Murder on the Agenda (1960s) by Eynon Evans - BBC Saturday Night Theatre | Echoes of the Radio

Welcome to Echoes of the Radio! 📻✨ Dive into a gripping, atmospheric crime thriller from the legendary BBC Saturday Night Theatre. Tonight, we present "Murder on the Agenda", originally broadcast in 1960s. 🕵️‍♂️ About this Episode: Written by Eynon Evans (adapted from his original television play) and directed by John Griffiths, this suspenseful audio drama takes you deep into the lingering scars of war, shared trauma, and cold-blooded vengeance. The Plot: The story begins five years after George Price was brutally tortured in a prisoner-of-war camp. Following his passing, a grim, long-standing pact is triggered among his fellow prisoners. During their confinement, they had sworn a solemn, blood-bound oath that if George ever died, they would hunt down and execute the traitor who betrayed his escape plans to the Germans. As the remaining men gather to decide how the execution will be carried out, an official investigation is set in motion. Enter the sharp, analytical Inspector Enoch Probert, who, alongside Sergeant Madoc Price, must navigate a tight web of loyalty, silence, and conflicting alibis to uncover the wartime traitor before justice is subverted in the dark. 🎭 Star-Studded Cast & Characters: Hugh David as Richard Dukes – A central figure reflecting immense emotional tension and moral conflict. Eynon Evans as Inspector Enoch Probert – The relentless, highly perceptive lead investigator. Norman Wynne as Sergeant Madoc Price – The dependable officer providing procedural discipline. Richard Bebb as John Griffiths – A layered and complex character holding a vital piece of the past. Margaret John as Ann Price – Introducing emotional realism and sensitivity into the case. John Darran as Bernard Howells – A character displaying intense, defensive behavior under pressure. Charles Morgan as Albert Thomas – Embodying group tension and the heavy psychological weight of loyalty. Henley Thomas as Gwyn Harris – Providing realistic social texture to the local environment. Madge Jones as Matty Thomas – An atmospheric supporting presence who sees more than she lets on. ⏱️ Video Chapters / Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & Channel Welcome 02:15 - Act 1: The Dark Oath Reawakened 26:40 - Act 2: Inspector Probert Begins the Interrogation 54:10 - Act 3: Cracks in the Alibi & Hidden Guilt 01:15:30 - Climax: Trapping the Wartime Traitor 01:26:00 - Outro & Credits 🎵 If you love classic British crime thrillers, retro radio plays, and vintage detective stories, please LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to Echoes of the Radio! 🔔 #BBCRadioDrama #OldTimeRadio #MysteryThriller #AudioBook #ClassicRadio #EchoesOfTheRadio #NoirDetective #CrimeStories #MurderOnTheAgenda