Peter Whalley The Blackpool Detective


(4.6 stars; 34 reviews)

Afternoon Play: The Blackpool Detective Thu 17th May 2001, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FM Peter Whalley's drama stars Jason Done as Ben Lomax, an impetuous 29-year-old Blackpool detective, new to the job. He is actually an out-of-work actor who returns to his home town with his girlfriendto run his convalescing father's private-investigation agency. He starts off in what appears to be a straightforward surveillance case, but which turns out to be something far more serious. Director: Pauline Harris Ben: Jason Done Anna: Abigail Ramsay Beatrice: Sarah Parks Vince: Glenn Cunningham Stan: John Branwell Melodie: Debbie McAndrew Colin: Keiran Cunningham Det Thompson/Graham: Mark Chatterton

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.

Reviews

Worth listening to


(5 stars)

Really enjoyed this play. All aspects of it were good. Shame there isn't a series

A good listen


(4.5 stars)

I enjoyed listening to this play. The accents were authentic and the story zipped along


(5 stars)

This was an entertaining detective story play with several plot twists. It was well performed ; enjoy!

entertaining


(5 stars)

A slightly different, light private eye story, well-acted with warmth and humour.