The Radio Detectives

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Detective aficionado Professor Jeffrey Richards looks at popular radio detectives

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The Radio Detectives: Series 2: The Wisdom of Miss Marple

The Wisdom of Miss Marple

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BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Radio Detectives, Series 2, The Wisdom of Miss Marple

Professor Jeffrey Richards examines the appeal of Agatha Christie's spinster detective.

Professor Jeffrey Richards examines the appeal of Agatha Christie's ever-popular spinster detective.

"A fluffy old dear with a dreadful hat."  

What is the continual appeal of Agatha Christie's shrewd detective, Miss Jane Marple?  

Professor Jeffrey Richards probes the inspiration and progression of St Mary Mead's ever acute observer of deadly events. 

With: 

June Whitfield
Simon Brett   

Affectionate series about popular radio detectives.

Producer: Helen Williams

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1999.

The Radio Detectives: Series 2

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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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