Whitehall 1212

Case of Francesca Nicholson

English · Mystery & Thriller, Radio, Dramatic Readings

Whitehall 1212 is a police drama set in London’s Scotland Yard, named for the telephone number used by the public to contact the Yard. The series centers on Chief Superintendent John Davidson and the detectives who investigate cases brought to their attention.

Each broadcast presents a crime investigation in dramatic form, following the police as they gather evidence, question people involved, and work toward a solution. The stories draw on the varied cases handled by Scotland Yard, giving the program a procedural focus rather than a single continuing mystery.

The result is a measured, atmospheric crime drama, shaped by its London setting and the methodical work of its investigators. It offers a classic radio-mystery experience built around police procedure, character dialogue, and the gradual uncovering of a case.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.