Kenneth Bird For Elise


(4.7 stars; 3 reviews)

For Elise A play for radio by Kenneth Bird With Sebastian Shaw as Chief Inspector Lynch In the cloistered silence of the Abbey, while a gale rages outside. Chief Inspector Lynch examines the body of the saintly Brother Placid. Certain curious features a plaster on his chin. blisters on his toes, and, lying in a work-shed, an unfinished wood carving of a Madonna-lead the Inspector into a case of murder Evelyn Lynch: Nancy Jackson Det Sgt Mansell: Peter Wilde Father Anselm: John Wyse The Abbot: Felix Felton Frau Weldbrunner: Irene Prador Herr Schech: Ernst Ulman Others taking part: Kenneth Dight, Janet Hewlett, Brian Kellett, Ralph Lawton, Philip Morant, Julian Somers, Tony Steedman, and Arthur R. Webb Produced by Hugh Stewart   in the BBC's Midland studios Saturday-Night Theatre: Sat 19th Aug 1961 20:30 on BBC Home Service Basic

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.

Chapters

For Elise 1:26:19

Reviews

Classic


(5 stars)

This is a brilliant vintage crime thriller with a real twist. Great cast and excellent sound quality. Well worth a listen.