John Dryden & Miriam Smith A Tokyo Murder

John Dryden and Miriam Smith

A Tokyo Murder is a gripping afternoon play that weaves together three stories linked by the mysterious murder of a British teacher, Daisy Whitelock, in Japan. The production was recorded in Tokyo, immersing listeners in the cultural backdrop of the investigation.

In the first part, Julie Hill is dispatched to Tokyo to investigate Daisy's disappearance. Collaborating with the Tokyo police, she navigates cultural and bureaucratic challenges to uncover the truth behind Daisy's life at the foreign language school. The second part delves into Daisy's quest to understand Japanese society, which leads her to isolate herself from her fellow expats, exposing her to a disturbing reality.

In the final segment, Daisy's parents, Peter and Jennifer Whitelock, arrive in Japan to aid in the search for their daughter's murderer. Peter places his faith in a TV producer who promises to help, while Jennifer begins receiving unsettling calls from someone claiming to be the killer.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.