"Maigret and the Millionaires" - Murder & millionaires—Maigret unravels secrets behind luxury’s veil

Classic Old Time Radio, Vintage radio shows, the Golden Age of radio, murder, mystery, drama, comedy, sci-fi, westerns. When the body of Colonel Ward, a world-renowned financier, is discovered in a luxurious suite at the Hotel George V in Paris, the case demands utmost discretion. Superintendent Maigret is assigned to investigate, navigating the opulent and unfamiliar world of international elites. The victim’s connections span continents, and the pressure to avoid scandal is immense. Maigret must tread carefully, balancing diplomacy with his trademark tenacity. As Maigret delves deeper, he encounters a web of privilege, secrecy, and conflicting motives. The jet-set lifestyle masks deeper tensions, and Maigret’s instincts lead him beyond surface glamour to uncover the truth. With quiet persistence, he dismantles the façade of wealth and influence, revealing a motive rooted not in money, but in betrayal. The case challenges Maigret’s usual methods, but his resolve proves unshakable. 20 - 'Maigret and the Millionaires' (Saturday 5th May 1984 @ 8:30 p.m.) Maigret is called to the Hôtel George-V where the English multimillionaire and world-famous financier, Colonel David Ward, had been found drowned in his bathtub, the marks on his shoulders indicating a murder. The night before, the Countess Louise Paverini, a few doors down, had attempted suicide, and been taken to the American Hospital in Neuilly. The two had spent the evening together, and planned to get married once his divorce was finalised. His friend and associate, John Arnold insists that the utmost discretion must be given to the case, for he was an extremely important man. Meanwhile, after calling her ex-husband, the millionaire Joseph Van Meulens, the Countess leaves the hospital, and Neuilly. Maigret finds himself in the total alien world of the international jetset as he tries to track the Countess down so he can piece together who murdered Colonel David Ward. First published in 1958 as "Maigret voyage". Translated in 1974 as "Maigret and the Millionaires" by Jean Stewart and adapted for radio by Malcolm Stewart. With Maurice Denham [Superintendent Jules Maigret], Brian Haines [Inspector Lucas], John Rye [Inspector Albert Lapointe], Andrew Sachs [John Arnold], Jane Wenham [The Countess Louise Paverini], David March [Jef Van Meulen], Michael Bilton [Jules], Moir Leslie [The Maid], Carole Boyd [The Nurse], William Eedle [Director], Geoffrey Collins [The Manager of the Hôtel George-V], Timothy Bateson [The Hotel Doctor], Arnold Diamond [The Prosecutor], Clive Panto [The Magistrate], Michael Tudor Barnes [Dr. Paul], Ian Oliver [Inspector Benoît], Sean Barrett [Jean], Mark Straker [The Masseur], and Bernard Brown [The Manager of the Lausanne-Palace]. Directed by Glyn Dearman 75 minutes Georges Simenon, the prolific Belgian writer who created the iconic detective Jules Maigret. Simenon wrote 75 Maigret novels and 28 short stories, blending psychological depth with atmospheric settings and understated suspense. His work has been translated into more than 50 languages and adapted across radio, television, and film—making him one of the most widely read European authors of the 20th century.