Roy Clarke Classic BBC Radio Thrillers: The Events at Black Tor & The 17-Jewelled Shockproof Swiss-Made Bomb

Two vintage thrillers, written by award-winning writer Roy Clarke and directed by Alan Ayckbourn

Acclaimed radio and TV dramatist Roy Clarke is well known for his hit sitcoms Last of the Summer Wine, Open All Hours and Keeping Up Appearances. But before he came to fame, he penned two hugely entertaining six-part thriller serials - both directed by a struggling radio producer who would become one of the most renowned playwrights in the world: Alan Ayckbourn...

The Events at Black Tor - When young policeman Jamie is posted to a small village in the Yorkshire Moors, he and his wife Pam are anticipating a nice, quiet life. But the arrival of a curious letter sparks a terrifying chain of events. Aided by Fr Probert, a Dominican friar, the duo come face-to face with the forces of darkness, as they investigate a sinister cult of murderous devil-worshippers... Brian Peck, Juliet Cooke and On the Buses star Bob Grant are among the cast of this spine-chilling thriller with supernatural undercurrents.

The 17-Jewelled Shockproof Swiss-Made Bomb - History teacher Johnny Shields is hoping for a romantic evening, but when his date is scuppered by a mysterious man in a raincoat, he finds himself unexpectedly recruited for a dangerous Continental mission. Tasked with infiltrating a highly-organised smuggling gang, will he survive long enough to expose them? This diverting comedy-thriller was Roy Clarke's first radio play, and features Paul Temple star Peter Coke, Bob Grant, Robert Powell and Ben Kingsley.

Cast and credits Written by Roy Clarke Theme music composed and played by Trevor Holroyd Produced and directed by Alan Ayckbourn

The language and attitudes in these programmes reflect the era in which they were first broadcast and may not reflect current attitudes

The Events at Black Tor Pam - Juliet Cooke Jamie - Brian Peck Sergeant - James Beck Probert - Bob Grant Radio Voice - Heather Stoney Vicar - Robert Wallace Maggie - Ella Atkinson Coroner - Laurence Bould Brown - Colin Edwynn Man - Chris Canavan Woman - Mavis Rogerson Tramp - Harry Markham Superintendent - David Mahlowe Chief Inspector - Ronald Harvi Spider One - Douglas Fielding Spider Two/Palmer - John Nettles Spider Three - Colin Bell Dog handler - Robert Powell

First broadcast BBC Radio 2, 18 April-6 May 1968

The 17-Jewelled Shockproof Swiss-Made Bomb Shields - Peter Coke Major/Leppi/Vittorio - Bob Grant Greta - Veronica Doran Doreen - Sylvia Brayshay Tadpole - Derrick Gilbert Muff/Daniels/Marco - Robert Powell Jean Hogg - Heather Stoney Alfie - Peter Stephens Vera - Elizabeth Ashton Mrs Beckett - Barbara Greenhalgh Julie - Anne Stallybrass Bruno - David Mahlowe Karl/Walter/Sergeant/Pete - Ben Kingsley Karen - Cynthia Grenville Gino - Ronald Harvi Foster - Michael Stirrup Slip - Colin Edwynn

First broadcast BBC Radio 2, 18 January-5 February 1968

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