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Dixon of Dock Green was a British police series on BBC Television, which aired between 1955 and 1976. The central character was neighbourhood bobby PC (later Sergeant) George Dixon, a character who first appeared in the 1949 film “The Blue Lamp”. Dixon was played in every episode by Jack Warner. These 12 radio episodes have been adapted from creator Ted Willis’ original TV scripts. Set in the mid-1950s, they reflect a style of yesteryear policing, where the crimes are low key, nobody gets hurt, and Dixon can return home safely each night for his tea. Episode 1 00:00 Little Boy Blue PC George Dixon and PC Andy Crawford investigate a break-in at Dock Green's local pinball palace. Is one-time bad boy Geoff back to his old ways? Radio revival of BBC TV's famous copper, based at a London police station. Starring David Calder and Hamish Clark. Written for TV by Ted Willis and adapted for radio by Sue Rodwell George Dixon ...... David Calder Andy Crawford ...... Hamish Clark Geoff ...... Tom Lawrence Annie ...... Hayley Doherty Benny ...... Dan Winter Tony ...... Michael Carolan Taffy Davies ...... Matthew Thomas Director: Viv Beeby First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2006. Episode 2 27:58 The Gentle Scratcher Some counterfeit money turns up at the Dock Green Social Club and PC George Dixon thinks he knows who's responsible. Radio revival of BBC TV's famous copper, based at a London police station. Starring David Calder and Hamish Clark. Written for TV by Ted Willis and adapted for radio by Sue Rodwell George Dixon ...... David Calder Andy Crawford ...... Hamish Clark Fred ...... Andrew Sachs Olive ...... Jacqueline Tong Edwin ...... Geoffrey Collins Episode 3 55:46 A series of burglaries on empty houses bears all the trademarks of one of Dock Green's most colourful characters. But is PC Andy Crawford a bit too keen to make an arrest? Radio revival of BBC TV's famous copper, based at a London police station. Starring David Calder and Hamish Clark. Written for TV by Ted Willis and adapted for radio by Sue Rodwell George Dixon ...... David Calder Andy Crawford ...... Hamish Clark Tom Carr ...... Jonathan Gunning The Captain ...... Bill Wallis Maurie ...... Jonathan Tafler Episode 4 1:23:45 Andy Steps Up PC Andy Crawford gets another chance to earn his stripes when some suspiciously priced tins of salmon turn up on Dock Green market. Radio revival of BBC TV's famous copper, based at a London police station. Starring David Calder and Hamish Clark. Written for TV by Ted Willis and adapted for radio by Sue Rodwell. George Dixon ...... David Calder Andy Crawford ...... Hamish Clark Duffy ...... Shaun Prendergast Mrs Jones ...... Carol MacReady DI Cherry ...... Christian Rodska Mary Crawford ...... Charlie Brooks Episode 5 1:51:26 Give a Dog a Good Name PC George Dixon helps the newly promoted DI Andy Crawford trap a particularly vicious criminal - a man with an achilles heel in the shape of a small dog called Shirley. Radio revival of BBC TV's famous copper, based at a London police station. Starring David Calder and Hamish Clark. Written for TV by Ted Willis and adapted for radio by Sue Rodwell. George Dixon ...... David Calder Andy Crawford ...... Hamish Clark Duffy ...... Shaun Prendergast Mrs Jones ...... Carol MacReady DI Cherry ...... Christian Rodska Mary Crawford ...... Charlie Brooks Episode 6 2:19:21 The Key of the Nick There's supposed to be a surprise party to celebrate George's 21 years on the beat at Dock Green police station. But it turns into a night in cold storage instead as Dixon and Crawford are held hostage... Radio revival of BBC TV's famous copper, based at a London police station. Starring David Calder and Hamish Clark. Written for TV by Ted Willis and adapted for radio by Sue Rodwell. George Dixon ...... David Calder Andy Crawford ...... Hamish Clark Jimmy Todd ...... Carl Prekopp Tessa ...... Katharine Rodgers Albert Todd ...... Michael Fenton Stevens Director: Viv Beeby First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2006. Do you enjoy the variety on Oldtuberadio? Like, Share and Subscribe to be notified of our new shows If you would like to buy me a coffee https://ko-fi.com/oldtuberadio98 Or Direct via https://paypal.me/oldtuberadio Thank you and Please don't forget to subscribe Thank You

