BBC Radio Drama Classics | The Blue Lamp – Classic Police Crime Thriller Radio Adaptation
NeonWave Radio
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Justice meets danger in The Blue Lamp, a timeless British crime drama by Ted Willis, adapted for radio from the original story that introduced the iconic police officer PC George Dixon. Set in post-war London, this gripping thriller follows a veteran policeman as he confronts an armed criminal in a story of courage, duty, and justice.
If you enjoy classic police dramas, detective stories, and vintage British radio productions, this unforgettable broadcast is a must-listen.
🎙 Classic Police Drama
🚔 Crime Thriller
📻 Vintage British Radio Theatre
🎧 Full Old-Time Radio Experience
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Ted Willis and Jan Read - The Blue Lamp
BBC Home Service
Broadcast Monday 24th December 1962 @ 8:30 p.m.
Cast:
Deryck Guyler ................................................................ P.C. George Dixon
Trevor Martin .................................................................. Divisional Detective Chief Inspector Cherry
Ian McShane .................................................................. Tom Riley, a Small-Time Crook
Barbara Mitchell ............................................................. Mrs. Emily Jordan, Sid's Wife
Malcolm Hayes .............................................................. Sid Jordan, a Jewellery Shop Owner
Frank Partington ............................................................. 'Spud' Murphy, a Small-Time Crook
Mary O'Farrell ................................................................. Nancy, a Drunk
Geoffrey Matthews .......................................................... Young PC Andrew Crawford
Joan Hart ....................................................................... Police Sergeant Grace Millard
Hilda Kriseman ............................................................... Mrs. Lewis, Mother of Diana
Patricia Bendall .............................................................. Mary Dixon, George's Daughter
Vivienne Chatterton ......................................................... Mrs. Nidos, a Greek Woman Complaining to Station Sergeant about being Assaulted by Son
Jo Manning Wilson ......................................................... Diana Lewis, Tom's Girlfriend
Michael Spice ................................................................ Police Sergeant Bill Green
John Pullen .................................................................... Sonny Walters, a Small-Time 'Established' Crook
Janet Burnell .................................................................. Tom Riley's Mum
Haydn Jones .................................................................. Mr. Wildberg, a Shop Dealer - Sold Gun to Alf, Diana's Father
John Hagan ................................................................... Sergeant Flint
Peter Pratt .................................................................... Comedian on Stage
Other parts played by members of the BBC Drama Repertory Company
Produced by David H. Godfrey.
BBC Radio Drama Classics | The Blue Lamp – Classic Police Crime Thriller Radio Adaptation
NeonWave Radio
15,053 views
Justice meets danger in The Blue Lamp, a timeless British crime drama by Ted Willis, adapted for radio from the original story that introduced the iconic police officer PC George Dixon. Set in post-war London, this gripping thriller follows a veteran policeman as he confronts an armed criminal in a story of courage, duty, and justice.
If you enjoy classic police dramas, detective stories, and vintage British radio productions, this unforgettable broadcast is a must-listen.
🎙 Classic Police Drama
🚔 Crime Thriller
📻 Vintage British Radio Theatre
🎧 Full Old-Time Radio Experience
#TheBlueLamp #TedWillis #RadioDrama #OldTimeRadio #CrimeThriller #ClassicRadio #PoliceDrama #VintageRadio #AudioDrama #RadioTheatre #BritishDrama #ClassicCrime #GoldenAgeRadio #OTR #Detective