2012

Family Business

Bill – Gerard McDermott

Charlie – David Hargreaves

Dermot – James Lailey

Sandra – Christine Absalom

Waitress – Tracy Wiles

First broadcast BBC Radio 4 Extra, 28 March 2012

Green Machine

Terry – Don Gilet

Jenny – Susie Riddell

Tyler – Tom Meredith

Mr Eagle – James Lailey

Woman – Christine Absalom

First broadcast BBC Radio 4 Extra, 29 March 2012

Home Truths

Sue Stokes – Lorraine Ashbourne

Becki – Holly Matthews

PC – Harry Livingstone

First broadcast BBC Radio 4 Extra, 30 March 2012

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This was a light, comical performance. I hadn’t heard of it before, but I’m glad. I really enjoyed it. It’s a light, Northampton detective series. Each storyline is very similar, as in most cases.

Enjoyable

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Good banter between the leads. Tight storylines. Nice romantic ending (say no more)!
Enough for another series?

Loved it !

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Not over dramatic,,,,just solid Northern mysteries for all to enjoy. The relationship between Trueman and Riley is both amusing and touching. The stories are simple and believable and they provoke thought into human nature. Not just for us up North...a great listen for Southerners alike!!!! A grand Audio book.

Great bedtime listening.

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they do not write radio series like this any more, which is a great shame.

a very enjoyable listen,

very enjoyabe

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Having listened to episodes on BBC sounds it was to my great delight the whole series is here on Audible. These two characters are so well written & acted & the gentle humour & social comment interweaves seamlessly without you even realising. More please, otherwise I’m going to miss them!

Gentle Northern Genius

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