Home at Seven by R. C. Sherriff - BBC Saturday Night Theatre | Echoes of the Radio

Welcome to Echoes of the Radio! 📻✨ Dive into the golden age of audio drama with this classic post-war psychological mystery and domestic thriller from the legendary BBC Saturday Night Theatre[cite: 6]. 🕵️‍♂️ About this Episode: "Home at Seven"[cite: 6] Written by the acclaimed writer R. C. Sherriff and produced by Martin C. Webster, this gripping suspense drama takes you on an unsettling journey where the familiar routines of daily life suddenly become uncertain[cite: 6]. The Plot: David Preston is a reliable bank employee, a devoted husband, and a respected member of his community[cite: 6]. One evening, he returns home expecting an ordinary night with his wife, Janet[cite: 6]. Instead, he discovers that according to everyone around him, he has been missing for more than twenty-four hours[cite: 6]. David insists he left work only moments ago, but his wife and colleagues confirm he hasn't been seen since the previous day[cite: 6]. As doctors attempt to explain the impossible gap in time, the police become deeply interested[cite: 6]. Previously insignificant details suddenly become crucial, and what seemed to be a medical mystery quickly intertwines with a serious criminal investigation[cite: 6]. Trapped in a terrifying situation, David must confront growing suspicion that challenges his confidence, his reputation, and his own understanding of reality[cite: 6]. 🎭 Star-Studded Cast & Production: Patrick Barr as David Preston – The respected bank employee whose orderly life is shattered by an unexplained gap in memory[cite: 6]. Isabel Dean as Janet Preston – David's devoted, practical, and deeply loyal wife who serves as the household's emotional anchor[cite: 6]. James Thomason as Dr. Sparling – The rational and thoughtful physician called upon to examine David's unusual condition[cite: 6]. Geoffrey Wincott as Major Watson – A respected community figure and local social club president close to the developing mystery[cite: 6]. Michael McLean as Mr. Petherbridge – David's legal adviser who provides professional guidance through the unfolding crisis[cite: 6]. Simon Lack as Inspector Hemingway – The patient, intelligent, and methodical police investigator assigned to the case[cite: 6]. Barbara Mitchell as Peggy Dobson – A young woman connected to a small public house known as The Feathers, whose appearance challenges all assumptions[cite: 6]. ⏱️ Video Chapters / Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & Channel Welcome 01:30 - Act 1: An Ordinary Return Home & The Missing 24 Hours 25:00 - Act 2: The Medical Examination & Legal Questions 55:00 - Act 3: Enter Inspector Hemingway & The Connection to The Feathers 01:20:00 - Climax: Confronting the Uncertain Memory 01:28:00 - Outro & Credits 🎵 If you love classic radio mysteries, BBC dramas, and old-time detective stories, don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to Echoes of the Radio for more timeless audio treasures! 🔔 #BBCRadioDrama #OldTimeRadio #MysteryThriller #AudioBook #ClassicRadio #EchoesOfTheRadio #NoirDetective #CrimeStories #HomeAtSeven