Murder Most Foul - Series 2


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The second BBC radio docu-drama series relating how forensic criminology helped uncover the facts and truth behind some of the most celebrated murder cases in British history. Presented by Nick Ross 1. THE WHEELS OF JUSTICE (broadcast 10 January 1992) Rachel Dobkin is reported missing by her sister. In 1942, a body is found in a bombed-out South London church. Can Dr. Keith Simpson prove it to be the murdered remains of Mrs. Dobkin? Dr. Keith Simpson ... Brett Usher Harold Dobkin ... Ronald Herdman  2. BULLETS AND BALLISTICS (broadcast 17 January 1992) In 1921, PC George Gutteridge is shot dead in a country lane and two suspects are arrested. But can forensic evidence prove that the guns in their possession were the ones that shot the murdered policeman?. Fred Browne ... David Learner William Kennedy ... Eric Allan DCI Berrett ... Terence Edmond 3. THE PERFECT MURDER? (broadcast 24 January 1992) In May 1957, Elizabeth Barlow was found drowned in her bath. She showed signs of being drugged, but no trace could be found of any substance. Had someone committed the perfect murder? David Price ... Philip Sully DCI Cheshire ... Stephen Thorne Kenneth Barlow ... Mark Straker Bernard Gillis QC ... David Sinclair 4. THE BLOODSTAINED HANDKERCHIEF (broadcast 31 January 1992) In February 1968, a woman is found murdered in her flat, and police find a handkerchief stained with a rare blood type. If forensic evidence can match it with the blood found on his clothing, it looks very bad for the murderer ... Roger Payne ... Ian Swann DCI Cummings ... Sean Arnold 5. MURDER ON THE FARM (broadcast 7 February 1992) In 1974, Steven Jameson has been poisoned by paraquat, which his wife Alice accidentally spilled into a stew. But his doctor believes that Steven has been murdered . Alice Jameson ... Moya O'Shea Steven Jameson ... David Learner Dr. Thompson ... Keith Drinkel 6. THE BLOODY THUMBPRINT (broadcast 14 February 1992) In March 1905, an elderly couple are battered to death in their South London shop. The only clue is a bloody thumbprint on the lid of the cash box. Can the police use this evidence to convict the murderers? Alfred Stratton ... Nicholas Murchie Albert Stratton ... Jonathan Tafler Broadcast on BBC Radio 4 10 January - 14 February 1992

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