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2. Formula for Death

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Our hero learns more about the secret weapon and sets off to secure its instructions.

Our hero learns about the true nature of the secret weapon - and sets off to secure its vital instructions. Stars Noel Johnson. 

Dick Barton learns about the true nature of the secret weapon - and sets off to secure its vital instructions.

Noel Johnson stars as Dick Barton

From 1946 to 1951, Dick Barton - Special Agent thrilled millions of listeners to the BBC Light Programme. The daily serial followed the exciting adventures of ex-commando Captain Richard Barton and his wartime mates Snowey and Jock, who solve all manner of intriguing crimes and mysteries.

Heralded by an iconic signature tune - Devil's Galop by Charles Williams - each gripping episode left listeners with a torrid cliff-hanger.

Sadly many of Dick's adventures didn't survive in the BBC Archive. But in 1972, as part of celebrations for the BBC's Golden Jubilee, Dick's very first ten-part adventure by Edward J Mason was recreated, featuring many of the original performers.

Dick Barton …. Noel Johnson
Jean Hunter …. Margaret Robertson
Sir Archie Wrangle …. Richard Hurndall
Colonel Gardiner …. William Fox
Andrews …. Nigel Graham
1st Policeman …. William Bedle
2nd Policeman …. Ronald Herdman

Producer: Raymond Raikes

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in November 1972.

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Drama: Crime

The ex-Commando Captain Richard Barton investigates crimes

The ex-Commando Captain Richard Barton investigates crimes. Noel Johnson stars in the 1972 recreation.

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