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 3: The Genius of Gideon Fell

The Genius of Gideon Fell

Series 3

BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Radio Detectives, Series 3, The Genius of Gideon Fell

Professor Jeffrey Richards profiles John Dickson Carr's archetypal English eccentric.

Professor Jeffrey Richards profiles John Dickson Carr's archetypal English eccentric, played by Sir Donald Sinden.


Dr Gideon Fell is the archetypal English eccentric detective, created by American born author,, John Dickson Carr.

Sir Donald Sinden starred in the BBC radio adaptations.

Professor Jeffrey Richards presents a profile.   

With:

Donald Sinden  
Peter Ling
Enyd Williams

Affectionate series about popular radio detectives.

Producer: Liz Anstee

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2000

The Radio Detectives: Series 3

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