Dixon of Dock Green was a British police series on BBC Television, which aired between 1955 and 1976. The central character was neighbourhood bobby PC (later Sergeant) George Dixon, a character who first appeared in the 1949 film “The Blue Lamp”. Dixon was played in every episode by Jack Warner. These 12 radio episodes have been adapted from creator Ted Willis’ original TV scripts. Set in the mid-1950s, they reflect a style of yesteryear policing, where the crimes are low key, nobody gets hurt, and Dixon can return home safely each night for his tea. This BBC Radio drama stars David Calder as PC George Dixon, with David Tennant and Hamish Clark as PC Andy Crawford. Written by Ted Willis Dramatised by Sue Rodwell Produced by Jeremy Howe Directed by Viv Beeby First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2005 Episode 1 00:00 London Pride George Dixon is showing new boy in blue, Andy Crawford, the ropes on the beat of Dock Green in London's East End. Much to PC Crawford's surprise, Dixon is prepared to bend the rules in order to arrest one of a gang of safebreakers. Radio revival of BBC TV's famous copper starring David Calder as PC George Dixon and David Tennant as Andy Crawford. Dixon of Dock Green's roots go back to 1950 film drama 'The Blue Lamp' which ended with Dixon being shot dead. However, Warner's role was resurrected for the BBC TV series running from 1955 to 1976. PC George Dixon ...... David Calder PC Andy Crawford ...... David Tennant Jack Judd ...... MacDonnell Emmy Judd ...... Avril Elgar Lenny Judd ...... Jacob Dylan Agar ...... Jonathan Tafler Fred Jenkins ...... Eddie Martin Episode 2 28:03 Needle in a Haystack Dixon causes a stir at home when he offers PC Crawford the spare room... Radio revival of BBC TV's famous copper starring David Calder as PC George Dixon and David Tennant as Andy Crawford. Dixon of Dock Green's roots go back to 1950 film drama 'The Blue Lamp', which ended with Dixon being shot dead. However, Warner's role was resurrected for the BBC TV series running from 1955 to 1976. PC George Dixon ...... David Calder PC Andy Crawford ...... David Tennant Archie ...... Jonah Cook Billy Monks ...... Michael Carolan Mary Dixon ...... Charlie Brooks Nancy Harris ...... Carol MacReady Mrs Monks ...... Kate Byers Episode 3 55:28 Crawford's First Pinch Some unsavoury postcards turn up on the Dock Green beat and the link to a recent spate of bicycle thefts makes PC Andy Crawford desperate to notch up his first arrest. Episode 4 1:22:48 Dixie When things go missing from the Dixon household Doris, the downtrodden girl from next door, is exposed as a petty thief. But it's Mary Dixon who comes to her rescue, against George's wishes, and who earns the admiration of Andy Crawford... Episode 5 1:50:03 Rock, Rattle and Roll When a fanatical Spurs fan has his prized football rattle stolen, an FA cup tie provides the perfect excuse for a weekend away in Blackpool for Andy and Mary. Episode 6 2:17:37 Roaring Boy Mary and Andy have some exciting news for George, but he's nowhere to be found - and on the other side of Dock Green, a desperate young man with a gun is on the run. Do you enjoy the variety on Oldtuberadio? Like, Share and Subscribe to be notified of our new shows If you would like to buy me a coffee https://ko-fi.com/oldtuberadio98 Or Direct via https://paypal.me/oldtuberadio Thank you and Please don't forget to subscribe Thank You