The Radio Detectives

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BBC Radio 7

Factual: Arts, Culture & the Media

Detective aficionado Professor Jeffrey Richards looks at popular radio detectives

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The Radio Detectives: Series 1: Sexton Blake, the Other Baker Street Detective

Sexton Blake, the Other Baker Street Detective

Series 1

BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Radio Detectives, Series 1, Sexton Blake, the Other Baker Street Detective

Jeffrey Richards probes the many incarnations of 'the poor man's Sherlock Holmes'.

Professor Jeffrey Richards probes the many incarnations of 'the poor man's Sherlock Holmes'. From June 1998.

Sexton Blake was born and made resident of Baker Street in the very month Sherlock Holmes was "killed off" - and he proved to be an instant hit. 

Aficionado and expert, Professor Jeffrey Richards probes the careers of "the poor man's Sherlock Holmes" and his faithful assistant Tinker - that spanned 100 years. 

Affectionate series about popular radio detectives. 

Producer: Jon Rolph

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1998.

The Radio Detectives: Series 1

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama. With recent favourites from BBC Radio 4.

Professor Jeffrey Richards documents classic radio detectives

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