Lord Peter Wimsey: BBC Radio Drama Collection Volume 2

Four BBC Radio 4 Full-Cast Dramatisations

By: Dorothy L. Sayers

Narrated by: full cast, Ian Carmichael

Ian Carmichael is Lord Peter Wimsey in these consummate BBC radio dramatisations of Dorothy L Sayers' much-loved mysteries.

Elegant, erudite and sharp-witted, aristocratic detective Lord Peter Wimsey featured in numerous novels and short stories by 'Queen of Crime', Dorothy L Sayers. These full-cast adaptations – first broadcast on BBC radio between 1975 and 1981 – are loved by mystery fans all around the world.

In The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, when General Fentiman is found dead at his club, Wimsey suspects foul play. Could he have been murdered for his money?

Strong Poison introduces Harriet Vane – a crime novelist on trial for murdering her lover. Wimsey knows Harriet is no femme fatale, but an innocent victim embroiled in a diabolical plot....

Five Red Herrings sees Peter faced with six men, all of whom have a motive for killing argumentative Scottish painter Sandy Campbell. But who was the culprit?

In Have His Carcase, when Harriet Vane finds a body on the beach with his throat cut, Lord Peter must work out whether it was murder or suicide.

These classic dramas, produced by Simon Brett (author of the 'Charles Paris' series), also feature Peter Jones, Joan Hickson, Miriam Margolyes and Warren Clarke.

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Wonderful stories faithfully brought to life

Theses plots are really remarkable in terms of construction and complexity. They wonderfully evoke their era. The actors are on top of their game and the results are brilliant!

Fabulous Wimsey

Loved every minute of the story and the narrative. Excellent for newbies and Wimsey fans, alike.

Ian Carmichael is perfect for the role

Although I have read or listened to all the unabridged books these radio plays give a great taste of the full versions.

Fun adaptation.

Really well done with lots of familiar voices. Love the books so I enjoy these a lot.

Very enjoyable

The performers did a lovely job and it was fun listening to the story unfold.

Wonderful but...

Well, you can’t beat Ian Carmichael. He simply IS Lord Peter. I am thrilled that these recordings are available. However as a fan of the books, I admit some of my favorite bits were removed from the script. I suppose they have to do that in order to fit the story into 8 episodes. Even so, I am sure I will listen to these stories many times. A side note: the real name of the actor who plays Miss Climpson is “Philpott” which seems like the perfect name for the character!

Good, even though abridged.

Good cast, good sound effects, clear recording. Thanks for making it available. Three more words.

A Grand Surprise!

Loved the reader, stories, and characters. Its a Fudge Brownie with Ice Cream and chocolate sauce. Very Enjoyable.

I remember these from my childhood!

I grew up listening to these radio dramas. They are wonderfully done. The performances by Ian Charmichael are spot on in my opinion. I read a review that didn’t like the music, but I appreciate that they have kept their original format. When they came on the radio it was such a treat. I’m so delighted that Audible has all the episodes in these three volumes. I’d recommend them to anyone who likes a good old fashioned radio drama, and of course a marvelous “who done it!”

Enjoyable

I have to admit, I'm a sucker for a good audio play, and I have a weakness for old-fashioned detective stories. So this series was right up my alley. It would say this is a mixture of Agatha Christy and the Paul Temple audioplays. The characters are charming and delightfully witty. There is a sharpness of mind hiding underneath all the foppishness of Lord Peter. Definitely recommend this for people who enjoy well acted detective audioplays