"Winter Frost" by R.D. Wingfield - BBC Radio dramatization

Support the Archive Buy Me A Coffee ☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/jr_the_old_r... Preserving classic radio drama, one story at a time. Classic Old Time Radio, vintage radio shows, the Golden Age of radio, BBC Radio, murder, mystery, drama, comedy, scifi, westerns. ========================================== "Winter Frost," by R.D. Wingfield, is a BBC Radio drama featuring the quintessential disheveled, insubordinate, and yet surprisingly effective Detective Inspector Jack Frost. Set in the perpetually crime-ridden town of Denton, Frost finds himself facing an overwhelming caseload during a busy winter. The synopsis for "Winter Frost" typically involves multiple complex investigations running concurrently, a hallmark of Wingfield's "Frost" novels and plays. In this particular installment, Denton CID is stretched thin with a wave of serious crimes, including: *A serial killer* who is preying on local prostitutes. *The discovery of a long-buried skeleton* when a man demolishes his garden shed, hinting at a cold case spanning decades. *An armed robbery* at a minimart and a *ram raid* at a jeweler's. Amidst this chaos, Frost's primary and most pressing concern becomes the **safety of a missing eight-year-old girl**. When another young girl is reported missing shortly after, and her body is tragically found – raped and strangled – the pressure on Frost intensifies. His prime suspect in this horrific case then hangs himself in his cell, leaving a note that blames Frost for driving him to suicide. This turn of events plunges Frost into serious professional trouble, putting him under immense scrutiny from his superiors. Despite his unconventional methods and his constant battle with paperwork (which he loathes), Frost's relentless pursuit of justice means he's determined to get to the bottom of all these cases, especially the murder of the young girl, and clear his name, even if it means bending a few rules and clashing with authority. The drama highlights Frost's unique blend of cynicism, humor, and a deep-seated empathy for the victims.