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Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 5^th Sep 2023, 06:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Wed 6^th Sep 2023, 01:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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4 Extra Debut. A wealthy playboy’s lifestyle is disrupted when the purser of his luxury yacht and funds disappear. Stars John Rye. From 1968. Show more

Genres

DramaThriller

Series

The Hard Buy

3. When the Greeks Bear Gifts

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 7^th Sep 2023, 06:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Fri 8^th Sep 2023, 01:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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As Stanton and Lander recover from being attacked, Beaumont meets a ruthless Greek businessman. Stars Andrew Sachs. Show more

Genres

DramaThriller

Series

The Hard Buy

2. ... And Not So Easy for Brett

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 6^th Sep 2023, 06:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Thu 7^th Sep 2023, 01:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Brett Beaumont sails his yacht, Mistral, to Monte Carlo, where his problems really start to mount. Starring John Rye. Show more

Genres

DramaThriller

Series

The Hard Buy

4. In The Dark All Cats Are Grey

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 8^th Sep 2023, 06:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Sat 9^th Sep 2023, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Greek magnate Economides pays for the Mistral’s release and Beaumont sets sail for Kyrenia in Cyprus. Stars John Rye. Show more

Genres

DramaThriller

Series

The Hard Buy

5. Though Some May Be Black

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 11^th Sep 2023, 06:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Tue 12^th Sep 2023, 01:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Having picked up two tempestuous passengers by order of Economides, the Mistral sets sail for the Persian Gulf. Stars John Rye. Show more

Genres

DramaThriller

Series

The Hard Buy

8. Returned to Vendor

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 14^th Sep 2023, 06:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Fri 15^th Sep 2023, 01:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Brett, Jan, Sarita and Tony battle to escape. But why were they captured in the first place? Stars John Rye. Show more

Genres

DramaThriller

Series

The Hard Buy

7. No Refund if not Satisfied

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 13^th Sep 2023, 06:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Thu 14^th Sep 2023, 01:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Brett, Jan, Sarita and Tony are captured by Arab bandits. But what is their motivation? Stars John Rye. Show more

Genres

DramaThriller

Series

The Hard Buy

6. ... And Both are Hard to Shake

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 12^th Sep 2023, 06:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Wed 13^th Sep 2023, 01:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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The Mistral continues its journey through the Persian Gulf and Zarkas becomes even more furtive. Stars John Rye. Show more

Genres

DramaThriller

Series